Trump says Kennedy Center will be "ripped down" if he's not recognized
Summary
Chris Hayes discusses the economic fallout of the Iran war, including skyrocketing diesel prices and the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike, alongside the Republican strategy to avoid midterm votes. He interviews strategists on the affordability crisis and AI data center backlash, while attorney Norm Eisen details the legal battle to keep the Kennedy Center open despite Trump's threats. The episode concludes with an analysis of the "Streisand effect" after Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour for calling for a free Palestine.
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Sponsor: Vuori shorts
Intro: Plea to Trump and show overview
Iran war damage and JD Vance interview
Strait of Hormuz blockade and oil supply
Inflation, Fed rate hike, and Trump's economics
GOP strategy and House recess to avoid vote
Guest introductions: Katz and Wickler
Cost of living and blame for inflation
Broken promises and midterm election outlook
Billionaire spending and grassroots fundraising
Voter frustration and data center opposition
AI regulation, healthcare cuts, and billionaire influence
Sponsors: Vuori, Thumbtack, 8 Sleep
Oil market resilience and China's reserves
Supply deficits and strategic petroleum reserves
Diesel shortages and refinery attacks
Iranian strategy and worst-case gas prices
Sponsors: Vuori and 8 Sleep
Kennedy Center legal battle and Trump's name
Court orders and threat to shut down center
Corruption, reflecting pool, and ballot box
Macklemore banned from Ed Sheeran tour
Streisand effect and tour band solidarity
Ireland-Palestine link and 2014 costume incident
Anti-semitism debate and press freedom
Outro and MS NOW membership
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