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The Norse myth of the "Master Builder" is compared to Donald Trump's campaign promise to build a wall and have Mexico pay for it. In the myth, Odin wants a wall around Asgard to keep out giants, and Loki devises a plan to get it built for free by setting impossible conditions for the builder. The hosts identify Trump as a "Loki" figure who understands how to conjure media spells.
The rivalry between Thor and Loki is mapped onto the relationship between Barack Obama and Donald Trump. The hosts suggest that high-level figures like Trump and Kanye West communicate using "serpent energy" and understand the "craft" of manipulation. They argue that these political dramas are simply ancient stories being retold on a modern stage.
In the conclusion of the Norse myth, Loki's trickery leads to the exposure and death of the giant builder at the hands of Thor. The hosts draw a parallel to Trump's trade deals with China, suggesting he knows how to "pull the linchpin" to expose his adversaries. They conclude that understanding Trump as a "Loki" figure helps make sense of the perceived chaos of his administration.
