Helen Raleigh explains China’s potential reaction to Taiwan’s recent election of William Lai Ching-te and discusses her latest article, Taiwan’s Election Results Humiliate Communist China’s Xi Jinping. Lai Ching-te, a member of the Democratic Progressive Party, has recently ascended to the presidency of Taiwan, marking a significant shift in the island’s political landscape. Lai is a staunch advocate for Taiwan’s independence from China, a sentiment that is increasingly resonating with the Taiwanese people. Amidst these developments, the unpredictability of Xi Jinping’s response looms large. As tensions escalate between Taiwan and China, there is growing concern over the possibility of a Chinese invasion. In a different context, the issue of American immigration was also briefly touched upon, although it stands somewhat apart from the primary focus on Taiwan-China relations. Listen to the full interview in the first hour.
Interview with Kevin Lundberg
Former Colorado state Sen. Kevin Lundberg discusses Colorado’s 2024 legislative session and the movie he directed, Art Club, regarding an after-school transgender indoctrination session. Lunderg discusses the following bills:
- HB 24-1039: Mandates schools to use students’ preferred names and pronouns.
- HB 24-1022: Proposes an online forum for draft bill publications by the general assembly.
- HB 24-1023: Aims to amend civil forfeiture action procedures.
- HB 24-1041: Allows businesses to file taxes annually, targeting low sales tax usage.
- HB 24-1065: Seeks to reduce state income tax rate.
- HB 24-1040: Simplifies process for minors seeking medical transition.
- HB 24-1075: Plans to introduce a universal healthcare payment system in Colorado.
- HB 24-1053: Establishes a task force for racial equality for black Coloradans.
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