Supply Chains
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
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.
"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.
Is the Jones Act Waiver Working and is it Necessary? | What Does the US Need to Do in the Future?
Despite official claims, a deep dive into the Jones Act waiver reveals it's not effectively lowering fuel prices or addressing national security, instead highlighting a critical need for domestic shipbuilding and strategic maritime investment.
Stop Being Scared of Trump. He's Pathetic. MOCK HIM! (w/ Adam Kinzinger) | Bulwark Podcast
Tim Miller and Adam Kinzinger critically dissect the Trump administration's foreign policy failures in Iran, the escalating national debt, and the brazen corruption of the Trump family, advocating for mockery as a potent political weapon.
Receipts Live: Catherine Rampell & JVL on Oil Price Spikes, Awful Inflation, Record Debt
As gas prices soar and inflation persists, the hosts dissect how the ongoing war with Iran and the administration's economic policies are directly fueling a looming economic crisis, challenging the traditional view of presidential economic influence.
Global Shipping Crisis: From UN Pirate Accusations to the Record $4M Panama Toll
Geopolitical tensions and regional conflicts are dramatically reshaping global shipping, driving up costs, creating supply shocks, and sparking international disputes over maritime law and environmental regulations.
The Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Week 8 Recap: Competing Blockades and Piracy Surge
This episode details the eighth week of the US-Iran conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, revealing competing blockades, a surge in Somali piracy, and the profound, lasting impact on global shipping routes and oil trade.
Trump's War Could Cost Him EVERYTHING (w/ Nicholas Kristof) | The Bulwark Podcast
Nicholas Kristof and Tim Miller dissect the catastrophic geopolitical and economic fallout of the Iran war, arguing it has weakened US strategic positions, empowered hardline regimes, and exacerbated global crises, all while highlighting the domestic political implications for the US.
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.
Larry Johnson: Iran Just SEIZED Control of the Strait of Hormuz – Ceasefire Already Falling Apart?
Larry Johnson asserts that Iran has effectively seized control of the Strait of Hormuz, forcing a desperate US into negotiations amidst a failing military campaign and severe economic repercussions.
Ex-Tesla President: Elon Asked Me To 20X Sales. Here's What I Did
An ex-Tesla President reveals Elon Musk's extreme goal-setting, unconventional hiring tactics, and problem-solving methods that drove Tesla's growth, alongside his own entrepreneurial insights on spotting opportunities and leading teams.
LIVE: Trump LOSES ALL CONTROL as WAR DEADLINE ARRIVES!!!
Amid escalating US-Iran conflict, Trump's erratic 'negotiation' tactics, including threats of 'obliteration' and requests for deadline extensions, are framed as a humiliation for the US, driving market volatility and global instability.
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.
Markets Rattled, Consumer Sentiment Plunges—While Trump Plays Emperor
Markets are dangerously underpricing global war risks, leading to surging inflation expectations and a looming recession, while systemic fragilities like the AI bubble and private credit markets could compound the crisis.
Trump’s War Is Worse Than the Market Thinks (w/ Jeffrey Goldberg & Joe Weisenthal) | Bulwark Podcast
The ongoing Iran conflict exposes critical flaws in US leadership and strategy, while global markets dangerously underestimate its long-term economic fallout, from surging commodity prices to a potential weakening of the dollar's reserve status.
New Inflation Warnings from Fed; Could Iran War Raise Prices AND Cause Recession?
This episode details a worst-case economic scenario where the Iran war, combined with an AI bubble and private credit risks, could trigger a global recession or depression, leaving policymakers with few effective tools.
1177 BC: The vanishing of the first globalized world | Eric Cline: Full Interview
Archaeologist Eric Cline reveals how the collapse of the Late Bronze Age, the world's first globalized network, offers critical lessons for modern society facing interconnected crises.
Financial and Political Iran Impact, with Saagar Enjeti, Plus Talarico Surge & Gross Colbert Poetry
Megyn Kelly and Saagar Enjeti dissect the US-Iran conflict, exposing alleged government misinformation, its devastating economic and geopolitical fallout, and the questionable motivations driving US involvement, alongside sharp critiques of cultural trends.
LIVE: Trump’s REAL MOTIVE for WAR REVEALED by Nat Sec Expert | The Weekend Show
A national security expert and former senior government official details how Trump initiated a war with Iran without a clear plan, driven by personal narrative and external influences, leading to global instability and exposing a 'gutting of competency' within US federal agencies.
What's Going on With Shipping Stocks with J. Mintzmyer of Value Investor's Edge
J. Mintzmyer of Value Investors Edge breaks down the complex dynamics driving current shipping stock performance, highlighting critical supply-demand imbalances and geopolitical catalysts across tanker, container, and dry bulk sectors.
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.
Liberal Media & Democrats STUNNED As Trump Pulls CHESS MOVE To Outsmart Supreme Court Tariff Ruling
The Supreme Court ruled against President Trump's use of emergency tariffs under one legal authority, but his administration immediately pivoted to alternative, validated legal frameworks, temporarily resetting some tariff rates lower while maintaining the long-term trade strategy.
BREAKING: Supreme Court BLOCKS Trump's Tariffs
The Supreme Court struck down former President Trump's 'liberation day tariffs,' citing an overreach of executive power and potentially triggering a massive $175 billion in refunds to businesses, while the administration plans to reconstitute them under different authorities.