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The Weekly WTF: $40 Trillion In The Hole
Plus, Trump is really going to show Iran this time, and trying to tame the bond market.
7 hrs ago • Rick Newman
The Weekly Matterboard, Natalie Harp edition
We rate the importance of the latest news, including Trump’s latest Iran tantrums, public attacks on surveillance cameras, and whether White House aide…
Aug 20 • Rick Newman
A Subaru Capitalist Takes On the “Subaru Socialists”
Subaru owners are doers. Don’t lampoon us as freeloaders.
Aug 19 • Rick Newman
Rick on MS Now: Trump's Biggest Grift Yet
Trump and his family are opening a bank. If you're rich and you want a favor from Trump, do business there.
Aug 18 • Rick Newman
Trump is badly missing his own economic targets
Trump and his Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, had an ambitious plan to boost growth and slash deficits. Try to guess what happened.
Aug 18 • Rick Newman
Market Matters: The Myth of the Prosperous Worker
Plus three market trends to know about this week.
Aug 15 • Rick Newman
The Weekly WTF: ICE Torture Gloves
Plus, Trump is breaking the military, Melania's body double surfaces, and gamblers bet on flight cancellations.
Aug 14 • Rick Newman
The Weekly Matterboard, AOC Frozen Eggs Edition
We rate the importance of the latest news, including AOC freezing her eggs, Trump hiding in the catering truck, "The Zapper," and more
Aug 13 • Rick Newman
How a US Takeover of Cuba Could Unfold
Don't forget about Trump's plans to overturn Castroism. Pencil in early 2027.
Aug 12 • Rick Newman
Jim Bianco on the National Debt: We're Going Bankrupt Slowly, For Now
The national debt is about to hit $40 trillion. Here's what could happen.
Aug 11 • Rick Newman
Jim Bianco On The Job Market: Get Used To Smaller Numbers
The July jobs report landed with a thud. But maybe it's not so bad.
Aug 10 • Rick Newman
David Kotok Vents: "The lousy, stinking politicians"
A brief chat with Cumberland Advisors cofounder David Kotok, patron saint of "Camp Kotok." Also, video of Maine hummingbirds.
Aug 10 • Rick Newman
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