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Isaac Stone Fish, author of America Second: How America's Elites Are Making China Stronger, investigates how American political, corporate, and cultural elites have become deeply entangled with the Chinese Communist Party(CCP) since the 1970s. He identifies Henry Kissinger as the most influential figure in this relationship, alleging that Kissinger's consulting model prioritized personal profit and CCP interests over American national security. The book also critiques the Bush and Clinton families for their roles in romancing Beijing and facilitating China's entry into the WTO. A significant portion of the book is dedicated to the self-censorship of Hollywood, where studios now reflexively avoid critical portrayals of China to maintain market access. Stone Fish details how the CCP uses "psychological manipulation" to force apologies from executives like Michael Eisner and to silence stars like Richard Gere. This influence extends to sports, highlighted by LeBron James' criticism of Daryl Morey for supporting democracy in Hong Kong. Stone Fish argues that while trade was initially sold as a means to democratize China, it has instead empowered a more authoritarian regime under Xi Jinping. He warns that the CCP's success in using American "interlocutors" and "friends" has allowed it to pursue genocide in Xinjiang and aggressive "wolf warrior" diplomacy with minimal resistance from the West's most powerful institutions. He urges a new consensus to address the national security and ethical risks posed by these ties. (4)1935 Beijing
Mark Clifford, author of Today Hong Kong, Tomorrow the World: What China's Crackdown Reveals About Its Plans to End Freedom Everywhere, documents the collapse of freedom in Hong Kong, describing the CCP's strategy as an "anaconda in the chandelier" that exerts control through subtle intimidation and sudden, lethal strikes. He traces the city's struggle for democracy from the 2014 Umbrella Movement to the massive 2019 protests against a proposed extradition bill. Clifford highlights the role of Jimmy Lai, the courageous media mogul behind Apple Daily, who was eventually imprisoned for his commitment to nonviolent opposition. The book explores how Beijing systematically dismantled Hong Kong's "high degree of autonomy" by bypassing local laws and imposing a draconian National Security Law in 2020. Clifford argues that this was not just a local event but a demonstration of the CCP's broader plan to use economic weapons, surveillance technology, and co-opted elites to silence dissent globally. He notes that the CCP successfully used Hong Kong's legal and administrative systems as tools of repression rather than protection. Clifford concludes with a warning that the tactics used to crush Hong Kong are being exported worldwide. He cites instances of Chinese diplomats threatening foreign politicians and activists in the diaspora, emphasizing that eternal vigilance is the only defense against the CCP's expansionist authoritarianism. The death of liberty in Hong Kong, he argues, serves as a chilling preview of the CCP's vision for the rest of the world. (7)1930s
I sat down with human rights advocate Benedict Rogers to examine the Vatican's controversial agreement with the CCP, the persecution of China's underground Church, the crackdown in Hong Kong, and the ongoing allegations of forced organ harvesting. We also discuss what Catholics—and all people of goodwill—can do to stand with those suffering under communist repression.
What’s happening with the BC Conservatives and who will win the next round of federal byelections. Links Rob Shaw: BC Conservatives urged to stop using term ‘First Nations’ Findlay says ‘no directive' to B.C. Conservatives on First Nations terminology | Victoria News Executive director of BC Conservatives is out as Kerry-Lynne Findlay reshapes party leadership – The Globe and Mail Jas Johal on Conservative talking points Kerry-Lynne Findlay doesn’t deny she called Teresa Wat ‘CCP’ as B.C. Conservative leader faces more challenges Jas Johal on MLAs refusing to resign seats for Kerry-Lynne Findlay Kelly Greene’s break from NDP cabinet solidarity a potential problem for David Eby, experts say Former OneBC chief of staff sues MLA Dallas Brodie over firing and alleged defamation campaign ‘Blanket’ forced treatment of involuntary psychiatric patients unconstitutional, B.C. court rules | CBC News Ottawa to scrap base contribution requirements for U.S. streamers – The Wire Report Ottawa plans to end ‘Netflix tax,’ replace with public Canadian content funding: document | CBC News Carney rules out using energy as leverage in U.S. trade talks – The Globe and Mail Carney says he doesn’t ‘see the value’ in using energy as leverage in U.S. trade talks | CBC News. Carney calls August byelections for 3 ridings in Ontario, Quebec and B.C. | CBC News EXCLUSIVE: Former NDP leader Jagmeet Singh being considered for Destination Canada's top job Ethics watchdog’s exoneration of Trudeau on We Charity file can be legally reviewed, top court says | CBC News
Xi Jinping recently spoke in Beijing, promoting a Chinese Communist Party initiative seeking Beijing's international control over the expansion of cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology. This episode explores how Xi and the CCP are using the AI governance initiative as the latest ideological-warfare tool in pursing global domination under Marxism-Leninism with Chinese characteristics. The counterproposal section looks at the work of the great Polish philosopher Leszek Kolakowski who provides important ideas that can effectively counter Marxism. The news portion discusses how China is using AI to bolster its military forces and instead of an interview, this episode present excerpts of an important speech by Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the urgent need to defeat the growing threat of Marxist-motivated violence. This episode is must listening!
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The values Americans hold dear—such as freedom of speech, religious liberty, and democratic elections—are weaponized by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), says Tianliang Zhang, an author, historian, and popular commentator on China affairs.In this episode, he argues that the CCP devised a master plan called “America against America” to exploit those very freedoms and openness in order to undermine U.S. interests.The concept was developed by Wang Huning in 1989, chairman of China's top political advisory body, the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).“But how to implement that, that's the unrestricted war,” Zhang says.Unrestricted warfare is a CCP doctrine of leveraging everything as a tool of war, whether it be fentanyl, the media, or election integrity.How is this war waged in practice? The transnational repression targeting Falun Gong practitioners is one such example.The Falun Gong meditation practice was popular in China during the 1990s. An estimated 70 million to 100 million people took it up, crediting it for health benefits and mental well-being. In 1999, the CCP unleashed a nationwide persecution, subjecting the practitioners to various abuses, including slave labor and forced organ harvesting.“CCP sees it as [the] number one threat in its history … so they use American media, they use the freedom of speech here, they use the justice system here to persecute Falun Gong [practitioners],” Zhang said.The CCP's goal, Zhang says, is to “eliminate all the independent thoughts” that do not conform to communist ideology.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
This is a steam release before major testimony in the Senate. These are fun times. Who made Fauci the bitch to be blamed later? The spectacle of questioning one man. It avoids the evil network supporting him. Ron Klain was the primary Covid organizer. Fauci's role was always to be humiliated. Single black women in Tennessee were his test subjects. We have everything we need. He's got small dick energy. All roads lead to Obama. Truth ruptures everything. We are making it less rare. The architecture that connects money, tech and land. Doug Bergham matters too. CCP and Bill Gates helped Bergham a lot. No paper trails are available. Biden loved Bergham. So much crime happened in North Dakota. Tracking football fans helped design the tracking app. Influencers are a distraction. Bill Gates has a Q clearance that was approved by Ron Klain. The Department Of Energy does lots of emergency modeling. It's like we're talking to five year old kids. Threaten jail until they open up. Victorians protect power and not people. Traitors are groomed from the start. God's tree represents choices. It's time to do revolutionary things. Be careful who you ask for help. Lot's of winning is happening. Do you think you have the grand plan? God's plan will always override it.
Days before ASEAN's foreign ministers landed in Manila, a Chinese Coast Guard sailor clubbed a Filipino sailor bloody at Second Thomas Shoal. Beijing normally lowers the temperature before diplomatic set pieces. This time it raised it, and nobody outside China knows whether that was a local commander improvising or a deliberate message.Co-host Ray Powell was in Manila for all of it, and this week he and Jim Carouso work through why the gray zone war across East Asia is heating up again and why it reaches well beyond a few contested reefs.The Philippines chairs ASEAN in 2026, and this month hosted regional foreign ministers as well as China's Wang Yi and America's Marco Rubio. Ray and Jim work through why a quarter-century of Code of Conduct negotiations still lead nowhere: China's nine-dash line claim is maximalist; its 1996 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea ratification carved out "historic rights" incompatible with UNCLOS itself; it rejected the UNCLOS-prescribed 2016 arbitration outright; and it profits from talks that never end, or from a code weak enough to push UNCLOS aside. Ray owns the “code-of-conduct pessimist” label and explains why.On the related political warfare front, Ray's new report traces how the CCP's United Front Work Department has captured Chinese-language education in the Philippines: teachers supplied through so-called "blood transfusion" and "blood generation" plans; Beijing-supplied materials; career pipelines into Chinese state firms; and how much if it homes back to Jinan University, whose Center for Philippine Studies-hosted symposium recently declared the Philippines' northernmost islands to be China's. Finally, the Bashi breakout: China Coast Guard patrols east of Taiwan along the Japan-Philippines EEZ boundary, radio challenges to inbound shipping and Beijing's boast of "inspecting" more than a hundred vessels. Ray's question: will we look back and say Taiwan's quarantine actually began here – not with an open declaration, but one incremental squeeze at a time, as more and more ship captains quietly decide that complying is cheaper than resisting?Subscribe for your weekly Indo-Pacific briefing.Follow us on X, @IndoPacPodcast, LinkedIn or FacebookFollow Ray Powell on X, @GordianKnotRay, or LinkedIn, or check out his maritime transparency work at SeaLightFollow Jim Carouso on LinkedInSponsored by BowerGroupAsia, a strategic advisory firm that specializes in the Indo-Pacific
So-called “frontier” artificial intelligence is going rogue. Think of it as FrankenAI. Anthropic and OpenAI have both reported in recent days that their AI agents have autonomously attacked other organizations, apparently without authorization from humans or prior notice. The trouble is this is assuredly but a small foretaste of what is being unleashed. Leaders in the industry like Elon Musk have been warning for some time that the pell-mell pursuit of ever more powerful AI technology risks creating instruments for the destruction of civilization. The notion that we must do so lest we “lose the race” with Communist China, sets up a no-win nightmare: Either we create doomsday AI or they do, with the help of American big tech. We better hit “pause” on both our own headlong rush to create FrankenAI and stop enabling the CCP's. This is Frank Gaffney.
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- Anthony Fauci to head into Senate testimony as diary entries appear to contradict his public positions on lockdowns, school closures, vaccines and the origins of COVID. - CNN shuts down an attempt to discuss the Fauci revelations, fueling accusations that major media outlets are protecting a longtime source and political ally. - A newly published report names prominent journalists allegedly hosted by CCP-linked influence groups and questions whether favorable China coverage follows those trips. - A Massachusetts bill proposes a permanent Muslim affairs commission tasked with identifying and recommending Muslim candidates for government positions, sparking constitutional concerns. - Zohran Mamdani rejects calls from 9/11 families to stay away and confirms he will attend the 25th-anniversary commemoration. Today's podcast is sponsored by : PARAMOUNT PLUS - Don't Miss “Lioness” - all episodes streaming August 2nd on Paramount Plus You can now WATCH and chat with The Gerry Callahan Show LIVE on Newsmax's social media channels (Facebook, X/Twitter, YouTube, Rumble) Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media: • Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB • X/Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter • Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG • YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV • Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV • TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX • GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax • Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX • Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax • BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com • Parler: http://app.parler.com/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Chinese Communist Party has been paying off key figures in the United States to do the regime's bidding. Recently declassified intelligence reports show the regime was paying people to push propaganda to undermine the image of the president and the United States as a whole, as well as to divide the country, and to push narratives favorable to the CCP. And new reports are giving more details on how these operations may have been carried out.We'll discuss this topic and others in this episode of Crossroads.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
Craig Collins shares commentary for Dana. Newly released Joe Biden audio tapes reference the mishandling of political classified material. President Trump remarks on Fox and Friends about the latest Fauci diaries. Lindsey Graham's funeral service is held in Washington. Kaitlan Collins went on The Daily Show to react to Trump's remarks comparing her to Dylan Mulvaney. Mayor Mamdani just announced that he will be opening 5 city-run, tax-funded grocery stores. The CCP flies a bunch of American media members out to China. Iran puts out propaganda including instructions on how to assassinate Melania Trump. Sean Hannity grills John Thune on not getting rid of the filibuster.Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make The Dana Show possible…Laundry Saucehttps://LaundrySauce.comMake laundry day the best day of the week with Laundry Sauce. Get 20% off your entire order with code DANA.Byrnahttps://Byrna.com/DanaTrusted by law enforcement, security professionals, and everyday Americans—defend yourself and your family with Byrna.HumanNhttps://Humann.com/DanaGet the limited edition Watermelon Flavor and find out how to get a FREE 30-day supply before they sell out.Patriot Mobilehttp://PatriotMobile.com/DANAVisit online or call 972-PATRIOT and use promo code DANA for a FREE month of service.Relief Factorhttps://ReliefFactor.comDeclare your independence from pain with Relief Factor—start the 3-Week QuickStart for just $17.76Ghost Bedhttps://GhostBed.com/DANAGhostBed has the cooling luxury mattress you need for the best summer sleep. Use code DANA for an extra 10% off sitewide.Webroothttps://Webroot.com/DanaSave 60% off Webroot. Protect your devices. Protect your family. Protect your peace of mind. Live a better digital life with Webroot. Fast Growing Treeshttps://FastGrowingTrees.com/DanaGet an additional 20% off your first Fast Growing Trees. Get Better Plants and better looking yard. Subscribe today and stay in the loop on all things news with The Dana Show. Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramXMore InfoWebsite
Reason eleventy billion we need to pass the SAVE America Act, acting DNI Bill Pulte drops eye watering news about the voter rolls in more than a dozen states being compromised by the CCP. So... China IS controlling US elections....? Investigative reporter Catherine Herridge drops a sit-down with a former senior CIA official turned whistleblower and what he says about Covid and Fauci's handling of it will captivate you.
Lawrence Lepard on bear market psychology. Everyone is short-term, negative, and attacking each other over BIP110 and Saylor. His read: we are winning, this is the moment to get friends buying, and he expects much higher highs within 18 to 24 months. The big print thesis. Lepard is watching the yen carry trade, a near-vertical Japanese 10-year, and the US 10-year at 4.70 with 5% as the Fed's red line. Druckenmiller-adjacent circles think Japan breaks first. "The math ain't mathing." A roughly $2T deficit while total debt grew $3.5T in twelve months. Hank Paulson resurfacing after fifteen years to suggest a Fed break-the-glass program reads to Lepard as a trial balloon for the big print. Reading Kevin Warsh. Lepard's take: Warsh is abandoning the Phillips curve for a supply-side inflation story, talks like a balance-sheet hawk for the bond market's benefit, and will likely cut in September. Fed governor hawkishness is kabuki. The AI credit crack. Cory: Nvidia credit default swaps blew out overnight, Korea down 11% and chipmakers 13%. Oracle sits one notch above junk at 6x leverage. Lepard adds $3.8T trapped in private equity and private credit, all mismarked. Socialism for the rich. Frank Corva, reporting from New York, argues the US is not capitalist: Altman and Amodei asking Washington for stakes is the state picking winners. Cory's framing, via Saifedean, is that taking from everyone to give to your friends is the harder sell. US versus China capitalism. Cory: America anoints monopolies and builds regulatory moats, while the CCP directs investment from the top then permits cutthroat competition. It happened in EVs and it is happening in AI. Open-weight Chinese models are the destabilizer. A live bear debate. Gordon Johnson of GLJ Research brought three objections: private money has failed before, Bitcoin is not a real asset, and fixed supply breaks an economy. Cory and Lepard countered that a protocol with no issuer is not private money. First duress-code prosecution. Samuel Tunick, an American citizen, was pulled into secondary inspection at Atlanta, pressured for his phone passcode, and entered a GrapheneOS duress code that wiped it. He is now charged federally with destroying property to prevent seizure. Adoption from the actual front lines. Corva on the Kibera slum's Afribit circular economy, single mothers saving for college, India cracking down on BitChat alongside Signal and Telegram, and Indonesia approving Fedi ecash. His hill to die on: Bitcoin is money.
Machel and Santokie jump into the CCP studio to talk all things West Indies test cricket in 2026. What is the correct metric for Daren Sammy? How many tests can West Indies reasonably target to win in 2026? Which players may be called up in 2026? Lock in to another CCP Patreon special episode. As ever please leave a rating, review, comment and follow the Caribbean Cricket Podcast. No other channel keeps it as real as we do on the Caribbean Cricket Podcast. If you'd like to support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you can become a patron for as little as £2/$2 a month here - https://www.patreon.com/Caribcricket If you would like to read some high quality articles on West Indies cricket - please subscribe to our brand new site - Caribbean Cricket News on CounterPress • West Indies Cricket independent news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the first hour Jeff talks about the CCPS lawsuit and then chats with Tim Anderson.
Episode 5545: CCP's Plan To Remove Donald Trump From The Presidency; Dragging Europe Into Iran
Here at The Remnant, our hate list is rather long: Woodrow Wilson, electoral primaries, German romanticism … the list goes on and on. But if there's one we hate that doesn't get enough air time, it's Chinese communism. We hate Chinese communism. That's why we've recruited from the ranks of America's foremost anti-CCP institution—that's the American Enterprise Institute, for those of you who live under rocks—to bring you the latest on Chinese grand strategy. AEI's Audrye Wong joins Jonah Goldberg to discuss Beijing's international investment, Chinese diaspora, influence operations, Taiwan, bribery, Chinese culture, American investment in Asia, Orbán's Hungary, Russia-China relations, democracy, Han supremacy, and how Americans should think about countering the threat across the Pacific. Show Notes: —Subversion and Seduction: China's Economic Statecraft —Zach Cooper in Foreign Affairs: “Asia After America” —Jonah's last book The Remnant is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a nonpartisan perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including the Saturday Ruminant, audio versions of all our articles and newsletters, and Jonah's twice-weekly G-File—click here. Instructions on how to set up your members-only feed can be found here, and if you'd like to remove all ads from your podcast experience, consider becoming a premium Dispatch member by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Day Break | DEMOCRATS IN FREEFALL: The Socialist Wing Seizes Control --- 00:00 - Monologue 19:20 – Kent Strang, Managing Director at Americans for Prosperity. Strang discusses the impact of the proposed "Working Families Tax Cut," examining how lower taxes, pro-growth economic policies, and reduced government burdens could affect workers, businesses, and the broader U.S. economy. 28:20 – Marc Werner, CEO of GhostBed. Werner discusses the company's cooling sleep technology, explaining how mattress design can help improve sleep quality during the summer months and provide relief for hot sleepers looking for a more comfortable night's rest. 38:31 - Monologue Featuring Ivey Gruber 47:33 – Stacy Malkan, co-founder and managing editor of U.S. Right to Know. Malkan discusses her organization's reporting on the Trump administration's relationship with the pesticide industry, examining regulatory decisions, public health concerns, and ongoing debates over agricultural policy and chemical safety. 57:51 – Hunter Lovell, Midwest Regional Communications Director for the Republican National Committee. Lovell previews President Trump's upcoming visit to Michigan, discusses the Republican Party's strategy heading into the final 100 days before the midterm elections, and outlines the party's priorities on election integrity, job creation, and maintaining congressional majorities. 1:17:04 - Monologue 1:26:07 – Ivey Gruber, President of the Michigan Talk Network. Gruber discusses expectations surrounding President Trump's visit to Michigan before turning to several unusual national headlines, including recent wildlife encounters in national parks, remarkable survival stories, and other noteworthy events making news across the country. 1:36:23 – Steve Lance, Senior Investigative Journalist, host of The Capitol Report, and spokesman for the documentary UNBROKEN: The Untold Story of Shen Yun. Lance discusses allegations of Chinese Communist Party influence within American institutions, examining how he believes the CCP seeks to shape public discourse, target dissidents, and expand its influence inside the United States. 1:45:13 – Perry Johnson, Michigan businessman, author, and gubernatorial candidate. Johnson discusses the Michigan Republican gubernatorial primary, recent campaign developments, the growing role of data centers in the state's economy, President Trump's visit to Michigan, and other major issues shaping the state's political landscape. --- Check out our brand new podcast, 'Forgotten America'... Episode 24 is live NOW at Steve Gruber on YouTube! Link below: https://youtu.be/UrGZQdE62jA
In some quarters there is a demand for young leg-spinner Vitel Lawes to be fast-tracked into the West Indies team. Machel jumped into the CCP booth to outline the best pathway for Vitel Lawes if we are not to hinder his future development. As ever please leave a rating, review, comment and follow the Caribbean Cricket Podcast. No other channel keeps it as real as we do on the Caribbean Cricket Podcast. If you'd like to support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you can become a patron for as little as £2/$2 a month here - https://www.patreon.com/Caribcricket If you would like to read some high quality articles on West Indies cricket - please subscribe to our brand new site - Caribbean Cricket News on CounterPress • West Indies Cricket independent news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Morning XTRA with Tug and Los delivers conservative talk on the biggest political, cultural, and news stories of the day. Smart analysis, unapologetic opinions, and real conversations every weekday morning. Every weekday from 6a to 10a! Tug, Los, and Victor Armendariz recap a great weekend for the Braves before diving into the political stories dominating the headlines. The guys discuss why they believe the SAVE America Act could become a major issue for Democrats heading into the midterm elections, Trump having the jokes at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, polling on Democratic support for socialism, new questions surrounding the DNC, and that former President Joe Biden was compromised by China. They also examine the latest debate over Sharia law, education in America, and hear from economist Milton Friedman on why he believed capitalism works. On today's show:• Weekend recap, including another strong series for the Braves and Andruw Jones is offically a Hall of Famer• A terrorist attack at a Pride parade in Germany is blamed on "Far-Right" Terrorism• Why Sharia law must be stopped• America's education problems go beyond reading—they include math, too• Flashback: Milton Friedman explains why he trusted capitalism• "No truer words have ever been spoken"Atlanta's ONLY All Conservative News & Talk Station.: https://www.xtra1063.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Morning Xtra with Tug and Los delivers conservative talk on the biggest political, cultural, and news stories of the day. Smart analysis, unapologetic opinions, and real conversations every weekday morning. Every weekday from 6a to 10a! Victor Armendariz fills in for Los! First thing to know: Joe Biden was compromised by China Flashback: Milton Friedman explains why he fully trusts capitalism No truer words have ever been spoken Atlanta's ONLY All Conservative News & Talk Station.: https://www.xtra1063.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Craig Collins sits in for Dana. A Jewish man is stabbed in Manhattan by an assailant allegedly yelling ‘Allahu Akbar'. The White House Correspondents' Dinner will be held for the second time Friday evening with heightened security measures. The House is investigating leftist non-profits for political fraud and ties to the CCP. Jasmine Crockett compares Trump to Hitler, yet again. Elon Musk eviscerates a liberal reporter with The Economist. Sen. Rand Paul admits he hasn't talked to Mitch McConnell recently. Rep. Brandon Gill gives another masterclass when asking a woke administrator about DEI. Trump speaks out on the recent AI data center debate. A USA Today Reporter compares Caitlin Clark's WNBA presence to Emmett Till and blames Clark for racist death threats against Black WNBA players. Plus, more commentary.Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make The Dana Show possible…Byrnahttps://Byrna.com/DanaTrusted by law enforcement, security professionals, and everyday Americans—defend yourself and your family with Byrna.HumanNhttps://Humann.com/DanaGet the limited edition Watermelon Flavor and find out how to get a FREE 30-day supply before they sell out.Patriot Mobilehttp://PatriotMobile.com/DANAVisit online or call 972-PATRIOT and use promo code DANA for a FREE month of service.Relief Factorhttps://ReliefFactor.comDeclare your independence from pain with Relief Factor—start the 3-Week QuickStart for just $17.76Ghost Bedhttps://GhostBed.com/DANAGhostBed has the cooling luxury mattress you need for the best summer sleep. Use code DANA for an extra 10% off sitewide.Noble Goldhttps://NobleGoldInvestments.com/DanaIf you want to see how physical gold and silver could fit into your portfolio, download Noble Gold Investments FREE Wealth Protection Kit.Concerned Women For Americahttps://ConcernedWomen.org/DanaTogether, we can defend our girls, equip parents and protect the next generation. Subscribe today and stay in the loop on all things news with The Dana Show. Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramXMore InfoWebsite
Get access to The Backroom, with 100+ exclusive episodes of 1Dime Radio, on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OneDimeIn this episode of 1Dime Radio, I am joined by Jack Ross, an independent historian, acquisitions editor at Sublation Media, and author of The Socialist Party of America: A Complete History and The Strange Death of American Exceptionalism. We compare today's DSA with America's Old Left, recovering the forgotten non-communist and anti-communist socialist tradition of Norman Thomas, A. Philip Randolph, and Bayard Rustin while discussing DSA 2.0, Zohran Mamdani, the Old Left–New Left rupture, the Popular Front, Cold War liberalism, Stalinism, the CCP, Hasan Piker, and the crisis of the contemporary online left.In the Patreon-exclusive Backroom, we discuss Jack's theses on Trotskyism and neoconservatism, the infamous Trotskyist-to-neoconservative pipeline, and the complicated history of Jewish anti-Zionism, American Zionism, and Zionism more broadly.You can listen to 1Dime Radio on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get podcasts.Timestamps:0:00 Backroom Preview: Tankies and American Socialism2:36 Intro3:34 Jack Ross and America's Old Left15:07 Anti-Communist Socialists and DSA 2.026:13 Norman Thomas, the New Left, and the Popular Front35:38 Woke Left, Stalinists, and Cold War Liberalism45:19 McCarthyism, Foreign Influence, and the CCP50:16 Hasan Piker and the Crisis of the Online LeftGUEST:Jack Ross, independent historian, acquisitions editor at Sublation Media, and author of The Socialist Party of America: A Complete History, The Strange Death of American Exceptionalism, and Rabbi Outcast: Elmer Berger and American Jewish Anti-ZionismThe Socialist Party of America: A Complete History: https://sublationmedia.com/product/the-socialist-party-of-america-a-complete-history/The Strange Death of American Exceptionalism: https://sublationmedia.com/product/the-strange-death-of-american-exceptionalism/Theses on Trotskyism and Neoconservatism: https://nonzionism.com/p/theses-on-trotskyism-and-neoconservatismSublation Media: https://sublationmedia.com/FOLLOW 1Dime:1Dime Radio YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@1dimeradioSubstack: https://1dimereview.substack.com/X/Twitter: https://x.com/1DimeOfficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyof1dime/Main 1Dime YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1DimeeOutro Music by Karl CaseyLeave a like, comment, and subscribe. Give 1Dime Radio a 5-star rating on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.
Joining Audrey for this week's REELTalk - Bestselling author of Beyond Treason, LTG THOMAS McINERNEY of CCNS will be with us! PLUS, bestselling author of Mao's America, XI VAN FLEET will be here to discuss her new book, Made In America! PLUS, Dr. STEVEN BUCCI of the Heritage FDN! AND, direct from Madrid, Spain, former communist HECTOR RAMIREZ will be here! PLUS, Comedian/Comedy Writer MIKE FINE will be here! In the words of Benjamin Franklin, "If we do not hang together, we shall surely hang separately." Come hang with us...
On today's show Ben and Andrew begin with takeaways from OpenAI's sandboxing snafu, including a reminder that the big bad wolf is real, OpenAI's failures, and the timing challenge with warnings from AI labs. From there: Talking through Ben's article on Kimi K3 and the future of open weights AI models in the U.S., including why the U.S. open source market has stagnated, the motives of various tech constituencies to drive competition with OpenAI and Anthropic, the difference between the training market and the inference market, intelligence as a commodity, and why OpenAI and Anthropic may have a more defensible lead than it seems. At the end: The government's disagreements about how to handle Chinese models, the argument for encouraging U.S. distillation, the security risks of building atop Chinese infrastructure, an email about Chinese innovation, concerns over American credentialism, and a potential curveball from the CCP after a week of Kimi anxiety.
The Trump administration announces a U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal, Volodymyr Zelenskyy fires Ukraine's commander-in-chief, over 140 people are dead in a tragic offshore migrant accident near Mauritania, Jeff Bezos and the U.K. government back a $2.6 billion valued AI startup, Elon Musk says Grok will make a "historically accurate' Odyssey, GOP senators push a CCP "victims" memorial in Washington, D.C., France bans social media for youth under 15, a suspected Epstein model recruiter is found dead at his Paris home, a report claims that U.S. funding cuts are impeding global HIV treatment, and a report suggests that burned areas in the Amazon rainforest fell to a record low in 2025. Sources: Verity.News
Joseph Sternberg. Joseph Sternberg analyzes China's struggling economy, citing a real estate implosion, high youth unemployment, and demographic decline. Unlike Japan's historical democratic transition, Xi Jinping's adversarial posture and reliance on subsidized exports face global resistance, leaving the CCP with few ideological options for a virtuous recovery. (7)1880 NANTUCKET
Never-Trumper frauds never wanted to stop the steal of our money - and Trump wants to tear it all down. PLUS, Steve Lance, investigative voice of the new documentary UNBROKEN: The Untold Story of Shen Yun, discusses the slow creep of communism knocking at our door as his documentary exposes the forces behind the CCP undermining the Shen Yun performances that revive 5000 years of Chinese culture. Watch UNBROKEN: The Untold Story of Shen Yun on your favorite streaming platforms or for free at NTDfilms.com And Gregory Wrightstone, Executive Director of the CO2 Coalition, tells Shaun about Canada's firefighting plan and how the human and Democrat policies induce fires on National Forest properties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
China's influence inside the United States may be far greater than most Americans realize. In this episode of The Tudor Dixon Podcast, Tudor Dixon sits down with Michael Lucci, Founder, CEO, and Chairman of State Armor, to examine how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is allegedly expanding its influence through election interference, higher education, critical infrastructure, birth tourism, and state-level infiltration. The conversation explores growing concerns over: China's alleged efforts to influence U.S. elections Birth tourism and the debate surrounding birthright citizenship CCP influence at American universities and research institutions National security risks involving data centers and critical infrastructure Chinese ownership near U.S. military installations Foreign influence in state governments and the judicial system Solar infrastructure, energy security, and cybersecurity vulnerabilities The Environmental Law Institute and environmental policy debates Media influence, propaganda, and America's response to China's global strategy Why state governments are becoming the front lines in protecting national security Tudor and Michael also discuss the broader geopolitical competition between the United States and China, the importance of safeguarding American institutions, and why many believe the country is entering a new era of strategic competition with the CCP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Morning XTRA with Tug and Los delivers conservative talk on the biggest political, cultural, and news stories of the day. Smart analysis, unapologetic opinions, and real conversations every weekday morning. Every weekday from 6a to 10a! Tug and Los discuss the growing divisions within the Democratic Party, why they believe the Left is increasingly at war with itself, and what a potential Kamala Harris–Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ticket could mean for the 2028 election. The guys also welcome radio legend Neal Boortz and Republican U.S. Senate nominee Mike Collins to the show, breaking down the latest political battles in Washington and Georgia. On today's show:• The culture war is far from over• Anna Paulina Luna and Tug find common ground on Chinese visa policy• David Hogg's support of the Democratic Socialists of America• Why is the Left willing to overlook Nazi symbolism?• Western Society is on the ropes in Europe• What today's Democratic Party says about the future of American politics Watch The Morning Xtra every weekday from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. on the Xtra 106.3 YouTube or listen on the Xtra 106.3 App
The Morning XTRA with Tug and Los delivers conservative talk on the biggest political, cultural, and news stories of the day. Smart analysis, unapologetic opinions, and real conversations every weekday morning. Every weekday from 6a to 10a! The 8 o'clock hour is brought to you by Central Heating & Air, your Atlanta Carrier Experts. 770-GET-HEAT, Centralheat.com Republican U.S. Senate nominee Mike Collins joins the show Anna Paulina Luna and Tug are on the same page about Chinese Visas David Hogg is stumping for the communist Atlanta's ONLY All Conservative News & Talk Station.: https://www.xtra1063.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our friend Anonymous starts us off today with a reminder about communist/authoritarian propaganda and equates the TV networks' refusal to cover the President's speech last week to an insidious form of message control. Indeed - people cannot unite around a message they never receive. Even CNN's Michael Smerconish is slamming his own company for silencing Trump's message about China stealing the identities of 220 million Americans. Which reporters/anchors was the CCP paying to present negative stories about Trump? Don't miss hour 3 for the answer.
Any passenger who doesn't want to fly into the newly-renamed President Donald J Trump International Airport (new Palm Beach International) can make free changes to their airline tickets on United. Seriously? Libs are so triggered they will inconvenience themselves to avoid anything Trump? Catherine Herridge reports Trump was right: China did NOT want him to win in 2020. ABC's Jon Karl must be an agent of the CCP because what he said last night on live TV about Trump's presidential address (that ABC did not cover) will astound you. Don't miss an incredible rendition of God Bless America at yesterday's World Cup final. Chills.
SCHEDULE FOR THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-17-2026Jeff Bliss discusses California's controversial "billionaire tax," an initiative designed to bridge the state budget gap that has prompted a significant wealth exodus to states like Texas. He also addresses Governor Newsom's shifting stance on wealth taxes and the re-emergence of past personal and political scandals. (1)Jeff Bliss celebrates the anniversary of Disneyland's 1955 opening, sharing memories of working as a "Yodeler" on the Skyway ride. The conversation shifts to vintage Las Vegas and impending Southern California weather, including a tropical storm system expected to bring 30-foot waves to the Wedge. (2)Richard Epstein analyzes President Trump's recent address questioning the 2020 election results and its potential impact on the 2026 midterms. Epstein explores the constitutional difficulties of removing a president for lack of judgment, arguing that political consequences remain the most viable remedy for irrational leadership. (3)Richard Epstein discusses his book on birthright citizenship, challenging the Supreme Court's interpretation of the 14th Amendment. He addresses the phenomenon of "birth tourism," the status of foreign-raised US citizens, and the relative silence from liberal scholars regarding his arguments on federal plenary power over naturalization. (4)Jim McTague reports on how Canadian wildfire smoke has stifled Lancaster County's tourist economy and created hazardous air quality. He also highlights rising gas prices and a local backlash against AI, where a borough rejected substantial revenue from a tech center due to automation fears. (5)Lorenzo Fiori describes Italy's extreme heatwave, with temperatures reaching 122 degrees, followed by the threat of violent thunderstorms. For relief, he recommends Radicofani in Tuscany, showcasing its medieval fortress, world-class olive oil, and traditional recipes like gratinated tomatoes paired with local Brunello wine. (6)Bob Zimmerman details SpaceX's launch abort for the Starship Super Heavy and the ongoing struggles of ULA. He highlights the $70 billion surge in private space investment, Amazon's expansion into South Africa, and Blue Origin'srevised employee stock options designed to retain talent in a competitive market. (7)Bob Zimmerman reports on the discovery of organic sugar molecules in interstellar space and the identification of a new exoplanet shepherd at Beta Pictoris. He also discusses Katalyst's mission to rescue the Swift telescope and Perseverance's findings on Mars regarding the planet's history of massive impacts. (8)Alan Mikhail recounts the arrival of Anthony and Grietje in 1629 New Amsterdam, noting their resilience during Kieft's War. Despite being banished to Long Island and facing prejudice as "the Turk," they built a prosperous estate, with Grietje emerging as a particularly assertive and foundational figure. (9)Alan Mikhail examines Peter Stuyvesant's hardline enforcement of the Dutch Reformed Church, including the violent persecution of Quakers and anti-Semitic attempts to banish Jewish settlers. The segment highlights the 1657 Flushing Remonstrance as an early, essential document in the American history of religious toleration. (10)Alan Mikhail describes how, as the English seized New Amsterdam in 1664, Anthony and Grietje transitioned into respectable property owners who aged into the colony's social fabric. Mikhail argues that these individuals, alongside long-resident enslaved figures like Mary Angola, should be recognized as the true founders of New York City. (11)Alan Mikhail relates how, following Grietje's death, Anthony remarried a burgher woman, reflecting his elevated social status despite earlier prejudices. Mikhail frames Anthony's life as a vital starting point for discussing Islam in North America, noting the parallels between historical biases and the challenges modern Muslim leaders face today. (12)Henry Sokolski discusses the security implications of a power outage at a US missile base, warning that electrical grids are now primary targets in "gray warfare." He notes that nations like Russia and Iran increasingly view civilian infrastructure as legitimate military targets to spread mayhem and leverage power. (13)Henry Sokolski analyzes the "Golden Dome" project, suggesting its true value lies in achieving space superiority rather than just missile defense. He emphasizes the need for passive defenses, like redundant transformers and public preparedness, to counter the rising threat of autonomous drone swarms and precision attacks. (14)Lilla Nóra Kiss warns about Nuctech, a Chinese-subsidized company dominating the European scanner market through predatory pricing. She highlights the security risks of allowing CCP-linked technology to handle sensitive border and cargo data, noting the company's origins at Tsinghua University and its opaque state support. (15)Lilla Nóra Kiss details how Tsinghua University serves as a conduit for laundering Chinese state technology and operations. She criticizes European regulators for viewing Chinese incursions through narrow "silos" like climate policy rather than recognizing the comprehensive national security threats posed by massive, integrated surveillance machines. (16)
Lilla Nóra Kiss warns about Nuctech, a Chinese-subsidized company dominating the European scanner market through predatory pricing. She highlights the security risks of allowing CCP-linked technology to handle sensitive border and cargo data, noting the company's origins at Tsinghua University and its opaque state support. (15)1904 PEKING
Watch the full podcast! https://chinauncensored.tv/programs/podcast-343 In a desperate attempt to subvert Japanese politics and society, the CCP has gone too far. Now it's coming back to bite them hard. We are joined by David Day, Chairman of the Global Risk Mitigation Foundation. Join our fight to expose the CCP at https://chinauncensored.tv and get ALL the new full-length interviews!
With West Indies good performance in the 2026 T20 World Cup, CCP supporter Felix asked the question who would make the XI for a combined 2016 vs 2026 side. Machel accepted the challenge to create the best XI between the World Cup winning side and the unbeaten class of 2026. Do you agree with his XI? As ever please leave a rating, review, comment and follow the Caribbean Cricket Podcast. No other channel keeps it as real as we do on the Caribbean Cricket Podcast. If you'd like to support the Caribbean Cricket Podcast you can become a patron for as little as £2/$2 a month here - https://www.patreon.com/Caribcricket If you would like to read some high quality articles on West Indies cricket - please subscribe to our brand new site - Caribbean Cricket News on CounterPress • West Indies Cricket independent news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
An explosive new primetime address from Donald Trump has shattered the mainstream media's election narrative, exposing what may be the most sophisticated foreign interference operation in American history. In this must-watch episode, Joe connects the dots between Trump's latest speech and newly declassified Department of Homeland Security documents. The revelations are staggering: foreign adversaries, specifically the Chinese Communist Party, are accused of manufacturing fake driver's licenses for non-citizens to generate fraudulent mail-in ballots, with a jaw-grabbing 250,000 non-citizens already identified on voter rolls across just four reviewed states.We dive deep into the evidence the establishment tried to bury, featuring crucial footage and insider analysis you won't see anywhere else. From Raul's video detailing how a massive bank fraud scheme evolved into the wholesale theft of American identities sold to China, to Secretary Mullen's chilling warnings about how foreign entities can access and alter voting machines, we lay bare the mechanics of a compromised system. We also confront the institutional betrayal head-on, contrasting FBI Director Chris Wray's 2020 Russia deflections with the hard intelligence he was sitting on regarding active CCP meddling.While the left-wing media attempts a coordinated blackout and partisan figures scramble to run damage control, we show you exactly what they are so terrified of. Watch as we dissect the frantic, gaslighting reactions from Gavin Newsom, Raphael Warnock, and Colorado's own establishment defenders. This isn't just about exposing the "most secure election in history" myth—it's about the imminent push for real, legal accountability and prosecutions.
Watch the full podcast! https://chinauncensored.tv/programs/podcast-343 The CCP's threats cause some countries to back down. But others are standing up. And one in particular is training so aggressively that they are ready to fight China at any moment. We are joined by David Day, Chairman of the Global Risk Mitigation Foundation. Join our fight to expose the CCP at https://chinauncensored.tv and get ALL the new full-length interviews! And check out our other channel, China Uncensored: https://www.youtube.com/ChinaUncensored Our social media: X: https://www.x.com/ChinaUncensored Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChinaUncensored Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChinaUncensored #China
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On this edition of The Federalist Radio Hour, Executive Chairman of Ovid Therapeutics Dr. Jeremy Levin joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss how the biotech industry is essential for American healthcare and security, and how China has strategically advanced its biotech industry to overtake the United States'. They also discuss the distrust Americans have in health institutions and how Covid politics invaded scientific institutions to enforce an agenda.You can find Dr. Levin's new book, Biotech in the Balance: Saving a Strategic Industry in an Age of Distrust, here.The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.
Mariam Wahba reports on the brutal persecution of Christians under the Chinese Communist Party's "sinicization" policy. This effort involves rewriting the Bible and mandating state-sanctioned clergy to ensure religion serves the state. Despite this, the underground church continues to grow, posing a challenge to CCP authority. (4)1905 SHANGHAI
China's new ethnic unity law has taken effect, and it's going to be used to justify and expand transnational repression overseas in combination with existing laws on promoting “separatism,” said Guermantes Lailari, a retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel and longtime China researcher.“In this new ethnic law, they encourage people to report on other Chinese who are not promoting ‘unity.'” Lailari said.“So if you're a Chinese person in the United States promoting Taiwan, they can prosecute you in absentia, and the court will have a ruling. And they can put out a red notice or Interpol notice on that person who's overseas, and if that person ever travels to a country that China has bilateral extradition laws with, that person can be detained and transferred to China,” Lailari added.Lailari moved to Taiwan a few years ago to study the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) up close.“This place,” he said, “is being attacked every day, whether it's cyber, cognitive warfare, media warfare, economic warfare, diplomatic warfare.”In our interview, he argues that the CCP poses the most serious long-term threat to Western civilization—not just militarily, but through a combination of legal, economic, psychological, and intelligence operations.In this episode, we dive into why the CCP is fixated on taking Taiwan, and what the global fallout of such a takeover would look like.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
Religious Persecution and the Rise of Underground Christianity in China. Gordon Chang and Piero Tozzi. Pastor Ezra Jin's release highlights the CCP's continued persecution of underground churches that refuse to answer to the state. Despite intense Sinicization and arrests of figures like Jimmy Lai, Christianity is flourishing in China as a witness for human dignity. Totalitarian control efforts have created an enemy in an underground congregation potentially numbering over 100 million. (3)1903 PERSIA
SCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-8-20261966 SWEDEN Chaos in the Strait of Hormuz and Global Alignments. Gordon Chang and Kamran Bokhari. The Strait of Hormuz memorandum of understanding has collapsed, leading the U.S. to end the ceasefire with Iran. Iran is attempting to divide international allies by courting India and Pakistan. Pakistan balances a mediating role against domestic economic instability, while India shifts toward a burden-sharing role in the Indo-Pacific. (1) Chinese Missile Provocations and the Undersea Power Struggle. Gordon Chang and Rebecca Grant. Chinalaunched a long-range missile over sovereign territories toward Fiji, an aggressive move coinciding with major NATO and RIMPAC events. The test signals China's intent to expand its nuclear triad despite its currently "noisy" submarine technology. The U.S. maintains its undersea dominance through advanced programs like the Columbia-class boomer and unmanned Orca systems. (2) Religious Persecution and the Rise of Underground Christianity in China. Gordon Chang and Piero Tozzi. Pastor Ezra Jin's release highlights the CCP's continued persecution of underground churches that refuse to answer to the state. Despite intense Sinicization and arrests of figures like Jimmy Lai, Christianity is flourishing in China as a witness for human dignity. Totalitarian control efforts have created an enemy in an underground congregation potentially numbering over 100 million. (3) PLA Purges and Xi Jinping's Power Consolidation. Gordon Chang and Piero Tozzi. Xi Jinping's provocative missile launches are linked to internal instability and purges within the Central Military Commission. By creating international tension, Xi forces competing party factions to rally behind his leadership. While he controls the propaganda and state security apparatus, his control over the People's Liberation Army remains incomplete. (4) Venezuela's Humanitarian Crisis and US Diplomatic Pragmatism. Evan Ellis. Twin earthquakes in Venezuelahave left thousands dead and missing, with the Maduro regime's response marked by corruption and inefficiency. The U.S. continues to work with regime "thugs" for stability and oil access while preventing the democratically elected leader, María Corina Machado, from returning to aid her country. (5) Electoral Shifts Toward U.S. Cooperation in Peru and Colombia. Evan Ellis. Keiko Fujimori in Peru and Abelardo de la Espriella in Colombia have secured victories, pledging to join U.S.-led regional security coalitions. Both leaders inherit nations plagued by record-high coca production and expanded criminal groups. Their success is viewed as critical for regional stability and counter-cartel efforts in the Americas. (6) Bolivia's Instability and US-Mexico Trade Leverage. Evan Ellis. Bolivia remains on "borrowed time" as Evo Morales leads blockades from his coca-growing stronghold. Simultaneously, the U.S. uses the USMCA's renewal uncertainty as leverage to ensure Mexico's cooperation on migration and drugs. This strategy risks long-term investment but forces immediate strategic compliance from the Mexican administration. (7) Cuba's Grid Collapse and Caribbean Regional Integration. Evan Ellis. Cuba's recurring blackouts highlight a crumbling infrastructure and the failure of economic reforms to appease U.S. sanctions. While the U.S. applies individual sanctions on leaders, CARICOM is expanding its regional influence, recently bringing Martinique in as an associate member to bolster Caribbean governance and maritime security. (8) Russia's Energy Chokepoint and the Shifting Global Oil Map. Michael Bernstam. Ukrainian drone strikes on major Russian refineries have triggered a severe fuel crisis, forcing export bans on diesel and gasoline. Meanwhile, Gulf states are building massive pipelines to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. These developments are neutralizing Iran's "golden weapon" and shifting global oil transit maps away from traditional naval chokepoints. (9) The Strategic Impact of the Drone War on Russia. Michael Bernstam. Ukrainian drones have achieved what sanctions could not, choking Russia's fuel supply and forcing it to sell oil at massive discounts to China and India. This new form of decentralized drone warfare has made fuel supplies the primary vulnerability of the Russianeconomy. Modern nations, including Taiwan, are now observing these lessons in resource warfare. (10) The Capitalism Model and Monetization of the Space Sector. Bob Zimmerman. Wall Street has embraced commercial space, with private companies like Catalyst performing satellite servicing missions once reserved for government agencies. The U.S. Space Force now buys rapid-launch capabilities from the private sector for orbital reconnaissance. India is also transitioning its space program toward this capitalist model to increase efficiency. (11) Asteroid Probes and Scientific Cosmological Anomalies. Bob Zimmerman. Missions are targeting asteroids like the potentially dangerous Apophis, with a fleet of probes planning a 2029 flyby. Meanwhile, the Euclid telescope has detected ancient quasars that challenge Big Bang timelines. Additional anomalies in Galaxy Centaurus A and unpredictable sunspot activity suggest current cosmological models remain incomplete. (12) European Heat Waves and Shifting Commodity Markets. Simon Constable. Extreme heat is becoming the norm in Europe, driving demand for air conditioning and pressuring electrical infrastructure. Commodity prices show mixed signals; oil and gas have risen due to Middle East tensions, while industrial metals like copper decline. In Britain, Andy Burnham is positioned as a likely future prime leader. (13) The Invisible Power of Global Data Centers. Simon Constable. Data centers represent the digital future, with Virginia housing the world's highest concentration for the federal government. Despite accounting for over 4% of U.S. electricity usage, a quiz reveals that a quarter of Americans know nothing about these facilities. The U.K.holds the second-highest number of data centers globally. (14) The Sino-American Lunar Race for Permanent Presence. Rick Fisher and Doug Messier. China aims for a permanent lunar presence at the South Pole to potentially deny access to other powers. NASA is countering with a civilian coalition of private partners like SpaceX to develop sustainable infrastructure for future Mars missions. China's architecture mimics Soviet systems, while NASA's Starship requires complex orbital refueling to reach the moon. (15) Risk Aversion and Logistical Timelines for Moon Landings. Rick Fisher and Doug Messier. The Chinesespace program is highly risk-averse to protect the Communist Party's legitimacy. While NASA is "game on," it faces challenges with the Starship lander, which reportedly requires at least 15 refueling launches per mission. China hopes for a manned landing by 2030, while NASA's 2028 timeline remains subject to potential delays. (16)
Preview for Later Today: Mariam Wahba discusses the increasing persecution of Christians in China under the CCP. She recommends that the U.S. State Department redesignate China as a country of particular concern and sanction entities overseeing "sinicization" practices. (6)1903