Canada Says “We’re at War” Over Tariffs & IndyCar Race Rips Through Washington DC
Aug 24, 2026 · 28m
Summary
Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss escalating U.S.-Canada trade tensions, with PM Mark Carney declaring a "war" after new tariffs. They also cover OpenAI’s controversial iMessage plugin, an IndyCar race in Washington D.C., and Incheon Airport surpassing Dubai as the world’s busiest international hub. The episode concludes with previews of NVIDIA earnings, the Jackson Hole symposium, and the Lindsay Clancy trial.
Topics discussed
Intro: The Intelligence Shift podcast and show welcome
August 24th: The sickest day in America?
US-Canada trade war: Tariffs and retaliation
ChatGPT iMessage plugin: Privacy concerns
IndyCar race in Washington, D.C.
Incheon Airport becomes world's busiest
Week ahead: NVIDIA, Fed, trial, and sports
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