• What the Tariff Walkback Really Means
    Apr 9 2025

    Dr. Michael Hicks explains the warning signs that prompted President Donald Trump to walk back some of his tariffs and breaks down what the likely damage the economic instability we’re currently experiencing means for Americans moving forward.

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    21 Min.
  • Tariffs, Trade, and the True Cost of a Pencil
    Apr 9 2025

    Dr. Michael Hicks of Ball State University joins Nathan Gotsch to break down the economic ripple effects of new tariffs—starting with something as simple as a pencil.

    From global supply chains to skyrocketing input costs, Dr. Hicks explains how tariffs disrupt manufacturing, drive up prices, shrink the stock market, and risk triggering a recession.

    This episode digs into the real-world impact of trade policy and why even well-meaning economic interventions can backfire.

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    27 Min.