The DSR Network DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: Trump Cancels Canada Negotiations
Oct 26, 2025
The podcast dives into Trump's shocking cancellation of trade talks with Canada, triggered by a controversial ad. Discussions also highlight questionable donor influence on presidential policies. A major illegal gambling bust involving NBA figures raises concerns about sports betting's impact. The conversation shifts to U.S.-China relations, focusing on trade negotiations and technological independence. Predictions about warming ties between the superpowers add an intriguing outlook to the current geopolitical landscape.
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Tariff Fallout From Petty Politics
- David Rothkopf highlights Trump's abrupt end to trade talks with Canada over a TV ad as irrational and globally harmful.
- He argues such punitive moves prioritize personal grievance and donor interests over national wellbeing.
Tolerating Erratic Conduct Breeds More
- Rothkopf warns that rewarding erratic behavior entrenches more extreme actions from leaders.
- He predicts tolerating such conduct will produce 'more insanity' in governance.
Sports Betting Scandal Mirrors Black Sox Fears
- The hosts recount a major FBI probe into alleged mafia-linked rigging of sports betting involving NBA figures.
- They link the scandal to the explosion of legalized sports gambling and historical match-fixing risks.