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The Global Story

Dave Ramsey: Iran, tariffs and affordability

18 September 2026

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As the midterm elections in America approach, the economy is one of the deciding factors for how people will vote.

Before his second term started, President Trump promised to tackle the so-called affordabilty crisis. But since then, the war in Iran has led to soaring gas prices and a range of tariffs have made some goods more expensive.

How do global events impact people’s finances and in turn how they vote in elections? The talk show host and financial expert Dave Ramsey joins us to discuss.

(Photo: Talk show host Dave Ramsey sitting in front of a microphone smiling, wearing a black shirt, black jacket. He has a grey beard and behind him is a blue background)

Producer: Cat Farnsworth

Executive producer: Martine Powers

Sound engineer: Travis Evans

Senior news editor: China Collins