Michael stresses the importance of thinking about politics structurally and not getting carried away with idealist and moralistic criticisms.

Shoutout to Norway for banning deforestation. 

Brazilian political scientist Alberto Almeida (@AlbertoCalmeida) calls in to talk to about the upcoming Brazilian elections. 

Matt Lech regulates Trump consultant Rick Wilson. 

Griscom breaks down the ongoing trade war with China. 

Matt Taibbi (@MattTaibbi) joins us in studio to talk about his new book The Fairway (https://www.taibbi.substack.com) and what it is like a decade out of the financial crisis.