Great Power Politics, plus Big Bird

Episode #70

This week, Bill and Phil discuss whether former President Obama is outshining Joe Biden, if China’s president Xi Jinping is overrated, what the increase in US hostages means for US power, and why Ted Cruz is so mad at Big Bird.

Links related to this week’s episode:

• “Joe who? Obama’s star power still dominates the world stage.” by Adam Taylor in The Washington Post

• “What if Xi Jinping just isn't that competent?” by Noah Smith on Noahpinion

• “The World Is Fed Up With China’s Belligerence” by Chris Horton in The Atlantic

• “Australia Shows the World What Decoupling From China Looks Like” by Jeffrey Wilson in Foreign Policy

• “Opinion: More countries are taking Americans hostage. The U.S. is losing its ability to stop it.” by Kate Woodsome, Jason Rezaian, and Ray Whitehouse in The Washington Post

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