NOW and NEXT

THIS WEEK ON NOW AND NEXT

• Retired RCAF Major General Scott Clancy discusses the evolving landscape of global security, the implications of American foreign policy, and Canada's role in the new world order. He emphasizes the complexities surrounding defense spending, military readiness, and the future of NATO amidst geopolitical instability. Clancy argues for the necessity of strong leadership to navigate these challenges and the importance of trust in international alliances.

Takeaways

• The world is increasingly dangerous due to shifting power dynamics.
• The American century is not necessarily over, but evolving.
• Canada's leadership on the global stage is crucial.
• Defense spending must be prioritized to ensure military readiness.
• Bureaucratic hurdles hinder effective defense procurement.
• NATO's effectiveness relies on trust among member nations.
• Geopolitical instability is a growing concern for all nations.
• Leadership is key to navigating complex defense issues.
• Public perception of defense spending impacts political decisions.
• A strong Canada is essential for global security.

Chapters
00:00 The State of Global Security
02:58 The American Century: Decline or Transformation?
05:56 Canada's Role in the New World Order
08:52 Defense Spending and Military Readiness
11:40 Navigating Complex Defense Decisions
14:49 The Future of NATO and Global Alliances
17:53 Geopolitical Instability and Its Implications


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David Schultz is a professor of politcal science and and a legal expert on the U.S. Constitution. He teaches at  Hamline University in Minnesota AND he's also the Editor in Chief of the Minneapolis Times.

He brings a unique perspective to the international and domestic poltics playing out in the United States this week.

We dive into the Circus in Davos - from Canadian PM Mark Carney offiicially declaring the old world order a thing of the past to Donald Trump's insistence on the United State acquiring Greenland to his whiplash reversal in the face of opposition from NATO and Wall Street.

David also offers his perspective on the occupation of Minnesota by ICE and US Border Patrol agents. He likens it to a pending civil war.

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THIS IS A “RADIO DAYS” EPISODE OF NOW AND NEXT!

This week:

I sat in on ROUND ONE on Moore in the Morning on Newstalk 1010 in Toronto.


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This week:
I dropped in on Gene Valaitis on 610 CKTB Niagara’s News Talk.


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This week:

I dropped in on Gene Valaitis on 610 CKTB Niagara’s News Talk.


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This week:
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I sat in on ROUND ONE on Moore in the Morning on Newstalk 1010 in Toronto.


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This week: 

I had the chance to join Jerry Agar on Newstalk 1010 for his PARTY OF TWO.

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This week: 

I dropped in on Gene Valaitis on 610 CKTB Niagara’s News Talk.

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Amelia Earhart is one of the best known women in aviation in the world, but most have no idea she has deep roots in Toronto. In fact, some say a Toronto woman was the last person to ever hear Earhart over a shortwave radio.
Featured voices in this episode:

• Chantal Gagnon, Historica Canada
• Ken Swartz, Canadian Aviation Historical Society
• Ric Gillespie, International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery
• RCAF Foundation Scholarship Recipient, Ryan Khourchid

Pathway to the Stars is made possible by the Royal Canadian Air Force Foundation.
Find out more about them at rcaffoundation.ca
Please share about this special series. If you do, tag both Story Studio Network and the RCAF Foundation to help spread the word.

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We all know Billy Bishop, the Toronto Island airport is named after him! So why don’t we know about William Barker? Barker was Bishop’s best friend and colleague, the most decorated serviceman in Commonwealth history and, to this date, his funeral was the largest ever to be held in Toronto.

Featured voices in this episode:
Jason Wilson, Professor of History, University of Guelph
John Wright, Executive Vice President of Maru Public Opinion, serves as Honorary Colonel for the Chief of the Defence Staff Office and Chair of the RCAF Foundation.
Rod Black, Sports Broadcaster
RCAF Scholarship recipeient Evan Schonfeldt

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