June 06, 2025

977: Why Does Qatar Give America So Much Money?

40 minutes

Why Do We Keep Pretending All Cultures Are Equal?

What if “live and let live” is actually destroying our society? In this explosive episode, we dig deep into the hard truths about moral relativism, foreign policy, and cultural differences we’re not supposed to talk about. Are we too afraid to call out evil when we see it? Is empathy being weaponized to make us tolerate the intolerable? And why are countries like China and Qatar playing both sides while Americans look the other way?

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Brian sits down with Matt Cookson, a foreign policy analyst with boots-on-the-ground experience in China and the Middle East, to expose how America's blind spots are putting us at risk. From China's long-game strategy and religious crackdowns to Qatar’s two-faced diplomacy, this conversation uncovers what most politicians and pundits won’t touch. You’ll learn how cultural ignorance makes America weak—and how regaining a moral compass might be the only way to save liberty.

They don’t just talk about “understanding other perspectives”—they challenge the idea that all perspectives are equally valid. Can you really empathize with authoritarian regimes without excusing them? What happens when Americans can’t tell the difference between tradition and tyranny?

This episode goes beyond headlines, revealing how deep cultural differences impact everything from global trade to national security. It’s a wake-up call for anyone who believes liberty needs virtue—and that silence in the face of evil is not compassion, it’s surrender.

If you’re ready to stop playing the “live and let live” game and start standing for something, this episode is your next must-watch.

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