The episode covers a series of escalating geopolitical tensions involving U.S. strikes on Iran, Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers, and Russian cyber espionage, all of which are triggering economic ripple effects including rising oil and mortgage rates. It also highlights domestic politi
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