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The All-In Podcast · August 13, 2026 · 1h 11m

Rahm Emanuel: Trump's Foreign Policy, China, Europe's Decline, Immigration & DSA vs Democrats

Rahm Emanuel joins Jason Calacanis and David Friedberg to discuss American foreign policy, China, Europe's decline, immigration, fiscal health, and education. The conversation moves from his time in the Clinton and Obama administrations to present-day strategic questions about Taiwan and the global economy. Domestic policy debates cover immigration models, college subsidies, and the government's role in markets. The episode closes with a discussion of the DSA and the coalition inside the Democratic Party.

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Highlights

Lessons from Clinton and Obama00:01:16
Emanuel reflects on lessons from his time working in the Clinton and Obama administrations.
China, Economic Blocs, and Taiwan00:07:45
Emanuel discusses how to approach conflict with China, the formation of a new economic bloc, isolation dynamics, and Taiwan.
Europe's Decline00:28:49
Emanuel and the hosts explore reasons for the decay of the West.
Immigration and College Subsidies00:38:37
Emanuel discusses US immigration solutions, countries to emulate, and subsidizing college for Americans.
National Debt, Market Intervention, and Education00:46:55
Emanuel and the hosts discuss the national debt, government interference in markets, and fixing education.
DSA vs. Democrats01:09:24
Emanuel discusses the fight between the DSA and the Democratic Party.
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