3/26/26: Trump Econ Numbers Flop, Oil Spikes, Professor Pape Dire Warning, Cuba Makes Offer To US

March 26, 2026·1h 9m·3-min readroundtablenews

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The podcast critiques the Trump administration's decision to launch a war with Iran, arguing it has triggered widespread public opposition, economic hardship—especially for young Americans—and a collapse in Trump's approval ratings, while benefiting geopolitical rivals like Russia and und

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Guest

Robert Pape

roundtable on Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

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People

TrumpCaroline LovettNate SilverMark LevinRobert PapeJim MattisCarlos Cossio

Books

The Escalation Trapby Robert Pape

Companies

Valero

Topics

Breaking NewsEconomicsForeign PolicyGeopoliticsInflationMilitary HistoryUs Politics

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