2. The Betrayal at Munich

With war on the horizon, America in fascism's grip and Europe rearming I talk to the Associate Editor at Liberal Currents about what needs to be done and the future of Liberalism in the 21st century. You can follow Samantha on BlueSky and check out her podcast NeonLiberalism.And follow @roterotemedia on ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠, ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠You can read our blog on our ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠And donate via ⁠⁠Paypal⁠⁠ or become a paid member on ⁠⁠Patreon

A week ago in the Oval Office a series of events kicked off that pivoted the world into a wholly new age, with America spiralling and the world spinning I talk to Human Sociology professor Oli Mould to process all of everything.Follow Oli on TikTok, BlueSky, YouTube and read his blog and booksAnd follow @roterotemedia on ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠YouTube⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠You can read our blog on our ⁠Website⁠And donate via ⁠Paypal⁠ or become a paid member on ⁠Patreon

In just the few days between our episodes a whole new can of Trump worms exploded across the world after the Tango Mango President and Vice President Guyliner jumped Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office. This again showed how truly dead and cremated the old war is for the MAGA movement.But our main story is about Austria's new government that thankfully after half a year of negotiations does not include the Far Right FPÖ. Finally I reflect on the Post Oval World and what we can take from it.And follow @roterotemedia on ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠YouTube⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠You can read our blog on our ⁠Website⁠And donate via ⁠Paypal⁠ or become a paid member on ⁠Patreon

While the material world torn up by political events, a completely pointless debate raged in the online left. Seeing this silliness I invited Sneakcret onto the podcast to discuss being a leftie influencer, discourse and the culture war to change politics online.Follow Sneakcret on TikTok, Bluesky, and Youtube @sneakcretAnd follow @roterotemedia on TikTok, YouTube and InstagramYou can read our blog on our WebsiteAnd donate via Paypal or become a paid member on Patreon

The Munich Security Conference was a place of panic, fear and inspiration as the United States announced a withdrawal from Europe and a Betrayal of the European Union and Ukraine by negotiating a secret peace deal with Russia alone. The old world died this weekend, and the EU will need to rapidly build a new one. And follow @roterotemedia on ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠YouTube⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠You can read our blog on our ⁠Website⁠And donate via ⁠Paypal⁠ or become a paid member on ⁠Patreon

Today Trump and Pete Hegseth blew up European Defense at the Munich Security Conference. So we are kicking off the podcast with some thoughts about European Defense. And follow @roterotemedia on ⁠TikTok⁠, ⁠YouTube⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠You can read our blog on our ⁠Website⁠And donate via ⁠Paypal⁠ or become a paid member on ⁠Patreon