Stay Free with Russell Brand LIVE FROM MAR A LAGO: US, Russia & China to Negotiate While UK Ramps Up in Ukraine – SF539
Feb 18, 2025
The podcast dives into shifting geopolitical dynamics, especially the UK's increasing commitment to Ukraine, with military involvement becoming a hot topic. Meanwhile, Trump's proposed peace talks with Putin raise eyebrows, hinting at possible changes in global alliances. The conversation takes a humorous turn as it critiques media narratives and explores public skepticism about ongoing support for Ukraine. Amidst this, the speakers contemplate the impact of the military-industrial complex and call for more thoughtful use of public funds.
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David Tennant's Trump Joke
- Russell Brand recounts David Tennant's joke about Donald Trump at the BAFTA awards.
- He critiques the joke as weak and unoriginal.
Award Show Politics
- Russell Brand criticizes the political commentary prevalent in award shows.
- He suggests they represent elite interests while claiming to speak for ordinary people.
Trump and the Working Class
- Criticizing jokes about Donald Trump, Brand states they insult working-class people.
- He argues Trump's popularity stems from representing ordinary American interests.