Steve Hanke, Professor of Applied Economics at Johns Hopkins University, joins James Connor to reveal the economic and political fallout of the Fed’s monetary missteps. From post-COVID inflation and rising wealth inequality to the 2024 election, Hanke unpacks how these policies reshaped the U.S. economy and secured Trump’s victory. He predicts a 2025 recession driven by money supply contraction and explores geopolitical risks and tensions, including China’s growing dominance in critical global industries. Investment Concerns? Get a free portfolio review with Wealthion’s endorsed financial advisors at https://bit.ly/3CBeN0h 01:01 - Election Analysis: Trump’s Victory Explained 9:47 - The Diminished Role of Mainstream Media 16:34 - Why Money Supply Matters: An Overview 23:05 - Inflation Projections and Historical Parallels 29:01 - The Federal Reserve: Policies, Blunders and Predictions 32:24 - Recession Concerns and Economic Slowdown 34:55 - The Impact of TTariffs on the Economy 37:52 - Stock Market Outlook for 2025 - Pricey Markets! 40:44 - Geopolitics and China’s Influence 45:23 - Introduction to Steve’s New Book: “Capital, Interest, and Waiting” Connect with us online: Website: https://www.wealthion.com X: https://www.x.com/wealthion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthionofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthion/ #Economy #Recession #Inflation #FederalReserve #Investing #Trump2024 #Geopolitics #China #MoneySupply #EconomicPolicy #FinancialNews #USPolitics #MarketAnalysis #GlobalEconomy #EconomicTrends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices