Alexander Gerlach

Patricia Cohen, a global economics correspondent for The New York Times, and Alexander Gerlach, a political philosophy professor at NYU, dive into Trump's surprising U-turn on releasing Epstein files. They discuss the motivations behind Trump's decision, its implications for the MAGA camp, and skepticism about potential redactions. The duo also analyzes the fractures within MAGA and the endurance of Trump's political persona amid scandals. Their conversation touches on the broader themes of accountability and public perception in the current political landscape.

Patti Cohen, a global economics correspondent at The New York Times, and Alexander Görlach, a political philosophy professor at NYU, dive into pressing global issues. They discuss the new International Claims Commission for Ukraine, exploring hurdles in funding reconstruction through frozen Russian assets. The conversation shifts to Trump's lawsuit against the BBC, revealing its implications for media freedom. They also touch on the demographic challenges in East Asia and Europe, and ponder the disruptive impact of AI on recipe blogging and journalism.

In this discussion, political experts Alexander Gerlach and Julie Norman explore how Vladimir Putin's canceled summit signals a shift in Russia's influence in the Middle East. They delve into the complexities of Putin's relationships with regional powers like Syria and Iran. The conversation also touches on the evolving US stance on Ukraine and the implications of Germany's proposed conscription lottery. AI's impact on student culture and military recruitment in the US versus Germany rounds out a thought-provoking analysis.