The United States' criticism of the 'foreign agents' law and support for the pro-EU protesters is a relevant topic covered.
The episode discusses perceptions of the United States in the Balkans, as well as Yugopnik's experiences and observations while living and working in the US, which challenged his initial pro-capitalist views.
The United States, as a key focus across several podcast episodes, is a central topic that is explored from various angles, including its economic performance, geopolitical dynamics, domestic policy debates, and international relations.
Several episodes delve into the United States' economic landscape, examining factors such as the country's stock market performance in comparison to Canada "Canada's Market: Apathy Means Opportunity", the challenges faced by Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers in the US market "China's EV price war hits BYD profits", and the broader implications of the US's changing world order as discussed by Ray Dalio ""People Don't Know What's Coming!" Prepare For The Changing World Order! | Ray Dalio (Replay)".
The podcast episodes also touch on the United States' involvement in international affairs, including its role in the Julian Assange extradition case "Another Take: The trial of Julian Assange", its relationship with Qatar and Egypt in the context of the hostage situation in Gaza "A Hostage Family Gets Proof of Life", and its historical involvement in the Korean War "The Korean War".
Domestic US issues, such as the country's political polarization and the protests in Georgia against the 'foreign agents' law, are also discussed in the podcast episodes, highlighting the complex and multifaceted nature of the United States as a topic of interest.