Fresh Iran Strikes Spark Global Concerns
Summary
Host Brad Miley discusses escalating US-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and the resignation of Army Secretary Dan Driscoll amid Pentagon leadership disputes. The episode covers a global bond market sell-off driven by inflation fears and rising borrowing costs. Additionally, it examines Russian hybrid attacks in Europe, including a drone incident at a German airport, and concludes with the trademark lawsuit between Smucker’s Uncrustables and Trader Joe’s.
Topics discussed
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Intro: US-Iran conflict, bond market sell-off, and Russia hybrid attacks
US strikes Iran; Iran retaliates against US bases in Jordan
Army Secretary resigns over tensions with Defense Secretary
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Global bond market sell-off spikes interest rates and inflation fears
Russia accused of hybrid attacks and sabotage in Europe
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Smucker sues Trader Joe's over UnCrustables trademark
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