Guests: Steve Yates & Joshua Phillip
Two featured guests on this episode: a Heritage Foundation senior research fellow who discusses China and PLA leadership dynamics, and an Epoch Times senior investigative reporter who analyzes the U.S. maritime strikes and China–Latin America connections.
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Oct 25, 2025 • 56min
PDB Situation Report | October 25th, 2025: POWER STRUGGLE: Xi Jinping Purges China’s Military & The U.S. Expands Its War at Sea
Steve Yates, a senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation, and Joshua Phillip, a senior investigative reporter for the Epoch Times, delve into pressing geopolitical issues. They discuss the turmoil within China's military after Xi Jinping's purge of key generals, analyzing the implications for PLA dynamics. The conversation shifts to the U.S. expanding its maritime strategy, targeting vessels linked to drug trafficking. Phillip also reveals the complex ties between Venezuela and China, suggesting a potential strategy to distract the U.S. on multiple fronts.
