Part Two Of The Silent Crisis

While tensions between the United States and China increase, whether China will invade Taiwan remains a major question for American industries. Senior Fellow for China Strategy at the Heritage Foundation, Michael Pillsbury describes the potential military risk China imposes and the challenges of separating the U.S. and Chinese economies.    Michael explains that China has been applying pressure to the U.S. in very knowledgeable, tactical ways, and the U.S. should focus on long-term initiatives to decouple from their markets. He urges the U.S. to take China seriously and invest more time in learning their language and culture.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration's efforts to reorder the trade imbalance have led to a pressure campaign featuring 145% tariffs on China. Beijing has responded with an increase in tariffs on U.S. goods as well as halting the export of rare earth minerals.   FOX News Channel's chief national security correspondent, Jennifer Griffin, explains what the U.S. is doing to be militarily ready to compete with China. She describes the strategic importance of Taiwan and other regional partnerships, all while Chinese leader Xi Jinping looks to shore up his own alliances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In part two of Martha's conversation with the Russian Deputy Team Lead and Evans Hanson Fellow at the Institute for the Study of War, Karolina Hird, they continue discussing the silent war on Ukrainian children.    Karolina unveils Russian President Vladimir Putin's current initiative to re-educate Ukrainian children and the lasting psychological effects it will have on them. She also explains why President Putin believes kids are the easiest way to push his ideological campaign.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Russian war on Ukraine began three-years ago and reports on the terror that has ensued often excludes the devastating impact on children.  Russian Deputy Team Lead and Evans Hanson Fellow at the Institute for the Study of War, Karolina Hird, shares her research on the humanitarian crisis that has occurred during Russian occupation of Ukrainian territory.    Martha is joined by Karolina to discuss her recent piece on the Institute of the Study of War, "Putin is Still Stealing Ukrainian Children." They discuss the media's minimal reports on the crisis and the silent war on Ukrainian children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Martha revisits her conversation with British Journalist Omid Scobie to discuss the British Royal Family's new era with King Charles leading the Monarchy. He provides insight into Prince Harry and Megan Sussex's strained relationship with the other members of the Royal family.    Plus, Omid reminisces on writing his book Endgame: Inside the Royal Family and the Monarchy’s Fight for Survival.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How can you cleanse and improve your gut health?   While the Make America Healthy Again movement has highlighted issues in America's ingredients, other methods exist to live healthier lives. Martha revisits her conversation with Clinical Herbalist Olivia Amitrano, who describes why the world's oldest form of healing, holistic medicine, can change lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the first 100 days of President Trump's second term come to an end, journalist, author, director, and senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, Matthew Continetti, covers President Trump's economic policies. He explains why President Trump uses tariffs as helpful leverage to persuade foreign auto companies to move more of their production to the U.S.    Later, Matthew describes the ongoing negotiations between the U.S. and Russia and the potential minerals deal between the U.S. and Ukraine. He also discusses the pressure on European allies to increase their military spending and capabilities in response to the Trump administration's pressure.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Martha revisits her conversation with CEO and Co-Founder of Hallow, a Catholic app for prayer, Alex Jones, to discuss what inspired the creation of the world's #1 prayer and meditation app. Alex shares his love of meditation apps and the structure they provide, which sparked his desire to share God's message digitally. The Hallow app has provided hope and prayer to millions, and it's doing so despite a polarized political climate. Alex also shares how they connected influential people like Mark Wahlberg and Jonathan Roumie to the Hallow App.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX News Senior Correspondent and Host of the Searching For Heroes podcast, Benjamin Hall shares the inspirational story behind his new book, Resolute: How We Humans Keep Finding Ways to Beat the Toughest Odds. In the book, Benjamin reflects on his recovery process after being severely injured while reporting on the war in Ukraine, and the invaluable role faith played in his recovery process.  Benjamin and Martha also discuss the significant changes that have occurred since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Over one month ago, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. became the 26th Secretary of Health and Human Services. Co-founder of Truemed and co-author of the book "Good Energy," Calley Means provides a progress update on the Make America Healthy Again Movement. After Secretary Kennedy began his role, President Trump crafted the MAHA commission which focuses on how to get children healthier. Calley also discusses MAHA's recent accomplishments and future priorities, including changing the "grass standard," which allows a system where food companies self-police the ingredients in their food. He explained that Secretary Kennedy aims to drive radical transparency in the food industry.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices