Welcome to the Texas News podcast! In this must-watch episode, we unpack the buzz around tariffs and their surprising connection to Texas independence. Joined by historian and author Ryan S. Walters—known for ‘The Last Jeffersonian’ and ‘The Jazz Age President’—we dive into the historical roots of tariffs and what they mean for Texas today.
What You’ll Discover
- How tariffs funded America before income tax—and why it matters now
- The rise of the U.S. as an economic superpower behind tariff walls
- Protectionism vs. free trade: A historical showdown
- Insights from Grover Cleveland and Warren G. Harding for Texas
- Could tariffs fuel Texas’s path to self-governance?
Ryan blends sharp historical insights with a Texan perspective, exploring how today’s tariff debates could shape our future. Whether you’re here for Texas independence, economic policy, or just love a good history lesson, this episode has it all!
In light of recent developments with President Donald Trump’s tariff policies and their significant impact on Texas’s economy—projected to cost businesses $47 billion and reduce GDP growth by 1.5 percentage points—this episode offers a critical historical context that can help us understand and navigate these modern challenges Newsweek, The Texas Tribune.
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Show Notes
- Learn more about Ryan S. Walters at his website
- Purchase his books on Amazon: The Last Jeffersonian and The Jazz Age President
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