A US-Houthi Ceasefire, Israel’s Gaza Plans, and Global Trade Tensions
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Though Jake is absent for the week, Danny and Derek remain steadfast in their dedication to bring you news. They discuss the U.S.-Houthi ceasefire; the Israeli government's plans for Gaza; Trump’s push for a Gaza ceasefire and Saudi deal on his upcoming Middle East trip; new clashes between India and Pakistan as well as more details from Wednesday morning's strikes; the possibility of U.S.-China trade talks; the reality of a U.S.-U.K. trade deal; drone strikes on Port Sudan; peace talks in the DRC; Vladimir Putin's V-E Day ceasefire; Friedrich Merz’s chaotic chancellor election and the AfD’s potential classification as an extremist group; the European Union’s effort to poach U.S. academics; and finally, the Trump administration’s push for countries to adopt Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service.
Then, after the show, Danny and Derek speak with Trevor Beaulieu and Josh Olson about their new podcast, "White Canon."
Topics:
02:04 The US-Houthi ceasefire.
06:49 Israel's plans for Gaza.
12:46 Donald Trump's planned visit to the Persian Gulf and his goals.
16:34 Tthe new clashes between India and Pakistan.
20:21 Potential US-China trade talks.
22:41 The US-UK trade deal.
23:44 The recent Australian elections.
25:50 The RSF attacking Port Sudan.
27:59 The advancing peace talks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
30:44 Putin's VE Day ceasefire and its effectiveness.
32:51 Friedrich Merz needing a second ballot to become German chancellor.
34:37 The AFD party in Germany.
36:34 The EU's efforts related to academics.
39:17 US pushing countries to adopt Starlink.
42:30 Discussuin w/ Trevor Beaulieu and Josh Olson about their new podcast, "White Canon."
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Military spokesman of Yemen’s Houthi group Yahya Saree addresses a rally in solidarity with Palestinians and the Gaza Strip and in condemnation of Israel and the US, in the capital Sanaa on May 2, 2025.
(Mohammed Huwais / AFP via Getty Images)Though Jake is absent for the week, we remain steadfast in their dedication to bring you news. On this episode of American Prestige, we discuss the US-Houthi ceasefire; the Israeli government’s plans for Gaza; Trump’s push for a Gaza ceasefire and Saudi deal on his upcoming Middle East trip; new clashes between India and Pakistan as well as more details from Wednesday morning’s strikes; the possibility of US-China trade talks; the reality of a US-UK trade deal; drone strikes on Port Sudan; peace talks in the DRC; Vladimir Putin’s V-E Day ceasefire; Friedrich Merz’s chaotic chancellor election and the AfD’s potential classification as an extremist group; the European Union’s effort to poach US academics; and finally, the Trump administration’s push for countries to adopt Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite Internet service.
Then, after the show, we speak with Trevor Beaulieu and Josh Olson about their new podcast, White Canon.
Topics
02:04 The US-Houthi ceasefire.
06:49 Israel’s plans for Gaza.
12:46 Donald Trump’s planned visit to the Persian Gulf and his goals.
16:34 Tthe new clashes between India and Pakistan.
20:21 Potential US-China trade talks.
22:41 The US-UK trade deal.
23:44 The recent Australian elections.
25:50 The RSF attacking Port Sudan.
27:59 The advancing peace talks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
30:44 Putin’s VE Day ceasefire and its effectiveness.
32:51 Friedrich Merz needing a second ballot to become German chancellor.
34:37 The AFD party in Germany.
36:34 The EU’s efforts related to academics.
39:17 US pushing countries to adopt Starlink.
42:30 Discussion w/ Trevor Beaulieu and Josh Olson about their new podcast, White Canon.
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