Solving America's Problems

Jerremy Alexander Newsome & Dave Conley

Solving America’s Problems isn’t just a podcast—it’s a journey. Co-host Jerremy Newsome, a successful entrepreneur and educator, is pursuing his lifelong dream of running for president. Along the way, he and co-host Dave Conley bring together experts, advocates, and everyday Americans to explore the real, actionable solutions our country needs. With dynamic formats—one-on-one interviews, panel discussions, and more—we cut through the noise of divisive rhetoric to uncover practical ideas that unite instead of divide. If you’re ready to think differently, act boldly, and join a movement for meaningful change, subscribe now.

  1. HÁ 1 DIA

    $800M Deal Burnout: Why Success Left Him Empty (Full)

    On Solving America’s Problems, Jerremy Alexander Newsom and Dave Conley interview former GE executive Cruz Gamboa. He describes closing an $800M Latin America deal after six months of 8:30 a.m.–9 p.m. work with a 50-person team, leading to cognitive burnout and family damage. Even promoted, he felt nothing. Fear, scarcity, and identity tied to achievement trap people. Cruz contrasts the “old contract” benefits with the lie of guaranteed success as a “good soldier.” After a breakdown, he chose “I choose life” and rebuilt. They cover AI as an amplifier of intent, faith, gratitude, entrepreneurship, and founder financial literacy. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro(01:11) Welcome & First Impressions(01:35) The $800M Deal & Breaking Point – 50-person team, long hours, family cost(07:07) What Keeps People Trapped – fear, scarcity, achievement identity(18:04) "I Chose Life" — The Paradigm Shift – personal breakdown and decision(22:26) AI as a Mirror, Not a Threat – amplifier of intent(25:47) Steel-Manning the Other Side(27:46) Helping Founders Escape the Revenue Trap(33:37) Financial Literacy for Entrepreneurs(37:21) First Steps for Founders(48:07) The Story of Jonah & Finding Your Signal(59:01) Be Rich Like Jesus — Abundance & Faith(01:03:15) Lightning Round(01:06:56) Takeaways & Closing Connect: Cruz Gamboa – Website | LinkedIn 🌍 Connect with us: Instagram | YouTube | X 🎧 Listen to Episodes → Here

    1h 10min
  2. 16 DE ABR.

    Why Are Half of Recent College Grads Stuck in Jobs That Don’t Match Their Degree? (Full)

    Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley host 27-year-old New York HR professional Kathryn Conley. She earned an international studies degree equipped with soft skills yet mistrustful of the system and drifted into HR amid a tough market. Kathryn describes starting fully remote during the pandemic, the disorienting shift to hybrid, paying $3,000 rent in Brooklyn, and needing early financial literacy on 401(k)s and Roth IRAs. They examine what actually gets you hired, ghost jobs on LinkedIn, lengthy interview processes, AI’s impact on HR, limited internal mobility, and rewriting the career social contract versus a simpler future centered on community and human connection. Timestamps: (00:00) Half of recent grads now work jobs that don’t match their degree – entry-level professional work is being cut faster than any prior downturn(00:20) Kathryn Conley fell into HR after international studies because the market was brutal – she graduated with soft skills and deep distrust of the system(01:08) College taught soft skills but nothing about actual career reality – grads enter the workforce unprepared for what employers truly value(05:20) Pandemic remote start meant learning workplace norms the hard way later – the shift to hybrid felt disorienting after full remote(08:42) $3,000 Brooklyn rent forces early financial planning most never learned in school – 401(k)s and Roth IRAs become urgent when living costs crush paychecks(11:46) Personal finance is never meaningfully taught – schools leave grads blind to basic tools they need immediately(14:51) Hiring now demands real professional experience – degrees alone no longer open doors(16:49) LinkedIn ghost postings waste everyone’s time – resume overload lets employers post jobs they never intend to fill(20:16) AI could replace large parts of HR ops – emails and core systems are already automatable(22:48) Lengthy multi-round interviews for junior roles are tragic – companies drag out hiring while talent burns out(24:42) The old social contract is broken – career ambition now competes with desire for community and human connection(34:11) Many daydream about quitting for a coffee shop and land – stability and neighbors matter more than climbing(42:13) At 45 she wonders what she’ll wish she had done differently – hopes and fears shape the long view(47:10) Lightning round reveals no default four-year degree by 2035 – hiring will hinge on who you know and real skills(51:37) Hosts debrief the gap between ambition and reality – phones, addiction, and community loss loom large(01:00:01) Closing leaves the tension unresolved – system change feels distant 🌍 Connect with us: Instagram | YouTube | X 🎧 Listen to Episodes → Here

    1h
  3. 15 DE ABR.

    Why Is the Most Connected Generation Also the Most Lonely?

    Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley ask Kathryn what today’s moment will teach future generations and what scares or gives her hope; she cites AI, future access to clean water, and especially human connection, arguing technology and social media can both unite communities and isolate people into judgmental, exclusionary spaces, reducing empathy. She describes small acts of community—like baking muffins for neighbors—that led to reciprocal connection, and says everyone can create community by reaching out. In a lightning round, she predicts the four-year degree won’t be the default by 2035, says hiring is more about who you know than certifications, and that hobbies teach more than jobs. They discuss parents’ pre-phone era, using history to avoid repeating mistakes, “protopia,” and later the hosts reflect on phones, social media addiction, climate change claims, and cultural separations versus community. Timestamps: (00:00) From 27 looking ahead to 45 – human connection scares and inspires more than AI or clean water(05:09) Four-year degree won’t be default by 2035 – hiring will favor who you know over certifications(09:36) Hobbies teach more than most jobs – parents’ pre-phone era shows what we lost(18:01) Small acts like baking muffins create reciprocal community – anyone can start by simply reaching out 🌍 Connect with us: Instagram | YouTube | X 🎧 Listen to Episodes → Here

    19 min
  4. 14 DE ABR.

    Will AI Replace HR While Bosses Keep Plans Vague on Purpose?

    Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley discuss how AI is reshaping hiring, arguing that blasting resumes into automated systems misses the human connection and that networking and informational interviews still matter. Kathryn, who works in HR ops, says much of her job (emails and core systems) could be replaced by AI, while many HR ops peers feel resilient because they’ll manage and direct AI; she adds company messaging about AI is vague and five-year plans are unclear, possibly intentionally. She cites legal risk from AI misuse, calls today’s interview process “tragic” with extreme multi-round demands even for junior roles, and says internal mobility is limited. Kathryn describes a murky career landscape, the difficulty of job-hopping or switching industries, and her boyfriend’s year-plus search that ended via family connections. She notes peers seeking housing and financial stability, often staying put, and daydreams about a land-and-coffee-shop life while weighing it against traditional career paths. Timestamps: (00:00) AI is already changing the hiring room – blasting resumes misses human connection that still decides offers(01:10) Large parts of HR ops emails and systems are replaceable by AI – peers think they’ll just manage the AI instead(03:42) Today’s interview process is tragic – extreme multi-round demands for even junior roles(05:36) The career social contract is being rewritten in real time – job-hopping and industry switches feel impossible(15:05) Many daydream about buying land and opening a coffee shop – stability and community now compete with traditional paths 🌍 Connect with us: Instagram | YouTube | X 🎧 Listen to Episodes → Here

    22 min
  5. 13 DE ABR.

    MAGA Fractures, AI Cash Flow, and Why Markets Keep Rising Anyway

    Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley spot MAGA fractures as influencers JP Sears to Patrick Bet-David bail on Trump, eyeing midterm and lame duck risks. They review S&P 500 resilience despite Iran volatility and gas prices, contrasting PE ratios vs free cash flow for AI-heavy big tech like Meta, Amazon, Google. AI bubble selloff largely over with sector rotation ahead, April bounce likely. Jerremy and Dave also tie Trump's crypto endorsements to billions siphoned and link Palantir, Intel, Goldman to politics in markets. Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction – Jerremy Alexander Newsome and Dave Conley open the show(00:40) MAGA Political Fractures – influencers like JP Sears, Alex Jones, Candace Owens, Grant Cardone and Patrick Bet-David pull support(02:05) Market Overview & S&P 500 Analysis – charts hold despite Iran flip-flops and high gas diesel prices(05:04) Free Cash Flow vs PE Ratios – big tech stays profitable amid heavy AI CapEx(06:30) Big Tech Stock Deep Dives – Meta, Amazon and Google rebounds examined(10:49) AI Sector Rotation & Energy Stocks – selloff debate and rotation forecast(14:06) Pro-Human vs Anti-Human Economics – contrasting forces in play(15:44) Trump's Anti-Human Policy Agenda – key impacts reviewed(18:47) Midterm Election Outlook – fracture effects on Trump and Congress(21:16) Trump's Crypto Siphoning & Financial Interests – billions via endorsements alleged(23:30) Palantir, Intel & Government Insider Trading – politics meets market moves(25:58) Goldman Sachs & Final Market Thesis – closing argument on intertwined forces(27:32) Closing Remarks & Outro – wrap and final thoughts 🌍 Connect with us: Instagram | YouTube | X 🎧 Listen to Episodes → Here

    30 min
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Solving America’s Problems isn’t just a podcast—it’s a journey. Co-host Jerremy Newsome, a successful entrepreneur and educator, is pursuing his lifelong dream of running for president. Along the way, he and co-host Dave Conley bring together experts, advocates, and everyday Americans to explore the real, actionable solutions our country needs. With dynamic formats—one-on-one interviews, panel discussions, and more—we cut through the noise of divisive rhetoric to uncover practical ideas that unite instead of divide. If you’re ready to think differently, act boldly, and join a movement for meaningful change, subscribe now.