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Join us as we break down the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady while signaling two rate cuts by the end of the year. We analyze the impact of tariffs on inflation and interest rates, as well as the EU’s decision to delay retaliatory tariffs—a move that could reshape global trade dynamics. Next, we turn to Capitol Hill, where the GOP chairs of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees have fired a warning shot at Donald Trump and the Pentagon over proposals to consolidate combatant commands and reduce U.S. leadership in NATO. For the first time, key Republicans are openly challenging Trump on defense policy. We discuss what this means for America’s global military presence and whether it’s time for the U.S. to step back from being the world’s police—not just in Europe but also in Japan and beyond. Finally, on "This Day in History," we look back at March 21, 1952, when DJ Alan Freed hosted the first-ever rock and roll concert—the Moondog Coronation Ball—an event that changed music history forever. 🎙regulatorproductions.com
Join us as we dive into President Trump’s anticipated executive order to shut down the Department of Education. We break down the legal hurdles, what steps Congress would need to take, and how this could reshape education across the country. Plus, we take a historical look at why the Department of Education was created, why it seemed like a good idea at the time, and why it has failed to halt the decline in U.S. academic performance. Next, we analyze the Trump administration’s decision to freeze federal funding for the University of Pennsylvania over its transgender athlete policies—drawing parallels to his previous funding freeze on Columbia University in response to anti-Semitic campus protests. We explore how Trump is leveraging federal funds to pressure universities into compliance. Finally, on This Day in History, we look back at the founding of the Dutch East India Company (VOC)—the world’s first publicly traded corporation. We examine its rise to power, its influence on global trade, and how it set the stage for modern capitalism. 🎙 regulatorproductions.com
Join us as we break down President Trump’s phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on ending the war in Ukraine. We analyze the key takeaways, including discussions on an immediate ceasefire targeting energy infrastructure, and examine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s reaction to the call. Next, we cover big changes coming to Social Security as the administration moves to crack down on fraud, waste, and abuse. New rules will require applicants and those updating direct deposit information to verify their identity in person or use two-factor authentication online. We explore how this could prevent fraud while also assessing the potential impact on seniors and access to benefits. We then shift gears to the economy as egg prices drop, highlighting how consumer demand plays a major role in market pricing—even for everyday staples. We also cover a major document release from the Trump administration—over 63,000 newly declassified pages on the JFK assassination. Finally, on "This Day in History," we look back at the United States formally adopting Daylight Saving Time for the first time during World War I—a move designed to conserve energy that still sparks debate today. 🎙 regulatorproductions.com
Join us as we break down the collapse of the fragile ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, as Israel resumes airstrikes in Gaza. We examine the immediate destruction, the political fallout, and why this latest escalation could mark the beginning of the end of the 18-month conflict. Next, we turn to low-Earth orbit, where NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have been stranded on the International Space Station for nine months due to delays with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. SpaceX has stepped in to bring them home, but what does this say about NASA’s reliance on private companies? We analyze NASA’s funding struggles and why reinvesting in space exploration is critical for the future of human achievement and discovery. Finally, in “This Day in History,” we lace up our skates and travel back to March 18, 1892, when Lord Stanley of Preston donated the silver cup that would become the most legendary trophy in hockey—the Stanley Cup. 🎙 regulatorproductions.com!
Join us as we break down Trump’s upcoming call with Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. We analyze why this could be a pivotal step toward peace, what it means for U.S. interests, and whether Washington can recoup some of the billions spent on military aid. Plus, we explore how the war in Ukraine serves as a case study in multi-domain warfare, from cyberwarfare to drones and AI-driven tactics—and what the U.S. military can learn from it. Next, we turn to the latest legal showdown between the Trump administration and the judiciary. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg attempted to block the deportation of violent cartel members from MS-13 and Tren de Aragua to El Salvador—but the ruling came after the deportation flight had already left U.S. soil. We also discc why these deportation are legal under the Alien and Sedition Acts. Finally, in “This Day in History,” we take a look back at March 17, 1861, when the Kingdom of Italy was officially founded, uniting a fractured peninsula under King Victor Emmanuel II and reshaping European history. 🎙 regulatorproductions.com