"Trump plays Russian roulette ahead of the midterms"
Summary
This episode examines President Trump’s controversial lifting of sanctions on Russian diesel, which guests argue betrays Ukraine and undermines US security ahead of midterms. Former Canadian Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland discusses her new book, "Unreliable Boyfriend," highlighting how US policies are eroding trust among traditional allies like Canada. The show also covers Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s efforts to infuse Christian nationalism into the military, which is causing morale issues and legal challenges. Finally, reporters expose FBI Director Kash Patel’s manipulation of crime stati…
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Trump's concessions to Putin and Ukraine's peril
Guest introductions and book discussion
Intelligence assessments and US-Russia relations
Trump's personal affinity for Putin and business deals
Russia's military strategy and civilian attacks
Impact on US national security and global alliances
Allied betrayal and the need for US accountability
Public opinion on Putin and the path forward
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Trump's hostility toward Canada and trade relations
Canada's retaliation and the failure of appeasement
The need for allies to stand up to Trump
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Pete Hegseth's Christian nationalism in the Pentagon
FBI crime statistics and Patel's disinformation
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