Politics

On this episode of Power and Market, Ryan, Tho, and Connor discuss Fed drama, plummeting consumer sentiment, and how the American economy is becoming increasingly like a casino. 

The Trump administration continues its bellicose war against Iran, destroying opportunities for prosperity through meaningful commerce along the way.

The Trump administration continues its bellicose war against Iran, destroying opportunities for prosperity through meaningful commerce along the way.

President Trump’s so-called populism really is a mish-mash of protectionism, increased government spending, price controls, and some deregulation. Don’t expect good results.

US Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky has introduced a federal spending restraint bill, called the “Six Penny Plan” that may actually work.

President Trump’s current war with Iran not only is creating economic havoc around the world, but it is also bleeding US taxpayers. There are no good outcomes here.

President Trump’s current war with Iran not only is creating economic havoc around the world, but it is also bleeding US taxpayers. There are no good outcomes here.

On this episode of Power and Market, Ryan, Connor, and Tho look at the updates on the Iran war front, including whether or not a ceasefire will last and recent reporting on Israel's influence on Trump's war decision. Plus, discussion about a recent Tucker Carlson Show guest and his view that Christianity is inherently socialist.

The question is not whether a politician’s intention is good. The market does not care about intentions. It responds to incentives.

The US finds itself once again in an undeclared overseas war. Republicans in Congress, however, are unwilling to hold Trump to the Constitution.