610 CKTB - Art of the Shakedown: Trump's "Corleone" Presidency

In this hard-hitting segment from 610 CKTB, host Gene Valaitis sits down with journalist and storyteller Jon Liedtke to dissect what he calls the "Corleone Presidency". The discussion centers on the stalled Gordie Howe International Bridge, a $6.5 billion project funded by Canadian taxpayers that Liedtke argues is being held hostage by private interests in Detroit and political maneuvers from the White House. Comparing modern trade tactics to "Mob Work 101," the interview explores how the Windsor-Detroit border has transformed from a fluid economic artery into a high-stakes "pay-to-play" gauntlet. Beyond the bridge, Liedtke explores a broader "global shakedown" involving massive hikes in land border fees and 15% revenue demands on major tech firms like Nvidia and AMD. He traces Donald Trump’s political style back to the "Roy Cohn Curriculum," suggesting that the administration operates more like a criminal enterprise than a traditional branch of government. This segment provides a sobering look at the collateral damage faced by everyday commuters and the automotive industry as the border becomes a tool for political and financial leverage.