Dec. 24, 2025
New Series Premiere!
Our new series, "Tea, Drugs, and Jesus," has premiered! Ben Franklin got China wrong, and America still does today! Marshall again leads our discussion in this new series, looking at how the United States keeps misunderstanding China — in no small part because American political leaders often refuse to listen to experts on Chinese affairs. Episode 201, "The Flag Follows Trade" is available now!
Upcoming Episodes!
New Series: "A Christian Nation?" -- Episode 301 "The Founding Intent" (coming May 27!): Was America founded as a Christian nation? Some say yes, some say no, and the real answer is more complex than you might think. Blake takes the reins …
Center for the Study of Intelligence article on the Sino-Soviet split
Marshall recommends an article produced by the Center for the Study of Intelligence at the Central Intelligence Agency about America's detection and analysis of the Sino-Soviet split, which we discuss in Episode 210. The article is "Calling the Sino…
