Mallen Baker
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YouTuber, making ‘dangerously reasonable’ content about the intersection between politics & science - a political centrist in polarised times when the algorithms love only the extremes http://youtube.com/mallenbaker
It's hard to understate just how much Trump has utterly undermined himself with his astonishingly puerile and transparent thrashing about over the Epstein files. Let's discuss.
How Humiliating Epstein U-Turn Has ENDED Trump’s Power Over His Party
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November 17, 2025 at 10:30 PM
It's hard to understate just how much Trump has utterly undermined himself with his astonishingly puerile and transparent thrashing about over the Epstein files. Let's discuss.
News round-up. The Trump Administration announces that it will be treating the whole of the Western hemisphere as its area of influence. The Epstein files are back. And the BBC respectfully rejects the demand for a billion dollars.
Why Trump Just Put All of Latin America on Notice | News Round-Up
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November 14, 2025 at 10:15 PM
News round-up. The Trump Administration announces that it will be treating the whole of the Western hemisphere as its area of influence. The Epstein files are back. And the BBC respectfully rejects the demand for a billion dollars.
10 months in, you might expect that any boycotts against Trump's US would be losing steam. And yet the latest figures show that Canadians' boycott of travelling across the border and buying US brands is holding firm. This is a shift that indicates new habits that may stick. Let's discuss.
Why Canadians’ Boycott Of Trump’s America Is Turning Into Habit
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November 13, 2025 at 9:27 PM
10 months in, you might expect that any boycotts against Trump's US would be losing steam. And yet the latest figures show that Canadians' boycott of travelling across the border and buying US brands is holding firm. This is a shift that indicates new habits that may stick. Let's discuss.
The Trump Administration barely shrugs in the face of international law, as it blows up boats and their civilian occupants. But the UN is clear it's a breach, the ICC could conclude it's a crime against humanity, and America's allies are refusing to become complicit. Let's discuss.
Even Trump's Best Allies Are Turning Against Him
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November 12, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The Trump Administration barely shrugs in the face of international law, as it blows up boats and their civilian occupants. But the UN is clear it's a breach, the ICC could conclude it's a crime against humanity, and America's allies are refusing to become complicit. Let's discuss.
The BBC is in crisis. President Trump and Nigel Farage are very happy. On its face, it's a self-own by a corporation that fell short of its own rules on impartiality. But scratch the surface, and there's a whole populist war on truth that's going on.
The BBC Crisis That Made Donald Trump’s Day
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November 10, 2025 at 10:07 PM
The BBC is in crisis. President Trump and Nigel Farage are very happy. On its face, it's a self-own by a corporation that fell short of its own rules on impartiality. But scratch the surface, and there's a whole populist war on truth that's going on.
Second term presidents find themselves becoming a 'lame duck' relatively early - but Trump's operations was supposed to break the mould. The authoritarian drift meant 'business-as-usual' rules don't apply. And yet, after the events of this week, it just seems possible that business-as-usual is back.
Was THIS The Week Trump Became A Lame Duck President?
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November 6, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Second term presidents find themselves becoming a 'lame duck' relatively early - but Trump's operations was supposed to break the mould. The authoritarian drift meant 'business-as-usual' rules don't apply. And yet, after the events of this week, it just seems possible that business-as-usual is back.
Trump's global tariff super-powers are up before the Supreme Court. It didn't go well for him. The big question is whether the court will deny him his most valued weapon and provoke his wrath, or will they put the final nail in the coffin of American rule of law ...
Is Trump's Power About To Be DESTROYED By The Supreme Court?
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November 5, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Trump's global tariff super-powers are up before the Supreme Court. It didn't go well for him. The big question is whether the court will deny him his most valued weapon and provoke his wrath, or will they put the final nail in the coffin of American rule of law ...
One part of MAGA is fighting over anti-semitism and Tucker Carlson's interview with Nick Fuentes, the other side is quietly organising to secure the succession for JD Vance and to keep MAGA in power indefinitely. Let's discuss.
The New Elites Looking To Win The MAGA Civil War
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November 4, 2025 at 10:21 PM
One part of MAGA is fighting over anti-semitism and Tucker Carlson's interview with Nick Fuentes, the other side is quietly organising to secure the succession for JD Vance and to keep MAGA in power indefinitely. Let's discuss.
Two stories today - very different but with one thing in common. The way the Trump administration is bullying anyone and everyone in the world to ensure it gets what it wants. And often doing so in ways that hide the real intent. The Nigeria issue is not really about Christians, for instance.
The Real Reason Trump Is Threatening Nigeria
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November 2, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Two stories today - very different but with one thing in common. The way the Trump administration is bullying anyone and everyone in the world to ensure it gets what it wants. And often doing so in ways that hide the real intent. The Nigeria issue is not really about Christians, for instance.
News Round-Up. Trump's order for renewed nuclear testing - possibly his worst initiative yet, and let's face it, there's competition. Also Netherlands election, MAGA refugees, and an update on China and Bill Gates. And more!
Why Trump’s Nuclear Test Order Is A Massive Own-Goal | News Round-Up
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October 31, 2025 at 10:20 PM
News Round-Up. Trump's order for renewed nuclear testing - possibly his worst initiative yet, and let's face it, there's competition. Also Netherlands election, MAGA refugees, and an update on China and Bill Gates. And more!
Well, it's pretty unambiguous. Trump lost the trade war he himself started against his biggest rival. It turned out America needs China's rare earths a lot more than China needs American soybeans. And now China will be hanging that vulnerability over America's head from now on ... Let's discuss.
Trump Just Lost The Trade War With China
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October 30, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Well, it's pretty unambiguous. Trump lost the trade war he himself started against his biggest rival. It turned out America needs China's rare earths a lot more than China needs American soybeans. And now China will be hanging that vulnerability over America's head from now on ... Let's discuss.
We know Trump wants a third term. Theoretically, some people believe it would be possible - although they won't say how. Well, let's play. Assume they're right. Here's why it's highly likely NOT to go well for them ...
Trump Wants A Third Term - Why That Could Go Badly Wrong For Him
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October 27, 2025 at 10:29 PM
We know Trump wants a third term. Theoretically, some people believe it would be possible - although they won't say how. Well, let's play. Assume they're right. Here's why it's highly likely NOT to go well for them ...
News round-up. Trump sanctions Russian oil. He also throws a fit and announces Canada's trade deal is off - but it's nothing to do with a Reagan advert as you may have heard. Also, even Fox News is shocked at Trump's grab for cash and destroying the East Wing of the White House.
The Real Reason Trump Pulled Canada Trade Deal | News Round-Up
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October 24, 2025 at 9:32 PM
News round-up. Trump sanctions Russian oil. He also throws a fit and announces Canada's trade deal is off - but it's nothing to do with a Reagan advert as you may have heard. Also, even Fox News is shocked at Trump's grab for cash and destroying the East Wing of the White House.
It was all supposed to be the dawning of a new age of the Warrior Ethos. But weeks after Hegseth and Trump did their grandstanding in front of all the generals in the US military, it's starting to come out that they were less than impressed ... Who could have anticipated it?
Top Generals Are Turning On Trump And Hegseth!
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October 23, 2025 at 8:38 PM
It was all supposed to be the dawning of a new age of the Warrior Ethos. But weeks after Hegseth and Trump did their grandstanding in front of all the generals in the US military, it's starting to come out that they were less than impressed ... Who could have anticipated it?
Trump's America is prone to lecturing its allies about the need to commit to free speech. But what they mean by that is "the right to lie" - and the resulting toxic disinformation is eroding the fabric of our societies. And yet this version of 'free speech' is a recent one. Let's discuss.
How America’s Fake Free Speech Is Poisoning The West
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October 22, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Trump's America is prone to lecturing its allies about the need to commit to free speech. But what they mean by that is "the right to lie" - and the resulting toxic disinformation is eroding the fabric of our societies. And yet this version of 'free speech' is a recent one. Let's discuss.
Trump's second summit with Putin is OFF - just as we learned that European security services now distrust Trump's America enough no longer to share intelligence with it when it comes to Ukraine. Let's discuss.
Trump’s Putin Summit BLOWS UP In Humiliation
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October 21, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Trump's second summit with Putin is OFF - just as we learned that European security services now distrust Trump's America enough no longer to share intelligence with it when it comes to Ukraine. Let's discuss.
According to reports just a couple of hours ago, Trump went full on Putin proxy in his meeting with Zelensky on Friday - cursing and demanding that Ukraine surrenders to Putin on his terms. It's worse than we originally heard - and is grim news in advance of another Putin / Trump summit.
Revealed: Trump Demanded Ukraine SURRENDER In Zelensky Meeting
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October 19, 2025 at 7:58 PM
According to reports just a couple of hours ago, Trump went full on Putin proxy in his meeting with Zelensky on Friday - cursing and demanding that Ukraine surrenders to Putin on his terms. It's worse than we originally heard - and is grim news in advance of another Putin / Trump summit.
Another Trump Putin summit is on the cards. Does his Israel triumph mean that peace is now assured for Ukraine? Well, no. It doesn't even mean that peace is likely for Israel or Gaza. Let's discuss.
Why The Next Trump Putin Summit Is Doomed To Fail | News Round-Up
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October 17, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Another Trump Putin summit is on the cards. Does his Israel triumph mean that peace is now assured for Ukraine? Well, no. It doesn't even mean that peace is likely for Israel or Gaza. Let's discuss.
Well this is interesting. Trump is used to threatening the nations of the world and having them - mostly - fall in line. And yet, on this latest measure to introduce the first sort-of global carbon tax he is ranting, threatening sanctions - and mostly the world is ignoring him. Let's discuss.
Trump FURIOUS As World Ignores His Threats Over UN Climate Move
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October 16, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Well this is interesting. Trump is used to threatening the nations of the world and having them - mostly - fall in line. And yet, on this latest measure to introduce the first sort-of global carbon tax he is ranting, threatening sanctions - and mostly the world is ignoring him. Let's discuss.
Autocrats and Tech Billionaires are Taking Over The World - according to a new book The Hour Of The Predator. And I agree. We should probably discuss.
The Tech Conquistadors: Musk, Thiel, Trump and the Age of Chaos
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October 15, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Autocrats and Tech Billionaires are Taking Over The World - according to a new book The Hour Of The Predator. And I agree. We should probably discuss.
It may have been Trump's initial provocation that roused China into it, but now it's getting into using its rare earths leverage to pressure the rest of the world, not least so it can encourage third countries to pick a side. Let's discuss.
Trump vs China - The Rest Of The World Is Caught In The Crossfire
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October 14, 2025 at 9:44 PM
It may have been Trump's initial provocation that roused China into it, but now it's getting into using its rare earths leverage to pressure the rest of the world, not least so it can encourage third countries to pick a side. Let's discuss.
It seems a long way off, but if pro-democracy forces in the US should learn anything from Trump's Project 2025, it's that it pays to have spent the time working out what needs to be done, and how to go about doing it. Let's discuss.
What Happens To US Democracy If MAGA Loses In 2028?
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October 12, 2025 at 9:05 PM
It seems a long way off, but if pro-democracy forces in the US should learn anything from Trump's Project 2025, it's that it pays to have spent the time working out what needs to be done, and how to go about doing it. Let's discuss.
News Round-Up. China has ambushed Trump and the West with a big tightening of the scope of its rare earth minerals restrictions. The US courts increasingly hit back at Trump DoJ Incompetence. The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize has a winner ... and a loser. And more.
Trump Furious At China’s Rare Earths Escalation | News Round-Up
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October 10, 2025 at 8:35 PM
News Round-Up. China has ambushed Trump and the West with a big tightening of the scope of its rare earth minerals restrictions. The US courts increasingly hit back at Trump DoJ Incompetence. The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize has a winner ... and a loser. And more.
The EU thought they'd at least bought some time. Well, not much, it turns out. Trump is back, and he's gunning for its environmental legislation amongst other things. It was widely perceived to have caved before - will it find the strength to resist the push this time? Let's discuss.
Trump Shows EU That His Trade Deals Are Worthless
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October 8, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The EU thought they'd at least bought some time. Well, not much, it turns out. Trump is back, and he's gunning for its environmental legislation amongst other things. It was widely perceived to have caved before - will it find the strength to resist the push this time? Let's discuss.
In his latest big speech, Putin made a subtle and very significant pivot - reflecting the growing realisation that when it comes to the actual Ukraine war endgame, Trump is pretty useless.
Putin SIDELINES Trump On Ukraine | News Round-Up
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October 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
In his latest big speech, Putin made a subtle and very significant pivot - reflecting the growing realisation that when it comes to the actual Ukraine war endgame, Trump is pretty useless.