Episodes
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
With Gordon Chang, Todd Bensman, Ilan Berman and Kevin Freeman
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
GORDON CHANG, Contributor, Daily Beast, Author, “The Coming Collapse of China,” “Nuclear Showdown: North Korea Takes the World” and “Losing South Korea," Twitter: @Gordongchang
- China's military and society are being reorganized - potentially to mobilize for mass war
- The Biden administration may continue President Trump's practice of increasing official relations with Taiwan
- Antony Blinken agreed with former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo when he labeled China's treatment of the Uyghurs a genocide
TODD BENSMAN, Senior National Security Fellow, Center for Immigration Studies, former Department of Homeland Security official, Twitter: @BensmanTodd
- President Biden reversed Donald Trump's travel ban, or so-called "Muslim Ban, " on day one in office
- Todd Bensman: Upwards of 20 million illegal aliens may be given amnesty under Joe Biden's recent directive
- Biden's message to the world: If you can get to the US, either illegally or legally, you will eventually be granted amnesty
- With Trump gone, can we no longer rely on Latin American countries to prevent migrant caravans from going to the US southern border?
ILAN BERMAN, Senior Vice President, American Foreign Policy Council, Associated Faculty, Missouri State University's Department of Defense and Strategic Studies, Twitter: @ilanberman
- Ilan Berman's thoughts on President Biden possibly seeking to rejoin the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action: The writing has been on the wall for some time
- President Trump's legacy policies: The Trump administration spent four years building up America's ability to counter Iran. Will the Biden Administration leverage some of these capabilities when they eventually go back to the negotiating table?
- Taking stock of the Trump Admin's accomplishments: Rolling détente between Israel and much of the Middle East
KEVIN FREEMAN, Senior Fellow, Center for Security Policy, Host, Economic War Room on TheBlaze TV, Author, “Game Plan” and “Secret Weapon," Twitter: @SecretWeaponUSA:
- Kevin Freeman: The US is about to go from a deficit of $20 trillion to $30 trillion in the blink of an eye
- Inflation is much higher 1%, could be upwards of 6%
- Freeman argues that the only reason the US Dollar has remained relatively untouched by mounting US Debt is because it is still recognized as the reserve currency of the world - will China change things?
Thursday Nov 03, 2011
Ralph Reed, Tony Blankley, Rep. Steve Chabot
Thursday Nov 03, 2011
Thursday Nov 03, 2011
Is a slow economy an excuse to turn a blind eye to the threats that face our nation? How can we combat such threats if we do not even know they exist, or have the means to combat them? These are questions that Frank’s first guest, Ralph Reed, bring to light. Americans cannot lose sight of that simple fact that there are entities in this world, either state or non-state actors, that wish to harm and ultimately bring down the American way of life. Republicans must keep their eye on the ball and keep the public informed to these threats so drastic actions, such as slashing our defense budget, do not take place and compromise American security.
Tony Blankley, contributor to the Washington Times, spends two segments with Frank enlightening Americans on China’s possible growing influence. “China is not 10 feet tall and America is no midget.” Now more than ever America needs to stand up, be strong and lead from the front. Europe might be turning to China for economic assistance and in return for more influence as well as a European blind eye to their devious economic transgressions. Nations in Asia are looking to the U.S. to take the lead and provide support in countering this ever increasing aggressor. Nations are increasing their own military readiness, but are still hoping the U.S. will stand tall against China. These nations will follow as long as America is willing to lead. With American influence and strength as well as the support of the Asian nations, Chinese power can be curtailed and keep them operating within the world order.
Finally, Representative Steve Chabot of Ohio’s 1st District explains how the Muslim Brotherhood is a violent organization composed of violent extremists and America needs to stay vigilant in combating this threat. The Obama Administration either believes the Muslim Brotherhood when they say they are working for democracy, in that case the administration is delusional, or the president fails to realize the nature of the threat. With governments in the Arab world toppling like dominoes, America needs to be ready to counter any threats that may emerge from these new regimes. Can America really counter the influence of the Muslim Brotherhood if the Super Committee fails to reach an agreement and the defense budget is drastically reduced?