The Eric Metaxas Show #47 - Larry Taunton
Jan 29, 2026
Larry Taunton, author and cultural commentator who reports from places like Davos and Krakow, joins to discuss shifts at the World Economic Forum and why Trump’s message resonated. Short takes cover leadership changes at WEF, Davos’ elite vibe, Trump’s America-first thesis, and how tone, negotiation, and legacy shape global politics.
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Travels From Davos To Krakow
- Larry Alex Taunton attended Davos and visited Krakow and Auschwitz as part of related projects.
- He described Nowa Huta as a Soviet-planned model city that became a hub of resistance to communism.
Vibe Shift Against Globalism
- Trump’s Davos speech signaled a major vibe shift away from globalist priorities toward national citizens.
- Larry saw Trump's confidence as evidence that the WEF's globalist narrative is losing influence.
American Citizen As Central Thesis
- Larry argues Trump's central thesis at Davos was prioritizing "the American citizen."
- Every policy point Trump raised tied back to protecting or benefiting American citizens.
