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Today, we welcome back Dr. Stephen Ducat as we discuss Trump Tweets, Cognitive Decline, and the impact of manipulation on society. 
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Today, we answer a question from Thomas from Las Vegas, Nevada, who writes, Of course, the economy is on everyone’s mind. The conflict in Iran is helping raise the price of almost everything. I’ve been following the IMF, and my questions stem from concerns they have raised; I’d like the panel's take on them. With Brent crude climbing above $100 per barrel, how vulnerable is the global economy to a prolonged conflict in the Middle East? The IMF now projects global growth at just 3.1%, are we heading toward a recession if the conflict widens? 
How should policymakers balance rising defense spending with the risk of inflation and weakened fiscal stability? 
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Today we hear from Joyce from Kansas City, Missouri, who writes: " It’s hard to decide what is truth and what is fiction coming out of the Iran conflict. But it seems almost all social media and news outlets are asking the same questions. How close is the world to a broader regional war as Iran expands its blockade threats from the Strait of Hormuz to the Sea of Oman and the Red Sea? What are the long‑term implications of President Trump’s escalating rhetoric, including warnings of potential strikes on “Level 3 targets”? If U.S. negotiations with Iran continue to stall, what diplomatic off‑ramps remain, and who has the leverage now?
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A listener writes; I know Mark is Catholic. How does he and the panel see the fight Trump seems to have taken up with the Pope?  What about that Jesus/Doctor post on Truth Social? I see in the news even his most MAGA of Morons are not happy with this. 
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Candace from Butte, Montana writes, Victor Orban’s party was elected out in what is being described as a landslide in Hungary. I think this is interesting for us here in the US since Trump has used the Orban playbook to move us toward a more authoritarian government. Trump even sent JD Vance over to stump for Orban. But for all Orban’s and Trump’s maneuvering, taking over the press with lackies, oppressive voting rules, etc., the people of Hungary had had enough and made the change, booting Putin’s lackey.  So, I would ask Do you think Hungary will now return to normalcy with the rest of the EU? Although it seems the new leader is far from liberal, do you think he will be able to dismantle all or some of the authoritarian policies Orban put in place? If Hungary does move away from Russia, will this have any impact on Hungarian/US relations?
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