S15 EP167: Hour 2 - The Crisis Arrives
Summary
Erick Erickson warns of an economic crisis as Trump’s inflation approval hits a record low and diesel prices surge, urging the President to scrap tariffs to boost consumer confidence. He also critiques Greta Gerwig’s decision to cast Meryl Streep as Aslan in a new Chronicles of Narnia adaptation, arguing it subverts the story’s Christian allegory. The episode includes a personal tribute to Dav Eisner and a brief discussion on the movie The Odyssey.
Topics discussed
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Trump's record-low inflation approval ratings
Pride and the economic impact of tariffs
Diesel prices at all-time high and supply chain effects
Rising costs for consumers and truckers
United Airlines flight cuts and oil prices
Eric's advice: Scrap tariffs for psychological boost
Maria Salazar immigration ad and reaction
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Discussion on Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey
Personal anecdotes and C.S. Lewis background
Critique of Greta Gerwig's Narnia adaptation
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Tribute to Dav Eisner
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