We deep dive into Ukraine’s nuclear past—how it once held the world’s third-largest nuclear arsenal and whether its 1994 decision to disarm was a historic mistake, given Russia’s repeated betrayals. Then, we break down Trump’s latest trade war moves, as new tariffs on Mexico and Canada spark retaliation and a potential escalation with China. Meanwhile, in Gaza, Israel has cut off critical humanitarian aid, pushing the region further into crisis. Finally, Mehrsa Baradaran, author of "The Quiet Coup: Neoliberalism and the Looting of America," joins us to discuss neoliberalism, corporate influence on policy, and the future of the global economy.

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https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGw5V03NAOV/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/05/world/americas/trump-mexico-tariffs-sheinbaum.html

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/04/trump-tariff-compromise-canada-mexico-commerce-lutnick.html

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yx02nnnyvo

https://apnews.com/article/israel-gaza-aid-cutoff-netanyahu-hunger-war-940ceea2c2b754d197a4f07c0cad86de

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/03/business/treasury-bond-yields-trump-economy.html