Unattended Baggage Show Notes 03/28/2026
Episode #334: This Business Will Get Out of Hand
Alex puts his finger on some lesbians’ pulse. The Iran war spirals as Israel plays Trump like a shofar, depending on who you ask, the US and Iranian negotiations are happening (or not happening) and going very well (or not). Iranian hackers are scoring hits on US leaders and infrastructure. Oil, gas, food, plastics and microchip supply chains are all breaking. And it’s definitely time to cash out, ‘cuz the casino is on fire.
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Trump delays attacks on Iran infrastructure, but Israel does it anyway, somebody’s lying about talks, and the “Strait of Trump” is still closed
Iran says Israeli strikes violated Trump’s deadline; pledges to ‘exact heavy price’
Chris Van Hollen: Trump is ‘lying’ about talks with Iranians
Iran fires more missiles at Israel, dismisses Trump’s talk as ‘fake news’ : NPR
Pentagon weighs sending 10,000 more combat troops to the Middle East
Trump calls Strait of Hormuz the ‘Strait of Trump’
War Profiteering and Market Manipulation: The Trump family just got $200 million richer
Volume in stock, oil futures surged minutes before Trump’s market-turning post
Mysterious trading patterns follow Trump into war
White House scrambles to downplay shockingly well-timed bets
One way Iran could strike back – or maybe already has
Shelter in place issued for residents in Port Arthur after explosion at Valero refinery
A second way: Iran hacks Kash Patel, Lockheed Martin, steal hundreds of terabytes of likely classified data
Iran-linked hackers breach FBI director’s personal email, publish excerpts online
Lockheed Martin targeted in alleged breach by pro-Iran hacktivist | Cybersecurity Dive
More global fallout that nobody’s talking about
How oil & natural gas prices have an exponential effect on every aspect of the supply chains
Beyond Oil: The Global Supply Chains Broken by the Iran Conflict | OilPrice.com
Even if straight opens today, the price shock will last for many months as distribution catches up
Asia nations are already rationing fuel, and will run completely out of oil and gas within 90 days on average
Everyday life in Asia is being upended by Iran war fuel crisis
25% of the world’s fertilizer supply is gone during planting season in northern hemisphere, which produces roughly 90% of the world’s wheat and corn, this will cause food inflation and possible shortages for at least one year as it stands now
The war in Iran sparks a global fertilizer shortage and threatens food prices
40% of world Helium travels through Strait of Hormuz shortage already reducing microchip manufacturing capabilities
Helium shortage has started impacting tech supply chains, execs say | Reuters
Plastic supply falls, and everything made with plastic is becoming more expensive
Plastic resin shortage drives industry divide as costs surge
Nations, including the US, will have no choice but to turn to coal-based energy, increasing global CO2 output
German Coalition Weighs Steps Such as Windfall Tax to Tackle Surging Energy Costs
Controversial federal orders keep 2 Indiana coal plants online again
Japan to allow more coal-fired power to cope with energy shock
Veterans: War isn’t a game. War isn’t a meme.
In Trump’s war messaging, veterans see something new — and disturbing
Israel turning Lebanon into next Gaza
Combat zone widens in Lebanon as Israel and Hezbollah escalate attacks
AP is calling Israel’s attack on Lebanon an invasion. What does that mean and why does it matter?
25% of Lebanon’s population forced to flee as IDF advances
It’s Official: The US government is bankrupt
The Treasury just declared the U.S. insolvent. The media missed it
Epstein didn’t kill himself…He may not even be dead
Bags of documents shredded after Epstein’s death at NY jail | Miami Herald
This, not Iran, is the canary in the coal mine for the collapse of the economy
Get ready for headlines to start repeating themes from 2008, like “Credit Default Swaps,” “Contageon,” and “Systemic Risk.”
Private credit’s ‘zero-loss fantasy’ is coming to an end as defaults and fund exits rise
How private credit could quickly become a public problem
The petrodollar’s demise was inevitable, anyway
How the Iranian war may lead to the last days of the petrodollar | Morningstar
Trump’s State House District turns blue, and he voted by mail while trying to ban voting by mail
A Mar-a-Lago flip: Dems win Trump’s hometown Florida House district - POLITICO
Check out this job at Spirit of America
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4371044650
If you build AI’s based on human neurology, don’t be surprised some are sociopaths
Hegseth is a Holy Warrior and did J.D. Vance just say “We?”
Start at about :55
At Pentagon Christian service, Hegseth prays for violence ‘against those who deserve no mercy’
