US Economic Policy
Discover key takeaways from 3 podcast episodes about this topic.
The Economic Consequences of Trump’s Iran War (w/ Catherine Rampell) | Bulwark on Sunday
This episode dissects the severe economic fallout of a hypothetical Trump-initiated war with Iran, revealing how pre-existing fragilities like inflation and stagnant job growth are exacerbated by disrupted oil supplies and destroyed infrastructure.
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.
Global abandonment of Trump as he passes 1 year in office
One year into his second term, Donald Trump faces devastating economic data on tariffs, plummeting approval ratings, and international condemnation for erratic behavior, including a bizarre letter threatening Denmark over Greenland.
