Topic: Tpp

Sports commentator Jason Whitlock argues that Nike, not the NBA, is the primary driver of the basketball league's relationship with China. Whitlock links the controversy to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and Barack Obama's 2015 visit to Nike headquarters. He suggests that Nike uses NBA players like LeBron James to criticize Donald Trump because of Trump's trade policies regarding China.

Isaac Henry donated to celebrate his father Ron Henry's 77th birthday. Other producers requested "strong job karma" and "little girl yeas" for good luck. The segment concludes with a listener request for John C. Dvorak to say his catchphrase, "That's bullcrap," in response to a hypothetical Hillary Clinton presidential run.

An Australian television program provided a rapid-fire list of Donald Trump's actions during his first week in office. The summary covered the rollback of Obamacare, withdrawal from the TPP, the reinstatement of the global gag rule on abortion funding, and the authorization of the Keystone XL pipeline. The hosts critique the list for containing several inaccuracies and biased framings.

Sports commentator Jason Whitlock claims Nike is the primary driver behind the NBA's controversial relationship with China. The analysis suggests Nike uses the NBA as leverage against Donald Trump because of his opposition to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a trade deal favored by the shoe giant.

Archival audio from 2015 features President Barack Obama at Nike headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon, promoting the Trans-Pacific Partnership. The discussion highlights how the trade deal aimed to raise labor standards in Vietnam to make it a more expensive manufacturing competitor to China, benefiting Nike's global factory interests.

Former Massachusetts Governor Bill Weld is criticized for his decision to run as a Republican against Donald Trump. The hosts debunk Weld's comparison of Trump's "America First" rhetoric to the Nazi party, noting Weld's factual errors regarding political party names. They also mock Weld's support for rejoining the Paris Climate Accords and the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).

The current US trade imbalance is attributed to favorable deals cut during the post-WWII Marshall Plan era that were never readjusted. Criticism is directed at the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) for its secretive wording and perceived globalist agenda. The Economist magazine is criticized for its "New World Order" stance, specifically regarding a cover depicting President Trump as a hand grenade threatening world trade.

Former CIA Acting Director Michael Morrell criticized President Trump's foreign policy and his relationship with the intelligence community. The discussion focuses on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and Morrell's claims regarding Chinese influence in the region following the U.S. withdrawal.

David Brooks of the New York Times is criticized for his commentary on PBS regarding Donald Trump's "exhausting" pace and the repeal of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). The hosts point out that both parties, including Hillary Clinton, eventually opposed the TPP. They argue that Brooks's sudden defense of the secret trade deal is a symptom of "Trump Derangement Syndrome."

Rachel Maddow is featured in a clip where she attributes Hillary Clinton's loss to the Russian government and WikiLeaks. Maddow argues that the leaked emails exposed Clinton's lack of authenticity regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). The hosts mock Maddow's "hats off to the Russian government" comment as a desperate attempt to explain away the election results.

The hosts discuss the progression of globalism through trade agreements like NAFTA and the TPP, comparing them to the evolution of the European Union. They argue that these organizations supersede national sovereignty and are run by "technocrats." Adam Curry recommends Jacques Ellul's book "The Technological Society" as a guide to understanding this shift.

The hosts mock a CNN analyst who mistakenly referred to the TPP as the "Trans-Pacific Pipeline" while condescendingly discussing John Kasich and Donald Trump's stance on the birther issue.

International trade agreements like TTIP, TPP, and the WTO are criticized for shifting power from sovereign nations to unelected tribunals and corporations. The Brexit movement is cited as a direct reaction to this loss of local control, as UK citizens realized their laws were being formulated by leaders in Brussels. These global structures are seen as a means to protect the interests of the ultra-wealthy at the expense of national independence.

Conservative commentator Laura Ingraham discusses Donald Trump's impact on the political establishment's stance on trade and immigration. She argues that figures like Paul Ryan are only re-examining deals like the TPP because of Trump's rise. The segment is interrupted by a commercial break for Cialis.

The State Department is delaying the release of Hillary Clinton’s emails regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) until after the November election. A clerical error in a court filing suggested a release date of "November 31st," a date that does not exist. The hosts speculate the delay is intended to prevent the emails from influencing the upcoming Brexit vote in the United Kingdom.

Euronews reports on Donald Trump's "America First" policy, highlighting his stances on moving the US embassy to Jerusalem and his willingness to speak with Kim Jong-un. The discussion notes European anxiety over Trump's opposition to the TTIP and the Paris Climate Agreement.

Trump advisor Stephen Miller discusses the campaign's strategy to target blue-collar voters by hammering Hillary Clinton on her support for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Miller highlights the success of a Trump Instagram ad featuring Clinton barking like a dog, noting that it generated millions in free media coverage. The segment also mentions Vladimir Putin's reaction to being featured in the same advertisement.

The hosts discuss long-standing theories regarding President Obama's religious identity, referencing the work of Daniel Pipes. This leads to a report on the State Department inflating the human rights rankings of Oman and Malaysia. These upgrades were allegedly made to facilitate the Iran nuclear deal and the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade pact, despite evidence of forced labor and human trafficking.

The hosts conclude the show by discussing major trade deals like the TPP and T-TIP, which they believe are intended to sustain the U.S. dollar's dominance as it moves away from being backed by oil. Despite the instability of European banks, they argue that America remains the primary global power. The episode ends with a final sign-off and a reminder of the upcoming Sunday show.

Secretary of State John Kerry warned that failing to approve the Iran deal could lead to allies abandoning the U.S. dollar as a reserve currency. The discussion explores how major trade treaties like TPP and TTIP exclude the BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China), potentially driving them toward a separate economic structure.