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Would Annexing Greenland Be Good For America

Would Annexing Greenland Be Good For America

‧ 13m 19s

Is Greenland the "Alaska of the 21st Century" or a multibillion-dollar diplomatic trap? In this episode, Sage and Sandalwood go head-to-head over the provocative proposal of U.S. annexation. As Arctic ice melts, a new scramble for resources and strategic dominance is heating up. We move past the headlines to examine whether "buying" the world’s largest island puts "America First" or simply triggers a NATO collapse and a fiscal nightmare.

Sage argues from an "America First" perspective, viewing Greenland as an "unsinkable aircraft carrier" essential for 21st-century security. By securing the Greenland-Iceland-UK (GIUK) Gap, the U.S. can block Russian and Chinese...

WILL ENGLAND WIN IT

WILL ENGLAND WIN IT

‧ 12m 40s

Sage and Sandalwood sit down for an in-depth debate dissecting England's realistic chances of hoisting the trophy at the 2026 World Cup in North America.
The Case for England: Sage takes an optimistic stance, arguing that England has every reason to be confident heading into 2026. Under Gareth Southgate, England has transformed from a team that traditionally exited in the round of 16 or quarter-finals into a powerhouse that consistently reaches semi-finals and finals
. Sage highlights England's incredible defensive organisation, noting they have conceded only nine goals across 19 matches in their last three major tournaments
. Combined with...

Have Labour's First Two Budgets Been Good For Britain

Have Labour's First Two Budgets Been Good For Britain

‧ 15m 45s

Is Labour building a sustainable future or just managing its own decline?

In this week’s episode of "Sandalwood and Sage: What we are Arguing About This Week", we tackle the big question: Have the Labour Government’s first two budgets actually been good for Britain?

Sage argues that Chancellor Rachel Reeves has masterfully pulled the UK back from the brink of a fiscal crisis. By creating over £20 billion in fiscal headroom and committing to a £100 billion public capital programme, Labour is fixing the foundations, saving crumbling public services, and lifting 450,000 children out of poverty.

Sandalwood isn't buying it....