Alternative Visions - 2025 US Economy Review

Alternative Visions - 2025 US Economy Review

Author: Progressive Radio Network December 19, 2025 Duration: 58:00
Today's show reviews the performance of the US economy the past year. Topics covered include actual inflation, jobs and likely GDP numbers. Special focus on Trump's 2 main economic initiatives: the $5 trillion tax cut package and Trump tariffs offensive. What have been the actual impact of both thus far? Likely impact in 2026 and beyond? Trump monetary policy browbeating the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates. Why neither corporate cost reduction via tax cuts and interest rate cuts will have much effect on the real economy. Contradictions in 21st century US capitalism that negate stimulative effects of fiscal and monetary policies. Trump record on war spending and social program spending. US Deficits, National Debt, and interest payments 2025. State of AI investing and financial bubbles (tech stocks, gold-silver, cryptos). What's the Trump record on the trade deficit, FDI financial flows, and US dollar.

Tune in to Alternative Visions for a clear-eyed analysis of our turbulent economic times, hosted by economist Dr. Jack Rasmus. This isn't about surface-level financial news; it's a deep, structural examination of the persistent crises shaping both the U.S. and the world economy. Each episode digs into the root causes of instability, from shifting labor markets and debt dynamics to the disruptive forces of new technology and policy decisions. You'll hear a perspective that connects dots often left unconnected in mainstream discourse, offering a framework to understand not just what's happening, but why it matters for the future. Produced by the Progressive Radio Network, the podcast provides a consistent, critical voice in a landscape of rapid change, making complex economic forces accessible and relevant. For anyone trying to navigate the uncertainties of modern finance, work, and technology, these conversations are an essential resource.
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Alternative Visions 1-2-26 - Predictions 2026 US Economy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:41
as a follow up to last show's 'Review of US Economy 2025', this week the show makes predictions where it's headed in 2026. Topics include US GDP for next year, jobs & unemployment, Inflation (CPI & PCE), Fed interest rat…