Bulwark Takes
The Strait Could Open Now. It Wouldn't Matter. (w/ Tracy Alloway & Jordan Ritter Conn) | Bulwark Pod
This episode unpacks the current economic landscape, from market volatility driven by geopolitical events to the structural shifts impacting male identity and community in America.
BREAKING: UMICH Consumer Sentiment Hits Lowest Point EVER | Receipts LIVE
Despite official optimism, consumer sentiment has plummeted to record lows due to surging energy prices, geopolitical instability, and concerns over market manipulation, signaling deep underlying economic uncertainty.
BREAKING: Trump Unveils Insane New Budget; March Jobs Numbers
The Trump administration's latest budget proposal prioritizes massive defense and immigration enforcement spending while cutting critical domestic programs like scientific research and social services, leading hosts to question its political viability and economic sense.
Even Megyn Kelly Calls Trump’s Presidency a “Five-Alarm Fire” (w/ Bill Kristol) | Bulwark Podcast
Tim Miller and Bill Kristol dissect the escalating Iran conflict, the DHS shutdown, and the severe economic repercussions, framing the Trump administration's actions as a 'five-alarm fire' due to congressional inaction and presidential disengagement.
The Economic Consequences of Trump’s Iran War (w/ Catherine Rampell) | Bulwark on Sunday
This episode dissects the severe economic fallout of a hypothetical Trump-initiated war with Iran, revealing how pre-existing fragilities like inflation and stagnant job growth are exacerbated by disrupted oil supplies and destroyed infrastructure.
A Monthlong Closure of Hormuz Will Bankrupt Countries (w/ Sal Mercogliano)
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical global trade choke point, is now under de facto Iranian control, leading to economic disruption, humanitarian crises for seafarers, and a potential restructuring of global trade patterns if the closure persists.
BREAKING: Massive Oil Price Increases
Hosts Tim Miller and Jonathan Vlass discuss the immediate and severe global economic fallout from the escalating Iran war, driven by a massive spike in crude oil prices and Trump's unexpected doubling down on the conflict.
BREAKING: Jobs Report Shows MAJOR Miss; Warning Signs for Economy
A new jobs report reveals significant losses and a slowing economy, exacerbated by the administration's Middle East war and trade policies, creating a 'handcuffed' Federal Reserve scenario with looming inflation and political fallout.
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