The Netherlands Nukes Its Economy! The Truth Behind the 36% Unrealized Gains Tax, NYC Tax Hike Madness: Why Mamdani's “Freeze the Rent” Backfired on Day One, World War III? U.S. vs Iran, Russia & China – What You’re Not Being Told | Weekly Recap

The podcast episode addresses economic and geopolitical issues, focusing on tax policies and international tensions. It critiques the Netherlands' proposed tax on unrealized capital gains, arguing it could harm the economy by disincentivizing investment and forcing asset sales to cover tax liabilities. The discussion extends to New York City's budget mismanagement, highlighting increased spending without improved quality of life and criticizing proposed tax hikes as counterproductive, given the existing high tax burden and resulting resident exodus. Shifting to geopolitics, the hosts examine escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, compounded by the involvement of Russia and China, and consider the potential for conflict amid stalled nuclear negotiations. The conversation explores possible motivations and strategies of involved nations, including the risk of nuclear proliferation.