2739 - Our Fading Empire; Building Blue Tsunami w/ Jeet Heer
Summary
Sam Seder and guest Jeet Heere discuss the UN General Assembly, highlighting Netanyahu’s rhetoric and Trump’s speech as signs of US decline. They analyze the "blue wave" in midterms, noting record-low Trump approval ratings among independents and internal Democratic conflicts in Maine. The conversation also covers the economic impact of rising Treasury yields and the shifting global balance of power toward China.
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Casual Friday intro and news headlines
Netanyahu's UN speech and criticism of NYC Mayor
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Interview: US decline, dollar devaluation, and allies
Midterm election outlook and Trump's campaign strategy
Polling data on Trump's approval among independents
Maine Senate race: Collins scandals and Troy Jackson
Texas Senate race and Republican primary dynamics
Antitrust, AI, and the influence of billionaire donors
Newsom's antitrust deal and California politics
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