“America feels like it’s coming apart at the seams—and that’s where we’re starting today. On one side, political polarization has turned neighbors into enemies, and faith in democracy is hanging by a thread. Meanwhile, Donald Trump keeps framing China as a pushover, a nation that will simply fold under pressure. But is he dangerously misreading Beijing’s long game? We’ll break down why China’s strategy isn’t weakness—it’s patience. And as if that wasn’t enough, the escalating war between the US and Iran is sending shockwaves through the global economy. Oil prices are spiking, markets are reeling, and American families are feeling the pinch at the pump. How did we get here—and is there a way out?

Guest Info: Dr. Marcus De Freitas is Senior Fellow at Policy Center for the New South, focusing on International Law, International Relations and Brazil, and is currently a Visiting Professor of International Law and International Relations at China Foreign Affairs University in Beijing, China.