Jacob and Marko convene an emergency episode to discuss Liberation Day. Afterwards, they speak to fellow cousin Matt Gertken about President Trump’s comments that he might serve a third presidential term.
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Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction and Episode Overview
(01:46) - Discussion on Tariffs and Trade Deficit
(02:58) - Reciprocal Tariffs and Economic Reactions
(04:56) - Market Reactions and Negotiation Strategies
(07:02) - Uncertainty and Global Trade Dynamics
(07:45) - Historical Context and Strategic Analysis
(10:15) - Geopolitical Implications and Future Scenarios
(13:15) - US Fiscal Policy and Global Trade War
(30:57) - Potential Outcomes and Congressional Actions
(35:20) - Biden's Missed Opportunity with Trade
(36:04) - Challenges in US Trade Negotiations
(37:44) - Inflation and Tariffs Debate
(40:19) - Recession Concerns and Economic Adjustments
(41:11) - Tariffs and Their Impact on American Manufacturing
(43:09) - China's Military Exercises and Taiwan
(44:30) - Debating China's Intentions with Taiwan
(52:03) - Part 2 with Matt Gertken
(54:48) - Trump's Third Term Speculation
(01:06:44) - Reflecting on Beginnings and Career Paths
(01:07:52) - The Impact of Leadership on Markets
(01:10:52) - Comparing Political Systems: US, China, and Russia
(01:13:11) - The Future of American Democracy
(01:17:19) - Media Manipulation and Political Spectacle
(01:20:50) - The Role of the Supreme Court
(01:32:57) - European Politics and the Far Right
(01:42:31) - Concluding Thoughts on Geopolitics
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Referenced in the Show:
Note from Matt on reference he made in podcast: Cato of Utica is associated with Geo Washington. He committed suicide when Caesar came to power - But it was Cato the ELDER who would retreat to his Sabine farm after various stints in power. https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/cato
