Money Stuff: The Podcast What Growing Starlings Need: USCIT, GSEs, SBET
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May 30, 2025 The conversation kicks off with a humorous journey of raising a European starling, blending personal anecdotes with serious insights on tariffs and U.S. trade policies. They dive into the prospect of re-privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, assessing potential impacts on mortgage accessibility. Discussions shift to the crypto craze in Corporate America, analyzing how companies like MicroStrategy navigate Bitcoin investments. The episode rounds out with a look at the complexities of creating a total asset portfolio in today’s financial landscape.
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Katie's Starling Bird Story
- Katie Greifeld shares the story of raising a European starling, an invasive baby bird she hand feeds.
- She's guiding her parents remotely in its care until it can perch, fly, and feed independently.
Tariff Court Ruling Insights
- The U.S. Court for International Trade ruled Trump's tariffs illegal, reinforcing constitutional limits on executive tariff power.
- This highlights judicial checks on executive overreach and the importance of the non-delegation doctrine.
The 'Taco Trade' Explains Tariff Volatility
- Trump's unpredictable tariff threats cause market uncertainty, making trade negotiations more volatile.
- The "taco trade" theory explains tariffs are often announced then walked back, affecting investor sentiment.