The Greenland Crisis
Plus Canada's pivot to China, and UK Tory defections
The gang is back after a winter break—and we’re diving headfirst into the chaos that kicked off 2026.
Joseph, Holly, and Andrew cover the escalating crisis over Trump’s Greenland obsession, a wave of Tory defections to Reform UK, Canada’s pivot to China, and some economic mood swings that don’t line up with the data.
🧊 The Greenland Crisis Escalates
Trump threatens tariffs, floats military use, and posts AI images claiming US ownership
Is NATO broken beyond repair?
Why Canada and Europe may now have to act like middle powers—for real
“Trump always chickens out” or “this time it’s real”?
🇨🇦 Canada’s Pivot to China
Mark Carney strikes a historic tariff deal with China
EVs and canola in, geopolitical certainty… TBD
What it signals about the new world order—and how Doug Ford feels about it
🏛 UK Defections & Tory Discipline
Robert Jenrick and Andrew Rosindell jump ship to Reform
Kemi Badenoch clamps down: decisive leadership or brand dilution?
What this means for the future of Reform—and the shape of the Conservative Party
📉 Vibes vs. Reality
Consumer confidence is up among younger voters—while older voters are gloomier than ever
Is this a vibescession or just a new kind of political identity?
🧠 Quick Hits
Word of the Week:
Vibescession — The economic slowdown that exists mostly in public perception.
Number of the Week:
$125 million — The estimated cost of renaming the US Department of Defense to the Department of War. Because priorities.