Topic: Trans Pacific Partnership

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."

Congressman Peter DeFazio discusses his opposition to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the "Fast Track" authority sought by the Obama administration. The hosts suggest the classified nature of the document hides protections for pharmaceutical monopolies and corporate tribunals. They note the slick, coordinated nature of global protests against the trade deal.

The Republican-controlled Congress is expected to grant President Obama fast-track negotiating authority for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). While some Democrats oppose the deal to protect the U.S. market, Republicans may push for the total elimination of tariffs. The hosts discuss the potential impact on Asian nations like Japan and Malaysia.

President Obama's comments during a trade mission in Mexico are deconstructed, specifically his denial that the Ukraine situation is a Cold War chessboard. The hosts argue that Secretary of State John Kerry and "Skull and Bones" insiders are driving a neocon agenda in both Syria and Ukraine. They posit that the administration is caught off guard by the organic nature of the unrest while simultaneously funding radical elements.

Article III of the U.S. Constitution defines treason strictly as levying war against the United States or adhering to its enemies by giving them aid and comfort. The hosts discuss how this definition is being stretched in the digital age to include online leaks. They also touch on the secrecy of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and how it might influence future definitions of international crime.