Oh God, What Now? Trump to Europe: “Drop Dead”
Dec 12, 2025
The discussion dives into America's new National Security Strategy, revealing a blend of far-right views and imperial fantasies that leaves European leaders uneasy. Glasgow MP Gordon McKee hilariously explains the UK's debt with custard creams, sparking debate over political simplicity. Meanwhile, Australia sets a precedent by banning social media for under-16s, and the panel explores the growing hostility of MAGA toward European democracy. Plus, an eye-opening analysis of Netflix's ambitions and how all these matters intersect with today's politics.
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Font Policy Becomes Culture War Flashpoint
- Jason Hazeley recounts Marco Rubio's directive to revert State Department font to Times New Roman 14, framed as "Return to Tradition."
- He highlights the accessibility rollback and the partisan framing blaming DEIA initiatives.
Border Social Media Checks Are Impractical
- Proposed US visitor rules to collect five years of social media data raise privacy and practicality concerns.
- Jason and Matt question feasibility and warn of AI‑driven flagging risks at border checks.
Not A Strategy — A Political Vision
- The hosts characterise the document more as a political vision or mood board than a technocratic plan.
- Hannah Fearn warns it's fantasy with critical power because it guides administration behaviour despite lacking rigorous drafting.
