Topic: Economic D Day

3 chapters across the catalog

Just Dew It
Episode 1896 33:19 - 38:29

1896: Just Dew It

Economic D-Day and Global Oil Price Surges

The United States has initiated a naval blockade of Iran, which President Trump described as "Economic D-Day" in an all-caps post. This economic warfare has contributed to a 30% increase in domestic gas prices as oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dropped from 20 million to 5 million barrels per day. Reports from Axios suggest the U.S. is conducting stealth operations to transport approximately 10 million barrels a day through the contested region.

Mucho Retardo
Episode 1804 38:54 - 42:17

1804: Mucho Retardo

People's Sick Day, Economic Blackout and Discord

A movement called "The People's Sick Day" is circulating on TikTok and Discord, calling for a three-day economic blackout where participants stop working and spending. To prevent corporate interference, organizers claim they will only announce the specific dates 48 hours in advance.

Bias Response Team
Episode 907 1:30:25 - 1:33:03

907: Bias Response Team

International Women's Day and "A Day Without A Woman"

Organizers of the Women's March called for a "Day Without a Woman" strike on March 8th, urging women to take the day off and avoid shopping. The hosts point out a logical inconsistency in the instructions, which encourage shopping only at women-owned businesses while simultaneously calling for all women to stop working. They characterize the movement as being led by "middle-class white women" and criticize the racial undertones of the strike's logistics.