<p>I recently sat down with former Iowa State Senator Jim Carlin for a wide-ranging conversation about the challenges facing our country today - from inflation and government spending to healthcare reform, medical freedom, and the future of the American middle class.</p><p>Jim shares why he believes America must audit the Federal Reserve, restore fiscal responsibility, and push back against the growing influence of Big Pharma in our healthcare system. We also talk about grassroots campaigning, faith in leadership, and what it will take to rebuild trust in our institutions.</p><p>Jim has spent years in public service and is now taking his message directly to voters. In this conversation we dig into the economic challenges facing the country, the fight for medical freedom, and what it will take to restore trust in American leadership.</p><p>Chapters00:00 Introduction and guest background02:15 Concerns about the economy and middle-class wealth04:23 Inflation as a hidden tax and government spending08:48 Why we should audit the Federal Reserve11:50 Healthcare system challenges and Big Pharma17:20 Campaign strategy and grassroots organizing20:18 Running as an underdog candidate23:26 Campaign finance and Citizens United30:41 Medical freedom and vaccine safety38:25 Faith and leadership39:43 Patriotism and the future of AmericaConnect with Jim CarlinWebsitehttps://carlinforussenate.com/Support The Oliver Bardwell PodcastIf you enjoy conversations like this and want to support independent media, consider joining our Patreon community.Join here:https://www.patreon.com/oliverbardwellSponsorThis episode is sponsored by Gorilla Covers — incredibly strong window well covers built right here in Iowa.Learn more at:https://thegorillacover.com/</p>