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In this week's episode, hosts Christina Ruffini and Leon Panetta, former US Secretary of Defense and CIA Director, sit down with former U.S Ambassador to China, Nicholas Burns. They discuss the recent 90-day tariff deal, share insights on negotiating with Xi Jinping and Chinese officials, and discuss the state of US global soft power. They also unpack the security challenges related to President Donald Trump's acceptance of a gifted Qatari jet and reveal what it's like to travel on Air Force One. Plus, the significance of the first US-born pontiff, Pope Leo XIV, and what it means for American pride.
Episode produced by Situation Room Studios. Original music composed and produced by Leo Sidran.
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In this week's episode, hosts Christina Ruffini and Leon Panetta, former US Secretary of Defense and CIA Director, sit down with former U.S Ambassador to China, Nicholas Burns. They discuss the recent 90-day tariff deal, share insights on negotiating with Xi Jinping and Chinese officials, and discuss the state of US global soft power. They also unpack the security challenges related to President Donald Trump's acceptance of a gifted Qatari jet and reveal what it's like to travel on Air Force One. Plus, the significance of the first US-born pontiff, Pope Leo XIV, and what it means for American pride.
Episode produced by Situation Room Studios. Original music composed and produced by Leo Sidran.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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