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The economic warning signs are getting louder. In this afternoon edition of The Rush Hour, we break down the latest GDP report showing the U.S. economy grew just 1.5% in the second quarter, falling short of expectations as the ongoing Iran war and surging energy prices weigh on businesses and consumers alike. We also have the latest developments from the Middle East as the conflict between the United States and Iran continues to escalate, keeping global markets on edge and fueling concerns over oil supplies and the future of gas prices. With energy costs remaining elevated, many economists are warning that Americans could face a difficult mix of slower economic growth and stubborn inflation in the months ahead. What does this mean for your wallet? Could higher fuel costs, rising prices, and weaker growth push the nation closer to stagflation or even recession? We separate the headlines from the hype and explain what today's economic data could mean for families, workers, investors, and the road ahead. All that and more on this afternoon edition of The Rush Hour with Dave Neal.
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The Middle East remains on edge as the oil crisis continues to ripple through global markets. We'll break down the latest developments in the war with Iran, what they're signaling about the next phase of the conflict, and why the world's energy supply remains under intense pressure. From shipping disruptions to the growing economic fallout, we'll explain what it all means for gas prices, inflation, and the broader geopolitical picture. Plus, Republicans are leaning heavily into faith-based messaging as they prepare for the upcoming midterm elections, with prayer events and religious appeals taking center stage in their political strategy. We'll discuss the role of religion in modern campaigns and whether it's a winning message for voters. And finally, after weeks of mounting speculation, Mitch McConnell's team has issued a fresh statement addressing the former Senate leader's health. We'll unpack what they said, why questions continue to persist, and what it could mean for Republican leadership moving forward.
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Sponsored by SmileSet. Go to smileset dot com slash rushhour for 35% off your order! The global oil crisis continues to escalate, and the Trump administration is scrambling to contain the political fallout. This afternoon on The Rush Hour Podcast, we break down the latest developments as disruptions to global energy markets threaten higher prices, and examine the White House's efforts to minimize the economic and political impact of an increasingly costly conflict. What happens next could affect everything from gas prices to the broader economy. Plus, a quick teaser for what's coming next in the Justice for Clayton case. New developments are on the horizon, and we'll give you a preview of why supporters have been closely watching this story. Don't miss today's afternoon update as we separate the headlines from the spin and cover the biggest stories shaping the news cycle.
Protect your purchasing power with silver. Learn more: https://bit.ly/Shop4SilverThe global energy crisis is back in focus as Pakistan and Iran pursue new diplomatic talks while Brent oil surges and gas prices remain elevated. Watch for an in-depth analysis of the latest geopolitical news, crude oil trends, fuel price outlook, and the potential impact on consumers and investors worldwide.
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Shutterstock Track 1219389 Monetization ID TFGEPGEI0LHEIJAI Kia ora. Welcome to Thursday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand. I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from interest.co.nz. Today we lead with news we may be facing a renewed oil supply shortage and this time reserves are at unusually low levels. The combined impacts of extended closures in the Persian Gulf, the Red Sea, and the Black Sea are mounting, and just as we thought the May-June stresses had faded. US mortgage applications rose slightly last week and that was despite an unexpected fall in refinance activity. But since mid-June this US housing market indicator has essentially been flat. And US mortgage rates are now at an 11 month high. US crude oil stocks rose unexpectedly last week when another fall was anticipated. Yes, it was minor, but still. Maybe it indicates that local production is rising faster than some assume. Or surging imports from Canada or Venezuela? Or maybe that demand is lackluster. Or all three. US Strategic Reserve levels fell again and to their lowest level since 1983. Today's US Treasury 20yr bond auction saw its yield surge through 5%, ending with a median yield of 5.12% and a high of 5.16%. That is up sharply from the prior equivalent event a month ago of 4.88%. And demand was lower too (-4%). It is quite the rate move. Not to be outdone, the overnight German 20 year bund auction rose to 3.60%, up from 3.38% a month ago. Across the Pacific, Japanese exports rose faster than expected in June, up more than +19% from a year earlier. The weak yen helped as did strong demand for electronics and other data center equipment. The June export level was their second highest on record, just a whisker off the March record. At the same time their imports surged as well, up +25% and also more than expected to a new record high, just eclipsing the October 2022 level. Oil prices were high but oil import volumes retreated. The net result was a modest but stable trade deficit in June (from May), but slightly worse than the small trade surplus in June a year ago. None of this helped the yen however because it fell to a 40 year low against the USD. Against the NZD it has only been this low in 2024 and 2007. In case anyone is still confused, or unaware, the Chinese regulator, China Securities Regulatory Commission, has been organising the SOE home team to bolster the Chinese stock markets recently, after they showed some negative indications. This has driven some good rises, but also a creeping state ownership in many listed Chinese companies. The Shanghai Composite closed up +1.8% yesterday, the Shenzhen Component was up +4.8%, while the ChiNext was up +7.1% and the STAR Market index jumped 8.8%. This is not to claim other governments don't manipulate markets; they do (Trump, Japan, etc.). But the Chinese moves don't seem sustainable unless the reasons for the dour conditions that prompted the artificial buying are resolved. In other economies, regulators would get punished by investors if issues aren't resolved. In China it is the other way around. The Philippine-China dispute about who controls the sea off the Philippine coast is taking an ugly turn with China posting racist trope video targeting Filipino's. It is unnecessary and grubby diplomacy. But 'going low' isn't something China invented. Surprising most observers, the Indonesian central bank did not raise its policy rate overnight following its June out-of-cycle shift higher. It judged that that earlier move was all that is needed at this time to defend the rupiah. In Australia, the latest update of the Westpac-Melbourne Institute Leading Index, which indicates the likely pace of economic activity relative to trend three to nine months into the future, suggests growth there is stalling. While the latest growth pulse is still not overly weak it is broadly consistent with stalling activity through the middle of the year. Later today the June labour market report will be released in Australia. It is expected to show tame jobs growth. The UST 10yr yield is now just on 4.66%, up +3 bps from this time yesterday and matching its recent mid-May highs. The price of gold has risen to US$4140/oz, up +US$71 from yesterday. Silver is now just on US$60/oz, up +US$1.50 from yesterday. Oil prices are another +US$2.50 higher from yesterday at just under US$87/bbl in the US, while the international Brent price is now just on US$94/bbl and up +US$2. Hormuz transits are still just a trickle There have been just 2 crude tankers and 3 cargo ships exiting over the past 24 hours (5 dark with transponders off) and 5 entering for new loads (3 dark). Three of these outbound ships were hit by missiles. The Red Sea is also now effectively blocked at Yemen although a small handful of ships are still getting through (less than 20 each way). More than 700 vessels are waiting for things to calm down. The Kiwi dollar is another -20 bps lower from yesterday at just over 58.1 USc. Against the Aussie we are also down -10 bps at 83.2 AUc. Against the euro we are down -10 bps at just under 51 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today at 62 which is down -20 bps from this time yesterday. The bitcoin price starts today at US$66,141 and down -0.4% from this time yesterday. Volatility over the past 24 hours has again been low at just over +/-0.9%. You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz. Kia ora. I'm David Chaston and we'll do this again tomorrow. Track 1219389 Monetization ID TFGEPGEI0LHEIJAI Audio soundtrack opening is licensed from Shutterstock, Track 1219389 Monetization ID TFGEPGEI0LHEIJAI
Sponsored by SmileSet. Go to smileset dot com slash rushhour for 35% off your order! The headlines keep getting stranger, and we've got three stories you won't want to miss on this afternoon edition of Rush Hour. First, the global oil crisis just took another major turn, with new developments threatening higher gas prices and more economic uncertainty. We'll break down what's happening, why the situation escalated so quickly, and what it could mean for everyday Americans. Then, a fast-growing Cyclospora outbreak is leaving people across the country battling days—or even weeks—of miserable gastrointestinal symptoms. We'll explain what this parasite is, how people are getting infected, and what health officials are warning everyone to watch for. And finally, the mystery surrounding Mitch McConnell continues. With the longtime senator still absent from the Senate, questions are only growing louder. We'll cover the latest developments, the speculation surrounding his whereabouts, and what his continued disappearance could mean for Washington. Join us live as we separate fact from rumor, add some perspective (and a little humor), and cover the stories everyone will be talking about.
Krystal and Saagar discuss Trump says US will take over Strait of Hormuz, oil crisis looms, more ICE shootings in Maine and Texas. Trita Parsi: https://tritaparsi.substack.com/p/a-new-us-iran-war-would-end-where To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Geoffrey Wawro, guest author, concludes that after the 1973 peace deal, the NVA rebuilt their forces, confident that a distracted US government—weakened by Watergate and the oil crisis—would not intervene again. When the final 1975 offensive began, President Ford did not react, and the ARVN, suffering from slashed funding and ammunition shortages, rapidly collapsed. President Thieu's decision to abruptly abandon northern provinces turned the retreat into a disordered rabble, leading to the fall of Saigon. The war's ultimate lesson was the futility of using extreme violence for political signaling, as the massive expenditure of lives and treasure had little lasting effect on the ground in Southeast Asia. The conflict was never approached strategically; instead, it was a series of tactical escalations hoping for a "lucky break." Ultimately, the US supported a government in South Vietnam that lacked the foundation for long-term success. The Vietnam War: A Military History (8)
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We talk the recent earthquake in Venezuela. We also examine the oil crisis hitting Russia. What is the next move? Full Mobilization? Channel Support - https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/FGHPVTVAPRUNU Jeff Nyquist - www.jrnyquist.blog Trevor Loudon - www.trevorloudon.com and www.keywiki.org Lee Wheelbarger - www.klwworldnews.com Follow us on X: @Anderson10x3 @JRNyquist @TrevorLoudon1 @KLWNews1
India is now being forced to ration diesel fuel for the first time maybe ever. At the same time, global stocks of crude oil are at their lowest since 2003. Even inventories here in the US have been drained to levels we haven't witnessed in 20 years. In other words, as hopes for a peace deal with Iran rise, our attention must now turn to this critical next stage. While the conflict might subside, hopefully, this thing is far from over. Eurodollar University's conversation w/Steve Van Metre-------------------------------------------------------------If you have a retirement account and you've been wondering whether crypto belongs inside it, BlockTrustIRA is something worth looking into. Most crypto IRA platforms are self-directed. They give you access, but you still have to decide what to buy, when to sell, and when to rebalance.BlockTrustIRA is different. Right now, eligible viewers can get up to a $2,500 crypto bonus when they open and fund an account. Terms, conditions, funding minimums, and eligibility requirements apply.To learn more, go to https://eurodollarcrypto.com.This is a Paid advertisement. Not financial, investment, tax, or retirement advice. Crypto is volatile and may lose value. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Terms apply---------------------------------------------------------------Webinar June 2026: Why Smart Investors Keep Missing Every Major Economic Turning PointIt isn't that they're buying the wrong assets. They're using a broken map of the monetary system — and getting it wrong leads to catastrophic decisions. Let's fix that. Sunday, June 28 @ 5:30pm ET. Sign up below. https://webinar.eurodollar-university.com/home-------------------------------------------------------------------https://www.eurodollar.universityTwitter: https://twitter.com/JeffSnider_EDUI'll also be active on Bravais Social - a new AI-centered social network designed for professionals and knowledge workers. The platform aims to bring together a wider range of tools and functionalities tailored specifically for professional interaction, research, and knowledge exchange in one place. You can find me here: https://bravais.social/profile/edu
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Tonight on America at Night with McGraw Milhaven: David H. Montgomery, Senior Data Journalist at YouGov, joins the show to break down new polling data showing Pope Leo XIV with a +37 net favorability rating, while President Trump sits at -17 and Tucker Carlson at -36. Montgomery examines the underlying data, demographic cross-tabs, and shifting attitudes among independent voters, while exploring how growing international polarization is influencing public trust in institutions and public figures. Rhae Barnes, author of “Darkology: Black Face and the American Way of Entertainment,” discusses the history of blackface in American culture and entertainment. Barnes explores how these portrayals shaped media, culture, and public perceptions, while examining their lasting impact on American society. Michael Chung, Senior Director of Market Intelligence for the Auto Care Association, joins the program to discuss why the next oil crisis may not show up at the gas pump but under the hood of your vehicle. Chung explains supply chain concerns, automotive maintenance challenges, and what drivers should know about keeping their vehicles running in an increasingly complex market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the show this week, we look at how Syria could benefit from the oil crisis triggered by tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. After Iran effectively closed the strategic waterway, Syria's Mediterranean port of Baniyas found itself emerging as a hub for crude oil transported overland from the UAE and Iraq. Could Syria – a country in desperate need of investment after 14 years of civil war – establish itself as a new energy corridor, even after the Gulf conflict is over? Neil Quilliam, Associate Fellow for the Middle East at Chatham House and a specialist in energy policy, joins us to discuss the opportunities and challenges presented by these new export routes.
The world is in the midst of an oil crisis. The war in Iran has thrown the markets into turmoil, with the price of oil soaring to around $100 a barrel.The oil shock has repercussions that are far wider than just the price of petrol. MoneyWeek editors Kalpana Fitzpatrick, Andrew Van Sickle, and Cris Sholto Heaton make sense of what is happening now, where the crisis could go next, and what you should do to protect your portfolio.
The U.S. economy is still holding up, but each day the Strait of Hormuz remains closed increases the risk that today's uncomfortable gas prices could turn into a much bigger global supply problem.Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down why there is still no deal between the U.S. and Iran, how oil prices are reacting to the latest threats around Hormuz, and why the timeline for pressure on global inventories is now being measured in weeks rather than months. They also discuss NVIDIA's push to bring AI agents directly onto personal computers, what local AI chips could mean for data centers and business security, why Jay Powell is still warning about Fed independence, and whether concerns about white-collar workers stalling out are being overstated.
The cost of fuel across Australia has come off its highs, despite there being no resolution yet to the war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. But don't get comfortable because the real pain from the global oil crunch hasn't really hit us yet. Today, Saul Kavonic, energy expert at MST financial, on how we've weathered the storm so far and what could happen in the months ahead. Featured: Saul Kavonic, energy analyst, MST Financial
On Sunday, President Trump rejected Iran's latest response to his administration's ceasefire proposal by taking to Truth Social, calling it "totally unacceptable." In the meantime, the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil chokepoint through which a fifth of the world's oil travels, remains effectively blocked. And people everywhere are beginning to feel the squeeze. The national average cost of gas is now $4.55 per gallon, and diesel is inching closer to $6 a gallon. The Philippines has long declared a national energy emergency, government workers moving to a four-day work week. Lufthansa has canceled 20,000 flights through October of this year. But curiously, you wouldn't know it if you wandered down Wall Street. Last week, the S&P 500 Index and Nasdaq Composite hit an all-time high, and both have continued to climb this week. This week, host Brooke Gladstone sits down with Bryan Walsh, editor of Vox's Future Perfect section, to discuss the phenomenon of “economic blindness,” or the jarring mismatch between economic reality and the markets. Plus, how human evolution may play a role in this cognitive dissonance. On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Bluesky, TikTok and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The global oil system is running out of room, and the consequences could start accelerating later this year.Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti break down the rapidly shrinking margin for error in global energy markets as continued disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz drain inventories and push oil prices above $100 per barrel again.Also covered:Why U.S. oil inventories are falling at one of the fastest rates on recordThe growing risk of supply shortages by late summer or early fallWhy gas tax holidays could actually make the problem worseHow rising fuel prices are reshaping consumer behavior and inflation expectationsWhat President Trump hopes to accomplish during his summit with Xi JinpingWhy NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang unexpectedly joined the Beijing delegationThe latest warning signs from inflation and bond marketsWhy Walmart is cutting or relocating corporate employeesHow tomato prices became the latest inflation headache for consumers and restaurantsWhy the next phase of the energy crisis may be far more disruptive than markets currently expect.
In this week's episode the Powell men discuss the looming #oilcrisis and th damage that it will cost average #americans . paraphrasing the late great #CurtisMayfield "people get ready there's some pain a coming". Well, he didn't actually sing that but you get the message. Start socking up on #nonperishables and load your pantries. Yup , we're doomsday #prepping. After #SCOTUS gutted the #VotingRightsAct aka #VRA the #GOP has been feverishly #redistrictin in an attempt to hold power. #MSNow #RachelMaddow has a great essay on the #TrumpAdministration assault on Black people . They want us back in chains. Thats what #MAGA truly means. #Tennesee state senator #JustinPearson describes just that as his #Memphis seat is being redrawn. #DrKing was shot therebut he is not the last #CivilRights casualty of that city. Fuck #Jefflandrey . Fuck #Louisiana and Fuck #SamuelAlito
Dr. Fatih Birol, the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, has been advising world leaders through this historic crisis, but he recently said that this one will have "permanent consequences."
Rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have led to U.S. forces destroying Iranian boats after attacks on naval and commercial ships, with diplomacy stalled as the conflict enters its third month. Meanwhile, civil rights leaders criticize a recent Supreme Court decision weakening the Voting Rights Act. Energy experts warn Iran's blockade is causing a historic global oil supply disruption, with broader impacts still unfolding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service. This week, we hear from a perfumer who in 1990 helped create the world's first perfume archive in Versailles France. Our guest is Dr William Tullett, a Senior Lecturer in History at the University of York and author of Sniff, History of Smells.Then, we hear how in 1991 African journalists created the Windhoek declaration - a set of free press principles. It led to World Press Freedom Day marked annually on 3 May.Next, the global oil crisis of 1973. A former Dutch politician tells us how the Netherlands became the first country in Europe to introduce car-free Sundays.Plus, the philosopher on how his 1972 essay on the Drowning Child thought experiment inspired the Effective Altruism movement.And President Obama's speech writer on how secret negotiations in 2014 improved relations between the US and Cuba.Finally, a Sporting Witness on the Juventus match-fixing scandal in 2006.Contributors:Jean Claude Ellena - perfumerDr Will Tullett - Senior Lecturer in History at the University of York and author of Sniff, History of SmellsWim Meijer - State Secretary for Culture, Recreation and Social Work in the Den Uyl Labour GovernmentPeter Singer - philosopherBen Rhodes - Barack Obama's speech writerPaddy Agnew - journalist(Photo: Perfume bottles. Credit: Walter Zerla via Getty Images)
A quick update from Katy about what we are seeing on the ground in Italy with respect to fuel due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East.Summary: Fuel prices have increased in Italy and some short haul and low cost airlines are consolidating flight departures to manage jet fuel supplies. Travel through the Middle East remains severely disrupted. Our sympathies to those of you who have had to delay/cancel trips planned in the coming monthsNot sure where to start? Get the Untold Italy podcast guide with 315 epsiodes organized by topic.The premium Untold Italy app has ad-free access to our complete archive of 300+ episodes searchable by place and topicFOLLOW: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube GET OUR NEWS: Subscribe hereTRIP PLANNING SERVICES: Learn more hereJOIN US ON TOUR: Upcoming departuresThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast editing and audio production by Mark Hatter. Production assistance by the other
Is Iran collapsing under economic pressure while the media tells a different story? Tara breaks down the oil crisis, global power plays, and why Donald Trump may have the upper hand—despite what headlines suggest. ⚡ EPISODE SUMMARY Tara and Lee challenge mainstream narratives around rising tensions with Iran, arguing that the real leverage may lie with the U.S.—not Tehran. The episode highlights economic pressure points, including oil storage limits, collapsing currency value, and mounting financial losses. Tara explains how bottlenecks around the Strait of Hormuz could severely impact Iran's economy—especially if production must halt. The conversation also scrutinizes media coverage from outlets like CNN, arguing that key details—like the technical realities of oil infrastructure and shipping logistics—are often overlooked. Tara explores the geopolitical chessboard involving China, including claims of economic influence and technological control within Iran. Meanwhile, voices like Reza Pahlavi are calling for sustained pressure. On the economic front, Tara points to rising global reliance on the U.S. dollar, contrasting current trends with the previous administration under Joe Biden.
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First up—Iran is facing a major new pressure point, as a U.S. blockade leaves its oil piling up with nowhere to go. That mounting pressure could force shutdowns that risk long-term damage to the backbone of the country's economy. Later in the show—Mexican forces capture a key Jalisco New Generation Cartel figure, a man once seen as a potential successor to notorious cartel boss Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, in a major blow to one of the world's most dangerous criminal organizations. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Chapter: Compare every medicare plan call 915-671-5252 today! Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan's contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don't directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact https://Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Tax Relief Advocates: End your tax nightmare today by visiting us online at https://TRA.com or call 800-583-6515 VanMan: Go to http://vanman.shop/PDB and use code PDB for 15% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In October 1973, the Netherlands was the only western European country to face a full oil embargo from the Organisation of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries, OAPEC.During the global oil crisis, they became the first country in Europe to introduce car-free Sundays with most private cars banned from public roads on Sundays. Wim Meijer was the State Secretary for Culture, Recreation and Social Work in the Den Uyl Labour Government. He speaks to Surya Elango.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines' life and Omar Sharif's legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives' ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.(Photo: Car-free Sundays in the Netherlands. Credit: Anefo Collection, Nationaal Archief)
The US-Israeli war on Iran has caused the largest oil supply shock in history, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). Ben Norton explains how the attacks by Trump and Netanyahu, and the ensuing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, have unleashed an energy crisis that could destabilize the global economy. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUdyPJM_rOw Topics 0:00 Intro 0:23 Schrödinger's ceasefire 1:24 Energy crisis 3:11 Strait of Hormuz 5:14 Petrodollar 6:45 Blockade 7:35 Impact on Asia 10:46 Europe 11:29 Food crisis 13:38 China 16:20 Renewable energy 18:24 Trump's claims 19:41 Stagflation fears 21:34 Outro
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The Iran crisis continues to prove how dangerously dependent the global economy is on fossil fuels. But what will it actually take to move beyond them?In this episode, Christiana Figueres, Tom Rivett-Carnac and Paul Dickinson look at what the latest oil shock continues to reveal. And they turn to the upcoming First Conference on the Transition Away from Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta, where governments, campaigners and other actors are gathering to build new relationships and explore new routes towards a just transition in an age of geopolitical instability.Christiana speaks with former President of Ireland Mary Robinson and Ugandan climate activist Vanessa Nakate, who lay out the big structural barriers still slowing the shift. From debt traps that make fossil fuel extraction a financial necessity, to vested interests, and subsidies flowing in the wrong direction.The evidence is clear: the transition is happening. The question is, will it be political machinations or economic urgency that determines how fast? Learn More:
If the Strait of Hormuz completely reopens, it still might not be enough to restart the economies in the Persian Gulf. Many countries there have been hammered by the oil crisis. And although allowing ships through would stanch the immediate bloodletting in the energy sector, other sectors might not spring back so quickly. Tourists are visiting less. Property markets are at risk. On today's show, we survey the economic damage to countries in the Gulf. And try to get a sense of the long-term economic implications. The Indicator is launching a newsletter! The very first email goes out this Friday. Be among the first and sign-up now: npr.org/newsletter/indicator Come see Planet Money live on stage! 12 cities. Details and tix here: planetmoneybook.com/#tourRelated episodes: Think the oil shock is bad in the US? Look hereHow are drivers riding out the gas crisis? Will Trump's shipping insurance plan work?For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Fact-checking by Sierra Juarez. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
The IMF is getting nervous. Nervous to the point its chief economist just said the world is already drifting toward their newly minted adverse scenario. What does that mean? It means a collision course with the point of no return. And that point of no return is much closer than you'd think given how the world was in bad shape before the energy shock showed up. The difference between fragile and resilient makes all the difference. Eurodollar University's Money & Macro Analysis----------------------------------------------------------------------------------What if your gold could actually pay you every month… in MORE gold?That's exactly what Monetary Metals does. You still own your gold, fully insured in your name, but instead of sitting idle, it earns real yield paid in physical gold. No selling. No trading. Just more gold every month.Check it out here: https://monetary-metals.com/snider----------------------------------------------------------------------------------https://www.eurodollar.universityTwitter: https://twitter.com/JeffSnider_EDU
In this episode I explore the stark astrological alignments coinciding with the escalating global oil crisis, which is rapidly accelerating as the planets Mars and Saturn form a conjunction in the sky. In the first part of the episode I discuss how the Mars-Saturn conjunction, which goes exact on April 19, is set to coincide with when the last oil tankers that made it out of the Strait of Hormuz before the war in Iran began will arrive at their destinations. Then in the second part of the episode I discuss how this is tied in with the broader Saturn-Neptune conjunction that recently occurred, and how important turning points in the history of oil often coincide with these conjunctions, which take place every 36 years. This is episode 533 of The Astrology Podcast. Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction00:01:41 Mars-Saturn: Grinding to a Halt00:10:39 Oil and the Saturn-Neptune Cycle00:28:00 Conclusions00:33:36 Credits Watch the Video Version of This Episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmYGY8kU0tI - Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:
**Binge to the entire series ad-free by joining the Empire Club at empirepoduk.com** How did the oil crisis totally transform the wealth of the Gulf states and alter the power balance of the Middle East? Who was Egypt's underrated president, Sadat? How did water cannons destroy Israel's seemingly impenetrable defenses along the Suez Canal in 1973? In Episode 5 of our series on the Arab-Israeli Conflict of 1967-1982, William and Anita discuss the shocking events of the Yom Kippur War and the first time that oil prices were used as a weapon of war. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/EMPIRE. Join the Empire Club: Unlock the full Empire experience – with bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to miniseries and live show tickets, exclusive book discounts, a members-only newsletter, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at empirepoduk.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com. Email: empire@goalhanger.com Instagram: @empirepoduk Blue Sky: @empirepoduk X: @empirepoduk Assistant Producer: Imogen Marriott Editor: James Clayden Social Producer: Charlie Johnson Producer: Anouska Lewis Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's been a BIG month for battery EV sales, or has it? Imogen and Dan delve into the first set of sales statistics since the Oil Crisis began, display shock and awe at how ambitious Chinese OEMs are changing the structure of a historically conservative market, as well as examining a misinformation masterclass in the British press. Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show EE NORTH (Harrogate) - 8th & 9th May 2026 EE WEST (Cheltenham) - 12th & 13th June 2026 EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026 EE SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park - 18th - 20th Sept 2026 EVALANCHE - has the oil crisis really changed the landscape? https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dancaesar_cheaperbetterbatteryelectric-harrogate-cheltenham-activity-7447164741711454208-OUoq?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAJBSkEByrVwGDXepyipNa6eDY0nhj6qwV0 CHINESE AUTOMAKERS SPEND BILLIONS IN GERMANY - https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/ane-chinese-carakers-marketing-campaigns-germany-0406/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter-ANEDontMiss-20260407 CHINESE AUTOMAKERS TIGHTEN GRIP ON UK SALES - https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/chinese-brands-tighten-grip-uk-new-car-market-march-2026/ SMUG MODE - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dancaesar_cheaperbetterbatteryelectric-activity-7447896703661338625-Rf8q?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAJBSkEByrVwGDXepyipNa6eDY0nhj6qwV0 Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become an Everything Electric Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0 Subscribe for episode alerts and the Everything Electric newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialeverythingelectric #fullychargedshow #everythingelectricshow #homeenergy #cleanenergy #battery #electriccars #electric-vehicles-uk
Panel warns a massive oil supply shock could trigger global collapse, forcing nations to dump U.S. assets and sending rates soaring. With energy shortages spreading, this debate breaks down how quickly markets, economies, and global stability could unravel
The Iran war's disruption to global oil supplies demonstrates another upside to switching to renewable energy sources. Instead, Europe is considering rolling back carbon regulations.Guest: Catherine Rampell, economics editor at The Bulwark and anchor at MS NOW.Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: New reporting reveals who the White House has been secretly engaging with in Iran, as President Trump confirms contact with a powerful regime insider—raising serious questions about whether he's a credible partner… or just another problem. Russia's expected oil windfall from the Iran conflict takes a major hit, as Ukrainian drone strikes cripple key export infrastructure and threaten a critical revenue stream for Moscow. The Kremlin tightens control at home, moving to isolate Russia from the global internet—potentially cutting millions off from outside information and communication. And in today's Back of the Brief—Ukraine expands its reach into the Middle East, striking new defense deals with Gulf nations that could play a key role in reopening the Strait of Hormuz. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Superpower: Stop guessing about your health—get $20 off Superpower at https://superpower.com/pdb with code PDB. Sundays for Dogs: Upgrade your dog's food without the hassle—try Sundays for Dogs and get 50% off your first order at https://sundaysfordogs.com/PDB50or use code PDB50 at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Iran war's disruption to global oil supplies demonstrates another upside to switching to renewable energy sources. Instead, Europe is considering rolling back carbon regulations.Guest: Catherine Rampell, economics editor at The Bulwark and anchor at MS NOW.Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, and Rob Gunther. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
While the podcast team is taking a Radical Sabbatical, Kim is interviewing authors of the books that have had a big impact on her in the past two years. Wealth concentration in the United States is top of mind these days. While it's tempting to see this as a recent trend, it is instructive to look at what was happening in American politics decades ago and see how many of these forces were set in motion in the 1970's. Kim talks with Prof. David Gibbs about his book, Revolt of the Rich, How the Politics of the 1970s Widened America's Class Divide. Prof. Gibbs reviews decisions that were made during the Nixon and Carter administrations that continue to reverberate in our world today. For example, during the first oil shock in the early 1970s, President Nixon actively worked to keep oil prices high to support the Shah of Iran and to prop up the dollar. The result was financialization and deindustrialization. Later in the decade, President Carter was central to the trend of deregulation. The net effect of these decisions was an erosion of the foundations of the American middle class. Technical note: we had an issue with one of the microphones on this interview that affected the sound quality. Sorry if this affects your enjoyment of this episode. Background on David Gibbs: David N. Gibbs is professor of history at the University of Arizona, whose past research has emphasized political conflicts in Sub-Saharan Africa, Eastern Europe, and Afghanistan. He has published extensively in academic journals as well as the London Guardian, Los Angeles Times, Christian Science Monitor, Le Monde Diplomatique, Salon, and Jacobin. His third and most recent book is entitled: Revolt of the Rich: How the Politics of the 1970s Widened America's Class Divide. His detailed personal website is at: https://dgibbs.arizona.edu/ Resources: Buy Revolt of the Rich on Bookshop.org (00:00) Introduction to the Radical Sabbatical Podcast (01:33) The Oil Crisis of the 1970s (04:46) Nixon's Role in the Oil Price Increase (09:59) Petrodollars and U.S. Economic Power (12:37) Financialization and Deindustrialization (15:05) Impact on Ordinary Americans (18:28) The Revolt of the Rich (21:34) The Shift in Economic Power (24:41) Political and Economic Alternatives (26:01) The Evolution of Taxation and Economic Policies (27:48) The Shift in Political Ideologies (30:18) Coalitions and the Rise of the Christian Right (32:30) Economic Conservatism and Social Issues (36:00 )Navigating Economic Uncertainty (40:43) Building Inclusive Economies (46:30) The Consequences of Inequality and Austerity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Krystal and Saagar discuss oil crisis expands, Israel blocks palm Sunday, scientists go missing, Larr Wilkerson on Iran war. Sohrab Ahmari: https://x.com/SohrabAhmari To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.comMerch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Concerned about rising rates and global headlines making homebuying feel impossible? Mortgage rates just jumped, and headlines are making the housing market feel unpredictable again. Most buyers assume that means the opportunity is gone — but that's not what's actually happening. This episode breaks down how global events are influencing affordability in real time. More importantly, it shows where a new, less obvious opportunity may be forming for buyers who understand the shift.HighlightsWhy did mortgage rates spike so quickly in 2026?How do global events like oil prices actually impact your homebuying power?Did you miss your chance to buy when rates were lower?Where is the hidden opportunity in today's unpredictable housing market?Check out our updated 2026 First Time Homebuyer's Episode Guide - Over 100 of our BEST Episodes of Detailed Homebuying Knowledge, Interviews, and MORE! Connect with me to find a trusted realtor in your area or to answer your burning questions!Subscribe to our YouTube Channel @HowToBuyaHomeInstagram @HowtoBuyAHomePodcastTik Tok @HowToBuyAHomeVisit our Resource Center to "Ask David" AND get your FREE Home Buying Starter Kit!David Sidoni, the "How to Buy a Home Guy," is a seasoned real estate professional and consumer advocate with two decades of experience helping first-time homebuyers navigate the real estate market. His podcast, "How to Buy a Home," is a trusted resource for anyone looking to buy their first home. It offers expert advice, actionable tips, and inspiring stories from real first-time homebuyers. With a focus on making the home-buying process accessible and understandable, David breaks down complex topics into easy-to-follow steps, covering everything from budgeting and financing to finding the right home and making an offer. Subscribe for regular market updates, and leave a review to help us reach more people. Ready for an honest, informed home-buying experience? Viva la Unicorn Revolution - join us!
Iran has currently shut off more than 10 percent of the world's oil supply. If that goes on for a lot longer — or if the war escalates to include more strikes on energy infrastructure in the region — the price of oil could go through the roof, and the damage to the global economy could be catastrophic. So what would that look like? What tools does the United States have to avert it? And how is this crisis already reverberating in countries around the world? Jason Bordoff is the founding director of the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University and a founding dean of the Columbia Climate School. He served as a special assistant to President Barack Obama and senior director for energy and climate change on the National Security Council. In this conversation, Bordoff answers all my questions about the crisis so far and how things could spin out from here, the strategic positioning of the United States, Europe, Iran, Russia and China, the developing countries likely to suffer the most and the lessons the world might take from this. Mentioned: “Making the U.S. More Resilient to Oil Price Shocks” by Jason Bordoff and Spencer Dale “The Return of the Energy Weapon” by Jason Bordoff and Meghan L. O'Sullivan Book Recommendations: Material World by Ed Conway More and More and More by Jean-Baptiste Fressoz Deliver Me from Nowhere by Warren Zanes Thoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at ezrakleinshow@nytimes.com. You can find transcripts (posted midday) and more episodes of “The Ezra Klein Show” at nytimes.com/ezra-klein-podcast, and you can find Ezra on Twitter @ezraklein. Book recommendations from all our guests are listed at https://www.nytimes.com/article/ezra-klein-show-book-recs. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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