Saturday Extra - Full program podcast How seriously should we take Elon Musk's America Party?
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Jul 11, 2025 Guest
Jamie McLean
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Tash Kenneman
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Bernard Tomas
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Henry Tugendhat
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Marina Zhang
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Louis Amistoy
Louis Amistoy shares heart-wrenching stories of Texas flood recovery and the community's resilience. Marina Zhang discusses the significance of the Prime Minister's visit to China, balancing trade with geopolitical challenges. Bernard Tomas delves into Elon Musk's aspirations for a new political party, facing historical hurdles. Meanwhile, Jamie McLean recounts his adventurous journey across the Pacific, raising funds for clean drinking water. Together, they explore the evolving dynamics of global aid and philanthropy in today's world.
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Texas Flood Risk and Geography
- Flash Flood Alley in Texas experiences rapid floods due to elevation changes and dry rivers from drought.
- Building homes in flood pathways increases risk in these sudden catastrophic floods.
China’s Aid Is Trade Finance
- China's so-called 'aid' mainly consists of loans benefiting Chinese exports, not grant-based assistance.
- China culturally resists giving pure aid, preferring trade finance that boosts its economy and exports overseas.
China Won't Fill US Aid Void
- Cutting USAID risks millions of deaths, but China will not fill the humanitarian void.
- China's small aid pledges are symbolic; it lacks the intent and capacity for large-scale aid programs.
