Alternative Visions - US & Global Economies on the Brink of Ground War in Iran

Alternative Visions - US & Global Economies on the Brink of Ground War in Iran

Author: Progressive Radio Network March 27, 2026 Duration: 59:17
today's show reviews the condition of the US financial and real economies as Trump and Zionists prepare for a ground war in Iran. The fragility of the private credit sector in the US is reviewed, as contagion spreads from AI to software companies to their private credit lenders. How multiple forces are driving up inflation in the US economy now, not just from oil prices. The impact of the Fed not cutting and about to raise interest rates. Why US rates and monetary policy are negated by financialization and globalization. How a ground war may lead to a US dollar decline and its repercussions on US inflation and the US economy. Trump's 15 point program to lure Iran into negotiations to buy time. Iran's 5 pt reply. Show concludes with latest developments in Ukraine drone war.

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Author: Language: English Episodes: 20

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Duration: 58:45
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Alternative Visions - 1/23/26 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:50
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Alternative Visions with Dr. Jack Rasmus  1-16-26 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:27
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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…
Alternative Visions - 2025 US Economy Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:00
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