Rudyard and Janice begin with a recap of last night’s Munk Debate, America’s Liberal Reckoning, featuring Fareed Zakaria and Patrick Deneen. The debate highlighted growing fractures within the Republican coalition, with elements of the New Right increasingly distancing themselves from Trump, while deep anger over American inequality remains largely unaddressed. Patrick Deneen gave voice to the frustrations of younger Americans who feel the political establishment has failed to address their concerns.
They then turn to Iran, where the president appears to be back on the offensive and JD Vance has stepped away from the file. Rumours of a possible Iranian strike are circulating across the region, raising fears that a single attack could reignite the conflict. Are Vance and Marco Rubio quietly positioning themselves for the exits, looking to distance themselves from Trump and protect their own political futures?
In the second half, Rudyard and Janice examine a tumultuous week in big tech. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is facing scrutiny over an alleged relationship with an employee suspected of spying for China. But the story goes beyond an alleged affair: questions are being raised about his judgement, the transfer of AI chips to China, and what U.S. officials knew despite existing export restrictions.
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