Jimmy speaks with Alexander Mercouris of The Duran about a political and judicial crisis in Poland, which Mercouris describes as a struggle between the authority of the European Union and the sovereignty of national governments. Mercouris argues that Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s government is trying to reshape Poland’s judiciary to favor EU law, and characterizes its recent actions against judges as unconstitutional and potentially coordinated with Brussels; he also questions some of the claims made by Polish opposition politician Dominik Tarczyński, including the suggestion that adopting the euro would mean transferring Poland’s gold reserves. The discussion broadens to concerns about the EU’s expanding authority, censorship, economic sanctions against Russia, energy costs, and public opposition to military escalation, with Mercouris arguing that economic hardship and antiwar sentiment—not immigration alone—are driving protests and the rise of nationalist parties across Europe. Jimmy connects the dispute to Brexit and U.S. politics, arguing that unelected institutions and oligarchic interests have weakened democracy and increased the risk of war with Russia, while Mercouris predicts that the EU’s current political system is ultimately unsustainable, though he cautions that opposition parties have yet to offer a convincing alternative. Alexander Mercouris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMercouris The Duran on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDuran Age better at the cellular level. Go to http://qualialife.com/DORE for up to 50% off your purchase and use code DORE for an additional 15%. Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership Go to a Live Show: https://www.jimmydore.com/tour Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams LIVESTREAM & LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS: Email: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimmyDoreShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejimmydoreshow WATCH / LISTEN FREE: Videos: https://www.jimmydore.com Podcasts: https://www.jimmydore.com (Also available on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast player.) ACCESS TO FULL REPLAYABLE LIVESTREAMS: Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership SUPPORT THE JIMMY DORE SHOW: Make a Donation: https://www.jimmydore.com/ Buy Official Merch (Tees, Sweatshirts, Hats, Bags): https://thejimmydoreshow.dashery.com/ https://dobynsfamilycreations.com/collections/the-jimmy-dore-show-store DOWNLOAD OUR MOBILE APP: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jimmy-dore/id839294547 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jimmydore.jimmydore Jimmy Dore on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jimmy_Dore Stef Zamorano on Twitter: https://twitter.com/miserablelib About The Jimmy Dore Show: #TheJimmyDoreShow is a hilarious and irreverent take on news, politics and culture featuring Jimmy Dore, a professional stand up comedian, author and podcaster. The show is also broadcast on Pacifica Radio Network stations throughout the country.