In April 2025, President Trump unleashed a sweeping new wave of tariffs—raising import taxes to levels not seen since 1909. In this episode, we break down what this means for consumers, businesses, and the global economy.

🔍 What you’ll learn:

• What exactly these 2025 tariffs are—and why they’re being called a "tariff tsunami"
• How U.S. households may face an average $1,300 tax increase
• Which industries are being hit hardest, from semiconductors to pharmaceuticals
• The legal challenges surrounding Trump's use of executive powers
• How countries like China, India, Russia, and the EU are responding
• Why economists are warning about a potential global recession

From economic shocks to legal battles, this is more than just a trade war—it's a seismic shift in U.S. trade policy with global ripple effects.

🎧 Tune in for a deep dive that connects the headlines to the bigger picture.

Kathmandu is a city of deep culture and rapid change — and like many urban centers, it's facing a growing challenge: air pollution. In this episode of Mindscope, we explore what’s really in the air, what’s causing it, and what the future could look like.

This is not about alarm. It’s about understanding the facts and recognizing both the challenges and the efforts underway to address them.

Topics include:
 • What the data says about Kathmandu’s air
 • Root causes: geography, traffic, construction, and more
 • The human impact, and how locals are adapting
 • What solutions are being discussed or tried

For anyone who cares about the health of cities — this episode is for you.