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How the Surge in Listings Threatens Historic Stock Rally

Jul 16, 2026 · 12m

Summary

Host Daniel Bach covers President Trump’s potential military escalation in Iran and new Pentagon policies on testosterone screening for troops. The episode also details 25% U.S. tariffs on Brazil, a proposed $100,000 bond for green card applicants, and VP Vance’s accusations of Israeli influence campaigns. Finally, experts discuss whether a surge in IPOs signals a market downturn and Calci’s new flight cancellation prediction contracts.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: ReliaQuest agentic defense Trump considers escalating military ops in Iran Pentagon to screen troops for testosterone deficiency House Democrats vote to cut aid to Israel; Vance accuses influence campaign US imposes 25% tariffs on Brazilian products Proposal for $100k bond for green card applicants TSMC profits soar; Uber acquires Delivery Hero Surge in IPOs and stock sales signals potential market downturn? Calci launches prediction markets for flight cancellations Sign-off and credits
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