cover of episode Trump's Big Week: Middle East Trip, China Deal, Pharma EO, "Big, Beautiful Bill" with Ben Shapiro

Trump's Big Week: Middle East Trip, China Deal, Pharma EO, "Big, Beautiful Bill" with Ben Shapiro

2025/5/17
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Ben Shapiro: 我认为特朗普在中东地区的策略是“商业至上”,他试图通过经济合作来拉拢沙特阿拉伯、阿联酋等国家,以对抗中国的影响力。然而,我对卡塔尔保持警惕,因为他们在反恐问题上存在双重标准,并且与伊朗关系密切。我认为美国应该对卡塔尔施加更多压力,确保他们的行为符合美国的利益。总的来说,我对特朗普与沙特和阿联酋建立更紧密关系的策略持乐观态度,但对卡塔尔持谨慎态度。 Chamath Palihapitiya: 我认为特朗普在中东的访问具有历史意义,他宣布了来自沙特和卡塔尔的2万亿美元投资,这实际上是在说中东正在翻开新的一页,他们超越了这些地区冲突,他们希望作为一个社会蓬勃发展,并且他们100%与美国结盟。我认为特朗普基本上清除了所有新保守主义机构的无稽之谈。我认为他创造并建立了一个经济联盟,我认为任何其他国家都很难撤销。 David Friedberg: 特朗普的讲话强调了一种叙事转变,即尊重其他国家的生活方式和治理方式,而不是强加美国的模式。他表示,美国不再是殖民者,而是可以与其他国家建立伙伴关系,只要不互相伤害,恐怖主义消失。我认为这与过去美国领导人的观点不同,他们认为美国的民主模式是唯一正确的模式。

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This chapter analyzes President Trump's Middle East trip, focusing on the significant investment deals made with Saudi Arabia and Qatar, his vision for a "New Middle East," and the implications of these agreements for regional stability and the shift away from traditional interventionist policies.
  • $600 billion investment secured from Saudi Arabia
  • $200 billion deal with Qatar
  • Removal of sanctions against Syria
  • Emphasis on commerce over chaos in the Middle East

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(0:00) The Besties welcome Ben Shapiro!

(1:53) A Bestie apology to Phil Hellmuth, All-In Poker Tournament

(7:58) Trump's majorly consequential Middle East trip: Saudi, Qatar, Iran, and his vision for a "New Middle East"

(35:18) US-China deal: is the tide turning on tariffs?

(46:33) GOP divided over "Big, Beautiful Bill" due to its impact on our debt spiral

(1:18:48) Science Corner: Montana bans cell-based meat, joining Florida and others

(1:24:31) Trump's EO on pharma prices: role of PBMs, is this too much government intervention?

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