Ep 542: Why Local Power Beats Washington Every Time: Drew Johnson - Nevada State Treasurer Candidate

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This episode isn’t about tactics—it’s about power. Aaron sits down with Drew Johnson to break down why local government, community accountability, and individual responsibility matter more than anything coming out of Washington. From growing up poor in Appalachia to running for Nevada State Treasurer, Drew explains why big government is inefficient, innovation dies without IP protection, and national security starts at the state level. They hit mining, rare earth minerals, China stealing tech, financial literacy, crypto, Bitcoin, and why trades beat college for most Americans. If you think posting online counts as civic engagement, this episode is going to check you hard.

⏱️ Timestamps:
 00:00 Ones Ready intro and setting the frame
 02:15 Attributes-based selection and accountability
 06:50 Growing up poor and learning self-reliance
 11:45 Why big government always fails locally
 17:30 What a state treasurer actually controls
 22:40 Mining, lithium, and national security
 28:10 Trades vs college and real economic value
 33:50 China, IP theft, and innovation collapse
 41:20 Crypto, Bitcoin, and smart state investing
 46:45 Serving locally instead of whining online

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