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Jessica Riedl

Season 2025 Episode 30 | 26m 46s

Conservative economist Jessica Riedl discusses the impact of Trump’s tariffs and trade deals, the cost of his tax cuts, and potential entitlement reforms. She assesses the Republican Party’s shift toward populism and the threat posed by rising debt.

Aired: 07/24/25
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