HOT TOPICS | Is the American Economy in Freefall? – April 11th, 2025

With Trump’s tariff chaos still unfolding, the economy looks like it’s headed off a cliff. The markets are shaky, the value of the dollar is dropping, and global confidence in American stability? Rapidly evaporating.

So… when does this end? Or has the Trump administration already done irreversible damage?

This morning, Don is joined by the brilliant Reecie Colbert to break down the mess—what’s happening, who’s getting hurt, and whether there’s a way out before it all gets worse.

It’s not looking good, Lemon Nation. Let’s talk about it.

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