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China has gone from having virtually no world-class research universities to domination of global scientific output in just a few decades—but why have traditional university rankings not reflected this transformation? In this episode of the Silk & Steel Podcast, Carl Zha welcomes returning guest Doggie (Han Feizi) to unpack China's extraordinary rise in science, higher education, and technolog...

Jerm and Roman Bystrianyk, author of _Dissolving Illusions_, examine the impact of vaccination and historical health perspectives while they advocate for a holistic approach to wellness. The conversation also highlights Roman's process to write historical fiction and the importance to exercise personal choice within the medical system. https://dissolvingillusions.com ► Join UK Column Live every Mo...

Mike Robinson and Basil Valentine present today's UK Column News. ► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠UK Column website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► [Support UK Column] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support our independent journalism & investigative j...

Speaking with Patrick Henningsen in Mashhad during the six-day funeral procession for Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, British journalist Bushra Shaikh describes the extraordinary reaction to her presence in Iran: attacks from The Telegraph, The Daily Mail, Iran, and international and prominent online figures, with some calling for her to be labelled a terrorist. She characterises the campaign as a...

Ken McCarthy argues that the hepatitis B vaccine shines light on wider problems—pharma influence, opaque medical training, weak regulation, and historical ties to population control. He pushes for independent research, informed consent, and parental choice over vaccinations. https://www.hepbbook.com ► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live reco...

Rebecca is a passionate, dedicated, and concerned mother who warns against the dangers of explicit sex education given to ever-younger schoolchildren. The agenda of sexualisation is, for Rebecca and her colleagues, blatant, overt, and simply too much too young. Since it was formed, 2much2young has gained support from many parents concerned about the sexualisation of their children. Sex education a...

For years, Silicon Valley convinced investors that bigger budgets, more GPUs, and trillion-dollar valuations were the future of artificial intelligence. That narrative is now challenged. In this episode of the Silk and Steel Podcast, Carl Zha is again joined by AI researcher TP Huang to examine why it is that China's newest AI models shake the technology industry and global financial markets. From...

Former CIA analyst Ray McGovern argues the CIA killed JFK because he challenged their power and opposed Israel's nuclear programme, and that Zionist influence dragged America into wars for Israel's benefit (Iraq, now Iran). McGovern asserts the US empire collapses as Russia, China, and the Global South rise. The Strait of Hormuz crisis will potentially trigger a global depression. https://raymcgov...

Mike Robinson, Basil Valentine, and Vanessa Beeley present today's UK Column News. 00:00 Introduction00:38 Farage: Toys out of the pram13:15 NATO Summit: Gathering of the clan23:43 UK Column 20th Anniversary25:25 Burnham: Waiting for coronation. With special guest Lord Prem Sikka43:09 Macron & Jolani: Syria visit Men in Black parade48:44 Facial Recognition: Police will stop you for doing nothi...

Steve Falconer joins Jerm to discuss Apocalypse Infinity, a film which consolidates 25 years of research. It argues that "it's the Jews" is a managed distraction. Jews serve as frontmen and scapegoats for deeper papal/Black Nobility bloodlines, Jesuits, and a "Cult of Venus" that traces back to ancient Irish Druidic origins of the Abrahamic religions. They discuss engineered divide-and-conquer tac...

Ben Rubin delivers a short introduction to the climate change agenda, where it came from, how it’s developed over time, and some of the key organisations and individuals at a global and national level driving the agenda forwards. He then reports on the May 2026 Innovation Zero World Congress event, which took place in London. The report includes commentary on some of the companies exhibiting at th...

In this episode of the Silk and Steel Chinese History Series, host Carl Zha and perpetual guest JJ explore the political intrigue at the Qin imperial court, where the man who helped build the Qin dynasty, Prime Minister Li Si, was destroyed by the very system he created. 🔍 What you'll learn: • Emperor Hu Hai's philosophy: "Why rule if you have to work like a slave?" • How Li Si twisted Legalist p...

This UKC banter between Mike, Charles, and Jerm analyses the potential for a high-speed rail network in Africa and examines how this intersects with economic development, globalisation, and foreign influence. This also highlights the necessity of media literacy to assess societal challenges and to frame news with regard to the development of nations. ► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday a...

Brian Gerrish and Ben Rubin present today's UK Column News. ► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings ⁠here⁠ ► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official ⁠UK Column website⁠ ► [Support UK Column] ⁠Please donate⁠ to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism ► [UK Column YouTube...

In this conversation with artist Jake Fern, lifelong peace activist Chris Coverdale opens up about the experiences that shaped him — a strict boarding school that left him wary of blind obedience, the anti-Vietnam War protests that first pulled him into activism, and the family business he unexpectedly inherited that taught him how people really work together (and why that matters for changing the...

Has China's latest wave of open-source AI models fundamentally changed the global artificial intelligence race? In this episode of the Silk and Steel Podcast, Carl Zha welcomes back economist and geopolitical analyst Dr. Warwick Powell to examine why China's newest AI breakthroughs send shockwaves through Silicon Valley and Wall Street. The discussion explores how models released by Chinese compan...

Mike Robinson, Charles Malet, and Basil Valentine present today's UK Column News. ► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here ► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website ► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism► [UK...

Roger Cunningham advocates for ethical skepticism in archaeology. He argues that pyramid origins predate mainstream estimates due to evidence of advanced technology and geological indicators of past submersion. His analysis challenges conventional historical timelines by highlighting the potential suppression of data regarding cyclical history and construction methodologies. https://theethicalskep...

Following her appearance on UK Column News, Pat Thomas details the relentless and irresponsible pushing of genetically modified organisms into the food system. A High Court legal challenge, led by Beyond GM, found that the UK Government failed to understand the significant consequences of removing transparency and labelling for gene-edited crops and foods. This is something which has the potential...

PD Lawton explains the African Integrated High-Speed Railway Network — a 2013 project to electrify and connect all of Africa by rail. Ethiopia and Tanzania are already building; China partners genuinely on a win-win basis, whilst the West pushes a "debt trap" propaganda narrative to block development and keep Africa extracting minerals rather than industrialising. Western media ignores it almost e...

Mike Robinson, Charles Malet, and Vanessa Beeley present today's UK Column News. ► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here ► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website ► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism► [UK...

In this episode of Bridge to China, Jason Smith sits down with political commentator and Silk & Steel Podcast host Carl Zha to explore the extraordinary story of China's transformation—from the Japanese occupation and Chinese Civil War to Mao-era nation building, Deng Xiaoping's reforms, and the modern economic miracle. Carl explains how the Communist Party established control in the countrysi...

Jerm and Todd Hayen chat about gay marriage. They distinguish between state vs religious marriage—Todd says he does not care for any state institution and Jerm questions the purpose of marriage. They then pivot to AI. They debate whether it is just algorithms or if it is something more worrisome. Todd warns about soul-starved dehumanisation if we lose human connection. They also touch on COVID com...

The English Democrats point out that while Scotland Wales and Northern Ireland have their own national parliaments and First Minsters, England has no parliament and No First Minister; England has no representation and no voice. Leader of the English Democrats Robin Tilbrook is very well informed on the history, legal and constitutional law, and political manoeuvring which has ultimately alienated...

Mike Robinson is joined once again by journalist Vanessa Beeley for a wide-ranging conversation covering the latest developments in Syria, Lebanon, and Iran, and Britain's role across the region. They begin with the latest US–Iran developments, including a reported agreement and Trump's renewed strikes on Iran. Attention turns to the upcoming funeral of former supreme leader Khamenei and the poten...