CARNEY HOSTS ZELENSKY, WORLD RESPECTS CANADA'S BOYCOTT, WEAK TRUMP TRIES TO BRIBE VOTERS
Summary
Laura Babcock welcomes Roy Field Brown to discuss the escalating economic war between the US and Canada, analyzing Trump’s 19th-century mercantilism and the resulting surge in Canadian nationalism. The conversation highlights Mark Carney’s leadership in uniting middle powers against US hegemony, drawing parallels to Ukraine’s resistance against Russia. They also examine the rise of far-right politics in Germany and the UK, attributing it to economic disinvestment in former East German states. Finally, the hosts reflect on the importance of democratic resilience and the potential for Canada …
Topics discussed
One Times Square attraction promotion
Midas tire guarantee and Acast sponsorship
Laugh Lines podcast introduction and Acast ad
Canadian media support and trade war context
Canowada podcast intro and guest introduction
Roy Field's impressions of Shanghai and China
Critique of Trump's economic policies and US leadership
Mark Carney, middle powers, and Canadian nationalism
Canadian unity and response to economic threats
Canadian military history and US-Canada border relations
Economic cooperation vs. 19th century mercantilism
Midas tire and Acast sponsorship break
ICYMI internet culture podcast promotion
US political outlook and midterm election promises
German election results and economic disinvestment
UK politics, new PM, and support for Ukraine
Horizon Files and Midas tire sponsorship
UK sanctions on Israel and public ownership
Far-right movements in UK and Canada
Canadian political unity and Carney's approval
Closing remarks and Technical Tea podcast promo
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