These Times cover image

These Times

Trump, the Borderlands, and a Global Crisis

Jan 30, 2024
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the border crisis in Texas and its potential impact on the upcoming elections. They explore Trump's political resurgence, Biden's changing political stance, and the Republican Party's divisions on Ukraine and border control. They also touch upon the complex relationship between Mexico, the United States, and China, and the impact of the fentanyl crisis on American voters.
59:06

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • The impasse over the US-Mexico border crisis exposes internal conflicts within the Republican Party.
  • The border crisis has implications for American voters, US geopolitical power, and its relationship with China.

Deep dives

Tying Border Control to Ukraine Aid

The Republican Party is divided over the issue of tying further aid to Ukraine with tougher controls on the US-Mexico border, exposing internal conflicts within the party. While some Republicans, like Mitt Romney, argue for funding Ukraine and moving on, others, including Donald Trump, insist on maintaining the issue of the border in the political conversation. This impasse has consequences for European choices, as they may need to do more to support Ukraine if the US cannot reach a resolution.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode