S8 Ep893: PREVIEW for Later Today: Elizabeth Peek argues that President Xi's Taiwan threats are a smokescreen for China's failing economy, trailing AI, and geopolitical isolation. She highlights the struggles of allies like Russia and Iran against U.S.-led pressure
S8 Ep893: PREVIEW for Later Today: Elizabeth Peek argues that President Xi's Taiwan threats are a smokescreen for China's failing economy, trailing AI, and geopolitical isolation. She highlights the struggles of allies like Russia and Iran against U.S.-led pressure  
Podcast: The John Batchelor Show
Published On: Tue May 19 2026
Description: PREVIEW for Later Today: Elizabeth Peek argues that President Xi's Taiwan threats are a smokescreen for China'sfailing economy, trailing AI, and geopolitical isolation. She highlights the struggles of allies like Russia and Iran against U.S.-led pressure.1914 BAEDECKER PEKING