Trump as 'Grifter-In-Chief (+ Updates on AI, Iran, & Stock Market Manipulation)

Trump as 'Grifter-In-Chief (+ Updates on AI, Iran, & Stock Market Manipulation)

Author: Progressive Radio Network May 8, 2026 Duration: 58:47
Trump's nexus of personal corruption with UAE and Gulf states becoming increasingly clear as latest deals between his Crypto company, 'World Liberty Financial',  and UAE's sheik MGX company strike deals. How Trump personally benefits. How Trump's Iran war announcements create volatility in energy stocks sales worth $7B since war began. Update on why 'Project Freedom' collapsed in 36 hours, Trump's targeting of Cuba after Iran, US courts reject Trump's 2nd Tariff plans. Latest on US credit card debt and why AI bubble won't produce real profits for most companies.

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 23

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Trump's Deja Vu China Visit [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:52
Trump and an entourage of 2 dozen big US corp CEOs, mostly big Tech, went to China this week. What was it about? (Not Iran or Taiwan!). New York mayor, Mamdani, falls in line with the Democrats. Why no big tax increase o…
Alternative Visions with Dr. Jack Rasmus - 5-1-26 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:26
Today's show reviews latest US GDP numbers showing mostly driven by AI investing and top 10% consumers' spending. History of GDP from 2020 covid recession to the present. Why after $10 trillion fiscal-monetary stimulus w…
Long Term Effects of Iran War on US & Global Economies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:03
Talk is growing globally of the negative impacts of the Iran War on the US and global economies. The US and Iran appear to have settled into a longer term conflict, as Trump will likely escalated the conflict inevitably…
Alternative Visions - The Costs of Losing the Iran War [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:58
Trump's talk to the nation this week he promised to destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure next two weeks and blast them 'back to the stone age'. Oil and stock markets plummeted. Direct costs per day continued past $70 b…
Alternative Visions - Oil Price Shock & US/Israel War on Iran [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:24
As the IAEA predicts a global oil price shock worse than the 1970s, as the Iran war enters its second week the economic effects and implications now begin to deepen. Crude oil prices return to more than $100 barrel, with…