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Politics Politics PoliticsSorting Through Liberation Day. Do Democrats Owe Us An Explanation For Shifting Ideology? (with Karol Markowicz)“Liberation Day” has come and gone. The massive tariff announcement from the White House that landed just after markets closed on Wednesday. It’s a sweeping 10% universal tariff on all goods, effective Saturday, April 5th, with even higher rates for countries like China (34%), the EU (20%), Japan (24%), and an eyebrow-raising 46% for Vietnam. Cars assembled abroad? They’re getting hit with a 25% tariff starting May 3rd.Put simply, the market didn’t take kindly to this. It’s been a financial bloodbath: the Dow fell 1,400 points (around 3.8%), with the S&P and NASDAQ down even more. Apple and Nvidia alone lost a...2025-04-041h 09
Politics Politics PoliticsLet's Talk About DOGE. Florida GOP Infighting (with Jen Briney and Karol Markowicz)It’s a DOGE-eat-DOGE world.Before I get into my thoughts on DOGE—and I have quite a few—the reason I haven’t written much about it (we did touch on USAID in Wednesday’s update) is that I’m still wrapping my head around it.There’s a lot of noise surrounding DOGE, and beyond the clatter, it’s unclear exactly what’s happening. Meanwhile, the Democratic Party is in the valley. They lost a big election, have no effective power in government for at least the next two years, and have been throwing a lot of...2025-02-072h 06
Politics Politics PoliticsMatt Gaetz Sex Scandal Guide. #TheResistance Has Fallen. Trump Coalition Cabinet. (with Mary Katherine Ham, Karol Markowicz and Gabe Fleisher)Your Guide to the Matt Gaetz ScandalState of Play:Ethics report is unreleased as of now, a hacker has apparently obtained parts of the Department of Justice investigation that did not end in prosecution of GaetzThe iron law of political scandals, as written on the wall of a DC backroom (wash your hands after inspecting): if the public already knows about your dirty deeds and hasn’t totally written you off, keep chugging. But every new bit of information that comes out is an exponential risk.The Gaetz story ha...2024-11-201h 47
Politics Politics PoliticsIs the Harris Campaign in a Vibe Emergency? The Jewish Vote. The Economy Puzzle. (with Karol Markowicz and JD Durkin)The campaign known for booming vibes has hit a recession. None of Kamala Harris’ polls in the Rustbelt have increased in October. Some averages are verging on the dreaded 47% line.That's bad news. Donald Trump is a hard capped 48 % candidate, but you can count on that 48% showing up. What’s more? Other indicators are pointing the wrong direction for Coconut Hive.Nate Silver on his Silver Bulletin Substack has the race back to a 50% tossup.Think what you will about the prediction markets, but Polymarket mone...2024-10-161h 46
The Karol Markowicz ShowThe Karol Markowicz Show: Challenges and Insights in Journalism with Justin Robert YoungIn this episode, Justin Robert Young shares insights on his podcast, political views, and the significance of maintaining a consistent sleep schedule. The conversation also delves into the challenges of journalism and the impact of political activism on reporting. The Karol Markowicz Show is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday & Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-07-2928 min