Saturday Class - The Reality of Economic Growth—Right Now, This Week! - May 31, 2025

In this episode, Tony Papert and Brian Lantz discuss the reality of economic growth under Trump policies, highlighting the recent partnership between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel, the impact of tariffs, and the forecast for continued economic expansion. They detail the political importance of these changes, analyze the criticisms regarding the federal deficit, and outline the significant infrastructure investments being made. The episode also covers Trump's strategies for securing a super-majority in future elections and his administration's efforts in transforming the U.S. economy, ranging from steel production and transportation systems to pharmaceutical pricing and energy policies.

00:00 Introduction and Speaker Announcement
00:09 Trump's Economic Growth Policies
01:00 Pittsburgh Rally and Steel Industry Revival
02:25 Tariffs and Job Creation
03:36 Trump's Political Position and Super Majority
05:12 Media Criticism and Deficit Concerns
07:04 Federal Trade Court Decision and Economic Battle
08:19 Midterm Elections and Economic Optimism
08:48 Energy Policies and National Security
10:38 Economic Growth and Tax Benefits
14:38 Opportunity Zones and Rural Development
15:15 Federal Debt and Economic Models
18:36 Historical Debt Management and Economic Growth
26:23 Government Spending and Inflation
27:57 Wall Street and Media Noise
31:34 The U.S. Treasury Market Explained
34:52 Trump's Steel Victory and Economic Impact
40:26 Revamping the Department of Transportation
41:40 Challenges in the U.S. Housing Market
46:18 Rebuilding U.S. Infrastructure and Maritime Dominance
57:02 Conclusion and Future Topics