Tariffs, Tumult, and a U-Turn: Smoot-Hawley’s Ghost in 2025

Self‑Rule or Self‑Destruct? Sudan’s Cycles of War, 1955‑2025

From the colonial North–South split to today’s SAF‑vs‑RSF street war, this episode unpacks 70 years of coups, civil wars, and broken peace deals. Oil, gold, and foreign backers turned Sudan into a proxy battleground; Bashir’s 2019 fall opened the door to Khartoum’s 2025 humanitarian nightmare. Yet amid the rubble, grassroots voices still chant “freedom, peace, justice.”

Tariffs, Tumult, and a U-Turn: Smoot-Hawley’s Ghost in 2025

April 2025: Trump’s surprise 'reciprocal tariffs' announcement sends shockwaves through global markets, erasing trillions in value in just two days. Panic rises. China retaliates. The ghosts of Smoot-Hawley walk again. But then—an unexpected pause. We explore the economic, political, and historical stakes of this near-crisis moment—and what the sudden pause might mean for the future of global trade.

Fannie & Freddie: Is Privatization Next?

In Part 2, Mohit and Kanisha dissect how the 2008 crisis pushed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac under Uncle Sam’s wing—and why, after years of debate, the push to “cut the cord” is hotter than ever. Discover the stakes for taxpayers, homeowners, and investors as these mortgage giants grapple with the prospect of finally standing on their own.

Fannie and Freddie: Meet the Mortgage Duo

In this kickoff episode, Mohit and Kanisha pull back the curtain on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac—two quasi-public powerhouses that transformed American home lending. Discover how they keep the mortgage wheel turning and why their future is at the center of heated debate. Stick around for a sneak peek of Part 2, coming on Friday, where we’ll dive deeper into the controversies, the crash, and whether these GSEs will ever be cut loose from government oversight.

Canada vs USA: Enemies, Allies.....Enemies Again?

Explore the tumultuous journey of Canada–U.S. relations—from the War of 1812 that pitted them against each other, to shared victories and evolving trade partnerships, and finally, the modern-day tensions echoing old rivalries. Join Kanisha and Mohit discover how history has shaped this unique bond and whether past conflicts hint at future confrontations.