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Ambassador Michael Froman served as United States trade representative under President Barack Obama from 2013 to 2017. Today, he’s the president of the Council on Foreign Relations, a nonpartisan organization and think tank that aims to help leaders and citizens better understand the world and the foreign policy decisions facing the U.S. and other countries.

Ambassador Froman joined host Andrew Kaufmann and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center Ken Hersh for an insightful discussion on his experiences as a member of President Obama’s cabinet, the benefits of trade, and the dangers of isolationism.

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In this episode, Tudor talks to retired Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg about the conflicts in Ukraine and Israel, the actions taken by the Trump administration in the Middle East, and the importance of educating the younger generation about current events and moral values. They express concern about the lack of understanding among Americans regarding these conflicts and the messaging issues of the current administration. General Kellogg highlights the importance of having a clear and concise message and a concentrated effort to combat terrorism. They also emphasize the need for parents to take an active role in their children's education about these issues. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. Learn more at TudorDixonPodcast.com

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In this episode, Tudor talks to retired Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg about the conflicts in Ukraine and Israel, the actions taken by the Trump administration in the Middle East, and the importance of educating the younger generation about current events and moral values. They express concern about the lack of understanding among Americans regarding these conflicts and the messaging issues of the current administration. General Kellogg highlights the importance of having a clear and concise message and a concentrated effort to combat terrorism. They also emphasize the need for parents to take an active role in their children's education about these issues. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. Learn more at TudorDixonPodcast.com

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On this day in 1871, the yen became the national currency of Japan.

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In this episode we discuss Isolationism: A History of America's Efforts to Shield Itself from the World by Charles A. Kupchan. Next time we'll discuss After Nationalism: Being American in an Age of Division by Samuel Goldman.

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Continuation of the discussion of the Edo Era.  I will focus on the period of time beginning in the 19th century.

The class hierarchy system continues to erode and invert.  The arrival of American Commodore Perry will end Japan's isolationism, and set into motion her modernization and westernization efforts.

From the American expeditions to Japan, two treaties were signed.  The Treaty of Kanagawa, the first ever between Japan and the United States; and the Harris Treaty.  The Harris treaty built upon the measures agreed to in the first treaty.  Other nations would seek and receive similar treaties with Japan.  The Japanese viewed all of these treaties as humiliations.

I also will make comparisons between Japan and China and their reactions from the foreign nation aggressions.

Pepperdine Professor Dan Caldwell joins Historian Ed Larson to talk about Impeachment and its impact on international relations especially in the Middle East. 1:45 - Impeachment and its international ramifications. 2:30 - Similarities between court procedings and Impeachment. 5:30 How will the Senate vote? 6:45 - What do our allies think? 8:00 - What's the effect on internation "enemies"? 8:45 - What role does Israel, Saudi Arabia and other gulf countries play? 10:40 Arms Control versus an arms race. 13:10 - US influence and the world's police. 15:03 - Historic role of Russia in the gulf states and the US elections. 18:10 Russia compared to US Isolationism versus empire building. 19:55 short term tactics versus long term strategy. 21:00 Idealism versus pragmatism. 22:55 - The Unity Campaign and voter polarization.

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