How Ukrainian Drone Warfare Turned The Tide Against Russia

How Xi Jinping Insulted Donald Trump During The Beijing Summit

Mike Baker speaks with author Gordon Chang about the high-stakes summit between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, including the tense diplomatic optics, China’s growing alignment with Russia, and why some observers believe Xi deliberately tried to undermine and embarrass Trump on the world stage.
Thumbnail: Mike and Gordon Chang. Background: Donald Trump and Xi Jinping during the Beijing summit handshake or standing side-by-side — but with Xi looking smug or stern while Trump appears annoyed. Chinese and American flag in the background.

Is Xi Jinping Losing Control Of China?

Mike Baker sits down with Steve Lance of NTD News to discuss President Trump’s high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, and the growing questions surrounding internal tensions inside China’s leadership. Reports suggest all may not be as stable behind the scenes as it appears, despite Xi’s image of absolute control. Mike and Steve break down what the meetings could mean for U.S.-China relations, the balance of power inside the Chinese Communist Party, and why some analysts believe there may be “trouble in paradise” inside Beijing.

Why The U.S. Blockade of Iran Has Been Devastating for China

Mike Baker sits down with Joshua Philipp, senior investigative reporter at The Epoch Times, to discuss the growing pressure campaign against China as the United States tightens its blockade of Iranian ports. They break down how Beijing’s reliance on Iranian oil may have helped push China back to the negotiating table ahead of a high-stakes meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Is Putin Under Threat From Inside Russia?

Mike Baker speaks with journalist Reuben Johnson about the state of Russia’s economy and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s growing paranoia. Does Putin feel like he’s under threat from within his own country?

INSIDE THE BALLROOM: How The WHCD Shooting Unfolded

Mike Baker sits down with Heritage Foundation’s Steven Yates to break down the White House Correspondents Dinner security failure, including what went wrong—and what he witnessed firsthand inside the ballroom.

Could The U.S. Blockade Of Iran Become Permanent?

: Mike Baker speaks with Richard Goldberg about the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports and whether it can be sustained long term. They examine the strategy behind the pressure campaign, what it would take to maintain it, and whether Washington is prepared for an extended standoff.