Political Economy
Discover key takeaways from 11 podcast episodes about this topic.
Nobel Economist EXPOSES Trump's War on FACTS
Nobel laureate Paul Krugman and legal expert Lisa Graves dissect how a 'war on facts' and anti-Enlightenment agenda are eroding American science, education, and democratic institutions, driven by ideological interests and leading to systemic incompetence.
Dashaun Williams Bodycam Release. Trump Targets DEI Programs. Sinclair Right-Wing Propaganda Exposed
Roland Martin and guest Morgan Harper dissect the March job report, revealing economic stagnation and disparities for Black workers, while also sharply criticizing LeBron James's dismissive comments about Memphis and their broader economic implications for 'second-tier' cities.
Republicans Don't Even Pretend to Care About Debt (w/ Jessica Riedl) | Mona Charen Show
Both Republican and Democratic parties have abandoned fiscal responsibility, leading the U.S. towards an inevitable debt crisis exacerbated by demographic shifts and ineffective policy approaches.
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.
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.
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.
Kleptocrat-in-Chief (w/ Alexander Cooley & Daniel Nexon) | Mona Charen Show
Trump's foreign policy is primarily driven by a kleptocratic impulse for personal enrichment, fusing with far-right ideology to dismantle traditional diplomatic structures and anti-corruption measures.
Supreme Court's Trump Tariff Ruling & Wexner's Epstein Depo w/ Rep. Randy Fine | PBD #743
This episode dissects the Supreme Court's tariff ruling against Trump, the Epstein deposition of Les Wexner, the Chicago Bears' potential relocation due to taxes, and the US's escalating tensions with Iran, all framed through the hosts' and guest's strong political and economic viewpoints.
Epstein's Co-Conspirators Named + Trump's $100K Dow Prediction | PBD #736
A high-stakes debate on the US economy's true state, Trump's ambitious market predictions, the Epstein files' latest revelations, and the future of jobs amid AI and shifting global power dynamics.
Trump SEIZES 50 MILLION Venezuelan Oil Barrels
The Trump administration announced the 'seizure' of 30-50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil, framed by hosts as 'imperial booty' despite potentially offering a paradoxical benefit to Venezuela's sanctioned economy.
Best of 2025: Mark Blyth Trump’s Tarrifs and Inflation
Mark Blyth, a Brown University professor, explains how popular understanding of inflation often misses the mark, why the Fed's traditional responses are frequently misapplied, and how Trump's tariffs are policy-induced supply shocks that broke the bond market and reveal a flawed re-industrialization strategy.