Trump’s Tariff Spree and Shooting the Messenger With the Bad Jobs Report
We begin with Trump’s tariff spree issued on August 1 that is blatantly politically rather than economically motivated along with a bad jobs report that could augur a downturn for the economy which has Trump blaming the messenger, the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, who he fired after previously praising her. Joining us is Matt Gold, a Professor of Law at Fordham University where he teaches International Trade Law. He frequently consults with U.S. business on the renegotiation of NAFTA and other U.S. trade agreements, has been consulted by the White House, National Security Council staff, State Department, and members of Congress on issues at the intersection of trade and national security. He previously held an appointment within the Executive Office of the President as the Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for North America.
Trump Accuses Obama of “Treason” As He Tries to Rewrite History Based on Forgeries by Russian Intelligence
Then, with Trump accusing President Obama of “treason” and calling President Biden “scum”, we examine attempts by the DNI Tulsi Gabbard to rewrite history according to her boss’s dictates with evidence that turns out to be based on forgeries by Russian intelligence. Joining us is Scott Horton, a former lecturer at Columbia Law School and a contributing editor at Harper’s in legal affairs and national security. He serves on the American branch of the International Law Association, and has represented a variety of journalists and whistleblowers in cases involving national security.
American Sociocide in the Misanthropic Era of a Malevolent Sociopath
Then finally we speak with Charles Derber, a professor of sociology at Boston College. A lifelong social justice activist, his work focuses on the crises of capitalism, globalization, corporate power, militarism, the culture of hegemony, the climate crisis, and peace and global justice movements. His recent books include Turnout!: Mobilizing Voters in an Emergency, Dying for Capitalism: How Big Money Fuels Extinction and What We Can Do About It and How We Win: Energizing Strategies, Voters, and Agendas. We discuss his latest book, just out, Bonfire: American Sociocide, Broken Relations, and the Quest for Democracy.
This hour broadcasts the show produced by Background Briefing with Ian Masters on Sunday.