Ross Levine – Trump's $150 Trillion Question
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Video Links
0:43 Ross: Trump's economic policies are the worst I've seen in my life
7:36 Glenn's new book, SELF-CENSORSHIP
12:00 Trump’s bid to become the most powerful person in the history of the world
21:17 The disruptive effects of tariffs, financial regulatory manipulation, and extraordinary debt levels
27:58 Ross: Alienating our allies is only going to strengthen China
33:41 Glenn: Those who lost out to globalization are getting their way
41:04 Will Trump heed economic warning signs?
48:10 Can Congress constrain Trump?
Recorded April 19, 2025
Links and Readings
Edward Luce’s Financial Times piece, “Trump, Truss, and the ‘Moron Premium’”
Larry Kotlikoff’s post, “30-Year TIPS Are Looking Mighty Attractive”
Glenn’s most recent conversation with Larry Kotlikoff
Michael Sandel’s book, The Tyranny of Merit: What’s Become of the Common Good?
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