Trump’s OWN Crash Will Follow His Self-Created Economic Disaster

In this all-new, 47th episode of Shrinking Trump, Psychologists John Gartner and Harry Segal analyze the mental disturbance underlying Trump‘s impulse to crash the world economy through tariffs. How do you stop a mad king? These issues and more are discussed by a very special guest. Our site: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/shrinking-trump Subscribe on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shrinking-trump/id1745797271 Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4xuuqHxzruLEsQXtTuJjP4 Subscribe on Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a101a15a-8b18-49c8-b556-c201aece30ee/shrinking-trump Subscribe on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-shrinking-trump-175213669/ In this riveting show, our hosts unravel the implications of Trump's administration, emphasizing his reckless economic missteps and the devastating effects of his erratic policies—which have plunged the stock markets into chaos. Dr. Gartner and Dr. Segal survey the damage caused by Trump’s tariffs, comparing it to economic downturns like the Great Depression. As experienced clinicians, our hosts analyze Trump's troubling psychological profile, characterized by malignant narcissism and a worsening cognitive decline. They uncover how Trump’s actions mirror those of a self-destructive leader—manipulative, power-hungry, and shockingly paranoid. Dr. Segal passionately critiques Trump's administration, describing the destructive impact it’s having on both domestic and international fronts—illustrating how Trump's economic policies are self-defeating, and catalyzing unprecedented levels of instability. And Dr. Gartner likens Trump to fictional tyrants, pointing out the psychological thrill Donald seems to derive from his influence over global markets. As beacons of hope amidst the chaos, we’ll also put a spotlight on some of the rising voices of the Resistance and review the inherent resilience of our democratic institutions.  Listeners are called to remain engaged and proactive, standing united against the malign forces that are threatening our democracy. It's a powerful call to arms in these turbulent times. Be sure to subscribe, leave a comment, and tune in with us next week for another insightful episode of Shrinking Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices