A recent article in The Atlantic thoughtfully asked what makes Americans so unhappy. It looked at conflicting economic data (the delta between sentiment and actual economic conditions) and pondered what may be going on to make Americans feel so lousy about the economy.
In this episode of Capital Record, David suggests that there are a few different things going on, and they all point to issues near and dear to our hearts.   
Show Notes:  <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/05/americans-depressed-economy/687278/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Atlantic article</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEOqXfilhUw&t=1s" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Secret to a Happy Life</a> (Commencement speech) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode 309: Setting the Record Straight on Alexander Hamilton

American prosperity was built on a foundation of free markets and free people. But, with inflation on the rise and a struggling market, many in America’s political class are attempting to recycle failed socialist ideas and calling for government intervention in nearly every aspect of American life. In this National Review Capital Matters podcast, presented by the National Review Institute, financier David Bahnsen hosts interviews with the nation’s top business leaders, entrepreneurs, and financial commentators. Tune in to hear guests such as Larry Kudlow, Steve Forbes, and Art Laffer present a practical and moral vindication of America’s capitalist way of life.