Redacted News The EU is Collapsing and Elon Musk just went Nuclear on Brussels, Trump slams Zelensky | Redacted
Dec 9, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Ralph Schollhammer, an Austrian commentator and host, brings keen insights on the future of the EU and rising reform parties across Europe. He examines Musk's controversial call to abolish the EU and how it echoes sentiments of sovereignty among member states. Investigative journalist Dan Cohen dives into the complexities of the fentanyl crisis, debunking the myth that Venezuela is its primary source, while highlighting shifts towards India in the drug supply chain. Their conversations offer a bold look at pressing geopolitical issues.
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EU Abolition Argument Gains Attention
- Elon Musk argued the EU should be abolished and sovereignty returned to member states to better represent people.
- The hosts frame the EU as costly and censorious, linking Musk's comments to EU fines on X under the Digital Services Act.
Reagan Buildup Framed As Model Again
- Secretary Pete Hegseth promoted a Reagan-style military buildup framed as "peace through strength."
- Hosts and guests warned Reagan-era actions included interventions with high human cost and unintended blowback.
Historic Interventions Had Major Costs
- The show listed Reagan-era interventions (Lebanon, Grenada, Iran-Contra, Afghanistan, Libya) as examples of questionable "deliberate" use of force.
- They argued many of those actions didn't serve clear U.S. vital interests and produced long-term problems.
