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EPISODE · Mar 14, 2026 · 21 MIN

War in the Middle East… and the Poor Will Pay First | What They Aren’t Telling Americans

from Roweming Around Podcast · host Allison

Send us Fan MailThe headlines talk about war in the Middle East. But the real story is what it means for Americans at home.When global conflict erupts in the world’s most important oil region, the consequences don’t stay overseas. They travel through energy markets, shipping routes, inflation, and the global economy.History has shown this before.From the 1973 oil crisis to the Iranian Revolution shock of 1979, Middle East conflicts have repeatedly triggered economic pain in the United States — especially for the poor and middle class.In this episode, we break down:• What is actually happening right now in the Middle East • Why oil routes like the Strait of Hormuz matter to the global economy • How wars overseas raise gas, food, and living costs in the U.S. • Why economic shocks always hit working families first • The historical pattern that many Americans are ignoringWe’ll also examine the larger geopolitical stakes and what the long-term consequences could be for the American economy and global stability.Because the real question isn’t just who wins the war.It’s who pays the price.Support the show https://rootednroweming.etsy.combuymeacoffee.com/allieykittk https://galaxy.ai/?ref=allisona8Thank you for tuning in. Please return next week for another exciting and interesting discussion on today's top topics.https://galaxy.ai/?ref=allisona8https://www.etsy.com/shop/CraftyCoziez

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Send us Fan Mail The headlines talk about war in the Middle East. But the real story is what it means for Americans at home. When global conflict erupts in the world’s most important oil region, the consequences don’t stay overseas. They travel through energy markets, shipping routes, inflation, and the global economy. History has shown this before. From the 1973 oil crisis to the Iranian Revolution shock of 1979, Middle East conflicts have repeatedly triggered economic pain in the Unit...

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