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EPISODE · Jan 30, 2026 · 9 MIN

Why Greenland Matters: National Security, Russia, China, and Presidential Power - with Michael Letts Part 1

from America's News Hour · host Talk Media Network

In the second half of America’s NewsHour, Bill Bernardoni is joined by Michael Letts, founder and CEO of InvestUSA, to unpack one of the most misunderstood foreign policy stories in the news: why Greenland matters to the United States. The conversation covers:The strategic importance of Greenland dating back to World War IIMissile defense, Arctic geography, and nuclear deterrenceWhy Russia and China are interested in GreenlandThe role of Denmark, NATO, and Western Hemisphere securityA candid discussion about presidential tactics, diplomacy, and the risks of rhetoricThis isn’t about soundbites or speculation—it’s a grounded explanation of why Greenland keeps coming up, why it matters, and where legitimate concerns meet legitimate criticism.Do you agree with the strategic case for U.S. involvement in Greenland, or has the president’s rhetoric undermined an otherwise legitimate national security concern?

In the second half of America’s NewsHour, Bill Bernardoni is joined by Michael Letts, founder and CEO of InvestUSA, to unpack one of the most misunderstood foreign policy stories in the news: why Greenland matters to the United States. The conversation covers:The strategic importance of Greenland dating back to World War IIMissile defense, Arctic geography, and nuclear deterrenceWhy Russia and China are interested in GreenlandThe role of Denmark, NATO, and Western Hemisphere securityA candid discussion about presidential tactics, diplomacy, and the risks of rhetoricThis isn’t about soundbites or speculation—it’s a grounded explanation of why Greenland keeps coming up, why it matters, and where legitimate concerns meet legitimate criticism.Do you agree with the strategic case for U.S. involvement in Greenland, or has the president’s rhetoric undermined an otherwise legitimate national security concern?

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