Professor Xueqin Jiang joins the show to argue that the current US-Iran ceasefire is pure theater, allowing the US to amass 60,000 troops in the area for a massive three-pronged attack on Iran involving a naval blockade, arming ethnic insurgents, and bombing civilian infrastructure like power and water plants to force surrender. He asserts that Trump is not in control but rather an agent of the military-industrial complex executing a long-term Pentagon strategy to create a "Fortress America" technate that cannibalizes allies while containing China and Russia. Jiang predicts that while Trump may appear victorious in the short term (2-3 years) with a soaring dollar and energy deals, the empire will ultimately collapse due to corruption, political polarization, and rising nationalism, potentially leading to civil war. He concludes that Charlie Kirk was assassinated because he was the only major conservative opposing the Iran war, and that the only hope for America is a revived labor movement and a Tucker Carlson-led populist coalition. Professor Jiang on Twitter: https://x.com/xueqinjiang Professor Jiang’s Substack: https://predictivehistory.substack.com/ Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership Go to a Live Show: https://www.jimmydore.com/tour Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams LIVESTREAM & LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS: Email: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimmyDoreShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejimmydoreshow WATCH / LISTEN FREE: Videos: https://www.jimmydore.com Podcasts: https://www.jimmydore.com (Also available on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast player.) ACCESS TO FULL REPLAYABLE LIVESTREAMS: Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership SUPPORT THE JIMMY DORE SHOW: Make a Donation: https://www.jimmydore.com/ Buy Official Merch (Tees, Sweatshirts, Hats, Bags): https://thejimmydoreshow.dashery.com/ https://dobynsfamilycreations.com/collections/the-jimmy-dore-show-store DOWNLOAD OUR MOBILE APP: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jimmy-dore/id839294547 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jimmydore.jimmydore Jimmy Dore on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jimmy_Dore Stef Zamorano on Twitter: https://twitter.com/miserablelib About The Jimmy Dore Show: #TheJimmyDoreShow is a hilarious and irreverent take on news, politics and culture featuring Jimmy Dore, a professional stand up comedian, author and podcaster. The show is also broadcast on Pacifica Radio Network stations throughout the country.