The US has seen a lot of action involving our relationship with China throughout July 2020.  From sanctions, to closing consulates, to Hong Kong, to holding China accountable for the Covid-19 pandemic, this makes an already complex “tit for tat” situation even more complex. On this episode, we talk with Jim Carafano about why the media narrative of “tit for tat” is actually not the proper way to describe what’s going on. We also discuss the proper way to deal with it to ensure our economic and national security. 

We’ve all seen the phrase E pluribus unum written all over American symbols. When translated from Latin it means: out of many, one. This phrase has helped create our unique American culture. But recently, the left has been using identity politics to divide us. This week, we talk to Mike Gonzalez. He has a brand new book out called “The Plot to Change America: How Identity Politics is Dividing the Land of the Free.” This book exposes the myths that help identity politics perpetuate itself, it reveals what has really happened in America, and explains why it is urgent to change course. This week, he takes us back to the beginning, and explains where we currently stand, and what we need to do to get back to E pluribus unum.

This Fourth of July season, we are counting the many blessings we are afforded as American citizens. We all have a different story, and a different path, and we are able to move forward because of the freedom and liberty this Nation was founded on. These are the things enshrined in Declaration of Independence. On this inspiring episode, Dr. Allen Guelzo talks about the miracle that is the Declaration of Independence, the story that lead to its drafting and the result, why it is still very relevant in today’s culture, and why it makes him a #ProudAmerican. 

In the wake of the horrible killing of George Floyd, many are proposing different solutions to ensure that something like this never happens again. From defunding the police entirely or mandating better officer training, it seems like all options are on the table. One option that should not be overlooked is the power police unions have over dealing with situations like this. This week, we talk with Rachel Greszler about how confronting police abuse requires shifting power away from police unions.

China is very active in building infrastructure for developing nations. For the last two decades, they have invested billions of dollars in Africa in the form of roads, bridges, and other critical infrastructure. Thanks to a recent Heritage report, we now see that they are also building high security government buildings for African nations, and are likely using these as a vector to spy on and undercut the US. On this episode, Josh Meservey explains why China continues to invest in Africa, why Africa continues to allow them, and what that means for American economic activity and security in Africa.

Contact tracing has been going on for decades. But now, Google and Apple are aiming to turn smartphones into digital contact tracers. But what does this mean for our privacy? Is this just another grab of our data by big tech? Could this be a way for the government to get our health information? This week, Klon Kitchen walks us through what Google and Apple are proposing, some of the legitimate concerns, and why this effort could serve as an effective tool to fight against the spread of Covid-19 and other diseases in the future.