2022-04-30: Many Directions

Published: May 2, 2022, 6:23 p.m.

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This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan discuss the latest in economic news, as well as some political highlights. You know. Inflation. Chances of a recession. The McCarthy Tapes. MTG. Cawthorn. Even a little on Elon Musk and Twitter. Oh, and Sam discusses his struggles to renew his passport. Great fun!

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Show Details:

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Recorded 2022-04-30

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Length this week 2:02:16

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  • (0:00:01-0:02:01) Cold Open \n\t
  • (0:02:26-0:33:45) But First\n\t\t
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    • Agenda\n\t\t\t
    • Expired Passport\n\t\t
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  • (0:35:28-1:19:07) Economy\n\t\t
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    • Examples\n\t\t\t
    • Disruptive Forces\n\t\t\t
    • Deficits, Spending, and Taxes\n\t\t\t
    • Recession Coming?\n\t\t\t
    • Economic Integration\n\t\t
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  • (1:20:14-2:01:46) Political\n\t\t
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    • McCarthy Tapes\n\t\t\t
    • Does Anything Matter?\n\t\t\t
    • MTG Hearings\n\t\t\t
    • Cawthorn Troubles\n\t\t\t
    • Musk Twitter\n\t\t\t
    • End Stuff\n\t\t
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