⚡️ Tariffs, Tantrums, and a New Canadian PM: This Week in Political Chaos
From Trump’s latest “two dolls” solution to Canada rejecting populist nonsense, this week’s headlines are a mix of absurd, alarming, and unexpectedly hopeful.
In this episode of You Can’t Make This Up, we break down three real political stories that feel more like satire than news — but trust us, they actually happened.
First up, Donald Trump brushes off the economic fallout of his massive import tariffs by suggesting kids might be fine with “two dolls instead of 30.” Meanwhile, economists are sounding alarms, and American businesses are bracing for supply chain chaos. Inflation? Job losses? Who needs details when you’ve got doll math?
Next, we dig into the latest Washington Post–ABC News Ipsos poll that shows Trump’s approval ratings plunging fast. Turns out Americans aren’t thrilled about authoritarian vibes, trade war tantrums, or dreams of a third term. Even Elon Musk’s growing political influence is making voters uneasy. Imagine that.
And finally — a story that actually restores faith in humanity: Canada elects former central banker Mark Carney as Prime Minister. An economist with real-world credentials and international respect, Carney defeated Pierre Poilievre, the self-styled populist many dubbed “Maple MAGA.” Nearly 60% of Canadians rejected Poilievre’s rage politics in favor of actual leadership. Take notes, America.
🎧 Whether you're here to cringe, laugh, or find a sliver of hope — we've got you.
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Welcome to âYou Canât Make This Up,â ⦠the show where we unpack three real political stories that are equal parts absurd, frustrating, and sometimes ⦠oddly inspiring.
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Weâre not here to play party favourites. If itâs corrupt, cruel, or just plain clueless, weâre talking about it. From boneheaded bills to billion-dollar blunders ⦠and the rare win that gives us hope ⦠weâve got it all. Letâs dive into this weekâs headlines.
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Well ⦠according to the New York Post, Trump has finally solved the looming economic crisis caused by his 145% tariffs on Chinese imports ... by suggesting that, and I quote, âmaybe the children will have two dolls instead of 30.â
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Yep, that's his plan. While shipping volumes plummet and retailers warn of empty shelves, Trump casually waved it off in a cabinet meeting this week. He basically told America, âSuck it up, kids â consumer choice is overrated.â
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Meanwhile, economists are sounding alarms about price spikes, lost jobs, and the global ripple effects of this stunt. But donât worry ... your toddler might not have thirty dolls, but at least youâll teach them about austerity by age four. Fiscal responsibility: Barbie edition.
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According to a brand-new Washington PostâABC News Ipsos poll, the American public isnât exactly loving Trumpâs Greatest Hits Tour ... approval ratings are tanking, fast.
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Turns out people arenât thrilled about sky-high tariffs, mass deportations, or that whole âmaybe a third termâ thing. Who knew? The poll, conducted just last week, shows a majority of Americans now disapprove of Trumpâs immigration and trade policies ... and many are openly mocking ideas like buying Greenland or strong-arming Canada.
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Even Elon Muskâs political meddling isnât playing well with voters. So while the MAGA base stays loud, the rest of the country seems to be quietly saying ⦠âmaybe not this time, Don.â
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And now ⦠a little good news from north of the border. Canadians just did what many Americans wish they could: they elected an actual economist ... not a conspiracy-peddling podcast bro ... to lead their country.
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Thatâs right ... Mark Carney, former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor, is now Prime Minister, winning on a campaign of stability, experience, and facts. Meanwhile, nearly 60% of voters flatout rejected the walking Red-Bull Can known as Pierre Poilievre ... a man critics described as âMaple MAGAâ and âTikTok populist without the charm.â
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Canadians took one look at ragebait politics, anti-science bluster, and attacks on the press and said, âYeah⦠no thanks, eh.â Turns out basic decency still polls pretty well in Canada.
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Thatâs it for this âYou Canât Make This Upâ episode. Three stories, one rollercoaster of a political week. If it made you laugh, sigh, or text your group chat in disbelief ⦠mission accomplished.
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Weâll be back with more truth-telling, myth-busting, and nonsense-calling next t
