PBD Podcast Peace Board UPROAR, CNN ATTACKS Trump, Davos FIRESTORM + Greenland Framework Deal Done? | PBD Podcast | Ep. 724
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Jan 23, 2026 
Efren Bariga, a former SpaceX employee with first‑hand experience of the company, shares candid views on SpaceX culture and urgency. Conversation covers Davos clashes over economic policy, CNN’s on‑air chaos about a sex‑trafficking claim, Trump’s Greenland framework announcement, and why Greenland matters strategically.
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Davos Boosted Newsom’s National Profile
- Gavin Newsom used Davos to elevate his national profile by directly attacking President Trump on a global stage.
- Patrick Bet-David and panel argue that strategy consolidates Newsom as the Democratic frontrunner despite weak policy accomplishments.
Greenland As A Strategic Arctic Dome
- Trump framed Greenland as a strategic Arctic asset for NATO and U.S. defense, not just minerals.
- Tom Ellsworth explained Greenland's location strengthens North American missile early-warning and naval defenses.
Frame Deals As Strategic Necessities
- Treat geopolitical moves as long-term strategic plays rather than instant grabs; build multilateral support first.
- Use defense and economic arguments to make offers countries cannot refuse, the panel suggested.
