2026 4-29 Matters of Democracy Ir...
2026 4-29 Matters of Democracy Iran War; AG; Macro Econ; Fed Reserve;

Matters of Democracy podcast by THOMAS MARINO

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464 days of the current presidential term have elapsed, with 997 days remaining.

As of late April 2026, the United States is navigating a period of significant volatility across its legal, economic, and geopolitical landscapes. The Iran War, now in its ninth week, is exerting profound pressure on domestic markets, with gas prices reaching four-year highs and supply chain disruptions affecting the electronics sector. Concurrently, high-level vacancies and "auditions" for the position of Attorney General have led to highly unconventional legal maneuvers, including the second indictment of former FBI Director James Comey and the submission of legal filings apparently authored by the President himself. While major stock indices like the S&P 500 have reached all-time highs, market breadth remains narrow, reflecting underlying concerns regard ... 

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