S15 EP170: Hour 3 - Iran Squeezed as Diesel Hits a Record
Sep 22, 2026 · 36m
Summary
Erickson discusses the economic fallout of the Iran conflict, noting oil price fluctuations, diesel shortages, and the US Treasury's aggressive sanctions on Iranian airlines and foreign banks. He interviews former Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin about the Education Freedom Tax Credit, urging governors to opt in to school choice programs. The episode also covers the Trump administration's consideration of a diesel export ban and Erickson's criticism of the media's framing of a recent homicide as a lynching.
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Show Intro and 4 Things to Know Promo
Oil Prices Below $100 and Diesel Supply Issues
US Pressure on Iran: Sanctions, Blockade, and Border Bottlenecks
Iranian Paranoia and Self-Sabotage at Borders
Iranian Missile Capabilities and Chinese Support
Diesel Prices, Deregulation, and Steve Moore Interview
Wall Street Uncertainty and Potential Diesel Export Ban
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Media Framing of Black-on-Black Violence vs. Lynchings
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Interview with Gov. Glenn Youngkin on School Choice
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Don Jr. Wedding and Russian Oligarch Allegations
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