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Episodes
China Is Rising While America Falls Behind | Silk and Steel
China has transformed dramatically since the the People’s Republic was founded in 1949. Carl Zha joins Jamarl Thomas to examine what that transformation means for America and the wider world.Carl and Jamarl begin with China’s National Day and the extraordinary changes in Chinese living standards, literacy, healthcare and technological capacity over the past several decades. They discuss China’s re
Why Woodstock was a Harmful Psyop | Jerm Warfare Weekly Banter
Jerm, Mike and Charles take on climate narratives, protest culture, and who really pulls the strings. They question whether modern protests achieve anything, from apartheid-era activism to the situation in Gaza, and dig into government infiltration of social movements. Is "grassroots" activism ever truly organic?Along the way, they touch on global warming claims, seasonal shifts, and how
UK Column News — 5th October 2026
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LED Lights are a Danger to Humanity | Jerm Warfare
Nisa Khan, a physicist and electrical engineer, discusses the dangers of LED light, its unnatural effect on human biology, and how it impacts nature and health.This episode explores the science behind light, the differences between natural and artificial illumination, and practical ways to reduce exposure.https://www.iem-led.com► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK tim
UK Column News — 2nd October 2026
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Is the White Cross Project a Psyop? | Jerm Warfare
Des Bernardo says the White Cross project — a campaign that planted 3,000 crosses in Washington and screened a farm-murder documentary at the White House — is not really about farm attacks. It is a regime-change operation that serves US and Israeli interests. It uses the "white genocide" narrative Trump needs to justify foreign intervention.https://www.beyondpolitics.co.za► Join UK Colum
Stateside Episode 2 with Mark Anderson
Mark Anderson gives an update on recent developments which concern sprawling data centres that spring up across the US. No one asked for or wanted these data Centres.This issue is global. However, in the US, opposition has gained traction. More and more people stand against the plans.Mark documents his visit to one of the biggest centres in the US and the reception he received.Stateside also gives
Xi Just Sent Trump a Message: America’s Unipolar Era Is Ending | Silk and Steel
China and the United States are entering a fundamentally different phase of their relationship.In this episode of the Silk and Steel Podcast, Carl Zha speaks with Dr. Warwick Powell about the recent Xi-Trump summit and what it reveals about the changing global balance of power.While headlines focused on the pageantry of the summit, Powell argues that the most important developments were the quiete
The Rise of Digital Technocracy | Jerm Warfare
Jerm talks with author and researcher Jobst Landgrebe about his book, Rise of Digital Technocracy.Machines can only follow patterns; they have no will or consciousness—yet this "AI" is a powerful tool in the hands of a ruling oligarchy that locks ordinary people out of the economy and culture.Jerm and Jobst cover the Ferrero repression spiral, the four forms of power AI supercharges, and
UK Column News — 30th September 2026
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Her Child was Kidnapped by The State | Jerm Warfare
When the UK family courts used armed police to remove nine-year-old son, Gabriel, based on no clinical evidence whatsoever, former physiotherapist Kate Markland was left with one hour a week on FaceTime.Instead of falling apart, they turned that hour into a co-created fantasy fiction series: "The Adventures of Gabriel" is now three books. They reach children worldwide and have won press
Trump Wanted a Victory. Xi Came With a Warning. | Silk and Steel
Xi Jinping Meets Trump: Who Really Holds the Leverage?Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Washington for a high-stakes meeting with Donald Trump — but beneath the photo opportunities and diplomatic spectacle lies a much bigger struggle over the future of U.S.–China relations.Rachel Blevins speaks with geopolitical analyst and Silk and Steel host Carl Zha about what Xi's meeting with Tr
Is Paying for Air the New Normal? | Jerm Warfare
Mike, Charles, and Jerm chat about aging, social care, and the creeping normalisation of absurd taxes for basics—psyops that drive wedges between generations—and a bit of nostalgia for a system that actually served communities.Then they wander into dress and fashion, how tech chips away at real human connection, and why we should push back against a demoralised, screen-driven life.► Join UK Column
UK Column News — 28th September 2026
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UK Column News — 25th September 2026
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UK Column News — 23rd September 2026
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Professor Sucharit Bhakdi Unveils a New Theory on Post-mRNA Vaccine Illness
In a surprise addition to the programme, Professor Sucharit Bhakdi, former chair of the Institute of Medical Microbiology at the University of Mainz, chose the UK Column 20th Anniversary On Location audience to present a hypothesis he had not shared publicly before.Professor Bhakdi begins with his life and career, from his childhood in Bern, Cairo and Bangkok, his medical training in Bonn, to his
UK Column News — 21st September 2026
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From the Archives: One of Brian and Mike’s First-ever UK Column Broadcasts
This 2012 UK Column News with Brian Gerrish and Mike Robinson explores a raft of issues that are still as relevant today as they were 14 years ago. It also shows why UK Column and independent media are needed now more than ever. UK Column is proud to have challenged the status quo for 20 years. We will be here for the next 20 years, still holding power and authority to account.► Join UK Column Liv
UK Column News — 16th September 2026
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Why do Mothers Kill their Children? | Jerm Warfare
Psychiatrist Peter Breggin critiques biological psychiatry and Big Pharma. He warns of the neurotoxic effects of psychiatric drugs, polypharmacy, and their links to violence while he shares the story of his own stroke recovery. Peter argues that true healing comes through care, relationships, and gradual drug withdrawal.breggin.com► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK
From the Archives: The NHS — From Vocational Calling to Common Purpose
As we approach UK Column’s 20th anniversary event, we revisit our archives to bring you some of our best videos. This one focuses on the NHS and Common Purpose.Former NHS nurse Duncan White talks to Brian Gerrish about his time in the health service and the things he saw during his long career.The politicisation of healthcare and the NHS’s future come under the spotlight, as do the many often disa
Trump Drags South Korea Into His Iran War | Silk and Steel
Trump’s Iran war puts enormous pressure on America’s allies. South Korea is caught directly in the middle.In this episode, Carl Zha joins Jamarl Thomas to break down the growing pressure on South Korea to support the U.S. military operation around the Strait of Hormuz, despite growing public opposition.Carl explains why South Korea has limited room to resist Washington. This includes the U.S. mili
Kids, Sleep, and Make Writing Great Again | Jerm Warfare Weekly Banter
In this conversation, Jerm, Mike, and Charles explore the challenges and rewards of parenting, from sibling dynamics and family meals to the balance between screen time and play, and the surprising value of boredom to spark creativity.They weigh in on dietary choices, including fasting and processed foods.They trace how society's view of smoking has shifted over time.Along the way, they reflec
UK Column News — 14th September 2026
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UK Column News — 11th September 2026
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The Difference Between Judaism and Zionism | Jerm Warfare
Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro separates Judaism from Zionism. Judaism is a religion rooted in the covenant at Mount Sinai; Zionism is a 19th-century political movement born of an identity crisis among assimilated Jews.He calls Jewish nationalism a form of idol worship that strips Judaism of its spiritual core and urges a clean split between Jewish identity and the Israeli state.► Join UK Column Live every
From the Archives: 9/11 & Covid — Two Sides of the Same Coin
To mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11, UK Column revisits this video from our archives. Ted Walters and Marilyn Langlois interviewed scientist Niels Harrit. Ted is the executive director of the International Center for 9/11 Justice. Marilyn is the executive producer of the film Peace, War and 9/11 and a board member of the International Center for 9/11 Justice.Niels Harrit, PhD, was born in 1945. H
America’s China Strategy Backfires and the World is Changing | Silk and Steel
The world now enters a period of extraordinary geopolitical and economic upheaval.In this episode of the Silk and Steel Podcast, Carl Zha speaks with Australian geopolitical and China expert Dr. Warwick Powell about the escalation of conflict around the Strait of Hormuz, soaring energy prices, Iran's regional strategy, the Ukraine war, China's economic resilience, and the growing crisis in
The Dark Forces that Run the World | Jerm Warfare
Sean Stone, son of film maker Oliver Stone, explores the hidden forces shaping our world. We cover how Hollywood, pop culture and the national security state intertwine, why conspiracy theories are ridiculed, and how cancel culture works as social control.Sean questions the official 9/11 narrative, the manipulation of forensic evidence, and the influence of Freemasonry, bloodlines, and spiritual w
UK Column News — 9th September 2026
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Austrian Economics and Zionism | Jerm Warfare
Cuban-born Austrian economist Jorge Besada explains why human decisions matter more than numbers in economics, and why private property is the true foundation of both innovation and free speech.He takes a critical look at Zionism, which began as a response to anti-Semitism but became a lasting source of conflict, and compares it with the Soviet Union as another flawed ideology built on coercion.Ra
Military Matters: Episode 10
As war propaganda ramps up across the UK mainstream media, Charles Malet and Brian Gerrish look at the way in which the Ministry of Defence exploits its own service personnel — particularly with videos like this. Later in the discussion, the tone changes to examine the alarming drop in morale aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln after the announcement that the aircraft carrier would return to San Diego.
30,000 vs 500,000: Xiang Yu’s Stunning Defeat of Liu Bang | Silk and Steel
The Chu–Han Contention takes another dramatic turn as Liu Bang appears to have the war firmly in his hands.After he breaks out of the Sichuan Basin and rapidly conquers the former Qin heartland, Liu Bang gathers an enormous coalition of forces. With the support of Han Xin, Zhang Liang, Xiao He, Chen Ping and a growing collection of regional rulers, his alliance eventually numbers hundreds of thous
Return to Analogue and Beauty | Jerm Warfare Weekly Banter
Jerm, Mike and Charles discuss technology's quiet costs. They weigh the ritual of mechanical watches against digital ones, challenge the "eight hours of sleep" myth, and consider how screens and artificial light disrupt health.They then turn to lighting itself, compare LED bulbs with incandescent ones, and flag the health worries and engineered obsolescence built into modern products
UK Column News — 7th September 2026
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Mark Playne | A Thousand Words (Part 1 of 3)
In the first part of their conversation, Mark Playne, the founder of Not On The Beeb, traces his path from private grief to public activism—his mother's cancer diagnosis, the research binge that followed her death, and a family story about a great-grandparent's friendship with Rudolf Steiner.He touches on how he has used AI to expose censorship. He talks through the disputed crowd numbers
China Is Winning the Global Power Shift — America Is Running Out of Options | Silk and Steel
In this conversation, Carl Zha joins Dr. David Oualaalou to examine China’s economic, military, and diplomatic influence, and what it means for the future of U.S. power.The discussion begins with China’s successful military exports, particularly the J-10C fighter jet. After Pakistan’s use of Chinese aircraft in its conflict with India, countries that surround India now look toward Chinese weapons
Oscar Pistorius and Legal Theatre | Jerm Warfare
Forensic scientist David Klatzow breaks down the Oscar Pistorius case. He covers the shooting of Reeva Steenkamp, police errors that marred the investigation, legal wrangling over intent, and the recklessness and self-defence that decided the verdict.Klatzow draws on forensic evidence. He examines the acoustics of the scene and criticises how cross-examination and media hype shaped public percepti
UK Column News — 4th September 2026
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Jesus, Secret Societies, and the Kabbalah | Jerm Warfare
Oliver Janich, once a mainstream journalist, questions official narratives on science, COVID-19, and the Bible. He offers a new reading of Yahweh and the Elohim: Yahweh is not the ultimate God but one of many inter-dimensional beings. He also re-examines Jesus, the Trinity, and Satan in the Old Testament.The conversation turns to the spiritual heart of Jesus's teachings, empathy and love. Jani
A Baby Daughter Stolen With Costs | UK Column Interviews
Carys is one of thousands of mothers in the UK who have had a child stolen by the State. Her daughter was taken on the basis of a false psychiatric report made against Carys when she was a child. Despite clear evidence which demonstrates the report was false, that the psychiatrist struck off, and Carys has raised another happy, healthy child, Carys is still denied contact with her daughter after y
Trump’s Iran War Is Backfiring — China Is Ready | Silk and Steel
Carl Zha joins Jamarl Thomas for a wide-ranging discussion on the Iran war, China’s energy strategy, the weakened U.S. financial system, BRICS, India-China relations, AI competition, and the growing consequences of Washington’s sanctions strategy.The conversation begins with the devastating glacial disaster on the China-Nepal border before it turns to the geopolitical consequences of the crisis in
Right Said Fred— Said Right Things
Jerm and Right Said Fred discuss how COVID-19 shattered public trust in mainstream media, which leaves us in a low-trust society.They explore the decline of free speech, the hypocrisy of pop and punk icons who champion rebellion yet fall silent when it matters, and how social media algorithms and censorship shape what we see and hear.They also touch on musicians who take political stances, share p
UK Column News — 2nd September 2026
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The Mind Virus | Jerm Warfare
John Leake on how fear runs the world.Since Covid, John has tracked what he calls "mind viruses," irrational ideas that spread faster than any bug. The state knows exactly how to weaponise them. Every crisis, real or manufactured, becomes an excuse for more power.His cure is old-fashioned: think for yourself, question the herd, and remember that conformity in a panic is how the con wins.
From the Archives: Brian Gerrish Speaks To Child Abuse Whistleblower and Former Met Police Officer Jon Wedger | UK Column Interviews
This hard-hitting interview from 2018 with former Detective Constable Jon Wedger is as relevant now as it was then.It explains how the system fails to protect vulnerable children, especially those in care. In fact, the system does quite the opposite. Jon observes that the establishment closes ranks in a wall of silence to protect itself and abusers.Jon has faced significant pushback from the polic
Trump’s Iran Strategy Is Collapsing — China Changes the Game | Silk and Steel
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 aga
Have More Kids | Jerm Warfare Weekly Banter
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 bea
UK Column News — 31st August 2026
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The Battle Plan That Helped Create the Han Dynasty | Silk and Steel
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 remote
Military Matters: Episode 9
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 of
$40 Trillion Later: Is the U.S. Dollar Empire Finally Breaking? | Silk and Steel
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 ar
Reiner Fuellmich Speaks from Prison | UK Column Interviews
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 o
UK Column News — 26th August 2026
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Learning Versus Education | Jerm Warfare
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 produce
We Need Beauty and Positivity | UK Column Interviews
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
US Empire Is Breaking Apart — China and Iran Are Changing the World | Silk and Steel
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 peace
Infanticide, Pharma, and Feminism | Jerm Warfare Weekly Banter
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, acco
UK Column News — 24th August 2026
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The U.S. Empire Is Running Out of Resources — China Saw This Coming | Silk and Steel
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 re
The Medical Industry is a Cult | Silk and Steel
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,
UK Column News — 21st August 2026
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AI Data Centres, Central Intel, and Water Lockdowns | Jerm Warfare
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 fing
The U.S. Empire Is COLLAPSING — China, Iran & BRICS Are Changing the World | Silk and Steel
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 BRI
Preparing for the Worst | Jerm Warfare
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 conversa
UK Column News — 19th August 2026
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Bayesian Reasoning Destroys Covid and DEI | Jerm Warfare
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
Can Academia Be Repaired? | UK Column Interviews
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 Banquet Where China’s Future Was Decided | Silk and Steel
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 of
Language, Immigration, and Multiculturalism | Jerm Warfare
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 distin
UK Column News — 17th August 2026
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America’s Asian Allies Prepare for a U.S. Retreat | Silk and Steel
Is the United States losing its ability to dominate Asia?In this episode of the Silk and Steel Podcast, Carl Zha is joined by Australian economist and geopolitical analyst Dr. Warwick Powell for a wide-ranging discussion about the changing balance of power from the Persian Gulf to East Asia.The conversation begins with the continuing war involving Iran and the strategic consequences of the Strait
John Stockwell Was an Important CIA Whistleblower | Jerm Warfare
Covert Action Magazine editor Jeremy Kuzmarov argues that the CIA functions as the enforcement arm of corporate interests, infiltrates academia and Hollywood to shape public narratives, glorifies its operations in film, and manufactures consent through propaganda.He highlights whistleblowers like John Stockwell, whose exposure of covert actions and enigmatic death illustrate the personal dangers t
UK Column News — 14th August 2026
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Free Speech Versus Common Decency | Jerm Warfare
Jerm and Todd Hayen examine the tension between free speech and societal decency while they analyse how media control, AI, and power dynamics shape human behaviour.They argue that to thrive in a free society requires maintenance of the fundamental balance between individual liberty and collective values.https://www.shrewviews.com► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK ti
UK Column News — 12th August 2026
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From West Point to Military Accountability | UK Column Interviews
Brad Miller graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 2003 and served 19 years in active duty. His career took him to Afghanistan, Honduras, South Korea, and various locations throughout the US.Brad tells Charles about the pivotal moment he chose to resign after being relieved of battalion command for refusing the military’s Covid injection mandate. His 19 years, three mon
Is China Winning the Global Game? Taiwan, Panama & Japan Reveal the New Reality | Silk and Steel
Taiwan has witnessed a major political shift — but why does much of the Western media ignore the story?Carl Zha joins Jamarl Thomas to discuss the massive protests in Taiwan, the dissatisfaction with the DPP government, and what the movement could mean for the future of cross-strait relations.Carl explains why many Taiwanese voters question the strategy of confrontation with China, why upcoming el
How Xi Jinping Became Hitler | Jerm Warfare
Matt Ehret and Jerm dig into modern geopolitics: Xi Jinping, the Belt and Road Initiative, and the shift toward a multipolar world.They talk about why an understanding of historical narratives and societal structures matters, especially to cut through controlled opposition and media manipulation.https://matthewehret.substack.com/► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK ti
