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? Is the supposed "detente" between the US and China just a tactical pause before a bigger confrontation? And why is the Trump administration suddenly cranking up aggression towards Venezuela to eleven? In this dense and urgent episode of the Silk and Steel podcast, Carl Zha is joined by journalist and geopolitical analyst Ben Norton to dissect the shifting strategies of the US empire. They break down the reality behind the "decoupling" narrative, the new Cold War against China, and the alarming escalation in Latin America that could plunge the region into chaos.Ben Norton's Website: Geopolitical Economy ReportNo Detente, Just a Strategy Shift: Ben argues there is no genuine detente with China, but a short-term de-escalation to allow the US to "decouple" its economy and prepare for more severe medium-to-long-term confrontation.Decoupling is for Escalation: The US push to decouple from China is not about economics, but about minimising blowback to the US when it imposes even harsher sanctions in the future, akin to those on Russia.Tech War is Protectionism: Tariffs on Chinese EVs (like BYD) and attempts to ban AI models (like DeepSeek) are not about national security but about protecting uncompetitive US tech giants (like Tesla and OpenAI) from superior, cheaper Chinese products.Latin America is the New Front: With direct confrontation with China too risky, the US is pivoting to solidify hegemony in its "backyard" (the Monroe Doctrine), targeting China's allies and partners to isolate it.Venezuela is the Immediate Target: The US is using a fabricated "drug cartel" narrative to justify military escalation against Venezuela, a key Chinese partner and the country with the world's largest oil reserves.Military Action is Likely: Ben assesses there is a high likelihood of US missile or airstrikes on Venezuelan territory. A full-scale invasion is less likely, but special forces operations and attempts to seize oil infrastructure are on the table.Marco Rubio is a Key Architect: As the simultaneous Secretary of State and National Security Advisor, Marco Rubio holds unprecedented power and is a lifelong hawk dedicated to overthrowing the governments of Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua.► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here: https://bit.ly/UKColumn_Live► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website: https://www.ukcolumn.org/► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism: https://support.ukcolumn.org/► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent news: https://bit.ly/UKColumn_SubscribeFollow #UKColumn on:► X: https://x.com/ukcolumn► Telegram: https://t.me/ukcolumn► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UKColumnExtracts► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uk_column_news00:00 - Introduction01:45 - Ben Norton's work and focus03:20 - Is a US-China "Detente" Really Happening?08:30 - The Evolution of the US Cold War on China: From Obama to Trump to Biden15:45 - The Logic of "Decoupling" and Economic War23:50 - The Real Reason the US is Attacking Chinese Tech (EVs, AI, Huawei)33:10 - The "Electron Gap": How Silicon Valley Uses the China Threat to Get Money38:45 - PIVOT: Why the US is Escalating Aggression in Latin America42:20 - The Monroe Doctrine & Solidifying the US "Backyard"47:15 - The Strategic Importance of Venezuela's Oil and Resources52:30 - The "Drug Cartel" Lie: The New WMDs for Venezuela57:45 - How Likely is a US Military Attack on Venezuela?01:01:30 - The 3 Scenarios for US Intervention (Airstrikes, Invasion, Covert Ops)01:07:10 - The Key Role of Marco Rubio as Secretary of State & National Security Advisor01:12:25 - Cold War II: A Pessimistic Outlook for the Coming Decades01:16:40 - Final Thoughts & Where to Find Ben's Work

Jerm’s conversation with Todd Hayen, a psychotherapist, discusses the inherent tendency of humans to be manipulated by those in power. It explores the psychological and historical aspects of this dynamic, to which he refers as the “contagion of idiocy”.Todd emphasises that we can be very easily manipulated. He notes that humans have always been manipulated by those in power throughout history. Todd explains that manipulation is a natural tendency in power dynamics with historical examples that show this pattern across governance systems where small groups have historically controlled larger populations.Discussion moves on to the difficulty for some individuals to recognise their own manipulation. Todd observes that recognition of manipulation is often denied by individuals. He introduces the concept of 'sheep' to reflecta refusal to acknowledge manipulation, and argues that power dynamics fundamentally shape societal behaviour and beliefs.As he concludes, Todd suggests that understanding manipulation can lead to greater awareness. Awareness of manipulation can empower individuals to recognise and resist the broader implications of it in society.Todd’s Substack: https://www.shrewviews.com► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here: https://bit.ly/UKColumn_Live► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website: https://www.ukcolumn.org/► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism: https://support.ukcolumn.org/► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent news: https://bit.ly/UKColumn_SubscribeFollow #UKColumn on:► X: https://x.com/ukcolumn► Telegram: https://t.me/ukcolumn► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UKColumnExtracts► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uk_column_news

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