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EPISODE · Mar 9, 2026 · 13 MIN

Mutual War, Local Bills

from The Briefing Room · host Marcus S. Atkinson

Today in the Briefing Room, we give the thought for the day, then go to Barbershop Court. There, we put the phrase “mutual decision” on trial after President Trump said ending the Iran war will be a decision made jointly with Israel’s Prime Minister, while global leaders call for de-escalation, and markets react. We bring it home to Erie and Pennsylvania by asking what wartime decisions mean at the street level—gas prices, household budgets, and whether regular people have a voice when big-power moves are made—especially as Erie is actively seeking community input on housing affordability.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-briefing-room--5656912/support.

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