Donald Trump has made it clear that he wants Greenland, but why? What is it about this largely barren, ice-covered island that extends well into the Arctic circle that he so desires? And how far back does this interest go?
Filled with rare minerals that are becoming increasingly valuable due to modern technology, critically placed for access to Arctic sea l ... Show More
Oct 29
Intelligence Scoop: Why Governments Want Us To Stockpile
In the last weeks, we’ve had dire warnings from governments and intelligence agencies across the world, warning of a cyber apocalypse and a global internet meltdown. At the same time, the British government has told people to start storing 72 hours of supplies and the Pentagon in ... Show More
34m 54s
Jan 2025
It’s not easy being Greenland
Donald Trump says he wants Greenland for America. Greenlandic government minister Naaja Nathanielsen says the country's not for sale but it's open for business.
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Andre ... Show More
25m 53s
Apr 2025
America’s Cold War Obsession with Greenland
April 27, 1951. The United States has been putting pressure on Denmark for a long time. Because the small European kingdom has something the Americans really, really want: Greenland. Today, they sign a treaty that will basically let the U.S. military build whatever it wants on th ... Show More
29m 41s
Jan 2025
327. The Future of Greenland? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Donald Trump wants to buy, or take over, Greenland. Since the end of December, he has been consistently discussing the Arctic island becoming part of the USA.
His son has travelled there, his has refused to rule out military involvement, and his comments have angered Denmark and ... Show More
21m 1s
Mar 2025
Trump’s Bid for Greenland
<p>In his recent address before Congress, President Trump talked once again about his big ambitions for Greenland.</p><p>He told the icebound island’s “incredible people” that he supported their right to determine their future. But he ended his message with a threat, declaring, “ ... Show More
26m 9s
Mar 2025
Trump’s Ambitions for Greenland
Today on the show, former Danish PM Helle Thorning-Schmidt joins the show to discuss the Trump administration’s push to take over Greenland. She argues that the US could easily get more involved in the territory militarily without needing to take it over. Next, Alexander Dugin, R ... Show More
40m 58s