What Really Matters with Walter Russell Mead America Is Sleepwalking Into World War III
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Sep 20, 2024 Explore the tension between geopolitical conflicts and U.S. military readiness amid rising international threats. Dive into the implications of Hezbollah's actions and the challenges of regulating AI in political ads, especially with deepfakes on the rise. There's also a critical look at the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut and its uncertain effects on the economy. Plus, a discussion on the influence of public intellectuals and the evolving storytelling in historical narratives adds depth to the conversation.
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Fed Rate Cut Significance
- The Federal Reserve's interest rate cut was expected by many.
- This makes it less of a significant event politically or economically.
Trump's Criticism of the Fed
- Trump criticized the Fed's rate cut as politically motivated.
- Mead views this as typical political behavior.
Changing Warfare
- Exploding pagers in Lebanon signify a shift in warfare.
- This incident highlights the increasing danger of electronic vulnerabilities.