Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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President Trump has been threatening to “take back” the Panama Canal since he regained power. In this episode, listen to testimony from officials serving on the Federal Maritime Commission who explain why the Panama Canal has become a focus of the administration and examine whether or not we need to be concerned about an impending war for control of the canal.

Find all our sources in the show notes on our website: congressionaldish.com/cd312-threatening-panamas-canal

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