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Episode 54: John Bolton - Trump's not playing a game of 3D chess
35:10|In this episode, we're interviewing legendary political figure John Bolton. Former US Ambassador to the UN, Trump National Security Advisor, and author of the best-selling memoir, "The Room Where it Happened." We talk Ukraine, Putin, China, and Trump's plan for it all (or lack thereof).
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53. Episode 53: A view from Canada
56:57||Season 1, Ep. 53In this episode, we chat with our friend Armand all the way from Gimli, Manitoba. We find out what Canadians think of Trump's tariffs, plans for annexation, and the ban on US booze in Manitoba.
52. Episode 52: Professor Robert Patman - alarm and hope
01:17:08||Season 1, Ep. 52In this episode, we welcome back Professor Robert Patman, with whom we discuss the unprecedented meeting between Presidents Trump and Zelensky, the likely fallout, and what it might mean for Aotearoa New Zealand.
51. Episode 51: The Supreme Court - "America's beyond a constitutional crisis"
01:12:28||Season 1, Ep. 51In this episode, we're chatting with Michael, co-host of the podcast 5-4, about the US Supreme Court - its form, function, and the role it will play in the Trump administration.
50. Episode 50: Trump likes to needle his allies (and may be a cheap date!)
50:46||Season 1, Ep. 50Welcome to our 50th episode! This week, we're talking with award-winning author Associate Professor Kyle Lascurettes, from Lewis and Clark College in Oregon. We discuss the Trump Administration's approach to global norms, institutions, and the rules-based system. You can find out more about Professor Lascurettes at his website: https://kylelascurettes.weebly.com/. His book, Orders of Exclusion, is available on Amazon.
49. Episode 49: Make Trade Policy Boring Again
51:55||Season 1, Ep. 49In this episode, we're talking to top trade negotiator and advisor, Charles Finny, about Trump's tariffs and what they might mean for New Zealand and the world.
48. Episode 48: The inauguration and executive orders
40:16||Season 1, Ep. 48In this episode, we're discussing Trump's inauguration, his slew of executive orders, and Pete Hesgeth's confirmation to the role of Secretary of Defence.