Cleo Paskal, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, discusses the potential collapse of the Chinese Communist Party and the implications for China's influence. They also explore China's push towards a cashless society, the impact of fentanyl, and the changing dynamics in the Asia Pacific region.

Expert Cleo Paskal discusses China's infiltration of the Pacific islands, highlighting corruption and power struggles. The conversation also covers Australia's challenges in countering Chinese influence, strategic implications for the US, and media coverage limitations in the region. The podcast concludes with reflections on veterans' PTSD treatment, US government divisions, and the hosts' responsibilities as media personalities.