AT THE UN CARNEY DEALS AS TRUMP THREATENS, FAR RIGHT RISE IN EUROPE, RUSSIA PROVOKES NATO
Summary
Host Laura Babcock and geopolitical expert Dr. Joni Eskola analyze the UN General Assembly, focusing on Trump’s threats and the US-Greenland deal. They discuss the rise of far-right parties in Europe, the impact of US support for populist movements, and the critical need for Canada to strengthen its ties with NATO and Ukraine. The conversation emphasizes that while populists excel at campaigning, their poor governance and economic failures will eventually lead to their downfall, urging listeners to remain vigilant and support democratic resilience.
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Intro: Populism, Trade War, and Show Welcome
UN General Assembly Day and Guest Introduction
Trump's UN Speech and Normalization of Deviance
The Greenland Deal and US-Canada Relations
Canada's Security and the 'Fascist Sandwich'
PM Carney, EU Membership, and Nordic Cooperation
Russia's Escalation and NATO Threats
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New Alliances, Sanctions, and Hostage Crises
Rise of Far-Right in Europe and US Interference
US Midterms, Approval Ratings, and Global Tyrants
Listener Question: How to Fight Dystopia
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Advice: Avoiding Traps and Supporting Ukraine
Canadian Politics and the Rise of Good People
Why Populists Fail in Power and Patience
Closing Remarks and Media Solidarity
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