Global Economy
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.

Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: Trump Is FUMING! Iran’s MASSIVE Move Just Changed The World Order
Experts Richard Wolff and Michael Hudson dissect Trump's 'bluster and blather' on Iran, revealing a rapidly shifting global order where the US faces economic decline, regional realignments, and a loss of financial trust, accelerating a worldwide pivot away from the dollar and Western influence.

Larry Johnson: Nothing Less Than Full Exit’: Lebanese Pres. Issues Ultimatum on Israeli Occupation
Larry Johnson details the significant geopolitical shifts in the Middle East, including Lebanon's unprecedented demand for Israeli withdrawal, the ongoing economic fallout from the Strait of Hormuz disruption, and the formation of a new regional security alliance backed by Russia and China.

LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS - 6/22/26
The US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland resulted in significant concessions to Iran, including $12 billion in unfrozen funds and lifted oil sanctions, despite Donald Trump's erratic behavior and attempts to sabotage the deal, highlighting America's weakened global standing and the vulnerability of the agreement.

Fox Freaks Out Over Teens Not Getting Pregnant. White Birthrate Panic Exposed
Roland Martin and guests expose the 'white birthrate panic' on Fox News, linking declining white fertility rates and anti-immigrant policies to a perceived threat to 'white power' and global demographic shifts.

Richard Wolff: TRUMP CAVES: The Era of American Dominance is OVER
A new US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding signals a significant decline in American global dominance, marking a strategic victory for Iran and its allies, and forcing a re-evaluation of global supply chains and military efficacy.

BREAKING: Tomahawk MISSILES Strike IRGC Targets, U.S.-Tehran Negotiations Progress | TBN Israel
The US launched Tomahawk missile strikes against Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps targets, dismantling their coastal infrastructure, while simultaneously engaging in secret negotiations and securing the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a strategy of 'coercive diplomacy' to force a deal.

Pepe Escobar: 12 Ballistic Missiles Struck a US Major Airbase (Jordan)
Pepe Escobar details how US-Iran tensions have escalated to a 'full-time war stage two,' with Iran demonstrating 'escalation dominance' by expanding its target spectrum and threatening nuclear tests, while US diplomatic efforts collapse.

BREAKING: U.S. RETALIATION STRIKES Near Hormuz TRIGGERED By Iranian-Downed Apache | TBN Israel
The U.S. launched retaliatory strikes against Iran after an Apache helicopter was downed, signaling a firm stance against Iranian aggression and challenging Iran's regional influence amidst ongoing nuclear negotiations.

Robert Barnes: US Attacks Iran: Jordan, Bahrain & Kuwait Were Hit Within Hours
Robert Barnes argues that Trump's 'toddler-level' decision-making, driven by fear of the Israel lobby and comparison to Obama, is prolonging the US-Iran conflict, pushing the global economy to a 'cliff,' and necessitating a US exit from the region.

Amb. Chas Freeman: Israel’s Free Fall on All Fronts
Ambassador Chas Freeman details Israel's rapid decline in global public opinion and the escalating regional conflicts, predicting a significant shift in Middle Eastern power dynamics with Iran emerging as a dominant force.

Trump Says He’s “Bored” Of Iran War! Marco Rubio BEGS the UN to Get Straight of Hormuz Open!
This episode exposes the alleged hypocrisy and deep-seated corruption within US foreign policy, particularly concerning the 'Blinken Doctrine's' impact on Europe-Russia relations, the US stance on Israel-Palestine, and the financial unsustainability of American empire.

Larry Johnson: The Strait of Hormuz Is a Ticking Time Bomb – The U.S. & Iran Just THREW DOWN
Larry Johnson warns that Iran's decision to halt US talks and threaten to close key shipping lanes signals an imminent, unprecedented global economic crisis and a direct military escalation with the US and Israel.

Pepe Escobar: Trump’s Confrontation Backfires HARD
Pepe Escobar details how China, Pakistan, and Iran are actively constructing a multipolar world order through complex mediation efforts, directly challenging US dominance and exposing the perceived 'folly' of Western policy.

All HELL BREAKS LOOSE as GOP Senators BLAST Trump SURRENDER
Donald Trump's alleged 'unconditional surrender' to Iran has sparked outrage among his own Republican allies and former officials, revealing a deep rift over US foreign policy and the perceived dismantling of the global order.

Seyed M. Marandi: Iran’s Armed Forces Enter HIGHEST State of Alert – War Next?
Seyed M. Marandi asserts that Iran's armed forces are on high alert, prepared for war, and hold the upper hand in negotiations with the US due to their resilience, military strength, control over the Strait of Hormuz, and the impending global economic crisis.

Larry Johnson & Col. Wilkerson: Iran's Unseen Move: US Laser Destroyers Can't Stop What's Coming
Geopolitical analysts Larry Johnson and Colonel Wilkerson dissect the escalating US-Iran conflict, revealing how shifting alliances, Iran's multi-layered defense, and a weakening petrodollar are reshaping global power dynamics and increasing the risk of wider war.

Seyed M. Marandi: Iran Promises Total Annihilation of Any US/Israeli Strike Origin
Professor Seyed M. Marandi details Iran's strategic readiness for a prolonged conflict with the US and Israel, asserting that any attack will be met with devastating retaliation designed to collapse Gulf regimes and undermine US hegemony.

Larry Johnson: Giant Mushroom Cloud Blasts Over Israeli Defense Company – What We Know
Larry Johnson details the geopolitical shifts in the Middle East, including a mysterious explosion at an Israeli defense plant, the US's stalled war plans against Iran, and the emerging Russia-China-backed security architecture challenging US hegemony.

Trump CONFESSES Why He's Tanking The Global Economy
The hosts argue that the US-Israel war against Iran is intentionally prolonged, causing severe economic damage to Americans (soaring gas prices, inflation, impending stock market crash), driven by US politicians prioritizing Israel due to alleged blackmail and donations.

Hormuz is all Blocked Up with Ships - Week 11 | Iran and US Blockade Update
The Strait of Hormuz blockage enters its 11th week, causing a global oil demand contraction, supply chain disruptions, and a scramble for alternative shipping routes and energy deals, while geopolitical tensions escalate.

Seyed M. Marandi: Iran Just Warned: Next Attack Will Be MET WITH TOTAL OBLITERATION
Professor Seyed M. Marandi asserts that Iran is militarily stronger than before the war and is prepared for a 'total obliteration' response to any further US-Israeli aggression, warning of a global economic depression if the conflict escalates.

Larry Johnson & Col. Wilkerson: China JUST Said NO to Trump! Iran’s Hammer Falls on Strait of Hormuz
Larry Johnson and Colonel Wilkerson dissect China's dismissive reception of Donald Trump, the escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, and the emerging Russia-China-Iran-Pakistan axis poised to reshape Gulf security and global commerce.

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.

Matthew Hoh: US Missiles Are GONE – What Pete Hegseth Is Desperately Hiding From You
Matthew Hoh dissects the US's failing 21st-century warfare strategy, highlighting how interconnected global economics make distant conflicts directly impact the American homeland, while China leverages development over military might to expand its global influence.