Germany’s Political Shift, Trump’s Tariff Talks, and FBI Tensions

Explore the political upheaval in Germany as a gamble empowers the far-right, Trump's tariff discussions with Canada and Mexico, and the Justice Department's pressure on FBI agents involved in January 6 cases. Plus, Sinn Féin's Conor Murphy's strategic move from Stormont to the Seanad. This episode delves into the complexities of international and domestic politics, offering insights into the shifting dynamics and their potential impacts.

Sources:
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/feb/03/a-political-gamble-backfired-spectacularly-bringing-the-far-right-closer-to-power-in-germany
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/02/02/trump-canada-mexico-tariffs-china/78169171007/
https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/02/politics/fbi-firings-january-6-justice-department/index.html
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cre83pj2nx0o

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:42) A political gamble backfired spectacularly – bringing the far right closer to power in Germany
(00:03:56) Trump to talk tariffs with leaders of Canada and Mexico: 'They owe us a lot of money'
(00:07:12) ‘Time for me to dig in’: Justice Department puts pressure on FBI agents who worked on January 6 cases
(00:10:40) Sinn Féin's Conor Murphy to quit Stormont after Seanad election