Topic: United Technologies

The discussion explores how the Trump administration leveraged United Technologies' $6.5 billion in federal defense contracts to secure the Carrier deal. The hosts argue that previous administrations could have used similar tactics but were too committed to globalization. They describe the negotiation style as effective corporate strong-arming.

The UK Home Office is testing a new "chemical gun" known as the Discriminate Irritant Projectile for riot control. The device fires CS gas or pepper spray from a distance of 100 feet, leading to comparisons with the chemical weapons currently being debated in international conflicts.