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The dollar isn't just a currency. Its international role also gives the United States significant financial leverage.
But what happens when countries begin looking for alternatives?
Scott Horton discusses sanctions, the dollar and the long-term consequences of U.S. foreign policy on The Deep Focus Show.
How durable is that leverage?
“The greatest threat to the dollar…”
Scott Horton — @scotthortonshow — argues that using the dollar as a foreign-policy weapon can encourage other countries to reduce their dependence on it.
What could that mean for the future of American economic power?
A clip from @ArnMenconi’s conversation with Scott Horton on The Deep Focus Show.
Full conversation with Scott Horton on The Deep Focus Show: youtube.com/watch?v=j2_YX4bk…
“We get to rule, and we’re willing to die for that.”
Roger Hallam, co-founder of Extinction Rebellion, on democracy, political power, and the climate crisis.
A powerful moment from our conversation on The Deep Focus Show.
@RogerHallamCS21 @ArnMenconi
Full conversation with Roger Hallam on The Deep Focus Show: youtube.com/watch?v=acrqqhCa…
What gives someone the courage to keep standing up for what they believe in — even when the world pushes back?
Roger Hallam, co-founder of Extinction Rebellion, says it comes down to something bigger than yourself: love, service, and a deeper sense of purpose.
A powerful moment from our conversation on The Deep Focus Show.
@RogerHallamCS21 @ArnMenconi
Roger Hallam, co-founder of Extinction Rebellion, argues that the climate crisis is also a crisis of democracy.
But who should decide how society responds to it — political leaders, or ordinary people?
Curious where people stand on this.
Nick Bryant on Epstein: “We need to put a line in the sand.”
Bryant argues that the Epstein case has raised unanswered questions across multiple administrations — and says he wants an independent congressional commission to investigate what happened, who was involved, and why.
Here's part of our conversation.
@NickBryant @ArnMenconi
Jeffrey Epstein: how did a college dropout from Coney Island gain access to some of the most powerful people in the world?
Nick Bryant says there was an organization behind him.
His explanation is worth hearing.
@Nick__Bryant @ArnMenconi
The Epstein story dominated the headlines. Then the Iran war took over the news cycle.
Did the public simply move on — or are we still missing part of the story?
“They control the law. The sheriff, the bad guy, is wearing the sheriff’s badge. And that’s the problem.”
Greg Palast joins Arn Menconi to discuss voter purges and election law.
@Greg_Palast @ArnMenconi
Imagine pulling up to a ballot drop box with your wife and kids — and armed men are standing there watching.
Greg Palast says this is happening in Arizona. Would you still cast your ballot?
@Greg_Palast @ArnMenconi
What if the biggest threat to an election isn't who people vote for — but who gets to vote at all?
That's the question Greg Palast is raising ahead of the 2026 midterms.
“The torch is passing.”
Richard Wolff argues that China’s rise cannot simply be stopped—and says the U.S. faces a choice: work it out with China, or risk war.
Is this the defining geopolitical challenge of our time?
@profwolff @ArnMenconi
The stock market is at a record high.
But who is actually benefiting?
Richard Wolff points out that the richest 10% of Americans own 80% of the shares—and argues that a booming stock market doesn't necessarily mean the economy is working for everyone.
Watch:
@ArnMenconi @profwolff
Is the U.S. economy as strong as it looks? In our latest conversation, Richard Wolff breaks down the Iran war, America’s economic vulnerabilities, China’s rapid rise, the dollar, debt, inequality—and the bigger shift happening in the global economy. What are we missing? Watch the full conversation: youtube.com/watch?v=zIwZpL1m…
@ArnMenconi
@profwolff
What happens when the limits we refused to impose on ourselves are imposed by nature?
John Vaillant argues that climate change is already forcing us to adapt—and that the choices ahead may be far more consequential than we realize.
Full interview:
youtube.com/watch?v=IbZrHL_a…
@ArnMenconi @JohnVaillant
We're Repeating 1914 — With Nuclear Weapons
Col. Lawrence Wilkerson warns that the world may be repeating the catastrophic mistakes of 1914 — only this time, humanity has nuclear weapons.
He argues that nations are walking into the current conflicts assuming they can control the outcome, just as leaders did before World War I.
“I don't think the human race is going to be a winner.”
Watch the full conversation with Col. Lawrence Wilkerson on The Deep Focus Show: @ArnMenconi
👉 youtube.com/watch?v=27HOciqy…
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