In this episode of the 9Innings Podcast, I, Kevin Thompson, founder and CEO of 9i Capital Group, explore the possibility of balancing the U.S. federal budget. I break down the national deficit, government spending, and tax revenue, proposing potential solutions like budget cuts and tax reforms. I use hypothetical scenarios, including significant spending cuts and implementing tariffs, to illustrate paths to a balanced budget. I emphasize the complexities of economics versus simple math, highlighting the potential impacts on the economy. The episode aims to educate and engage listeners on this critical financial issue, encouraging informed discussions about the nation's fiscal future. Creative Budget Cuts Scenario (00:02:05) Tax Cuts and Revenue Impact (00:03:19) Tariffs and Revenue Generation (00:04:27) Final Revenue Calculations (00:05:45) Elon’s Budget Cuts Revisited (00:07:07) Economic Growth Considerations (00:10:21) NEWSLETTER (WHAT NOW): https://substack.com/@9icapital?r=2eig6s&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page Follow Us: youtube: / @9icap Linkedin: / kevin-thompson-ricp%c2%ae-cfp%c2%ae-74964428 facebook: / mlb2cfp Buy MLB2CFP Here: https://www.amazon.com/MLB-CFP%C2%AE-90-Feet-Counting-ebook/dp/B0BLJPYNS4 Hit the subscribe button to get new content notifications. Corrections: Editing by http://SwoleNerdProductions.com Disclosure: https://sites.google.com/view/9idisclosure/disclosure