Could Trump’s Threat To Hamas Backfire?

Can Europe Alone Save Ukraine?

Mike Baker sits down with George Barros from the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies to explore a tough question: If the U.S. pulls back, can Europe carry the weight of defending Ukraine against Russia? Barros explains the risks, the realities, and what Ukraine’s future could look like without American support.

How the U.S. Tariff War Could Collapse the Chinese Regime

Gordon Chang joins Mike Baker to break down the escalating tariff war between the United States and China—and what it could mean for the future of the Chinese Communist Party. Could economic pressure from Washington actually threaten the CCP’s grip on power? Chang lays out the stakes

The Hidden Trade Barriers Hurting America

Why does the U.S. run such a massive trade deficit with key partners? Mike Baker sits down with Kenneth Rapoza to expose how non-tariff trade barriers—like regulatory roadblocks and backdoor protectionism—are quietly stacking the deck against American exporters.

Trump’s Tariff Strategy Explained

Mike Baker breaks down Donald Trump’s tariff strategy with Kenneth Rapoza from the Coalition for a Prosperous America. What’s the goal behind these proposed tariffs? Could they jumpstart American industry—or backfire with higher prices? The conversation cuts through the noise to get to the real economic and geopolitical implications.

Will Putin Accept A Ceasefire?

Mike Baker speaks with Fred Fleitz, former National Security Council Chief of Staff and Vice Chair of the America First Policy Institute’s Center for American Security, about whether Vladimir Putin will agree to a proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. Does he have any real incentive to pause the fighting, or is this just another diplomatic dead end?

Who’s Behind The Violence In Syria?

Mike Baker speaks with David Daoud, Senior Fellow at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, about the forces driving the latest surge in sectarian violence in Syria. Who’s fueling the conflict, and what does it mean for the region’s stability?