# Getting Real with John Waters and Alex Krainer, Ep #59 Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/upthinking-finance-5204253/getting-real-with-john-waters-and-alex-krainer-ep-59 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/upthinking-finance-5204253/getting-real-with-john-waters-and-alex-krainer-ep-59.md Podcast: [UPTHINKING FINANCE](https://stenobird.com/podcast/upthinking-finance-5204253) Published: 2024-08-09T14:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://upthinking-finance.captivate.fm Audio file: https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/7b501fb4-a754-47b3-bc23-8fe9f13d78a7/UTF059.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/upthinking-finance-5204253/episodes/getting-real-with-john-waters-and-alex-krainer-ep-59 Duration seconds: 3649 ## Resource How will the upcoming US elections impact the geopolitical landscape? We recently saw an attempt on former President Trump’s life. Biden “bowed out” of running for another term. How does that play a role in upcoming elections? We’ve seen and continue to see the pollution of elections worldwide. Will things change? John Waters and Alex Krainer return to discuss the current geopolitical landscape in episode #59 of UPThinking Finance™. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... Running for office in Ireland [1:40]  The pollution of elections worldwide [7:31]  Dissecting the attempted assassination [12:07]  Why the upcoming US election is important [23:12]  It’s either Trump or hell on earth [29:06]  The dictatorship of compassion [38:54]  Will we see an awakening in Europe? [44:29]  John and Alex’s final thoughts [52:18]  John Waters and Alex Krainer are not affiliated with or endorsed by LPL Financial or Capital Investment Advisers. Securities and Advisory services offered through LPL Financial. A registered investment advisor. Member FINRA & SIPC. The financial professionals associated with LPL Financial may discuss and/or transact business only with residents of the states in which they are properly registered or licensed. No offers may be made or accepted from any resident of any other state.  Connect With John Waters and Alex Krainer Alex Krainer's TrendCompass John Waters Unchained Connect with Emerson Fersch Capital Investment Advisers On  LinkedIn Subscribe to  Upthinking Finance Audio Production and Show Notes by -  PODCAST FAST TRACK ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/upthinking-finance-5204253/episodes/getting-real-with-john-waters-and-alex-krainer-ep-59/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/upthinking-finance-5204253/getting-real-with-john-waters-and-alex-krainer-ep-59.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.