Are the markers flashing warning signs for the US economy? Is Trump turning on Putin on Ukraine in the face of Russian intransigence and battlefield stalemate? And can technological innovation be a source of optimism in these troubled times? Katty and Anthony discuss these questions and more in this week's regular episode. --------------------------------------- To save your company time and money, open a Revolut Business account today via https://www.revolut.com/rb/therestispoliticsus, and add money to your account by 31st of December 2025 to get a £200 welcome bonus or equivalent in your local currency. Feature availability varies by plan. This offer’s available for New Business customers in the UK, US, Australia and Ireland. Fees and Terms & Conditions apply. For US customers, Revolut is not a bank. Banking services and card issuance are provided by Lead Bank, Member FDIC. Visa® and Mastercard® cards issued under license. Funds are FDIC insured up to $250,000 through Lead Bank, in the event Lead Bank fails. Fees may apply. See full terms in description. For Irish customers, Revolut Bank UAB is authorised and regulated by the Bank of Lithuania in the Republic of Lithuania and by the European Central Bank and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland for conduct of business rules. For AU customers, consider PDS & TMD at revolut.com/en-AU. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589). --------------------------------------- Support the podcast and gain early access to our mini-series, ad-free watching and a bonus members-only Q&A episode every week! --------------------------------------- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCII84rxnNkEjtk1zC3qTtbg/join --------------------------------------- ✅ Subscribe Here: https://www.youtube.com/@RestPoliticsUS --------------------------------------- 🎙️ Listen To The Podcast: https://lnk.to/TRIP.US.YT --------------------------------------- 📱 Follow Us On Socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restpoliticsus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restpoliticsus/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@restpoliticsus Twitter: https://twitter.com/RestPoliticsUS --------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 0:25 Revolut AD 1:47 Intro Continued 2:23 Trump’s UN Speech & Ukraine Rhetoric 6:34 Is Trump Really Flipping on Russia? 9:25 Comparisons to Korea & US Foreign Policy 13:42 Trump, The Economy & Tariffs 19:45 Risks of a Soft Recession 23:30 Undermining Rule of Law & Investor Confidence 27:25 Long-Term Systemic Weakness vs Short-Term AI Boom 34:38 Argentina, Brazil & Trump’s Economic Alliances 38:38 Positive News: AI & Education 39:51 Progress in Global Gender Equality 41:10 Reagan Series Promotion & Closing --------------------------------------- Social Producer: Charlie Johnson Assistant Producer: India Dunkley Producer: Fiona Douglas Video Editor: Kieron Leslie Senior Producer: Dom Johnson