Ep. 010 | Tariffs, DOGE, and Foreign Policy: Democrats Struggle to Keep Up With Trump

The news cycle is spinning out of control, and we’re here to break it all down—tariffs, border showdowns, bureaucratic meltdowns, and why everyone suddenly cares about USAID. This week, we dive into Trump’s high-stakes negotiations with Mexico and Canada, the Democrats’ latest existential crisis over DOGE (not the meme, the government efficiency task force), and Marco Rubio’s diplomatic flex in Latin America. Plus, we discuss why your guacamole may or may not be at risk and how Elon Musk’s sleep-deprived tech geniuses are shaking up the swamp. Buckle up—it’s a wild one!

Episode Highlights:

• Tariff Turmoil: How Trump used the threat of tariffs to negotiate border security wins with Mexico and Canada.
• Doge vs. The Bureaucracy: Elon Musk’s government efficiency team is ruffling feathers in Washington—big time.
• Marco Rubio’s Diplomatic Flex: Why Panama and El Salvador are suddenly at the center of U.S. foreign policy.
• Media Freakouts 101: Democrats declare yet another "constitutional crisis"—this time over Musk and USAID.
• The Avocado Wars: A totally necessary and very serious debate about which country grows the superior avocado.

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Chapter

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview

00:45 Confirmation Hearings Update

03:25 Tariffs and Trade Drama

05:19 Avocado Debate and Tariff Implications

09:16 Mexico and Canada Negotiations

24:04 Trump's Tariff Strategy

35:33 Doge and Bureaucracy

41:03 Musk's College Team and Their Mission

42:59 USAID: Origins and Controversies

45:22 Financial Mismanagement and Corruption

47:29 Political Reactions and Protests

50:39 Rubio's Perspective on USAID

58:08 Treasury Department Access Controversy

01:00:37 Press Access Changes at the Pentagon

01:07:07 Rubio's Diplomatic Success in Panama

01:11:07 Bukele's Agreement and Its Implications

01:17:06 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

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