Getting Hammered Chicken Fried Latin
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Feb 5, 2025 Dive into the latest tariff moves and their impact on trade wars, sprinkled with personal tales from a Nashville trip. Discover Tennessee's cultural quirks as the hosts explore its regional identities. Enjoy humorous anecdotes from their musical adventures in Nashville's vibrant scene, along with a playful debate on avocado taxes and their implications for guacamole lovers. The conversation takes a critical look at USAID funding, Democratic National Committee dynamics, and the provocative proposal to rename the Gulf of Mexico.
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Wooten Brothers
- Mary Catherine Hamm recounts her early Nashville experiences, emphasizing the city's growth and unique musical talent.
- She shares a story about the Wooten brothers, a talented musical family she saw perform.
Tariffs and Trade
- Trump's consistent focus on tariffs and immigration, possibly stemming from his business background, raises concerns for free traders.
- Tariffs, essentially import taxes, could increase prices if implemented, impacting consumers.
Tariff Negotiations
- Trump's tariff negotiations yielded quick results with Colombia and France, demonstrating his leverage.
- However, his demands on Mexico and Canada regarding immigration and fentanyl lack specificity.