Iran Vote & China Pressure On The Brett Winterble Show

Tune in here to this Friday’s edition of the Brett Winterble Show!  Brett kicks off the program with Pete Kaliner for this edition of The Hangover as they discuss a controversial House vote in which 53 Democrats opposed a non-binding resolution declaring Iran a state sponsor of terrorism. The conversation centers on the political implications of the vote and why such a large bloc of Democrats would take that position despite the optics. Brett reads details of the measure, introduced by Rep. Brian Mast, noting it passed overwhelmingly 372–53, with all “no” votes coming from Democrats, including high-profile progressives like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, and Ayanna Pressley. Later Brett is joined by Gordon G. Chang the world of foreign policy analysis to discuss mounting geopolitical pressure on China amid ongoing instability in the Middle East. Chang explains how efforts by President Trump to weaken China’s global influence include targeting key allies and proxies such as Venezuela, Iran, Cuba, and Chinese operations in Panama and Latin America. The conversation turns to energy markets, with Chang noting that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are driving up fuel costs in China, threatening an economy already struggling with debt and slowing growth. Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show! For more from Brett Winterble check out his YouTube channel.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.