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Political commentator, and author of Troubled, Rob Henderson joins Freddy Gray from the ARC conference in London. They discuss the political reaction to the news that Elon Musk has allegedly had his thirteenth child — are there signs of a new, more permissive conservatism? They also discuss Trump’s administration so far — particularly his flurry of Executive Orders — with critics decrying them as the tactics of a populist, yet supporters approving of the speed of activity. What’s the psychology underpins these political viewpoints? Vice President J.D. Vance’s speech in Munich over the weekend has also left many European leaders reeling — but should they really have been surprised?
Rob Henderson on Musk, monogamy and meritocracy
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US politics and analysis, delivering in-depth discussions with the best American pundits. Presented by Freddy Gray.
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