This week, editors Peter Suderman and Matt Welch are joined by novelist and Purpose contributor Kat Rosenfield and head of media for the Institute of Financial Affairs Reem Ibrahim to evaluate the mounting confrontation between america and its European allies over Greenland. Trump’s tariff threats, speak of nationwide safety emergencies, exchanges between world leaders, and hypothesis about navy power have pushed an uncommon territorial dispute into the middle of trans-Atlantic politics. The group considers what the confrontation means for NATO and commerce coverage with Europe.
The dialog then turns to Minnesota, the place masked federal brokers proceed detaining and harassing individuals within the aftermath of the Renee Good killing, prompting authorized battles, disputes with state officers, and considerations about civil liberties. Additionally they look at Trump’s newly introduced well being care plan and what it indicators about his home coverage priorities. A listener then asks whether or not libertarians have any motive to need Greenland as a part of america.
0:00—U.S. maneuvering to accumulate Greenland
08:22—Trump’s relationships with Russia and Europe
24:09—ICE confrontations spark unrest in Minnesota
40:32—Listener query on libertarian wishes for Greenland
45:51—Trump’s well being care proposal
55:47—Weekly cultural suggestions
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Talked about within the podcast:
“Trump 2.0, Year 1: A Libertarian Nightmare,” by Brian Doherty
“Donroe,” by Liz Wolfe
“Greenlanders Don’t Consent To Becoming Americans,” by J.D. Tuccille
“Seizing Greenland Might Be the Least Popular Idea in American Political History,” by Eric Boehm
“As ICE Cracks Down Harder, Support for Abolishing ICE Surges,” by Joe Lancaster
“‘We Are Not Investigating’ the Shooting of Renee Good, the Deputy Attorney General Says,” by Jacob Sullum
“ICE Agents Flouted DHS Policies That Could Have Prevented Renee Good’s Death,” by Jacob Sullum
“Video Shows Feds Shooting ICE Protester With Nonlethal Round at Point-Blank Range, Blinding Him in One Eye,” by Autumn Billings
“Federal Agents Used a Battering Ram To Enter a Minneapolis Home Without Valid Warrant, Video Shows,” by Autumn Billings
“No, ICE Agents Do Not Have ‘Absolute Immunity’ From State Prosecution,” by Damon Root
“Trump’s ‘Great Healthcare Plan’ Has Promise but Should Add More Freedom for Americans,” by J.D. Tuccille
“28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Delivers Anarchy in the U.K., Again,” by Peter Suderman
“Movies,” by John Hospers
- Producer: Paul Alexander
- Video Editor: Ian Keyser
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