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Firing Line
Kevin Hassett
Season 2025
Episode 9
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett discusses President Trump’s plans for tariffs, tax cuts, and spending cuts in an interview taped before Trump’s re-election. He defends the Fed’s independence and denies Trump is a threat to democracy.
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Glenn Hubbard discusses the impact of Trump’s tariffs and other ways to rebalance the economy.
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Ross Douthat assesses Trump’s address to Congress, Ukraine and trade, and the future of the GOP.
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Jeff Ferry and Scott Lincicome discuss the impact of President Trump’s tariffs.
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