| The world is out of balance. The disruptive changes that were already rewiring the economy, geopolitics and US culture accelerated over the past 3 years, and a predictable backlash began. But we are nowhere close to a “new normal.” That’s a quote from Bruce Mehlman’s latest presentation, “Disequilibrium.” In this week’s episode of Global Macro Update, Ed D’Agostino and Bruce, who is the head of Mehlman Consulting, a bipartisan Washington, DC lobbying firm, talk about the current political and geopolitical landscape... the effects of partisan division... and what to watch for in the next years. Click here to view Bruce’s fascinating infographic, “Disequilibrium”: https://mehlmanconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/Disequilibrium-2023.pdf Want a transcript? Sign up for our free weekly e-letter and you’ll get a transcript every week, plus a summary and link to the video: https://www.mauldineconomics.com/go/JM499G/MEC _____________ Video time stamps: 1:13 – Why we are nowhere close to a new normal 3:45 – Our new, scary relationship with China 6:00 – Geopolitical tensions are widespread—what to expect in the next few years 9:30 – How can the US have a united foreign policy when we are so divided? 11:13 – Why this Congress may get a lot more done than people think 13:54 – Red vs. blue—who is winning? 17:03 – The new generation now coming into power 18:57 – Could Joe Biden win in 2024 with a different vice president? Who will be the running mates in 2024? 21:04 – How to navigate the culture war 23:04 – Three things Bruce suggests companies like his clients watch out for in today’s political climate |
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