Did Trump really negotiate a trade deal with the European Union? Or was the whole thing just a delay tactic? Scott and Jessica talk through the politics of the U.S./E.U. tariff talks, and analyze Trump’s “zero-sum” approach to our allies and partners.
Plus — the shifting sentiments on Israel’s culpability in Gaza, gender equity and economics in the datin ... Show More
Yesterday
Ben Stiller on the Price of Fame and the Power of Failure
Scott speaks with Ben Stiller, actor, director, and executive producer of the hit series Severance, to discuss the highs and lows of a four-decade career in Hollywood. They talk about growing up in a showbiz family, the lessons hidden in failure, and the creative risks that paid ... Show More
59m 9s
Jul 10
What to Expect From Trump’s New Trade Drama
After months of delaying his most extreme tariffs, President Trump is now threatening to revive the most aggressive version of his global trade war.America’s trading partners, investors and consumers are bracing for impact.The Times journalists Natalie Kitroeff, Ana Swanson, Magg ... Show More
31m 14s
Apr 2025
What to Do in the Wake of Trump’s Tariff Pause
Scott and Ed dive into the ongoing trade war, unpacking how markets reacted to Trump’s 90-day tariff pause and the broader turmoil with China. They break down what may have just been the greatest day of insider trading in history, assess the damage to American 401Ks, and explore ... Show More
1h 2m
Apr 2025
Understanding Trump’s Tariff Tactics Through the Lens of Negotiation
Richard Shell, Wharton Professor of Business Ethics, Legal Studies, and Management, explores the negotiation tactics behind recent tariff implementations, drawing parallels between President Trump’s methods in business and his approach to global trade negotiations. Hosted on Acas ... Show More
8 m
Feb 2025
Trump’s Short-Lived Trade War
Trump’s at it again—chaos, confusion, and a whole lot of head-scratching. This week, Scott and Jessica dig into the latest mess: a gutted federal government, Trump blaming DEI for a deadly plane crash, and new attacks on schools, trans kids, and immigrants. Plus, just as inflatio ... Show More
1h 16m
Aug 2024
757. Andy & DJ CTI: U.S. Stocks Plunge, Iran To Attack Israel? & Donald Trump Not Understanding Code-Switching
On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss U.S. Stocks plunging as recession fears rise, U.S. shifting its aircraft carrier to the Middle East as worries grow of Iran attacking Israel, and an analysis showing that Donald Trump doesn't understand code-switching for questioning Kamala H ... Show More
1h 4m