Episode 46 covers a lot of geography. We start with a review of recent victories by right wing leaders in Argentina and Netherlands, which Frank believes is part of the natural pendulum swinging opposite incumbent center-left leadership amplified by Trump-related populist rhetoric. We spend a lot of time in Canada, first discussing Canada's position on the wrong side of NATO's defense spending targets and then with respect to the Liberal Party's recent Fall Economic Statement, in which the Government's target of "modest" deficits will be brought into question. We finish the Made in Canada discussion on more Alberta grievances, this time with respect to the legality of Federal net zero targets for Canada's electricity-grid.  After Canada, Frank updates us on the thawing India-Canada relations; whether the Israel-Hamas war is contained; then ending on a positive note with a discussion on improving US-China relations.

Right Wing Victories in Netherlands, Argentina – 1:40

Western World Atrophy Towards Ukraine – 8:00

Canada's Defense Spending Problem- 14:00

More than Modest Deficits in Canada – 17:30

More Alberta Grievances – 27:50

US Follows Canada - Alleges Indian Plot to Kill Sikh American – 33:50

Is Israel-Hamas War Contained? – 37:20

Lowering the Temperature between Super Powers – 41:20

This podcast was recorded on November 27, 2023.

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