
Normalcy Bias & Worst-Case Scenarios: Managing Your Money in Uncertain Times
Published: January 23, 2026
Duration: 55:36
This week on Another Money Show, J.R. and Anthony discuss why periods of global unrest and nonstop headlines often cause people to either panic or do nothing at all. The conversation centers on normalcy bias, the tendency to assume things will continue as they always have, even when warning signs are clear.
The show touches on recent protests, growing unrest both domestically and abroad, and continued examples of government waste highlighted in the latest Festivus Report. While these topics dominate the news cycle, J.R. challenges listeners to look past fear and frustration and ask...