Tariff Twists and Turns, Meta Antitrust Trial, and Blue Origin Girls' Trip
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 609
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Summary
Kara and Scott discuss Trump's tariff flip-flops and their impact on businesses, as well as the FTC's antitrust trial against Meta and potential remedies. They also analyze China's economic strategy and the implications of U.S. debt. The episode further covers El Salvador's deportation policies, Blue Origin's all-female space flight, and Bill Maher's controversial dinner with Trump, ending with wins, fails, and trade deal analysis.Episode description
Kara and Scott discuss the latest tariff confusion, with Trump flip flopping on tech exemptions, and warning of more tariffs to come. Then, the FTC's blockbuster antitrust trial against Meta gets underway. Will Meta eventually have to spin off Instagram and WhatsApp? Plus, Blue Origin's all-female flight lifts off, and Bill Maher goes to Washington for dinner with Trump.
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