{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Noah Rothman, Myrka Dellanos, Jack Cheevers & Gary Gygi on AI, Iran, Debt & Vietnam","description":"What happens when AI panic, Iran, socialism, campus crime, history, and America\u2019s $40 trillion debt crisis collide? This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck Warren and Sam Stone are joined by journalist Noah Rothman, Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Myrka Dellanos, author Jack Cheevers, and financial expert Gary Gygi. Plus, B\u2019s Crime Corner investigates the Penn State cocaine ring and the infamous \u201cPablo Pledge Escobar\u201d nickname tied to the case. Noah Rothman kicks things off with the political backlash against AI data centers and why fear of rapid change is fueling the debate. He explains the growing battle over computing power, energy, and America\u2019s race with China for AI dominance. Noah also examines Trump\u2019s strategy in the Strait of Hormuz, pressure on Iran\u2019s economy, and the potential for growing instability inside the regime. Follow Noah on X: @NoahCRothman Book: Blood and Progress: A Century of Left-Wing Violence Then, B\u2019s Crime Corner dives into the Penn State cocaine ring, where investigators uncovered an alleged fraternity-connected drug operation involving current and former students. The case includes digital payment apps, social media, and the nickname \u201cPablo Pledge Escobar.\u201d Next, Myrka Dellanos discusses socialism and communism through the personal story of her family\u2019s escape from Cuba. She explains why younger generations can be attracted to radical politics, the influence of media messaging, and the importance of remembering what life under communist regimes actually looked like. Follow Myrka on Instagram: @myrkadellanos Myrka is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, author, professor of journalism and public speaking, and entrepreneur. Jack Cheevers takes us back to the Kennedy administration and the decisions that pushed America deeper into Vietnam. He examines the 1963 coup against South Vietnamese President Ngo Dinh Diem, the instability that followed, and why this turning point deserves greater attention. Book: Kennedy\u2019s Coup: A White House Plot, a Saigon Murder, and America\u2019s Descent into Vietnam Finally, Gary Gygi breaks down America\u2019s $40 trillion national debt, the bond market, inflation, and rising borrowing costs. He explains why spending, entitlements, and long-term fiscal discipline could have major consequences for investors and the U.S. economy. Follow Gary on X: @GaryGygi Visit: gygicapital.com Catch Breaking Battlegrounds live on 960 AM in Phoenix every Saturday at 9:00 AM, with full episodes and exclusive podcast-only segments dropping every Friday wherever you get your podcasts or watch on Youtube. Stay connected with Breaking Battlegrounds: \u2022 Substack:  \u2022 Website:  \u2022 News:  \u2022 X: @breaking_battle \u2022 Instagram: @breakingbattlegrounds \u2022 Facebook: Breaking Battlegrounds If you enjoy the show, please leave us a 5-star review and share it with a friend. Your support helps keep the podcast growing. Breaking Battlegrounds is one of the top 2.5% most popular shows out of 3,779,399 podcasts globally. We interview policymakers, elected officials, and nationally and world-recognized reporters about the opportunities and hurdles the United States faces. ","author_name":"Breaking Battlegrounds","author_url":"https:\/\/breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com\/podcast","html":"