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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.
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.
Republicans Don't Even Pretend to Care About Debt (w/ Jessica Riedl) | Mona Charen Show
Both Republican and Democratic parties have abandoned fiscal responsibility, leading the U.S. towards an inevitable debt crisis exacerbated by demographic shifts and ineffective policy approaches.
Trump’s Latest Enemies Are His Own People
Donald Trump consistently frames independent actions by his appointees and party members—from Supreme Court justices to state governors—as personal betrayals, expecting absolute loyalty over constitutional duty or independent judgment.
BREAKING: Massive Jobs Revision Clouds Jan. Gains (w/ Paul Krugman)
Despite strong January job numbers, a significant downward revision of last year's job growth, coupled with political interference in the Federal Reserve and economically damaging immigration policies, paints a concerning picture for the US economy.
Trump’s Crypto Grift Is Imploding
The crypto market, including Trump-linked digital assets, is experiencing a broad-based sell-off driven by rising interest rates and a shift away from speculative investments, with implications for the broader economy.
BREAKING: DOJ Threatens Fed Chair With Criminal Charges
The Department of Justice's criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jay Powell for alleged false testimony is framed by hosts as a politically motivated attack by Donald Trump, aiming to undermine the Federal Reserve's independence and control interest rate policy.
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