Wolfers: Stupid Trade Wars and Gangster Government
Summary
Charlie Sykes and economist Justin Wolfers discuss the Trump administration’s trade war with Canada, the seizure of Venezuelan oil, and the politicization of the Census Bureau. They critique the moral implications of US foreign policy, arguing that actions like renaming Lake Ontario and stealing resources undermine American integrity. The episode also highlights how the Census Bureau released a flawed report on non-citizen voting, signaling a dangerous shift toward propaganda over statistical truth.
Topics discussed
Intro and Midas Tire Guarantee Sponsorship
Justin Wolfers joins and recounts swallowing a fly on CNN
US-Canada trade war, tariffs, and political fallout
Google renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America and corporate complicity
Mark Carney's sovereignty stance and middle powers speech
US seizure of Venezuelan oil and moral implications
Conservative vs Liberal views on morality and character
Census Bureau co-opted for political propaganda
Closing thoughts on beauty and gratitude
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