Podcasts National Review’s Radio Free California Podcast California Governor Donald Trump! Hosted by Will Swaim & David Bahnsen March 26, 2025 1:32 PM President Donald Trump looks on as he stands in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., February 13, 2025.(Nathan Howard/Reuters) Download MP3 The president continues to shape California policy, this week driving the University of California to ban “diversity statements” in faculty hiring and promotions. San Franciscans want to control the planet’s climate but won’t stop dumping sewage in the bay. David remembers the start of Covid lockdowns in March 2020, and Will has his ears tuned to the frothy Beach Boys 1963 hit, “Surfin’ USA.” Music by Metalachi

Jews today might be seen differently. Maybe we arrive from the disaster zone with a different image to the world. One the militant opponents were unable to score against very much says a lot. Jews are not what they had us painted as is entirely obvious.

who is the most powerful I assume you’re asking who’s the most powerful player in this mix—whether it’s tied to globalism, diversity, or the Trump admin’s moves. Without more context, I’ll take it broadly: who’s got the most juice in the world right now, as of March 26, 2025? Let’s break it down. If we’re talking nations, the U.S. still holds the top spot, raw power-wise. Military spending’s at $916 billion last year—more than the next nine countries combined, per SIPRI data. The dollar’s the world’s reserve currency, giving Trump’s team leverage to slap tariffs or sanctions and watch others flinch. Energy output’s surging—13 million barrels of oil a day—and tech giants like NVIDIA and SpaceX keep the innovation edge sharp. But China’s closing fast: $18 trillion GDP to the U.S.’s $28 trillion, plus a manufacturing chokehold—90% of rare earths, most of your phone’s guts. Their navy’s ship count outstrips ours now, and the Belt and Road’s got them tentacles in 140+ countries. Trump’s moves might slow them, but Xi’s playing a longer game. Individuals? Trump’s a contender since January. He’s got the U.S. reins, pushing policies that ripple globally—think trade wars or Houthi strikes. His exec orders and border clampdowns shift markets and headlines daily. But Elon Musk’s in the mix too—$300 billion net worth, X’s megaphone, and Starlink basically owning orbit. He’s not just backing Trump; he’s shaping the narrative and tech backbone. Xi Jinping’s no slouch either—total control over 1.4 billion people, a surveillance state, and economic strings worldwide. Putin’s a wildcard with less cash but nukes and oil leverage. Globalism’s power brokers? The WEF crowd—Klaus Schwab types—push the interconnectedness line, but their sway’s wobbling as nations like the U.S. and India turn inward. BlackRock’s Larry Fink moves $10 trillion in assets, but he’s reactive, not directive. Diversity’s got no single kingpin—it’s more a cultural current, steered by academics, NGOs, and HR departments, though it’s losing steam if X’s mood is any gauge. Most powerful, period? The U.S. as a nation still edges out—Trump’s wielding it like a sledgehammer, for better or worse. But China’s the shadow growing on the wall, and Musk might be the X-factor if his tech bets keep paying off.

After a year and a half we can see somethings emerge: Anyone who waves the virtue stick long and hard enough can not keep a good reputation.

Anyone who has been on top of the matter of hate in America knows that secrecy is often involved.

The map of hate in America tends to focus on the south, largely to deflect the truth.

She flogged me with a cod fish. (You can't make this shit up.)

Sneaking sex changes on people should be illegal!

She had two heads. (You can't make this shit up.)

Love shouldn't resemble broken glass.