How Trump’s Greenland threats could spark a new trade war

President Trump said his renewed efforts on taking over Greenland are partially tied to him not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. The Wall Street Journal’s Kim Mackrael joins to discuss how European leaders are responding.

Polls show Democrats with a lead over Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections. Patrick Marley of the Washington Post explains how Trump is attempting to alter how the midterms are conducted.

A proposal for a one-time tax on California’s billionaires has spurred infighting amongst Democrats. Time reports on the details of the proposed tax, and how billionaires are pushing back.

Plus, authorities in Spain say at least 40 are dead after the country’s worst rail disaster in a decade, Iran’s state TV was hacked, and remembering the legendary fashion designer Valentino following his death aged 93.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.