#218 - Revolt of the Masses

Jacob and Rob reconvene to talk about the latest CPI print, inflation expectations, and the U.S. elections. They also get philosophical about populism and apply their insights to different countries: the U.S., France, the UK, Argentina, and Germany.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) -Intro

(00:39) - Weekly Chat with Rob: Catching Up

(01:17) - Inflation Discussion: Latest CPI Print

(03:36) - US Economic Slowdown: Service Sector and Manufacturing

(06:22) - Anecdotal Evidence: Tree Trimming and Airline Demand

(14:02) - Misallocation of Resources and Policy Volatility

(16:27) - US Election Impact on Economic Policies

(23:12) - Trade Tensions Under Biden vs. Trump

(24:08) - Populism and Global Political Trends

(25:44) - The Revolt of the Masses: Historical Context

(26:48) - Authority Structures and Information Democratization

(27:51) - French Elections: A Case Study

(29:58) - The Importance of Reading Books

(31:49) - Populism and Its Manifestations

(33:59) - Country-Specific Political Dynamics

(39:32) - Investment Strategies in Uncertain Times

(42:47) - Final Thoughts and Recommendations

(47:06) - Disclaimer and Legal Information

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