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Trump’s “Economy” Speech Went off the Rails
An economist dissects Donald Trump's Detroit Economic Club speech, revealing how his economic claims are misleading and his proposed policies are either illegal, ineffective, or counterproductive to affordability.

Is Trump Punishing Colorado? (w/ Gov. Jared Polis)
Colorado Governor Jared Polis details his 'Western Libertarian' approach to governance, balancing fiscal conservatism with progressive social policies, while navigating alleged federal targeting by the Trump administration.

Debunking MAGA Myths about the Economy (w/ Catherine Rampell) | Mona Charen Show
This episode dissects common MAGA economic claims, revealing how policies like tariffs and political interference in the Federal Reserve actively harm US manufacturing, agriculture, and overall economic stability, often exacerbating the very problems they claim to solve.
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