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The Strait Could Open Now. It Wouldn't Matter. (w/ Tracy Alloway & Jordan Ritter Conn) | Bulwark Pod

2026-04-21 News & Politics
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Trump keeps jawboning the markets to try to manage the fallout from the war on Iran, but we have yet to see the full economic impact of his foreign policy misadventure. Oil and gas facilities in the Gulf have been critically damaged and will take years to repair—which will inevitably lead to higher fuel prices. And countries are stockpiling commodities and products like fertilizer, which will also feed inflation. Plus, a new book on the social and economic travails of modern American men. The Ringer's Jordan Ritter Conn and Bloomberg's Tracy Alloway join Tim Miller. Learn more and volunteer at https://bethehope.us/47QUGIa Get 20% off when you go to https://trustandwill.com /BULWARK Show Notes: Jordan's new book, "American Men": https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/jordan-ritter-conn/american-men/9781538709092/ Tracy's podcast, "Odd Lots": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odd-lots/id1056200096 "Road from Raqqa," Jordan's book about two Syrian brothers: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-road-from-raqqa-a-story-of-brotherhood-borders-and-belonging-jordan-ritter-conn/ee765ec0069d6c85?ean=9780525482871&next=t& The NYT story on the Syrian billionaires and their business deals with the Trump family: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/19/us/politics/trump-syria-khayyat.html?unlocked_article_code=1.clA.-jhq.EXPEJubGROgn&smid=url-share Jordan's reporting on the heartbeat of resistance in Minneapolis: https://www.theringer.com/2026/02/19/national-affairs/minneapolis-resistance-network-ice-federal-agents-protests-alex-pretti-renee-good Tickets for our Bulwark Live shows in San Diego and LA in May: https://thebulwark.com/events Become a Bulwark Youtube Plus Member here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Hp1KbGw4e02N7FpPXDgQ/join Chapters: 00:05:57 Trump, Markets, And “Madman Theory” 00:09:47 Oil Disruption And Inflation Risks 00:11:57:10 Ad Break Catholic Charities USA 00:14:31 Corporate Behavior And Political Pressure 00:18:54 Long-Term Energy Outlook 00:22:19 Jordan Ritter Kahn Interview Begins 00:23:06 Ad Break — Trust & Will 00:27:02 Masculinity, Religion, And Identity 00:33:56 Loneliness And Male Friendship Crisis 00:41:02 Work, Purpose, And Isolation 00:47:52 Modern Masculinity And Online Culture 00:54:41 Minneapolis, Community, And Crisis

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@ReadMoreHistory-v9u 2026-04-21

As an expat living in Asia and watching smaller and poorer countries really suffer — no electricity, rationing hospital care, kids not in school etc — I find it shameful that Americans don’t think more about political effects outside themselves. I am ashamed that I never saw that as clearly until I started working abroad but it’s embarrassing. If America doesn’t have values, then we’re just an ATM for the uber wealthy? It’s obscene. I don’t know that country, nor longer do I want to, frankly.

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@psbregman5655 2026-04-21

Amazon and Apple customers should ask the companies to refund tariffs built into their orders.

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@balibob47 2026-04-21

The majority of the tariff money was paid by the US consumer. Like the Iran war, this is just another dRump quagmire.

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@kathosborne3484 2026-04-21

Hey I paid tariffs, so SOME of these companies didn't pay it, I PAID IT.

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@Monsoonpain 2026-04-21

If obama did this manipulation crap....America and the market would roast him.

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@LaurieAlexander-h1l 2026-04-21

Hey Tim,I don’t care what your critics say. You are such a sponge to the voice of our USA culture. You squeeze it back to us so kind and respectfully. I think you get whats going on. Please keep doing like you’re doing, just pace yourself a little.

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@robertortiz6749 2026-04-21

Thank you Tim Miller for saying it! The Economy is in the ditch because Trump wrecked it !

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@delta5297 2026-04-21

Don't worry Donnie, you're not as bad as Carter and Biden. You're much, much, much worse.

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@maryharris8050 2026-04-21

Fascinating conversation! I grew up with 4 brothers. There was a strong male presence in my life, even though I had more male pals than boyfriends. I came to marriage with understanding pals more than lovers. As an 83 year old woman, I am still trying to figure out how to get along with men. I enjoyed this content very much! Thank you both!

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@robertdegroote7447 2026-04-21

Much needed and thoughtful discussion of men. I have had that experience with old friends where we pick up right where we left off but all those friends are spread far and wide around the country and it's almost impossible to get together in any regular way.

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