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Fox News Political Analyst Gianno Caldwell joins Fox Across America With Jimmy Failla to discuss the real-life stories he highlights in the new book, The Day My Brother Was Murdered: My Journey Through America's Violent Crime Crisis. Jimmy reacts to President Trump going scorched earth on both Iran and Israel after both countries quickly violated the terms of a recently agreed upon ceasefire deal. PLUS, co-host of “The Big Money Show” on Fox Business Brian Brenberg stops by to explain why he believes it's a good time for Fed Chairman Jerome Powell to cut interest rates. [00:00:00] Israel and Iran quickly break new ceasefire agreement [00:38:03] Chicago Teachers Union president's alarming comment about kids [00:56:30] Gianno Caldwell [01:14:50] Why Trump's economic policies are working [01:33:20] Brian Brenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As Trump prepares the USA to directly attack Iran on behalf of Israel, it is clear he's repeating a pattern of past US decisions to go to war in recent decades. Today's show is based on my recent published article by the same title, available on my blog, http://jackrasmus.com and elsewhere in Counterpunch, LA Progressive, etc. How AMerica goes to war is about planning months before pulling the trigger; lining up political support and military assets, engaging in negotiations as a tactic to lull the opposition into thinking a deal is possible when it isn't, creating an excuse and even false flag event to precipitate and justify the attack, and once the attack has occurred pursuing the real objective of regime change. The show reviews US war events from Vietnam to the Iraq wars, the small attacks in the '80s and '90s on Grenada, Panama, Serbia, what happened in Ukraine, and the preparations for war with Iran by the US and Trump on behalf of Israel. Why Trump won't attack this weekend as originally planned and says two more weeks. Consequences if US bombing fails and regime change, the real goal, is not achieved.
The entire cryptocurrency world is watching as tensions in the Middle East escalate. Following the escalation of Israel-Iran tensions, crypto investors began to worry about another potential shockwave. 00:00 Intro00:18 Sponsor: Coinbase00:45 Trump looking for a "real end" with Iran01:34 Trump: I'm looking for better than a ceasefire03:10 Why Trump left the G7 early04:24 UK trade deal05:36 The Fed has good reasons to cut06:30 Central Banks cutting rates07:50 Bloomberg: Asia's sell America moment09:30 Genius Act today10:40 CNBC: Stablecoins are going to be critical to the US13:25 Ripple vs SEC14:30 Sidelined money15:15 Tech Stocks: Dotcom Bubble vs Now16:25 Coinbase tokenized stocks16:56 ETH=Oil17:50 Outro#Crypto #ethereum #Bitcoin~Crypto vs Crisis
On Saturday, Trump would like nothing more than images from Los Angeles of tear gas and balaclava-clad anarchists throwing bottles at Marines to complement video of himself in the stands at his military parade, saluting the troops amid a field of flags. That's part of the reason why he chose LA to federalize the Guard—home to numerous adversaries who willingly take his bait. And while tanks are going to roll through DC, wrecking its streets for the big birthday boy, Israel is going after Iran like it went after Hezbollah. Meanwhile, Kristi Noem handled the Padilla incident like a little fascist, and it only just occurred to Trump how the deportations will affect farms and hotels. Plus, a "Les Miz" correction, a 'Godfather' goof, and fighting words over The Beach Boys v. Lou Reed. Tom Nichols joins Tim Miller for the weekend pod. show notes Why Trump deployed troops to LA Tom's late night piece on Israel's attack on Iran Tom's "Silence of the Generals" piece The baptism scene in The Godfather Tim's playlist
Vox's Joshua Keating explains why the US government can't have a big, beautiful breakup with Elon Musk. And now that he's left DOGE, Elaine Kamarck from Brookings explains what happens to it. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy with help from Denise Guerra, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Further reading: Why Trump probably can't cut Musk loose Listen to Today, Explained ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. Transcript at vox.com/today-explained-podcast. Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaking alongside President Trump in the Oval Office. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chuck Todd reflects on his recent conversation with Steve Bannon and proposes his theory for what Donald Trump and his MAGA movement's populism is really tapping into not just in America, but as a global phenomenon. Chuck says that the Democrats have an opportunity to position themselves as an opposition party that taps into the American populace's skepticism of concentrated power, and that if the current Democratic leadership isn't equipped to navigate the moment, they could set themselves up to get steamrolled by Trumpism the same way that the George Bush and Mitt Romney wing of the Republican Party did. Chuck goes on to look at some of the races he's most excited for in 2026.Chuck Todd welcomes filmmakers Lindsay Utz and Michelle Walshe to discuss their documentary "Prime Minister," an intimate portrait of former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's extraordinary leadership during some of the most challenging moments in recent history. The film, built around Ardern's personal audio diaries that weren't meant to be released until after her death, chronicles her navigation through three defining crises: the Christchurch shooting, the COVID-19 pandemic, and giving birth while in office. The filmmakers had unprecedented access to Ardern, capturing her reflections on leading a nation through tragedy and global upheaval, while New Zealand became the first country to eradicate COVID-19 through decisive leadership and strong public health measures. The conversation explores the broader themes of the documentary, including the misogynistic backlash Ardern faced both for her COVID response and her decision to ban semi-automatic weapons after Christchurch. Utz and Walshe discuss the challenge of misinformation during the pandemic, the export of American political mistrust to other democracies, and how Ardern's millennial confidence shaped her leadership style. Despite her international popularity, the filmmakers reveal that Ardern has sworn off politics forever, making this documentary a crucial historical record of her tenure. The film serves as both a case study in crisis leadership and an inspiration for young women considering political careers, showcasing how Ardern became a global role model while navigating the unique pressures facing female leaders in the modern political landscape. Finally, he addresses listeners' questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment!00:00 Introduction03:50 Steve Bannon's theory about Trump & the global populist movement06:10 Why Trump's character is a distraction for Democrats08:10 Democrats' advantage as an outsider party10:45 New Jersey gubernatorial race14:30 Democratic Senate candidates popping up in Iowa18:30 Minnesota Senate Democratic primary20:45 New candidate alert in Georgia!23:00 Louisiana getting rid of runoffs?24:10 Mark Green stepping down in Tennesee29:30 Lindsay Utz and Michelle Walshe join the Chuck Toddcast!30:30 What was the origin story of their documentary “Prime Minister” 31:30 How often did they have access to Jacinda Ardern? 32:50 Ardern's audio diaries weren't supposed to be released until she died 34:00 Ardern showed extraordinary leadership after the Christchurch shooting 35:30 Adrern's story wasn't local and could resonate worldwide 37:30 Was Ardern surprised when reflecting on her diaries? 38:30 Ardern had to lead through 2 crises 39:30 The tentpoles of the documentary are Covid, Christchurch and giving birth in office 42:30 Great responsibility to get the story right due to historic nature 44:30 Was Arden's book coordinated with the release of the documentary? 45:30 What was the hardest thing to leave out? 47:30 New Zealand's great response to Covid relied on strong leadership 49:30 New Zealand was the first country to eradicate Covid 51:00 Citizens of every country blamed their leaders for Covid 52:30 Misinformation was a huge problem during Covid 53:30 Was there an anti-vax community in NZ prior to Covid? 54:45 Was the widespread mistrust in the American government exported to NZ? 55:45 Ardern received terrible misogynistic blowback from the public 56:30 Was the backlash worse for Covid or for banning semiautomic weapons? 59:40 Ardern swears she'll never go into politics again 1:02:30 Is Ardern more popular outside of New Zealand? 1:03:45 What do you hope a young female politician takes away from “Prime Minister”? 1:05:15 Was Ardern's confidence a byproduct of being a millennial? 1:07:45 Ardern was a great role model for young women 1:08:30 Do they have another project planned in the future? 1:11:40 Where can people see “Prime Minister”?1:14:00 Ask Chuck!
LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featuredTrade talks with China are heating up — and the stakes couldn't be higher. With a weakening job market, floundering business confidence, and inflation still biting, Trump's team is finally revisiting export controls and tariff chaos.In this episode:Why Trump's negotiators are signaling a willingness to lift export controlsWhat rare earth magnets and Boeing planes have to do with your paycheckThe brutal truth about jobs for college grads right now It's time for cooler heads and a deal on the table!
LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featuredSteel tariffs jacked to 50%. China withholding rare earths. Auto jobs shifting to China. This is the state of U.S. trade—and somehow everyone's still pretending it's going great.In this episode:*Why Trump's new steel tariffs might protect 1 job while costing 3*China holding our supply chain hostage, and U.S. automakers are folding*Trump's late-night post calling Xi “very tough” (with 3 exclamation points)Bottom line: No trade progress, just higher prices and bad vibes.www.watchdogonwallstreet.com
Greens MP Sue Higginson (pictured) talks about rain-bombs, rivers falling from the sky during a discussion on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's Radio National program, "Country Breakfast"."Australia's renewable energy shift to be powered by gas";"‘I lost everything': Swiss residents in shock after glacier debris buries village";"A prince, traditional owners and a ‘carbon bomb': Inside Woodside's extension plans";"The range of EVs is surging, but certain fears are holding back sales";"What role will gas play in Australia's energy transition?";"10 Steps to Resilience & Empowerment in a Chaotic Climate";"Earth's seasonal rhythms are changing, putting species and ecosystems at risk";"Most of Australia's conservation efforts ignore climate risks – here are 3 fixes";"Could a river sue a corporation? Robert Macfarlane's books change the world – now he's advocating for the world's waterways";"North West Shelf gas extension will deliver ‘almost nothing' to Australia's public purse";"Oil Companies Are Sued Over Death of Woman in 2021 Heat Wave";"Prime minister says Australia will bid to co-host 2026 UN climate change meeting";"Youths Sue Trump to Stop Anti-Climate Agenda, Arguing It Violates Right to Life";"'Going to get worse': Why Sam's dream home came with a $30,000 insurance dilemma";" The Republican Plot to Let People Die of Heatstroke";"Woodside spills 16,000 litres of oil into ocean north of Ningaloo";"Australia's winter weather forecast: Here's what the BoM says to expect";"Traditional owners angry over North West Shelf Gas extension";"Glacier collapses, burying nearly all of Swiss Alpine village";"Earth is likely to cross a key climate threshold in two years";"Why Trump's push for ‘gold-standard science' has researchers alarmed";"Reclaiming power in a broken energy system"';"Carbon footprint of Israel's war on Gaza exceeds that of many entire countries";"Recent Canadian wildfires are record-breaking – and will threaten US air quality for days";"Earth is heading for 2.7°C warming this century. We may avoid the worst climate scenarios – but the outlook is still dire";"UNESCO expresses ‘utmost concern' at the state of the Great Barrier Reef";"WMO Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update 2025-2029".
Because of you, America is rejecting cultural rot. Why Trump banning Chinese nationals is a good thing. You are fighting whether you want to or not. Should there be an ‘open’ category when it comes to sports? Follow The Jesse Kelly Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJesseKellyShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featuredCan we deport criminal illegal aliens quickly? Yes. But we have to follow the law.Expedited removal works, why the Justice Department must dot every “i” and cross every “T,” and why attacking the courts is a terrible idea—no matter which party you're from.Covered in this episode:Real listener email about ICE raids and safety in sanctuary citiesWhy expedited removal doesn't need a formal hearing (yes, really)Why Trump's legacy depends on the very conservative court he builtKimberly Strassel's take: JD Vance is too smart by 99%A total takedown of Vance's flawed logic on “what voters want” vs. constitutional checks and balancesThis is the rule of law! www.watchdogonwallstreet.com
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Oklahoma Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin joins Fox Across America With Jimmy Failla to explain why he's optimistic about the chances of President Trump's ‘big beautiful bill' passing in the House within the next few days.. Jimmy talks about how all of the media personalities now admitting former President Biden was in no shape to run for re-election in 2024 had absolutely nothing to say when his cognitive decline was occurring in real time. PLUS, Media Research Center TV host Justine Brooke Murray makes her debut on the show, and slams CNN Anchor Jake Tapper's revisionist history on Biden's health. [00:00:00] ‘Original Sin' book about the Biden cover-up finally released [00:40:04] Trump learned important lessons about D.C. in his first term [00:57:30] Why Trump's framing is so effective [01:17:20] Senator Markwayne Mullin [01:35:47] Justine Brooke Murray Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode, we discuss how fast interest rates are actually falling — and what that means for your mortgage.You'll learn:Why Trump's tariffs could be the surprising reason your mortgage just got cheaperWhich fixed-term rates have dropped the most in the last 30 daysAnd why negotiating your rate is getting harder (unless you know what to ask for)Want to know what your repayments will look like as rates fall? Use our mortgage calculator NZ to run the numbers on your next fix.For more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
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On today's episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about the most recent homebuilder survey, purchase apps, Godzilla tariffs and more. Related to this episode: Why Trump needs lower rates: Homebuilder survey collapses | HousingWire HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate stories. Hosted and produced by the HousingWire Content Studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trita Parsi, Executive Vice President of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, talks about the Trump administration's diplomacy with Iran. He discusses the failures of the first Trump administration's and the Biden administration's approaches to Iran, why Trump's second time around could lead to a new nuclear deal, Iran's changing regional geopolitical position, and why a more peaceful US-Iran relationship serves US interests in the Middle East.Show NotesTrita Parsi, “Why Trump's Iran Diplomacy May Work,” Time, April 11, 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this explosive episode of Soar Financially, Tom Luongo, publisher of the Gold Goats and Guns newsletter, joins us to expose the real battle reshaping global markets.From Trump's war on the Eurodollar system to the collapse of European financial dominance, Tom unpacks why the U.S. is rewriting the rules of global power, and how gold, treasuries, and even stablecoins are playing a pivotal role.We dive deep into the Ukraine conflict, satellite warfare, the collapse of the old monetary order, and the epic financial tug-of-war between the U.S., Europe, and China.Is the dollar dying, or about to come back stronger than ever? Will Trump dismantle the Eurodollar cartel before time runs out?------------Thank you to our #sponsor MONEY METALS. Make sure to pay them a visit: https://bit.ly/BUYGoldSilver------------
Why Trump wants to ouster his own appointee, Jerome Powell, from the Fed chair—and why the rest of the world is rooting for Powell to stay put. Guest: Liz Hoffman, Semafor's business and finance editor, host of Semafor's World Economy Summit, and author of Crash Landing: The Inside Story of How the World's Biggest Companies Survived an Economy on the Brink. Want more What Next? Join Slate Plus to unlock full, ad-free access to What Next and all your other favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the What Next show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, Ethan Oberman, and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why Trump wants to ouster his own appointee, Jerome Powell, from the Fed chair—and why the rest of the world is rooting for Powell to stay put. Guest: Liz Hoffman, Semafor's business and finance editor, host of Semafor's World Economy Summit, and author of Crash Landing: The Inside Story of How the World's Biggest Companies Survived an Economy on the Brink. Want more What Next? Join Slate Plus to unlock full, ad-free access to What Next and all your other favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the What Next show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, Ethan Oberman, and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why Trump wants to ouster his own appointee, Jerome Powell, from the Fed chair—and why the rest of the world is rooting for Powell to stay put. Guest: Liz Hoffman, Semafor's business and finance editor, host of Semafor's World Economy Summit, and author of Crash Landing: The Inside Story of How the World's Biggest Companies Survived an Economy on the Brink. Want more What Next? Join Slate Plus to unlock full, ad-free access to What Next and all your other favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the What Next show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, Ethan Oberman, and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why Trump wants to ouster his own appointee, Jerome Powell, from the Fed chair—and why the rest of the world is rooting for Powell to stay put. Guest: Liz Hoffman, Semafor's business and finance editor, host of Semafor's World Economy Summit, and author of Crash Landing: The Inside Story of How the World's Biggest Companies Survived an Economy on the Brink. Want more What Next? Join Slate Plus to unlock full, ad-free access to What Next and all your other favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the What Next show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme, Ethan Oberman, and Rob Gunther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
https://youtu.be/qctS25KQzrs Podcast audio: In this episode of The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast, Sam Weaver and Ben Bayer discuss the Trump administration's decision to cut federal funding to Columbia University in response to its handling of pro-Hamas protests. They argue that government involvement in universities makes such coercion possible and threatens intellectual freedom. Among the topics covered: How to think about the pro-Hamas protests at Columbia; The nature of Trump's actions against Columbia; How federal funding threatens intellectual freedom; How Trump's actions violate intellectual freedom; Why Trump's measures are uniquely destructive; How the concept of “academic freedom” confuses the issue; How to remove force from educational institutions. Mentioned in this podcast are Ayn Rand's essays “The Establishing of an Establishment” and “Fairness Doctrine for Education,” the article “More University Donors Should Go Galt,” and the podcast episode “DeSantis's Push to Ideologically Transform Florida Colleges.” This podcast was recorded on April 8, 2025 and posted on April 16, 2025. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Watch archived podcasts here.
Trump's coming for Jerome Powell — again — and Wall Street's rattled. But in crypto? We're still buying JPEGs, farming points, and memeing through the madness.Welcome back to “How It Works,” where we decode the absurd mechanics behind DeFi, DAOs, and the digital money machine.Today's episode covers:– Why Trump's attack on Powell actually matters– Why crypto keeps shrugging off macro panic– The future of monetary chaos, memecoins, and decentralized cloutWatch the full breakdown and subscribe for more daily signal.
In this episode, Matt and Chris pour themselves a stiff drink and slip into the fever‑dream crossover of Jordan Peterson and Michael Shellenberger, a conversation that opens with the claim that Western Europe is now the single greatest threat to free speech; yes, croissants and GDPR apparently out‑authoritarian China and Russia. According to Shellenberger, we can now rest safe as free speech has been restored and “America Is Back!” thanks to God-Emperor Trump and the living avatar of honest utterance, Elon 'Horus' Musk.Our hosts marvel as Shellenberger insists USAID is a rogue soft‑power leviathan that somehow staged January 6th, sabotaged the 2020 election, and deserves to be nuked from orbit... although he can't quite prove any of that YET. Alongside the conspiratorial drivel there is also a heavy serving of Peterson's obscurantist mythicism and dinner‑party anthropology as he explains how Hungary is a model democracy, the US nation beset by parasites, and that this is all inevitably connected to how people are not paying enough attention to Jesus.But that is not all! You will also learn about Manly Men vs. Gentlemen, Musk's “move fast and break government” ethos, and the revelation that free speech is not a nice‑to‑have but a must‑have—unless you are a lawyer, journalist, or student on the wrong side of the Trump administration. So buckle up for an hour of dystopian déjà vu, as two self‑styled rebel intellectuals morph into state propagandists, cheerleading every single action of Trump and Musk while lecturing the rest of us on free thought.Sources“Trump, Musk, Kennedy: The Dawn of Transparency,” The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast, Ep. 526.Shellenberger's Substack, including gems like "Why Trump's Victory Is, For Millions Of Us, Cathartic" and "Both USAID And The CIA Were Behind The Impeachment Of Trump in 2019"Taibbi & Shellenberger testify to the House Judiciary Committee to help uncover "the Biden-Harris Administration's unconstitutional censorship campaign"Singal-Minded articles detailing Shellenberger's sloppy journalism and conspiracy theories
On the show: Why Trump vetoed Israel's attack on Iran, the latest from Gaza and Yemen and we speak to ADC legal director Chris Godshall-Bennett about protecting rights amid US crackdown.
Why Trump’s tariffs show he’s the right man at the right time to take on China. // LongForm: GUEST: Jonathan Schanzer, executive vice president of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies. // Quick Hit: Guest: Mark Krikorian, executive director for the Center for Immigration Studies.
Markets are nervous, liquidity is drying up, and political messaging is inconsistent at best. In this week's Bits + Bips, the crew unpacks the shifting mood across capital markets and what it will take to bring back the risk-on energy. From Trump's high-stakes tariff strategy to whispers of deregulation, tax cuts, and even capital flooding, the stakes are rising. Plus: What would trigger a “Trump put” Will crypto finally benefit from the global chaos? Whether the devaluation of the yuan could be a big moment And how animal spirits might return… if they're properly incentivized Show highlights: Sponsors: Bitwise Hosts: James Seyffart, Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence Joe McCann, Founder, CEO, and CIO of Asymmetric Ram Ahluwalia, CFA, CEO and Founder of Lumida Noelle Acheson, Author of the “Crypto Is Macro Now” Newsletter Links Newsweek: Steve Bannon's 'Flood the Zone' Strategy Explained Amid Trump Policy Blitz Cointelegraph: Senator Tim Scott is confident market structure bill passed by August CoinDesk: Donald Trump's Memecoin Faces Massive $320M Token Unlock Amid Record Low Price Decrypt: Canada to Launch 'World First' Spot Solana ETFs With Staking This Week: Balchunas YouTube: The Great Tariff Debate with David Sacks, Larry Summers, and Ezra Klein Bloomberg: Investors Fear Another Big Blowup of Basis Trade as Treasuries Lose Haven Status Wall Street Journal: China's March Lending Jumped on Government Stimulus Push CoinTelegraph: Bitcoin Shows Growing Strength During Market Downturn — Wintermute Timestamps:
Confused by all the stock market headlines and tariff talk lately? Let's make it make sense. In this episode, the guys break down what's really going on with Trump's tariffs, the impact on the global economy, and why smart investors aren't panicking, they're preparing. Instead of focusing on the noise, they zero in on the opportunity: why this might actually be one of the best moments to start investing. From understanding what a stock actually is to how the S&P 500 has remained a consistent force since the 1920s, they'll walk you through key financial terms, smart entry points, and what you should have in place before you make your next move. Whether you're new to investing or ready to take things to the next level, this episode will help you see the market more clearly and build confidence to step in. “We can't control the chaos, only how we respond” - T Rex You'll leave this episode with… A clear understanding of what tariffs are and how they impact your money. Why Trump's tariffs are shaking up the global economy and what it means for you. A fresh perspective on how turbulent markets can create smart investment opportunities. What the stock market actually is, and how it works in plain terms. The difference between bullish and bearish markets and why it matters. What the S&P 500 is and why it's been a stable force since the 1920s. What blue chip and small cap companies are, and how to invest in them wisely. The first steps to take if you're ready to start investing. What an emergency fund is and how much of your income should go into it. Simple tools and resources to help you start investing with confidence. How your company might be able to help you grow your investments. The Manhood Experiment that gives you the confidence and inspiration to start your investment journey. ----- Leave a Review: If you enjoyed the show, please leave us an encouraging review and tell us why you loved the show. Remember to click ‘subscribe' so you get all of our latest episodes. https://ratethispodcast.com/man What is the Manhood Experiment? It's a weekly podcast where we give you one experiment to level up your mind, career, business, health, relationships and more! For more tips and behind the scenes, follow us on: Instagram @ManhoodExperiment Tiktok @ManhoodExperiment Threads @ManhoodExperiment Submit your questions @ www.manhoodexperiment.com
Support The Glenn Show at http://glennloury.substack.com VIdeo Links 0:00 Intro 0:45 Why Trump's tariffs alarm economists 8:18 Are the tariffs designed to offset Trump's tax cuts? 11:30 Larry's break with Senator Ron Johnson 14:16 Larry: We're not in a trade war with other countries, we're in a trade war with other people 22:44 Is Trump […]
Tariffs were back on the table, and then they weren't. Last week, the Trump administration stunned markets with an announcement of sweeping new tariffs, including a 10% blanket rate and a 125% tariff on Chinese imports. But within days, most of those tariffs were put on a 90-day pause. The result? A rollercoaster in equities, credit, and crypto… and plenty of questions about what's really next. Seth Ginns, managing partner at CoinFund, is watching all of this closely. He says the data is flashing stress, but underneath, something else is building. In this episode, Seth breaks down: Why tariffs hit crypto harder than most investors expected The metrics that could signal the next macro moves and their impact on digital assets Why he's still cautiously bullish, even amid volatility Whether an altcoin season is coming Why Bitcoin's safe haven narrative might finally be tested Why the Trump administration's policies, despite the turbulence, boost crypto Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com Thank you to our sponsors! BitKey: Use code UNCHAINED for 20% off FalconX Mantle Guest Seth Ginns, Managing Partner at CoinFund Links Subscribe to our new crypto + macro newsletter! https://bitsandbips.beehiiv.com/subscribe Recent coverage of Unchained on the economy and tariffs: Arthur Hayes on Why Tariffs Will Be Good for Bitcoin and Crypto Bits + Bips: Why a U.S. Recession May Be Coming — And Still Isn't Priced In Bits + Bips: Trump's Tariffs Are Causing Mayhem, But Will They Revive U.S. Manufacturing? Trump Tariffs Sink Crypto, BlackRock Pumps Bitcoin's Bags Why Trump-Induced Stagflation Could Finally Make Bitcoin a Safe Haven In Market Crash, What Should You Buy? Crypto VCs Are Making These Bets Bitcoin Tops $83,000 as Tariff Pause Sends Markets Soaring Crypto Traders See Another $1B Liquidated Amid Tariff Turbulence Timestamps:
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The markets are rattled. Tariffs are rising. Investors are pulling back. In this week's Bits + Bips, the panel digs into what's really driving the selloff, why the Fed may be stuck, and how Trump's tariff logic could trigger deeper economic shocks than anyone expects. Plus: Whether Bitcoin becomes a safe haven What makes this downturn different from 2022 and 2020 Why a potential recession still isn't priced in Whether Congress can take the tariff button away from Trump And yes, Ram coins a new term: FAFO tariffs
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Markets are tanking and Trump's back with tariffs — but should Kiwis be panicking? In this episode, we break down what's really causing the global market dip, how tariffs are affecting everything from inflation to business confidence, and what smart Kiwi investors should be doing right now — whether you're buying, selling, or just riding it out.What we cover:Why Trump's new tariffs are shaking global markets The impact on Kiwi investors What a balanced investment portfolio looks like in volatile times What Kiwis should actually do right nowNext Steps: Feeling unsure about your investments in a falling market? Lighthouse Wealth helps Kiwis build resilient portfolios that align with their goals—no matter the market mood. Reach out today for expert advice and peace of mind.Want to learn more? Check out these episodes below:OCR Predictions: Orr Is Out, Tariffs Are InIs The S&P 500 Just An Illusion Of Diversification?For more money tips follow us on:FacebookInstagramThe content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions.
As markets react to President Trump's new tariffs, Americans are starting to feel the pressure. In this episode of The P.A.S. Report, Professor Nick Giordano breaks down the week ahead and what's at stake. Do the American people have the resolve to support Trump's economic strategy, or is confidence beginning to crack? With media fearmongering ramping up and globalists sounding the alarm, will Trump hold the line, or will the pressure force him to back down? And most importantly, what's the real long-term play behind these tariffs? Episode Highlights: • Market reaction update: Why investors are jittery and how tariff uncertainty is fueling the drop • Is free trade a myth? Why Trump's critics overlook decades of unfair practices by other nations • Trump's long game: Using hard economic power to reshape global trade • Can Americans endure short-term pain for long-term gain? The political risks of economic volatility • Will BRICS gain ground as U.S. adversaries test Trump's resolve, and what this means for America's global position
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.theflyingfrisby.comI don't normally put out market commentary on a Sunday, especially on a Sunday evening, but the events of last week were so extraordinary I feel I have to.We are in full-on crash mode, it seems. The price action reminds me of the Covid panic or even 2008. It almost doesn't matter what you own. Portfolios around the world have been battered.The declines in the final two days of last week, since so-called “Liberation Day”, when President Trump announced his tariffs, are roughly as follows:* Bitcoin: -1%* Gold: -3%* S&P 500: -9%* Nasdaq: -10%* Brent Crude: -12.5%* Copper: -13% (phew!)Magnificent Seven:* MSFT: -6%* GOOGL: -7%* AMZN: -13%* META: -14%* NVDA: -15%* TSLA: -15%* AAPL: -17%We are, of course, very long gold and bitcoin here at The Flying Frisby, so I guess we've come out of this comparatively unscathed. What's more, we have a good allocation to wealth preservation in the Dolce Far Niente portfolio. But our speculative positions, like everyone's, have been hit, and I'm angry with myself for not getting more defensive sooner. I've been saying for some time I don't like the price action one bit- eg here and here - and the words of that freaky preacher keep ringing in my ears.In any case, there's no point beating myself up. Life is easy in hindsight. Investing is even easier.I spent considerable time on Friday and Saturday reading and watching interviews, trying to understand exactly what these tariffs are about and what the implications are, and I think I have come up with something of a roadmap.We'll start by explaining the plan. Then we'll look at what comes next. And, finally, we'll look at what to do with some of our recent speculations.Why our opinion is irrelevantI'm a free-trade guy, or at least I was. I'm not quite sure what I am any more. But I'm not going to waste my time - or yours - here with arguments about whether tariffs are a good thing or not. There's no point. My time - and yours - would be as well spent howling at the moon. As far as I know, Donald Trump isn't a reader of The Flying Frisby. He knows his own mind and he's not going to turn to this Substack, or any of our social media feeds, for policy advice.Don't be like DT. Subscribe to the Flying Frisby.Tariffs are here, and they're here to stay. Trump is attempting a major economic redesign - the kind of reset that those who rail against economic injustice have been calling for for years. Now it's here, and as we look at our portfolios, many of us aren't so sure we want it.What I want to understand, first, is the logic behind the tariffs, then their implications, so we can best navigate them.The first thing to note I've already said: Trump isn't going to backtrack. As I watched tumbling share prices on Friday, I thought to myself—he's going to backtrack. He has to. But Trump isn't the Conservative Party, or indeed the Labour Party, changing tack at the slightest sign of discontent. Critics say he'll cave if stocks keep tanking, I'm not so sure. His track record suggests otherwise, and he's put a loyal and strong team together to back him up and implement his plan.He's going to give his tariffs longer than a couple of days to have an impact.Many say Trump hasn't properly thought this through. Of course, he has. He's been thinking about it night and day for years. He'll have been thinking about little else as he wrestles with the problem of how to reinvigorate industrial America. That doesn't mean his plan will work, but the idea he hasn't thought about it is just a facile invention of Trump perma-critics to use against him.Trump may be a bit of a clown - he has a comedic instinct and can't resist a gag - but he's not stupid. Clowns rarely are.Why Trump's doing what he's doingTrump intensely dislikes the decimation of industrial America, which began in the 1980s and still continues, with the outsourcing of manufacturing to Asia and elsewhere. Even 40 years ago , he was giving interviews about this (hence why I say he has thought it through) and he wants to restore it. That's part of what he means when he says, “Make America great again.”He can see that while the American coasts may have thrived, thanks largely to finance and tech, much of what is in between has not. This is the America he wants to make great again.There are two reasons he wants to revive American industry. First, is that he believes the model by which America takes on debt to buy cheap stuff from China is unsustainable and has to stop - and the sooner the better. So it's for the good of the American economy. Second, is for reasons of security. While China and the US may be trading partners now, they are also rivals, and if your rival is making your essential military and strategic equipment and components, whether it's semi-conductors, industrial and consumer electronics, pharmaceuticals or battery and energy storage systems, you have a big problem on your hands. Covid exposed just how fragile supply chains are, and Trump has taken it as an early warning sign.Something very similar, as readers of Daylight Robbery will know, happened in the US after its War of 1812 with the British, a war that lasted three years. The war badly exposed US over-reliance on British industrial goods, so the US introduced tariffs in 1816 to try and nurture and grow its own industry. Those tariffs ended up having grave long-term consequences (they were a major factor in the lead up to the civil war - but that was 45 years later). In the short term, they worked. (More on this here).Coming to America“Come and build your factories in the US,” Trump is saying. “Then you won't pay tariffs. Relocate from China, Mexico, Vietnam.”Here's a case in point. Jaguar Land Rover has already announced it's halting shipments to the US for one month. Now, this company's management - remember its recent rebrand? (see below) - is on the opposing side of the culture war to Donald Trump and MAGA, so that is one factor at play. But when I wrote my piece about how good self-driving Teslas are, a lot of people commented that the Jags are better. I don't know—I haven't been in one. But for sure, Jaguar Land Rover won't want to lose momentum or network effect in this all important arms race, particularly while Tesla is struggling: 45% off its recent highs, victim to nationwide vandalism and Elon Musk no longer the darling but the villain of the eco-warrior left. So what does Jaguar do now? Not sell into the all-important US markets? Pay 25% tariffs? Or build a factory stateside? I think the answer is fairly obvious.Whatever it chooses to do, it's going to take longer than a couple of days.With DOGE and the shrinking of the US state, meanwhile, there'll be plenty of workers to fill those new positions. As the US state shrinks, its private sector grows. That's the idea, anyway.His tariffs may lead to higher prices for American consumers, as many have pointed out, but not as high as widely thought, argues Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in this recent interview with Tucker Carlson (a recommended watch, by the way). Bessent's calculations are that tariffs won't gouge consumers as much as feared. What's more, the revenue from tariffs could eventually enable lower levels of taxation back home, which will further ease pressure on US citizens, those who work at least.What about the upheaval Trump tariffs cause to the rest of the world? Not his problem. America first.Yet he's creating enormous uncertainty, and markets are tanking. On Friday, markets were in full panic mode, and the baby was being thrown out with the bathwater. What about that?The amazing stat which shows why Trump won't give two hoots about the stock market - for nowAt this point, I want to press upon you one of the most telling statistics I've seen for some time:* The richest 1% of Americans own 50% of US stocks, worth $23 trillion.* The bottom 50% of U.S. adults hold only 1% of stocks, worth $480 billion.If you expand to the top 10%, that group holds 87% of stocks, valued at $36 trillion. If I'm correctly inferring Bessent's comments, at this current point, Trump doesn't care about Wall Street, or Silicon Valley, or the parts of the US economy that have become so rich over the past 40 years. It's the bottom 50 - or even 80% - that Trump is concerned with. They hardly own any stocks, so the market mayhem won't matter so much to them. Wall Street has made good for decades. It can suffer a bit of pain while Main Street gets rebuilt.It's worth noting, by the way, that US equities were enormously overvalued when Trump took office, so some kind of correction had to happen anyway. The Shiller price-to-earnings ratio was at its third highest level in history (the only times it was higher was 2000 and 2007, and we all know what happened next). That's why Warren Buffett built up his enormous cash position two months ago ($330 billion). Buffett, by the way, really is a genius.Best to get the inevitable correction out of the way early in the Presidency. What's more, as Bessent points out, these market declines began several weeks ago with China's AI announcement of DeepSeek, the app that can do everything ChatGPT and Grok can do with much lower power use. Prior to that, the Magnificent Seven had driven the extraordinary gains seen in the S&P 500 over the previous 18 months. Strip them out, and the picture was much less rosy. (Now the Mag7're down 30-45%).Trump's announcement may have pricked the bubble, but a bubble is still a bubble and if one thing doesn't burst it, something else will.Trump's plan, meanwhile, (and I'm not saying it'll work, everyone will have their opinion) is not to boost the stock market. It is to reset the economy. The economy and the stock market are not the same thing.Some numbersThe US is trapped in a vicious debt spiral.$36 trillion is the current US National Debt. The US will spend $6 trillion this year, while only collecting $4 trillion in tax revenue. So there is a $2 trillion deficit. It will borrow the difference, and the debt will grow to $38 trillion. The DOGE plan is reduce the deficit by 1 trillion by getting rid of waste, corruption and more. The tariff plan is to raise another half trillion in revenue. Plus, as a result of tariffs, more business relocates to the US, which also increases revenue. Mass deregulation will also make doing business easier and further add to both economic growth and tax revenue. Then there is Trump citizenship plan. According to Grok, 1 million people worldwide could realistically afford to buy a US residency for $5 million. Let's say 10% of them did that. That's another $500 billion and the $2 trillion deficit is eradicated. Suddenly the US is running a surplus.This all means the US gets in a better position to lower taxes, which will further increase revenue (the golden rule of Daylight Robbery), because trade will increase as a result. Trump could lower corporation taxes to 15% which would be a lot more attractive than the rates of 20-30% paid in Europe. So business relocates to the US. He could lower income taxes, especially for high earners, thereby attracting higher earners to the US. Meanwhile, the cost of all that debt starts to come down, thereby freeing up even more capital.And, suddenly, you are in a virtuous cycle.These numbers make it look easy. But to get there takes an enormous fight - standing up to vested interests, taking on a cultural establishment that detests you, the media, the woke, Trump Derangement Syndrome and so on. It's not easy, and it requires a lot of backbone. The three essential keys to the Trump resetSo what fundamentals does this economic reset need, and how does the US get there?First, it needs cheap energy. Cheap energy is fundamental to economic growth: economies need energy. That's happening. Crude has fallen more than 10% since “Liberation Day”. Falls were turbocharged when, on Thursday, 8 OPEC nations made the surprise announcement that they were ending output cuts and increasing supply. Plus we have the domestic policy of drill baby drill. What with the plethora of natural gas and other shale energy co-products, we're going to see a lot of cheap energy. (Which is going to make our own Ed Miliband's high-energy-cost policies look even more deranged.)Second, it needs a cheaper dollar. A weaker dollar will encourage investment and relocation from overseas (it makes the US cheaper). That's happening too. Indeed, what was so unique about this week's panic is that the dollar—usually the first port of call in a financial storm—didn't rise (at least not at first). Here is the US dollar index. It's coming down. It's already down almost 10% from its highs. That means America just got 10% cheaper to invest in. A move back to the low 90s, or even below, would be ideal.What is the third component?And what next for markets?
After President Donald Trump's proud announcement of ‘Liberation Day' tariffs, markets worldwide took a tumble. Shortly after Trump's Rose Garden announcement concluded, James Seyffart, Steven Ehrlich, Ram Ahluwalia, and guest Quinn Thompson discussed: How markets reacted Whether tariffs can bring middle-class jobs back to America Who will end up paying the most Future possibilities of war, recession and stagflation How it all affects crypto Sponsors: Bitwise Hosts: James Seyffart, Research Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence Ram Ahluwalia, CFA, CEO and Founder of Lumida Guests: Steven Ehrlich, High Scribe of the Unchained Kingdom Quinn Thompson, Master of Macro at Lekker Capital Links Trump Tariffs Shake Markets New York Times: A Stunned World Reckons With Economic Fallout From Trump's Tariffs Wall Street Journal: U.S. Stock Futures, Dollar Tumble on Trump Tariff Plans New York Times: A Timeline of Trump's On-Again, Off-Again Tariffs US Tariff History CATO Institute: The Problem of the Tariff in American Economic History, 1787–1934 Brookings: Did Trump's tariffs benefit American workers and national security? Impact on Bitcoin and Crypto Unchained: Why Trump-Induced Stagflation Could Finally Make Bitcoin a Safe Haven Unchained: How a Radical Proposal in Trump's World Could Hurt Stablecoins, but Boost Bitcoin The Concerned Consumer and CEO CBS: Consumer confidence slumps to 12-year low as Americans fret over their financial prospects NPR: Why CEOs are calm about tariffs in public — but 'very discouraged' in private
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Are tariffs hurting American consumers or helping rebuild the U.S. economy? In this deep-dive episode, we break down Donald Trump's latest tariff policies and what they really mean for jobs, prices, trade, and the future of personal finance in America.We'll explain what tariffs are, why Trump is using them as a core economic strategy, and how they've historically shaped the U.S. economy. You'll hear about the pros, the cons, the real numbers, and what mainstream media often misses about this controversial topic.Whether you're worried about rising prices or excited about reshoring American manufacturing, this episode will give you the full picture. If you care about economic independence, job creation, global trade, or the future of your paycheck — this is the video for you.Topics covered include: – What are tariffs and how they work – Why Trump is bringing tariffs back in 2025 – How tariffs affect U.S. jobs, manufacturing, and national security – The impact of tariffs on inflation and consumer prices – COVID-19's supply chain lessons and economic vulnerability – Why some economists and businesses oppose tariffs – Trump's vision for using tariffs to replace income taxes – What the future could look like if this policy succeedsSubscribe to the channel for more empowering content on personal finance, investing, and self-improvement. Don't miss out on the opportunity to unlock your true financial potential and live a life of abundance. It's time to invest in yourself and create the future you deserve!Articles Used:https://www.bls.gov/charts/job-openings-and-labor-turnover/opening-hire-seps-rates.htmhttps://news.vanderbilt.edu/2019/07/18/decline-of-u-s-auto-industry-linked-to-midcentury-shift-in-production-models/https://kogod.american.edu/autoindex/2024https://data.bls.gov/timeseries/CEU3133600101?amp%253bdata_tool=XGtable&output_view=data&include_graphs=truehttps://www.macrotrends.net/global-metrics/countries/usa/united-states/trade-balance-deficithttps://www.usfunds.com/resource/the-surprising-history-of-tariffs-and-their-role-in-u-s-economic-policy/https://taxfoundation.org/data/all/federal/latest-federal-income-tax-data-2025/**Support the Stream By Shopping at Our Store** Buy Your Financial Mirror Gear: https://www.thefinancialmirror.org/shop YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefinancialmirrorRumble: https://rumble.com/TheFinancialMirrorFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefinancialmirr0rX: https://twitter.com/financialmirr0rInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefinancialmirror/Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/thefinancialmirrorIf you are in need of a Financial Coach, don't waste another day of being in debt, not planning for retirement, or simply wondering where your money went each month. Today is the day to take control of your finances and I can help, no issue is too big or too small. Contact me at https://www.thefinancialmirror.org/#TrumpTariffs #TariffsExplained #EconomicPolicy #USManufacturing #TradeWar #Trump2025 #MadeInAmerica #AmericaFirst #SupplyChainCrisis #Inflation2025 #GlobalTrade #ImportTax #IncomeTax #Reshoring #NationalSecurity #BuyAmerican #TariffDebate #PersonalFinance #EconomicStrategy #TrumpEconomy #ManufacturingJobs #ChinaTrade #USTradePolicy #ForeignImports #AmericaComeback
In this episode, host Corey Nathan reconnects with his longtime friend Gary Keifer, an expat currently living in Peru. Gary brings a refreshingly honest and “untethered” perspective to U.S. politics, unfiltered by party loyalty or institutional affiliation. With a background in comedy, improv, and theater, Gary offers thoughtful insights rooted in personal experience and global observations. The conversation spans topics from immigration and working-class politics to why Gary abstained from discussing American politics for years—until now. Together, Corey and Gary exemplify what it means to engage in civil discourse across ideological lines. What We Discuss: Why Gary calls himself an "untethered expat" and what that means for his political views. How the Clinton-era Democratic strategy toward the working class contributed to the rise of Trump. Why immigration is the central issue Gary believes needs urgent resolution—and how both parties have failed on it. The limitations of elite political commentary and the value of everyday perspectives. Why Trump's populism appeals to working-class voters despite his billionaire status. The potential dangers of overreaching political mandates and ignoring opposing voices. Episode Highlights: [00:02:00] – Corey introduces Gary, a longtime friend with a unique expat perspective on U.S. politics. [00:04:30] – Gary explains his belief in choosing “common people” over public figures for meaningful conversations. [00:08:00] – Why Gary broke his two-year vow of not discussing U.S. politics. [00:10:30] – How Bill Clinton's shift away from labor shaped modern political realignment. [00:16:00] – A comedic (and thought-provoking) take on Trump's origin story and Steve Bannon's influence. [00:30:00] – Gary criticizes both parties for exploiting immigration and creating a caste system. [00:34:00] – Corey and Gary analyze Biden's early decisions and whether reversing Trump-era immigration policies was a political mistake. [00:45:00] – The bipartisan immigration deal Trump blocked—and what it reveals about political strategy. [01:00:00] – Gary pleads: “Just give Trump the win on immigration so we can move on.” Featured Quotes: “Fascism doesn't just appear out of nowhere. It fills a void left by something else.” – Gary Keifer “You can't skip Chapter One of fascism—how we got here matters.” – Gary Keifer “Compromise is the substrate of democracy.” – Corey Nathan “At the end of the day, we're just regular guys trying to have conversations most people are avoiding.” – Corey Nathan
Donald Trump is portrayed as a "populist" committed to average working-class people, but his policies benefit wealthy elites at the expense of everyone else. His administration includes 13 billionaires -- including Elon Musk, the world's richest oligarch -- and he is cutting taxes on the rich and corporations while imposing a consumption tax on the poor through tariffs. Ben Norton explains how Trump is waging a class war. VIDEO with charts here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eL8cg-wWBO8 Check out our related video on JD Vance's speech on reindustrializing the US: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywmpea6vvOE Why Donald Trump won the US election: https://geopoliticaleconomy.com/2024/11/08/donald-trump-us-election-kamala-harris-economy/ Topics 0:00 Intro 0:09 (CLIP) Trump at McDonald's 0:33 Billionaires in Trump admin 1:36 Big Tech oligarchs 2:36 Corruption and bribery 3:17 Trump meme coin 4:20 Tax cuts for the rich 5:20 Tariffs are a tax 6:45 Trump's tax law benefited rich 8:25 Billionaires avoid taxes 10:01 Historical tax rates 11:44 Corporate tax rate 12:50 Progressive taxation 15:02 Why Trump won: inflation 16:43 Election turnout 18:02 Trump's low approval rating 20:20 Why people are angry 21:03 (CLIP) Obama on Wall Street 21:19 BlackRock CEO 21:48 Elon Musk 22:12 (CLIP) Trump on Tesla 22:21 US economy relies on rich 24:05 Unemployment rate is misleading 25:36 Stagnant real wages 29:34 Inflation is sticky 30:31 No more cheap goods 31:14 Scott Bessent & George Soros 33:25 (CLIP) Scott Bessent on American Dream 33:40 Cheap goods & China 36:51 Tariffs & reindustrialization 38:22 Myth of American Dream 40:07 US life expectancy is falling 41:17 Scapegoating 43:37 Recession warnings 45:01 Housing 47:02 Elon Musk buys White House position 47:35 Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman 48:34 Trump's fake "populism" 49:22 Hopeful examples 50:15 Mexico: AMLO 51:43 Mexico: Claudia Sheinbaum 53:11 Learning from Mexico 54:50 China's poverty reduction 57:54 US oligarchy 58:37 Outro
Today's show discusses some of Trump's emerging domestic policies, with focus on what's behind shutting down the Education Dept., Trump Tariffs, and the $4.5T tax cuts working its way through Congress. What's the real impact of Tariffs on inflation and economic growth? What's Trump's 3 part tax strategy? Which presidents since 2001 are responsible for cutting US taxes by $17 trillion and how much did each contribute? Why Trump's overall fiscal policies are classic Neoliberalism. The show also comments on US air attacks on Yemen and Trump-Putin's phone calls and scenarios for future US-Russia-Ukraine negotiations.
People who rely on Social Security checks may be feeling a little iffy about President Trump's intentions. Trump spoke to a joint session of Congress last night and once again, raised the issue of possible fraud within the Social Security system. He's convinced dead people are getting checks The Social Security administration addressed the matter recently saying the numbers are part of a known problem with the government's data with millions of people over age 100 in the Social Security Administration's database, but the vast majority aren't receiving benefits. Why Trump keeps raising the issue when it's been explained is unclear, but both Trump and Elon Musk have been exaggerating figures and misrepresenting Social Security data as part of the Doge cost cutting agenda We will check in with presidential historian John Rothmann for his perspective on Trump's address. The measles outbreak continues to spread.We will check in with emergency medicine specialist Dr. Michael Daignault. If you have questions for him, we will try to get at least a few on. Find us at themarkthompsonshow@gmail.comProgramming Note: Belinda Waymouth is off today.The Mark Thompson Show 3/5/25Patreon subscribers are the backbone of the show! If you'd like to help, here's our Patreon Link:https://www.patreon.com/themarkthompsonshowMaybe you're more into PayPal. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=PVBS3R7KJXV24And you'll find everything on our website: https://www.themarkthompsonshow.com
5pm: Why Trump’s joint remarks to Congress won’t be a ‘State of the Union’ address // Trump’s trade war draws swift retaliation as Mexico, Canada and China impose tariffs on the US // White House press secretary insists tariffs on Canada & Mexico are over fentanyl // Zelensky Calls Heated Meeting With Trump ‘Regrettable’ in Bid to Mend Ties // Trump takes aim at “illegal protests” // What is an “illegal protest” // Mice genetically engineered with thick hair to resemble extinct woolly mammoth // House filmed performing CPR // This Day in history // 1960 - Lucille Ball files for divorce from Desi Arnez // Letters
To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plus This week, we discuss Donald Trump's broad pardons for January 6th and Joe Biden's preemptive pardons for Trump critics and his own family members. Then, we talk about Trump's Executive Orders and whether there's a growing appetite for something resembling a more monarchical presidency Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we discuss Donald and Melania Trump launching memecoins (don't worry, we'll explain) and the serious ethical questions they raise Joining Ron Steslow on this week's panel: Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP) Marc Caputo (Senior Politics Reporter at Axios) Segments this week: (02:54) Pardons (24:48) Executive Orders Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don't miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus. Send your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at (202) 455-4558 Follow this week's panel on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/LPDonovan https://x.com/MarcACaputo Related reading: Segment 1: Axios - "F--k it: Release 'em all": Why Trump embraced broad Jan. 6 pardons Politico - There's reason to be worried about the plethora of pardons from Trump and Biden - POLITICO Politico - Biden said his pardon of family was meant to shield them from Trump. That's not the full story. - POLITICO Segment 2: Reason - With executive order avalanche, Trump continues trend toward a monarchical presidency NYT - ‘The Interview': Curtis Yarvin Says Democracy is Done - The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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