Is the US turning its back on Europe?
Political Currency
Persephonica
4.1 • 1.5K Ratings
🗓️ 11 December 2025
⏱️ 62 minutes
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Summary
What does the White House really think about Europe? George Osborne and Ed Balls take a look at President Trump’s new national strategy. George plays devil’s advocate for the plan, while Ed suggests that it could reveal JD Vance’s big strategy for 2028…
They then turn to the US domestic agenda, and weigh up whether the Trump economy really is A+++. They look at the impact of the tariffs, the upcoming appointment of a new Federal Reserve chair, and how rising prices could cost the Republicans in the midterms.
Finally, they look at Hollywood and shine a light on Trump’s role in Netflix and Paramount’s bidding war for Warner Bros. They weigh up the impacts of these bids, the role of Jared Kushner, and why something similar couldn’t happen in the UK…
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Research: Sam Burton
Production: Caillin McDaid & Ellie Jay
Video Editor: Danny Pape
Executive Producer: Ellie Clifford
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| 1:23.1 | So we are remote this week, but just two days ago, we were in the studio. |
| 1:30.9 | We are putting together a brilliant Christmas package of shows, special EMQs, another what if. |
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