19 Jan 2026
23m

Thin ice: could the Greenland clash kill NATO?

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Economist Podcasts

The podcast examines the implications of Donald Trump's interest in purchasing Greenland, focusing on the potential damage to transatlantic relations and NATO. It highlights the European perspective, noting unprecedented language of "blackmail" and "intimidation" directed at the U.S., and questions the future of Article 5. Shashank Joshi, The Economist defense editor, suggests Trump's motivations range from missile defense to exploiting natural resources and expanding America's map presence. The discussion also covers the shift in megachurches towards business models and self-help messages, and the trend of podcasts evolving into video content to broaden audiences and attract streaming services like Netflix and Tubi.

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