Encore: Jim in India: What They Think of Trump, the China Threat, & More

3 Martini Lunch

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🗓️ 27 November 2025

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

As you settle in for your Thanksgiving feast and time with family and friends, Jim and Greg are spending the day with their loved ones as well. But we still have you covered! Today, we revisit Jim's report from his October trip to India,including how the opportunity arose and why it happened now. He also explains how Indians are currently viewing the Trump administration and the overall relationship between India and the U.S. as well as the emerging threat from China.

First, Jim shares how he got invited on the trip, the significance of the timing, and more. He also goes into detail about the RSS, a powerful group in Indian politics that is closely connected to current Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Next, Jim details how Indian officials currently view the United States and President Trump. Some strain has emerged in the relationship over the past year, but it has less to do with the tariffs applied by Trump and more to do with how the administration intervened in the tensions between India and Pakistan earlier in the year.

Finally, Jim reveals how India is watching China's relentless military buildup with increasing concern, both in terms of a possible invasion of Taiwan and India's own border problems with the Chinese. And, of course, Jim offers some additional humor and flavor from his visit to the world's most populous nation.

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1:04.7	Welcome to the three martini lunch.
1:09.6	Grab a stool next to Greg Carumbus of Radio America and Jim Garrity of National Review.
1:10.8	Three martini's coming up.
1:13.5	So glad you're with us for the Friday edition of the Three Martini Lunch.
1:17.8	And as predicted, Jim Garrity is back.
1:21.7	And if you've already read today's morning jolt or you follow Jim on Instagram,
1:26.3	you already know where he's been for the past week
1:28.2	and a half but if not you're going to learn a whole lot about the place where jim was for the past week
1:33.1	and a half and jim for the past week and a half was in india the largest democracy in the world
1:43.5	and i just learned jim the now largest country in the world, and I just learned, Jim, the now largest country in the world. They have just eclipsed China. So, first of all, welcome home. Glad to have you. Thanks to all of those who subbed for you. But glad you're back. And it sounds like you had a great trip. I can't wait to dig into it. Greg, it was an amazing trip, although it's really great to be back.
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