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Jonathan and Kanthan discuss Trump's revival of the Monroe Doctrine and its implications for American influence in the Western Hemisphere and beyond.

Jonathan and Kanthan unpack Trump’s revival of the Monroe Doctrine and what it signals for American power in the Western Hemisphere. From Venezuela and the arrest of Maduro, to the knock-on effects for Colombia, Cuba, and even Greenland, the hosts examine how far Trump is willing to push US influence and whether he might actually get away with it. The discussion then turns to the grinding war in Ukraine, protests erupting across Iran, and the increasingly punitive tax regime driving wealth and talent out of California. Proudly brought to you by The Overton Press. Subscribe at ⁠https://overtonpress.substack.com/ ⁠If you enjoyed this podcast please like, subscribe and share. Thumbnail by Darren De Lange - https://bit.ly/ddlcreates

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Hosts: Jonathan, Kanthan

Topics covered

• Monroe Doctrine
• American power
• US influence
• Venezuela
• Ukraine war
• Iran protests
• California tax regime

Keywords

• Monroe Doctrine
• Trump
• Venezuela
• Ukraine
• Iran
• California
• US influence

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Places: Venezuela, Colombia, Cuba, Greenland, Iran, California

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