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May 14, 2026US-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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Apr 12, 2026Middle ClassHousing PolicyZoning Laws

Zoning Laws Are Killing the Middle Class (w/ Mechele Dickerson) | How to Fix It

Professor Mechele Dickerson outlines specific, actionable policy changes at federal, state, and local levels to rebuild the American middle class, focusing on housing, education, and labor.

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Feb 27, 2026Political StrategyDonald TrumpZohran Mamdani

Did Zohran Mamdani Just Outplay Trump?

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's unexpected meeting with Donald Trump, yielding policy wins and a surprising optical victory, sparks a debate on political strategy and the dangers of engaging with Trump.

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