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Blind activist Chen Guangcheng's journey from China to the US and his glamorous welcome, followed by the cracks that appear beneath the surface. Discussions on his arrival, negotiations for a book deal, criticism and praise for Bob Fu, tension and political manipulation, controversy over forced sterilization, and differing interpretations of an incident and concerns about reputation and freedom of speech.

Tommy and Ben discuss the drone strike in Jordan, pressure on Biden to retaliate against Iran, UN employees implicated in a Hamas attack, Nancy Pelosi's criticism of ceasefire activists, NATO member fears of Russia, Trump's tariffs on China, Kenyan court blocking police deployment to Haiti, French farmers protesting in Paris. They also talk about Iran's proxy groups, why Iran funds them, and US conventional wisdom on deterring Iran through military action.

Legal activist Guangcheng escapes house arrest and seeks sanctuary at the US embassy in Beijing, triggering intense negotiations between the US and China. The podcast explores the challenges faced by the US in protecting human rights while respecting jurisdiction. It also delves into Guangcheng's decision to reject a deal and his quest for freedom, which leads to negative press coverage for the Obama administration.

Topics discussed in the podcast include Gaza ceasefire deal, Bibi's rejection of a two-state solution, Biden administration's military campaign in Yemen, UAE weapons funneling to Sudan, mass protests in Germany, British conservatives' attempts to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, Elon Musk's visit to Auschwitz, and Winston Churchill's odd auction item. The podcast also features an interview with Ricardo Zuniga on spiraling gang violence in Ecuador.

This podcast tells the story of Guangcheng, a political dissident in China who is kidnapped by the authorities and thrown in jail. Despite their efforts to take away his power, his imprisonment transforms him into a symbol of dissent. After years of detention, Guangcheng decides to make an escape, but the question remains of how and who can he turn to for help.

Discussions include US airstrikes in Yemen against Houthi rebels, Gaza conflict and administration's stance, spike in gang violence in Ecuador, efforts to prevent Guatemala's new President, Taiwan's election results, North Korea's announcement on reunifying Korean peninsula. Tommy speaks with Oona Hathaway about South Africa's charges of genocide against Israel at the International Court of Justice.

Guangcheng, a blind lawyer who fought against the One Child Policy in China, talks about his activism, challenges, and clashes with authorities. The podcast highlights Guangcheng's resilience and determination in seeking justice. It also discusses the extreme restrictions and brutal enforcement of the policy, as well as Guangcheng's plans to file a class-action suit and gather evidence in villages. The speaker also recounts a harrowing incident of someone being forcefully taken away by the police.

A captivating podcast explores the journey of human rights activist Chen Guangchang, from being punched by security guards in China to his endorsement of Donald Trump. The hosts grapple with the complexities of his transformation and reflect on the implications for the China-US relationship. They also delve into the role of the Bradley Foundation in American politics and discuss Guangchang's impactful speech at the Bradley Prizes event. The narrator aims to understand Guangchang and looks forward to a potential interview at a 10-year anniversary celebration.

The podcast covers the war between Israel and Hamas, the differences between Netanyahu and Biden, and the risks of regional conflict. They also discuss Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's secret hospitalization, foreign corruption involving Trump and Senator Bob Menendez, upcoming elections in Taiwan and Germany, and global security. Taiwanese journalist Emily Wu talks about Taiwan's upcoming election.

What happens when someone becomes a human-rights icon – but then turns out to stand for something else entirely? Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng was locked up for fighting against China’s One Child Policy and suffered years of unlawful imprisonment. In 2012, following a daring midnight escape, he landed in the United States a hero. But that’s only the beginning of his story. Just a few years later, he would re-enter the spotlight as an avid Trump supporter and a “Stop the Steal” rally-goer. How did this happen? Alison Klayman, Colin Jones, and Yangyang Cheng set out on a journey to find out – did Guangcheng change, or was he totally misunderstood from the beginning? From Crooked Media, This is Dissident At The Doorstep.