Bremmer: Brexit Talks Will Be Ugly, Cause Economic Damage

The transcript covers a range of topics including the IMF's need to focus on politics, the implications of Brexit on the UK economy and politics, the challenges of European federalism, the impact of referendums on political landscapes, and insights into US politics and election dynamics. It highlights the complexities of global politics and the interplay between economics and political decisions.

What is one of the main challenges the IMF faces according to the discussion?

• Increasing membership fees

• Expanding into new markets

• Managing global economic growth

• Addressing local populism and political issues

What stance did Theresa May take regarding Brexit?

• Reversing the Brexit decision

• Postponing Brexit indefinitely

• A soft Brexit with economic safeguards

• A hard Brexit prioritizing immigration control

What is a potential consequence of Europe's expansion mentioned in the discussion?

• More countries joining the EU

• Stronger central governance from Brussels

• Decentralization of power within Europe

• Increased economic stability

What is a key difference between the US and UK political scenarios discussed?

• The US has more favorable demographics for Trump

• The UK has a more unified political landscape

• The US is less influenced by international politics

• The UK has stronger economic growth

How do young people in the US generally feel about identity politics according to the discussion?

• They are opposed to it

• They find it challenging to relate to

• They strongly support it

• They are indifferent to it

What historical event is mentioned as influencing voter perception through televised debates?

• The Moon Landing

• The Nixon-Kennedy debates

• The Watergate Scandal

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

What is a potential risk to the US election process mentioned in the discussion?

• Technological failures

• Economic downturn

• Natural disasters

• International interference