Make Me Smart What the Trump-Zelenskyy meeting says about the world economic order
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Mar 1, 2025 Nova Safo, a guest host known for her insights on global economics and politics, discusses the heated Trump-Zelenskyy meeting and its potential to reshape the global economic order. She explores U.S. reliability in international partnerships and reflects on the moral complexities of U.S. support in the Ukraine conflict. The conversation shifts to tech innovations, including the decline of Skype and the rise of quantum computing, topped off with light-hearted debates about book marketing and ice cream flavors.
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Damaged American Reputation
- The Trump-Zelenskyy meeting signals a shift in the world order, potentially harming the American cause.
- America's reputation abroad is damaged, impacting the economy and global trust.
A Generational Setback
- Kai Ryssdal's production team discussed how long it would take to undo the damage to the American government.
- Ryssdal believes it will take a generation for things to return to normal.
Shifting Global Alliances
- Ursula von der Leyen's visit to India signals a search for reliable partners.
- This suggests a decline in trust in America as a global partner.