# Matters of Democracy  podcast

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Author: THOMAS MARINO
Episodes: 421

## Resource

Market Analysis & Macroeconomics: I provide regular, technical updates on the financial markets, discussing broad economic models, market cycles, interest rates, inflation, and how large-scale cash flows affect market indices. Geopolitics & Conflict: I closely monitor global events and their economic fallout. A recurring focus of mine is how international conflicts, shifting global alliances, and major diplomatic developments impact energy prices and global trade. Domestic Political Mechanics: I delve deeply into the machinery of American politics, looking past the surface to analyze systemic issues like electoral redistricting, impactful judicial rulings, election dynamics, and the constant pressure candidates face balancing voter needs against financial contributors. Real-World Consequences: My key focus is connecting high-level policy and economics to everyday issues, such as housing affordability, the cost of living, and the resilience of the domestic economy in the face of global shocks. #MattersOfDemocracy You can listen to "Matters of Democracy" on various platforms, including RSS.com .

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## Episodes
- [2026 7-74 Matters of Democracy Iran War; Financial Markets; Geo Risk: regional GDP](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-7-74-matters-of-democracy-iran-war-financial-markets-geo-risk-regional-gdp) — 2026-07-24T18:44:16+00:00
- [2026 7-23 Matters of Democracy Saudi Nukes; Iran; Corruption; Dem Socialists](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-7-23-matters-of-democracy-saudi-nukes-iran-corruption-dem-socialists) — 2026-07-23T11:50:15+00:00
- [2026 7-22 Matters of Democracy AZ; Exec Grifting; NSA](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-7-22-matters-of-democracy-az-exec-grifting-nsa) — 2026-07-22T15:35:26+00:00
- [2026 7-21 Matters of Democracy Iran War Casualties; Economics; Senate Races; Canada](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-7-21-matters-of-democracy-iran-war-casualties-economics-senate-races-canada) — 2026-07-21T13:55:27+00:00
- [2026 7-20 Matters of Democracy Iran War; Econ; AZ; Voting Access; Epstein Case](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-7-20-matters-of-democracy-iran-war-econ-az-voting-access-epstein-case) — 2026-07-20T12:19:34+00:00
- [2026 7-16 Matters of Democracy Blanche; Budget reconciliation; ICE; Freedom Fuel](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-7-16-matters-of-democracy-blanche-budget-reconciliation-ice-freedom-fuel) — 2026-07-16T11:58:23+00:00
- [2026 7-15 matters of Democracy Iran War; Judicial Integrity; ICE; ME; Social Life](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-7-15-matters-of-democracy-iran-war-judicial-integrity-ice-me-social-life) — 2026-07-15T12:41:28+00:00
- [2026 7-14 Matters of Democracy ICE Killing; Senators; Economics; Iran](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-7-14-matters-of-democracy-ice-killing-senators-economics-iran) — 2026-07-14T14:04:10+00:00
- [2026 7-11 Matters of Democracy Replacements; Economy; McConnell](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-7-11-matters-of-democracy-replacements-economy-mcconnell) — 2026-07-13T11:54:35+00:00
- [2026 7-9 Matters of Democracy Platner; Cease Fire; ACA Premiums; Judicial and voting](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-7-9-matters-of-democracy-platner-cease-fire-aca-premiums-judicial-and-voting) — 2026-07-09T12:36:08+00:00
- [2026 7-8 Matters of Democracy Platner; McConnell; $250 Bill; Columbus; Fertillity](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-7-8-matters-of-democracy-platner-mcconnell-250-bill-columbus-fertillity) — 2026-07-08T12:32:56+00:00
- [2026 7-7 Matters of Democracy Economics; Platner; Patriotism; Trump-Saudi](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-7-7-matters-of-democracy-economics-platner-patriotism-trump-saudi) — 2026-07-07T12:47:37+00:00
- [2026 7-6 Matters of Democracy 250th Anniv; Dem Strategy; Economic Landscape](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-7-6-matters-of-democracy-250th-anniv-dem-strategy-economic-landscape) — 2026-07-06T12:22:43+00:00
- [2026 6-30 Matters of Democracy  Judicial Shifts, Economic Volatility, Political Developments](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-6-30-matters-of-democracy-judicial-shifts-economic-volatility-political-developments) — 2026-07-01T09:38:45+00:00
- [2026 6-29 Matters of Democracy Gaming the System; Project 2029; Iran; Macro Econ](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-6-29-matters-of-democracy-gaming-the-system-project-2029-iran-macro-econ) — 2026-06-29T10:15:18+00:00
- [2026 6-26 Matters of democracy Judicial Mandates and Legislative Gridlock:](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-6-26-matters-of-democracy-judicial-mandates-and-legislative-gridlock) — 2026-06-26T21:02:17+00:00
- [2026 6-25 Matters of Democracy SAVE Act; Foreign Influence; Judicial; Price Controls](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-6-25-matters-of-democracy-save-act-foreign-influence-judicial-price-controls) — 2026-06-25T11:36:39+00:00
- [2026 6-24 Matters of Democracy "K-shaped" Economy; Housing Act; Mamdani; LGBTQ; Primaries](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-6-24-matters-of-democracy-k-shaped-economy-housing-act-mamdani-lgbtq-primaries) — 2026-06-24T12:31:12+00:00
- [2026 6-23 matters of democracy Judicial Resistance; approval; MOU; Monetary and Market](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-6-23-matters-of-democracy-judicial-resistance-approval-mou-monetary-and-market) — 2026-06-23T13:07:06+00:00
- [2026 6-22 Matters of Democracy Iran MOU; Economics; Senate Politics; Primaries](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-6-22-matters-of-democracy-iran-mou-economics-senate-politics-primaries) — 2026-06-22T19:41:30+00:00
- [2026 6-17 Matters of Democracy Electoral Volatility; GO Strife; Pork; SpaceX: Iran; Inflation](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-6-17-matters-of-democracy-electoral-volatility-go-strife-pork-spacex-iran-inflation) — 2026-06-17T13:50:03+00:00
- [2026 6-16 Matters of Democracy Iran Deal? Slush fund, Economic and Market Insights; Toys](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-6-16-matters-of-democracy-iran-deal-slush-fund-economic-and-market-insights-toys) — 2026-06-16T10:56:56+00:00
- [2026 6-15 Matters of Democracy US-Iran agree? Primaries'; DJT 80; Economics](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-6-15-matters-of-democracy-us-iran-agree-primaries-djt-80-economics) — 2026-06-15T11:09:43+00:00
- [2026 6-12 Matters of Democracy Political Scandals; GOP; Macroeconomic Shifts; AI-centric IPOs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-6-12-matters-of-democracy-political-scandals-gop-macroeconomic-shifts-ai-centric-ipos) — 2026-06-12T11:52:13+00:00
- [2026 6-11 Matters of Democracy Market Fragility, screwworm; Inflation; Senate; Appointments](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-6-11-matters-of-democracy-market-fragility-screwworm-inflation-senate-appointments) — 2026-06-11T11:19:55+00:00
- [2026 6-10 Matters of Democracy Primary Results; K-Shaped economy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-6-10-matters-of-democracy-primary-results-k-shaped-economy) — 2026-06-10T12:06:10+00:00
- [2026 6-09 Matters of Democracy Econ Resilience; SpaceX; Prediction Markets; UFC](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-6-09-matters-of-democracy-econ-resilience-spacex-prediction-markets-ufc) — 2026-06-09T11:48:30+00:00
- [2026 6-8 Matters of Democracy Macroeconomics; US Corporate Socialism; Maine; Unpersoning; 1776 Fund](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-6-8-matters-of-democracy-macroeconomics-us-corporate-socialism-maine-unpersoning-1776-fund) — 2026-06-08T11:45:34+00:00
- [2026 6-5 Matters of Democracy Blanche; Senate Math; Bolton; Crypto](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-6-5-matters-of-democracy-blanche-senate-math-bolton-crypto) — 2026-06-05T11:11:58+00:00
- [2026 6-4 Matters of democracy SpaceX IPO; SCOTUS; DOJ; Iran resolution; Primary updates](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-6-4-matters-of-democracy-spacex-ipo-scotus-doj-iran-resolution-primary-updates) — 2026-06-04T12:11:00+00:00
- [2026 6-03 Matters of Democracy Primary Results; SCOTUS; 1776 Fund; new DNI](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-6-03-matters-of-democracy-primary-results-scotus-1776-fund-new-dni) — 2026-06-03T13:30:54+00:00
- [2026 6-2 Matters of Democracy Iran War Diplomacy; Inflation? Macro Econ; Housing](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-6-2-matters-of-democracy-iran-war-diplomacy-inflation-macro-econ-housing) — 2026-06-02T12:54:57+00:00
- [2026 6-1 Matters of Democracy AI Backlash; CA; ME; Fed Courts](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-6-1-matters-of-democracy-ai-backlash-ca-me-fed-courts) — 2026-06-01T11:50:26+00:00
- [2026 5-29 Maters of Democracy DoJ Misconduct; TX; 2028 Presidential Outlook; Market Trends](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-5-29-maters-of-democracy-doj-misconduct-tx-2028-presidential-outlook-market-trends) — 2026-05-29T12:47:36+00:00
- [2026 5-28 Matters of Democracy TX; Trumplican Party; Foreign Policy Aggression](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-5-28-matters-of-democracy-tx-trumplican-party-foreign-policy-aggression) — 2026-05-28T22:03:00+00:00
- [2026 5-27 Matters of Democracy TX; The Senate; Todd Blanche; Economics](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-5-27-matters-of-democracy-tx-the-senate-todd-blanche-economics) — 2026-05-27T10:54:49+00:00
- [2026 5-26 Matters of Democracy Peak 65; TX; DNC; ME; Wealth Distribution](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-5-26-matters-of-democracy-peak-65-tx-dnc-me-wealth-distribution) — 2026-05-26T12:27:43+00:00
- [2026 5-25 Matters of Democracy TX Runoff; Green Cards; NATO; Iran; The House; Epstein](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-5-25-matters-of-democracy-tx-runoff-green-cards-nato-iran-the-house-epstein) — 2026-05-26T09:46:09+00:00
- [2026 5-22 Matters of Democracy American Community; Youth Disillusionment; Iran War; GOP](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-5-22-matters-of-democracy-american-community-youth-disillusionment-iran-war-gop) — 2026-05-22T12:19:23+00:00
- [2026 5-21 Matters of Democracy $1,776 Grift; Economic Pressure; SCOTUS rulings TBD](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-5-21-matters-of-democracy-1-776-grift-economic-pressure-scotus-rulings-tbd) — 2026-05-21T11:37:30+00:00
- [2026 5-20 Matters of Democracy Biggest Grift Ever; Primaries;](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-5-20-matters-of-democracy-biggest-grift-ever-primaries) — 2026-05-20T13:21:23+00:00
- [2026 5-19 Matters of Democracy The Grift; Global Energy Crisis; Inflation; Approval Ratings](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-5-19-matters-of-democracy-the-grift-global-energy-crisis-inflation-approval-ratings) — 2026-05-19T11:49:00+00:00
- [2026 5-18 Matters of Democracy Trumplican Party; Trump-Xi Summit; Fed Reserve; Economics](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-5-18-matters-of-democracy-trumplican-party-trump-xi-summit-fed-reserve-economics) — 2026-05-18T12:05:02+00:00
- [2026 5-15 Matters of Democracy  Trump-Xi Summit; Gerrymandering; SCOTUS; Border Patrol](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-5-15-matters-of-democracy-trump-xi-summit-gerrymandering-scotus-border-patrol) — 2026-05-15T13:25:45+00:00
- [2026 5-14 Matters of Democracy China Summit; Judicial Rulings; Primaries; Media;](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-5-14-matters-of-democracy-china-summit-judicial-rulings-primaries-media) — 2026-05-15T10:49:10+00:00
- [2026 5-13 Matters of Democracy Macro Econ; NE, SC; Vance-Rubio;](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-5-13-matters-of-democracy-macro-econ-ne-sc-vance-rubio) — 2026-05-13T11:13:46+00:00
- [2026 5-12 Maters of Democracy Geopolitical Gridlock; Shadow Docket; Maine; Market Resilience](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-5-12-maters-of-democracy-geopolitical-gridlock-shadow-docket-maine-market-resilience) — 2026-05-12T11:30:49+00:00
- [2026 5-11 Matters of Democracy NE; Tik Tok; Growth and Inflation rising](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-5-11-matters-of-democracy-ne-tik-tok-growth-and-inflation-rising) — 2026-05-11T11:14:22+00:00
- [2026 5-08 Matters of Democracy Economic Resilience; Travel $$; Vatican; Dems Fighting](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-5-08-matters-of-democracy-economic-resilience-travel-vatican-dems-fighting) — 2026-05-08T13:38:24+00:00
- [2026 5-7 Matters of Democracy Strait of Hormuz; Inflation; Peace? Vance; Ethics; Midterms](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-5-7-matters-of-democracy-strait-of-hormuz-inflation-peace-vance-ethics-midterms) — 2026-05-07T11:45:51+00:00
- [2026 5-6 Matters of Democracy Fed Reserve; Spirit; Primaries; DOE; Ben Shapiro;](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-5-6-matters-of-democracy-fed-reserve-spirit-primaries-doe-ben-shapiro) — 2026-05-06T11:58:48+00:00
- [20265 5-5 Matters of Democracy Housing Affordability; Economy and Markets; Hormuz](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/20265-5-5-matters-of-democracy-housing-affordability-economy-and-markets-hormuz) — 2026-05-05T12:26:16+00:00
- [2026 5-4 Matters of Democracy The Economy;](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-5-4-matters-of-democracy-the-economy) — 2026-05-04T11:51:34+00:00
- [2026 5-1 Matters of Democracy Debt Fiscal Crisis; SCOTUS, ME; DHS; War Powers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-5-1-matters-of-democracy-debt-fiscal-crisis-scotus-me-dhs-war-powers) — 2026-05-01T12:13:43+00:00
- [2026 4-30 Matters of Democracy Bye Voting Rights Act; Iran; Approval rating; Progressive Agenda](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-4-30-matters-of-democracy-bye-voting-rights-act-iran-approval-rating-progressive-agenda) — 2026-04-30T11:45:23+00:00
- [2026 4-29 Matters of Democracy Iran War; AG; Macro Econ; Fed Reserve;](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-4-29-matters-of-democracy-iran-war-ag-macro-econ-fed-reserve) — 2026-04-29T11:40:49+00:00
- [2026 4-28 Matters of Democracy Econ of Hormuz Still Blocked; DOJ; Redistricting](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-4-28-matters-of-democracy-econ-of-hormuz-still-blocked-doj-redistricting) — 2026-04-28T12:26:03+00:00
- [2026 4-27 Matters of Democracy Macro Econ Pain; Oil Markets; DHS; Party Politics; Media; Religion](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-4-27-matters-of-democracy-macro-econ-pain-oil-markets-dhs-party-politics-media-religion) — 2026-04-27T11:27:57+00:00
- [2026 4-24 Matters of Democracy Iran Conflict; Economics; Redistricting; Corp Marxism](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-4-24-matters-of-democracy-iran-conflict-economics-redistricting-corp-marxism) — 2026-04-24T13:54:02+00:00
- [2026 4-23 Matters of Democracy Hormuz; Approval Rating; MAHA; Senate seats; Poll Security](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-4-23-matters-of-democracy-hormuz-approval-rating-maha-senate-seats-poll-security) — 2026-04-23T12:47:30+00:00
- [2026 4-22 Matters of Democracy Macro Economics, Inflation, Credit;](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-4-22-matters-of-democracy-macro-economics-inflation-credit) — 2026-04-22T12:17:40+00:00
- [2026 4-21 Matters of Democracy Cabinet #3; VA; Haitians; Economics](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-4-21-matters-of-democracy-cabinet-3-va-haitians-economics) — 2026-04-21T11:32:04+00:00
- [2026 4-20 Matters of Democracy K-Shaped economy; Hormuz; DEMs; ICE; Grift; SOCTUS](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-4-20-matters-of-democracy-k-shaped-economy-hormuz-dems-ice-grift-soctus) — 2026-04-20T12:55:13+00:00
- [2026 4-17 Matters of Democracy Economic; Protein craze; NJ; Political Fundraising](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-4-17-matters-of-democracy-economic-protein-craze-nj-political-fundraising) — 2026-04-17T12:22:05+00:00
- [2026 4-16 Matters of Democracy NJ; Catholic voters;  Executive Controversies; Oil; Data Ctrs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-4-16-matters-of-democracy-nj-catholic-voters-executive-controversies-oil-data-ctrs) — 2026-04-16T11:12:09+00:00
- [2026 4-15 Matters of Democracy TACO OIL; Inflation; Gambling; Political response; TAX Day](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-4-15-matters-of-democracy-taco-oil-inflation-gambling-political-response-tax-day) — 2026-04-15T12:03:05+00:00
- [2026 4-14 Matters of Democracy Wall Street is happy; US House; Pope Leo; Shifting events](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-4-14-matters-of-democracy-wall-street-is-happy-us-house-pope-leo-shifting-events) — 2026-04-14T13:49:32+00:00
- [2026 4-13 Matters of Democracy Iran Negotiations; DNC $; CA Gov; Harris; Hungry;](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-4-13-matters-of-democracy-iran-negotiations-dnc-ca-gov-harris-hungry) — 2026-04-13T11:34:42+00:00
- [2026 4-12 Matters of Democracy Econ BONUS Edition: US Fertility; Stagflation;](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-4-12-matters-of-democracy-econ-bonus-edition-us-fertility-stagflation) — 2026-04-13T11:14:27+00:00
- [2026 4-10 Matters of Democracy Vatican Standoff; Def Industry; MAGA support; J6; Melania](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-4-10-matters-of-democracy-vatican-standoff-def-industry-maga-support-j6-melania) — 2026-04-10T14:49:45+00:00
- [2026 4-09 Matters of Democracy Taco Aftermath; WI; Ballots; Polling; 25th Amend](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-4-09-matters-of-democracy-taco-aftermath-wi-ballots-polling-25th-amend) — 2026-04-09T12:33:36+00:00
- [2026 4-8 Matters of Democracy Electoral Results; Ceasefire; CA; Pope Leo; Economics](https://stenobird.com/podcast/matters-of-democracy-podcast-7106977/2026-4-8-matters-of-democracy-electoral-results-ceasefire-ca-pope-leo-economics) — 2026-04-08T17:34:17+00:00

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