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Donald's Diesel Disaster | Lunch Money with Paul Krugman and Heather Cox Richardson

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Richardson, H. C. (2026, October 23). Donald's Diesel Disaster | Lunch Money with Paul Krugman and Heather Cox Richardson. Letters from an American. https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/donalds-diesel-disaster-lunch-money

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On October 23, 2026, Heather Cox Richardson discussed the "Donald's Diesel Disaster" on her podcast "Lunch Money with Paul Krugman and Heather Cox Richardson," which was recorded on September 23, 2026. The episode did not provide specific details about the disaster but highlighted its significance in a broader context of political and economic discussions involving Paul Krugman. No further information or specifics about the event are provided beyond this mention.

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“The articles discuss diesel prices but are not reporting on the same specific incident or occurrence.”

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