Inflation
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | The Iran War Is Getting Worse As Violence Hits the U.S.
The escalating conflict with Iran, driven by a new, vengeful leader and US actions, is rapidly expanding beyond the Middle East, threatening to trigger a global economic crisis and incite domestic terror, with little clear strategy from Washington to de-escalate.
Escape From Capitalism | Clara Mattei | TMR
Clara Mattei argues that austerity and the concept of 'growth' are not flaws but inherent, foundational mechanisms of capitalism designed to maintain exploitation and profit, rather than meet human needs.
GOP Senator Tells Americans to Accept Higher Gas Prices
Republicans, who previously blamed Biden for high gas prices, have abruptly shifted their messaging, now telling Americans to accept increased costs due to a 'war in Iran' initiated under Trump, while simultaneously blaming consumers for financial illiteracy.
Oil’s Most VOLATILE Day In History w/ Anthony Scaramucci | PBD #757
Anthony Scaramucci and the PBD team dissect the geopolitical chess match in the Middle East, its impact on oil markets, and the US economy, revealing the complex motivations behind global power plays and investment strategies.
Trump gets NIGHTMARE news amid Iran war | Another Day
The host critiques the Trump administration's handling of the Iran conflict, arguing it is an expensive, ill-defined war driving up domestic costs and contradicting campaign promises.
'SHOW SOME GUTS': Trump Begs Ships To Cross Strait Of Hormuz
Oil markets experienced historic volatility as geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalate, prompting controversial advice from Trump and a shift in media rhetoric, while global energy shortages begin to ripple through developing economies and threaten the stability of US capital markets.
Sarah Longwell: No One Should Trust this Government | The Bulwark Podcast
The hosts argue that Trump's nihilism and isolation from reality are driving a poorly conceived war with Iran, leading to economic pain and eroding public trust, while also reshaping voter perceptions of US foreign policy and Israel.
Trump's Plan To Bomb Iranians Into 'Freedom'; Escape From Capitalism w/ Clara Mattei | MR Live
This episode exposes the devastating human and economic costs of the US-Israel war on Iran while a leading economist deconstructs how austerity and 'growth' are inherent, exploitative mechanisms of capitalism.
Oil APOCALYPSE IN Tehran As 'GLOBAL DEPRESSION' Looms
An independent oil analyst warns of a potential 'global depression' if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, projecting crude oil prices to hit $200 per barrel and gasoline to reach $5-6 a gallon, driven by massive supply disruptions and a lack of effective government contingency planning.
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.
PBS News Hour full episode, March 6, 2026
President Trump demands unconditional surrender from Iran amidst escalating U.S.-Israel conflict, a struggling U.S. economy, and new revelations from the Epstein files, while Americans stranded abroad recount their struggles.
Rand Paul Could Wreck Trump’s DHS Plan (w/ Neera Tanden) | The Bulwark Podcast
Neera Tanden and Tim Miller dissect the Trump administration's chaotic DHS appointment, the self-inflicted economic downturn, and the escalating, unplanned war in Iran, highlighting a systemic lack of accountability and strategic foresight.
BRUTAL: Trump gets hit with news he FEARED MOST
The host argues that recent economic reports reveal a significant decline in job growth and rising costs under Trump's leadership, directly contradicting his campaign promises and previous economic claims.
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.
LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS - 3/5/26
The hosts assert that the Trump regime's handling of the Iran war, domestic economic instability, and political appointments reflects a catastrophic failure, marked by propaganda, incompetence, and a disregard for American lives and international diplomacy.
BREAKING: US OIL TANKER BOMBED; BAHRAIN REFINERY HIT; 4k BOMBS DROPPED; WAR COSTS $11,500 PER MINUTE
The host details the escalating US-Israel war on Iran, framing it as an imperialist conquest costing taxpayers $11,500 per second, while exposing alleged war crimes and political hypocrisy.
PBS News Hour full episode, March 5, 2026
The News Hour details the escalating war with Iran, its regional and economic fallout, President Trump's first cabinet firing, and the expanding private space industry.
MAGA’s Texas nightmare begins, prices spiking hard
Texas is showing significant signs of a Democratic shift, while national special election results indicate a potential 'blue wave' against Republicans, who are simultaneously radicalizing internally and facing scrutiny over Trump's chaotic foreign policy decisions and their economic impact.
War backfires, base revolts, gas prices spike as market collapses
Donald Trump's administration faces a political and economic crisis as his Iran war contradicts campaign promises, causing gas prices to spike, the stock market to fall, and his base to revolt, while his public behavior and health raise serious competency questions.
Euro Gas $ SURGE 50%, UAE Stocks Close, Oil To 100?
Escalating Middle East conflicts are driving global energy prices sky-high, forcing European nations to reconsider Russian gas, and threatening the economic stability of Gulf states and US inflation targets.
Republican Delivers BRUTAL SMACKDOWN To TRIGGERED Socialist After Dropping TRUTH NUKE On Democrats!
The host dissects a contentious congressional hearing, arguing that Democratic policies, particularly Obamacare and socialist healthcare proposals, are the root cause of unaffordable healthcare and benefit the wealthy, while advocating for preventative care and free-market solutions.
“Act of TREASON” Trump’s State of The Union + Epstein Files | Call For King Charles To Step DOWN
This episode dissects Donald Trump's State of the Union address, focusing on the political divide over immigration and the economy, alongside an intense discussion about Prince Andrew's role in the Epstein scandal and its existential threat to the British monarchy.
LIVE: Trump Has DISASTER SOTU as EPSTEIN FALLOUT GROWS
This episode exposes the Pentagon's aggressive push for unchecked AI in warfare, the economic realities contradicting political rhetoric, and the ongoing cover-up surrounding Trump in the Epstein files, all framed through a progressive lens.
Trump’s SOTU disaster could cost Republicans 2026
Donald Trump's State of the Union address was a 'global humiliation' marked by factual inaccuracies, cognitive decline, and self-aggrandizement, leading to Republican panic about potential losses in 2026 and increased legal exposure.