Incoming Trump Recession?

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the latest economic turmoil as Trump’s tariff war escalates, sending markets into a tailspin. They analyze the fallout from Canada’s retaliatory tariffs, the EU’s response, and the mounting pressure from Wall Street executives as Trump’s economic messaging causes panic—even among his own advisors. Kander and Gupta also dive into new polling that shows Americans’ growing discontent with Trump’s handling of the economy and his unpredictable approach to presidential power. Plus, they discuss Elon Musk’s latest controversies, including his Tesla troubles and the backlash from both investors and pop culture figures. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the 54% of the country that votes for progress in every election, convince your conservative friends and family members to join our majority. This is Majority 54! Hims: Thanks to HIMS! Start your free online visit today at https://hims.com/majority for your personalized ED treatment options Checkout Jason and Ravi's new podcast: https://www.youtube.com/live/cxyD5Dy794Q?si=FuHsqb2uDbnO8KJ8 Majority 54 is a MeidasTouch Network production. Theme music provided by Kemet Coleman. Special thanks to Diana Kander. Majority 54 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/majority54 Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonKander Jason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonkander/ Ravi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaviMGupta Ravi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravimgupta Ravi on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LostDebate Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s The Game Within, we’re diving headfirst into the chaos of NFL Free Agency—exploring how players really hold the power, what makes a team desirable, and how front offices are making moves behind the scenes. The guys are joined by Gevin Reynolds, who worked in the NFL's finance office supporting labor negotiations and host of "Lowlights" here on Valor Media Network. Plus, our Quick Five serves up the latest drama: from the rise of celebrity-produced documentaries to UFL's labor showdown, Dana White cashing in with the Saudis, Trump stirring up World Cup politics, and Stephen A. Smith taking aim at LeBron James. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta report on Trump’s joint address as he pushes for aggressive tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China. Jason and Ravi break down the chaos inside the chamber, as well as the outside turmoil Trump’s actions have caused in U.S. markets and prices. Kander and Gupta then dive into the backlash over Trump’s stance on Ukraine and his new move into crypto. They are joined by Kurt Warner, the Executive Director of the American Rescue Project, to discuss all this and more on the podcast that helps you—the 54% of the country that votes for progress in every election—convince your conservative friends and family members to join our majority. This is Majority 54! Hims: Thanks to HIMS! Start your free online visit today at https://hims.com/majority for your personalized ED treatment options Checkout Jason and Ravi's new podcast: https://www.youtube.com/live/cxyD5Dy794Q?si=FuHsqb2uDbnO8KJ8 Visit https://theamericanrescueproject.org for more information! Majority 54 is a MeidasTouch Network production. Theme music provided by Kemet Coleman. Special thanks to Diana Kander. Majority 54 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/majority54 Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonKander Jason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonkander/ Ravi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaviMGupta Ravi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravimgupta Ravi on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LostDebate Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys discuss intensifying anti-American sentiment in international sports and how the War in Ukraine could further reshape the landscape. Bill Belichick’s latest gambit at UNC fell short overnight only hours after announcing a deal with HBO’s Hard Knocks. Major League Baseball is set to face a new set of challenges entering the 2025 season. Will Pete Rose finally get his shot at the Hall of Fame and what are the politics of Hall of Fame voting? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta report on the GOP’s recent budget blueprint that narrowly passed in the House. Jason and Ravi break down what this means for Trump’s tax, border, and spending-cut agenda, and explore the potential roadblocks ahead with the Senate and the battle over Medicaid cuts. Kander and Gupta then turn to Trump’s overhaul at the FBI, as Trump appoints Dan Bongino’s as Deputy FBI Director under Kash Patel. They then dive into James Carville’s provocative call for Democrats to step back and let Republicans self-destruct with their dysfunction. What would this "tactical pause" mean for the future of the party? Jason and Ravi are then joined by Congressman Ro Khanna to discuss all this and more on the podcast that helps you, the 54% of the country that votes for progress in every election, convince your conservative friends and family members to join our majority. This is Majority 54! Hiya: Go to https://HiyaHealth.com/MAJORITY and get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults. Hims: Hims: Thanks to HIMS! Start your free online visit today at https://hims.com/majority for your personalized ED treatment options Checkout Jason and Ravi's new podcast: https://www.youtube.com/live/cxyD5Dy794Q?si=FuHsqb2uDbnO8KJ8 Majority 54 is a MeidasTouch Network production. Theme music provided by Kemet Coleman. Special thanks to Diana Kander. Majority 54 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/majority54 Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonKander Jason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonkander/ Ravi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaviMGupta Ravi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravimgupta Ravi on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LostDebate Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join the crew as they dive into Team USA's overtime loss to Canada and President Trump's continued encroachment into the sports world. They discuss how Netflix's Court of Gold is bringing us inside the world of Team USA Basketball’s Olympic journey and the benefits of internationalizing traditionally American sports. Then guys also break down the PGA - LIV Golf merger, Saudi Arabia's growing influence, the potential end of the famous NFL "tush push" play, and the Yankees' dull facial hair policy change. Plus, a deep dive into whether reality competition shows like Beast Games should actually be considered sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta dive into Trump’s recent comments on Ukraine, including his disgusting claim that Ukraine "should have never started the war" and Zelenskyy’s response. They also discuss Trump’s executive order expanding presidential control over independent agencies and the potential constitutional crisis it may spark. Jason and Ravi then cover Elon Musk’s ongoing influence, the court’s refusal to block DOGE, and the right-wing’s obsession with cultural battles like the Baldoni/Lively dispute. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the 54% of the country that votes for progress in every election, convince your conservative friends and family members to join our majority. This is Majority 54! VIIA: Try VIIA Hemp! https://viia.co/MAJORITY and use code: MAJORITY Hiya: Go to https://HiyaHealth.com/MAJORITY and get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults. Hims: Hims: Thanks to HIMS! Start your free online visit today at https://hims.com/majority for your personalized ED treatment options Helix: Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! Go to https://HelixSleep.com/Majority Checkout Jason and Ravi's new podcast: https://www.youtube.com/live/cxyD5Dy794Q?si=FuHsqb2uDbnO8KJ8 Majority 54 is a MeidasTouch Network production. Theme music provided by Kemet Coleman. Special thanks to Diana Kander. Majority 54 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/majority54 Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonKander Jason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonkander/ Ravi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaviMGupta Ravi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravimgupta Ravi on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LostDebate Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason continues his mighty quest to convince Ravi and Addisu that baseball is a sport worth watching and the guys give an update from Stephen A. Smith's not-campaign for president. Then they talk about the latest drama involving Aaron Rodgers in the twilight of his career. Canada and America just can't quit each other after the latest skirmish on ice during the 4 Nations Face Off. Addisu asks why hockey seems to nail the all-star game while the NBA continues to look for their own all-star answers after a decade of failure. And Ravi breaks down the latest doping scandal to rock the tennis world and how sports leagues are addressing the issue in their own way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta dive into the latest economic news, including rising inflation under Trump’s watch, with consumer prices up 3% in January. Next, Kander and Gupta discuss Tulsi Gabbard’s confirmation and the accusations against Kash Patel for allegedly orchestrating firings at the FBI, possibly committing perjury in the process. Ravi and Jason then report on the growing attacks from Democrats on Elon Musk, his involvement with DOGE, and Project 2025—shifting focus as both Musk and Project 2025 face increasing unpopularity. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the 54% of the country that votes for progress in every election, convince your conservative friends and family members to join our majority. This is Majority 54! VIIA: Try VIIA Hemp! https://viia.co/MAJORITY and use code: MAJORITY Checkout Jason and Ravi's new podcast: https://www.youtube.com/live/cxyD5Dy794Q?si=FuHsqb2uDbnO8KJ8 Majority 54 is a MeidasTouch Network production. Theme music provided by Kemet Coleman. Special thanks to Diana Kander. Majority 54 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/majority54 Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonKander Jason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonkander/ Ravi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaviMGupta Ravi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravimgupta Ravi on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LostDebate Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys will definitely give Jason a hard time after the Chiefs' fall short of three-peating in what can only be described as a dominant performance by Philadehpia in Super Bowl 59. This year's Super Bowl had a very political feel, from President Trump attending to Kendrick putting on a resistance-themed halftime show. Then they'll address Shohei Ohtani's interpreter being sentenced and the impact trades have on locker rooms before discussing the potential root causes of professional sports increasingly viewed as "soft." And did somebody say Stephen A. Smith for President? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices