[106] Decline of US Middle Class, Sam Antar on Banamex, Karl Denninger on Fed Policy
Our lead story: America's middle class has long been the most affluent in the world. However, new data shows that the US has lost that honor, especially in lower and middle tier income brackets. It's probably no surprise to learn, America's wealthiest have outpaced many of their global peers. Erin takes a look.
After the break, Erin joins blogger and former white collar caper Sam Antar to talk about some of the recent cases in white collar crime. Take a look on his view of Herbalife and Banamex. Then, Erin brings you part two of her interview with Karl Denninger. He talks about Fed policy, big banks, and fiat currency. Check it out.
In today's Big Deal, Edward Harrison sits down with Erin to look at mobile home economics. Turns out some investors are getting into the trailer park business for its double wide returns. Check it out.
Stocks across the world soured on fears of Chinese instability and North Korea’s unexpected announcement that the pariah nation tested a hydrogen bomb. Manuel Rapalo discusses. After, Edward Harrison joins from the Consumer Electronics Show, also known as CES, in Las Vegas to offer his insights on what trends are stealing the show at this year’s event. Manila Chan then breaks down how the advances in driverless automotive technology may be threatening large numbers of American truck drivers.
After the break, Bianca Facchinei reports from Havana, Cuba on the infrastructure investments that will be needed as the island country begins expanding its trade with the U.S. Finally, Ameera David speaks to Juan Triana Barros, a professor of economics at the University of Havana, on what changes the Cuban government needs to make to the state’s economic model.
Check us out on Facebook -- and feel free to ask us questions:
http://www.facebook.com/BoomBustRT
https://www.facebook.com/harrison.writedowns
https://www.facebook.com/erinade2020
...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD11nTVqEoQ
The AT&T/DOJ trial wrapped up their arguments and lawyer Andre Barlow is back as he gives us an insider look at one of the biggest trials of the year. Airline safety is back in the headlines after one life is lost aboard a Southwest flight. Jaime Finch, former director at the NTSB, joins Bart Chilton to discuss safety. Housing prices are going up, but each state’s prices vary widely; Kathy Fettke takes us into the numbers. Media is changing and nothing will stop that; Holland Cooke joins Bart to talk about it. That and more on Boom Bust! [1065]
Follow us on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/RT_BoomBust
https://twitter.com/bartchilton?lang=en
Check us out on Facebook -- and feel free to ask us questions:
http://www.facebook.com/BoomBustRT
...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERn_C4T7Smw
The Suez Canal stoppage saga has come to an end as the wedged cargo ship has been freed in one of the world's busiest waterways. Boom Bust takes an in-depth look at the fallout from the jam and how global markets are reacting. Plus, Johnson & Johnson has entered an agreement to supply the African Union with up to 400 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine. And the United Kingdom has come to an agreement with the E.U. in the wake of Brexit, potentially signaling a patching of relations.
#BoomBust #QuestionMore #RTAmerica
Get exclusive content and watch full episodes now by downloading the Portable.TV app: https://bit.ly/DownloadPortable
Check out our other shows!
NO show does it like this. It’s TIME TO DO NEWS AGAIN with Rick Sanchez
News with Rick Sanchez: https://bit.ly/NRSSHOW
It’s her take on all things political and she presents ALL the angles: News.Views.Hughes with Scottie Nell Hughes, NVH: https://bit.ly/NVHSHOW
What’s your NEWS IQ? Give us 30 minutes, and we’ll take you across the globe!
In Question with Manila Chan, IQ: https://bit.ly/IQ_SHOW
Steve Malzberg sinks his teeth into the slander, hypocrisy, bias and lies of MSM. MMM…Delicious! Eat The Press: http://bit.ly/EatThePress
Candid conversations with the most outspoken guy in Hollywood! Dennis Miller + One! Dennis Miller Plus One: http://bit.ly/DennisMillerPlusOne
Let our TV time-machine bring you the week’s highlights and a closer look at the BIGGEST stories, Just Press Play: http://bit.ly/JustPressPlayShow
Yep, it’s Gov. Jesse Ventura and you’re living in his WORLD! Come along for the ride.
The World According To Jesse: http://bit.ly/WATJSHOW
They’re watching you. Are you watching them? Are you WATCHING THE HAWKS?
Watching The Hawks: http://bit.ly/WTHSHOW
Do you keep missing the forest for the trees? Let Holland Cooke show you the Big Picture, The Big Picture: http://bit.ly/TheBigPictureShow
Follow us on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/RT_BoomBust
Check us out on Facebook -- and feel free to ask us questions:
http://www.facebook.com/BoomBustRT
Follow Christy Ai on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christai_ai/
Check out more from RT America!
Eat The Press:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLagVUKF7CUTQsuWo5sCat5spbo2Cqfskm
Dennis Miller Plus One:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLagVUKF7CUTQFiMl7qOaZ9L0Zkq_b9RF-
Just Press Play:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLagVUKF7CUTTuYcV8a3afYQ4pFBm50ZC9
The World According To Jesse:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLagVUKF7CUTR4fIiDHxGpe38eAJWgzVQ8
Watching The Hawks:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbiFt3UdxX7LxferwDmuegQ
The Big Picture:
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheBigPictureRT
...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MY9xv4IL76c
Brexit is far from over as both Tony Blair and the Queen chime in; Hilary Fordwich adds to the discussion today as well! Alex Mihailovich takes inside the world of Canadian oil! Are you cutting the cord or keeping cable? Holland Cooke has some surprising insight! And what stocks should you pay attention too? What does the current market look like? We’re speaking to Danielle Shay and John Grace to find out! [1243]
Follow us on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/RT_BoomBust
https://twitter.com/bartchilton?lang=en
Check us out on Facebook -- and feel free to ask us questions:
http://www.facebook.com/BoomBustRT
...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fway_2Tq1JU
The markets are hoping for a big rally this holiday season, but is Santa bringing coal or presents? Melissa Armo helps us figure it out! Gas and crude prices have been up, down, and all around this year; Raghee Horner helps us peer into the future of crude! And with the FCC looking at rules regarding mergers between ABC, Fox, NBC, and CBS it’s time to talk to Margot Susca and Steve Malzberg to figure out if it’s a hit or a miss! [1219]
Follow us on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/RT_BoomBust
https://twitter.com/bartchilton?lang=en
Check us out on Facebook -- and feel free to ask us questions:
http://www.facebook.com/BoomBustRT
...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFDcXL6YU-Y
Prosecutors have dropped the fraud charges against South African finance Minister Pravin Gordhan; plus a new study finds racial bias by some Uber and Lyft drivers. Ameera David has the details. Then, Bianca Facchinei takes a look at Iceland’s parliamentary election results. Afterwards, Alex Mihailovich breaks down the just signed EU-Canadian CETA trade deal, and the agreement between GE and Baker Hughes to merger their oil and gas businesses.
Following the break, Dean Baker, co-founder of the Center for Economic and Policy Research and author the new book “Rigged,” tells Edward Harrison why free trade isn’t always fair, and what’s ahead for the TTIP and TPP. And finally, in The Big Deal, Edward has more on CETA, and whether or not TTIP is dead as a result.
Take a look!
Check us out on Facebook -- and feel free to ask us questions:
http://www.facebook.com/BoomBustRT
https://www.facebook.com/harrison.writedowns
https://www.facebook.com/biancafacch
...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VCVxKmobEY
How many interest rate hikes will we see from the Federal reserve as Wall Street is upping its prediction? All while the IMF warns that moving too fast could have an impact on emerging markets. We'll break it all down.
Plus, It's been a bad start to 2022 for Bitcoin and some of the most popular cryptocurrencies. We'll take a look at what is behind the slide and what the future might hold. And, it's a new year with a fresh Brexit negotiator, but the talk seems to be the same. We go over the latest wrangling between the UK and EU over the Northern Ireland Protocol.
#BoomBust #QuestionMore #RTAmerica
Get exclusive content and watch full episodes now by downloading the Portable.TV app: https://bit.ly/DownloadPortable
Check out our other shows!
NO show does it like this. It’s TIME TO DO NEWS AGAIN with Rick Sanchez
News with Rick Sanchez: https://bit.ly/NRSSHOW
It’s her take on all things political and she presents ALL the angles: News.Views.Hughes with Scottie Nell Hughes, NVH: https://bit.ly/NVHSHOW
What’s your NEWS IQ? Give us 30 minutes, and we’ll take you across the globe!
In Question with Manila Chan, IQ: https://bit.ly/IQ_SHOW
Steve Malzberg sinks his teeth into the slander, hypocrisy, bias and lies of MSM. MMM…Delicious! Eat The Press: http://bit.ly/EatThePress
Candid conversations with the most outspoken guy in Hollywood! Dennis Miller + One! Dennis Miller Plus One: http://bit.ly/DennisMillerPlusOne
Let our TV time-machine bring you the week’s highlights and a closer look at the BIGGEST stories, Just Press Play: http://bit.ly/JustPressPlayShow
Yep, it’s Gov. Jesse Ventura and you’re living in his WORLD! Come along for the ride.
The World According To Jesse: http://bit.ly/WATJSHOW
They’re watching you. Are you watching them? Are you WATCHING THE HAWKS?
Watching The Hawks: http://bit.ly/WTHSHOW
Do you keep missing the forest for the trees? Let Holland Cooke show you the Big Picture, The Big Picture: http://bit.ly/TheBigPictureShow
Follow us on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/RT_BoomBust
Check us out on Facebook -- and feel free to ask us questions:
http://www.facebook.com/BoomBustRT
Follow Christy Ai on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christai_ai/
Check out more from RT America!
Eat The Press:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLagVUKF7CUTQsuWo5sCat5spbo2Cqfskm
Dennis Miller Plus One:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLagVUKF7CUTQFiMl7qOaZ9L0Zkq_b9RF-
Just Press Play:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLagVUKF7CUTTuYcV8a3afYQ4pFBm50ZC9
The World According To Jesse:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLagVUKF7CUTR4fIiDHxGpe38eAJWgzVQ8
Watching The Hawks:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbiFt3UdxX7LxferwDmuegQ
The Big Picture:
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheBigPictureRT
...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EhKvnUJfpY
As the UK prepares to leave the European Union, German Chancellor Angela Merkel mirrors other leaders in Europe, saying she will broker no special favors for the UK over the single market. Ameera David has details. In the UK, the question now is who will replace David Cameron as Prime Minister. RT correspondent reports on the latest from London. Then, Boom Bust’s Bianca Facchinei reports that German carmaker VW will settle its diesel emissions case in the US. Afterwards, RT Correspondent Ashlee Banks details worries that the Olympic Games in Brazil could turn out to be a major flop.
After the break, Ameera talks to Chris Versace, the Chief Investment Officer at Tematica Research and Co-Author of “Cocktail Investing” about the financial implications of the Brexit vote. And in the Big Deal, Ameera continues the conversation about the repercussions of the Brexit vote with Edward Harrison.
Take a look!
Check us out on Facebook -- and feel free to ask us questions:
http://www.facebook.com/BoomBustRT
https://www.facebook.com/harrison.writedowns
https://www.facebook.com/biancafacch
...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Grv8gL4nQzk
Budget woes and another government shutdown loom over the horizon; Steve Malzberg joins us from New York to discuss it. The trade-gap has widened to a 9-year high, David Grasso talks with Bart Chilton about the gap. Arifa Khan sat down with Bart in Davos as they discussed cryptocurrencies and more!
Follow us on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/RT_BoomBust
https://twitter.com/bartchilton?lang=en
Check us out on Facebook -- and feel free to ask us questions:
http://www.facebook.com/BoomBustRT
...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LK1RxzGT2SA