Tariffs & Global Market Freefall, White Lotus Meets Handmaid’s Tale, and the Rise of Robert Irwin

Welcome to this week’s episode of SpinCycle, where Claire and Gab break down the headlines shaping your group chats, newsfeeds, and maybe even your future mortgage rate.

We start with Trump’s latest tariff threat—dubbed “Trade War 2.0”—and the growing panic around a potential global market freefall. What do tariffs actually do, who do they hurt, and how close are we to another economic spiral?

Then we unpack the internet’s new favourite glow-up: Robert Irwin. From khaki kid to cover-worthy heartthrob, we take a closer look at the strategy behind Australia’s latest soft-launch icon.

In entertainment, we preview White Lotus season 3 and the casting buzz that’s already giving Handmaid’s Tale energy. We also spotlight Lisa from BLACKPINK as she steps into acting—and into a new phase of global fame under her full name, Lalisa Manobal.

Plus, we break down what we want—and don’t want—from the final season of The Handmaid’s Tale. Is Gilead’s grip weakening, or are we still trapped in dystopia?

Smart takes, cultural shifts, and a little media spin—that’s this week on SpinCycle.