Update 9-6 (World, Economy)

An excellent discussion: 

**Niall Ferguson on How Trump Is Changing America and the World | Charlie Rose (9-6) 

You might combine it with my earlier write-up: A Grand Strategy for Cold War II. The meaning of Ferguson’s proposals is clearer if you put them into the context of Brands’ two books. 

World 

1. *Drones, Dictators & Debt: India Flirts, Ukraine Fights, Trump Takes on Fed | GoodFellows (9-4) 

2. *Gen. Keane: We're at a TIPPING POINT with Putin (9-6) 

3. India Needs to Pick a Side, US or Russia, Lutnick Says (9-6) 

4. Trump calls out Putin, issues NEW warning (9-5) 

5. Putin is 'thumbing his nose' at the peace process: Dan Hoffman (9-5) 

6. U.S. and China are 'two superpowers engaging in hostage exchanges': Kyle Bass (9-5)

7. 'DANGEROUS ALLIANCE': Russia, China, North Korea 'arming up' to challenge US (9-4) 

8. This would get Putin's attention right away: Gen. Jack Keane (9-3-2025) 

9. China’s Shadow Moves: Ukraine, State Capitalism, and AI Ambitions | China Watch (9-2-2025) 

10. China’s push for a new world order | Ian Bremmer’s Quick Take (9-3) 

11. *SHANGHAI SHOCK: Modi joins Jinping and Putin in anti-US summit (9-3) 

12. *'ALARMING': Gen. Keane reacts to Kremlin being accused of jamming EU leader's GPS (9-3) 

13. This will create outrage: Retired Navy SEAL (9-2) 

14. Putin's trip to China raises concern over Ukraine negotiations (9-2) 

15. Why the timing of Putin’s comments is ‘certainly worth noting’ (9-2) 

16. Avoiding WW3, War Over Taiwan & the Future of Europe | Sarah Paine (Part 2) (6-2025) 

17. US should be 'ALARMED’ that this meet-up is happening : Gordon Chang (8-31) 

18. Palestinian leaders DENIED visas to attend UN, Rubio cites terror links (8-31) 

19. Australia REFUSES To Spend On Defence | John Lee (8-29) 

Legal 

1. THIS is an almost 'delusional' lawsuit: Turley (9-6) 

2. Fed Governor Lisa Cook's legal battle: Former Fed Counsel Scott Alvarez on what's next (9-4) 

Politics 

1. **Niall Ferguson on How Trump Is Changing America and the World | Charlie Rose (9-6) 

2. Ivy League’s REAL power isn’t the diploma, Kevin O’Leary explains (9-3) 

3. Reporting on Lisa Cook Casts Doubt on College and Financial Credentials, w Ben Shapiro (9-3) 

Economy & AI 

1. Broadcom shares spike briefly on Q4 beat (Stacy Rasgon 9-5)  

2. 'Netflix of AI': Fable Studio CEO Edward Saatchi on future of AI-created entertainment (9-6) 

3. Tesla Chair Denholm: New pay plan designed to keep Musk motivated & focused (9-6) 

4. Stacy Rasgon: Broadcom's new client orders remind me of Nvidia's revenue ramp (9-6) 

5. GS Jan Hatzius: Jobs report shows labor market is softening, implicates September cut (9-6) 

6. Powell's taken too narrow a view on jobs market, says Allianz's Mohamed El-Erian (9-6) 

7. 'Fast Money' traders talk the split happening in semiconductor stocks (9-6) 

8. Lutnick on Trade With Japan, Switzerland, BLS Troubles (9-6) 

9. WH advisor Hassett: Jobs number is 'disappointing,' but I expect it's going to revise up (9-6)

10. Jeremy Siegel: Bull market run is not out of juice yet (9-5) 

11. AI arms race means tech CEOs need to be close with Trump, says Wedbush's Dan Ives (9-5) 

12. Joe Lonsdale on Pres. Trump's industrial policy, tariff agenda and AI chip sales (9-5) 

13. Evercore ISI's Mark Mahaney: Court ruling was clearing event for Google shares (9-4)  

14. *The AI race after Google's antitrust win (9-4)  

15. 'SUFFER GREATLY': Trump issues warning on Supreme Court tariff case (9-4) 

16. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GcWVgvaNhY 

17. Alphabet antitrust ruling the 'dream scenario' for Google, says Wedbush's Dan Ives (9-4) 

18. Alphabet's Mega Move: How to trade it now (9-4) 

19. The Daily Wire's Ben Shapiro on industrial policy, Pres. Trump's tariff agenda (9-4) 

20. AI in classrooms: Khan Academy CEO Salman Khan on the future of AI in education (9-3)   

21. Nvidia just sounded the silent alarm -- but are investors paying attention? 

22. Trump vs. The Fed: Who Should Control America’s Money? - Chamath Palihapitiya (9-3) 

23. This bull run still has further to go, says Wharton's Jeremy Siegel (9-3) 

24. Tom Lee Just Dropped a Massive Nvidia Bombshell. (9-2) 

25. Secretary Bessent calls out OUSTED Fed. Gov Lisa Cook for not denying this | Recap (8-31) 

26. China, China, China. Breaking Down China’s Tech Surge | Bill Gurley and Brad Gerstner (8-30) 

27. The real impact of AI will take place over the next decade, MetLife's Drew Matus (8-30) 

Health 

1. Dr. Scott Gottlieb reacts to RFK Jr. linking autism to Tylenol (9-6) 

2. WaPo 9-4 5 warnings signs of a heart attack, according to cardiologists

3. Big Pharmas $1.6 Trillion Dilemma   

4. The CDC has been at the 'epicenter' of the 'deep state failure': Sen. Hagerty (9-1) 

5. WaPo 9-1 This protein source may help lower your risk of heart disease

6. WSJ 8-29 My Family Went Off Ultra-Processed Foods for a Month. The Results Surprised Us

7. MAHA official reacts to CDC walkout: 'Really high stakes here' (8-31) 

8. 清衣江：微侃医林（203）AI与诊断 

9. RT: Fauci, Intel Officials 'SUPPRESSED' COVID Origin Info From Trump, Sources (8-24) 

10. WaPo Wen 8-7 This new study shows how to keep your brain sharp and reduce dementia risk

History 

1. From Hitler to Present Day: Bill O'Reilly Confronts Evil in a Special Preview (9-6) 

2. Why Xi Jinping Still Reveres Mao – Sarah Paine (6-2025) 

3. *How China Lost India Forever – Sarah Paine (6-2025)  

4. Why Did China Take Tibet?  Sarah Paine (6-2025)

5. Stephen Kotkin on the Abuse of Historical Analogies | How Historians Work 

6. Prof Alice Roberts: The Incredible Origins Of Early Humans In Asia | BBC Timestamp

7. The Russo-Japanese War (Full Summary) Sarah Paine (8-30-2025) 

8. Do China's early 20th century catastrophes (and opium) explain Japan's dominance? (8-2025) 

9. Sarah C.M. Paine: What Is China's Grand Strategy? (5-2025)  

10. How Japan Mastered Grand Strategy – Sarah Paine (8-2025)