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Canada retaliates, robot runners and Ebola spread

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney promises "dollar for dollar" tariffs on some U.S. goods in retaliation for 50% levies ordered by President Donald Trump. A Chinese-made humanoid robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m world record. IndyCar’s Freedom 250 Grand Prix will zoom through Was ... Show More

12m 39s

Aug 22

Trump tariffs hit Canada, ballroom reprieve, Stars and Stripes and Somali piracy

New U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods take effect as Quebec's separatist movement pauses its independence push amid growing tensions with Washington. The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily cleared the way for work to continue on President Donald Trump's controversial White House bal ... Show More

13m 11s

Aug 21

Iran sanctions, Israeli settler warning and China's space tourism

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. will impose the "toughest sanctions in history" on Iran. U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee warns Israeli settlers in Qusra they could face a travel ban. Walmart misses its sales target in a rare stumble. And excitement over Chi ... Show More

12m 16s

Jun 2025

Trump vs. Musk

President Trump and his former first buddy feud online in a war of words. It's a clash of titans, but with real stakes for all of us. Plus, Russia strikes back as it launches a deadly aerial assault on Ukraine. Is this the promised retaliation for Kyiv's daring drone attack? We a ... Show More

46m 26s

Sep 2018

Ep. 36 | New Cold War & What Issues are Actually Important!

Tensions escalate between UK & Russia, Society lacks reals real leaders & heroes, what are you willing to die for, and addressing a bullying story from California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 29m

Feb 2022

The Costs of Defending Democracy

If the conflict between Russia and Ukraine escalates, it could hurt Americans here at home, particularly in their pocketbooks. CNN’s Zachary Wolf explains that the conflict comes at a politically challenging time for the President and his party. Although they campaigned on the pr ... Show More

8m 14s

Feb 2023

Ukraine War Heightens Tensions with China & Russia | Saturday Interview

The U.S. faces several international challenges: Tensions between the U.S. and China grow, while Russian President Vladimir Putin turns up the heat on his war against Ukraine. International Affairs expert Victoria Coates breaks down the dangers and ramifications of U.S. foreign p ... Show More

14m 22s

Feb 2025

Germany’s debt brake problem

<p>The US and Europe battled in the UN and G7 over whether to blame Russia for its war against Ukraine,<strong> </strong>German election winner Friedrich Merz faces serious hurdles to boosting defence spending, and Apple said it planned to hire an additional 20,000 staff in the U ... Show More

10m 24s

Jun 2021

Bear necessities: learning to handle Russia

<p>As both <a href="https://www.economist.com/europe/2021/06/17/america-and-russia-return-to-traditional-great-power-diplomacy?utm_campaign=the-intelligence&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=third-party-host&utm_content=show-notes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">summitry</ ... Show More

21m 34s

Aug 2025

Trump On Eve Of His Putin Summit: “It’s Like Chess”

On the eve of his face-to-face with Vladimir Putin, is Donald Trump being bold or naive? Plus, the fluctuating economy takes a concerning turn. Also, the feds crash Gavin Newsom’s event as schools spend their first day setting up safe zones against ICE. Learn more about your ad c ... Show More

44m 49s

May 2025

US-Canada trade tensions, Pentagon cuts, controversial auction & more

Tariffs are top of the agenda during a high-stakes meeting between President Donald Trump and Canada’s PM. Americans are on the cusp of tough choices because of Trump’s trade war. The US defense secretary made significant cuts across the military. The German chancellor’s tenure i ... Show More

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U.S. and Russia clash over drone, the Fe...