Without someone to keep him out of trouble, Michael sets himself up as an enemy of the state in this episode. First, he discusses the Assange extradition. Then, he closes with talks about the capital protests, perhaps not condemning them in the way you might expect.
Pardon Me
After an unfortunate break, Michael returns with guest co-host G.I. Greg to discuss Biden’s foreign policy team, Trump’s pardons (and lack of) and the prospects of secession for dissatisfied states.
No New Normal
Michael is on his own this time and starts with a couple of comparative examples illustrating the idea that governments’ primary job is to protect themselves. There is discussion of France’s global security bill and compulsory vaccination, as well as what you’re consenting to with a Health Pass. There’s also an anecdote about what the pandemic panic is doing to people.
Pentagon Reach-Around
More election lunacy, but don’t worry. We move past it pretty quickly, shifting to predictions for the last couple of months of Trump’s Presidency and the beginnings of the Biden administration, focusing on foreign policy prospects. We close with some observations of the continuing Covid craziness.