The Podcast of the Lotus Eaters Breakfast With Beau | Wednesday 21st January 2026
Jan 21, 2026
Today's discussion dives into Europe's sharp critique of Trump's Greenland ambitions, labeled as 'new colonialism.' Beau explores conflicting intelligence on espionage risks from China, while also addressing Macron's eyebrow-raising sunglasses moment. A live audience poll reveals surprising support for Trump's Greenland stance. The conversation also touches on police calls for charges against Lucy Letby and critiques of mainstream media's sensationalism, all while contextualizing global unrest as a return to historical norms.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Greenland Sparks Geopolitical Row
- Beau frames Trump's Greenland ambitions as 'new colonialism' criticized by Europe and leaders like Macron.
- He treats the dispute as symbolic of wider US-Europe tensions rather than an immediate military crisis.
China's London Embassy Raises Security Fears
- Beau says the UK's approval for a huge Chinese embassy feels like appeasement and risks national security.
- He highlights underground fiber-optic hubs as the real, troubling intelligence concern.
Conflicting Intelligence Undermines Trust
- Beau flags inconsistent public messaging from UK intelligence services about the embassy threat.
- He warns mixed signals undermine public trust and obscure real national-security choices.
