Dieuwe de Boer and William McGimpsey unpack Trump’s sweeping “reciprocal tariffs,” including a 10% hit on New Zealand, examining their economic and geopolitical impact—particularly on relations with China and upcoming elections in Canada and Australia. They explore the political fallout from Marine Le Pen’s disqualification in France and the wider trend of judicial moves against right-wing candidates across Europe. Closer to home, the pair cover the scandal involving Green MP Benjamin Doyle’s controversial social media posts, and concerns about declining social cohesion in New Zealand, reflected in growing support for strongman leadership.