One expert is calling today’s social media apps legal malware. “Tristan Harris had this to say: the average person checks their smartphone 150 times per day. Why do we do this? It’s the number one ingredient in slot machines: intermittent variable rewards. Addictiveness is maximized when the rewards are variable. Technology hijacks the way we […]
Is our push into green energy riddled with hidden costs? In this special report, we look at China’s growing dominance in the renewable energy sector, the costs to the environment and human life, and how every American is involved. Joining us to help shed light on the topic are Silicon Valley author Ann Bridges; and Kelly […]
Following in the footsteps of Chairman Mao Zedong, one of the most brutal communist leaders the world has seen, is history about to repeat itself with Xi Jinping? In this special report, we look at what Xi Jinping’s third term means for China and the world, what America can expect going forward, and if the […]
Millions of lives are at risk. Freedom is in question. In this special report, we look at what an attack on Taiwan could look like, the impacts it would have here in America, and whether U.S. troops would pay the price. Joining us to help shed light on the topic are James Carafano, the Heritage […]
The hidden thread running our modern life—from strings of cables thousands of feet beneath the surface of the seas, to a constellation of satellites high above in the sky. In this special report, we zoom in on information super-highways—undersea cables and satellites—how our daily lives rely on them, and how adversarial powers like Russia and […]
Mass poisonings—and our kids are paying the price. John Mills, retired Army colonel and former director of cybersecurity at the Defense Department, said, “This is a war against America by the Chinese Communist Party.” In this special report, we look at how fentanyl is making its way into counterfeit prescription drugs and candy, how the […]
World players are all vying for control of the Arctic. At stake are billions in resources and strategic holdings for the United States and its foes. In this special report, we look at the latest geopolitical flash point to arrive on the world stage, why control of the Arctic is so contested, and what it […]
A greener, and cleaner world: that and more is what policies like the Inflation Reduction Act aim to achieve. But are our efforts being underwritten by an adversarial power on the other side of the world? In this special report, we look at how the Chinese regime could be reaping the rewards of new industries, […]
World powers are in a race for the next Manhattan Project. This time, instead of an atomic bomb, the atoms make up a quantum computer. In this special report, we look at China’s goal to be the first to get their hands on the ultimate cyber weapon, how China stacks up against the United States […]
From batteries in electric vehicles to the colors in our smartphones, to our most advanced military weapons—rare earth and critical minerals are at the heart of our modern life. In this special report, we look at what China’s dominance in the world’s rare earth means for us, how that impacts every sector of society from […]
Destroying a nation from within is the goal of the Chinese regime. One of its biggest weapons is something we rely on every day: our smartphones. In this special report, we look at how China’s cyberattacks are going far beyond institutions. Now, they’re getting personal and changing our behavior through the very devices in the […]
Rising prices, falling currencies. The effects of inflation are hitting hard. But in this age of globalization, what role is the Chinese regime playing in U-S inflation? And how is the Middle East involved? In this special report, we look at how players in difference countries move across the global chessboard, and how actions thousands […]
Rising prices and falling currencies—the effects of inflation are hitting hard. But in this age of globalization, what role is the Chinese regime playing in U.S. inflation? And how is the Middle East involved? In this special report, we look at how players in different countries move across the global chessboard and how actions thousands […]
Trade, commerce, military, and more—a tug-of-war over the waters of the Pacific Ocean. Whoever controls them controls the future. Retired Marine Colonel Grant Newsham said, “You really can’t overstate what is at stake here.” In this special report, we delve into the waters of the Pacific to look at what happens if the Chinese regime gains the […]
An adversary is overlooking America’s nuclear facilities. In this special report, we look at how the Chinese Communist Party has gotten close to America’s nuclear secrets, why that’s a risk to national security, and how experts say there needs to be a fundamental shift in how we view the Chinese regime. Joining us to help […]
Brazil: a key U.S. ally since World War II and the most important country in Latin America. But all that could change. In this special report, we look at why Brazil is strategically vital to the United States, what happens if the Chinese regime takes over, and the consequences of Washington turning a blind eye. […]
From dancing videos to national security risks, experts say social media sensation TikTok is helping the Chinese military develop artificial intelligence. In this special report, we look at how U.S. companies are boosting China’s military growth, how Americans’ data is feeding China’s AI mills, and how microchips are the heart of it all. Joining us […]
In this special report, we delve into the Chinese regime’s war on faith, the different forms it takes, and what happens to those who dare to believe. And joining us to shed light on the topic are Sam Brownback, former ambassador-at-large for International Religious Freedom; David Curry, president and CEO of Open Doors USA; Jeff King, president […]
From friendly collaboration to deadly competition, the world’s two superpowers are playing by different rules. In terms of innovation and global trade, how are these two giants shaping up? In this special report, we take a closer look at how the U.S.≠China relationship has evolved, where it’s headed, and how it impacts every American. Joining […]
The secrets to life, the genetic code of what we eat—the Chinese regime is stealing it. In this special report, we look at how the Chinese Communist Party has infiltrated American agriculture, what it means—here at home and around the world—and how to get to the root of it. Joining us to help shed light […]
More Americans are dying from drug overdoses than ever before. Illicit pills are pouring into the country from across the border. But they originate from thousands of miles away. In this special report, we look at how China has weaponized the drug industry, the ways it’s impacting every American, and what’s being done to stop […]
An entire continent, under the Chinese regime’s sway. Beijing has been pouring billions of dollars into the infrastructure of Africa. But what started out as a seemingly generous move, has dark strings attached. Now that influence is rippling out globally. In this special report, we look at China’s growing influence in Africa, how it got […]
Beijing has been pouring billions of dollars into the infrastructure of Africa. But what started out as a seemingly generous move, has dark strings attached. Now that influence is rippling out globally. In this special report, we look at China’s growing influence in Africa, how it got to this point, and the impact it’s having […]
Drones. They’re popping up everywhere: from delivering goods to filming fancy camera shots for vloggers, to speeding up delivery times. But they’re also being used to hunt people down. In this special report, we look at how the Chinese regime is harnessing its vast reaches of data and turning it into a weapon, where that […]
Killer robots: the stuff of science fiction. But it’s becoming all too real. There’s a race for artificial intelligence and unmanned weapons that could change the face of warfare. In this special report, we look at how the Chinese regime is harnessing its vast reaches of data and turning it into a weapon, where that […]
A war without bullets. The Chinese regime has a strategy to win without fighting. To destroy a country from within. In this special report, we look at how the Chinese regime uses unrestricted warfare, how that’s playing out in America, and how lives are already being impacted.
A war without bullets. The Chinese regime has a strategy to win without fighting, to destroy a country from within. In this special report, we look at how the Chinese regime uses unrestricted warfare, how that’s playing out in America, and how lives are already being impacted. And joining us to help shed light on […]
Half of the United States’ top trading partners and trillions of dollars—and more—could all be lost, as the Chinese regime has grown ever more aggressive in the waters of the Indo-Pacific. In this special report, we look at why this area is crucial for not just America, but the world, what happens if the Indo-Pacific is […]
One of the biggest threats facing America is virtually unseen. The world of cyberwar may seem illusory and imagined, but the effects it can have are devastating and very real. In its annual threat assessment report, the U.S. intelligence community concluded China’s push for global influence is the top threat to America’s national and economic security.
State-sponsored hacking—that and more is what the United States is up against. FBI Director Christopher Wray said earlier this year that “there is no greater threat.” But it goes beyond cyber war, leaching into all sectors. In this special report, we look at how the Chinese regime has waged war on virtually every area—making waves […]
It’s been called the final frontier. And in recent decades, the race to space has only gotten bolder. But part of that contest has changed—now, it’s about weaponizing space. A recent report by the Defense Intelligence Agency states that “Space is being increasingly militarized.”
Could the space wars of science fiction become reality? Space is increasingly becoming weaponized. While that may seem very far away, the dangers felt on earth would be all too real. Rick Fisher, senior fellow at the International Assessment and Strategy Center, said “Americans would feel an immediate impact. Our ability to pump gas into […]
America’s influence in Latin America is slipping to the Chinese regime. But why is having access to the Southern Hemisphere so important? In this special report, we look at how the Chinese regime has quietly taken over control in many countries; how trade has won Beijing leverage in political, diplomatic, and military spheres across the […]
Is the United States at risk of losing its status as the world’s reserve currency? And how does the Chinese regime play into all this? In this special report, we look at the currency wars playing out on the world stage, what that means for Americans, and how it stands to impact your bank account. […]
No more phones, computers, cars? That’s just one area Americans’ daily lives would be affected if Beijing were to wage war on Taiwan. Bradley Thayer, founding member of the Committee on the Present Danger: China, said that “for too many Western politicians and politicians in the Indo-Pacific, Taiwan is an afterthought when it should be […]
“The CCP [Chinese Communist Party] government has a strategy when confronting the United States,” said Peter Schweizer, author of “Red-Handed” and president of the Government Accountability Institute. The United States loses $200 billion to $600 billion each year to China through intellectual property theft. But how is it happening? With a little help from friends on […]
A decision to end the China Initiative met with strong backlash. But why is the China Initiative getting scrapped? And what are the accusations? Beijing has pushed back on the program, but what does the initiative really aim to counter? And what will happen without it? In part 1 of this special report, we talked […]
A decision to end the China Initiative met with strong backlash. But why is the China initiative getting scrapped? And what are the accusations? Beijing has pushed back on the program, but what does the initiative really aim to counter? And what will happen without it? In part one of this special report, we dive […]
The power to wipe out a country’s communications, without even stepping foot on its soil—that’s what the Chinese regime could do to America through Huawei. Telecoms act as the central nervous system for all critical infrastructure. In this special report, we look at how Huawei quietly claimed such a strong foothold into America; how despite […]
The Chinese communist regime has infiltrated every level of the United States—from how we get our food, to our education, and even our leaders. It’s been said that economic power is political power. But just how does that translate to China’s manufacturing dominance, and America’s reliance on it? It turns out the Chinese regime’s influence […]
Will there be war? Tensions between Ukraine and Russia have been dominating headlines, fueled by media frenzy. But are other players involved? China has been watching closely. In this special report, we look at the roles cyber security and social media are playing, what that means going forward, and what can be done. And joining […]
American lives are put at risk when major American tech corporations collaborate with China, a new report says. Amazon, Apple, Dell, Facebook, GE, Google, Intel, and Microsoft are supporting the Chinese regime’s military, and risking national security. But it goes beyond that. In this special report, we look at what happens when there are no […]
Athletes competing in the Beijing Winter Olympics are faced with a challenge. And it’s more than just the competition. Many are now stuck in a dilemma between winning medals and keeping their morals. Embroiled in controversy, the Games have prompted scrutiny, calls for boycotts, and pushback. But in the end, the Winter Olympics have gone […]
In a game of chess that spans the globe, China seems to be winning. The United States doesn’t even realize it’s playing. Whoever controls the waters of the Pacific Ocean gains military power. China has been buying up islands in the region, paving the way for future military bases. Unlike news from the South China […]
Is Latin America about to find itself the setting for a second Cold War? That’s the looming question as Chinese influence spreads across the region. At stake is national security in America—and Taiwan on the global stage—as a new president enters office in Honduras. The small country now lies at the center of a tug-of-war […]
A place where you can be who you want to be, go where you want to go—that, and more, is what the Metaverse is promising. Crypto and FinTech attorney Felix Shipkevich calls it “a brave new world.” Paris Hilton welcomed 2022 by throwing a new year’s party in the Metaverse. On top of the celebrity […]
“Made in China.” Those three words appear on everything from computers, to toys, to massive industrial parts. But behind those three words is a history of forced labor, human rights abuses, and stolen trade secrets. As Democratic countries rally behind the call for freedom and holding the Chinese communist regime accountable for its human rights […]
In this special report, we sat down with three guests: Christopher Balding, senior fellow at the Henry Jackson Society; Clyde Prestowitz, president of the Economic Strategy Institute; and David Goldman, deputy editor at Asia Times. They touch on China’s 2022 economic outlook, what we learned from the past two years, and how that’s going to impact […]
In this special episode, we sat down with professor Kerry Gershaneck, author of “Media Warfare,” as well as Bradley Thayer, founding member of tthe Committee on the Present Danger: China. They touch on Beijing’s influence overseas through ideological means, such as through media warfare, why Taiwan is such a target, how it relates to the […]
China’s police force has long been known for its frequent miscarriages of justice. Those cases have taken the forms of police violence, beatings, and even torture. Very few see leniency once they’re accused of violating the law. And some incidents, caught on tape, capture officers exercising little to no reservation in beating even women, children, […]
In this special episode, we sat down with two guests: researcher and journalist John Mac Ghlionn and Shone Anstey, CEO at LQwD fintech. They touch on the world of bitcoin—from the merits and the dangers to the different approaches the United States and China are taking; from embracing it to banning it; and how it’ll play […]
Some say future wars will be defined by artificial intelligence. “Whichever nation harnesses AI first will have a decisive advantage on the battlefield for many, many years,” former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper told an audience at the 2019 AI World Conference. He added that “again—we’re in a race, we have to get to the […]
In this special episode, we sat down with Arthur Herman, senior fellow at the Hudson Institute and director of the Quantum Alliance Initiative. He talks about the race for AI and quantum computing between the United States and China, the dangers around that, and how it’ll play out going forward. Herman said: “Military AI is […]
Beijing is pushing a unique financial campaign: urging Chinese citizens and businesses to start using digital currency across the nation. And once that’s done, it has plans to promote that digital currency worldwide, eventually looking to achieve international use. But why go through all the trouble? It may be part of Beijing’s long game to […]
In this special episode, we sat down with Rick Fisher, senior fellow at the International Assessment and Strategy Center. He talks about China’s growing space ambitions—from the Moon, to Mars, to asteroids. Fisher touched on China’s recent hypersonic missile test, saying, “If China saw advantage in hitting any other country first with a nuclear weapon, […]
China’s zero-COVID-19 strategy is starting to look a little far-fetched, as countries around the world show signs of accepting the idea of co-existing with the virus as they start to reopen and ease pandemic prevention and control measures. In the United States, New York’s famous Times Square is reopening for it’s annual New Year’s Eve […]
Chinese health authorities are welding people’s doors shut, locking people inside with steel chains, and lining hallways with barbed wire. The tactics seek to block people from leaving their homes. Beijing’s zero-COVID policy is an effort to completely eliminate the virus from inside Chinese borders. We look at what it really means for Chinese citizens. […]
