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How trade wars can lead to real wars | Trump China tariffs
President Donald Trump has authorised a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for all countries except for one, China. The president slapped a bespoke 145% tariff on Beijing, effectively ending trade between the world’s two largest economies. [Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe%5D What does … Continue reading
20 Lessons on Tyranny: by Timothy Snyder / read by John Lithgow
Happy Warrior Entertainment is so proud to have produced this incredible project. Now, more than ever, we need the wisdom of our intellects, the patriotism of our citizens, and the passion and talents of those who still believe in the … Continue reading
David Olusoga: History is under attack from Trump | Prospect Podcast
Historian and broadcaster David Olusoga joins the Prospect Podcast to discuss political attacks on American history from the Trump administration, the challenges facing historians in the UK—and how future generations will view England’s colonial history. Trump’s officials are threatening historical … Continue reading
How A Spectacular Piece Of Pedantry Created An International Enclave
The Pyrenees mountain range has divided Spain and France for centuries, with Spain on the south side, and France on the north. But why is there one strange little blob of Spain over on the French side? I visited the … Continue reading
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