PBD Podcast General Spalding | PBD Podcast | EP 75
Jul 15, 2021
General Spalding, a former senior defense official and expert on U.S.-China relations, discusses the complexities of globalization and its impact on national security. He sheds light on the secrecy within the Chinese Communist Party and the implications of Jackie Chan's potential membership. The conversation highlights the erosion of freedoms in Hong Kong following the Apple Daily closure. Additionally, Spalding emphasizes the need for ethical diplomacy and the significance of preserving American ideals amid rising global challenges.
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White House Briefing
- General Spalding briefed White House officials on China, sparking a heated debate.
- Someone called a speaker a "panda hugger", causing a shouting match.
China Experts
- Many China experts cloak themselves in anti-CCP rhetoric to gain access to China.
- This is necessary to maintain their status as experts because they require access for research.
Biden and McConnell
- Patrick Bet-David asks about Biden and McConnell's reaction to General Spalding's briefing.
- Spalding explains their shared worldview prioritizes globalization.