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The Higher Standard

Chris Naghibi & Saied Omar

Welcome to the Higher Standard Podcast, where we give you ultra-premium, unfiltered truth when it comes to building your wealth and curating the lifestyle of your dreams. Your hosts; Chris Naghibi and Saied Omar here to help you distill the immense amount of information and disinformation out there on the interwebs and give you the opportunity to choose a higher standard for yourself. Sit back, relax your mind and get ready for a different kind of podcast where we elevate your baseline with crispy

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01:19:11

The Art of the Tariff: Trump Shakes the Global Trade...

The Higher Standard ·

2025/04/08

Chris Naghibi and Saied Omar toss aside their planned topics faster than a politician dodging a question to tackle the economic grenade President Trump just lobbed: tariffs. And not just any tariffs—reciprocal tariffs with the subtlety of a wrecking ball. With import taxes soaring as high as 49%, countries like China, India, and the EU are basically being told, “Nice try, but America first.” As global markets went into panic mode, futures took a nosedive, and investors clutched their portfolios like

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01:20:27

What Apple, Trump, & Your Second Job Say About the...

The Higher Standard ·

2025/04/01

What do a $500 billion Apple flex, Trump’s economic record, and your second job all have in common? They’re all part of the weird, wild economic moment we’re living in—and the guys are breaking it down. Chris and Saied take a sharp, funny, and occasionally savage look at how big companies are hedging political bets, what Trumpactuallydid for the economy, and why more Americans are clocking in after hours just to keep up.➡️ From Elon stirring the pot to AI’s role in job-hopping, we unpack what’s

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01:16:26

When Dollar General Sounds Like the Fed, You Know...

The Higher Standard ·

2025/03/25

If the CEO of Dollar General starts talking like Jerome Powell, it might be time to check your emergency fund. In this episode, Chris and Saied dive headfirst into the weird intersection of retail earnings calls and central bank policy. Spoiler alert: both are saying the same thing — the consumer is tapped out. From February's disappointing 0.2% bump in retail sales to Walmart's CFO basically whispering, "We're screwed", the guys break down why Americans are spending less, stressing more, and maybe

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01:14:03

Stocks, Rates & Jobs: The FOMC vs. The President

The Higher Standard ·

2025/03/18

🚨 Disclosure: Due to an unexpected technical plot twist, the show's cameras stopped recording at the 27-minute mark. But instead of leaving you hanging, we got creative—real MacGyver vibes. If you're watching on YouTube or Spotify, enjoy the unconventional but still brilliant presentation. Hey, sometimes the universe forces you to innovate!This episode of The Higher Standard is a wild ride through the economic turbulence gripping America. Chris and Saied tackle the hottest financial headlines, from

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01:31:36

Understanding Tariffs: Impact on Consumer Prices &...

The Higher Standard ·

2025/03/11

Brace yourselves—this episode is a rollercoaster of wit, wisdom, and a little bit of economic doom. Chris and Saied break down the most contentious topic in finance right now: tariffs. Are they a necessary economic weapon or a sneaky tax on the everyday American? The guys cut through the noise with a no-nonsense breakdown of how these new tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico are set to shake up prices on everything from your morning avocado toast to the car you (maybe) planned to buy next year. They

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01:21:03

Why Warren Buffett Is Sitting on $334 Billion in Cash...

The Higher Standard ·

2025/03/04

In this episode ofThe Higher Standard, Chris and Saied take a wild ride through financial headlines, questionable government efficiency, and the enigma that is Warren Buffett’s ever-growing cash pile. From the SEC’s scathing dismissal of meme coins to Elon Musk demanding his employees justify their existence via email, no topic is safe from their razor-sharp commentary. The duo unpacks why the housing market remains stuck in limbo despite lower mortgage rates, and they throw in a little existential

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01:26:26

The Housing Market, Remote Work Shakeups & Jamie...

The Higher Standard ·

2025/02/25

Chris and Saied break down the ever-misleading jobs report, exposing its flaws as a lagging indicator that fuels misguided Fed decisions. They reveal why unemployment figures don’t tell the full story—especially when they ignore discouraged workers and the rise of multiple job holders struggling to keep up. And if you’re a government worker in D.C., brace yourself—layoffs are coming. The duo also tackles housing market hysteria, debunking the doomsday headlines with hard data. ➡️ Then, Uncle Jamie

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01:23:50

Inflation Is Rising & Consumer Protections Are...

The Higher Standard ·

2025/02/18

This week, Chris and Saied tackle the latest inflation print that came in hotter than a tiger del fuego—and yes, that’s the official economic term now. With prices climbing for consumer staples like eggs (who knew you should’ve invested in chickens?), we dissect what this means for rate cuts, the Fed’s next move, and whether we’ll all just resort to eating cardboard to save money. And if you thought the government was on top of things, think again—because even regulators are scratching their heads

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01:22:49

The Psychology of Financial Decision-Making in...

The Higher Standard ·

2025/02/11

In this mind-expanding episode of The Higher Standard, Chris and Saied take a detour from their usual financial deep dives to expose the sinister underbelly of human decision-making. Turns out, the economy isn’t broken—our brains are. From Robert Shiller’s Narrative Economics to Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation, the duo unpacks how financial markets, political ideologies, and your everyday spending habits are more influenced by viral stories and social media hysteria than by any rational

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01:23:19

Unlocking The Future With Quantum Computing

The Higher Standard ·

2025/02/04

Strap in, folks! This episode ofThe Higher Standarddives into the mind-bending world of quantum computing, where traditional computers look like toddlers trying to do calculus compared to these futuristic behemoths. Chris and Saied break down how these machines are poised to changefinance, security, and possibly the way your toaster thinks about bread. They also take a moment to discussactual sciencebefore spiraling into side rants about social media trolls, the American dream, and why nobody really

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01:23:04

Why Your 401k Isn’t Enough: The Real Path to Wealth

The Higher Standard ·

2025/01/28

The Jeff Goldbum of podcasting, Chris Naghibi, and the Louie Anderson of podcasting, Saied Omar, are back, and this time they're tackling the economy with unfocused and unstructured charm. Starting with a light-hearted critique of Chris' newfound love for wearing green—a strategy he swears is to win favor at home but admits has been a complete flop. From there, the duo launches into the harsh realities of wage stagnation and rising home prices, painting a vivid picture of how even modest salary

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01:15:01

Artificial Intelligence: Boosting Innovation or...

The Higher Standard ·

2025/01/21

In this episode of The Higher Standard, Chris and Saied embark on a laugh-out-loud journey into the brave new world of artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and why you might want to rethink your TikTok algorithm. From discussing how AI is turning banks into crystal ball-wielding financial wizards to debating whether robots will steal your job (spoiler: they’re coming for the lawyers first), it’s a rollercoaster of insight and hilarity. Oh, and if you think your browsing history is private,

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01:12:49

Money Stress in America: Breaking Down Financial Anxiety

The Higher Standard ·

2025/01/14

In this episode ofThe Higher Standard, Chris and Saied tackle the growing emotional toll of money management and the chaos of California’s insurance market. Against the backdrop of the devastating Los Angeles fires, they unpack how insurers are fleeing high-risk areas, leaving homeowners with overpriced, bare-bones policies like the California Fair Plan. With homes underinsured and rebuilding costs skyrocketing, the financial stress for affected residents is a wildfire of its own.➡️ But it’s not all

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01:19:48

What Happens When a Whole Generation Never Grows Up

The Higher Standard ·

2025/01/07

🎧 What happens when a whole generation hits pause on adulthood? Chris and Saied are here to unpack the Wall Street Journal’s claim that millennials and Gen Z are stuck in “arrested development.” Spoiler: it’s not TikTok’s fault—try student loans, absurd housing costs, and a financial system that makesThe Hunger Gameslook like a utopia.➡️ From child-free lifestyles to 38-year-old first-time homebuyers, the guys tackle the systemic issues behind these trends with their trademark mix of wit and

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01:13:15

Your 2024 Economic Year in Review

The Higher Standard ·

2024/12/31

Happy New Year! In this special year-end episode, Chris and Saied dive deep into the wild ride that was 2024, recapping the economy quarter by quarter with their signature mix of insight and banter. From the "pensive" start of the year where the Fed played cat-and-mouse with rate cuts to the real estate market's affordability crisis and the Magnificent Seven’s domination of Wall Street, this episode is packed with more twists and turns than a rollercoaster at an abandoned theme park. Whether it's

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01:17:18

The Fed's Latest Move: Why Markets Are About to Get Wild

The Higher Standard ·

2024/12/24

In this episode, Chris and Saied break down the Federal Reserve’s latest rate cut, and let’s just say, it’s got everyone—from Wall Street to your wallet—feeling some kind of way. With a 25 basis point cut to the Fed Funds rate, inflation still refusing to play nice, and the bond market throwing a full-on tantrum, it’s clear: the Fed’s decisions are anything but boring. Oh, and don’t miss Chris’s hot take on how housing affordability has officially hit “you-can’t-make-this-up” levels of absurdity

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01:25:24

Why Your First $100,000 Is The Hardest: Lessons From...

The Higher Standard ·

2024/12/17

You know what they say – the first $100,000 is the hardest, and it feels like scaling Mount Everest in flip-flops. In this episode of *The Higher Standard*, Chris and Saied unpack why breaking that six-figure milestone is such a struggle and how even Charlie Munger (RIP) called it a "b*tch." But once you hit that $100K, things start compounding faster than your excuses for skipping leg day. It’s like flipping a switch to rocket toward $1 million – or so we tell ourselves between sweet cream nitros

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01:24:14

2025 Housing Market Predictions You Can’t Ignore

The Higher Standard ·

2024/12/10

Buckle up, folks—it's a wild week for the economy, andThe Higher Standardcrew is here to navigate the chaos so you don’t have to. Chris and Saied tackle the avalanche of data from the ISM, JOLTS, and the much - anticipated Jobs Report. (Haroon is still out on paternity leave.) Will these numbers flex harder than a bodybuilder at the beach, or are cracks starting to show? And don’t worry, Fed Chair Powell made sure to sprinkle some cryptic wisdom into the mix, like a monetary-policy Gandalf reminding

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01:30:24

Is The American Dream Officially Dead Now?

The Higher Standard ·

2024/12/03

The American Dream is increasingly being questioned as financial challenges mount for many Americans. With 84% of the population believing it's a bad time to buy a home, the podcast dives into the shocking statistics surrounding homeownership costs, credit card debt, and the soaring rejection rates for loans. ➡️ Hosts Saied and Chris share their candid thoughts on the current economic landscape, including the burdens of rising prices and stagnant wages. As they navigate the complexities of the

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01:22:02

You Need To Know This About Your Job

The Higher Standard ·

2024/11/26

🎙️ In this episode of The Higher Standard, Chris and Saied take listeners on a rollercoaster ride through the land of leadership, stress, and... Whole Foods hot bars? 🍳 Yes, it’s that kind of episode.Starting with some playful banter about overpriced turmeric shots and parental leave policies (because Haroon is off becoming a “baby-making legend”), the hosts quickly shift gears to tackle the high-stakes world of corporate leadership. Chris gets real about his week of legal battles, emotional

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