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EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 50 MIN

The SCOTUS Tariff Ruling, a Housing Crunch, and the Public Pension Time Bomb

from The Economist Next Door

Paul Mueller breaks down the Supreme Court's ruling limiting presidential tariff power with Tom Savidge and Julia Cartwright, and what it means for executive authority. Then, Tom, Pete Earle, and Jason Sorens dive into America's housing shortages, rising insurance costs, and exploding public pension obligations—exploring how political promises today can saddle taxpayers across generations. Debt, policy activism, and uncertainty collide—who really pays the price?

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Paul Mueller breaks down the Supreme Court's ruling limiting presidential tariff power with Tom Savidge and Julia Cartwright, and what it means for executive authority. Then, Tom, Pete Earle, and Jason Sorens dive into America's housing shortages,...

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