This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Sam and Ivan discuss the latest in economic news, as well as some political highlights. You know. Inflation. Chances of a recession. The McCarthy Tapes. MTG. Cawthorn. Even a little on Elon Musk and Twitter. Oh, and Sam discusses his struggles to renew his passport. Great fun!

• (0:00:01-0:02:01) Cold Open
• (0:02:26-0:33:45) But First
  • Agenda
  • Expired Passport
• (0:35:28-1:19:07) Economy
  • Examples
  • Disruptive Forces
  • Deficits, Spending, and Taxes
  • Recession Coming?
  • Economic Integration
• (1:20:14-2:01:46) Political
  • McCarthy Tapes
  • Does Anything Matter?
  • MTG Hearings
  • Cawthorn Troubles
  • Musk Twitter
  • End Stuff