Nevertheless, Xi Persisted
Summary
Hosts David Plotz, Emily Bazelon, and John Dickerson analyze the Trump-Xi summit with guest Jane Perlez, discussing US-China leverage on tariffs, Taiwan, and AI chips. They debate Robert Kagan’s argument that the US has lost the Iran war due to Strait of Hormuz disruptions and high costs. Finally, they examine how recent Supreme Court rulings have enabled aggressive Republican gerrymandering, significantly altering the House electoral map.
Topics discussed
Intro, hosts, and sponsor ads
Trump-Xi summit, AI chips, and US-China relations
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Iran war analysis, Strait of Hormuz, and political fallout
Gerrymandering, redistricting, and Supreme Court rulings
Cocktail chatter, listener emails, and closing credits
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