{"podcast":{"title":"Conservative Politics & News: The P.A.S. Report","slug":"conservative-politics-news-the-p-a-s-report-1174436","podcast_index_feed_id":1174436,"rss_url":"https://pasreport.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://pasreport.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/0/6/f/c/06fca92cdd95b56c16c3140a3186d450/New_PAS_Report_Cover_Art.png","author":"The PAS Report Political Podcast","episode_count":795,"summary":"The P.A.S. Report with Professor Nick Giordano is a conservative political podcast delivering fearless analysis, no-nonsense commentary, and exclusive interviews. Exposing government corruption, media bias, and threats to freedom, Professor Giordano champions the Constitution, free speech, and individual liberty. What you'll get each week: • Honest Political Commentary: A no-nonsense look at current events, policy, and the forces shaping our nation. • Influential Guests: Exclusive conversations with America's most influential voices, including Mollie Hemingway, Newt Gingrich, Victor Davis Hanson, Dinesh D'Souza, Tucker Carlson, Dr. Ben Carson, and many more. • America's Founding Series: Rediscover the true meaning of freedom, liberty, and self-governance, and why these principles are more critical than ever as Professor Giordano brings history alive. If you're a patriot seeking to reconnect with America's founding principles and gain a deeper understanding of American values, The P.A.S. Report is your must-listen conservative political podcast. Subscribe now to get informed, get engaged, and stand for freedom. 👉 Visit https://pasreport.com","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conservative-politics-news-the-p-a-s-report-1174436"},"episode":{"title":"Why Gas Prices Are Up but Markets Are Booming","slug":"why-gas-prices-are-up-but-markets-are-booming","published_at":"2026-05-13T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conservative-politics-news-the-p-a-s-report-1174436/why-gas-prices-are-up-but-markets-are-booming","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conservative-politics-news-the-p-a-s-report-1174436","url":"https://pasreport.com","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdcn.co/e/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/pasreport/787.mp3?dest-id=1325162","summary":"Gas prices are up, household budgets are under pressure, and yet markets keep hitting record highs. Why are Wall Street and Main Street telling two completely different stories? In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano sits down with investment banker, economist, and author of 2008: What Really Happened , Todd Sheets to break down the disconnect between surging gas prices, record-high markets, the Iran conflict, and America's economic future. From the Strait of Hormuz to China's rare earth leverage, from AI-driven growth to the household squeeze, this conversation explains why the economy looks strong on paper while many Americans still feel like they're falling behind. What You'll Learn The Market Disconnect: Why gas prices are rising while stocks and markets continue to climb The Iran Factor: How the conflict with Iran and the Strait of Hormuz impact oil prices, energy markets, and your wallet Checkmating China: Why U.S. energy dominance could weaken China's global economic leverage The Wealth Effect vs. Reality: Why strong macro numbers feel disconnected from Americans struggling with housing, insurance, food, and grocery costs A New Economic Boom: Why Todd Sheets believes America may be on the verge of a long-term growth cycle driven by AI, resource development, and better economic policy 📲 Subscribe, listen, and share The P.A.S. Report Podcast to stay informed on the latest political issues shaping America. Timestamps 00:00 Why Americans Are Worried About the Economy 01:03 Why Markets Are Booming During the Iran Crisis 04:14 How Gas Prices Are Crushing Household Budgets 07:54 Could Regime Change in Iran Reshape the Economy? 11:34 How the Middle East Is Changing Before Our Eyes 15:30 China, Rare Earths, and U.S. Energy Dominance 18:01 W…","meta_description":"Gas prices are up, household budgets are under pressure, and yet markets keep hitting record highs. Why are Wall Street and Main Street telling two comple…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1968,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/conservative-politics-news-the-p-a-s-report-1174436/episodes/why-gas-prices-are-up-but-markets-are-booming/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conservative-politics-news-the-p-a-s-report-1174436/why-gas-prices-are-up-but-markets-are-booming.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}