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The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway · October 1, 2026 · 49m

Timothy Snyder on America’s Superpower Suicide

Timothy Snyder, historian and author of On Tyranny and On Freedom, discusses his observations from a trip to Ukraine and argues that America is undermining its own global leadership. He examines how reduced US support is affecting the Ukrainian war effort, why Ukraine's outcome matters for Taiwan and nuclear proliferation, and what Canada's response to Trump reveals about resisting intimidation. Snyder also warns that the upcoming midterm elections represent a critical test for American democracy.

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Reduced US support is reshaping the Ukraine war
Snyder explains that decreased American military and financial backing is altering the trajectory of the war in Ukraine.
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Ukraine's fate influences Taiwan and nuclear proliferation
Snyder argues that the outcome in Ukraine will directly affect China’s calculations regarding Taiwan and the global nuclear proliferation landscape.

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