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Unf*cking The Republic® News & Essays ... up to July 2025
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Politics News
Establishment Panics Over Israel Critics, Silent on ‘Deliberate’ Gaza Slaughter
July 02, 2025
Pundits melt down over Israel critics in NYC and UK while ignoring explosive story on soldiers ‘deliberately’ shooting starving Gazans.
A protestor with a sign that says Zohran Mamdani, 2. Brad Lander, 3. Adrienne Adams, 4. Zellnor Myrie, Do Not Rank Cuomo, twice.
Politics News
Mamdani’s Mayoral Bid Exposes the Real Threat to NYC
June 25, 2025
Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral bid challenges NYC’s political establishment, addressing affordability crises and facing intense opposition from well-funded...
Zohran speaking into a microphone at a rally.
Politics Episodes News
Zohran Mamdani Has Already Won.
June 23, 2025
Zohran Mamdani’s groundbreaking campaign for NYC mayor has captivated national attention, challenging the traditional political landscape and setting...
A little girl holding a $100 bill with Trump’s face on it.
Economics POTUS Episodes
Trump Accounts.
June 19, 2025
Analyzing Trump’s new “Trump Accounts” plan, this reveals its deficiencies and how it benefits Wall Street more than American families, increasing...
California National Guard standing in front of a group of protesters.
POTUS Civil Liberties Episodes Immigration
Protests in LA.
June 14, 2025
Explore how procedural changes over decades have expanded presidential authority, culminating in Trump’s unprecedented federalization of the...
A woman holding a drill to her temple looking exasperated.
Economics Episodes News
The Job Report Is a Lie.
June 12, 2025
A deep dive into the latest job report reveals underlying weaknesses in the labor market, highlighting significant revisions, demographic shifts, and...
Two hands pulling a dollar bill in their respective directions.
Economics Episodes
Pulling Apart the GOP Budget.
June 06, 2025
Exploring the impact of the GOP budget on red states and the broader implications for the national debt and fiscal policy in America.
A miniature figurine looking at a sack with a dollar bill on it.
Corp America Economics Episodes
Credit Risk.
May 31, 2025
Analyzing the looming U.S. credit crisis, we delve into market risks, corporate maneuvers, and the potential impact on consumers and the economy.
Pete Buttigieg in front of the American flag.
Politics Episodes
President Pete Buttigieg.
May 29, 2025
Pete Buttigieg’s ambition for the 2028 Presidential election is notable, but his limited experience raises questions about his readiness and the...
The U.S. Capitol Building overlayed with glitchy stock market-like symbols.
Corp America Economics Episodes
Stock Buybacks Surge.
May 27, 2025
Exploring the surge in corporate stock buybacks and their implications for the U.S. economy, highlighting the historical context and potential...
Oil drillers in motion.
Issue Specific POTUS Episodes
OPEC, Oh Sh*t!
May 24, 2025
OPEC+ increases oil supply, driving down prices amid decreasing demand and Trump’s tariff policies, leading to economic concerns and potential...
A person approaching the end of a tunnel, unsure of what lies on the other side.
Politics Episodes
The End of Capitalism. May 17, 2025
Capitalism’s endgame unfolds as Trump’s empire ushers in a new feudal era. We face a clear choice: seize the moment or cede it to oligarchs building...
Bitcoins spilling out of an oil barrel.
Issue Specific Economics Episodes
Bitcoin & Crude Oil.
May 10, 2025
Discover how institutional players manipulate Bitcoin and crude oil markets during recessions, creating dangerous traps for casual investors seeking...
An iceberg visible above and below the water.
Economics Episodes
Iceberg. Dead Ahead.
May 08, 2025
There’s a hidden market that might crash the economy in 2025. Tariff chaos. Leverage in the Repo Market. A burgeoning liquidity crisis. There’s an...
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