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What happens when economic sanctions stop working and the targeted countries refuse to play by Washington’s rules? In this episode of Silk and Steel, Carl Zha welcomes back Australian geopolitical analyst Dr. Warwick Powell for a discussion about the current evolution of international order. Trump has announced  a new wave of economic pressures against Iran. He also threatens secondary sanctions a...

In this banter, Mike, Charles, and Jerm explore the beauty of rural life, the joy of welcoming new life, the importance of positive thought, and challenges posed by negativity in society. They discuss how cultural identity and community play a role to shape perspectives on parenting and the future. They emphasise the need for a balanced view of the world that acknowledges its challenges and its be...

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Welcome back to the Silk and Steel Chinese History Series. In this episode, Carl Zha and JJ return to 206 BC, in the chaotic aftermath of the collapse of the Qin Dynasty. The great rebel commander Xiang Yu has divided the former Qin territories among rival generals. He believes he can keep his potential enemies divided and under control. Liu Bang, meanwhile, has been effectively exiled to the remo...

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The war narrative has ramped up. Russia is presented as an ever-increasing threat by mainstream media. The UK’s new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, has already handed over the licence and intellectual property for Stone Cloak electronic warfare systems to Ukraine. This has resulted in civilian deaths in Russia. AI and autonomy are also discussed, and the episode rounds off with a look at the state o...

Rasheed and Carl Zha take a hard look at the pressures on the U.S.-led global financial and geopolitical system — from the $40 trillion U.S. debt mountain and de-dollarization to the Strait of Hormuz crisis, BRICS, China, Russia, Iran, India and the rise of a genuinely multipolar world. Does the weaponization of the U.S. dollar accelerate the de-dollarization Washington wants to prevent? Carl Zha...

A little while ago, Reiner Fuellmich was able to call Brian Gerrish from prison to talk about his case and the possibility of his release. Reiner spoke candidly about the Corona Investigative Committee finances, his actions to try and protect the donations from the state, and the resulting events which led to his imprisonment. Reiner stresses that whilst others still have the money he was accused...

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Jerm and Peter Duke discuss how language, education, and belief systems intersect to shape—and often control—public understanding. The deliberate Americanisation of English, the manipulation of word definitions for political ends, and the philosophical difference between liberty and freedom are explored. They argue that the education system stifles inquisitiveness and critical thought. This produc...

Professor Diane Rasmussen welcomes Chris Dobson as a new contributor to UK Column as they hold a lighthearted discussion about art, beauty, and positivity. Chris is a master craftsman who became an art historian. Born in the UK but now living in Italy, he has written about Florentine art and history since 2000. He believes that “human beings are naturally created to be creative”. In his new podcas...

Is the United States experiencing its own Suez Canal moment? In this explosive conversation, Jamarl Thomas and Carl Zha examine the consequences of the Iran war and what they see as dramatically weakened U.S. power across West and East Asia. The discussion begins with a potentially historic shift on the Korean Peninsula: South Korea signals greater military independence and explores an actual peac...

Jerm and Charles tackle masculinity, societal expectations, and personal responsibility as they discuss the "manosphere" and self-improvement. They discuss the cultural disconnect in the Lindsay Clancy case alongside the pharmaceutical industry's grip on mental health treatments and contradictions in how society values life. This conversation widens to the dehumanisation of life, accountability, a...

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The U.S. now faces a growing strategic dilemma: Washington wants to maintain its global military presence while it simultaneously escalates confrontation with Iran, pressures Russia and attempts to contain China. But the resources are not unlimited. In this episode, Rachel Blevins speaks with geopolitical analyst Carl Zha, host of the Silk and Steel Podcast, about what the Strait of Hormuz crisis...

Michael Bryant discusses the history of medical care and delves into the medical industry's transformation to a cult. He discusss the implications of the Flexner Report and how it shapes modern medicine. This adds a need for critical thought with regard to health and medical authority. Michael discusses the evolution of medical licenses, the impact industrial capitalism has on the medical field, a...

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As Hakeem Anwar notes, AI is pitched as the next internet. Behind the hype, hyperscalers throw billions at data centres. The data centres guzzle water and power on an industrial scale. It is a bubble built on easy money. When it pops, consumers will foot the bill. These monster facilities pollute neighbourhoods, drain local resources, and feed a Big Tech surveillance apparatus. They have their fin...

The U.S. economy may look strong on Wall Street, but what happens when you look beneath the stock market? In this episode, Rasheed and Carl Zha examine the growing economic, military and geopolitical pressures facing the United States — from the enormous U.S. debt burden and the AI bubble to the declining role of the dollar and the rise of alternative financial systems centered around China and BR...

In this episode, James Walton and Jerm explore practical preparedness as a mindset of self-reliance and community support rather than mere survivalism. We discuss how to build your readiness around your daily routine with things like everyday carry items and vehicle emergency supplies, and the balance between convenience and preparedness based on how far from home you typically operate. The conver...

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Norman Fenton is a mathematician who discusses the COVID narrative, Bayesian reasoning, and the influence of academia on public health policies. He shares insights from his work challenging official data and explores the deeper ideological shifts in universities. https://www.normanfenton.com/ ► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings...

Brian Gerrish, Professor Diane Rasmussen and Ben Rubin discuss the appointment of Jason Arday at Jesus College, University of Cambridge. This informal discussion was recorded before Mr. Arday’s death and explores a number of issues. The possible reasons for Arday’s unlikely rise to a professorship at one of the world’s most elite universities, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion hiring mandates and g...

The Qin Dynasty has fallen. The rebel armies have defeated China’s first imperial dynasty, and now the victors must decide what comes next. But instead of creating a stable new order, Xiang Yu begins to divide the former Qin empire among rival kings and military commanders. This creates a political landscape which is filled with competing ambitions, grudges and potential rebellions. At the center...

Jerm and Charles explore the evolution of English, accents, and what language reveals about class and culture as they weave in personal travel experiences and historical contexts. They then turn to immigration in the UK and beyond, connect today's migration patterns to colonial history, and argue that media narratives strip out the geopolitical roots to the issue. A central thread is the distincti...