Global Economy
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
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.
Patrick Henningsen: Iran’s CHILLING Message to Trump – Ships Turning Back Near Hormuz
Patrick Henningsen argues that the US's current geopolitical strategy, particularly regarding Iran and Russia, is a self-destructive path leading to economic collapse and the erosion of American global influence, while inadvertently strengthening its adversaries.
Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: US Dominance Is Collapsing… And Iran Is Holding the Knife
Economists Richard Wolff and Michael Hudson argue that US military and financial strategies against Iran are accelerating America's global economic decline, pushing nations towards a China-Russia-Iran alliance and de-dollarization.
Pepe Escobar: Iran & Russia JUST HUMILIATED Trump’s Bullying Plan – FULL Control of Hormuz Now
Pepe Escobar details how Iran, with Russia's backing, has strategically outmaneuvered US sanctions and blockades, asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz and reshaping Eurasian power dynamics.
Seyed M. Marandi: It's OVER! Trump’s Plan Is DEAD After This One Strike
Professor Seyed M. Marandi argues that Trump's strategy against Iran is failing, leading to global economic instability and a potential escalation into a protracted war that Iran is prepared to win due to its military resilience and strategic alliances.
America Looks Weak Right Now (w/ Bill Kristol) | The Bulwark Podcast
Tim Miller and Bill Kristol dissect the White House Correspondents' Dinner incident, the ongoing Iran War, and Trump's declining political standing, arguing that America's global position and domestic political landscape are in flux.
Jeffrey Sachs on the Real Origins of the Iran War and the Coming Economic Devastation
Jeffrey Sachs argues that the current Iran conflict is a critical 'fork in the road' that could lead to global economic devastation and even world war, driven by US imperial ambitions and Israel's 'Greater Israel' agenda, rather than Iran's nuclear program.
Larry Johnson: Iran JUST Escorted Tankers Past US Blockade – Israel Waiting for Greenlight to ATTACK
Larry Johnson argues that the US blockade on Iran is largely ineffective, US missile stockpiles are severely depleted, and President Trump's mental state is a critical factor driving dangerous, ill-conceived military and economic policies.
Chas Freeman: Israel’s Agenda Is Collapsing Faster Than Anyone Expected
Ambassador Chas Freeman argues that Israel's aggressive policies are leading to its global isolation and the collapse of its agenda, while Iran skillfully leverages its strategic position, forcing a re-evaluation of US presence in the Middle East.
"Americans Are SICK Of This!" Joe Kent v Alan Dershowitz On Iran & ‘Israel First’ + John Mearsheimer
This episode dissects the escalating Iran war, its devastating global economic consequences, and the contentious debate over Israel's influence on US foreign policy, revealing a profound shift in American public opinion.
Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: Why Iran Is Crushing US Dominance (It’s Not Military)
Richard Wolff and Michael Hudson argue that the US's 'war' with Iran has backfired, exposing American policy failures, accelerating global de-dollarization, and inadvertently strengthening Iran's strategic position.
Alex Krainer: Trump Trapped Himself in the Persian Gulf – Iran’s Comeback Just Changed Everything
Alex Krainer argues that Donald Trump's war on Iran has backfired catastrophically, trapping him politically and inadvertently accelerating a global shift away from Western hegemony.
LIVE: GOP TERRIFIED after Election Stunt BACKFIRES!!
Democrats successfully countered Republican mid-decade redistricting efforts, turning a GOP 'election stunt' into a backfire while the ongoing Iran conflict exacerbates global crises and exposes a political credibility gap.
