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The End of an Era: The International Rules-Based Order Gives Way to Trump's Might-Makes-Right Plutocracy
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Air Date 1/29/2026
Today we examine the collapse of the American-led, rules-based world order (such as it was) in real time. Canada's Prime Minister pointed out that the emperor has no clothes and declared US hegemony over while Europe called Trump's bluff on Greenland... all the more reason why he would prefer a fake "Board of Peace" that he can rule over as a worldwide plutocracy.
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KEY POINTS
KP 2: Why Trump Just Threatened Canada in Davos | About That - CBC News - Air Date 1-21-26
KP 4: MAGA Empire with Aslı Bâli and Greg Grandin Part 1 - The Dig - Air Date 1-16-26
KP 5: Iran's Protest Movement with Yassamine Mather and Kevan Harris - Jacobin Radio - Air Date 1-20-26
KP 6: Mehdi Reacts to the Intense Debate Over Iran's Protests - Zeteo - Air Date 1-17-26
(00:44:46) NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
On why an might-makes-right is evil
DEEPER DIVES
(00:56:10) SECTION A: GREENLAND (OR IS IT ICELAND?)
A2: Why Donald Trump Really Wants Greenland - Full Story - Air Date 1-19-26
A5: Greenland Tariffs Have European Leaders Ready To Give Up On Trump - Mallen Baker - Air Date 1-18-26
(01:33:49) SECTION B: IRAN IN CHAOS AND STILL A TARGET
B1: Iran's Khamenei Says US, Israel Links Behind "thousands Killed