Tariffs, Uncertainty, and Economic Fallout
Ep. 315 w/ Shownotes
President Trump just announced sweeping reciprocal tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners, sending markets tumbling and economists into a frenzy. Ravi breaks down what the news means for the economy, the political implications, and what to make of the eerie silence from former GOP free traders.
Then, Ravi is joined by Sam Ashworth to talk about his debut novel The Death and Life of August Sweeney, a gripping story that blends fame, fine dining, and forensics. They unpack the misunderstood world of autopsies, question the myths fed to us by pop culture, and examine the medical field’s quiet move away from the practice. Sam also shares stories from his time in Michelin-starred kitchens and how that intense world helped shape the novel.
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Learn more about Ravi's novel: GARBAGE TOWN
Tariffs Send Dow to 1600-Point Decline, Dollar Slumps (The Wall Street Journal, 4/3/25)
What's the Math Behind Trump's New Tariffs? (The Wall Street Journal, 4/3/25)
Trump’s New Protectionist Age (The Wall Street Journal, 4/3/25)
President Trump’s mindless tariffs will cause economic havoc (The Economist, 4/3/25)
@balajis (X, 4/3/25)
@Max_Fisher (X, 4/2/25)
Tariffs: Another American act of intentional self-harm (Noahpinion, 4/3/25)
@Brendan_Duke (X, 4/2/25)
@SarahLongwell25 (X, 4/3/25)
Everything TV Taught You About Autopsies Is Wrong (The Atlantic, 3/20/25)
The Death and Life of August Sweeney (Samuel Ashworth, 3/20/25)
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