Yesterday I had Brandon Weichert on the podcast for the first time to discuss everything going on in the world. We started with Trump’s recent visit to China and the implications for the Middle East, summer supply chain disruptions, and the various problems facing the US here at home. It was a fun conversation that will definitely give listeners a couple things to think about. You can find Brandon’s books on Amazon, but you can also find him at 19fortyfive.com and NatSecTalk, as well as on Twitter.

Podcast Summary

* What Trump’s trip to China means for the Middle East, different trade deals, and various supply chains.

* How the disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz are going to be felt this summer around the world.

* Why the recent chaos is not part of some 5D chess plan, and Trump’s tendencies to react and improvise to current events.

* How things could be setting up for stagflation depending on what the Fed does.

* The generational divide in the recent Massie’s primary.

* How the data center buildout is about building a digital control grid.

* The hyperfinancialization of the US and how it leads to cultural and economic issues.

* The biggest issues facing the US at home and what it means for the future of the country.

* Book Recommendation: Everyone Is Wrong About China by Brendan O’Reilly.

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