# 494: Scott Bessent—What's Up with Those Trump Accounts

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Podcast: [The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-way-i-heard-it-with-mike-rowe-558009)
Published: 2026-07-14T10:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3139

## Resource

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joins Mike for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of the U.S. economy, the ideas behind his influential speech While America Slept , and the policies he believes can restore long-term American prosperity. Then they take a deep dive into the new Trump Accounts—how they work, who qualifies, and why Secretary Bessent believes they could give the next generation a stronger financial foundation. Many thanks to our excellent sponsors Pure Talk —Switch your phone service today and enjoy your first three months of talk, text, and data for just $15 a month . Go to PureTalk.com/ROWE An Army of Normal Folks —The feel-good podcast that makes being of service easier for all of us. Digs —Less rework. Less confusion. And a much smoother build experience for homeowners. Visit Digs.com/Mike to get 40% off your first 3 months

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