International Trade
Discover key takeaways from 19 podcast episodes about this topic.
Why Trump’s Favorite Shoe Company Is Fighting the White House (w/ Thomas Florsheim Jr.)
Thomas Florsheim Jr., CEO of Weyco Group (maker of Trump's favored Florsheim shoes), details how broad, unpredictable tariffs have severely impacted his company, forcing them to absorb millions in costs and sue the government, all while finding reshoring manufacturing to the US economically infeasible.
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.
The Dali Settlement in Baltimore, The "Golden Fleet," and a 1,500ft Tsunami: Top 5 Maritime Stories
Global maritime shipping faces renewed supply chain stress, geopolitical disruptions, and significant infrastructure investments, from a record-breaking settlement for the Dali incident to a US Navy shipbuilding push and a 1,500ft tsunami near a cruise route.
Tactical Victory or Strategic Failure? Secretary Hegseth on U.S. Control of the Strait of Hormuz
A congressional hearing reveals a sharp divide between military and political leaders on whether the U.S. truly controls the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the global economic fallout of its de facto closure to commercial traffic.
LIVE: MAJOR Legal NEWS as TRUMP HIDES from EPSTEIN!!! | Legal AF
Legal AF hosts dissect major legal and political battles, from Virginia's gerrymandering and Trump's frivolous ballroom litigation to the Epstein-Lutnik deposition and the economic fallout of Trump's unlawful tariffs.
Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: Iran’s Real Strategy Just Broke America’s Grip
Richard Wolff and Michael Hudson argue that US foreign policy, particularly regarding Iran, is based on 'fantasies' and 'propaganda,' signaling a decline of the American empire as global powers like China and Iran forge new economic and military alliances.
BREAKING: Iran Near BREAKING Point; U.S. BLOCKADE Tightens; Hezbollah Violates Truce | TBN Israel
The United States is intensifying economic and military pressure on Iran, employing a naval blockade and freezing crypto assets, while Iran faces severe internal crises and Hezbollah violates a ceasefire with Israel, escalating regional tensions.
BREAKING: Hormuz Under Fire; Iran Threatens Trump; U.S. Readies Response | TBN Israel
Iran escalates tensions by blocking the Strait of Hormuz and threatening Donald Trump, while the US prepares a military response and Israel monitors the fragile regional ceasefire.
BREAKING: Hormuz SHUT Again; IRGC Fires On Tankers; U.S. Preps Response | TBN Israel
Iran's Revolutionary Guards re-closed the Strait of Hormuz, firing on tankers, prompting a US 'economic fury' campaign and military buildup amidst internal Iranian power struggles and escalating tensions in Lebanon.
Alex Krainer: China DESTROYS Trump’s Blockade – Iran Now RULES Hormuz Strait
The US's aggressive stance and sanctions against Iran are backfiring, strengthening Iran's regional control and accelerating global de-dollarization, while China and other nations pivot to alternative trade systems.
Nima R. Alkhorshid: Trump Orders FULL Blockade on Iran – Talks COLLAPSE, Will This Spark WAR?
Negotiations between the US and Iran collapsed after the Trump administration demanded complete capitulation and threatened a full blockade, a move the speaker argues is a 'suicide mission' for the US and driven by Israeli interests.
What the Ship! | Top 5 Maritime Stories as of April 6, 2026
Global shipping faces a complex web of geopolitical conflicts, economic pressures, and a historic U.S. shipbuilding investment, all impacting supply chains and international trade.
Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: Iran War Just BROKE the Global Economy & the US Empire
Economists Richard Wolff and Michael Hudson dissect the geopolitical and economic fallout of the US-Iran conflict, arguing it will trigger a global depression, accelerate de-dollarization, and fundamentally restructure world trade and power dynamics.
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.
Today Show Cattiness, "Love Story" Lies, and SCOTUS on Tariffs, w/ Maureen Callahan and Chamberlain
This episode dissects a Supreme Court ruling on presidential tariffs, exposes alleged cattiness at the Today Show, critiques celebrity authenticity, and celebrates Olympic triumphs, all through a lens of sharp, unfiltered commentary.
BREAKING: Trump Tariffs BLOCKED In SCOTUS Rebuke
The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, struck down former President Trump's sweeping tariff authority based on national emergency claims, forcing his administration to explore alternative legal avenues for trade policy.
The TRUTH About The Pepsi Navy | Unsubscribe Podcast 249
Uncover the bizarre Cold War saga of PepsiCo's multi-billion dollar deals with the Soviet Union, trading soda for vodka, warships, and oil tankers, ultimately leading to Pizza Huts in Ukraine.
China Wins Big At Davos; Next Socialist In Congress? w/ Jostein Hauge, Claire Valdez | MR Live
This episode exposes the US's eroding global power and domestic constitutional abuses by ICE, while highlighting China's rising influence and the growing socialist movement in American politics.
American Authoritarianism Takes Shape In Minnesota & Over 12,000 Feared Dead in Iran Protests
This episode dissects escalating federal interventions in US cities, global AI ethics controversies, a contentious California wealth tax, a major NYC nurses' strike, and the US response to Iran's deadly protests.
