Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
This week, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg discuss the chaos caused by Trump's trade policies, tariffs' effects on the U.S. economy, potential recession risks, economic isolationism, policy uncertainty, investment impacts, and the broader cultural and societal shifts in America, including the decline of Christianity, the rise of wokeness, and community disintegration.
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:51) Trump's tariff chaos
(01:40) Impact on US economy
(03:00) Global trade dynamics
(05:32) Trump's economic isolationism
(06:38) Elon Musk and government contracts
(15:26) Sponsors: Netsuite | Found
(17:51) Policy uncertainty and investment
(32:24) Understanding trade deficits
(32:38) Sponsors: AdQuick | Incogni
(34:58) China's economic growth
(36:19) Innovation and invention
(39:18) Decline of community and faith
(44:12) Impact of technology on society
(57:23) Role of religion in modern society
(01:03:32) Wrap
This week, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg discuss the chaos caused by Trump's trade policies, tariffs' effects on the U.S. economy, potential recession risks, economic isolationism, policy uncertainty, investment impacts, and the broader cultural and societal shifts in America, including the decline of Christianity, the rise of wokeness, and community disintegration.
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SPONSORS:
NetSuite
More than 41,000 businesses have already upgraded to NetSuite by Oracle, the #1 cloud financial system bringing accounting, financial management, inventory, HR, into ONE proven platform. Download the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine learning: netsuite.com/102
AdQuick
The easiest way to book out-of-home ads (like billboards, vehicle wraps, and airport displays) the same way you would order an Uber. Ready to get your brand the attention it deserves? Visit adquick.com today to start reaching your customers in the real world.
Found
Found provides small business owners tools to track expenses, calculate taxes, manage cashflow, send invoices and more. Open a Found account for free at found.com/econ102
Incogni
Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code ECON102 at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: incogni.com/econ102
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SEND US YOUR Q's FOR NOAH TO ANSWER ON AIR: Econ102@Turpentine.co
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FOLLOW ON X:
@noahpinion
@eriktorenberg
@turpentinemedia
–
RECOMMENDED IN THIS EPISODE:
Noahpinion: https://www.noahpinion.blog/
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:51) Trump's tariff chaos
(01:40) Impact on US economy
(03:00) Global trade dynamics
(05:32) Trump's economic isolationism
(06:38) Elon Musk and government contracts
(15:26) Sponsors: Netsuite | Found
(17:51) Policy uncertainty and investment
(32:24) Understanding trade deficits
(32:38) Sponsors: AdQuick | Incogni
(34:58) China's economic growth
(36:19) Innovation and invention
(39:18) Decline of community and faith
(44:12) Impact of technology on society
(57:23) Role of religion in modern society
(01:03:32) Wrap
