You spin me right round: Europe’s populists reckon with Trumpism
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The Economist
4.3 • 5K Ratings
🗓️ 27 March 2025
⏱️ 25 minutes
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Summary
For Europe’s hard-right politicians, Donald Trump’s second White House bid looked like validation and opportunity. Now that he is in it, the tensions and trade-offs are becoming clear. The Houthis’ grip over Yemen and the Red Sea is only strengthening, even as other Iranian proxies are waning (10:03). And a look at the boom in Christian entertainment (15:51).
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| 0:00.0 | We're all so busy. |
| 0:02.1 | Buzzing about, like bumblebees, |
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| 1:00.8 | The Economist. |
| 1:08.1 | Hello and welcome to the intelligence from The Economist. |
| 1:11.4 | I'm your host, Jason Palmer. |
| 1:13.4 | Every weekday, we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world. |
| 1:23.1 | Somewhat lost in the discussion of America's leaked details of military strikes were the targets. |
| 1:29.7 | The Houthis in Yemen have been strengthening even as other Iranian proxies have waned, |
| 1:35.0 | and American attacks are so far proving counterproductive. |
| 1:40.1 | And entertainment aimed at Christians is having a moment, particularly on the small screen. |
| 1:46.7 | Our correspondent looks at why Jesus remains such a bankable star. |
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