{"id":24432,"date":"2026-01-21T01:50:05","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T01:50:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thisbiginfluence.com\/?p=24432"},"modified":"2026-01-21T01:50:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T01:50:05","slug":"is-america-really-going-to-war-for-greenland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thisbiginfluence.com\/?p=24432","title":{"rendered":"Is America Really Going to War for Greenland?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p>This week, editors\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/reason.com\/people\/peter-suderman\/\">Peter Suderman<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/reason.com\/people\/matt-welch\/\">Matt Welch<\/a> are joined by novelist and <em>Purpose<\/em>\u00a0contributor <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/katrosenfield\">Kat Rosenfield<\/a> and head of media for the Institute of Financial Affairs\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reemibrahim.com\/\">Reem Ibrahim<\/a> to evaluate the mounting confrontation between america and its European allies over Greenland. Trump&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p>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&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>0:00\u2014U.S. maneuvering to accumulate Greenland<\/p>\n<p>08:22\u2014Trump&#8217;s relationships with Russia and Europe<\/p>\n<p>24:09\u2014ICE confrontations spark unrest in Minnesota<\/p>\n<p>40:32\u2014Listener query on libertarian wishes for Greenland<\/p>\n<p>45:51\u2014Trump&#8217;s well being care proposal<\/p>\n<p>55:47\u2014Weekly cultural suggestions<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Upcoming\u00a0<em>Purpose\u00a0<\/em>Occasions<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/reason.org\/event\/roundtable-live-dc-2026\/\"><em>The Reason Roundtable:<\/em>\u00a0Live in Washington, D.C.!<\/a>\u00a0February 4<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Talked about within the podcast:<\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reason.com\/2026\/01\/12\/trump-2-0-year-1-a-libertarian-nightmare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/reason.com\/2026\/01\/12\/trump-2-0-year-1-a-libertarian-nightmare\/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Trump 2.0, Year 1: A Libertarian Nightmare<\/a>,&#8221; by Brian Doherty<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reason.com\/2026\/01\/20\/donroe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/reason.com\/2026\/01\/20\/donroe\/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Donroe<\/a>,&#8221; by Liz Wolfe<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reason.com\/2026\/01\/16\/greenlanders-dont-consent-to-becoming-americans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/reason.com\/2026\/01\/16\/greenlanders-dont-consent-to-becoming-americans\/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Greenlanders Don&#8217;t Consent To Becoming Americans<\/a>,&#8221; by J.D. Tuccille<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reason.com\/2026\/01\/15\/seizing-greenland-might-be-the-least-popular-idea-in-american-political-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/reason.com\/2026\/01\/15\/seizing-greenland-might-be-the-least-popular-idea-in-american-political-history\/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Seizing Greenland Might Be the Least Popular Idea in American Political History<\/a>,&#8221; by Eric Boehm<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reason.com\/2026\/01\/20\/as-ice-cracks-down-harder-support-for-abolishing-ice-surges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/reason.com\/2026\/01\/20\/as-ice-cracks-down-harder-support-for-abolishing-ice-surges\/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">As ICE Cracks Down Harder, Support for Abolishing ICE Surges<\/a>,&#8221; by Joe Lancaster<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reason.com\/2026\/01\/19\/we-are-not-investigating-the-shooting-of-renee-good-the-deputy-attorney-general-says\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/reason.com\/2026\/01\/19\/we-are-not-investigating-the-shooting-of-renee-good-the-deputy-attorney-general-says\/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">&#8216;We Are Not Investigating&#8217; the Shooting of Renee Good, the Deputy Attorney General Says<\/a>,&#8221; by Jacob Sullum<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reason.com\/2026\/01\/16\/ice-agents-flouted-dhs-policies-that-could-have-prevented-renee-goods-death\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/reason.com\/2026\/01\/16\/ice-agents-flouted-dhs-policies-that-could-have-prevented-renee-goods-death\/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">ICE Agents Flouted DHS Policies That Could Have Prevented Renee Good&#8217;s Death<\/a>,&#8221; by Jacob Sullum<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reason.com\/2026\/01\/16\/video-shows-feds-shooting-ice-protester-with-nonlethal-round-at-point-blank-range-blinding-him-in-one-eye\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/reason.com\/2026\/01\/16\/video-shows-feds-shooting-ice-protester-with-nonlethal-round-at-point-blank-range-blinding-him-in-one-eye\/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Video Shows Feds Shooting ICE Protester With Nonlethal Round at Point-Blank Range, Blinding Him in One Eye<\/a>,&#8221; by Autumn Billings<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reason.com\/2026\/01\/14\/federal-agents-used-a-battering-ram-to-enter-a-minneapolis-home-without-valid-warrant-video-shows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/reason.com\/2026\/01\/14\/federal-agents-used-a-battering-ram-to-enter-a-minneapolis-home-without-valid-warrant-video-shows\/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Federal Agents Used a Battering Ram To Enter a Minneapolis Home Without Valid Warrant, Video Shows<\/a>,&#8221; by Autumn Billings<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reason.com\/2026\/01\/13\/no-ice-agents-do-not-have-absolute-immunity-from-state-prosecution\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/reason.com\/2026\/01\/13\/no-ice-agents-do-not-have-absolute-immunity-from-state-prosecution\/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">No, ICE Agents Do Not Have &#8216;Absolute Immunity&#8217; From State Prosecution<\/a>,&#8221; by Damon Root<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reason.com\/2026\/01\/19\/trumps-great-healthcare-plan-has-promise-but-should-add-more-freedom-for-americans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/reason.com\/2026\/01\/19\/trumps-great-healthcare-plan-has-promise-but-should-add-more-freedom-for-americans\/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Trump&#8217;s &#8216;Great Healthcare Plan&#8217; Has Promise but Should Add More Freedom for Americans<\/a>,&#8221; by J.D. Tuccille<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reason.com\/2026\/01\/16\/28-years-later-the-bone-temple-delivers-anarchy-in-the-u-k-again\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/reason.com\/2026\/01\/16\/28-years-later-the-bone-temple-delivers-anarchy-in-the-u-k-again\/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\"><i data-stringify-type=\"italic\">28 Years Later: The Bone Temple<\/i>\u00a0Delivers Anarchy in the U.K., Again<\/a>,&#8221; by Peter Suderman<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reason.com\/1979\/12\/01\/movies-81\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/reason.com\/1979\/12\/01\/movies-81\/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">Movies<\/a>,&#8221; by John Hospers<\/p>\n<ul class=\"post-production-credits-list list-unstyled\">\n<li><strong>Producer:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/reason.com\/people\/paul-alexander\/\">Paul Alexander<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Video Editor:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/reason.com\/people\/ian-keyser\/\">Ian Keyser<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The publish <a href=\"https:\/\/reason.com\/podcast\/2026\/01\/20\/is-america-really-going-to-war-for-greenland\/\">Is America Really Going to War for Greenland?<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/reason.com\">Reason.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/reason.com\/podcast\/2026\/01\/20\/is-america-really-going-to-war-for-greenland\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This week, editors\u00a0Peter Suderman\u00a0and\u00a0Matt Welch are joined by novelist and Purpose\u00a0contributor Kat Rosenfield and head of media for the Institute of Financial Affairs\u00a0Reem Ibrahim to evaluate the mounting confrontation between america and its European allies over Greenland. 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