Trump Spirals as Iran Blockade Triggers Recession Fears (ft. Sen. Chris Murphy)

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Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov discuss the implications of the Trump administration's Iran blockade on the global economy with Senator Chris Murphy.

Big news! We’ve just been nominated for a Webby Award for Best News & Politics Podcast! Now it’s time to bring it home — and we need your help. Cast your vote HERE: ⁠https://wbby.co/57448N Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov break down the escalating crisis following the Trump administration’s Iran blockade—and what it could mean for the global economy. As tensions intensify in the Strait of Hormuz and negotiations stall between the U.S. and Iran, markets are flashing warning signs that a broader economic shock may already be unfolding. Senator Chris Murphy joins the show to discuss the legality of the administration’s actions, Congress’s inability to assert War Powers authority, and whether the U.S. is being pushed toward a wider conflict without meaningful checks and balances. The conversation also explores growing international backlash, shifting alliances in Europe and the Middle East, and the potential fallout for global trade and energy markets. With the IMF warning of slowing global growth, rising inflation, and increased recession risk, the panel examines whether Trump’s Iran strategy could trigger a broader economic downturn—and what, if anything, can be done to stop it…

People in this episode

Hosts: Scott Galloway, Jessica Tarlov

Guest: Senator Chris Murphy

Topics covered

• Iran blockade
• global economy
• recession fears
• War Powers authority
• international relations
• energy markets
• Trump's Iran strategy

Keywords

• Trump
• Iran
• recession
• global trade
• energy markets
• Senator Chris Murphy
• War Powers
• IMF
• economic downturn

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Trump administration, IMF, Vox Media Podcast Network

Places: Iran, U.S., Strait of Hormuz

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