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Domino Theory
by Rockies Aria LLC
Politics, media, and business from a New Right perspective. Co-hosted by Christian Whiton and Mark Simon.
Episodes
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Trump, China, the Vatican, Jimmy Lai
In this episode of Domino Theory, we dive into the relationship between the U.S. and China, focusing on the recent release of Pastor Ezra Jin and Beijing's decision not to release Jimmy Lai despite President Trump's request. We also discuss the Vatican's failures and wishful thinking in dealing...
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Sam Brownback: China's War on Faith
Sam Brownback, the former senator, governor, and ambassador, outlines the strategic importance of religious freedom in confronting China, the role of the U.S. in supporting persecuted faith communities, and the potential for religion to influence foreign policy. The discussion with Mark Simon and...
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The Trial of Jimmy Lai: A Test for China
In this episode of Domino Theory, hosts Christian Whiton and Mark Simon delve into the ongoing trial of Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy figure in Hong Kong, who has been imprisoned under China's national security law. They discuss the implications of Lai's conviction, the potential for his release…
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Unpatriotic Tech Bros + Trump v Chicoms
Why does Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang wax poetic about China? Why does Sundar “H-1B” Pichai, the CEO of illegal monopolist Google, let his employees focus on censoring conservatives instead of real business? Trump stands up to Xi Jinping by raising Jimmy Lai. Will the November debut of Polymarket US…
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Live: Trump Asia trip, the Indian H-1B scam, China down, Japan up, melting pot
In this live episode of Domino Theory, Christian Whiton and Mark Simon discuss Trump's coming trip to Asia, how the tech bros misled Trump, Japan's new government, Indians and the H-1B scam, and whether to bring back the melting pot.Chapters00:00 Sanctions and Market Reactions02:54 Trump's Asia...
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Live: Markets stumble, China blinks, Weiss cans CBS wokeista
In this first live episode of Domino Theory, Christian Whiton and Mark Simon discuss market turbulence, banking concerns, de-losering CBS News, China blinking on trade, Japan's political crossroads, and the phony baloney H-1B visa program. -Chapters00:00 Market Turbulence and Banking…
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Meltdown in Taiwan Over Trump Article
Many in Taiwan have melted down over an article Christian Whiton published (linked below) about "How Trump Lost Taiwan." But typical of many in the government and among DPP denizens, there is more of an effort to discredit the messenger that address the message, including how to address business...
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USA and Russia Ready to Face Future? (guest Fyodor Lukyanov)
Can the United States and Russia collaborate even as the Ukraine War continues? What is possible if the war stops and if it doesn’t? Fyodor Lukyanov, the prominent Russian expert in foreign affairs, research director at the Valdai Discussion Club, and editor in chief of the publication "Russia in...
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Trump Owns Media But Should Tighten Message (guest Kelly Sadler)
The world now knows that it has to take President Trump seriously. However, the deranged media is still lost. Trump has solid accomplishments heading toward his 100th day in office, but he needs to tighten his message and get Congress to enshrine some of his policies. Kelly Sadler, the commentary...
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Trump Shifts Trade and America's Future (guest Mark DiPlacido)
Trump Shifts Trade and America's Future (guest Mark DiPlacido) While the establishment goes nuts, President Trump's decision on tariffs marks the most fundamental turning point in decades--one that promises to set American on the path of long-term revival. So many "experts" have no idea what is...
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Japan Will Fight China’s Hybid War (Guest Steve Yates)
Japan will fight, but Taiwan must up its game as U.S.-Asia policy changes dramatically. DOGE, Ukraine, and border security have dominated the early frenetic days of the second Trump administriaton. But behind the headlines looms major change in how the USA handles China and the future of Asia and...
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Trump Trade War II? (Guest C.J. Mahoney)
Trump took more than a year to raise tariffs in his first term, but slapped China with higher levies just two weeks into Trump II and promised much more. Are we at the beginning of a global trade war or just seeing a more assertive United States? Does Trump want to use tariffs just to extract...
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Trump's Excellence and Excesses (guest John Yoo)
Trump triumphs early in his second term, but decisions on TikTok raise questions. Former Justice Department official and leading legal mind John Yoo outlines the tremendous strides Trump is taking to restore national security and the rule of law, but also pitfalls that may diminish his successes....
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Trump Transition, Media Credibility Collapse, Your Meeting with the Bobs (guest Jeff Berkowitz)
Trump’s fills out his team strongly with some controversial choices. Will the Senate confirm them and how will they perform? Trump’s threatened tariffs already working magic plus what we know about his negotiating style. Were the Bobs from “Office Space” prototypes for Elon Musk and Vivek…
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Trump, Tucker, Media Cesspool, Fighting Big Tech Censorship (guest Neil Patel)
Can Trump change the media? On this episode of Domino Theory, Neil Patel, the Co-Founder and CEO of Tucker Carlson Network and the Co-Founder and Publisher of the Daily Caller speaks with co-hosts Christian Whiton and Mark Simon. Topics include the runaway success of the Tucker Carlson Network,...
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Trump, National Power, Freedom Abroad (with guest Elliott Abrams)
On this episode of Domino Theory, co-hosts Christian Whiton and Mark Simon speak with Elliott Abrams about human rights in a notional Trump II administration. Abrams was as senior official in the Trump, Bush, and Reagan administrations. How did human rights become a woke progressive crusade,...
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Flailing Kamala's Pro-China Word Salad Has Asian Allies on Edge (Domino Theory podcast)
We're joined by Garrett Exner from the Hudson Institute, previously a staffer for Sen. Ted Cruz, on this episode of Domino Theory with Christian Whiton and Mark Simon. Topics include Kamala Harris's deteriorating campaign and attempt to turn back the clock to appeasing China. 00:00 State of the...
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Ned Ryun on Slaying the Government Leviathan plus trends benefitting Trump
On Domino Theory, Ned Ryun discusses the state of the 2024 presidential election, including turnout efforts and recent Trump advances in swing states, with co-hosts Christian Whiton and Mark Simon. Ned also discussed his new book: "American Leviathan: The Birth of the Administrative State and...
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Kamala interview fail, Trump the shocker, China's fentanyl war, trusting comedians over journalists
In this first episode of "Domino Theory," a reboot of "Simon and Whiton," hosts Christian Whiton and Mark Simon, along with guest Steve Yates, delve into Trump as a shock to both parties and Kamala Harris's attempt in 2024 to redo Biden's 2020 basement campaign. Topics include: China's fentanyl…
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War in South China Sea and "SMICE’d" U.S. execs still romance Beijing
Could the Philippines and the South China Sea could be a more likely flashpoint for war with China than Taiwan? How China could be set back 20 years in a conflict. Does the CIA’s old SMICE criteria (sex, money, ideology, compromise, ego) apply to U.S. executives who still bend the knee in…
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China's economic crisis deepens, but does it threaten the CCP?
The liquidation of Evergrande by a Hong Kong court accelerates China's real estate and economic crisis to a new speed, but how does it really affect Chinese individuals and banks? And will the effects impact political stability? But why is no one in the White House seeking to exploit this…
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Taiwan in Trouble, US Presidential Race Heats Up
Taiwan’s ruling DPP party is poor on economics and lacks vision. Taiwan’s economy is stagnant. Its financial system is third rate. The last US bank (Citi) just departed. Can the ruling party salvage the situation? Meanwhile the U.S. presidential election and China’s economic malaise keep getting...
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Beijing Channels Tokyo Rose, Can the Doom Loop Be Escaped, Filipinos Take Action
What Hong Kong’s hysterical and deranged response to a media freedom discussion in Geneva tells us. Can Xi and the CCP escape the demographic and real estate doom loop? Filipino fisherman beat China at sea. Is Jakarta’s carbon exchange for real or just for fun?
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Commies Love Pageantry, Taiwan's Best Assets, Biden and Raimondo on Export Controls
Congressional hawks try to sweeten unpopular Ukraine aid with funds for Taiwan, but Taiwan’s history of self-funding is an asset it should preserve. DeSantis over Trump. The semiconductor industry has friends in high (soft-on-China) places. Hunter might not be smoking crack the right way. China’s...
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Gallagher Asks About Biden’s Summer of Love
Chicom Committee Chairman Gallagher politely asks what led to Biden admin’s unrequited romancing of China. Who in the administration is calling shots? DeSantis gains momentum on distracted Trump. Parting with Yellen vs. Hunter. How much can you blow on five days in hot Singapore?
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Musk will sell Tesla, China econ turbulence, Taiwan loose talk
Taiwan gets more U.S. attention, but not necessarily the right kind. Elon Musk goes deeper into China. Will he have to sell Tesla to keep SpaceX and Twitter? China’s reopening is overhyped as the economy exhibits major stress. Bud Lite goes woke and broke.
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DeSantis on on foreign policy, Xi calls on Putin, and William Lai up in Taiwan
Ron DeSantis has the unconventional idea that our foreign policy should actually have priorities. Chinese CCP boss Xi Jinping goes to Russia amid weakness at home. Taiwanese Vice President William Lai takes a step closer to winning election, but how will he treat business and Beijing?
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Free kids, Little Britain, Ukraine getting Taiwan’s weapons, woke M&Ms
Why can’t Britain embrace greatness and why is Ukraine getting weapons Taiwan bought from the USA? What demographic decline tells us about China and Japan and what the opposite tells us about Indonesia and the Philippines. Should advanced countries make having kids free?
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Do Taiwanese think Americans will fight with them?
Taiwan and Japan reopen to most travel, but will business pick up? Does Taiwan prioritize children sufficiently, and do Taiwanese think Americans will really help them in a war? Is Hong Kong going to phony up financial analysis in the name of national security? Christian is just back from...
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Unrest in China, Taiwanese voters rebuke DPP, Jimmy Lai on trial
Chinese protesters take to the streets in Beijing, Shanghai, and other cities. Is this just a flash over COVID restrictions or a harbinger of something deeper? What should the USA and the rest of the free world do? Taiwanese voters send a message to the DPP, the Vatican still romances Beijing…
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Xi vs Trudeau, Trump and China, Oz Labor, Ukraine or Taiwan
Xi and Trudeau have words in public at G-20 in Bali. Trump is in the race—does China want him there? Labor in Australia disappoints. Are arms for Taiwan are going to Ukraine instead?
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Asia reacts to U.S. midterm election and Vietnam still hates China
Taiwan and the rest of Asia react to the prospect of divided government in the USA. Why Taiwan must ask permission before asking permission to buy arms. Problems with AIT, the de facto U.S. embassy in Taiwan. Vietnam's leader goes to China and the Philippines thinks again about China.
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Do Taiwanese think Americans will fight with them?
Taiwan and Japan reopen to most travel, but will business pick up? Does Taiwan prioritize children sufficiently, and do Taiwanese think Americans will really help them in a war? Is Hong Kong going to phony up financial analysis in the name of national security? Christian is just back from...
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Hong Kong down and Republicans up
Singapore displaces Hong Kong as the East’s key financial capital. New York still ranked at the top globally but will its politicians ruin that? China wants to have its cake and eat it too. Are Republicans surging as Latinos ditch Dems?
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India out of Biden trade joke, Singapore to Bali, special forces in Taiwan
India declines to play along with the Biden administration's joke of an economic framework for Asia and some flee expensive Singapore to work from Bali, but probably not for “naked experience” hotels. Is there a role for special ops in Taiwan and the broader fight looming in the Pacific?
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China real estate crisis, boring semiconductors, Singapore sling
Why China's real estate crisis is a YUGE problem, the US-China accounting agreement flops, Taiwan relies too much on fleeting semiconductor hoopla, and Singapore welcomes you if you're rich.
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Pelosi in Taiwan, China economic turbulence worsens
Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan; why did Beijing think it could stop the trip? Manufacturing dips in China at the housing industry crisis deepens. Hong Kong goes from bad to worse for business.
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Pelosi to Taiwan or not?
Joe Biden tells House Speaker Nancy Pelosi not to go to Taiwan. Will she comply and why the wimpy tone from Biden? Also, China’s real estate crisis deepens and Beijings is cutting is dollar reserves. Will Japan increase its defense budget?
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Abe assassination, i-banks pull back in Asia, boring semiconductors, Southeast Asia potential
China has an ugly reaction to the assassination of Shinzo Abe, banks start to pull back in Northeast Asia amid slump but Southeast Asia may be a different story. Will Taiwan suffer from semiconductors becoming boring again? Myanmar is back in play.
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Market dead-cat bounce, woke companies go nuts, China’s plan
The bear market continues; is there a refuge? Mark has a plan to fix CNBC with Family Guy. Woke companies alienate anti-abortion employees. Aussies give 70 percent support to nuclear subs. White progressives don’t want armed minorities. China might attack something other than Taiwan first.
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Stagflation, crime, CNN/WaPo fail, the end of Liz Cheney
Stagflation hits markets, CNN can't recover, WaPo eats it own, Japanese yen collapse, China in a fix, Liz Cheney faces a reckoning from Wyoming voters.
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Disappointing Taiwan, China inflection decline, Nordstrom post-gay woke
Taiwan never disappoints those expecting disappointment. China hits an inflection point where it probably won’t ever catch the USA. Is beyond-gay Nordstrom selling its overpriced attire to art students? why American companies are out of style in Dubai, and whether Nelson Peltz will de-wokify...
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Defending Taiwan, Asia trade moves, Bongbong rules the Philippines
Why anyone listens to Kurt Campbell and company, what prompted Joe Biden to vow to defend Taiwan, will Bongbong Marcos be an improvement over Duterte in the Philippines, whether Japan will also go to war, the zombie TPP, and what China is up to in the Solomon Islands.
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Why Disney sucks, Biden’s Seinfeld trip to Asia
Disney isn’t just, woke, it’s also a horribly run company. Why Elon Musk doesn’t have a PR department. Also, Biden finally announced a trip to Asia, but will it be a nothing burger? Why is the U.S. Trade Representative wasting everyone’s time in East Asia with a woke excuse for a trade framework?
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Musk makes move, Japanese yen tanks, no one really knows Xi
Twitter is an awful company, but Elon Musk may have much bigger plans than what people expect. Is the collapse of the Japanese yen a glitch or a signal of much bigger problems for Japan? Is the USA or China closer to recession, and does anyone in the U.S. government really know what Xi Jinping is...
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Musk scares Twitter and using ammo for currency
Elon Musk scares the woke censors at Twitter. What ships' captains trading arms for fuel tells us about using ammo for currency if society collapses. Why one shouldn't “buy on the dip” and how to weather stagflation and a bear market. Banking in Singapore and whether the Philippines will hug the...
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Disney woke walkout fails
Only a handful of Disney employees actually walked out of work to protest the company’s lack of additional activism against Florida. Are the least productive employees the most politically active at work? Why Disney has no talent and what to look for economically as the Ukraine war progresses.
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Why do corporations go woke and can they be de-Karenized?
Mark and Christian explore the source of wokism in companies, especially the human resources, public relations, and marketing departments. Does management really have to listen to them? Do Twitter mobs matter? Should you keep employees who want to bring their activism to work? They also discuss...
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Financial markets after Ukraine invasion, Taiwan visited by losers
Mark and Christian discuss energy opportunities and possible work-arounds that Russia is likely to use to circumvent sanctions. Which regions benefit and how is China likely to act as the crisis progresses? Biden sends a plane load of squishes to Taiwan to reassure the government. Gold is better...
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Optional Americanism vs. Asian-American Patriotism
Mark and Christian question Eileen Gu’s unpatriotic mantra, "When I’m in the U.S., I’m American, but when I’m in China, I’m Chinese,” as well as an article by Ashley Wong in the New York Times cheering the freestyle skiing gold medalist and suggesting those who disagree are racist. Also discussed...
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