Burnin' Daylight Conquers the World

Howdy there, Daylight Burners! In this episode of Burnin' Daylight, I’m joined by the always insightful Dan Given as we dive headfirst into the wild world of modern empire building. With Donald Trump back in the Oval Office and openly discussing imperial ambitions—from annexing Canada to buying Greenland and reclaiming the Panama Canal—we're not just speculating; we're strategizing. We pull no punches, discussing everything from the brutal realities of the Israel-Palestine conflict, the realpolitik of Ukraine and Russia, to the historical cycles of empire. This episode is the kickoff to a new series, Burnin' Daylight Conquers the World, where we'll play a real-life version of Risk, analyzing the geopolitical moves of the U.S. under a president with an imperialist streak. We also dig into the Monroe Doctrine 2.0, cleaning up the U.S. backyard before looking outward, and what it truly means to take the gloves off as an empire. Are we talking annexations, protectorates, or good old-fashioned territories? It's all on the table. Strap in, folks—this episode is just the beginning of a no-holds-barred look at the world's biggest power moves and what it all means for us regular folks trying to make a living in a world on fire. Show Notes: Introduction to the new series: Burnin' Daylight Conquers the World Revisiting the Monroe Doctrine and why America needs to clean its own house first Trump’s imperialist ambitions: Canada, Greenland, and Panama Canal Realpolitik: Why America’s empire is different—and not so different—from those of old The complexities of Israel-Palestine under Trump’s new policies Is it time to bring back manufacturing and strengthen domestic production? How the HELOC proposal could shore up America's financial stability The hidden history of America and Russia: What if the British Empire has been playing us all along? A deep dive into why China’s centrally planned economy might be on borrowed time Looking ahead: The real risks and rewards of American imperialism Thanks for tuning in, and as always, move your ass, we’re burning daylight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices