Is Europe part of America?

In this episode of Live Players, Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg discuss the global influence of U.S. politics on Western countries, the persistence of Western civilization as a political unit, the synchronization of political interests via the internet, and the potential for significant right-wing and free speech shifts in Europe given increased American cultural influence.
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LINKS:
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:28) Global perception of US politics
(00:59) Western influence and model countries
(04:16) Pan-Western news cycle
(06:52) European focus on US politics
(10:52) The role of social media
(14:18) Sponsor: Netsuite
(15:31) Potential political shifts in Europe
(23:41) Free speech and sovereignty
(30:24) Gray democracy and the aging voter base
(31:11) Cultural shifts and political fluidity in Europe
(33:17) Demand for change and European political dynamics
(37:22) Sovereignty and global power structures
(41:40) Industrial and digital sovereignty
(49:27) Cultural influence and military power
(55:01) Wrap