The Rice Report
The Rice Report is just a guy in a hoodie talking about macro economics, geopolitics, and current state of the country. He takes a deep dive into the latest market updates, covers commodities, the GDP, inflation, and much more.
Episodes

Nov 26, 2025
Nov 26, 2025
1hr 6 min
Most people don’t realize it—but your smart fridge, your thermostat, even your phone is spying on you. Constantly. It’s all feeding into a centralized system designed to control behavior, suppress freedom, and engineer society through surveillance and AI. In this powerful interview, Eric shares his personal transformation from being "brainwashed" and depressed at 300 pounds to becoming a leading voice in the digital privacy movement. He explains how your smart TV, thermostat, phone, and even your refrigerator are creating detailed profiles used to manipulate and control you—and what you can do about it starting today. Let's go - we are covering: - The TikTok algorithm experience that woke Eric up to mass manipulation - Low-tech privacy solutions that actually work (webcam covers, Faraday bags, microphone blockers) - How to transition from Windows/Apple to Linux using Zorin OS - Why convenience is the "golden handcuff" they're selling you - How AI is being used for unprecedented social engineering - Building local communities and alternative economies with gold backs - The connection between unplugging and mental health #DigitalPrivacy #SurveillanceState #SmartDevices #AIControl #RiceReport Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 - Welcome to The Rice Report 1:15 - Why “Smart Devices” Aren’t Smart for You 3:40 - Surveillance in Your Thermostat, Fridge & Car 5:05 - China’s Social Credit System Is the Prototype 7:20 - Digital Propaganda and AI Manipulation 9:15 - Eric’s Personal Wake-Up Call (Creepy TikTok Moment) 13:30 - Why “Privacy Tech” is Often a Trap 18:45 - Can We Ever Be Truly Private Again? 21:00 - Practical Low-Tech Privacy Steps 26:30 - What You Must Know About Faraday Bags 30:45 - Decentralization, Not Just Encryption 35:00 - Why Convenience Is the Enemy of Liberty 39:10 - Protecting Kids & Family Conversations 44:15 - The Power of Unplugging 50:40 - Eric’s Transformation Story (300lbs to Liberty Fighter) 1:01:00 - How to Join the Privacy Movement & Build Local Communities Connect with Privacy Academy: 🔒 Website: https://privacyacademy.com 📧 Join their community for weekly live training sessions About This Episode: Eric Meder is the co-founder of Privacy Academy alongside his father. After experiencing firsthand how algorithms and big tech manipulation contributed to his depression and health crisis, Eric transformed his life by unplugging and pursuing digital privacy. Now he helps thousands of non-techie people transition to privacy-respecting technology and build local communities focused on liberty. More from The Rice Report: Subscribe for weekly conversations about money, politics, and faith—the three things you're never supposed to talk about. 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.

Nov 22, 2025
Nov 22, 2025
1hr 16 min
Most Americans think they're building wealth. They're not—they're holding paper promises that expire in 2026. Former Silicon Valley insider Russell Gray breaks down how the retirement system became a casino rigged by the Fed, Wall Street, and fiat currency manipulation. If you've got a 401(k), IRA, or "diversified portfolio," this conversation will change how you see your future. What Russell reveals: → Why the dollar-gold separation created fake wealth for an entire generation → The Fed/IRS playbook that turned assets into traps (and how to escape) → Why cashflow beats net worth—and most "millionaires" are one crisis away from broke → The difference between currency and money (this alone is worth the watch) → How decentralization isn't just crypto buzzwords—it's your exit strategy → The 3-step framework to protect your family before the next collapse This isn't doom porn. It's a strategic roadmap for anyone who wants to build real, transferable wealth instead of numbers on a screen. Russell Gray hosts Real Estate Guys Radio and has spent decades helping people move from paper assets to cashflowing freedom. If the system feels rigged, that's because it is—but there's a clear path out if you're willing to act now. Your move: ✓ Subscribe for weekly truth on money, freedom & what's actually working ✓ Drop a comment with your biggest takeaway—let's build this community ✓ Share this with someone who needs to hear it before 2026 This is relevant to everyone. The voices speaking truth are getting louder. 00:00 – Corruption, Media & Politics Today 01:00 – Host Intro & Russell Gray Joins 02:00 – Historical Corruption vs Modern Exposure 04:00 – Russell’s Story: Loss, Faith & Purpose 07:00 – Awakening to Financial Corruption (Jekyll Island) 10:00 – Inflation, Monopoly Power & Youth Miseducation 13:00 – Political Theater & “Two Kings at the Same Table” 16:00 – Spiritual Revival & Cultural Awakening 20:00 – Education System Collapse & Generational Crisis 23:00 – The Monetary Timeline: 1913 → 1971 26:00 – End of the Dollar System & Rising Decentralization 29:00 – Preparing for Collapse or Rebuild 31:00 – Christianity as a Decentralized Model for Society 34:00 – Technocracy, Rockefeller & Institutional Capture 39:00 – AI, Surveillance & Decentralization 42:00 – Three Levels of Freedom: Financial, Political, Spiritual 47:00 – Productivity, Entrepreneurship & Real Value 52:00 – Currency vs Money: Gold, Silver, Bitcoin 57:00 – Inflation, Fake Equity & Real Wealth 01:03:00 – The Coming Dollar Shock & Global Realignment 01:10:00 – Baby Boomer Business Transfer & AI Opportunity 01:14:00 – Political Corruption, Accountability & Treason 01:16:00 – Final Message: Truth, Hope & Action #RetirementPlanning #RussellGray #RealEstateInvesting #FinancialFreedom #TheRiceReport #Decentralization #WealthBuilding #TheRealEstateGuys

Nov 13, 2025
Nov 13, 2025
38 min
They told you it was about compassion. They told you it was legal. But immigration attorney Esther Valdez Clayton breaks it down—and it’s not what the media wants you to hear. In this episode of The Rice Report, we unpack the real story behind illegal immigration, asylum loopholes, and why America’s legal system is being intentionally overwhelmed. Esther has over two decades of experience in immigration law—and she’s here to tell you how policy changes, activist NGOs, and misused parole programs have created chaos at the border. 👀 What You’ll Discover: Why most “asylum seekers” won’t win their cases—and never intended to The truth behind Biden’s mass parole program (and how it made illegals technically legal) How Catholic and nonprofit charities are driving the open border agenda The financial burden on U.S. taxpayers, schools, and social services Why ICE agents are under attack and who’s really behind it How illegal workers get paid in cash—while Americans foot the bill Whether you lean right, left, or somewhere in between, this is the side of the immigration story no one’s telling you. It's not about race. It's about law—and whether America still believes in it. 💬 Drop your thoughts below. Should immigration laws be strictly enforced or rewritten? 🔔 Subscribe for more truth they don’t want you to hear. 📢 Share this with someone who still thinks “the system is broken” by accident. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro: The Truth About U.S. Immigration 01:45 – What the Media Won’t Tell You About “Illegals” 03:00 – The Real Pathways to Legal Immigration 05:15 – Biden’s Mass Parole Program Explained 07:40 – Only 15% of Asylum Cases Are Legit 10:20 – How Nonprofits & Churches Exploit Immigration Loopholes 14:00 – The Biblical Misuse of “Sanctuary” 18:10 – The Financial Impact of Illegal Immigration 21:00 – The Connection Between Labor Shortages & Abortion 25:30 – Why Deportation Rates Matter More Than You Think 30:00 – What’s Really Behind the 1.6M “Self-Deportations” 35:00 – The H1B Visa Loophole No One Talks About 37:00 – Why Exporting the Best & Brightest Hurts Everyone #ImmigrationTruth #BorderCrisis2025 #EstherValdezClayton #TheRiceReport #ImmigrationLaw

Nov 5, 2025
Nov 5, 2025
33 min
What if the U.S. government shutdown isn’t about politics—but about protecting insurance profits? Today on the Rice Report, Rice we sit down with unpaid lobbyist Desiree Townsend, who’s gone viral for exposing the real reason behind the shutdown—and it’s far deeper than you think. Desiree breaks down how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) set up a middleman system where tax credits go directly to insurance companies—not patients. Doctors are forced to accept insurance only, cash pay patients are blocked, and premiums keep rising without oversight. 📉 Meanwhile: Military families are at risk of losing income Banks are collapsing due to lack of liquidity SNAP benefits are frozen, hurting the most vulnerable $120B+ has been borrowed in emergency liquidity since the shutdown started This shutdown isn’t just a budget issue. It’s a health insurance-driven economic time bomb. We talk about: ✅ How ACA tax credits fund insurance companies, not care ✅ Why premiums keep rising while care gets worse ✅ How the shutdown threatens banks, SNAP, and the military ✅ Why private equity and monopolies are quietly taking over ✅ The hidden cost of centralized power in finance and healthcare 💬 If YOU work in healthcare, banking, or the military—we want to hear from you.

Nov 4, 2025
Nov 4, 2025
54 min
“Nobody gave me anything. This country gave me wings to fly.” That’s how Dahlia Al-Aqidi—a Muslim immigrant, journalist, and proud American—kicks off her powerful conversation on why she’s running against Ilhan Omar in Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District. Identity politics - nope. This is a conversation about restoring safety, education, and sanity to a district that’s been torn apart by division and radical ideologies. In this episode of The Rice Report, Dahlia breaks down: - Why she left Iraq and became a political refugee in the U.S. - Her decades of journalism, from war zones to the White House press corps - Why she believes Ilhan Omar is failing the people of Minneapolis - The truth about crime, education, and immigration in the 5th District - Her fight against political Islamism—not Islam itself This is a must-watch for conservatives, independents, immigrants who love America, and anyone tired of being gaslit by politicians pushing division over unity. 🔔 Subscribe for more interviews with real candidates tackling real issues. 💬 Comment below: Do you think it’s time for new leadership in MN-05? 👉 Visit https://www.daliaforcongress.org/ to support her campaign. Timestamps: 00:00 - Why Dahlia is running for Congress 02:00 - From war zones to Washington: Dahlia’s journalism career 06:30 - The moment she started watching Ilhan Omar 10:00 - Why she moved to Minneapolis and fell in love 13:00 - On becoming a proud American citizen 16:00 - What’s wrong in MN-05: crime, education, division 20:00 - The real issue: radical political Islam vs American values 26:00 - Fighting for moderation and unity 30:00 - Her views on immigration and borders 35:00 - Term limits, corruption, and DC kickbacks 38:00 - Her campaign strategy: truth, facts, and conversations 42:00 - The story behind her American flag from Baghdad 46:00 - How to support Dahlia’s campaign #MinnesotaPolitics #IlhanOmar #DahliaForCongress #TheRiceReport #AmericanDream

Nov 1, 2025
Nov 1, 2025
52 min
This is what happens when a real American stands up. David Jones isn’t a career politician—he’s a builder, a father, a fighter, and now he’s running for Governor of Maine. In this bold, unscripted interview, he lays out exactly what’s broken in Maine and what he plans to do to fix it. From fentanyl and foreign cartels to woke education and economic oppression, David doesn’t pull any punches. If you’ve ever felt like no one in office is listening—or worse, they’re actively selling you out—this is your episode. 💡 In This Episode You’ll Discover: - Why Chinese cartels are operating in Maine—and how he plans to shut them down - What’s REALLY behind the fentanyl epidemic and broken criminal justice system - Why property taxes, energy bills, and regulations are driving businesses away - How he built a multi-million-dollar company from scratch with zero college - What he learned from Trump, Charlie Kirk, and 40+ years of real-world grit - Why he refuses to script his debates—and why the establishment is nervous He’s not here to make friends with the system. He’s here to dismantle the mess, one executive order at a time. 👇 Support the campaign: https://www.jones2026.com 📥 Download our free guide: “10 Things Every American Should Know Before They Vote” 💬 Comment your biggest takeaway—especially if you’re from Maine! 🔔 Subscribe for more truth you won’t hear anywhere else. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro: Why David Jones Is Running for Governor 01:30 - Chinese Cartels & Fentanyl in Maine 04:45 - How He Plans to Use the National Guard 07:10 - The Real State of Crime & Mental Health 10:00 - His Background: From Construction to Leadership 14:30 - Dinner with Charlie Kirk & The Wake-Up Moment 17:15 - Education Reform & Woke Curriculum in Schools 21:00 - Title IX, Girls’ Sports & Parental Rights 24:10 - Corruption in the Judicial System 27:45 - What Needs to Change in Law Enforcement 30:00 - America’s Founding Principles & Civic Duty 32:15 - How He’ll Fix Energy & Lower Costs in Maine 35:00 - Nuclear Energy, Natural Gas & Pipeline Plans 39:30 - Gold, Bitcoin, and Sound Financial Strategy 44:00 - How to Support David Jones’ Campaign 47:00 - Final Words: Faith, Freedom & Fighting Back #DavidJones #MaineGovernor #FentanylCrisis #EducationReform #MakeMaineGreatAgain

Oct 30, 2025
Oct 30, 2025
1hr 44 min
In this uncensored episode of The Rice Report, Patrick Henningsen joins Eric Rice for a *no-holds-barred breakdown* of what’s really going on in Gaza—and why Western leaders are playing dumb. From ceasefires that were never real to Netanyahu’s ICC indictment being ignored, this episode tears the mask off the mainstream narrative. If another country made the same statements Israel's ministers are making publicly, the world would explode in outrage. But instead? Silence—and complicity. We tackle this issue head on today. We cover - The brutal truth about Israel's so-called "ceasefire" and what it really means - Why Netanyahu can walk freely with an ICC indictment while Africans sit in prison - The real reason Elon Musk was paraded through Israel—and what he’s not saying now - How Western governments have been captured by international lobbying interests - The coming shift in Middle East power from Israel to the GCC nations—and what that means This is documented, historically backed, and happening right now. We are fortunate to have Patrick Henningson with us again, a reporter who gives us information from the front lines, in first person. If you’ve ever felt like something deeper was driving the chaos—you're right. Watch this to see why the entire system is being exposed in real-time. Thoughts welcome on this very important topic. 00:00 – Intro: The Media Is Lying About Gaza 02:12 – The Ceasefire Fallacy Explained 06:45 – Netanyahu’s ICC Indictment & Global Double Standards 10:30 – The Iron Dome Illusion & October 7th Narrative 14:15 – The West’s Role in Enabling Genocide 20:00 – Why the US Can't Be a Neutral Broker 26:00 – How Power Is Shifting from Israel to GCC Nations 31:50 – Media Blackmail, Free Speech, & Elon’s Silence 38:40 – Israel’s Influence Over US Politics 45:00 – The True Death Toll in Gaza (680,000+) 50:30 – The Weaponization of “Terrorism” & Student Protest Crackdowns 58:00 – Palestine, The Bible & Christian Zionist Blindness 1:06:30 – Who’s Really Behind Boko Haram & Nigeria Chaos 1:16:00 – Why Immigration is Engineered by War 1:25:45 – Venezuela, Sanctions & the Myth of Dictators 1:35:00 – Final Thoughts: Reclaiming Truth 🔔 Subscribe for more hard-hitting interviews & geopolitical red pills. 📩 Share this with someone who needs to hear this side.

Oct 29, 2025
Oct 29, 2025
2hr 57 min
He’s not your average Ivy League chemist. Cornell professor Dave Collum joins The Rice Report to tear through the narrative fog—exposing gold market rigging, deep state psyops, and the dark undercurrent of AI that’s got everyone asking... who’s really in control? This isn’t sanitized academia. It’s raw, unfiltered truth from a professor who refuses to play by the establishment’s rules—and who’s built a loyal following on Twitter/X for doing just that. In this deep-dive conversation, we uncover: - Why gold’s recent dip might be a paper market illusion - The eerie connection between AI and demonic possession - How MK Ultra mind control may still echo through media & culture - The real role of Hollywood in shaping mass perception - Why October 7th, global banking, and the Vatican are all connected 🎓 Dave’s a retired chemistry professor at Cornell University, but he’s better known for his annual macro reports and pulling zero punches on X (@DavidBCollum). 00:00 - Intro: Hollywood’s Real Role & “Fictionalizing Reality” 03:00 - Tucker Carlson, tribal media & who’s really in charge 06:30 - Gold’s “smackdown”: market volatility or paper manipulation? 10:45 - Is AI creating a vessel for evil? MK Ultra & brain splitting 16:00 - Laurel Canyon & the CIA roots of the music industry 24:20 - Gold vs fiat: real value, fake system 32:00 - Israel, October 7th & the power of controlled narrative 45:00 - Vatican ties, banking & the suppressed history of power 51:15 - Charlie Kirk’s death & donor influence in conservative media 58:30 - Are we all living on a narrative farm? 01:06:00 - MK Ultra survivors & the psychology of fragmentation 01:17:00 - Final thoughts: when GPS keeps rerouting your truth This is what real critical thinking sounds like. 👉 What was your biggest “wait... WHAT?” moment? He's known for that. 🔔 Subscribe for more real talk on gold, government, and the growing AI takeover. Quick heads up: We trimmed a couple phrases (including “G*ddamned” and “Jesus Christ” used as slang) just to keep things respectful for everyone watching. Doesn’t change the message—still hits just as hard.

Oct 19, 2025
Oct 19, 2025
35 min
Not Dallas. Not on my watch...@monty-bennett takes serious issue with how Dallas is being managed, especially by local government, media, and civic institutions. His concerns span politics, public safety, homelessness, immigration, and media bias. Today's interview discusses the core issues Monty is concerned about for Dallas: inspired by what happened on January 6th, he explains why he launched The Dallas Express, and how corruption, media manipulation, and cowardice are wrecking cities like Dallas from the inside out. This isn’t left vs. right. It’s truth vs. fiction. If you’re a Texan, a small business owner, or just someone who still believes in personal responsibility, you’ll want to hear what Monty has to say. He dives into: Why legacy media is silencing truth How Dallas is mirroring NYC’s downfall Why immigration, crime, and homelessness are spiking What businesses and churches must do now Why Christians need to stop being “peacekeepers” and start being peacemakers Monty doesn't hold back. He names names, calls out failures (yes, even on the right), and offers bold solutions—from local takeovers to holding corrupt NGOs accountable. If you’re tired of empty promises and want a real roadmap for reclaiming your city, this is it. 👉 Subscribe for more straight talk on money, politics & culture 00:00 - Monty Bennett’s Wake-Up Call After January 6th 02:45 - Why He Founded The Dallas Express 05:30 - Media Lies, FBI Pressure, and the Truth About January 6th 08:15 - The Real Reason Churches and Businesses Stay Silent 11:05 - Immigration Crisis in NYC & How It Mirrors Dallas 14:20 - How Illegal Immigration Strains Homeless Services 16:45 - Venezuela’s Criminal Pipeline to the U.S. 18:10 - The Rise of Far-Left Violence and Antifa 21:15 - Why No One Is Prosecuting Immigration Crimes 23:45 - The Idea of Texas Taking Over Broken Cities 26:00 - Dallas Police Staffing Crisis & Monty's 4,000 Officer Plan 29:20 - Corruption, Nepotism & Nonprofit Money Laundering 31:00 - Peacekeepers vs Peacemakers: What the Church Gets Wrong 33:10 - Dallas's Two Futures: Flourishing or Collapse

Oct 13, 2025
Oct 13, 2025
59 min
This is why cities are falling apart — and what one man is doing to stop it 👇 In this uncut interview, Commissioner Ben West — a current elected official and candidate for re-election in Clackamas County, Oregon — exposes the political disaster that has unfolded in #portland - and what has gotten us to the point of National Guard involvement. From lawless protests and Antifa strongholds to crippled police forces and corrupt leadership, this is what happens when far-left ideologues run the show. And Ben West is one of the few elected voices daring to speak out — and run against it. 💡 Inside this episode of The Rice Report: - Why Portland has become the poster child for urban collapse - How far-left politicians have turned the city into a sanctuary for lawlessness - The truth about Antifa’s influence, ICE protests, and why police can't act - Why Ben West is fighting to restore law, order & common sense in Oregon - How the National Guard, federal agents & local officials are clashing behind the scenes - What this means for YOUR city — and how it could happen to you Ben West is running for re-election — and if what he’s saying is true, every American needs to hear this. 🚨 Portland is just the beginning. I’d love your comments. 🔔 Subscribe for more hard-hitting reports on politics, power & the fight for freedom.

The Rice Report
The Rice Report is just a guy in a hoodie, Eric Rice, talking about macro economics, geopolitics, and current state of the country.
Eric started his business career in Chicago in wealth management for high-net-worth clients before spending almost 2 decades building his own businesses. Along the way, he worked with founders across multiple sectors to create profitable, enduring enterprises, demonstrating a keen eye for the nuances of markets and corresponding growth opportunities. His real-world market experience has made him a sought-after partner for entrepreneurs and investors around the globe.








