Apple News Today How an “iron river” of guns flows from the U.S. to Mexico
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Feb 13, 2025 The podcast delves into the surge of gun trafficking from the U.S. to Mexico, revealing how easy it is for traffickers to exploit legal loopholes. It uncovers the staggering statistic of 87 million firearms sold in just five years and the challenges faced by Mexican authorities. Attention is also given to the contentious political maneuvering surrounding the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico, raising questions about national identity. Additionally, it touches on significant issues in education and government appointments influenced by recent policies.
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McMahon's Potential Conflicts
- Linda McMahon, Trump's nominee for Education Secretary, may lead a department facing cuts.
- Her background includes leading WWE and the Small Business Administration, and she holds some views at odds with Trump's agenda.
The Iron River of Guns
- Mexico is fighting the flow of American guns into the country, estimated at a quarter million annually.
- This "Iron River" of guns is easily smuggled due to lax border checks and high demand from cartels.
Gulf of America?
- Trump's renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America highlights disputes over naming geographical features.
- While he can change U.S. maps, he can't force other countries to adopt the change; some digital maps show both names.