Provoked with Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton EP:31 - Middle East Wars & Prospects for More
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Jan 24, 2026 Joe Solis Mullen, economist and Libertarian Institute fellow and professor, critiques claims about Trump’s economic record. He dissects inflation, soaring national debt, and who actually bears monetary policy costs. The conversation also covers de-dollarization, housing affordability, and the geopolitical fallout between Gulf states tied to U.S. policy.
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Davos Speech: Mixed Signals To Investors
- Trump’s Davos speech blends domestic populism with pro-business deregulation to court global investors.
- Joe Solis Mullen cautions the moves are early and mixed, making long-term effects uncertain.
Uvalde Cop Acquitted, Hosts Outraged
- Scott rails against Adrian Gonzalez after his acquittal for inaction at Uvalde, calling it moral cowardice.
- He frames police failure to act in schools as a profound betrayal of public trust.
Gulf Rift Reflects Divergent Ambitions
- UAE and Saudi ties frayed over differing regional ambitions and actions in Yemen and Somaliland.
- Daryl sees Saudi reasserting leadership while UAE overextended and faced pushback.
