"I never want to close one chapter of my life entirely, so I will always be an advocate in the relationship between the US and Denmark."
- Rufus Gifford
Join us for this special episode featuring Fmr. US Ambassador, Rufus Gifford.
With Trump’s cancellation of the state visit to Denmark, we discuss; Trump’s breach of diplomatic protocol, the state of Danish-American relations, character and mental health in public service, and insights into the upcoming 2020 election.
Episode Takeaways
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Vacation in Denmark and participation in Pride [1:37]
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Thought on Danes’ reaction to Trump’s cancelation of state visit [4:16]
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Trump and the US ambassador’s reaction in the media [7:01]
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Thoughts on dealing with similar political affairs [16:44]
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Comments on Trump being a master of branding [21:20]
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Influence on the American image [27:19]
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The human elements of working in politics [31:44]
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Mental health and public services [34:00]
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A good government model [44:22]
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Questions from Global Denmark Podcast audience [47:48]
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Closing comments [50:27]
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