The Commentary Magazine Podcast Are We Suckers?
Feb 4, 2025
Delve into the turmoil of a tariff truce and its implications for global politics. Explore the humorous absurdity of political maneuvers and their impact on everyday citizens. Discover personal stories that intertwine with the complexities of leadership from Trump to Netanyahu. Unpack the challenges of U.S.-Israel relations amidst ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. Finally, critique government financial mismanagement while uncovering unexpected narratives in contemporary television.
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Tariff Reversal
- John Podhoretz discusses the quick reversal of Trump's announced tariffs.
- He compares it to Lucy pulling the football away from Charlie Brown.
Trudeau's Response
- Seth Mandel points out that other world leaders, like Justin Trudeau, took the tariff threat seriously.
- He suspects any resulting deals were pre-arranged before the announcement.
Border Crossing
- Seth Mandel recounts an anecdote about crossing the US-Canada border for medical care.
- He highlights the ease of crossing, even with increased security measures.