Zach Abraham Is Leaving WA State Ep-2646

The Todd Herman Show48mApril 3, 2026

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In this episode of The Todd Herman Show, host Todd Herman welcomes back Zach Abraham, Chief Investment Officer at Bulwark Capital Management, to discuss Abraham's decision to leave Washington State due to the passage of an unconstitutional income tax. Abraham explains that while he initially intended to stay and fight the tax legally, the state's violation of the social contract—particularly through actions like restricting private property rights and undermining constitutional principles—forced him to relocate his business outside the state. The conversation delves into the broader philosophical and moral implications of government overreach, with Abraham arguing that modern progressive policies reflect a religious-like worship of government, replacing personal responsibility and moral accountability. He contrasts this with the biblical principle of voluntary giving, emphasizing that true charity comes from the heart, not coercion. The episode also explores the impact of AI and automation on labor, with both hosts expressing skepticism about the hyperbolic timelines promoted by figures like Elon Musk, while acknowledging the real disruption robots will bring to jobs—especially in healthcare. They caution against viewing AI as truly intelligent, stressing it remains a sophisticated search algorithm dependent on human input. The episode closes with a powerful reflection on personal integrity, the fear of God as the ultimate authority, and the importance of living a life aligned with biblical truth rather than political allegiance.

Key Takeaways
1

When government violates the social contract and the constitution, business owners have a moral obligation to leave, even if they love their home state.

2

True charity is voluntary and rooted in love; government coercion undermines the dignity of both giver and receiver.

3

The belief that 'rich people don't pay taxes' is a myth—many high-net-worth individuals pay far more than average citizens, often at higher effective rates.

4

AI is not artificial intelligence as we understand it—current systems are advanced search engines, not self-aware entities.

5

Technological disruption like automation will reshape labor markets, but the solution isn't UBI—it's adapting with new skills and business models.

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Chapters
0:00
2 min

Opening Ad: Shopify & the Power of Simplicity

Charissa shares her positive experience with Shopify, highlighting its ease of use, integration, and time-saving benefits, allowing her to focus on growth and innovation.

2:00
3 min

Zach Abraham’s Decision to Leave Washington State

They tore up the social contract, man. They violated the state constitution. And so as a business owner, I'm sitting here going, look, I really hope you repeal this tax so I can stay here, but I have to move my business outside of the state regardless. Yeah. I have to.

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5:00
5 min

The Social Contract and Private Property Rights

Abraham recounts how the state’s actions—like denying him the right to own property in Seattle—undermine the foundational agreement between citizens and government, making continued residence untenable.

10:00
5 min

The Myth of the 'Rich Not Paying Taxes'

My effective tax rate was 41% last year. Find me a teacher in this country that's paying 30%.

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15:00
5 min

Government as a False Religion

When you believe something in spite of all of the evidence, all of the empirical data pointing in the opposite direction, the only thing that you're left to think of is that this isn't an ideology. This is a religion.

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High-Impact Quotes
When you believe something in spite of all of the evidence, all of the empirical data pointing in the opposite direction, the only thing that you're left to think of is that this isn't an ideology. This is a religion.
Zach Abraham15:09
Viral: 95.0
My standard is not blue. It's not red. It's not Republican, Democrat, conservative, liberal. Here's my standard. Is it biblical? Yep.
Todd Herman45:06
Viral: 92.0
They tore up the social contract, man. They violated the state constitution. And so as a business owner, I'm sitting here going, look, I really hope you repeal this tax so I can stay here, but I have to move my business outside of the state regardless. Yeah. I have to.
Zach Abraham3:24
Viral: 90.0
Speakers

Host

Todd Herman

Guest

Zach Abraham
Topics Discussed
constitutional rights and government overreach95%taxation and fiscal responsibility90%moral decline and societal collapse88%the role of faith in public life87%voluntary giving vs. government coercion85%private property rights82%artificial intelligence and automation80%the ethics of insider trading78%
People & Brands

Todd Herman

person

20xPositive

Zach Abraham

person

15xPositive

Washington State

place

12xNegative

Bulwark Capital Management

organization

8xPositive

Nancy Pelosi

person

6xNegative

Elon Musk

person

5xMixed

Bone Frog Coffee

brand

4xPositive

Alan’s Soaps

brand

4xPositive

Jensen Huang

person

3xNeutral

Shopify

brand

3xPositive

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