Trade Confusion, Recession Risk, Trump-Era Schools
Ep. 308 w/ Shownotes
Ravi kicks off the show by unpacking the latest economic headlines, from inflation trends to the impact of Trump’s unpredictable trade policies and how they could impact businesses and consumers. He also takes a closer look at Elon Musk, explaining why unlikely voices like Bill Burr and Dave Portnoy have criticized the billionaire over the past week and what it might mean for Musk’s future at the helm of DOGE. Ravi then turns to the Department of Education, which announced earlier this week that it had laid off 1,300 workers, effectively gutting its staff and raising serious questions about funding for schools nationwide.
Finally, Stacey Shells Harvey, CEO of Regeneration Schools, joins Ravi to share her firsthand account of what it’s like to run schools in 2025. Stacey explains how the latest immigration policies have impacted schools, the state of student discipline, and how social media continues to fuel violence among kids. Stacey and Ravi also dive into pop culture, touching on everything from Kanye West and Meghan Markle to the rise of self-produced docuseries and whether they truly serve the interests of the audience.
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Canada to impose 25% retaliatory tariffs on $21 billion worth of U.S. goods (CNBC, 3/12/25)
Trump Vows US Will Respond to Europe’s Metal Tariff Retaliation (Bloomberg, 3/12/25)
Trump’s metals tariffs will cost American industry dearly (The Economist, 3/11/25)
How Do You Like the Trade War Now? (The Wall Street Journal, 3/11/25)
Europe, Canada Hit Back at U.S. Steel Tariffs (The Wall Street Journal, 3/12/25)
New CNN poll: Americans are negative on Trump’s handling of economy (CNN, 3/12/25)
Trump’s Economic Messaging Is Spooking Some of His Own Advisers (The Wall Street Journal, 3/11/25)
Everything You Need To Know About Tariffs (Lost Debate, 12/10/24)
Prince Documentary Director Speaks Out About Canceled Netflix Project: ‘It’s a Joke’ (Variety, 3/7/25)
The Cinematic Masterpiece You Won't Get to See (The New York Times, 3/7/25)
Oscar-Winning Director Ezra Edelman Finally Talks About Netflix & Prince's Estate Canceling His Doc (PABLO TORRE FINDS OUT, 3/12/25)
The Politics of Lively v Baldoni (Lost Debate, 2/20/25)
TN Schools Could Exclude Immigrant Kids Without Legal Status in GOP-Backed Bill (The 74, 3/8/25)
Trump’s ICE Plan Sows ‘Chaos and Fear’ in Schools (The 74, 3/8/25)
ICE Raids in Schools Yet Another Trauma for Kids Who’ve Already Had Too Many (The 74, 2/13/25)
Judge rejects Denver Public Schools’ attempt to block Trump ICE guidance (Chalkbeat, 3/7/25)
Immigration arrests at school: How likely are they? We asked experts what to expect. (Chalkbeat, 3/6/25)
Being a principal just got harder. Here’s why. (Chalkbeat, 2/21/25)
As big costs loom, Chicago’s school board plans to amend its budget. But questions remain. (Chalkbeat, 3/5/25)
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