Ibram X. Kendi, an award-winning author and professor, dives into the legacy of Malcolm X, discussing his evolving ideology and relevance in today’s struggles against racism. The conversation also highlights U.S.-China tensions, advocating for a new defense pact in the Indo-Pacific as Trump navigates trade relations. Kendi emphasizes Malcolm X’s profound impact on civil rights and contemporary issues. Additionally, the podcast touches on critical political dynamics in South Korea and the role of Russian media amid authoritarianism.
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New NATO-like Pact for Asia
Ely Ratner highlights the United States faces a generational challenge from China's military growth and ambitions in Asia.
He proposes a NATO-like alliance in Asia to create a collective defense stronger than individual bilateral ties.
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Strengthen Allies Against China
The U.S. should modernize its military presence and empower regional partners like the Philippines to counter China's South China Sea actions.
A unified approach by allies is needed to maintain control over vital global waterways and oppose Chinese domination.
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Deterring Taiwan Invasion Plans
China aims to be ready to invade Taiwan by 2027, but the U.S. must deter this by raising the cost of aggression unacceptably high.
The goal is to influence Xi Jinping's daily decision-making to avoid conflict.
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The official biography of Malcolm X for young readers
Ibram X. Kendi
Ibram X. Kendi's "Malcolm Lives!" offers a comprehensive biography of Malcolm X tailored for young readers. The book utilizes scenes from Malcolm X's life to provide a 360-degree view of his experiences, thoughts, and transformations. It connects Malcolm's message to contemporary issues, demonstrating the enduring relevance of his legacy. The book also delves into Malcolm X's youth, highlighting his struggles with poverty, loss, and discrimination. Kendi's work aims to inspire young readers by showcasing Malcolm X's journey from adversity to becoming a powerful leader and advocate for human rights.
After a long-awaited phone call between President Trump and President Xi Jinping and as Trump tries to iron out the kinks of his trade war with China, Ely Ratner, Biden's Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Indo-Pacific with close ties to Trump's Pentagon, argues that America needs a new NATO-like defense pact in Asia to counter the growing threat from Beijing. Plus, award-winning author and professor Ibram X. Kendi talks to Bianna about his new biography for young readers exploring the complex nature of Malcom X's legacy. Also, CNN's Mike Valerio breaks down what South Korea's new leader Lee Jae-myung means for the country's democracy following its martial law crisis, and the implications of this election for its relations with the United States and the region. Then, investigative Russian journalists Irina Borogan and Andrei Soldatov, now living in exile, discuss their new book, "Our Dear Friends in Moscow," about how their former colleagues in the Russian press came to enable Vladimir Putin's regime. From the archives, decades after allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy to rid Western Europe of Nazi control, history buff and World War Two chronicler Tom Hanks on why the stories of D-Day's heroic generation must be told. As theatre's leading men and reigning divas head to the Tony Awards this weekend, one of the nominees, David Yazbek speaks to Bianna Golodryga about his play, "Dead Outlaw."
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