A steel plant broke ground in Iowa. South Korea signed on to LNG and eight nuclear plants. Trump killed the phrase artificial intelligence. Meanwhile the other side wants you staring at the pump.
Today's show is over. Please check the replay and join us live next week. Iowa’s steel mill Monday. Alaska LNG and Korea’s energy package Wednesday. Same fight: will America build a productive system — or keep staring at the pump? Bring your questions.
Susan contrasts Trump’s Iowa mega mill and first U.S. iron ore mine in 50 years—tariffs, EXIM credit, mine-to-mill—with Carney’s summit: airport concessions, raw exports, and only 8 non-military factories.
The Monday Brief - Are Trump and Putin Cooking the Development Deal of the Century? - August 11, 2025
Are Trump and Putin secretly forging the "development deal of the century" in the Arctic? Today's episode dives into the historical context, the British Empire's fear of a US-Russia alliance, and why the Alaska summit could reshape the world order.
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are planning a pivotal summit in Alaska to discuss key issues including the Arctic's development and the Eurasian geopolitical landscape, without the involvement of Europe or Ukraine. Barbara Boyd explores the historical background and ramifications of this meeting, the historical relationship between the US and Russia, and the potential for joint economic development in the Arctic, which has sent shockwaves through the British Empire and European leaders. The video also delves into the implications of the Russiagate investigation and its ties to London, showcasing how this summit could undermine the post-war global order. Join Barbara Boyd as she discusses why this meeting is significant, the historical context, and the potential future developments between the US and Russia.
00:00 The Monday Brief - Intro 01:35 The British RAGE Against Peace 06:08 The Best Peace Deal Ever: Joint US/Russian Development Of The Arctic 09:04 The Real Russiagate Targets In London, Kyiv, And The Atlantic Council
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A steel plant broke ground in Iowa. South Korea signed on to LNG and eight nuclear plants. Trump killed the phrase artificial intelligence. Meanwhile the other side wants you staring at the pump.
Today's show is over. Please check the replay and join us live next week. Iowa’s steel mill Monday. Alaska LNG and Korea’s energy package Wednesday. Same fight: will America build a productive system — or keep staring at the pump? Bring your questions.
Susan contrasts Trump’s Iowa mega mill and first U.S. iron ore mine in 50 years—tariffs, EXIM credit, mine-to-mill—with Carney’s summit: airport concessions, raw exports, and only 8 non-military factories.
Gas prices are the bait. The fight is Iowa’s planned steel mill, Minnesota’s new iron mine, and whether America builds its own productive system—or stays a captive market for London’s price war. Join Barbara, Susan, and Adam live Thursday.