IndyCar in DC; Fresh Tariffs on Canadian Goods; National Debt Hits $40 Trillion
Summary
This episode covers Washington D.C.’s first IndyCar Grand Prix, part of the Trump administration’s 250th birthday celebrations, and a Supreme Court ruling allowing construction of the White House ballroom to proceed. It also details the collapse of U.S.-Canada trade talks, resulting in new tariffs, and analyzes the U.S. national debt hitting $40 trillion, exploring the political challenges of addressing the deficit.
Topics discussed
Intro: IndyCar race, White House ballroom, and US debt
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DC IndyCar Grand Prix origins and Trump's involvement
Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction
US-Canada trade talks collapse and Iran sanctions
US national debt hits $40 trillion and Stars and Stripes
Analysis of $40T debt: causes and political solutions
Credits and preview of Sunday's Palmyra Atoll story
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