Disney’s Boy Problem and China’s Grand Military Show: Parades, Summits, and U.S. Power Plays

In this episode of the Random Waypoints Podcast, we cover a wide range of stories, starting with Disney’s “boy problem” and the challenges facing one of the world’s biggest entertainment giants. From there, we move into the political and global stage:Bad weather in Baja Mexico 🌧️Trump stripping Kamala Harris of Secret Service protection 🇺🇸A U.S. military strike on a Venezuela drug boat 🚤Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s executive order on federal agents 🏙️The Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit 🌐China’s military parade vs Washington, D.C.’s displays 🎖️Trump’s summits compared to Xi Jinping’s power showcase 🤝And finally, what James Bond and Xi Jinping surprisingly have in common 🎩The episode highlights the tension between U.S. leadership and China’s increasingly bold demonstrations of force, while weaving in domestic politics and culture shifts that shape the broader conversation.