In this episode we're interviewing Thomson Reuters White House and economics correspondent, Andrea Shalal. We discuss the Trump administration's strategy of "flooding the zone", travelling with the President to Mar a Lago and Daytona, and what it was like in the Rose Garden on Liberation Day.

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In this episode, we're discussing the fallout from Trump's historic "Liberation Day" tariff impositions with renowned New Zealand trade expert, Stephen Jacobi.

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In this episode, we're interviewing legendary political figure John Bolton. Former US Ambassador to the UN, Trump National Security Advisor, and author of the best-selling memoir, "The Room Where it Happened." We talk Ukraine, Putin, China, and Trump's plan for it all (or lack thereof).

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In this episode, we chat with our friend Armand all the way from Gimli, Manitoba. We find out what Canadians think of Trump's tariffs, plans for annexation, and the ban on US booze in Manitoba.

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In this episode, we welcome back Professor Robert Patman, with whom we discuss the unprecedented meeting between Presidents Trump and Zelensky, the likely fallout, and what it might mean for Aotearoa New Zealand.

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In this episode, we're chatting with Michael, co-host of the podcast 5-4, about the US Supreme Court - its form, function, and the role it will play in the Trump administration.

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Welcome to our 50th episode! This week, we're talking with award-winning author Associate Professor Kyle Lascurettes, from Lewis and Clark College in Oregon. We discuss the Trump Administration's approach to global norms, institutions, and the rules-based system. You can find out more about Professor Lascurettes at his website: https://kylelascurettes.weebly.com/. His book, Orders of Exclusion, is available on Amazon.

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In this episode, we're talking to top trade negotiator and advisor, Charles Finny, about Trump's tariffs and what they might mean for New Zealand and the world.

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In this episode, we're discussing Trump's inauguration, his slew of executive orders, and Pete Hesgeth's confirmation to the role of Secretary of Defence.

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We are back for 2025! In this episode, we're discussing the end of Trump's criminal trials, and his plans for Greenland, the Panama Canal, and the Canadian border.

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In this special Christmas bonus episode, we talk about what Christmas is like at the White House - past and present.

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In this episode, White House Correspondent for Thomson-Reuters talks to us about what's happening right now in Washington DC, President Biden at Christmas, and what it's like inside the White House Press Room.

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In this episode, Todd and Elizabeth discuss her recent trip to Washington DC, what's dominating the news cycle in the US, and Elizabeth interviews former head of the Young Republican organisation, Jason Emert, about the incoming administration and Trump's cabinet picks.

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Trumps view is not just America first but America alone, he doesn’t respect multilateral or even bilateral arrangements even with friendly countries, he does not give regard to it, does not believe another country can be relied on or should be relied on… but whatever Trump decides to do with respect to isolationism the rest of the world will carry on because it has to keep working with each other…for NZ this may mean stronger relationships with Asian partners.

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In this episode, we're joined back by Hon Tim Groser, former diplomat and Trade Minister for New Zealand, in what became our highest-rated show. He offers a center-right perspective on Trump's new America—how it happened, and what it means for Aotearoa New Zealand. From trade policies to international relations, we dive into the implications of this seismic political shift. If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a five-star rating and review. You can also support us at buymeacoffee.com/WTSOG.

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In this episode, we're interviewing Richard MacDonald a New Zealander who has travelled to the US for the last two presidential elections. He tells about what it was like on the Harris campaign trail, what he saw at the US-Mexico border, and the contrast between Harris and Trump campaign rallies. If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a five-star rating and review. You can also support us through buymeacoffee.com/WTSOG

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In this episode, we're interviewing international relations experts. Professor Robert Patman from the University of Otago. He discusses what Trump's plans on the international stage are, and what they might mean for Aotearoa New Zealand. If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a five-star rating and review. You can also support us through buymeacoffee.com/WTSOG

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Todd and Elizabeth discuss Trump's emphatic victory at the polls, why it happened, and what might come next.

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We're dropping election day special episodes all day, interviewing voters, experts, and analysts, and of course offering our own opinions as results come out. Enjoy!

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We're dropping election day special episodes all day, interviewing voters, experts, and analysts, and of course offering our own opinions as results come out. Enjoy!

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