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  • Trump’s Tariff Policy: Economic Masochism or a Power Play for the Wealthy?

    Trump’s Tariff Policy: Economic Masochism or a Power Play for the Wealthy?
    Oct 20 2025
    Short Term Gains, Long Term Pain is a hard-hitting economic deep dive that exposes what history really tells us about tariffs, who truly pays for them, and how they impact everyday Americans. From rising prices and inflation to retaliatory trade wars, we unravel whether tariffs actually boost domestic spending, reshore manufacturing, or simply grow federal debt and the trade deficit. This podcast reveals the hidden chain reaction of costs, economic vulnerability, and corruption behind protectionism—showing how tariffs threaten democracy, concentrate power, and quietly transfer wealth to political insiders. Are tariffs breaking the American economy, and is Trump’s tariff strategy really about economic security—or consolidating power for the elite? Tune in and decide.

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    32 min
  • How Trump is Killing the American Dream and Threatening the Republic

    How Trump is Killing the American Dream and Threatening the Republic
    Sep 22 2025
    Donald Trump did not appear out of thin air. He is the product of decades of Republican strategies built on disinformation, division, and raw power. In this episode, we break down how the GOP’s cynical agenda paved the way for Trump’s rise — and why the party now bows to the monster it created. From voter suppression to climate denial, and wealth transfers, this story exposes the consequences of the Republican’s craven pursuit of power.

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    23 min
  • How the Republican Party Created Donald Trump

    How the Republican Party Created Donald Trump
    Aug 11 2025
    Donald Trump didn’t come out of nowhere—he was engineered. In this episode, we trace how decades of Republican strategies built the perfect conditions for his rise, from Newt Gingrich’s cutthroat politics to fossil fuel alliances, voter suppression, and a relentless war on democratic institutions. Featuring insights from political figures, journalists, and strategists, we uncover how the GOP’s embrace of disinformation, wealth transfers to the elite, and climate denial created not just a president, but a political monster. This is the story of a party devoured by its own creation—and what it means for America’s future.

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    11 min
  • How Trump Won the 2024 Election

    How Trump Won the 2024 Election
    Jul 14 2025
    The latest Change Oracle Podcast episode is titled “Why Trump Won.” It confronts the deeply unsettling reality of Donald Trump’s return to the presidency in 2024. Despite a legacy defined by corruption, lies, insurrection, and environmental degradation, Trump prevailed. Why? This episode explores the powerful mix of disinformation, fear, and psychological manipulation that enabled his comeback. From the GOP’s war on truth to Trump’s manipulation of economic anxiety and masculine identity, the podcast unpacks how a twice-impeached, convicted criminal convinced millions to ignore reality. Voters’ craving for security, nostalgia, and authoritarian certainty triumphed over evidence, character, and democratic norms. “Why Trump Won” is a sobering look at how populism, propaganda, and power warped the will of a nation — and what that means for the future of democracy.

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    16 min
  • The Inequality Surge is Increasing

    The Inequality Surge is Increasing
    Jun 23 2025
    Inequality is surging globally, concentrating wealth among a small elite while the majority struggle with stagnating wages, limited access to resources, and declining social mobility. The Inequality Surge is Increasing by Change Oracle's Richard Matthews explores how this growing divide fuels global instability, undermines democracy, and worsens health and well-being. With data from the IMF, World Bank, and Oxfam, the podcast highlights the massive wealth transfer from the bottom 90% to the top 1%, particularly in the U.S., and examines how financial crises and globalization accelerate the trend. Listen now for a deep dive into today's most urgent economic and social crisis.

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    28 min
  • Understanding Societal Inequality: History, Types, Causes and Effects

    Understanding Societal Inequality: History, Types, Causes and Effects
    May 27 2025
    Understanding Societal Inequality: History, Types, Causes & Effects: Dive into the deep roots and wide-reaching consequences of inequality in this powerful episode of Change Oracle. From prehistoric hierarchies to modern wealth gaps, explore how economic, social, and political disparities shape today’s global polycrisis. Discover the forces that sustain injustice—and what it will take to dismantle them. Essential listening for anyone seeking clarity in a world of compounding crises.

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    27 min
  • Economic Growth is an Unsustainable Monster that is Devouring Us from Within

    Economic Growth is an Unsustainable Monster that is Devouring Us from Within
    May 8 2025
    In this episode, we challenge the deeply ingrained belief in limitless economic growth and expose how the growth-at-all-costs mindset drives ecological collapse, social inequality, and political dysfunction. Featuring insights from renowned economists and researchers, we dismantle myths like the Environmental Kuznets Curve and explore the destructive ideology of "growthism." If you're ready to question conventional economic wisdom and confront the harsh truths about sustainability, this episode is a must-listen.

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    12 min
  • Fossil Fuels as the Cause of the Global Polycrisis

    Fossil Fuels as the Cause of the Global Polycrisis
    Apr 23 2025
    In this powerful episode, we dive into the fossil fuel industry's pivotal role in what experts now call the polycrisis—the interwoven collapse of our environmental, economic, and social systems. Featuring insights from the Post Carbon Institute’s Richard Heinberg and Asher Miller, and political economist Adam Hanieh, we explore how our addiction to oil, gas, and coal is not only fueling climate chaos but blocking meaningful change through disinformation and political influence. Discover why fossil fuels are at the heart of the global unravelling—and what it will take to break free.

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    21 min