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How Trump Brought Us to a “Rupture in the World Order”

January 23, 2026·34 min·3 clips

A former Swedish prime minister says Trump's behavior this week felt 'unhinged' and 'disturbing' to European leaders.

This episode analyzes a pivotal week where Donald Trump's threats against Greenland and NATO allies led European leaders to question US reliability. Guest Carl Bildt, former Swedish prime minister, describes Trump as 'unhinged' and discusses Europe's move toward 'de-risking' from the US, while the hosts explore the broader rupture in transatlantic relations and its geopolitical implications.

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