S8 Ep696: 4. Fanell suggests "warfighting proliferation," including potential nuclear capabilities for allies, to counter China's rapid military buildup. He advocates for the total economic and diplomatic isolation of the CCP to trigger its collapse. This strategy

   4. Fanell suggests "warfighting proliferation," including potential nuclear capabilities for allies, to counter China's rapid military buildup. He advocates for the total economic and diplomatic isolation of the CCP to trigger its collapse. This strategy prioritizes power politics and credible deterrence over direct armed conflict. (4)1906

3. Fanell stresses the necessity of admitting strategic failure to properly address the China threat. He proposes an independent "Team B" for objective intelligence analysis, similar to Cold War practices. Recommendations include moving investment oversight to the Defense Department and adopting a "whole of society" approach. (3)1941 IMPERIAL ARMY IN SHANGHAI

2. Fanell and Thayer compare modern U.S. policy to Britain’s disastrous "10-year rule" after WWI, which hindered defense readiness. Fanell reflects on how the U.S. Navy ignored the rising PRC threat during the 1990s. They criticize the U.S. for maintaining engagement after the Tiananmen Square massacre. (2)1927 DUTCH MARINES IN SHANGHAI

1. James Fanell discusses China’s "Joint Sword 2024 Alpha" military exercises, describing them as an "Anaconda strategy" intended to blockade and pressure Taiwan following its presidential inauguration. He and Bradley Thayer argue that Washington's "neo-engagement" policy has failed, allowing the CCP to exert influence over Americaninstitutions. (1)MAY 2 Q939 SHANGHAI

Jeremy Zakis describes how his dog, Dallas, protects local magpies and rosellas from destructive cockatoos and miner birds. Dallas’s patrols have restored the backyard's equilibrium, allowing smaller, docile bird species to return home safely now,,. (2)1800

Jeremy Zakis discusses the English cricket team's Ashes loss, highlighting their lack of preparation. Recent reports reveal players were involved in nightclub altercations before the series, undermining their "Bazball" strategy and overall team discipline now,. (1)1940

Jeremy Zakis warns about venomous sea snakes appearing further south at the Sunshine Coast. A young man recently survived a bite due to rapid medical evacuation, highlighting the dangers of these large, aggressive, elusive reptiles,,. (4)NOVEMBER 1932

Jeremy Zakis reports on an upcoming El Niño, threatening Australia with severe drought and heat. Meanwhile, a new monster cyclone is forming off Queensland, potentially retracing the destructive path of Cyclone Narelle across the north,. (3)JUNE 1958

4. Turkel details the bipartisan U.S. response to the genocide, including entity sanctions and the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. He highlights his work with U.S. officials to formalize the "genocide" determination. Despite being sanctioned by China, Turkel continues advocating through the Commission on International Religious Freedom. (4)1905 GUANGZHOU

3. This segment examines the "tech genocide" targeting Uyghur women through forced sterilization and late-term abortions to suppress population growth. Turkel discusses the state-sponsored removal of nearly one million children. He also details how global supply chains are "polluted" by products manufactured through Uyghur forced labor. (3)1905 SHANGHAI