The Rest Is Politics: US

114. Why Trump Won’t Take On Putin

Sep 25, 2025
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Escalator And Teleprompter Gaffes At UN

  • Anthony and Katty joke about Trump's UN speech mishaps including escalator and teleprompter gaffes.
  • They use the moment to show how Trump's antics demean presidential institutions and harm governance.

Rule Of Law Erosion Harms Investment

  • Political interference and patronage are undermining predictable rule of law and investor confidence.
  • Scaramucci argues arbitrary use of justice and favoritism erodes America's appeal as a safe-haven.

AI Boom Masks Systemic Weaknesses

  • The economy faces two forces: long-term systemic weakening and a short-term AI-driven 'sugar high' attracting investment.
  • Katty Kay stresses that tech momentum can mask deeper fiscal and institutional fragilities.
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