Supreme Court Blocks Trump Tariffs, Netflix vs. Paramount Battle, Sinners Oscar Nominations & More | Rich Takes

On this week's Rich Takes — the quick-hit current events segment from the Rich Lessons Podcast — Sheena and Sevetri break down the biggest stories you need to know about right now. First up: the Supreme Court ruled Trump's tariffs illegal, but before the ink dried, he doubled down with a 50% global tariff.

The hosts debate whether corporations should be suing for billions when they already passed those costs onto consumers, and what this all means heading into the midterms. Then the ladies weigh in on the Susan Rice and Netflix controversy — should she step down from the board to protect Netflix's bid to acquire Warner Brothers before it falls into pro-Trump hands?

The answer might surprise you. Plus, a massive shoutout to The Perfect Neighbor, the Netflix documentary nominated for an Oscar this year, and the team celebrates Sinners earning the most Oscar nominations of the year.

But first, they can't avoid addressing the racial slur Tourette's incident at a recent awards show and what accountability should look like even when something is uncontrolled. Wrapping up with prayers for everyone stuck in Mexico amid the violent cartel retaliation following the killing of a cartel leader.

Topics covered in this episode: Trump tariffs Supreme Court ruling 2025 Trump 50% global tariff response Susan Rice Netflix board controversy Netflix Warner Brothers acquisition Paramount Trump connection The Perfect Neighbor Netflix Oscar nomination Sinners Ryan Coogler Oscar nominations 2025 Tourette's racial slur awards show Michael B. Jordan Mexico cartel violence travel warning New Rich Takes drops weekly.

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