Episode Details

The World Order which has stood since 1945 is today being tested in every corner of the globe and affecting our economy here in America. 

Host Fran Racioppi is joined in this episode by Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich to speak strategy across the Elements of National Power, the effectiveness of our diplomacy in the war between Russia and Ukraine, and the precedent set for our dealings with China, North Korea, Iran and other nuclear capable nations. 

They also discuss the point at which the US economy cracks into a recession, the decision to take the military option off the table and how education is critical for the next generation of American leaders.

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Highlights:

-Speaker Gingrich and Fran break down the current war between Ukraine and Russia along diplomatic, informational, military and economic fronts. 

-The Speaker provides his assessment of the Biden Administration’s handling of the Ukraine-Russia conflict and America’s relationship with Iran.

-Fran asks the Speaker to explain the precedent being set by not directly intervening in the conflict. 

-Speaker Gingrich compares the leadership of Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelensky and Joe Biden.

-Fran presses the Speaker on his economic outlook for America, the drivers and impacts of inflation and the likelihood of a recession. 

-Military force is the last line of diplomacy. Speaker Gingrich assesses the capability of the Russian Army, the strength of American Armed Forces and what China is learning from watching.

-Speaker Gingrich speaks about America’s next generation of leaders, what they must do to keep America safe and free, the importance of improving our education system and why competition with China is the long game.

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