In this episode of The Alex Marlow Show, Alex opens with reflections on a major personal research project and a proud parenting moment before diving into a range of political, cultural, and international topics. He discusses growing concerns over former President Donald Trump’s potential deal with Nippon Steel and the implications of foreign ownership of U.S. Steel. Alex raises national security red flags and emphasizes the need for vigilance, particularly under potential future Democratic administrations like those of Pete Buttigieg or Kamala Harris.

A significant portion of the episode is devoted to questioning President Joe Biden’s cognitive fitness and the legitimacy of executive actions signed with an autopen. Alex highlights a report from Daniel Turner of Power the Future, which claims several of Biden’s energy-related executive orders may be both illegitimate and harmful. He connects this issue to broader frustrations over a lack of accountability in the Biden administration, citing examples involving Hunter and James Biden, the Afghanistan withdrawal, and what he sees as media complicity, particularly in Jake Tapper’s recent book The Original Sin.

Alex also critiques Pride Month and the increasing visibility of LGBTQ+ messaging in sports and children’s programming. He targets organizations like MLB, Sesame Street, and Disney, expressing disapproval of what he views as cultural overreach and ideological grooming. This leads to commentary on Michelle Obama’s comments about childbirth, which Alex uses to revive questions about her gender identity.

The episode also touches on a political upset in Poland, where nationalist-conservative Karol Nawrocki defeated a pro-globalist opponent after publicly aligning with Donald Trump. Alex frames this as part of a broader European trend against globalism, linking it to recent victories in Hungary, Italy, and the Czech Republic. He sees this as a sign of momentum for nationalist movements globally.

Illegal immigration is another focus, as Alex discusses a the story from Boulder, Colorado, involving a terrorist who overstayed a visa. Alex argues that immigration enforcement failures under the Biden administration directly endanger Americans and insists on a zero-tolerance policy for visa overstays.

On the economic front, Alex reacts to Scott Bessent pushing back against claims that Trump’s tariff policies would cause inflation. He emphasizes that inflation is actually declining and mocks media alarmism, particularly in light of recent drops in egg prices.

Internationally, Alex covers developments in the Russia-Ukraine war, with Russia striking Ukrainian targets and Ukraine destroying Russian bombers in return. He criticizes China for prolonging the conflict by propping up Russia.

The episode closes with sharp words for Hollywood, calling out actress Tia Carrere for publicly celebrating her daughter’s transgender identity. Alex criticizes what he sees as the entertainment industry’s obsession with promoting “woke” causes and laments the cultural shift away from what he considers traditional values.

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