1 Feb 2026 THE QUAYS
The Manchester Ship Canal and Trafford Park industrial estate were two huge projects that boosted Manchester’s economy at the turn of the 20th-century. One was a massive geo-engineering project that brought ocean-going ships nearly 40 miles inland to the heart of the city. The other was a giant workshop for Manchester’s diversifying economy, attracting the biggestc ompanies in the world. Both changed the size and shape of the city region.
But they also showed the fragility of private investment when it came to big projects, and gave the city a taste for public ownership that would have a long lasting effect deeper into the century.
Why We Are Forced To Turn To China: The Truth The US Won’t Tell You | Mia Mottley x Trevor Noah
“If you treat me as if I am equal to a large nation, then you will kill me before I can even start.” This is one of the most eye-opening conversations Trevor has ever had about the true state of global power, money, and the future of our children.
In this episode, Prime Minister Mia Mottley joins Trevor Noah to expose the “one size fits all” rules that are crushing small nations and reveals the staggering hypocrisy of Western economic policies. She breaks down exactly how the US and Europe pushed the Caribbean toward China, the truth about the “debt trap” narrative, and why the current global financial system is outdated. They also dive deep into the crisis of modern education, the dangers of smartphones for young developing brains, and why we are failing to prepare the next generation for the real world.
Timestamps:
00:00 – The Global Trade System is Rigged
01:12 – The Hypocrisy of Western Economics (Money Printing)
02:22 – The Real Reason for Mass Migration
03:00 – How the US Pushed Small Nations Toward China
04:00 – Debunking the “Chinese Debt Trap” Myth
05:15 – The Failure of Foreign Aid & Development
06:20 – Understanding “Wipeout Risk” & Climate Change
07:12 – Why Small Nations Accept Loans from China
08:28 – The “Opiate Diet” of Western Media
09:15 – The Danger of Smartphones for Children
10:40 – Why We Need to Expose Kids to Risk
11:50 – The Crisis of Social & Emotional Learning
About The Guest: Mia Mottley is the Prime Minister of Barbados and a leading global voice for climate justice and financial reform. She has gained international acclaim for her powerful speeches at the UN and COP summits, advocating for the “Bridgetown Initiative” to reform the global financial architecture and support developing nations in the face of climate change.
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