”What, If I Were President with Lynn Scheid?” Did you ever say to yourself, I could do that, or I could fix that, well that is what this podcast is all about, what if I were president is something I think about when I find myself objecting to the nation’s situation. This is not a campaign and I would never want to have the job, but what if?
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America is broken—failed leadership, government dysfunction, and political games have left the country at a crossroads. ”What. If I Were President?” is a bold, no-nonsense podcast that cuts through the spin and offers real solutions to the biggest challenges facing the nation.
Hosted by Lynn Scheid, a journalist, media executive, and global entrepreneur who has covered world politics, war zones, and economic crises, this podcast delivers hard truths, historical insights, and common-sense ideas for national renewal.
No partisan talking points. No media bias. Just straight talk on leadership, policy, and the future of America.
Episode Fifteen:Restoring American Strength, National Security, Economic Independence, and Energy Dominance
Lynn Scheid analyzes America's weakening national security, economic independence, and energy dominance, revealing systemic failures and advocating for rebuilding the defense industrial base to restore American strength in this episode.
10 May 2025
Episode Fourteen – "Fixing the Media and Ending Political
Episode Fourteen – “Fixing the Media and Ending Political Division”
In this episode, Lynn Scheid draws a direct line between media distortion and national division. He explains how once-trusted news outlets have devolved into partisan mouthpieces and how social media platforms use algorithms and censorship to control narratives rather than inform the public. From biased reporting and shadow banning to the erosion of shared facts, Scheid breaks down how the information landscape is undermining democracy itself. He offers a clear path forward: restore journalistic standards, reform Section 230, and protect free speech without enabling propaganda. This is not just a media critique. It is a call to rebuild national unity.
2 May 2025
Episode Thirteen – “The Doctrine of Strength—Rebuilding American Leadership in a Dangerous World”
Episode Thirteen – “The Doctrine of Strength—Rebuilding American Leadership in a Dangerous World”
In this episode, Lynn Scheid confronts the fading credibility of American power and outlines a bold, urgent doctrine to restore it. He explains how the triangle of national strength—military readiness, economic independence, and moral clarity—once made the United States the world’s stabilizing force, and how its erosion has invited global instability. From recruitment crises to aging equipment, from strategic drift to political distraction, Scheid lays out the facts and the fixes. This is not a call for endless war—it’s a call for deterrence through strength, leadership through resolve, and security through self-reliance.
18 Apr 2025
Episode Twelve: The Growing Divide—How Economic Policy Has Left Working Americans Behind
Episode 12 – “The Growing Divide—How Economic Policy Has Left Working Americans Behind”In this episode, Lynn Scheid explores how decades of misguided economic policies have eroded the American middle class, widened the gap between rich and poor, and left working families struggling to survive. From stagnant wages and rising living costs to corporate bailouts and a rigged financial system, Scheid exposes the root causes of economic inequality and calls for bold reform. With a clear, pragmatic voice, he outlines real solutions—fair wages, tax reform, manufacturing revival, and accountability—to rebuild an economy that works for everyone, not just the elite. America’s future depends on it.
11 Apr 2025
Episode Eleven: The Disappearance of the Middle Class—Why Economic Inequality Is Tearing America Apart
Episode 11 argues that a robust middle class has long been America’s economic foundation, enabling homeownership, social mobility, and national growth. However, wage stagnation, skyrocketing living costs, and outsourcing have eroded these opportunities. Millions of well-paying manufacturing jobs vanished, replaced by lower-wage service roles. Corporate profits soared while worker wages stagnated, pushing many families into financial insecurity. Housing became unaffordable, higher education costs exploded, and healthcare expenses soared. These trends widened the gap between the very wealthy and everyone else, jeopardizing economic stability. To rebuild, the author calls for fair trade, vocational education, wage reform, and targeted relief programs.
11 Apr 2025
Episode Ten: America First—Why We Must Stop Prioritizing the World Over Our Own Citizens
Episode 10 contends that America’s leaders have neglected domestic needs by funneling billions into foreign aid, military interventions, and international programs. This focus on global responsibilities leaves pressing problems at home unaddressed—crumbling infrastructure, homelessness, and underfunded schools. The author questions why the U.S. sends resources to countries that don’t align with American values while veterans remain homeless and middle-class families struggle. He calls for a reorientation toward “America First,” urging investment in local communities, job creation, and critical services. By strengthening its own foundation, the nation can restore unity, economic resilience, and global respect rooted in genuine domestic strength.
4 Apr 2025
Episode Nine: A Weakened America—The Consequences of Failing National Security.
A Weakened America—The Consequences of Failing National Security. Chapter 9 asserts that a nation unable to defend itself cannot lead effectively. It describes how decades of misguided foreign interventions, poor domestic defense strategies, and a decline in manufacturing have weakened America’s global standing. Adversaries such as China and Russia exploit these vulnerabilities, posing threats to national security and American economic independence. Key challenges include an aging military, recruitment shortfalls, and overreliance on foreign supply chains. The chapter advocates a comprehensive approach: rebuild military readiness, fortify borders, achieve energy independence, and strengthen industrial capacity. Ultimately, it contends that national security is foundational to maintaining leadership and protecting American interests.
27 Mar 2025
Episode Eight: A Broken Foreign Policy—America’s Place in a Changing World
Episode 7: America’s foreign policy has unraveled, shifting from global leadership to reactive chaos. Endless wars, weak diplomacy, and misguided priorities have cost trillions, undermined our military, and allowed adversaries like China and Russia to grow stronger. While we intervened abroad, China expanded economically and strategically, gaining control of vital resources and supply chains. America must end unnecessary wars, secure energy independence, and refocus foreign policy on national interest, not globalist agendas. Strength abroad begins with strength at home. A clear, firm strategy—centered on sovereignty, security, and economic power—is essential if America is to remain a leader in a rapidly changing world.
27 Mar 2025
Episode Seven: Securing the Border, Protecting the Nation
Episode 8: Securing the Border, Protecting the Nation confronts America’s failure to control its southern border and the consequences that ripple across the country—crime, trafficking, drugs, and national insecurity. Lynn lays out a no-nonsense strategy: finish the wall, enforce the law, and restore order. This episode challenges political gamesmanship, calling for smart, tough, and fair immigration policies that prioritize American safety and sovereignty. Through historical parallels and real-world data, the episode makes one thing clear—if a nation cannot control who enters, it cannot claim to protect those within. Strong borders are not political—they’re essential.
24 Mar 2025
Episode Six: The Decline of American Industry and Innovation—And How to Revive It
Episode 6 America once led the world in industry, innovation, and self-reliance, building everything from steel to semiconductors. But decades of poor leadership, misguided trade deals, overregulation, and energy restrictions have hollowed out domestic manufacturing, outsourcing jobs and critical supply chains to foreign nations—especially China. The result: economic decline, national vulnerability, and broken communities. Reviving American strength requires bold action—reshoring manufacturing, investing in science and skilled trades, enforcing fair trade, and achieving energy independence. True global leadership must come from strength at home, not endless foreign interventions. America must stop consuming and start building again—or risk becoming a second-rate power.
24 Mar 2025
Episode Five: Fixing America's Broken Education System Restoring State and Local Control
Episode 5 argues that America’s education system has failed due to federal overreach, waste, and lack of accountability. It calls for eliminating the Department of Education and returning control to states, parents, and local communities. Funding should follow the student, with full transparency and performance-based incentives. The chapter advocates ending federal subsidies for universities, expanding vocational training, and adopting proven international models like Germany’s dual-track system. Academic excellence, school choice, and merit-based teacher pay are central reforms. Education must prepare students for real jobs—not politics or bureaucracy. Strong schools build a strong America. Reform is not optional—it’s urgent.
24 Mar 2025
Episode Four: How Government Makes Life Harder for Americans
Episode 4 takes direct aim at the burdens placed on everyday Americans by bloated government bureaucracy, excessive regulation, and misguided policies. Instead of protecting freedom and promoting opportunity, modern government has become a barrier to success. Overregulation, high taxes, and inefficient public services make life more difficult for families, workers, and small businesses. The chapter argues that the government no longer serves the people—it serves itself. To fix this, Scheid calls for cutting red tape, restoring efficiency, and returning power to local communities and individuals. The message is clear: empower citizens, not bureaucrats. Reclaim government as a tool for freedom—not control.
23 Mar 2025
Episode Three: Ending Corruption and Political Dysfunction
Episode 3 exposes how Washington has evolved into a self-serving machine, prioritizing power, money, and self-preservation over public service. It criticizes both parties for enabling a corrupt system fueled by lobbyists, special interests, and career politicians. Congressional hearings have become theatrical rather than productive, while unchecked government spending drives the nation deeper into debt. The chapter calls for sweeping reforms, including banning corporate donations, enforcing term limits, eliminating personal stock trading in Congress, and balancing the federal budget. It concludes by urging a return to accountable, efficient governance that empowers the American people—not entrenched elites.
22 Mar 2025
Episode Two: A Call for Honest Leadership
The Democratic Reset – A Call for Honest Leadership
In this episode, we dive deep into the soul of the Democratic Party—where it’s been, where it went wrong, and what it must become. From the betrayal of working Americans to the rise of identity politics and division, the [Host] calls for a return to JFK-style leadership: bold, principled, and unifying. This is not about nostalgia—it’s about rebuilding a party that serves the people, not the political elite. If the Democratic Party wants to lead again, it must stop performing and start producing. The future demands courage. This is the beginning of The Democratic Reset.
21 Mar 2025
Episode One: The History of the Democratic Party – The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
The Democratic Party has been both a champion of progress and a barrier to it. In this episode, we take a brutally honest look at its history—from its early days defending slavery and segregation to its transformation during the Civil Rights era. We examine the rise of economic populism under FDR, the leadership of JFK, and how the party lost its way in recent decades, embracing bureaucracy over bold leadership. The question remains: Can the Democratic Party reclaim its roots and once again be the party of the working class and national strength? This is The Democratic Reset.
21 Mar 2025
Episode Zero: "What If I Were President?" Introduction
In the debut episode of If I Were President, Lynn Scheid lays the foundation for a bold new conversation about American leadership, accountability, and the collapse of public trust in government. Drawing on decades of experience as a journalist, global entrepreneur, and conflict resolution expert, Lynn explains why he’s stepping forward now—not as a politician, but as a citizen who believes America is at a crossroads.
This episode is not a campaign pitch—it’s a challenge to the status quo. Lynn outlines the purpose of the podcast, shares five urgent actions he’d take if he were president, and calls for a return to common sense, courage, and service-driven leadership. If you’re frustrated with politics but not ready to give up on this country, this is where the conversation begins.
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