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Does the U.S. Have a Secret Deal With China? Plus, MSG's Celebrity "Risk" List With Ben Rhodes

Jul 16, 2026 ยท 1h 5m

Topics discussed

Cold War intro: Operation Condor and the murder of Orlando Letelier Introduction of guest Ben Rhodes China's oil strategy and global energy shortages US-China sphere of influence and Asian security shifts Sponsor segments: Searchlight Pictures and Whole Foods The Iran War, Israel's role, and US leverage Netanyahu's negotiating style and historical context US vs Israeli interests: Stability vs Chaos in the Middle East Israel-Turkey tensions and regional expansionism US weapons sales to Israel and the case for sanctions Sponsor segments: Carvana, NOS Energy, and Super Troopers 3 Marco Rubio, Venezuela, and the Monroe Doctrine Personal anecdotes: Negotiating with Rubio and Cuba Drones, AI in warfare, and the changing nature of conflict US foreign policy tools, sanctions, and the risk of global war Conspiracy theories: UFOs, JFK, and intelligence agencies Digital security, AI race, and Chinese tech dominance Death of Senator Lindsey Graham and Laura Loomer's claims AI misuse by terrorists and Waymo's surveillance capabilities MSG facial recognition database and celebrity risk lists The 'Deadly Trousers' trend and closing remarks
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