China’s economy is spiraling, their political leadership is cracking, and global alliances are shifting fast—and no one in mainstream media is telling the full story. In this explosive episode of The Rice Report, Eric Rice sits down with Gordon Chang, one of the top experts on China, to pull back the curtain on what’s really happening inside the CCP. You’ll hear what’s coming next—and why the next global conflict may not be a question of “if,” but “when.” Gordon G. Chang is a leading expert on China, geopolitical risk, and East Asian affairs. A former corporate attorney who spent nearly two decades in Mainland China and Hong Kong, he is best known as the author of the influential books The Coming Collapse of China and The Great U.S.-China Tech War. Gordon is a sought-after commentator whose insights have appeared in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Newsweek, and he’s a frequent guest on major media networks including Fox News, CNN, and BBC. In addition to his writing and speaking, Gordon has briefed government agencies, including the CIA, Pentagon, and State Department, and he currently serves as a senior fellow at the Gatestone Institute. Known for his clear-eyed analysis and provocative forecasts, he offers a critical lens on the Chinese Communist Party’s internal dynamics, foreign policy, and the global implications of its rise. 📚 Learn more at www.gordonchang.com What You’ll Learn in This Video: - Why China’s economy is contracting despite their fake 5.4% growth numbers - What ghost cities and deflation reveal about their collapsing middle class - How elite infighting has weakened Xi Jinping and the Chinese military - The real reason China didn’t show up at the BRICS summit - China’s military and economic alliances with Russia, Iran, and North Korea - What the U.S. must do to defend its economy, tech, and security from infiltration - Why this next year could completely reshape China—and the world This is the real conversation Washington doesn’t want to have. 💬 Comment below: Do you think China is headed for collapse or global domination? 🔔 Subscribe for more no-BS analysis on money, power, and global strategy. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: Gordon Chang joins The Rice Report 00:38 – Is China’s economy actually contracting? 01:45 – The truth behind China’s deflation numbers 03:00 – Xi Jinping may have lost control of the military 04:20 – Why Xi skipped the BRICS Summit 05:30 – Are elites turning on Xi? 06:30 – China’s domestic unrest and the cost of control 07:40 – The myth of Chinese unity—and the cost of dissent 09:00 – China and North Korea’s deep military alliance 10:40 – Iran’s attacks funded by Chinese oil purchases 12:00 – China’s role in Iran’s nuclear weapons program 13:10 – China-Russia alliance: How close are they really? 15:00 – The global consequences of China’s proxy wars 17:15 – Ghost cities and the fake Chinese GDP machine 21:00 – How the U.S. can fight back with economic power

🚨 Buckle up, it's the Rice Report, and today we sit down with longtime political disruptor and America First insider Dustin Stockton to absolutely obliterate the lies coming from BOTH political parties, the media, and even parts of the MAGA movement. From child trafficking coverups, the Epstein deception, AI surveillance, and fake decentralization to the deep corruption inside Congress—this is what they’re NOT telling you. What You’ll Learn in This Interview: - Why Dustin Stockton no longer trusts ANYONE in DC—and why you shouldn’t either - The disturbing truth about Trump, Epstein & the controlled opposition cover-up - How “conservative influencers” are bought & paid for (and who’s pulling their strings) - Why decentralization—not Trump—is the real revolution 🇺🇸 - How AI & blockchain are being weaponized to enslave, not free - What we MUST do now to fight back—or lose our freedom for good Real talk. No filters. No spin. Just pure, uncensored TRUTH. 💬 COMMENT: Do you still trust Trump’s inner circle, or is it time for something bigger? 🔔 SUBSCRIBE: For more deep dives into money, freedom, decentralization, and the lies they’re feeding you. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS (CHAPTERS) 00:00 – Intro: Who is Dustin Stockton & why this matters 01:00 – Tea Party origins, Trump’s rise & the anti-establishment wave 03:20 – From skepticism to blind loyalty: Why MAGA defenders are confused 05:00 – Trump’s mistakes, missed opportunities & deep state sabotage 08:15 – Challenging Trump isn’t betrayal—it’s strategy 10:45 – Pedophile coverups, Epstein’s name banished & moral red lines 14:00 – Why silence = complicity: The media, influencers & Trump’s role 17:00 – Weaponized weather, war profiteering & biblical discernment 20:30 – QAnon, hopium, and the trap of game theory politics 25:00 – January 6th, PSYOP aftermath & the fear to protest again 29:00 – The Tea Party win that got sabotaged by the GOP machine 33:00 – Mike Johnson betrayal & fake conservatives exposed 37:20 – Why incumbents MUST be removed across the board 41:00 – AI, Bitcoin & the global centralization war 45:00 – What decentralization actually means (and why it's urgent) 48:10 – Stablecoins, programmable money & the CBDC backdoor 52:00 – Proof-of-Work explained: Energy, freedom & why governments hate it 56:00 – Off-grid mining, unbanked survival & why Bitcoin is spiritual 01:00:00 – The Solana vs. Ethereum trap & “decentralization” theater 01:04:00 – The coming financial collapse & fake victories 01:08:00 – What you’re not being told about the “Big Beautiful Bill” 01:12:00 – Legacy media is dead—but something worse is rising 01:16:00 – Final thoughts: The fight to decentralize government 01:19:00 – Why Trump isn't the plan—YOU ARE 01:21:00 – Outro: How to follow Dustin Stockton & the mission ahead Let's do this.

You are witnessing the biggest shift in human history—and it’s powered by AI. In this episode of the RICE Report, we sit down with national security expert Brendan Steinhauser to uncover how AI will reshape jobs, the economy, and freedom itself in America. From job loss to government control, UBI to AGI threats, nothing is off-limits in this conversation.

What You’ll Learn:

The real reason the job market is collapsing under AI pressure

Why universal basic income (UBI) could be a gateway to tyranny

The disturbing rise of AI companions & digital loneliness

How AI security risks could endanger national sovereignty

The role of China, decentralization & what the next 36 months look like

This isn’t science fiction—it’s the new reality. 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 new reality. And it’s coming fast.

Brendan Steinhauser is a national security and public affairs expert, currently serving as CEO of the Alliance for Secure AI. With over 20 years of experience in political strategy and communications, he has advised top lawmakers including Congressman Dan Crenshaw and Senator John Cornyn, and co-founded the Austin-based consulting firm Steinhauser Strategies. Brendan is a former Tea Party organizer, adjunct professor at St. Edward’s University, and a commissioned officer in the Texas State Guard. His commentary has appeared in major outlets like The New York Times, Fox News, CNN, and BBC, and he’s been recognized by Time magazine as one of the “40 Under 40 Rising Stars in American Politics.” He lives in Austin with his wife and children, and is a passionate advocate for responsible AI, security, and constitutional governance.

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome to the RICE Report: Why AI Is the Defining Topic of Our Time

01:00 – Brendan Steinhauser’s Background in National Security & Why He Cares About AI

05:00 – AI and the Future of Work: What Will People Do for a Living?

08:00 – The UBI Dilemma: Freedom or Dependence?

10:30 – AI Girlfriends, Companionship & the Breakdown of Human Connection

13:00 – Robot Rights: The Legal & Ethical Chaos Ahead

15:30 – Should the Federal Government Control AI for 10 Years?

19:00 – The National Security Risks No One Is Talking About

23:00 – Are We the Bugs? The Existential Risk of Superintelligent AI

26:00 – The Bright Side: Health, Wealth & Discovery Powered by AI

29:00 – Centralized vs. Decentralized AI: Which Path Leads to Freedom?

34:00 – How You Can Prepare & Protect Yourself in the AI Age