This week, Mercedes and Rachel dive into the ongoing tariff drama with all its unexpected twists and turns.

First up, we break down the wild world of "Liberation Day" tariffs - how a plan to slap China with massive fees spiraled into market chaos, public Twitter fights between administration officials (including the legendary "Peter Retardo" incident), and ultimately a surprising 90-day pause. Watch as cabinet heavyweights Peter Navarro, Howard Lutnick, Scott Bessett, and Elon Musk duke it out in public while Treasury markets teeter.

Then, we address the elephant in the room: Kristi Noem's questionable aesthetic choices as Homeland Security Secretary.

Finally, we answer a subscriber question.

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Episode Highlights:

• Liberation Day Drama - The administration announced sweeping tariffs that created market chaos before pivoting to a strategic 90-day pause.
• Twitter War - Elon Musk and Peter Navarro engaged in a public spat, trading insults like "dumber than a bag of bricks" and "Peter Retardo."
• Boys Will Be Boys - Press Secretary dismissed cabinet officials' public feuding as transparency, saying "you should be grateful for the most transparent administration."
• Treasury Rescue - Scott Bessett quietly met with the president at Mar-a-Lago, shifting strategy toward "bespoke tailored" trade negotiations.
• Homeland Security Barbie - Kristi Noem's performative approach with staged photo ops and full glam raises questions about professionalism in government.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview

00:48 Tariff Drama Recap

03:56 Liberation Day and Tariff Announcements

06:58 Key Players and Their Perspectives

11:56 Elon Musk vs. Peter Navarro

32:53 Market Reactions and Treasury Concerns

37:45 Trump's Tariff Strategy and Negotiations

42:51 Real Estate Market in China

43:55 Impact of Tariffs on US-China Relations

44:34 Middle Class and Tariffs

45:05 Restructuring American Consumerism

46:13 China's Response to Tariffs

47:25 Trump's Strategy and Media Perception

52:32 Future of Tariffs and Trade Deals

53:40 Christina's Public Image

01:06:14 Question of the Week: Favorite Vacation Spots

01:20:14 Conclusion and Farewell

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