8/19/26: Trump Panics As Bond Markets Crumble, Trump Crypto Firm To Become Bank, Kushner Bends Knee To Bibi
Summary
This episode examines rising US bond yields driven by deficits, inflation, and geopolitical risks, alongside the Trump administration’s controversial approval of World Liberty Financial as a trust bank. Hosts discuss how these financial shifts impact consumer borrowing and global stability. The conversation then turns to the influence of the Israel lobby on US politics, featuring authors Eli Clifton and Ian Lustig, who analyze campaign finance, free speech suppression, and recent election dynamics in Florida.
Topics discussed
Intro, ads, and show membership pitch
Bond sell-off and impact on borrowing costs
Trump administration's response to market volatility
Japanese yen intervention and Treasury risks
Mid-roll advertisements
Trump family crypto bank approval and ethics concerns
Outro banter and ads
Jared Kushner on Gaza peace plan and demilitarization
Interview: The Israel lobby's influence on US politics
Lobby tactics, election spending, and free speech
Trump admin's transactional approach to Israel
Historical precedents of presidents bucking the lobby
Closing remarks and final advertisements
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