S1E24 - Navigating Policy Shifts: National Security, Economic Impact, and New Opportunities for American Businesses

Business Talk with Meghan McNulty

In this episode of Business Talk with Meghan McNulty, Meghan welcomes Brandon H. Wheeler, a U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran and current CEO and President of the Freedom Research Foundation. With a political science background and over 35 years spent navigating cultural, political, and social dynamics in more than 110 countries,

Brandon shares valuable insights on the business implications of shifting U.S. national security priorities under the new Trump administration.

From changes in financial markets and a stronger dollar to cybersecurity and supply chain security, Brandon offers an inside look at how these policies could impact American businesses. Gain insights into the administration’s approach to reducing overseas dependence for essential goods, supporting American manufacturing, and creating a fairer playing field for U.S. companies through tariff policies and strategic international partnerships.

As someone deeply involved in both global security and economic policy, Brandon explains what business owners can expect from evolving government strategies, the economic ripple effects of new national security goals, and what it means for American businesses navigating today’s complex landscape. This episode is a must-listen for business owners looking to stay ahead in a time of change and seize new opportunities driven by U.S. policy shifts.

About Meghan’s Guest Brandon H. Wheeler is a US Marine Corps combat veteran with a political science degree from the Virginia Military Institute. He is currently CEO and President of the Board of the Freedom Research Foundation a Washington, D.C. based 501(c)3 not-for-profit. Brandon served in Operation Unified Protector, Operation Enduring Freedom, and was the commander of the elite Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Company Pacific.

Over the past 35 years while spending months at a time in over 110 countries, Brandon has come to understand the cultural, political, and social intricacies of each region.

Learn more at www.freedomresearchfoundation.org