Peter Trubowitz

Donald Trump was indicted this week on charges related to his attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. But the former president is also in the running for the 2024 presidential election and polls suggest he’s likely to win the Republican nomination. Gideon Rachman is joined by Professor Peter Trubowitz, director of the US Centre at the London School of Economics and Political Science, to discuss what this all means for Trump’s future and the future of American democracy. Want more?Trump and American democracy’s time of trial  Donald Trump indicted for ‘unprecedented’ attempt to overturn US election The cases against Donald Trump  Subscribe to The Rachman review wherever you get your podcasts – please listen, rate and subscribe. Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Lulu Smyth and Manuela Saragosa. Sound design is by Breen Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ned Lamont, the Democratic Governor of Connecticut, discusses the Democrats' challenges post-election and their need to engage with working-class voters. Steph Guild shares insights into retail investors' trading behaviors influenced by the election, particularly with younger demographics. Peter Trubowitz analyzes the geopolitical fallout from Trump's re-election, emphasizing rising anti-globalist sentiments. French Hill reflects on the Republican Party's evolving dynamics and electoral successes in light of Trump's renewed influence.

Peter Trubowitz, a geopolitics expert from the London School of Economics, discusses the implications of President Trump's proposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, highlighting the economic tensions they may cause. Lori Calvasina, head of US Equity Strategy at RBC Capital Markets, offers insights into how these tariffs are influencing market dynamics and investor sentiment. The conversation also touches on a potential mineral deal with Ukraine and the recent surge in Bitcoin, revealing intriguing intersections between international relations and finance.