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Trump & Hegseth Are Increasingly Delusional on Hormuz; TACO Incoming? | Morning Chaser
The Bulwark hosts critically analyze the Trump administration's 'delusional' handling of the Strait of Hormuz crisis, detailing its severe economic repercussions, the erosion of US alliances, and Trump's self-serving political messaging.

Trump Won’t Stop—Because He Can’t Look Weak | Secret Podcast Preview
Trump's desperate need to avoid appearing weak is driving dangerous escalation in the Iran conflict, threatening the petrodollar system and the collapse of the US-led world order.

Markets Rattled, Consumer Sentiment Plunges—While Trump Plays Emperor
Markets are dangerously underpricing global war risks, leading to surging inflation expectations and a looming recession, while systemic fragilities like the AI bubble and private credit markets could compound the crisis.

Trump’s War Is Worse Than the Market Thinks (w/ Jeffrey Goldberg & Joe Weisenthal) | Bulwark Podcast
The ongoing Iran conflict exposes critical flaws in US leadership and strategy, while global markets dangerously underestimate its long-term economic fallout, from surging commodity prices to a potential weakening of the dollar's reserve status.

Even Trump’s Cheerleaders Are Saying “Oops” | The Next Level
The Bulwark hosts debate the 'stove touching' theory, arguing that current geopolitical and economic crises, exacerbated by political leadership, are a necessary but dangerous learning moment for the American public.

New Inflation Warnings from Fed; Could Iran War Raise Prices AND Cause Recession?
This episode details a worst-case economic scenario where the Iran war, combined with an AI bubble and private credit risks, could trigger a global recession or depression, leaving policymakers with few effective tools.

BREAKING: Trump Melts Down at Davos, Confuses Iceland and Greenland
Donald Trump's chaotic Davos speech, marked by confusing Iceland for Greenland and threatening allies, exposed the US's eroding global standing and introduced significant economic and geopolitical instability.
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