Topic: Trade Deals

2 chapters across the catalog

45: 45 Savage
2:13:55 - 2:18:18

45: 45 Savage

The Master Builder, Exposing the Giant

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.

11: Alley-Oop
30:51 - 33:25

11: Alley-Oop

US State Department Influence in Hong Kong Protests

Speculation arises regarding the role of US "forces" or State Department officials in encouraging the Hong Kong protests to maintain pressure on Beijing during trade talks. The presence of US flags and the singing of the American national anthem by protesters are cited as potential indicators of outside influence. It is predicted that if a written trade agreement is finalized, the intensity of the Hong Kong protests may decrease.