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Trump’s China Trip Is a Global Humiliation (Catherine Rampell & Rep Garcia) | Bulwark Podcast
US-China RelationsGeopoliticsGlobal Economy

Trump’s China Trip Is a Global Humiliation (Catherine Rampell & Rep Garcia) | Bulwark Podcast

This episode dissects the economic and political fallout from Trump's policies, including his China trip, the Iran war, and the ongoing Epstein cover-up, revealing a US in decline and a fragile domestic economy.

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America Looks Weak Right Now (w/ Bill Kristol) | The Bulwark Podcast
White House Correspondents' DinnerFalse Flag TheoriesPolitical Violence

America Looks Weak Right Now (w/ Bill Kristol) | The Bulwark Podcast

Tim Miller and Bill Kristol dissect the White House Correspondents' Dinner incident, the ongoing Iran War, and Trump's declining political standing, arguing that America's global position and domestic political landscape are in flux.

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Trump & Hegseth Are Increasingly Delusional on Hormuz; TACO Incoming? | Morning Chaser
GeopoliticsForeign PolicyGlobal Economy

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.

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Trump Won’t Stop—Because He Can’t Look Weak | Secret Podcast Preview
GeopoliticsUS Foreign PolicyIran Conflict

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.

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Markets Rattled, Consumer Sentiment Plunges—While Trump Plays Emperor
Global EconomyMarket RiskInflation

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.

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Trump’s War Is Worse Than the Market Thinks (w/ Jeffrey Goldberg & Joe Weisenthal) | Bulwark Podcast
Iran WarGeopoliticsGlobal Economy

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.

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Even Trump’s Cheerleaders Are Saying “Oops” | The Next Level
GeopoliticsMiddle East conflictEnergy crisis

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.

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New Inflation Warnings from Fed; Could Iran War Raise Prices AND Cause Recession?
Global EconomyIran WarOil Shock

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.

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BREAKING: Trump Melts Down at Davos, Confuses Iceland and Greenland
US Foreign PolicyInternational RelationsGeopolitics

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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