2022-04-30: Many Directions - a podcast by Samuel Minter / Iván Bou

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This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan discuss the latest in economic news, as well as some political highlights. You know. Inflation. Chances of a recession. The McCarthy Tapes. MTG. Cawthorn. Even a little on Elon Musk and Twitter. Oh, and Sam discusses his struggles to renew his passport. Great fun!





Show Details:


Recorded 2022-04-30


Length this week 2:02:16






  • (0:00:01-0:02:01) Cold Open
  • (0:02:26-0:33:45) But First

    • Agenda
    • Expired Passport

  • (0:35:28-1:19:07) Economy

    • Examples
    • Disruptive Forces
    • Deficits, Spending, and Taxes
    • Recession Coming?
    • Economic Integration

  • (1:20:14-2:01:46) Political

    • McCarthy Tapes
    • Does Anything Matter?
    • MTG Hearings
    • Cawthorn Troubles
    • Musk Twitter
    • End Stuff







The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch.


Our intro is “The Oh of Pleasure” (Amazon MP3 link)


Our outro is “Celestial Soda Pop” (Amazon MP3 link)


Both are from the album “Deep Breakfast” (iTunes link)


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