478: The Trump effect takes over America and the world

P&C drink a well-aged bourbon barrel stout from Goose Island to celebrate the general effect Trump is already having on the culture. In recent news, Mark Zuckerberg announced a big change in the way Meta will monitor and censor content. It's a huge step in the right direction. The Trump effect goes further. Before even taking office, Trump is pushing things in the right direction, including ... His approval rating is higher than it's ever been. Tucker Carlson gave a great speech about how the spell has been broken. The left used to tell us that all polite, right-thinking people thought a certain way. Now we know that's not true. We see more foreign investments in the U.S. - Softbank Grop has pledged to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects. (Trump asked for $200 billion on live TV.) - DAMAC Properties plans to invest at least $20 billion in U.S. data centers - Adani Group plans to invest $10 billion in U.S. energy security and infrastructure. Steve Madden announced that they're slowing manufacturing in China and moving it to the U.S. Putin says he's ready to work for a peaceful solution in Ukraine. Many companies are reversing course on DEI, ESG, etc. NATO members have pledged to up their commitments. The so-called "mainstream media" is falling apart. MSNBC is up for sale. CNN has announced more hard news and less opinion. The Wash Post has promised to moderate their message. Hamas, the Houthis, and Hezbollah seem to be toning things down a little. China is toning down rhetoric about Taiwan. Some migrant caravans are turning back, and Mexico is showing signs of helping. Trudeau is gone in Canada. Trump is already winning even before taking office.