Trump Passports, WHCD Finger-Pointing & the UAE Breaks Free

Alex opens the podcast by reacting with disbelief to public responses to an attempted assassination, arguing that labeling Donald Trump a threat to democracy does not justify violence. He then discusses reporting about a proposed redesign of U.S. passports that could feature Trump, noting how unusual this would be and exploring its political symbolism. Finally, Alex shifts to global affairs, analyzing the United Arab Emirates decision to leave OPEC, explaining the geopolitical tensions behind it and its potential impact on oil markets and regional alliances.