#2550: Merz Will Not Be Germany’s Strongman
May 06, 2025•56 min•Ep. 2550
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Episode description
[00:30] Photo of the Year (22 minutes)
President Trump stated he will be a two-term president. The White House Correspondents Association’s “Photo of the Year” is a boring picture of former President Joe Biden walking away from a podium—instead of the iconic image of President Donald Trump standing up immediately after almost being assassinated in July 2024.
[22:45] German Election Drama (30 minutes)
New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz did not win the first vote to confirm him as chancellor, tarnishing his prestige and reputation as leader of Germany.
[52:30] Celtic Throne Feedback (3 minutes)
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