As Trump’s approval ratings sink to historic lows, Republicans distance themselves from the president ahead of the midterm elections. Meanwhile, Trump avoids Saudi Arabia’s war with the Houthis and Americans pay the price at the pump. John and Chas also discuss Trump’s media ban and why the plan backfired, big-time. With guest Steven Cook, Director of the Middle East program at the Council on Foreign Relations.
We ask an expert why creating an AI kill switch is harder than it sounds. Meanwhile, Trump bans major media outlets from the White House and declares victory in Greenland, but is it just a Danish masterclass?
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Chapters
00:00 – Welcome to Planet America
00:41 – Trump takes vengeance on the media
02:26 – Trump’s media ban backfires
10:36 – Trump’s Saudi-Houthi dilemma and why Americans are paying for it
14:36 – Why isn’t Trump helping Saudi Arabia fight the Houthis? We ask Steven Cook, Director, Middle East Program at the Council on Foreign Relations
19:32 – Trump’s approval ratings hit record lows
22:51 – Let’s go to the battleground state of Iowa
26:42 – Can Democrats win Iowa in the midterm elections?
31:41 – Welcome to Don’s latest venture … TRUMP TV!
32:32 – Goodbye from John and Chas
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