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The Need For a New Strategy to Defend Democracy at Home and Abroad as the US No Longer Deters Iran, Russia, China or North Korea We begin with the challenge of defending democracy at home and abroad and examine the possibilities of alternative approaches since American military power is not deterring Iran, Russia or China … Continued
Why New Hampshire Republican Voters Love Trump We begin with today’s New Hampshire presidential primary which the Democrats are skipping while on the Republican side it is the make-or-break moment for Nikki Haley’s presidential campaign as the likelihood of a coronation for Trump looms in spite of Haley closing the wide gap in the polls. … Continued
The Rise and Fall of the Warrior Against Woke, Ron DeSantis We begin with the exit of Governor Ron DeSantis from the Republican presidential primary race, which has always been dominated by Donald Trump and now only has Nikki Haley left ahead of Tuesday’s New Hampshire primary, one she is likely to lose. We discuss … Continued
America’s Industry and Banking Leaders at Davos Are Quite Okay With Trump Winning the Presidency We begin with insight into the attitudes of corporate leaders and billionaires expressed in softball interviews at Davos towards the possibility of Trump being reelected with Jamie Dimon saying Trump is “kinda right about NATO, immigration, the economy and China” … Continued
A Supreme Court Poised to Gut the Administrative State We begin with today’s argument before the Supreme Court in a case known as “Chevron deference” being heard after 40 years in which government agencies were given deference to experts’ rulings on public health, the environment and consumer protection issues etc. But now an ideological right … Continued
After Trump’s Blowout Victory in Iowa, He Is All but Certain to Be the GOP’s Presidential Nominee We begin with Trump’s blowout victory in Iowa making it all but certain he will be the Republican nominee, short of an unforeseen circumstance, and now that he appears to be taking the weight loss drug Ozempic, Trump … Continued
Are Israel and Saudi Arabia Liabilities Emboldened by the US to Pursue Reckless Policies? We begin with more Houthi attacks against shipping as the war in Gaza passes the 100 day mark and get an analysis of US Middle East policy that goes against the foreign policy establishment arguing that Israel and Saudi Arabia are … Continued
Will Christie’s Exit in New Hampshire Help Nikki Haley Who the Koch Network in Banking On? We begin with the shake-up in the Republican New Hampshire primary race with Chris Christie dropping out without endorsing any of his rivals left in the race, in particular Nikki Haley who is most likely to benefit from his … Continued
The Last Days Ahead of Monday’s Iowa Caucuses and Tonight’s CNN Debate Overshadowed by a Trump Town Hall on Fox We begin with the last days leading up to the Iowa caucuses on Monday with the final candidates’ debate tonight on CNN between Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis that will pale in terms of ratings … Continued
Trump’s Immunity Claim is Met With Deep Skepticism From the DC Appeals Court Judges We begin with the hearing today before a three judge panel on the DC Appeals Court on Trump’s immunity claim that, if granted, would kill all the cases against him except the Florida documents case. With Trump in the courtroom today, … Continued
