Political Leaks, GOP Divisions, and Transnational Tensions

Explore the political intrigue behind leaked DOJ investigations during the Trump era, the Republican split over legislative strategies, and the assassination of a Cambodian politician in Bangkok. Delve into the ethical questions surrounding Trump's business interests as he eyes a second term. This episode unravels the complexities of political power plays, international repression, and the intersection of business and governance.

Sources:
https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/08/politics/covid-nursing-home-justice-department-inspector-general/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/08/politics/republican-priorities-reconciliation-what-matters/index.html
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdr0rx307p3o
https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/08/politics/trump-conflicts-of-interest-second-term/index.html

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:43) Politics may have driven pre-election leak of Trump DOJ Covid nursing home probe, watchdog suggests
(00:04:24) Analysis: Republicans are split on the first major decision of Trump 2.0
(00:06:57) Lim Kimya: Why was a Cambodian opposition politician killed in Bangkok?
(00:10:14) Questions loom about conflicts of interest in second Trump term