Hostile Dysfunction
About Hostile Dysfunction
Population decline is reshaping the world, from politics to economics. Hostile Dysfunction dives into this and other pressing issues, delivering unfiltered insights with a dose of humor. Join co-hosts Joseph “Joe” Edgar and Ethan “Krokie” Krok as they unpack current events and share compelling perspectives through dynamic discussions and interviews.
Joe Edgar
Joe, co-host of Hostile Dysfunction, is a serial entrepreneur based in Austin, Texas. As CEO and founder of TenantCloud, Rentler, and Loca.us, he’s transforming real estate and localized marketing. A former advisor under Governor Rick Perry, Joe managed Texas venture funds and is a venture capitalist and clean energy advocate. Featured in Forbes, MarketWatch, and Benzinga, he brings sharp, seasoned insights to every episode.
Ethan “Krokie” Krok
Krokie, co-host of Hostile Dysfunction, offers a global perspective from his Australian roots. An award-winning filmmaker, he earned a 2016 Telly Award for cinematography on The Perfect Selfie and holds an MFA in Film Production from Full Sail University. Passionate about impactful storytelling, Krokie’s visual expertise enriches the podcast’s narrative depth.
Hostile Dysfunction
Liberation day and the US soft trade war
We discuss tariffs and the impact on the world and how this might impact the US sales of arms.