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Niall Ferguson

Episode 32 | 26m 46s

Historian Sir Niall Ferguson assesses President Trump’s second term so far. He discusses the economic impact of Trump’s tariffs, the challenges posed by China, Trump’s attacks on universities, and parallels he sees between Trump and Richard Nixon.

Aired: 08/07/25
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