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Trump says he’s secured a deal for Gaza. Is it attainable?

Jul 31, 2026 · 45m

Summary

The episode covers Hamas’s conditional disarmament offer, a potential WestJet strike, and US-Canada trade tensions. Experts analyze the fragility of the Gaza peace deal and the likelihood of flight attendant walkouts. Meanwhile, unions urge Trump to reconsider tariffs as his approval ratings drop, prompting discussion on whether political pressure will alter US trade policy ahead of the midterms.

Topics discussed

Intro: Modafinil ad and headlines on Gaza, tariffs, and WestJet Analysis of the Gaza peace deal and next steps with John Allen WestJet flight attendant strike threat and traveler reactions Unions urge Trump to reverse tariffs on Canada Trump's approval ratings hit historic lows ahead of midterms Power Panel: Trade negotiations, tariffs, and political strategy
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