Ink Stained Wretches Take a Whiff of This Tariff
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Apr 4, 2025 Get ready for a wild ride through quirky conversations! From the hilariously unique McRib Shower Gel available in Germany to the absurdity of new tariffs, the hosts dissect it all. They dive into the political circus, looking at Cory Booker’s tactics and the drama surrounding the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. There's a spotlight on the chaotic landscape of recent elections and even a discussion on Trump's musings about a potential third run. Laughter and insight collide in this entertaining take on current events!
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Tariff Calculation
- Trump's new tariffs, announced on "Liberation Day", are calculated using a unique formula.
- It involves dividing the US trade deficit with a nation by its exports to the US, then halving the result.
Tariffs as War Effort
- On Fox News, Harris Faulkner suggested framing the tariffs as a "war effort", requiring public "buy-in".
- She compared it to past wars where Americans contributed materials for weaponry.
Musk's Political Gamble
- Elon Musk heavily invested in a Wisconsin Supreme Court race, hoping to influence GOP control.
- Despite spending millions, the outcome mirrored the previous election, with the Democrat winning by 10 points.