Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and Democracy #1681 Trump's American Imperialism: Threatening Friends and Annoying Neighbors
Air Date 1/8/2025
Trump's first term was marked by all of the friendships he built with some of the world's worst, most oppressive leaders. His second term is getting an early start as he has begun making threats toward traditional allies and friends including Canada, Mexico, Greenland, and Panama.
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(49:09) NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
On the baby-brained ideas of the far right
DEEPER DIVES
(54:40) SECTION A: PANAMA
(1:16:10) SECTION B: MANIFEST DESTINY
(1:35:47) SECTION C: MUSK
(1:48:38) SECTION D: TRUMP 2.0
SHOW IMAGE
Description: Composite image of a vector drawing of a confused-looking Trump leaning on a podium with a globe and dice being rolled. A risk dial is on the front of the podium showing an increasing threat level.
Credit: Composite design by A. Hoffman | Images from Pixabay | License: Pixabay
Produced by Jay! Tomlinson
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