Is US Economy Heading for a DEEPER Downturn?

Big John and @MikeTerMaat_ react to new data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis suggesting the U.S. may already be in a recession. They break down what’s real, what’s political spin, and why Amazon’s clash with the Trump administration reveals deeper issues about government overreach and economic transparency.

GDP falls for the first time under the new administration
Inflation outpaces wage growth despite tariff optimism
Trump vs. Powell: the battle over interest rates
Amazon’s “tariff transparency” controversy
Why libertarians fear state intrusion into private enterprise


Chapters:
00:00 Intro — Breaking economic news
00:01:00 Are we in a recession? GDP data explained
00:04:30 How tariffs and imports distort growth
00:07:00 Inflation, interest rates, and Fed independence
00:11:00 The White House vs. Jerome Powell
00:15:00 Tariffs, jobs, and income tax illusions
00:20:00 Why tariffs can’t replace income tax
00:25:00 Amazon’s tariff pricing controversy
00:31:00 The White House’s overreaction and staff discipline
00:36:00 Media bias and the chaos of the press room
00:42:00 Amazon’s dilemma: transparency vs. politics
00:47:00 Closing thoughts on freedom and overreach

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