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EPISODE · Mar 22, 2026 · 43 MIN

Duck and Cover: Trump’s Iran War Fallout

from Political Rehab · host Matt.Wylie

Trump’s Iran war is driving higher gas prices, economic risk, and global instability. The fallout isn’t coming — it’s already here.This week on Political Rehab: Smart Politics Without the Hangover, we break down how one decision is rippling through your wallet, Washington, and the world — and why the consequences are hitting faster than the strategy.We start with the real cost of the war — the one no one is putting on a bill:The “hidden Trump tax” — how rising oil prices quietly cost Americans hundreds (or thousands) through gas, food, and everyday goods“Higher gas prices make us richer?” — Trump’s argument that rising oil prices benefit America… and why that logic doesn’t hold up in the real worldPolitical RundownFive fast-moving stories shaping the moment:Global Shockwave — how oil spikes could trigger inflation, market instability, and a broader economic ripple effectDuck & Cover — Washington scrambles as officials dodge accountability and contradictions pile upAmerica Unfriended — allies pulling back and what it means for U.S. leadership on the world stageHomeland Mess — internal strain, leadership questions, and growing dysfunction at Homeland SecurityDems in Disarray — what recent primaries reveal about the Democratic Party heading into 2028Deep Dive: First Amendment vs. Government PowerCan the government pressure or punish the media over war coverage?We break down:The First Amendment and its limitsThe history of the Fairness DoctrineThe FCC’s role — and why recent threats raise real concerns about press freedomDose of HopeA reminder that not everything is broken:aliens.gov — yes, it’s real… and it raises some very interesting questionsMarch Madness — one of the last true shared American experiences where competition is still funThis episode isn’t about partisan spin — it’s about consequences. Economic, political, and constitutional.Political Rehab is the only show where a Republican strategist and a Democratic insider break down the biggest stories in politics with fast, smart, and actually engaging conversation — no yelling, no nonsense, just real debate.👉 Follow and subscribe for weekly political analysis that’s sharp, fast, and actually worth your time👉 Join the conversation: Are these the unavoidable costs of leadership — or the result of decisions without a clear plan?

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