The Michael Knowles Show Ep. 1734 - New Pope Snubs Rainbow Flag
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May 13, 2025 Dive into the complexities of President Trump's recent moves to lower drug prices and the political fallout from his refugee policies. Discover the new pope's intriguing silence on the rainbow flag, hinting at his stance on LGBTQ issues. Explore the evolving role of AI, particularly the humorous notion of communicating with dogs, and the challenges in translating animal emotions. Plus, stay optimistic about potential trade deals between the U.S. and China that could reshape the global market.
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Trump's Fat Friend Story
- Michael Knowles shares a humorous story about Trump's unusual way of announcing drug price cuts involving a very fat friend.
- This anecdote humanizes the complex issue of high U.S. drug prices compared to other countries.
Trump’s Fair Drug Pricing Model
- Trump's policy forces pharmaceutical companies to match the lowest global drug prices, shifting costs to other countries.
- This approach contrasts with left-wing policies by compelling other nations, not Americans, to bear industry costs.
Accept Gifts Graciously
- Accepting a gifted luxury jet from Qatar is politically controversial but pragmatically sound from Trump's perspective.
- Trump advises to accept such offers graciously rather than overthink potential strings attached.