Lake 'America' - Canada goes 'Elbows Up'!
About this episode
The episode discusses the implications of President Trump's declaration of Lake Ontario as Lake 'America' in the context of US-Canada trade tensions and features insights on the Electric Picnic music festival.
At the stroke of a pen, Lake Ontario became Lake 'America' according to US President Donald Trump. This move was in retaliation for Canada announcing it would impose tariffs on the United States following the collapse of trade talks between the two countries. Justin Ling, columnist with the Toronto Sar joins Eamon Horan to talk lakes, trade and the ever-changing relationship between the US and Canada. Meanwhile in Laois, Electric Picnic kicks off with Irish acts dominating the lineup and fans looking forward to a weekend of music and entertainment. RTÉ's Evelyn O’Rourke chats Fontaines DC, CMAT and 'the Green and Red of Mayo' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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