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Political talk without the boring parts, featuring the writers, activists and artists who shape the week in news. Hosted by Jon Wiener and presented by The Nation Magazine.

  1. Trump's Gulf Tour & Deals, Gaza Updates, US Habeas Corpus | American Prestige

    7H AGO

    Trump's Gulf Tour & Deals, Gaza Updates, US Habeas Corpus | American Prestige

    Alex Jordan rejoins the show to see if he can impersonate Danny as well as he impersonated Derek a couple of weeks ago. He and Derek discuss the India-Pakistan ceasefire, Donald Trump’s big Persian Gulf tour (filled with Deals, Bribes, and announcements about Syrian sanctions and Iranian nuclear talks), the latest developments in Gaza, the US-China tariff pause, the PKK’s major disarmament announcement, a new round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks, major clashes between militias in Libya, the arrival of the first group of Afrikaner refugees to the US, Luis Arce’s decision to quit the Bolivian presidential race, the sacking of US National Intelligence Council staff for daring to contradict President Trump, and whether or not the US is still going to have habeas corpus for much longer. You can watch Alex Jordan on the Quincy Institute’s inaugural episode of the YouTube program “Always at War," which he co-hosted with Courtney Rawlings. Topics: 01:23 India-Pakistan ceasefire announcement. 04:18 Trump's Persian Gulf tour and deals. 07:49 Trump's announcement regarding Syria sanctions. 10:40 Efforts to revive the Iran nuclear deal. 15:28 Israeli efforts to displace Palestinians in Gaza. 17:24 New US-led humanitarian foundation for Gaza. 21:27 Release of American-Israeli hostage by Hamas. 26:46 US-China trade war detente. 29:13 PKK announces major disarmament. 32:19 Diplomatic efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war. 35:45 Major clashes between militias in Libya. 39:33 Arrival of the first group of Afrikaner refugees to the US. 41:17 Luis Arce’s decision to quit the Bolivian presidential race. 43:09 Sacking of US National Intelligence Council staff for contradicting President Trump. 46:04 Potential suspension of habeas corpus in the US. 48:47 Habeas corpus suspension and executive power. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    53 min
  2. US-Houthi Ceasefire, Israel's Gaza Plans, and Global Trade Tensions | American Prestige

    MAY 9

    US-Houthi Ceasefire, Israel's Gaza Plans, and Global Trade Tensions | American Prestige

    Though Jake is absent for the week, Danny and Derek remain steadfast in their dedication to bring you news. They discuss the U.S.-Houthi ceasefire; the Israeli government's plans for Gaza; Trump’s push for a Gaza ceasefire and Saudi deal on his upcoming Middle East trip; new clashes between India and Pakistan as well as more details from Wednesday morning's strikes; the possibility of U.S.-China trade talks; the reality of a U.S.-U.K. trade deal; drone strikes on Port Sudan; peace talks in the DRC; Vladimir Putin's V-E Day ceasefire; Friedrich Merz’s chaotic chancellor election and the AfD’s potential classification as an extremist group; the European Union’s effort to poach U.S. academics; and finally, the Trump administration’s push for countries to adopt Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service. Then, after the show, Danny and Derek speak with Trevor Beaulieu and Josh Olson about their new podcast, "White Canon." ⁠⁠Check out White Canon here! Topics: 02:04 The US-Houthi ceasefire. 06:49 Israel's plans for Gaza. 12:46 Donald Trump's planned visit to the Persian Gulf and his goals. 16:34 Tthe new clashes between India and Pakistan. 20:21 Potential US-China trade talks. 22:41 The US-UK trade deal. 23:44 The recent Australian elections. 25:50 The RSF attacking Port Sudan. 27:59 The advancing peace talks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. 30:44 Putin's VE Day ceasefire and its effectiveness. 32:51 Friedrich Merz needing a second ballot to become German chancellor. 34:37 The AFD party in Germany. 36:34 The EU's efforts related to academics. 39:17 US pushing countries to adopt Starlink. 42:30 Discussuin w/ Trevor Beaulieu and Josh Olson about their new podcast, "White Canon." Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    53 min

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