The Bulwark Podcast S2 Ep1015: Bill Kristol: The High Cost of Stupidity
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Apr 7, 2025 
Bill Kristol, the editor-at-large of The Bulwark and renowned political analyst, joins Tim Miller for a lively discussion. They delve into how Trump's reckless policies are impacting the economy, particularly through disastrous tariff decisions. Kristol critiques the chaotic political landscape, focusing on Republican infighting and the implications for upcoming elections. They also tackle troubling immigration policies and their ramifications, exposing governmental failures on deportations and the treatment of migrants. This insightful conversation mixes sharp analysis with a touch of humor.
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Trump's Economic Policies
- Trump's economic policies are damaging the US economy.
- The market's decline reflects this administration's recklessness.
The Pencil
- Tim Miller played a clip from Milton Friedman's "The Pencil."
- This illustrated the interconnectedness of the free market.
Market Crash
- The market crash reflects investors' delayed realization of Trump's recklessness.
- They overestimated Trump and didn't price in his stupidity.
