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Nobel Prize-Winning Economist Joseph Stiglitz Slams Trump’s Myths About Tariffs, Affordability
Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz systematically refutes former President Trump's economic claims regarding tariffs, job growth, and affordability, presenting evidence that tariffs are paid by Americans and that key economic metrics worsened under his policies.
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Top U.S. & World Headlines — January 13, 2026
This episode details a range of critical global and domestic events, from federal overreach in immigration enforcement and international conflicts to significant labor disputes and threats to press freedom.
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