Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
This week, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg explore topics ranging from the futuristic themes of Black Mirror and the societal impact of technology to a critical analysis of Trump’s de-industrializing tariff policies versus Biden’s growth-focused subsidies, while also examining libertarianism’s influence on American politics and the cultural shifts it may entail.
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@eriktorenberg
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RECOMMENDED IN THIS EPISODE:
Worst-case scenarios and endgames for the Trump economy: https://www.noahpinion.blog/p/worst-case-scenarios-and-endgames
In which I review almost every episode of Black Mirror: https://www.noahpinion.blog/p/in-which-i-review-almost-every-episode
Noahpinion: https://www.noahpinion.blog/
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:09) Black Mirror: A deep dive
(05:10) Trump's best and worst case scenarios
(08:21) Impact of tariffs on the economy
(13:26 Oren Cass and industrial policy
(15:41) Sponsors: Netsuite | Adquick
(17:46) Future of free trade
(19:14) Trump's trade policies and their impact
(21:43) Biden's economic strategy
(24:25) Successes and failures of Biden's administration
(26:28) Libertarianism and the right-wing shift
(30:37) Fragmentation of American society
(35:43) Potential solutions and future scenarios
(37:31) Wrap
This week, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg explore topics ranging from the futuristic themes of Black Mirror and the societal impact of technology to a critical analysis of Trump’s de-industrializing tariff policies versus Biden’s growth-focused subsidies, while also examining libertarianism’s influence on American politics and the cultural shifts it may entail.
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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.
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SEND US YOUR Q's FOR NOAH TO ANSWER ON AIR: Econ102@Turpentine.co
–
FOLLOW ON X:
@noahpinion
@eriktorenberg
@turpentinemedia
–
RECOMMENDED IN THIS EPISODE:
Worst-case scenarios and endgames for the Trump economy: https://www.noahpinion.blog/p/worst-case-scenarios-and-endgames
In which I review almost every episode of Black Mirror: https://www.noahpinion.blog/p/in-which-i-review-almost-every-episode
Noahpinion: https://www.noahpinion.blog/
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:09) Black Mirror: A deep dive
(05:10) Trump's best and worst case scenarios
(08:21) Impact of tariffs on the economy
(13:26 Oren Cass and industrial policy
(15:41) Sponsors: Netsuite | Adquick
(17:46) Future of free trade
(19:14) Trump's trade policies and their impact
(21:43) Biden's economic strategy
(24:25) Successes and failures of Biden's administration
(26:28) Libertarianism and the right-wing shift
(30:37) Fragmentation of American society
(35:43) Potential solutions and future scenarios
(37:31) Wrap
