Hub Podcasts David Frum: Trump's Big Beautiful Bill
Jun 5, 2025
Join David Frum, a leading author and journalist, as he dives into the implications of Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, exploring its tax cuts, increased spending, and the political backlash it faces. Frum also sheds light on the alarming antisemitic attack in Boulder, emphasizing the urgent need for a proactive response from Canadian authorities. The conversation navigates the roots of anti-Semitic violence, U.S. debt complexities, and how these issues intertwine with Canada's political dynamics and security policies.
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Escalation of Anti-Semitic Violence
- Anti-Semitic violence in North America is escalating from symbolic acts to real violence.
- Like post-Vietnam War protests radicalized, current movements risk intensified violent acts.
Sources of Contemporary Anti-Semitism
- Anti-Semitism arises both from imported extremist ideologies and domestic alienation.
- Governments inconsistently apply protest rights, enabling symbolic violence that can lead to actual violence.
Strengthen Canada's Domestic Security
- Canada must enforce stronger domestic security regarding diaspora-related violence.
- Governments should prioritize genuine security policies over ethnic vote considerations.