Pondering Global Turmoil: Trump, Tariffs, and a Signal Scandal

26/03/2025 28 min

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In this episode of Ponderland, David dissects a chaotic month of global headlines. From the contentious Trump-Zelensky meeting and escalating trade tariffs impacting Mexico, China, and Europe, to the renewed conflict in the Middle East and the UK's controversial spring statement, the world seems to be in disarray. A major focus is the explosive Signal app scandal, revealing a potential national security breach involving the US administration's plans for a missile strike on Houthi rebels in Yemen. David critiques the administration's handling of the situation and its attack on freedom of the press. Amidst the political turmoil, a personal highlight emerges: a visit to London's historic Coach and Horses pub, a former Iron Maiden haunt, offering a brief moment of respite. This episode delivers a critical analysis of current events, exploring international relations, political controversy, and the state of global politics in 2025.Connect with Ponderland:Visit David's Substack for more insights & writing: The Ponderings | David Kelly | SubstackFollow David on X (Twitter): @PonderlandLifeJoin the conversation on Instagram: @PonderlandLifeCatch the visual ponderings on TikTok: @ponderlandlifeemail: [email protected] Ponderland:Subscribe and leave a review! Your feedback helps us reach more curious minds.Share this episode with a friend who loves to ponder!Copyright: © 2025 Ponderland. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.