US General: America is OUTMATCHED in a WAR with CHINA

Retired Brigadier General Rob Spalding joins the show to break down the threat China poses to the United States. We dive into the likelihood of war, compare U.S. and Chinese military and economic capabilities, and discuss how the CCP wages war without firing a shot. General Spalding also shares insights from his books Stealth War and War Without Rules—must-reads for understanding the new era of global conflict.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to General Robert Spalding01:00 Understanding the Chinese Communist Party03:40 Experiences in China and Change of Heart05:56 The Role of the Defense Attaché08:11 Reassessing Views on China10:30 Building a Coalition for Change12:37 Evidence of China's Threat16:15 Political Warfare and National Security20:31 The Shift in Focus Post-9/1122:35 CIA's Recruitment Challenges26:51 Social Conditioning and Counterintelligence30:12 The Challenge of Competing Narratives32:51 Political Warfare in a Free Society35:51 Economic Coupling and Political Influence39:15 The Challenge of Digital Sovereignty41:29 Understanding the Ideological Threat47:08 The Psyop of COVID-1952:16 The Complexity of Trust in China55:00 Historical Context of US-China Relations01:00:22 Asymmetric Warfare and Modern Strategies01:09:27 Understanding the Fentanyl Crisis01:18:25 The Role of the Chinese Communist Party01:19:08 The American Drug Market and Its Implications01:21:45 Military Readiness and the PLA01:30:56 Mindset and Perception in Military Service01:40:09 Cultural and Ideological Challenges in the Military01:42:31 The Infiltration of Marxism in Academia01:45:52 The Rise of Marxism in Corporate America01:49:42 Critical Thinking and Propaganda01:53:13 Chinese Influence in American Education02:00:30 America's Technological Edge and Future02:09:58 The Resilience of the Chinese Communist Party02:12:51 American Ingenuity and the Path ForwardCheck Out Our Sponsors:Alp! ALP is arguably the world's best nicotine pouch brand dedicated to offering a better, more satisfying way to enjoy nicotine. ALP is tobacco leaf-free, smoke-free, and available in a range of flavors and strengths. Use our affiliate link: https://alppouch.com/icamewithfire to let them know we sent you and use promo code: ALP-C9ER6GCKZFDXLCY for 10% off your order. (We know, lame promo code…)Kill Cliff Energy! Looking for a clean energy boost without the crash? Kill Cliff Energy has you covered! Packed with natural ingredients, electrolytes, and just the right amount of caffeine, Kill Cliff gives you the energy you need to power through your day. Plus, with our exclusive discount code KCPODCAST20, you can get 20% off your next purchase. Fuel your energy and recovery with Kill Cliff! Check them out at https://www.killcliff.comProtekt! Stay hydrated and recover like a pro with Protekt Hydration and Rest supplements! Veteran-owned and operated, Protekt offers clean, natural formulas made in the USA to optimize performance, hydration, and sleep. Fuel your body and rest easy knowing you're supporting a company with American-made quality. Use our exclusive code ICAMEWITHFIRE to get 15% off your next purchase. Get the balance your body needs, day or night, with Protekt! https://protekt.com/