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#403 — Sanity Check on Trump 2.0

Making Sense with Sam Harris

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Tariffs Fuel Corruption and Special Interests

Tariffs are often manipulated as tools for political corruption, allowing various interests to seek exemptions or target competitors, which highlights a troubling economic philosophy within the current administration. The disparity in support for free markets reveals a selective approach, undermining broader market principles. The ongoing corruption, especially within realms like cryptocurrency and meme coins, reflects a worrying trend towards special pleading that erodes liberty and transparency.

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