A Conversation With a Former White Nationalist
Another standout episode from The New York Times’ news podcast «The Daily».
From Weekly Filet #244, in August 2017.
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Edward Luce on The Retreat of Western Liberalism
I haven’t yet read the book, but after hearing this interview, I will. The Financial Times’ chief US columnist Edward Luce on the future of liberalism and why recently the US and the UK have been more susceptible to populism than other countries.
From Weekly Filet #237, in June 2017.
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Trump, Putin and the New Cold War
Such a great article. The definitive background piece to understand where we are on Trump and Russia – and how we got there.
From Weekly Filet #230, in March 2017.
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America dropped 26,171 bombs in 2016. What a bloody end to Obama’s reign
Three bombs every hour, 24 hours a day.
From Weekly Filet #223, in January 2017.
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The rise of American authoritarianism
The real phenomenon is not Donald Trump, but the people who support him. «And that means Donald Trump could be just the first of many Trumps in American politics.» Excellent analysis.
From Weekly Filet #-1, in March 2016.
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How America Made Donald Trump Unstoppable
It’s time to be scared when Matt Taibbi, one of the finest reporters out there, comes back from Donald Trumps campaign trail and concludes that Trump will not only definitely be the republican nominee, but quite likely the next President of the United States.
From Weekly Filet #-1, in February 2016.
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The American Justice System Is Not Broken
Grand Jury decides not to indict policeman for killing unarmed black man. This happened in the USA not once, but twice in less than two weeks. Here’s probably the most pointed commentary on the matter.
From Weekly Filet #186, in December 2014.
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