We begin with the latest on the Israel–Gaza peace plan, fresh revelations about Qatar’s complex role in the Middle East, and what’s really driving political maneuvering between the US, Israel, and Arab states. Why are countries shifting alliances, and what could it mean for the future of the region? We discuss changing American public opinion about Israel-Palestine, the domestic fallout in the US, and what’s at stake for free speech.

Then, we shift gears to the intensifying US–China trade war. What do China’s new rare earth export controls mean for American tech, AI, and the military? Is the US losing its global edge, and can the West recover manufacturing lost to Asia? Charlie and Peter debate how political posturing, tariffs, and supply chain realities will shape the next decade.

Highlights in this episode:
🔹 Qatar’s role in the Middle East peace process🔹 The fragile Israel–Gaza ceasefire: will it hold?🔹 Trump, Netanyahu, and the politics of pardons🔹 Growing US backlash to pro-Israel foreign policy🔹 America’s reliance on Chinese rare earths & the high-stakes tech rivalry
🔹 Can the US escape its own bureaucracy and rebuild?

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro & Weekend Recap1:00 - Qatar, Israel & Realpolitik in the Middle East17:00 - The New Israel–Gaza Peace Plan Explained33:00 - US Opinion Shift: Israel, Palestine & Free Speech44:00 - The US–China Trade War Heats Up53:00 - Rare Earths, Tariffs & Supply Chain Shocks1:03:00 - Can the West Compete with China?1:11:00 - Final Thoughts & Predictions

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