Conversando de Pol ítica - https://www.conversandodepolitica.com/

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In this episode, Jacob sits down with Elohim Monard for a sharp, layered conversation about Hispanic support for Trump, the politics of deportation, and how authoritarianism creeps in under the banner of law and order. They talk about prisons as geopolitical tools, from El Salvador’s extreme model to France’s cocaine-fueled chaos, and whether Trump’s policies are building a regime of fear among immigrants and international students. Elohim brings the receipts, the nuance, and the global view. They also get into AI, startup governments, and why the next global threat may be the hyper-globalization of organized crime. Buckle up.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction and Episode Overview

(01:29) - Conversation with Elohim Ard Begins

(04:43) - Hispanic Support for Trump: Analysis and Polls

(08:58) - Deportation and Its Impact on the Hispanic Community

(11:00) - Midterms and Hispanic Voting Trends

(17:37) - Judicial and Federal Tensions in the US

(22:56) - International Students and US Policies

(26:19) - Future Prospects and Exit Plans

(29:58) - Global Academia: Opportunities and Challenges

(31:24) - Considering China for Academic Pursuits

(32:43) - Geopolitics of Prisons: A Global Perspective

(34:38) - El Salvador's Controversial Prison Policies

(52:59) - The Role of AI in Modern Governance

(57:48) - Final Thoughts and Farewell

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Referenced in the Show:

Conversando de Pol ítica - https://www.conversandodepolitica.com/

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Jacob Shapiro is a speaker, consultant, author, and researcher covering global politics and affairs, economics, markets, technology, history, and culture. He speaks to audiences of all sizes around the world, helps global multinationals make strategic decisions about political risks and opportunities, and works directly with investors to grow and protect their assets in today’s volatile global environment. His insights help audiences across industries like finance, agriculture, and energy make sense of the world.

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