The World and Everything In It 8.20.25 Hunter Baker on Washington Wednesday, World Tour, and worship during baseball season
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Aug 20, 2025 Hunter Baker, a political scientist and provost at North Greenville University, dives into a variety of timely topics. He discusses Trump's tech initiatives and mail-in voting controversies, while also taking listeners on a world tour through places like D.C., Qatar, and India. The conversation highlights unique intersections of faith and youth baseball, celebrating community spirit. Additionally, Baker reflects on the importance of resilience, emphasizing how worship can uplift athletes during competitions. It's a captivating blend of politics and personal stories.
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Diplomacy Moves Amid Ongoing Conflicts
- The episode links U.S. diplomatic efforts with ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, highlighting conditional peace talks.
- Trump seeks trilateral meetings while negotiators in Qatar await Israel on a proposed Gaza pause.
Protect Taxpayer Value With Equity
- Use government investment, not just grants, to protect taxpayer interests and preserve critical industry capacity.
- Consider equity stakes that allow eventual exit and possible return rather than one-way subsidies.
Chips As A National Security Priority
- Hunter Baker argues chips are now a national-security industry requiring domestic capacity rather than pure free-market treatment.
- He says government equity in Intel can signal confidence and protect taxpayer value better than grants.
