Tariffs
Discover key takeaways from 24 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.

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.

Trump's Tariffs Trashed the Economy. Why Won't We Say That? (w/ Matt Bennett) | Mona Charen Show
Matt Bennett of Third Way dissects the Democratic Party's brand crisis, arguing that extreme progressive positions alienate crucial moderate voters and hinder electoral success, while advocating for a return to pragmatic, centrist policies on issues like immigration, crime, and trade.

Tariff scam collapses as health panic explodes
A federal court struck down the Trump administration's latest tariff scheme, while officials downplayed economic woes and Trump exhibited erratic public behavior, all amidst a Republican strategy focused on manipulating voting systems rather than policy achievements.

They’re stealing the election and SCOTUS said yes
The Supreme Court's recent ruling on voting rights has opened the door for Republicans to redraw electoral maps, potentially 'stealing' elections, while economic warnings from the Fed and questions about government transparency raise further alarms.

PBS News Hour full episode, April 29, 2026
The Supreme Court's decision to weaken the Voting Rights Act, the Pentagon's $25 billion Iran war cost, and a Federal Reserve leadership transition underscore a day of significant political, economic, and social shifts in the U.S.

Lutnick GOES SILENT when CROSS-EXAMINED on Epstein!!!
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faced intense cross-examination, refusing to answer questions about his Jeffrey Epstein connections and defending a failed 'gold card visa' program and alleged family profiteering from tariffs.

SHOCK BREAKING: PANIC ATTACK, TRUMP INTERVIEW GOES WRONG!
This episode dissects the recent political chaos, from Trump's gaffe-filled interviews and Alex Jones's bizarre shirtless rant to the Republican Party's collective panic over upcoming midterms and internal feuds.

Trump Blew Up His Own Economy (w/ Josh Barro & Paige Cognetti) | Bulwark Podcast
This episode dissects the severe economic fallout from the Trump administration's impulsive war in Iran, alongside insights into local political corruption and the 'adolescent' nature of modern policymaking.

Ghana’s Prez Confronts Slave Trade Legacy. Reparations Push Grows. Trump Tariffs Hit Small Biz
Ghana's President secured a UN resolution condemning the transatlantic slave trade as a 'gravest crime against humanity,' while the US, Israel, and Argentina voted against it, sparking calls for reparations and highlighting the ongoing economic struggles of small businesses under Trump's tariffs.

Ghana’s Prez Confronts Slave Trade Legacy. Reparations Push Grows. Trump Tariffs Hit Small Biz
Ghana's President secured a UN resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade a "gravest crime against humanity," while the US, Argentina, and Israel voted against it, and small businesses in America face severe economic pressure from tariffs and rising costs.

Ghana’s Prez Confronts Slave Trade Legacy. Reparations Push Grows. Trump Tariffs Hit Small Biz
Ghana's President secures a UN resolution classifying the transatlantic slave trade as a 'gravest crime against humanity,' while US small businesses reel from Trump's tariffs and concerns grow over potential US military escalation in Iran.

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.

Fed drops jobs bomb as real bombs continue falling
Jerome Powell's warning of zero private sector job growth and rising inflation, driven by tariffs and an 'optional war' in Iran, exposes the Trump administration's economic failures and incoherent foreign policy.

Everything is suddenly going wrong
Donald Trump's self-inflicted policy decisions, including tariffs and the Iran invasion, are rapidly eroding Republican electoral prospects and fracturing the MAGA base, creating unprecedented chaos within his administration.

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.

LIVE: EPSTEIN WAR RAGES + BONDI SUBPOENA + DOJ COLLAPSE!! | Legal AF
The hosts dissect the legal and political turmoil surrounding the Trump administration, focusing on Pam Bondi's subpoena regarding Epstein files, the DOJ's attempt to shield its lawyers from ethical oversight, and Trump's continued, legally challenged tariff policies.

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.

Anti-Trump Smoothie Shop Employees Fired. Deaf Black Woman's $1.2M Settlement. Bondi Subpoenaed
This episode unpacks critical news from a $1.2M police settlement and a Smoothie King employee firing, to essential crisis planning for Black-owned businesses and a guide for non-technical app development.

LIVE: MEIDAS SPEAKS WITH TOP GOVERNORS!!!
Six Democratic governors detail their state-level policy successes in affordability, healthcare, housing, and infrastructure, directly contrasting their tangible results with Donald Trump's perceived federal antagonism and divisive rhetoric.

LIVE: AG Bondi SUBPOENAED by Congress to TESTIFY on EPSTEIN COVER-UP | Legal AF
Congress subpoenas Pam Bondi regarding an alleged Epstein cover-up, while hosts argue Trump's 'war' with Iran is a distraction from domestic scandals and a tactic to manipulate elections.

Trump’s Major SCOTUS Tariff Loss | Mark Joseph Stern | TMR
The Supreme Court significantly curtailed presidential tariff power, ruling 6-3 against Trump's broad use of an emergency statute, but the decision highlighted deep ideological splits over judicial doctrines and left a $175 billion refund mess.

Supreme Court FINALLY TURNS on Trump | It's Complicated
The Supreme Court delivered a stinging defeat to Trump by curbing his tariff authority, while a Florida judge blocked the release of Jack Smith's classified documents report, highlighting ongoing legal and political battles.

Richard D. Wolff & Michael Hudson: Oil Markets on Edge: Persian Gulf & Red Sea Threat Intensifies
Economists Richard D. Wolff and Michael Hudson dissect the incoherence of Trump's tariff policies, the shifting global power dynamics, and the underlying economic motivations behind US foreign policy in the Middle East and Europe.