B-side: States of flux
Summary
Quiet Riot B-Side hosts Alex and Naomi, joined by Sam Friedman, analyze Iceland’s EU referendum rejection and its impact on European integration. They discuss Canada’s shifting alliances, the EU’s internal struggles with populism, and the volatile US midterm election landscape under Trump. The episode concludes with a celebration of multicultural heritage at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Topics discussed
Intro: Mint Mobile ad and podcast welcome
Global political similarities and structural issues
Iceland's EU referendum and political context
Iceland's EU relationship, fishing, and values
Canada-EU relations and Mark Carney's role
Canada, EU, and Eurovision cultural ties
EU future, multilateralism, and internal challenges
Rise of right-wing parties in Europe
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US Midterm election outlook and polling
Voter turnout and key swing states
US bond markets and debt concerns
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Trump's impeachment threats and constitutional risks
Sikh drum major leads pipe band in Edinburgh
Outro, subscriptions, and gardening segment
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