Hey! I Thought We Had a Deal? (How it all Fell Apart)
Summary
Jesse Brown and guest Michael Geist dissect the collapsed US-Canada trade talks, analyzing conflicting narratives from Mark Carney and James Greer regarding tariffs, auto manufacturing, and cultural protections. They critique the "sovereignty" spin, suggesting Canada may have walked away from a viable deal for political gain. The episode also addresses Toronto Metropolitan University’s delay in implementing an anti-Semitism report and highlights MP Jamil Giovanni’s role in negotiations.
Topics discussed
Intro and sponsor ads for Squarespace and Douglas
Introduction of Michael Geist and the trade war context
Analyzing conflicting narratives on why the deal collapsed
The auto tariff dispute and lobbying influence
Sponsor break and transition to sovereignty claims
Critique of the 'sovereignty' and French language arguments
Calls for transparency and the Online Streaming Act
Economic costs and political strategy behind the breakdown
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University rejection of the Bonato anti-Semitism report
Jamil Giovanni's relationship with JD Vance
Outro and credits
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