S15 EP166: Hour 3 - What Happened to Xi?
Summary
Erick Erickson reports on the Federal Reserve’s unanimous decision to raise interest rates by 25 basis points to combat inflation, noting that even President Trump’s appointees voted in favor. He discusses rumors that Chinese President Xi Jinping suffered a health incident during a BRICS summit, linking it to ongoing purges within the Chinese military. The host also critiques "weirdo" groups on both the political left and right, including effective altruists and far-right agitators, while sharing personal anecdotes about radio history. Finally, he shares breaking news that Susie Wiles is ca…
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Promotion for Eric Erickson's 4 Things to Know
Breaking news: Fed raises interest rates unanimously
Critique of 'weirdos' on left and right: AI and politics
Discussion on AI regulation, competition, and free markets
Listener call: Memories of Paul Harvey and Rush Limbaugh
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Rumors of Xi Jinping's health and China's internal purges
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Susie Wiles cancer-free news and lone wolf attacks
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