US Economy
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
Demands GROW For Trump To Do More Amid Venezuela Disaster
The Young Turks hosts dissect Trump's foreign policy failures in Iran and Venezuela, expose economic misrepresentations, and highlight progressive legislative efforts against AI data centers and establishment Democrats.
PBS News Hour full episode, June 19, 2026
This episode unpacks a tenuous US-Iran ceasefire, the surprising cancer-fighting potential of GLP-1 weight loss drugs, the Obama Center's new legacy vision, and Team USA's strong World Cup performance.
HOT TOPICS | The Elon Musk Bombshells, Iran Negotiations & JD Vance on The View
Don Lemon unpacks explosive allegations from Ashley St. Clair about Elon Musk's alleged smear tactics, homophobia, and election interference, alongside a rigorous fact-check of JD Vance's economic claims and conservative rhetoric.
The war that ended is very much happening again
David Pakman dissects the re-escalation of the Iran conflict, Trump's bizarre statements on inflation and health, and a surprising shift in Republican voter sentiment on healthcare.
PBS News Hour full show, June 10, 2026
The US-Iran conflict escalates with new strikes and a full blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, driving US inflation to a three-year high, while domestic politics grapple with intelligence program reauthorization and deep ideological divisions.
PBS News Hour full episode, June 5, 2026
Despite solid job gains, the US economy faces headwinds from the Iran war and inflation, while global energy markets grapple with the Strait of Hormuz closure and Ukraine intensifies its war efforts against Russia.
LIVE: PUTIN & IRAN TAUNT TRUMP IN NUCLEAR DEAL!!! 6/4/2026
Russia and Iran openly challenge US foreign policy with a $25 billion nuclear deal, while the host argues the Trump administration exhibits profound weakness and incompetence on the global stage and domestically.
The losses keep piling up for MAGA
This episode critiques Donald Trump's economic stewardship, his administration's unqualified appointments, the unpopularity of his vanity projects, and the retraction of a controversial 'anti-weaponization fund,' alongside George Santos's alleged market manipulation.
They can no longer keep the story straight
Donald Trump's repeated misrepresentations of the Iran nuclear deal and his cognitive test results, alongside systemic failures in US antitrust enforcement, highlight a political and economic landscape where leaders' priorities often diverge from the average American's struggles.
Republicans STUNNED After Trump Admits He Doesn't Care About Midterms
Hosts Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer dissect the Trump administration's costly and self-serving policies, the GOP's bizarre campaign tactics, and the Democratic Party's struggle with voter trust, all while a Mississippi Democrat makes a compelling case for an unlikely Senate win.
LIVE: Trump HIDES as US and IRAN LAUNCH STRIKES!!! 5/28/2026
Amid escalating US-Iran strikes and a collapsing ceasefire, the host criticizes Donald Trump's alleged disengagement, focus on vanity projects, and the erosion of US global influence, while highlighting domestic political dysfunction driven by propaganda.
Israel Out Of Control; ICE Protests Key In NJ Primary w/ Zachary Foster, Dr Adam Hamawy | MR Live
This episode exposes how US foreign policy and domestic spending priorities are intertwined with escalating conflicts in the Middle East and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, alongside a progressive candidate's fight for change in New Jersey.
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.
HOT TOPICS | Donald Trump Panics As Poll Numbers Plummet!
Don Lemon argues that Donald Trump's plummeting approval ratings and personal wealth surge, coupled with his administration's economic policies and perceived disconnect from everyday Americans, are creating a political crisis for Republicans ahead of the midterms.
GOP Bill Will SLASH Immigration By 85%, GUT Hart-Celler Act | Timcast IRL
A new GOP bill aims to drastically cut immigration by 85% by repealing the Hart-Celler Act and ending chain migration, sparking a debate on American identity, economic impact, and the role of legal immigration.
The China trip did not go well, and it’s embarrassing
David Pakman critiques Donald Trump's 'humiliating' trip to China, analyzes record-high beef prices and their political impact, and highlights a former Trump voter's apology.
BREAKING: $1 TRILLION WIPED OUT IN 5 MINS; XI HUMILIATES TRUMP; TRUMP CAUGHT INSIDER TRADING!!!
The host details a series of alarming economic indicators, alleged high-level corruption within the Trump administration, and controversial foreign policy decisions, arguing that the US is facing systemic collapse and political deceit.
Trump in China a global humiliation as economy keeps crumbling
David Pakman exposes critical economic warning signs, Trump's disastrous China trip, the politicization of the FDA, and the alarming cognitive decline of the former president, revealing a system in crisis and leadership failures.
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Donald Trump Does Not Care About Americans!
Don Lemon and guests dissect Donald Trump's controversial statement about not caring for Americans' financial situations, exposing deep political divides and alleged fiscal irresponsibility.
Tom Nichols: There’s Something Wrong with the President | The Bulwark Podcast LIVE
Tim Miller and Tom Nichols dissect the alarming implications of former President Trump's erratic behavior, a failed Iran war, and a nonsensical counterterrorism strategy, arguing these issues directly impact American citizens and global stability.
Inflation spikes, Trump doesn’t care, but RFK wants more sperm
Donald Trump's presidency is characterized by spiking inflation, a perceived indifference to economic hardship, admiration for authoritarian leaders, and a series of bizarre public statements, while a growing segment of the American public doubts the reality of recent assassination attempts against him.
What Got CUT From CBS' Netanyahu Interview, & Spencer Pratt's Secret Ingredient, w/ Michael Knowles
Megyn Kelly and Michael Knowles dissect media manipulation in Netanyahu's CBS interview, the Iran war's quagmire, Republican redistricting wins, Spencer Pratt's surprisingly effective LA mayoral campaign, and a bizarre JP Morgan harassment lawsuit.
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 Economy Nosedives; Republican Assault On Black Voters w/ Heather 'Digby' Parton | MR Live
The hosts and guest Heather 'Digby' Parton dissect the dire state of the US economy under Trump and the aggressive Republican strategy to disenfranchise Black voters through judicial and legislative means, highlighting a perceived lack of forceful response from Democrats.