The David McWilliams Podcast Hard Liquor, Soft Power: The Death of Proportionality
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Feb 11, 2025 
Evan Solomon, a Canadian political and economic correspondent for GZERO Media, joins the discussion on America's shifting global role. They analyze Trump's transactional foreign policy and its potential to erode U.S. soft power. From tariffs straining Canada-U.S. relations to surreal proposals like a 'Gaza Riviera,' the conversation dives into how isolationism and trust dynamics could signal a power vacuum. With the closure of USAID, the duo examines the implications for global influence, raising questions about the future of international cooperation.
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McGregor's Fame in Uzbekistan
- David McWilliams is in Zagreb, Croatia, and had an unexpected encounter with a cab driver from Uzbekistan.
- The driver recognized Ireland primarily through Conor McGregor, highlighting McGregor's international fame.
Trump's Transactional Politics
- Trump's transactional view of global politics might reveal America's true motives, prioritizing self-interest.
- Previous presidents masked this with ideals like democracy and global order.
Jumping the Shark
- The podcast uses the "Jumping the Shark" anecdote from Happy Days to illustrate a potential turning point in Trump's presidency.
- Trump's outlandish actions might lead to a decline in his influence, similar to the show's decline after the infamous shark-jumping scene.
