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Steve Hayes is joined by Kevin Williamson, Mike Warren, and David Drucker to discuss Donald Trump's primary challenges against Sen. Bill Cassidy and Rep. Thomas Massie, along with last week's U.S.-China summit in Beijing. The Agenda: —Sen. Cassidy's loss —The consequences of crossing Trump —Texas Republican primary —Trump's approach to China —Taiwan as a bargaining chip —NWYT: Trump's $1.776 billion fund Dispatch Recommendations: —Will MAGA Come for Thomas Massie? —Democratic Efforts to Reclaim Blue-Collar Voters Get a Test in Pennsylvania —The Benefits of a Later School Bell —Cornfield Baptism Near Omaha, Nebraska The Dispatch Podcast 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 audio versions of all our articles and newsletters—⁠click here⁠. 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

Live May 18, 2026 | Yaron Brook Show(Season 12, Episode 87)Musk vs OpenAI; Trump Fund; Trump Rules; China/Taiwan; Iran; Economy; Wealth Tax | Yaron Brook ShowMusk vs OpenAI, Trump vs Reality, and the Threat from ChinaThe battle over AI is becoming a battle over civilization itself.On this episode of Yaron Brook's show, Yaron dives into the escalating conflict between Elon Musk and OpenAI, the growing authoritarian impulses surrounding Trump-era politics, China's ambitions toward Taiwan, Iran's ongoing threat, and the economic consequences of wealth taxes and government corruption.Is America drifting toward cronyism and political tribalism instead of capitalism and freedom? Why are so many business leaders suddenly turning against innovation and risk-taking? And what happens when voters begin to normalize corruption as “just politics”?Yaron connects the dots between AI fearmongering, economic stagnation, political power grabs, and the moral collapse behind today's headlines.Watch now and join the debate.Watch the full episode here:  https://youtube.com/live/nBpMo6VVGh8⏱️ Main Topics01:20 — Musk vs OpenAI17:50 — Trump Fund33:30 — Trump Rules48:40 — China/Taiwan1:00:30 — Iran1:07:45 — Economy1:13:15 — Wealth Tax

In this episode of Culture and Consequence, Carmen and Andrea dive into the messy, confusing, and often misunderstood politics of China and Taiwan — breaking it down in plain language for anyone who's ever wondered what the drama is really about. From the history of the Chinese Civil War to Taiwan's global power as the world's leading chip manufacturer, Carmen lays out the basics with her signature clarity and humor.From there, the conversation shifts into the Voting Rights Act, the Supreme Court's latest gutting of Section 2, and the uncomfortable truth about race, power, and fear in America. Carmen and Andrea talk openly about white supremacy, political gerrymandering, and why so many people still refuse to confront the country's history — and its present.It's honest, fiery, funny, and painfully real. If you're trying to make sense of the world right now, this episode is for you.If this episode brought you a little joy, consider liking, subscribing, or sharing it with someone who might need it.As always, remember it really is All About The Joy.Thank you for stopping by.  Please visit our website: All About The Joy and add, like and share.  You can now watch the livestream version of the show on YouTube at @CarmenLezeth You can also support us by shopping at our STORE - We'd appreciate that greatly.  Also, if you want to find us anywhere on social media, please check out the link in bio page. Music By Geovane Bruno, Moments, 3481Editing by Team A-JHost, Carmen Lezeth DISCLAIMER:  As always, please do your own research and understand that the opinions in this podcast and livestream are meant for entertainment purposes only. States and other areas may have different rules and regulations governing certain aspects discussed in this podcast.  Nothing in our podcast or livestream is meant to be medical or legal advice. Please use common sense, and when in doubt, ask a professional for advice, assistance, help and guidance. 

On this episode of The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian speaks with Dr. Steven Nagy, professor of politics and international studies at International Christian University in Tokyo, about the rapidly evolving relationship between the United States and China — and what it means for Canada and the Indo-Pacific region. The conversation explores America's strengths in AI and innovation, China's economic and demographic pressures, the growing importance of Taiwan, and how countries such as Japan, India, South Korea, and ASEAN are navigating an increasingly fragmented geopolitical landscape. They also discuss the possibility of a new U.S.-China trade framework, shifting global supply chains, and why Canada risks being strategically squeezed if it fails to adapt to the changing global order. The episode examines Canada's role as a middle power, the importance of alliances in Asia, and how energy, critical minerals, and strategic realism may shape the country's future in an increasingly competitive world.

Ana Cavalieri admite que novo míssil de Putin é propaganda para esconder a fragilidade russa. A especialista em assuntos internacionais defende que prioridade de Trump na China é a disputa comercial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Supported by the Republic of China (Taiwan), the program equipped young business owners with digital and branding skills, with 44 graduates receiving grants from the Accelerated Growth Angel Fund.

兩岸關係 liǎng àn guān xì - cross-strait relations (Taiwan–China relations)角度 jiǎo dù - perspective; angle第二次世界大戰 dì èr cì shì jiè dà zhàn - World War II世紀 shì jì - century佔據 zhàn jù - to occupy據點 jù diǎn - base; strategic point朝代 cháo dài - dynasty納入 nà rù - to incorporate; to include版圖 bǎn tú - territory; domain明末清初 míng mò qīng chū - late Ming and early Qing period明朝 Míng cháo - Ming Dynasty (1368–1644)清朝 Qīng cháo - Qing Dynasty (1644–1912)漢人的政權 Hàn rén de zhèng quán - Han Chinese regime皇帝 huáng dì - emperor女真人 Nǚ zhēn rén - Jurchen people少數民族 shǎo shù mín zú - ethnic minority服氣 fú qì - to accept; to be convinced推翻 tuī fān - to overthrow打敗 dǎ bài - to defeat反攻大陸 fǎn gōng dà lù - to retake mainland China穩固 wěn gù - to stabilize; to consolidate甲午戰爭 Jiǎ wǔ zhàn zhēng - First Sino-Japanese War (First China–Japan War, 25 July 1894 – 17 April 1895)打仗 dǎ zhàng - to wage war割讓 gē ràng - to cede (territory)統治 tǒng zhì - to rule; to govern協議 xié yì - agreement中華民國 Zhōng huá mín guó - Republic of China (Taiwan) (founded in 1912)混亂 hùn luàn - chaotic; disorderly腐敗 fǔ bài - corrupt; corruption起義 qǐ yì - uprising發動革命 fā dòng gé mìng - to launch a revolution推翻 tuī fān - to overthrow內戰 nèi zhàn - civil war共產黨 gòng chǎn dǎng - Communist Party國民黨 guó mín dǎng - Kuomintang (KMT)抗日 kàng rì - to resist Japan (Anti-Japanese resistance)中華人民共和國 Zhōng huá rén mín gòng hé guó - People's Republic of China (October 1, 1949 founded)執政 zhí zhèng - to be in power; to govern民主社會 mín zhǔ shè huì - democratic society戒嚴 jiè yán - martial law (May 20, 1949 – Jul 15, 1987 in Taiwan)撤退 chè tuì - to retreat通信 tōng xìn - to communicate (by mail/phone)間諜 jiàn dié - spy一個中國原則 yí gè Zhōng guó yuán zé - One-China principle十大建設 shí dà jiàn shè - Ten Major Construction Projects (Taiwan)反對台獨 fǎn duì tái dú - to oppose Taiwan independence派 pài - to send; to dispatch軍機軍艦 jūn jī jūn jiàn - military aircraft and warships民主自由 mín zhǔ zì yóu - democracy and freedom親近 qīn jìn - to get closer to; to be close withFollow me on Instagram: fangfang.chineselearning !

The surgical and medical mission led by the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team LAMAT of the United States Air Forces Southern Medical Mission officially commenced on April 27th and will run until May 8th offering the delivery of healthcare services in the areas of dental, cardiology, pulmonary and vascular to name a few. The mission comprises of 47 health professionals from LAMAT and 4 additional specialists from the Republic of China (Taiwan). Over the course of the mission, the team will be undertaking surgical procedures at the Owen King EU Hospital and the St. Jude Hospital. In addition, community dental clinics will be held at the La Clery Wellness Centre and the Anse La Raye Wellness Centre.

China is sitting on 120 days of strategic oil reserves. That's not unlimited patience — that's a countdown. As the Iran blockade tightens and the Strait of Hormuz becomes the most contested waterway on earth, Beijing faces a question it cannot ignore: how long can strategic restraint hold? In this episode of The Voices of War, Vedran 'Maz' Maslic sits down with journalist and geopolitical commentator Qinduo Xu to unpack China's Iran calculus — the oil dependency, the US grand strategy to control key access points across Venezuela, Russia, and now Iran, and what Beijing is actually doing about it. From China's electrostate model overtaking the American petrostate, to rare earth leverage, de-dollarisation, and the KMT's quiet visit to Beijing — this is a conversation about the real contest behind the Iran war: US vs China. Key topics: China Iran war, Strait of Hormuz blockade, China oil reserves, China geopolitics, US China relations, Beijing strategy, Iran blockade, China rare earth minerals, Trump Xi Jinping, China Taiwan, dual circulation, China global strategy, middle east war, geopolitics. Qinduo Xu is a journalist and geopolitical commentator with deep expertise in Chinese foreign policy and global affairs.    

Taiwan is often framed as a binary choice: surrender it to China or risk World War III. But is that really the full picture? In this episode of The China Desk, host Steve Yates is joined by Eyck Freymann, Hoover Fellow at Stanford University and author of Defending Taiwan: A Strategy to Prevent War with China, to break down a more realistic — and more strategic — approach to one of the most dangerous flashpoints in the world today. Freymann explains why the traditional debate around Taiwan is deeply flawed, arguing that the real challenge is not choosing between peace and war, but building a credible strategy that prevents conflict altogether while protecting core U.S. interests. Drawing from his research and global experience, Freymann outlines how the Chinese Communist Party approaches power differently than Western governments — integrating military, economic, technological, and political tools into a single, coordinated strategy. He argues that the United States must respond in kind, or risk being outmaneuvered without a shot being fired. A central focus of the conversation is deterrence — and why military strength alone is no longer enough. Freymann lays out a broader framework that includes political alignment, technological leadership, economic strategy, and alliance coordination as essential pillars for preventing conflict. The conversation also covers: • Why Taiwan is the “keystone” in China's global ambitions • The difference between the Chinese people and the CCP • How China uses gray-zone tactics short of war (quarantine, coercion) • Why military deterrence alone is no longer sufficient • The role of alliances in shaping China's decision-making • How AI and semiconductor dominance factor into national security • Why U.S. technological leadership is critical to deterrence • The risks of economic “mutually assured destruction” with China • What “avalanche decoupling” means — and why gradual separation matters • How global perception and international opinion shape outcomes • The importance of preparing for a post-crisis global order Freymann also challenges the assumption that economic interdependence will prevent conflict, warning that it may actually deter the United States more than China if policymakers are unprepared for the consequences of escalation. The discussion ultimately points to a narrow but critical path forward: maintaining deterrence through strength, coordination, and strategic clarity — while avoiding unnecessary provocation that could accelerate conflict. 00:00 — Intro + Eyck Freymann joins the China Desk 00:31 — Background, education, and early interest in China 03:15 — First-hand experience in China and CCP vs Chinese people 08:05 — How the CCP approaches strategy and power differently 09:48 — The flawed “war vs surrender” Taiwan debate 11:47 — Why Freymann wrote Defending Taiwan 13:49 — U.S. strategic interests at stake in Taiwan 16:31 — Why Taiwan is the “keystone” in China's ambitions 17:34 — Rethinking deterrence beyond military power 19:17 — Political deterrence explained 20:45 — China's “gray zone” tactics: quarantine and coercion 23:13 — Why global opinion and allies matter in a crisis 27:09 — Technological leadership, AI, and strategic competition 31:55 — Strategic stability: nuclear, cyber, and space domains 33:18 — Why economic deterrence may fail 35:01 — “Avalanche decoupling” and supply chain strategy 37:15 — Why economic interdependence can deter the U.S. 40:25 — Rebuilding a stronger global economic system 41:15 — Freymann's 60-second strategy for U.S. leadership 43:26 — Where to find the book + closing Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

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Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 169-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 31,892 on turnover of 7.8-billion N-T. The market tumbled nearly 800 points on Tuesday, led by the electronics sector, amid weakening market sentiment as Donald Trump's war with Iran continues. Report say South Korea set to revise Taiwan e-arrival card designation South Korea's Yonhap News Agency is reporting the Seoul is taking steps to revise its electronic arrival card following call from Taiwan to change the island's designation. The system has listed Taiwan as "China (Taiwan)" in dropdown menus in its new online entry system. Reports say South Korea's foreign ministry now plans to remove the "previous departure place" and "next destination" fields from the system. The move comes after the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here in Taiwan said it would temporarily hold off on taking retaliatory (報復性的. ) adjustments - citing South Korea's ongoing review and its expectation of a positive response to its concerns. The foreign ministry had said it would consider retaliatory adjustments to how South Korea is labeled in Taiwan's electronic arrival system if no response from Seoul was received by March 31. CDC to buy record 7.05 million flu vaccines for free annual program The Centers for Disease Control plans to purchase over 7-million flu jabs for its annual publicly-funded vaccination campaign. According to C-D-C Director-General Philip Luo, the government will purchase a record 7.05-million doses of flu vaccine for this year's free flu vaccination program in order to provide coverage (覆蓋範圍) for around 30-per cent of the population. The purchase has an estimated budget of 1.78-billion N-T and is expected to be finalized later this month. The C-D-C director-general says the government will once again be purchasing trivalent vaccines for the fall flu season - meaning vaccines that protect against two A and one B flu strains. UAE Bars Iranians from Entering or Transiting The United Arab Emirates has barred Iranians from entering or transiting (過境) the country as the war rages. That's according to three major airlines. The long-haul carriers Emirates and Etihad, as well as the lower-cost airline FlyDubai, made the announcements today on their websites. Authorities offered no official comment. But the change comes as Dubai already has shut down the Iranian Hospital and Iranian Club in the city, two institutions in the city-state dating back to the time of the shah. US journalist kidnapped in Iraq An American female journalist has been kidnapped (被綁架) in Iraq. The Iraqi interior ministry says one suspect had been arrested. Nick Harper reports from Washington. King Charles April State Visit to US King Charles III is going ahead with a state visit to the United States in April, despite calls for the ceremonial (儀式的) event to be called off due to U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated criticism (批評) of the British government for failing to support the war in Iran. Buckingham Palace said Tuesday that the king would travel to the U.S. in late April to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence. Trump put the dates as April 27-30. The king also will travel to Bermuda in conjunction with the U.S. trip, his first visit to the overseas territory as monarch. The visit follows Trump's state visit to the U.K. in September, seen as part of Britain's effort to shore up the relationship between the two countries. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Today we dive into the history of the China / Taiwan conflict, what caused their civil war, and other interesting topics…WELCOME TO History CAMP!

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 209 -points this morning from Friday's close, at 33,334 on turnover of 10.2-billion N-T. The market lost ground on Friday due to the ongoing military conflict in the Middle East, but losses were capped as bargain hunters turned active to pick up large-cap tech stocks towards the end of the trading day. FM warns designation on arrival cards will be changed from "Republic of Korea" to "South Korea" Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung is reiterating (重申) that if Seoul continues to ignore a request to alter its e-arrival card system by March 31, his office will change South Korea's designation on Taiwan's arrival cards from "Republic of Korea" to "South Korea." It comes after the Ministry of Foreign Affairs last week changed the designation of South Korean nationals in government-issued A-R-Cs in response to Seoul's mislabeling (把…錯誤地列為) of Taiwan in its e-arrival card system. Taiwan is listed as "China (Taiwan)" in dropdown menus for both "place of departure" and "next destination." The foreign ministry has said Seoul has ignored repeated requests from to change the designation. CPC hikes gasoline and diesel prices C-P-C has opted to raise gasoline and diesel prices at the pump amid continuing surges (急劇上升) in international crude oil prices. Gasoline prices have risen by 1.8 N-T per liter. While diesel prices are up by 1.4 N-T per liter. C-P-C says it's adhering to government policy to keep prices at the pump lower than in neighboring countries, and will absorb the increase as part of the government's efforts to stabilize consumer prices. The state refiner says it has absorbed an estimated 3.43-billion N-T in fuel costs under its price stabilization mechanism since February 28, in a bid to cushion the impact on consumers and industry while maintaining stable domestic prices. Cuba Restoring Power After Third Collapse Cuba begins to restore (恢復) power after third nationwide collapse in a month AP correspondent Donna Warder reports Syria Protests Alcohol Restrictions Crowds of Syrians have rallied to protest authorities' efforts to limit the sale and consumption of alcohol in Damascus. Hundreds of protesters entered a grassy square in a Christian neighborhood of Damascus to urge the government to safeguard personal liberties and religious minorities (宗教少數群體). The decision on alcohol limits comes as the interim government of President Ahmed al-Sharaa faces growing pressure from hard-liners to impose more conservative religious values. Chile Protests on World Water Day Thousands of people march across Chile to mark World Water Day and protest President Jose Antonio Kast's rollback of environmental rules On Sunday, crowds fill a long stretch of Santiago's main avenue, and organizers say 15 other cities also join in. Activists say 1.4 million people still lack drinking water. They accuse Kast of putting big business first and treating nature like a commodity. Kast has halted 43 protections signed by ex-president Gabriel Boric. The rules cover wildlife, parks, pollution plans, and plant emissions (排放物). The government says it is a routine technical review. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ Hola! 雄獅文具「作繪來野餐」4/18-19 熱情登場！✨ 走進墨西哥森林派對，享受美學創作、墨式美食與音樂演奏。 今年加開

“Sicherheitshalber” ist der Podcast zur sicherheitspolitischen Lage in Deutschland, Europa und der Welt. In Folge 105 diskutieren Thomas Wiegold, Ulrike Franke, Frank Sauer und Carlo Masala über Regime Change. Der Anlass ist der Krieg gegen den Iran, die Thematik aber eine größere: hat der Versuch, politische Regime (gewaltsam) zu ändern, je wirklich funktioniert? Und ist das legitim? Im zweiten Teil sprechen wir mit dem Politikwissenschaftler Andreas Fulda über China. Andreas beschreibt, was passiert, wenn China Taiwan angreift. Und wie China die aktuelle Weltlage beurteilt. Abschließend dann wie immer der “Sicherheitshinweis”, der kurze Fingerzeig auf aktuelle, sicherheitspolitisch einschlägige Themen und Entwicklungen - diesmal mit dem Abzug der NATO Trainingsmission aus dem Irak, der neuen amerikanischen LUCAS Drohne, dem Angriff auf RUBICON und neuen Fregatten für die deutsche Marine. Regime Change: 00:01:37 China mit Andreas Fulda: 00:58:35 Fazit: 01:42:40 Sicherheitshinweise: 01:44:02 Anlässlich der 100. regulären Folge Sicherheitspod gibt es im Shop jetzt das irre originell benannte “Sicherheitshalber 100 Folgen Shirt”: Shop: https://sicherheitshalbershop.myspreadshop.de/ Mail: mail@sicherheitspod.de Web: https://sicherheitspod.de/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sicherheitspod Bitte beachten! Neues Spendenkonto: Sicherheitshalber Podcast DE81 1001 8000 0995 7654 77 FNOMDEB2 Finom Komplette Shownotes unter https://sicherheitspod.de/2026/03/21/folge-105-regime-change-hat-das-je-funktioniert-greift-china-jetzt-bald-taiwan-an/

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The Hoover Institution's Project on Taiwan in the Indo-Pacific Region held a public session on Resilient Realists: How Taiwan Navigates Its Future in a Turbulent World on March 2, 2026 from 1:00-2:30 PM PT. Since the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical competition between the United States and the People's Republic of China (PRC) has rapidly intensified, and the global order has faced growing strains. Through it all, Taiwan has remained remarkably resilient. In the face of relentless diplomatic, economic, and military pressure from Beijing, Taiwan's leaders have leveraged the island's critical role in global technology supply chains, its reputation as a robust liberal democracy, and its strategic position in the Indo-Pacific to deepen engagement with key world powers. As many Americans question core assumptions of the post-Cold War global order, the PRC's military power continues to grow, and the world stands on the cusp of a technological revolution in artificial intelligence, can Taiwan continue to navigate so deftly through turbulent geopolitical waters? To address these topics, the Project on Taiwan in the Indo-Pacific Region at the Hoover Institution held a fireside chat featuring Dr. Hung-mao Tien, President of the Institute for National Policy Research (INPR) in Taipei and a former Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan). Dr. Tien joined in conversation by Adm. (Ret.) James O. Ellis, the Annenberg Distinguished Visiting Fellow, and Dr. Larry Diamond, the William L. Clayton Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution.   ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Dr. Hung-mao Tien is the President and Chairman of the Institute for National Policy Research in Taipei, and board member of several foundations and business corporations in Taiwan. He also serves as a Senior Advisor to the President of the Republic of China (Taiwan). From 2000-2002, he was the Minister of Foreign Affairs. He also served as the chairman of the Straits Exchange Foundation, the semi-official body in Taiwan responsible for direct exchanges and dialogue with the People's Republic of China, Representative (ambassador) to the United Kingdom, and presidential advisor to former President Lee Teng-hui. He has also served in an advisory capacity to Harvard University's Asia Center, The Asia Society in New York, and the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C.  Dr. Tien has taught in universities in both the US and Taiwan as professor of political science.  His numerous publications in English (author, editor and co-editor) include: Government and Politics in Kuomintang China 1927-37 (Stanford University Press); The Great Transition: Social and Political Change in the Republic of China (Stanford: Hoover Institution Press); and Democratization in Taiwan, Implications for China (St. Anthony's Series, Oxford University), Consolidating the Third Wave Democracies, Themes and Perspectives (Baltimore and London: The Johns Hopkins University Press), China Under Jiang Zemin (Rienner), and The Security Environment in the Asia-Pacific (M.E. Sharpe). He received his Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Larry Diamond is the William L. Clayton Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, the Mosbacher Senior Fellow in Global Democracy at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI), and a Bass University Fellow in Undergraduate Education at Stanford University. He is also professor by courtesy of political science and sociology at Stanford, where he lectures and teaches courses on democracy (including an online course on EdX). At Hoover, he co-leads the Project on Taiwan in the Indo-Pacific Region and participates in the Program on the US, China, and the World. At FSI, he is among the core faculty of the Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law, which he directed for six and a half years. He leads FSI's Israel Studies Program and is a member of the Program on Arab Reform and Development. He also co-leads the Global Digital Policy Incubator, based at FSI's Cyber Policy Center. He served for thirty-two years as founding coeditor of the Journal of Democracy. Diamond's research focuses on global trends affecting freedom and democracy and on US and international policies to defend and advance democracy. His book Ill Winds: Saving Democracy from Russian Rage, Chinese Ambition, and American Complacency (2019; paperback ed. 2020) analyzes the challenges confronting liberal democracy in the United States and around the world and offers an agenda for strengthening and defending democracy at home and abroad. His other books include In Search of Democracy (2016), The Spirit of Democracy (2008), Developing Democracy: Toward Consolidation (1999), Promoting Democracy in the 1990s (1995), and Class, Ethnicity, and Democracy in Nigeria (1989). He has edited or coedited more than fifty books, including China's Influence and American Interests (2019, with Orville Schell), Silicon Triangle: The United States, Taiwan, China, and Global Semiconductor Security (2023, with James O. Ellis Jr. and Orville Schell), and The Troubling State of India's Democracy (2024, with Šumit Ganguly and Dinsha Mistree). Admiral James O. Ellis Jr. is Annenberg Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution, where he oversees both the Global Policy and Strategy Initiative and the George P. Shultz Energy Policy Working Group. He retired from a 39-year career with the US Navy in 2004. He has also served in the private and nonprofit sectors in areas of energy and nuclear security. A 1969 graduate of the US Naval Academy, Ellis was designated a naval aviator in 1971. His service as a navy fighter pilot included tours with two carrier-based fighter squadrons and assignment as commanding officer of an F/A-18 strike fighter squadron. In 1991, he assumed command of the USS Abraham Lincoln, a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. After selection to rear admiral, in 1996, he served as a carrier battle group commander, leading contingency response operations in the Taiwan Strait. His shore assignments included numerous senior military staff tours. Senior command positions included commander in chief, US Naval Forces, Europe, and commander in chief, Allied Forces, Southern Europe, during a time of historic NATO expansion. He led US and NATO forces in combat and humanitarian operations during the 1999 Kosovo crisis. Ellis's final assignment in the navy was as commander of the US Strategic Command during a time of challenge and change. In this role, he was responsible for the global command and control of US strategic and space forces, reporting directly to the secretary of defense.

Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In this powerful episode, Tom sits down with former CIA covert operative Andrew Bustamante to pull back the curtain on the turbulent state of global affairs. With the Iranian war in full swing and military strategies playing out in real time, Andrew gives listeners an insider's perspective on what's really happening behind government narratives, intelligence reports, and international influence campaigns. Together, Tom Bilyeu and Andrew Bustamante dissect the headlines—from conflicting stories about Iran's nuclear ambitions to the real motivations behind recent US military actions in Iran and Venezuela. Andrew explains how threat assessments are compiled within intelligence agencies, reveals why classified and public narratives often diverge, and offers a candid take on the legacy politics at play in the current administration. But the conversation doesn't stop at geopolitics. The two dive into the evolving role of artificial intelligence in modern warfare and intelligence gathering, discuss the ethical and strategic dilemmas posed by autonomous weapons, and examine the shifting alliances that could define the future balance of power between the US, China, Russia, and the rest of the world. If you're looking to understand the forces shaping global conflict today—and what might be coming next—you won't want to miss this episode. Stay tuned as Tom and Andrew bring clarity to chaos and lay out the possible paths forward in this era of uncertainty. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactSumm: code TOMVIP20 for 20% off your first year at https://summ.com?via=tombilyeu&coupon=TOMVIP20Blocktrust IRA: get up to $2,500 funding bonus to kickstart your account at https://tomcryptoira.comQuo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impactQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpod Duck.Ai: Protect your privacy at https://duck.ai/impact Monetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impact Plaud: Get 10% off with code TOM10 at https://plaud.ai/tom Everyday Spy, ex CIA spy, CIA insider, ODNI threat assessment Iran, Iran nuclear threat truth, influence literacy CIA, US Iran war 2026, Operation Midnight Hammer, Khamenei assassination, Title 10 Title 50, CIA covert action, Netanyahu influence, CIA under Trump, CIA under Biden, Palantir CIA, AI warfare CIA, Anthropic Pentagon, OpenAI Pentagon deal, AGI risk, World War 3 already started, Iran war analysis, burden sharing doctrine, peace through strength, China Taiwan 2027, KMT Taiwan parliament, China vs America, CIA intelligence Iran Israel, Iran nightmare scenario, dirty bomb threat, Russia Iran proxy war, CIA declining power America, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In this powerful episode, Tom sits down with former CIA covert operative Andrew Bustamante to pull back the curtain on the turbulent state of global affairs. With the Iranian war in full swing and military strategies playing out in real time, Andrew gives listeners an insider's perspective on what's really happening behind government narratives, intelligence reports, and international influence campaigns. Together, Tom Bilyeu and Andrew Bustamante dissect the headlines—from conflicting stories about Iran's nuclear ambitions to the real motivations behind recent US military actions in Iran and Venezuela. Andrew explains how threat assessments are compiled within intelligence agencies, reveals why classified and public narratives often diverge, and offers a candid take on the legacy politics at play in the current administration. But the conversation doesn't stop at geopolitics. The two dive into the evolving role of artificial intelligence in modern warfare and intelligence gathering, discuss the ethical and strategic dilemmas posed by autonomous weapons, and examine the shifting alliances that could define the future balance of power between the US, China, Russia, and the rest of the world. If you're looking to understand the forces shaping global conflict today—and what might be coming next—you won't want to miss this episode. Stay tuned as Tom and Andrew bring clarity to chaos and lay out the possible paths forward in this era of uncertainty. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactSumm: code TOMVIP20 for 20% off your first year at https://summ.com?via=tombilyeu&coupon=TOMVIP20Blocktrust IRA: get up to $2,500 funding bonus to kickstart your account at https://tomcryptoira.comQuo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impactQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpod Duck.Ai: Protect your privacy at https://duck.ai/impact Monetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impact Plaud: Get 10% off with code TOM10 at https://plaud.ai/tom Everyday Spy, ex CIA spy, CIA insider, ODNI threat assessment Iran, Iran nuclear threat truth, influence literacy CIA, US Iran war 2026, Operation Midnight Hammer, Khamenei assassination, Title 10 Title 50, CIA covert action, Netanyahu influence, CIA under Trump, CIA under Biden, Palantir CIA, AI warfare CIA, Anthropic Pentagon, OpenAI Pentagon deal, AGI risk, World War 3 already started, Iran war analysis, burden sharing doctrine, peace through strength, China Taiwan 2027, KMT Taiwan parliament, China vs America, CIA intelligence Iran Israel, Iran nightmare scenario, dirty bomb threat, Russia Iran proxy war, CIA declining power America, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Kerry Lutz chats with Charles Nenner about the return of long-term war cycles and rising global tensions. They break down the Russia–Ukraine conflict, NATO's role, and historical promises to the Soviets, while warning the war could persist unless stances change. Nenner also flags China–Taiwan as the next major flashpoint and outlines the tough choices the U.S. may face around intervention. Markets are next on the radar. Nenner explains why cycles often drive price moves more than headlines, predicts a major downturn around 2026, and highlights potential rebounds in gold and energy. He also discusses short-term weakness in precious metals, a potential bottom in natural gas, and the broader risks of overvalued markets. Along the way, they touch on media influence, AI analysis errors, and personal experiences that underscore just how unpredictable these times can be. It's a high-stakes look at what's coming — for the world and your portfolio. Find Charles here: https://charlesnenner.com Find Kerry here :https://khlfsn.substack.com and here: https://inflation.cafe    Kerry's New Book "The Armstrong Economic Code: The 5 Truths Investors Must Never Forget" is out now on Amazon!  Get your copy here:   https://a.co/d/bvYbZOz  "The World According to Martin Armstrong – Conversations with the Master Forecaster" is a #1 Best Seller on Amazon. . Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/4kuC5p5

Legendary forecaster Martin Armstrong warns that the world is entering a new phase of distributed global conflict, not World War III in the traditional sense, but simultaneous regional tensions (Iran-Israel, China-Taiwan, Russia-Europe, North Korea-South Korea) that reflect resurfacing historical grudges. Armstrong attributes this partly to geopolitical miscalculation by neoconservatives, particularly regarding Ukraine, where he claims deliberate provocation destabilized the region. He argues that Europe's economic stagnation and leadership (specifically Macron) are driving the continent toward military adventurism as a distraction from systemic collapse. Meanwhile, capital will continue to flow strategically, currently favoring the U.S. market over a weakened Europe, with China poised to eventually replace the dollar's reserve status, though not until after 2032. On AI, Armstrong directly challenges the hype: artificial intelligence excels at pattern recognition and synthesis but cannot create original ideas, a critical limitation that dooms most AI applications to failure in dynamic fields like trading and forecasting. He also addresses the accelerating debt crisis (now $38 trillion), central bank digital currencies as an end-run around constitutional protections, and gold's trajectory toward $5,000+ as capital preservation. His core thesis remains unchanged: the entire Western system faces mathematical insolvency within the decade, with governments deliberately manufacturing external enemies to delay the reckoning. Martin Armstrong forecasting, World War III predictions, dollar reserve currency, central bank digital currency, economic collapse 2032, Ukraine geopolitics, AI limitations trading, gold price $5000, China replaces dollar, Western debt crisis

This recording was originally broadcast in 1963, in the first year of Taiwan's first terrestrial TV station, the Taiwan Broadcasting Company. "Look me in the eye" takes a short sequence of a mountain folk song sung by a women's chorus, from the original 30-minute recording. I layered sound in GarageBand, selecting and editing archival material, contemporary field recordings, overheard dialogue and digital loops, to build aural glimpses of cultural, temporal, and geographic landscapes. By positioning the mountain folk song in dialogue with a recording of a metro train in a Tokyo tunnel, I form a sonic relationship between the mountain above, the underground below, and the distant flatland of my Newhaven studio from which the piece is composed.The folk song functions as both voice and landscape, carrying the acoustic imprint of elevation and openness (shaped by geography rather than infrastructure), of a community embedded in place, where sound travels across valley and mountain, retaining its sense of distance and air, pointing toward cultural memory rooted in the land. In contrast, the Tokyo metro recording introduces a dense, enclosed soundscape. The arrival and departure of a train, with its mechanical rhythm and reverberant tunnel, defines movement, efficiency, and compression. This sound carries additional historical weight: Japan occupied Taiwan from 1895 until the end of the Second World War, leaving lasting marks on its infrastructure, education, and cultural systems. The presence of contemporary Japanese urban sound alongside Taiwanese traditional song resonates not only as a meeting of modern and pre-modern space, but as an echo of shared, asymmetrical history.As sound worlds overlap, they form a layered sonic landscape. The intermittent warmth and discomfort of a questioning voice gets lost beneath the noise of a train, receding and submerged beneath the city. This shifting balance reflects a complex negotiation between tradition, modernisation, and historical memory, echoing the cultural tensions explored by post-war experimental art movements and ideas of Modernism.Yet, a third landscape underlies "Look me in the eye": the lands of the Western world, from which I compose and listen. Positioned beyond both mountain and subway, I observe, engaging with unfamiliar environments through recordings, digital tools, and historical distance. This perspective acknowledges the role of translation, power, and interpretation."Look me in the eye" presents landscape as something heard rather than seen. By moving between mountain, underground, and flatland perspectives, the piece reflects on how sound carries history, place, and identity across time, distance, and cultural boundaries. The folk song becomes less a fixed artifact and more a mutable terrain, shaped by time, technology, and reinterpretation.Regional music of the Republic of China (Taiwan) reimagined by Rachael Adams.———Part of the project A Century of Sounds, reimagining 100 sounds covering 100 years from the collections of the Pitt Rivers Museum at the University of Oxford. Explore the full project at citiesandmemory.com/century-sounds

"Regional Music of the Republic of China" (Taiwan): a recording of instrumental music and folk songs issued by the Broadcasting Corporation of Taiwan (literally: 'Broadcasting Corporation of China'), performed by its national orchestra and choir.From the sound collections of the Pitt Rivers Museum, University of Oxford, being one of a small number of recordings issued or released by foreign broadcasting corporations or radio associations.Recorded by Broadcasting Corporation of Taiwan.Copyright Pitt Rivers Museum, University of Oxford.———Part of the project A Century of Sounds, reimagining 100 sounds covering 100 years from the collections of the Pitt Rivers Museum at the University of Oxford. Explore the full project at citiesandmemory.com/century-sounds

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The market narrative you think you're trading might be the one that breaks your portfolio.In this episode of Futures Edge, Jim Iuorio and Bob Iaccino sit down with Michael Green (Chief Strategist & Portfolio Manager, Simplify Asset Management) for a wide-ranging conversation that connects the dots between Bitcoin's structural problem, the controversy around the U.S. poverty line, gold/silver narrative trades, and the growing risk that passive investing distorts markets in ways traders aren't prepared for.Michael explains why “divisible” isn't the same as “elastic” (and why that matters for Bitcoin long-term), why the official poverty line may be radically outdated, and how modern markets can fail when liquidity disappears exactly when you need it. Plus: what he's watching for 2026—from tariffs and fiscal dynamics to Taiwan/semiconductors and the geopolitics reshaping global capital flows.Timestamps: 00:00 Intro + sponsors01:03 Michael in Annapolis + Naval Academy story03:01 Bitcoin debate: divisible vs elastic money09:18 “Just in case we're wrong?” BTC vs ETH/SOL11:53 The poverty line controversy: what people missed18:05 Absolute vs relative poverty (and why it matters)28:43 2026 outlook: tariffs, deficits, and volatility33:51 Silver & gold: narrative trades and momentum dynamics35:15 The Fed: rules vs discretion + unintended consequences39:51 2008: “cash became non-cash” and the liquidity spiral43:26 Passive investing: why the distortion matters48:15 China/Taiwan risk + semiconductors53:46 Gold as reserves diversification + de-dollarization incentives58:40 What Simplify does + how their ETF strategies workFollow along on social media: Twitter:    https://x.com/bob_iaccinoTwitter:   https://x.com/jimiuorioLinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-iaccino/LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-iuorio/Newsletter:  http://theunfilteredinvestor.com/This episode is sponsored by: Independence Ark: https://www.independenceark.com/Code: F U AmerGold https://www.amergold.com/Code; F U

If you find FreshEd a valuable education resource, please consider becoming a member by visiting freshedpodcast.com/support. -- Today we explore peace education as a form of global citizenship education in universities in divided settings. My guest, Kevin Kester, travelled to China/Taiwan, Cyprus, Korea, and Somalia/Somaliland to understand if peace as a form of global citizenship can be taught in universities where legacies of war, division, and colonialism remain deeply rooted. Kevin Kester is an Associate Professor of Comparative International Education and Peace/Development Studies at Seoul National University (서울대학교) and director of the Education, Conflict and Peace Lab. His latest article is entitled “Peace education as a form of global citizenship education in universities in divided settings: challenges and prospects” which was published in Discourse: Studies in the Cultural Politics of Education. freshedpodcast.com/kester/ -- Get in touch! LinkedIn: @FreshEdpodcast Facebook: FreshEd Email: info@freshedpodcast.com

Evidence that history is repeating itself: Franklin Roosevelt's plea in late 1940 to reimagine his nation as an “arsenal of democracy” willing to defy fascism and arm the free world, compared 85 years later to the question of America deterring China's growing military prowess while also reexamining its role in the Caribbean (likewise an FDR obsession prior to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor). Hoover fellows and historians Joseph Ledford and Eyck Freymann discuss their respective fields of expertise (Western Hemisphere for Ledford and China-Taiwan for Freymann), how those two theaters are intertwined (could a crisis in the Indo-Pacific prompt China to create mischief in the Americas?), plus how to read Beijing's ambitions (is Xi Jinping too risk-averse to invade Taiwan?) and Donald Trump's designs on his “backyard” (is Venezuela the beginning or the end of the US engaging in the affairs of its regional neighbors?). Recorded on January 27, 2026.

RenMac unpacks the market fallout from Kevin Warsh emerging as the leading Fed chair candidate, the risks building in parabolic trades like gold and crypto and why sentiment extremes and “hair-trigger” psychology make these trades vulnerable to sharp reversals. The team also breaks down “momentum tech” and sector rotation risks, rising trade and shutdown risks, China-Taiwan tensions and why February seasonality could amplify market crosscurrents.

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Monday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan details a shocking weekend in Minnesota that left one activist dead, a federal officer permanently injured, and the state spiraling toward open defiance of federal law. Bryan walks listeners through the fatal shooting of activist Alex Pretti during an ICE and Border Patrol arrest, the discovery that Democrat-linked activists are organizing surveillance cells to track federal officers, and the revelation that one protestor later bit off the finger of a DHS agent. He explains the legal facts of the encounter, the role of Governor Tim Walz's campaign strategist in mobilizing protestors, and why federal investigations, lawsuits, and even a government shutdown may follow. The episode then pivots globally. Bryan reveals new details about President Trump's capture of Nicolás Maduro, including a secret directed-energy-style weapon that disabled Russian and Chinese systems. He covers Trump's consideration of a naval blockade of Cuba, the pressure campaign squeezing Mexican oil shipments to Havana, and Washington's push to rapidly restart Venezuelan oil production while cutting China out. Finally, Bryan reports encouraging news from Cambodia as U.S. naval access expands in the Gulf of Thailand, then closes with a stunning development inside China as President Xi purges a top general and boyhood friend amid allegations of corruption and espionage. He explains why the move weakens China's military readiness and could delay any action against Taiwan, while underscoring that Xi now rules China as an unchecked dictator.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: January 26 2026 Wright Report, Minnesota ICE protest shooting Alex Pretti, DHS officer finger bitten protest, Tim Walz strategist activist Signal cells, Minnesota sanctuary state defiance, DHS funding shutdown threat, Trump Maduro secret weapon discombobulator, directed energy weapon Venezuela, Cuba naval blockade Helms-Burton, Mexico oil squeeze Sheinbaum, Venezuela oil restart China cut out, Cambodia Ream Naval Base U.S. Navy, Xi Jinping military purge general espionage, China Taiwan invasion delay

Is 2026 the year of global conflict escalation? In this in-depth conversation, Richard Atwood, Executive VP of International Crisis Group and host of Hold Your Fire! podcast, discusses the top 10 conflicts to watch in 2026 and how Trump's foreign policy is reshaping global order. Richard Atwood, one of the world's leading conflict analysis and prevention experts, draws on 20+ years of field research across 50+ war zones (Ukraine, Gaza, Venezuela, Syria) to explain: • Venezuela: a dramatic US raid, but no clear ‘day after' • Latin America: pressure politics over intervention wars • Greenland: how seriously should Europe take Trump? • Europe & NATO: defence burden-shifting and US unpredictability • Ukraine: diplomacy stalled, deterrence doing the heavy lifting • China-Taiwan: mixed signals, high stakes • Iran: regime under pressure, options narrowing • Israel-Palestine: ceasefire without resolution, West Bank escalation • Syria: Assad gone, opportunity or new instability? • Gulf politics: Saudi-UAE tensions beneath the surface • Sudan-Yemen: neglected wars reshaping the region Advising UN, EU, US State Dept and cited by world leaders, Atwood delivers unfiltered analysis on rules-based order collapse, Trump 2.0 impact, and which wars pose the greatest global threat. For geopolitics analysts, policymakers, and anyone tracking 2026 flashpoints, this is essential predictive intel. If you value independent analysis like this, please like , comment, share, and subscribe to The Voices of War for long-form interviews with top geopolitics experts. Resources & Links

AI ain't just changing tech… it's escalating power. Countries aren't talking “fair” any more, they're talking “we're gon' take it.” If you don't understand that shift, you gon' keep getting blindsided by headlines while other people are making money off the moves behind the scenes. Here, I'm breaking down how the world is positioning for power in the AI era, and what that means for the money game: tariffs, protests, trade pressure, Greenland, rare earth minerals, shipping routes, Russia/Ukraine, China/Taiwan… all of it. The promise is simple: you'll stop reacting emotionally to the news and start seeing the game board so you can move smarter in the market. Geopolitics and the stock market, AI arms race, tariffs and trade war, Iran oil sanctions, Trump tariffs, Greenland strategic value, rare earth minerals supply chain, China Taiwan risk, Russia Ukraine war impact, market volatility, defense and energy investing themes, global trade routes.China, Taiwan, AI: The Risk That Can Flip the Entire MarketJoin our Exclusive Patreon!!! Creating Financial Empowerment for those who've never had it.

Recording of a debate at the Battle of Ideas festival 2025 on Saturday 18 October at Church House, London. ORIGINAL INTRODUCTION One consequence of Donald Trump's trade war with China has been increasing attention to a group of minerals called ‘rare earths'. Rare earths are vital to the production of everything from smartphones and electric vehicles to wind turbines and advanced weapons. Despite the name, rare earths are not particularly rare. For example, cerium is more abundant in the earth's crust than copper. But they are spread thinly as trace impurities, so to obtain usable rare earths requires processing enormous amounts of raw ore at great expense – and with considerable environmental impacts. China has been willing to massively subsidise this process to support its own industries while keeping the price low, making the processing of ore uneconomic elsewhere in the world. The potential geopolitical consequences are obvious: China's rivals are currently utterly dependent on it. Years ago, China secured a significant proportion – almost a monopoly – of excavated rare earths in Venezuela, Brazil and other parts of South America and has now imposed export controls on many rare earth elements in response to Trump's tariffs. China is responsible for 60 per cent of all rare earths mined but, more importantly, it controls the processing of 90 per cent of all global refined rare earth output. Given that US is reliant on production plants in in China/Taiwan for its computer chips, it was slow to respond to the geopolitical power shift. China has already flexed its muscles in this regard, having banned exports of rare earths to Japan in 2010 over a fishing dispute (subsequently overturned by the World Trade Organisation) and has imposed export restrictions on the US since 2023. In May, Ford had to stop production at a car plant in Chicago because of the shortage of magnets made with rare earths. China has also placed an export ban on the technologies used to extract and separate rare earths. A desire to open up access to these metals was said to be a major feature of Trump's negotiations around Russia's invasion of Ukraine. After Zelensky's painful ambush in the White House, Trump quickly concluded a deal allowing the US access to Ukraine's natural resources, especially the coveted rare earths. Some have also suggested that claiming these metals is one of the aims of Russia's war. What should the rest of the world do about China's monopoly? Is it feasible to create alternative sources of supply – and what would it cost? Can innovation reduce the need for rare earths – or can recycling save the day? What does it all mean for the direction of geopolitics? SPEAKERS Robert Fig partner, the metals risk team Animesh Jha professor, applied material science Henry Sanderson journalist; author, Volt Rush, the Winners and Losers in the Race to Go Green CHAIR Austin Williams director, Future Cities Project; honorary research fellow, XJTLU, Suzhou, China; author, China's Urban Revolution

Host: Roifield BrownProducer: Connor BegleyGuests: Mike Donahue, Mike Holden, Tony AlltradeEpisode summaryThis week, Mid-Atlantic looks at what happens when the “rules-based international order” stops behaving like a system and starts behaving like a slogan. The conversation centres on the US seizure/extraction of Venezuela's president and the eerie normalisation of an act that by the usual standards would be labelled rogue behaviour. From there, the panel widens the lens: spheres of influence, NATO's credibility, Britain's silence, and the uncomfortable possibility that “rogue state” is becoming a category defined by power, not principle.What we coverThe “rules-based order” feels retired: how language about sovereignty and international law collapses when allies break it.Why Britain went quiet: the panel digs into the significance of Keir Starmer's (and the UK government's) muted response—and what that says about the “special relationship.”Foreign policy vs domestic distraction: is this about strategy (oil, BRICS, China/Russia influence), or a political smokescreen (Epstein files, domestic turmoil, midterms)?“Trump pushes until stopped”: the idea that boundary-testing is the method, not a side-effect.Greenland as the next anxiety: not just as a hypothetical, but as a test of whether NATO is a system with teeth or a club with vibes.Spheres of influence, back to the 19th century: are we sliding into a three-bloc world and if so, what replaces the pretence of universal rules?NATO: paper, system, or faith?: argument over whether annexation would shatter the alliance or merely bruise it.The “moral high ground” problem: what the West can and can't say about Russia/Ukraine or China/Taiwan after a precedent like this.Can US institutions stop a rogue executive?: sharp disagreement on whether the military, courts, Congress, or wider civil society can meaningfully constrain Trump.Consequences if the order collapses: sanctions, trade wars, defence spending spikes, market shock, and realignment away from US leadership.A little football palate cleanser: Arsenal title optimism, Burnley survival nerves, Portsmouth loyalty, and a classic Mid-Atlantic sign-off.Key moments & quotes (highlights)Ro: “If that doesn't count as rogue behaviour, then the term has become meaningless.”Mike Donahue: “He'll push and push and push boundaries until someone actually stops him.”Mike Holden: “Yes, any maniac looks strong. But that doesn't mean they're trustworthy.”Tony: “We're almost having to reset… we have no semblance of what is right again.”On NATO/Europe's response: “Very strongly worded diplomatic messages… very strongly worded.”Big questions the episode asksWhat does a world look like when rules become optional?Who gets to break the rules and who gets punished for trying?If the old system is dead, what replaces it: blocs, spheres, or chaos?How does the West criticise Russia or China after this precedent?Is the real battle now internal to the US rather than international?People & accounts mentionedMike Donahue — (social: discussed on-air)Mike Holden — @MikeHolden42Tony (“Alltrade”) — @alltrade_ (Twitter) / Tony on the… / alt aLT (as mentioned)Closing beatThe episode ends where it began: with disbelief, unease, and a running (and increasingly personal) disagreement between Ro and Donahue about whether anyone can stop Trump or whether the rest of the world is simply getting a late invitation to the chaos Americans have already been living through. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Special War Brief edition of The Wright Report, Bryan delivers an exclusive breakdown of the stunning U.S. operation that captured Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, examines the legal and strategic fallout of the mission, and warns that while the snatch was flawless, what comes next may be far more dangerous. Operation Absolute Resolve Captures Maduro: U.S. Special Forces and the CIA executed a high-risk overnight raid in Caracas, capturing Nicolás Maduro and his wife from a fortified military base and flying them to New York to face federal drug trafficking charges. The operation involved more than 150 U.S. aircraft, cyber tools that disabled air defenses and electricity, and months of CIA recruitment inside Maduro's inner circle. One U.S. helicopter took fire and one soldier was lightly injured, but the mission succeeded without American fatalities. Legal Gray Zone and Regime Change Risks: Bryan explains the central legal question now facing the Trump administration. If the operation is treated strictly as a law enforcement action, it likely falls within presidential authority. But Trump's own comments about controlling Venezuelan oil, gold, and governance blur that line and raise questions about whether this was de facto regime change, which could require congressional approval. The uncertainty is already complicating Maduro's prosecution and U.S. credibility abroad. Who Runs Venezuela Now: Despite Maduro's removal, his vice president Delcy Rodríguez remains in power and is openly defying Washington, claiming Maduro is still the legitimate leader. Bryan warns that the United States may be attempting a "puppet strategy" rather than a clean transition, relying on hardline Marxists who still control militias, gangs, and narco networks like Tren de Aragua. This creates a volatile mix of criminal, ideological, and guerrilla threats inside a country larger than Texas. Global Shockwaves and Warnings: China reacted with fury and signaled that America's action could justify similar operations against Taiwan. Democrats condemned the raid as unlawful despite years of calling for Maduro's removal. Trump and Secretary Rubio warned that Cuba, Colombia, Mexico, and even Greenland should take note. Bryan cautions that while the operation showcased American intelligence and military excellence, it also exposed U.S. vulnerabilities to retaliation through minerals, sabotage networks, and proxy violence at home. Best Case vs. Worst Case: Best case, the U.S. secures energy access, stabilizes Venezuela, and sends millions of migrants home. Worst case, Venezuela descends into chaos, guerrilla warfare erupts, Tren de Aragua launches attacks inside the United States, and China or Russia escalate through economic or covert retaliation. Bryan concludes that capturing Maduro may prove to be the easiest part of a long and dangerous chapter now unfolding.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: Operation Absolute Resolve Maduro capture, CIA Special Forces Caracas raid, Maduro drug trafficking SDNY, Trump Venezuela oil gold control, Delcy Rodríguez power struggle, Tren de Aragua retaliation risk, China Taiwan snatch precedent, Cuba Colombia Mexico warnings, regime change legal authority, Venezuela best case worst case scenario

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World news in 7 minutes. Friday 2nd January 2026.Today : Switzerland fire. Finland ship. Bulgaria Euro. Ukraine Russia drones. China, Taiwan speeches. US Mamdani. Peru crash. Bolivia protests. Iran protests. Thailand Cambodia ceasefire. Bangladesh Zia. Guinea Doumbaya. Malawi ancient funerals.SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts and vocabulary list written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week.Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week.We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities. You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportWith Stephen DevincenziContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us!Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Juliet Martin and Niall Moore every morning. Transcripts, vocabulary lists, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated daily news in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.Get your daily news and improve your English listening in the time it takes to make a coffee.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

€10 discount on joining as yearly supporter : DECEMBER2025World news in 7 minutes. Wednesday 31st December 2025Today : UK-France disruption. Germany heist. Russia claims. Netherlands fireworks. US Venezuela hit. Powell lawsuit. Honduras protests. Brazil hiccups. Somalia protests. Spain Africa migrants. China Taiwan exercises. Turkiye arrests. Bangladesh Zia. Japan podcasts good.SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts and vocabulary list written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week.Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week.We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities. You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportWith Stephen DevincenziContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us!Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Juliet Martin and Niall Moore every morning. Transcripts, vocabulary lists, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated daily news in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.Get your daily news and improve your English listening in the time it takes to make a coffee.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

Donald Trump hosts Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago, U.S. President Trump met with Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war, President Trump claims a U.S. strike on a drug facility in Venezuela, China launches large-scale military drills around Taiwan, North Korea fires cruise missiles and pledges a nuclear buildup, Iran's president says Tehran is in “full-fledged war” with the U.S., Israel and Europe, The U.K. curbs visas from the DRC, Australia orders a security agency review after the Bondi Beach attack, Kosovo conducts snap parliamentary elections, The FBI provides an update on its investigation into an alleged Minnesota fraud scheme, and OpenAI seeks a Head of Preparedness for AI security risks. Sources: Verity.News

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Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Monday's show, we discuss current global events, including developments in Israel, Ukraine, China/ Taiwan, and Venezuela with Marc Schulman, Founder and Publisher of HistoryCentral.com. We visit with American Institute for Economic Research Senior Editor Jon Miltimore about a 1980's facial-scar experiment and how it illustrates the victim mentality and discrimination today. We also visit with author Jim McTague about DOGE and the Democrat party. We have terrific guests for tomorrow's show, including Florida State Senator Kathleen Passidomo, Maggie Anders from FEE.org, Boo Mortenson, and Linda Harden. Access this or past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

多元 duōyuán – diverse; multiple types宗教 zōngjiào – religion商業 shāngyè – commercial; business-related基督教徒 Jīdūjiàotú – Christian天主教徒 Tiānzhǔjiàotú – Catholic平安夜 píng'ān yè – Christmas Eve聖誕感恩禮拜 shèngdàn gǎn'ēn lǐbài – Christmas thanksgiving service報佳音 bào jiāyīn – caroling; spreading the good news布置 bùzhì – decorate; arrangement聖誕樹 shèngdàn shù – Christmas tree燈飾 dēngshì – decorative lights聖誕市集 shèngdàn shìjí – Christmas market打卡 dǎkǎ – check in; take photos for social media行憲紀念日 xíngxiàn jìniàn rì – Constitution Day (Taiwan)中華民國憲法 Zhōnghuá Mínguó Xiànfǎ – Constitution of the Republic of China (Taiwan)施行 shīxíng – implement; put into effect基本大法 jīběn dàfǎ – fundamental law; basic law保障 bǎozhàng – protect; ensure象徵 xiàngzhēng – symbolize; symbol民主制度 mínzhǔ zhìdù – democratic systemFollow me on Instagram: fangfang.chineselearning !

Economist George Economou joins us today to share why stocks and gold are soaring in the modern global market. He talks about his global outlook on markets amid rising economic and geopolitical uncertainty, AI-driven growth narratives, stock buybacks, and deep investor anxiety fueled by a multipolar world. We also chat on trade tensions, and escalating conflicts across the globe. He explained how falling interest rates continue to prop up U.S. and European stocks despite stretched valuations, why gold is surging as central banks and investors hedge geopolitical risk, and why tariffs are unlikely to succeed economically over the long run. We discuss...  George Economou outlined his background as a Greece-based macroeconomist, financial consultant, academic, and economics educator. Rising tariffs, shifting trade policies, and the growing independence of BRICS nations are major sources of macro instability. Europe is particularly vulnerable, with echoes of pre-2008 risks despite strong headline equity performance. U.S. equity markets are being driven by AI-led profit growth, excess liquidity, and falling interest rates rather than pure fundamentals. European equity strength is largely attributed to corporate stock buybacks rather than underlying economic health. Falling interest rates globally were highlighted as a key driver pushing investors away from bonds and into equities. Gold prices were said to be surging due to geopolitical uncertainty and aggressive central bank accumulation, especially by BRICS nations. Geopolitical risks involving Russia–Ukraine, the Middle East, and China–Taiwan are central drivers of market anxiety. Tariffs are a political tool aimed at reshoring U.S. production, but one that economic theory suggests will be inefficient long term. AI investment is comparable to early smartphone adoption, requiring heavy upfront spending before productivity gains become visible. CEOs' frustration with AI returns is linked to poor implementation rather than a lack of long-term potential. Extremely high global equity valuations are attributed to investors avoiding bonds and real estate due to unattractive risk-reward dynamics. Sustained market valuations is questioned, with the warning that expensive assets eventually decline when buyers step away. Today's Panelists: Kirk Chisholm | Innovative Wealth Barbara Friedberg | Barbara Friedberg Personal Finance Diana Perkins | Trading With Diana Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moneytreepodcast Follow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/money-tree-investing-podcast Follow on Twitter/X: https://x.com/MTIPodcast For more information, visit the show notes at https://moneytreepodcast.com/stocks-and-gold-are-soaring-george-economou-774 

From October of 2025 - The Best Of The Buck Brief. After a week in Taiwan meeting with President Lai Ching-te, top military officials, and national security advisors, Buck Sexton breaks down the question everyone’s asking: Is China going to invade Taiwan? From drone factories and missile systems to Taiwan’s vital role in the global chip supply, Buck shares what he learned on the ground and why a Chinese invasion could trigger economic chaos around the world. Never miss a moment from Buck by subscribing to the Buck Sexton Show Podcast on IHeart Radio, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts! Connect with Buck Sexton:Facebook – / bucksexton X – @bucksexton Instagram – @bucksexton TikTok - @BuckSexton YouTube - @BuckSexton Website – https://www.bucksexton.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00:00 – Tech gremlins, show finally goes live, and Mike defends OBDM's mix of silliness and niche stories against "cover important news" commenters. 00:04:09 – Alex Jones Clips of the Week: AI-mangled transcripts, goofy soundboard noises, French hit-squad rumors around Candace Owens, and dreams of a 24/7 Jones megamix stream. 00:13:50 – Deep dive into Tim Pool "crashing out" on-air over security, alleged drive-by shots at his house, his feud with Candace Owens, and whether the meltdown is genuine or radio-war kayfabe. 00:18:14 – Article walk-through on leaked China–Taiwan war games: hypersonic missiles, US carriers and F-35s getting wiped, Pentagon overspending on complex gear, and CFR scenarios where America basically backs away from Taiwan. 00:28:02 – Gaming out a Taiwan invasion: chip-fab self-destruct plans, Taiwan striking Chinese dams and industry, how fast things could go nuclear, and a long "china china china" Trump soundboard riff. 00:37:48 – Russia and China run joint bomber patrols near Japan; hosts frame it as ominous saber-rattling that conveniently justifies even more Western military spending. 00:42:49 – Reason/Atlantic story on elite university students claiming disabilities: explosion of ADHD/anxiety accommodations, TikTok-diagnosed "neurodivergence," and how grifted extra time hurts students with real needs. 00:52:13 – Rapid-fire: Trump UFO/Roswell betting-market hype, speculation he's been "talked to" about disclosure, Ohio Republicans endlessly re-tweaking the voter-approved weed law, and a tease for an AI-generated police suspect image. 00:57:09 – AI-generated mugshot of a Phoenix shooting suspect that looks eerily like Tim Pool; worries about lazy prompt-based "sketches," misidentification, and cops arresting whoever matches the AI face. 01:06:10 – COVID, vaccines, and excess-death anger: UK data allegedly withheld, false-positive PCR testing, "turbo cancer" anecdotes, and a long rant (plus influencer clip) about total lack of accountability for mandates and pharma. 01:10:57 – Marco Rubio orders State to ditch Calibri; typography nerd-out on why serif fonts suit long documents, plus a heartfelt status update on Joe's recovery, bike-accident aftereffects, and the door being open for his return. 01:15:54 – Spanish delivery worker fired for repeatedly clocking in too early; court calls it "serious misconduct," prompting horror stories about hyper-strict time clocks and quitting over minute-by-minute overtime policing. 01:24:45 – Trump "no tax on tips" meets OnlyFans: IRS agents theoretically forced to watch spicy content to classify incomes, porn vs lifestyle creators, and jokes about this mess landing in the Supreme Court's lap. 01:34:30 – Red "jellyfish" sprite lightning above storms: NASA's high-altitude discharge explanation versus the show's playful theories about alien biology, portals, or off-gassing mystery tech. 01:39:34 – Trump bumping an Air Force One bathroom door mid-press gaggle, imagined awkwardness for whoever's inside, then a UK saga where a council paints a disabled bay around a parked car and slaps it with tickets. 01:47:48 – Florida man claims he teleported into a stolen BMW before a 140-mph crash; hosts compare it to real teleport/time-slip lore, pitch better "I'm from the year 5000" alibis, and suggest cops should ticket illegal teleporting. 01:55:58 – In-N-Out bans order number 67 (after 69) to stop meme-yelling kids, audio-leveller gremlins creep into the show, and they close with Patreon/Discord plugs, schedule notes, Joe shout-outs, and one last "watch the sky for sprite lightning" sign-off.   Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research ▀▄▀▄▀ CONTACT LINKS ▀▄▀▄▀ ► Website: http://obdmpod.com ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/obdmpod ► Full Videos at Odysee: https://odysee.com/@obdm:0 ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/obdmpod ► Instagram: obdmpod ► Email: ourbigdumbmouth at gmail ► RSS: http://ourbigdumbmouth.libsyn.com/rss ► iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/our-big-dumb-mouth/id261189509?mt=2    

Martin Armstrong is an internationally recognized economist, former hedge fund manager, the founder of AE Global Solutions Inc, Socrates, and Armstrong Economics. He talks what Venezuela is about, tariffs, Europeans needing war with Russia, China/Taiwan, The Yen Carry Trade, rise in silver, outlook for 2026, and much more. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCAST!!!   Watch Show Rumble- https://rumble.com/v72wbvk-venezuela-china-tariffs-russia-europe-japan-and-much-more-martin-armstrong.html YouTube- https://youtu.be/Ok7WIquDWNg?si=kNPoCgFKSxCqFWe9   Follow Me X- https://x.com/CoffeeandaMike IG- https://www.instagram.com/coffeeandamike/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/CoffeeandaMike/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@Coffeeandamike Rumble- https://rumble.com/search/all?q=coffee%20and%20a%20mike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-mike/id1436799008 Gab- https://gab.com/CoffeeandaMike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Website- www.coffeeandamike.com Email- info@coffeeandamike.com   Support My Work Venmo- https://www.venmo.com/u/coffeeandamike Paypal- https://www.paypal.com/biz/profile/Coffeeandamike Substack- https://coffeeandamike.substack.com/ Patreon- http://patreon.com/coffeeandamike Locals- https://coffeeandamike.locals.com/ Cash App- https://cash.app/$coffeeandamike Buy Me a Coffee- https://buymeacoffee.com/coffeeandamike Bitcoin- coffeeandamike@strike.me   Mail Check or Money Order- Coffee and a Mike LLC P.O. Box 25383 Scottsdale, AZ 85255-9998   Follow Martin Website- https://www.armstrongeconomics.com/ X- https://x.com/StrongEconomics IG- https://www.instagram.com/armstrongeconomics/   Sponsors Vaulted/Precious Metals- https://vaulted.blbvux.net/coffeeandamike McAlvany Precious Metals- https://mcalvany.com/coffeeandamike/ Independence Ark Natural Farming- https://www.independenceark.com/    

On this episode of Badlands Daily, CannCon and Ashe in America open with the shocking fallout from the DC National Guard ambush, tracking new details about the suspect's CIA-linked Afghan Special Forces past and the unexplained inconsistencies surrounding his motives, background, and timeline. They dig into Alyssa Slotkin's inflammatory rhetoric, the Seditious Six, and the broader implications of foreign-trained operatives embedded across the U.S. The conversation expands into Biden's disastrous Afghan withdrawal, the flood of unvetted migrants, and Trump's forceful response — including his order for a rigorous re-examination of green cards from countries of concern and his fiery Thanksgiving message promising a permanent immigration pause. From cartel-linked drug routes to geopolitical shifts in Ukraine peace negotiations and the China-Taiwan dynamic, the hosts connect how global power struggles, intelligence operations, and domestic instability are colliding in real time.

After a week in Taiwan meeting with President Lai Ching-te, top military officials, and national security advisors, Buck Sexton breaks down the question everyone’s asking: Is China going to invade Taiwan? From drone factories and missile systems to Taiwan’s vital role in the global chip supply, Buck shares what he learned on the ground and why a Chinese invasion could trigger economic chaos around the world. Never miss a moment from Buck by subscribing to the Buck Sexton Show Podcast on IHeart Radio, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts! Connect with Buck Sexton:Facebook – / bucksexton X – @bucksexton Instagram – @bucksexton TikTok - @BuckSexton YouTube - @BuckSexton Website – https://www.bucksexton.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erik Prince is an American businessman, former U.S. Navy SEAL, and the founder of Blackwater, a private military company established in 1997. A graduate of Hillsdale College, Prince heads Frontier Resource Group, a private equity firm, and promotes economic development in emerging markets. He hosts the podcast Off Leash with Erik Prince, launched in 2023, and founded Unplugged, a privacy-focused smartphone company. Prince, a vocal advocate for privatizing military operations and deregulation, has been linked to controversial arms deals and Trump-era political operations.  Erik Bethel is a General Partner at Mare Liberum, a fund focused on sustainability and national security in the maritime domain. He is a global finance professional with experience in the private and public sectors. In 2020, he was nominated to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Panama. Previously, he was nominated by the President and confirmed unanimously by the Senate to represent the United States at the World Bank. At the World Bank, Erik participated in the analysis and deployment of over $100 billion of capital in the developing world through grants, loans, equity investments, and other financial products. Previously, Erik spent over twenty years working as an investment banker and private equity professional at Franklin Templeton Investments, J.P. Morgan, and Morgan Stanley. Erik earned a BS in economics and political science from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis and an MBA from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. He serves on several Boards, including the United States Naval War College Foundation, is a Fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), and is an Advisor to Oxford Analytica - a geopolitical think tank. He speaks Spanish, Portuguese, and Mandarin. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://www.roka.com - USE CODE SRS ⁠https://www.betterhelp.com/srs⁠ This episode is sponsored. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. ⁠https://www.bubsnaturals.com/shawn⁠ ⁠https://www.meetfabric.com/shawn⁠ ⁠https://www.shawnlikesgold.com⁠ ⁠https://www.helixsleep.com/srs⁠ ⁠https://hexclad.com/srs⁠Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at hexclad.com/srs! #hexcladpartner ⁠https://www.moinkbox.com/srs⁠ ⁠https://www.paladinpower.com/srs⁠ ⁠https://uscca.com/srs⁠ Guest Links: Erik Prince X - https://x.com/therealErikP  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-prince   Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-leash-with-erik-prince Frontier Resource Group - https://www.frgroup.com Unplugged Phone - https://unplugged.com Erik Bethel LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-bethel-692604Mare Liberum - https://www.mareliberumcapital.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices