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

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.

Trump-Xi Summit + Iran’s $10 Trillion Threat | PBD #798
This episode dissects the high-stakes US-China summit, Iran's potent new threat to global internet infrastructure, and the complex economic pressures shaping the US, from inflation and real estate to Gen Z's job market anxieties and celebrity business ventures.

Col. Larry Wilkerson: Iran WIPES OUT Trump’s Proposal & INSISTS on Its Own Terms (It’s Over)
Colonel Larry Wilkerson dissects Iran's uncompromising demands, the US's eroding diplomatic credibility, and the escalating Middle East conflict's global economic and geopolitical ramifications, including a potential shift of US military presence to Poland.

The $110 Billion Dollar Man - Binance Founder Opens Up | PBD #797
Binance founder CZ details his journey from a rural Chinese village to building the world's largest crypto exchange, navigating regulatory challenges, and his vision for a future driven by digital assets and AI.

Larry Johnson: "Totally Unacceptable" – Then Iran Does the UNTHINKABLE (Hezbollah Blasts Iron Dome)
US and Israeli military actions in the Middle East have backfired, strengthening Iran and accelerating a global power shift towards a Russia-China-Iran axis, while exposing Western economic and military vulnerabilities.

BREAKING: Iran Port EXPLOSION; IRGC Threatens Hormuz Cables; Trump Warns Tehran | TBN Israel
Iran's escalating conflict in the Strait of Hormuz involves mysterious port explosions, threats to global internet cables, and a complex geopolitical struggle with the US, Israel, and major powers like China and Russia.

Larry Johnson: Iran Fires on 3 US Ships – US Bombs Qeshm – FLAMES OF WAR IGNITE
Larry Johnson argues that the US-Iran conflict is escalating towards full-scale war, disrupting global commodity markets and revealing the limits of US power, while China and Russia build a new security architecture in the Persian Gulf.

Trump Administration Handed ANOTHER Colossal Defeat In Hormuz Strait Negotiations! w/Col. Macgregor
The Trump administration's 'Project Freedom' in the Strait of Hormuz is framed as a colossal failure, exposing US military and economic vulnerabilities, while conservative media giant The Daily Wire faces massive layoffs and viewership collapse.

Matthew Hoh: Why America’s Missile Stockpile Just Hit less than 10%
Matthew Hoh argues that the US military, mired in 20th-century warfare concepts and facing depleted missile stockpiles, is vulnerable to 21st-century adversaries like Iran, leading to economic repercussions and a weakened global standing.

"Heading For A Global DEPRESSION!" Professor Jiang Debates Iran War, Trump And China Ties
Experts clash over whether the Iran conflict and global energy crisis will trigger a multi-decade global depression or pave the way for an unprecedented AI-driven productivity boom, with China emerging as a potential long-term winner.

Seyed M. Marandi: One Strike Wiped Out Trump’s Entire Plan – It’s Over
Iran asserts control over the Strait of Hormuz, leveraging global economic pressure and strategic patience to counter US and allied aggression, which is seen as failing and self-damaging.

Larry Johnson: BREAKING: Iran Fires Anti-Ship Ballistic Missiles at US Warship USS Canberra
Larry Johnson asserts that Iran has effectively shut down the Strait of Hormuz, rendering US efforts to reopen it futile and predicting a severe escalation of conflict with significant economic and geopolitical repercussions.

Seyed M. Marandi: Hezbollah’s FPV Drones Just ROCKED Israel – Multi-Front War ESCALATES
Professor Seyed M. Marandi asserts that a multi-front war is imminent in West Asia, predicting the US 'gamble' against Iran will lead to its regional downfall and the beginning of the end for the Israeli regime, despite severe economic consequences for all.