S15 EP161: Hour 2 - The Trade War
Summary
Erick Erickson opens with a 9/11 survivor’s story and criticizes Democratic candidates who claim America deserved the attacks. He argues that the President’s trade war with Canada is politically damaging to Republicans in key states like Maine and Michigan. Erickson also discusses the need to regulate Flock cameras to ban facial recognition and proactive policing, while mocking AI researchers who fear technology will destroy humanity.
Topics discussed
Show intro and 4 Things to Know promotion
Listener call: 9/11 survivor story
Critique of Democratic candidates and 9/11 rhetoric
Market update: Dow, Nasdaq, and oil prices
Trade war with Canada and Bombardier jet ban
Election impact of trade war in key states
Listener call: Investment industry on 9/11
Sponsor: Old Glory Bank and iPhone 18 Pro
Defense of Flock cameras and privacy nuances
WSB TV report on Flock data errors and regulation
AI safety fears and Anthropic researcher quotes
Sponsor: Incogni and data broker privacy
Foldable iPhone and credit card debt advice
Sponsor: American Financing mortgage rates
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