Brian Deese, a former economic advisor to Presidents Obama and Biden, joins the discussion to illuminate the economic fallout from Trump's trade war and its implications. The talk dives into Elon Musk's controversial ascendancy within the government, skewering the chaotic grip inexperienced tech leaders may have on key economic systems. They explore how tariff decisions impact international relations with Canada and Mexico, raising concerns about potential economic crises that could reshape American politics over the next four years.

Leah Stokes, an Associate Professor at UCSB, Brian Deese, former Director of the White House National Economic Council, and Rueanna Haynes, head of Diplomacy at Climate Analytics, dive deep into climate change's role in the 2024 election. They discuss the Inflation Reduction Act's impact on clean technology, the urgent need for U.S. leadership in global energy transitions, and the dire circumstances for vulnerable communities. The conversation highlights the historical roots of climate denial and the increasing public demand for bold climate action ahead of the forthcoming election.

A Senate vote to protect abortion rights fails but the larger fight has just begun, Joe Biden’s top economic advisor Brian Deese talks about the White House strategy on inflation and more, and Donald Trump goes 1 for 2 in this week’s primaries while getting some good news about his Twitter account. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

Former top economic advisor to President Joe Biden, Brian Deese, discusses the future of electric vehicles, U.S.-China trade, and the survival of Big Three automakers. Insights on Clean Investment Monitor, fears of Ford and GM from Chinese electric cars, and the impact of trade wars. The podcast delves into the complexities of global trade, affordable EVs, economic strategies in the US-China relationship, and US competitiveness in clean energy markets.

Former top economic advisor Brian Deese discusses the future of Bidenomics, State of the Union speech, 2024 campaign impact on climate policy. Shift Key podcast analyzes clean energy investments, housing policy, and surprising trends in clean energy sector amid economic transition.