Outsider chance: ending Sudan’s proxy war
Summary
This episode examines Sudan’s ongoing civil war, detailing the devastation in Khartoum, the humanitarian crisis, and foreign interference by regional powers. It then discusses the Gordie Howe Bridge, highlighting how Trump’s trade tensions have turned a symbol of US-Canada cooperation into a diplomatic flashpoint. Finally, the show honors Betty Saar, the pioneering assemblage artist who transformed discarded objects into powerful critiques of slavery and racial stereotypes.
Topics discussed
Intro ads and show welcome
Sudan civil war: humanitarian crisis and foreign backers
Economist Insider promo: AI in China vs America
Gordie Howe Bridge dispute and US-Canada trade tensions
Ads: Skills-first hiring and Zivo insect trap
Obituary: Junk art genius Betty Saar
Credits and preview of weekend episode on attention economy
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