About The Author
Tom Mast
Tom Mast lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife Eddie. They have two sons and five grandchildren. Tom received a BS degree in mechanical engineering from The University of Texas and an MS from Stanford, served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy in the…
Fix My Fiscal Chaos
Federal Debt Essentials
The United States is facing a growing crisis that few fully understand but everyone will
ultimately feel: the federal debt.
Drawing from a powerful series of essays originally published on Substack, this book breaks down one of the most complex and urgent issues confronting the nation today. With clarity and purpose, it explains how the federal debt has reached levels comparable to at the end of World War II—and why that should concern every American…..
Congress’s
Quagmire Essentials
Why does Congress struggle to solve the nation’s most pressing problems?
Based on a compelling series of Substack essays written between May 2025 and February 2026, this book unpacks the structural and political forces behind what can only be described as Congress’s quagmire. It reveals how entrenched electoral systems and two-party dominance have effectively shut out competition, leaving little room for fresh ideas and meaningful reform…