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Part 1:
We talk with Scott Braddock, editor of the Quorum Report, dean of the Austin Press Corps, about events in Texas. The Texas Primary elections took place, with much confusion. New voting rules and restrictions disqualified many voters from participating, likely with the most impact on rural, older voters who would prefer to vote by mail. New rules also require voters to supply more personal information, which makes them uncomfortable. Gas prices are high and rising. The Democrats blame Putin’s war, though there are many reasons. The pain will be greater for those who can afford it the least. But high oil prices hurt many other industries. For Texas, optimum oil prices are likely in the $60-80/barrel. Currently prices are at around $100/barrel. Part 2: We talk with Lincoln Mitchell and Bill Curry about public opinion about the war in Ukraine. Almost universal condemnation of Putin. This may lead to a realignment of the world powers. Post war, Russia is likely to emerge as a China client. However, China is experiencing a rise in Covid cases, which will affect their economy, and the world. The US must be able to cope with the inflation caused by these factors, and blunt the force for its population. Some suggestions include a wealth tax, to finance child tax credits and energy credits paid to the populace, eliminate price gouging, and cutting student debt. All of these would help American working people. In addition, concentrating on sustainable energy developments would reduce dependence on oil and the oil thugs around the world.
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