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Alex Kopytko is a ”radical centrist” that wants to understand the extremes. He has worked in politics and has studied public policy and political science. Alex argues that centrism is less about being a contrarian, it is about being able to change your mind and embrace an openness to new ideas. He is concerned about where the United States is headed and through conversations with people from all sides of the political spectrum, he wants to know how Americans can limit the tribalism that is flourishing. As someone that dances along the center-right of the political spectrum, Alex thinks the country needs to come together and talk to one another before it could be too late. This podcast covers domestic politics, as well as political philosophy, and international issues.
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Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
In this episode, Alex focuses on tariffs and the dangerous game of economic chicken that Donald Trump is likely to launch against our largest trading partners. Trump is not even in office yet and he is already promising to implement 25% tariffs on imported goods from Mexico and Canada. He also has voiced the need for a 10% additional tariff on Chinese goods. Alex breaks down the realities of this issue, why tariffs are always retaliatory (if actually enacted), and why everyone from consumers to auto companies will be hurt. As Mexico’s new president threatens retaliatory tariffs, Canada’s currency has lost value and European markets are beyond worried. Alex argues that “owning the libs” may embolden Trump’s base domestically, but it could hurt the global economy if that same mantra is condoned in global economics.
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