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Niall Ferguson

Season 2025 Episode 20 | 26m 46s

Historian Sir Niall Ferguson assesses the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term. He discusses the economic impact of Trump’s tariffs, efforts to end the war in Ukraine, and the current and future challenges posed by China.

Aired: 05/15/25
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