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In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sat down with journalist and China analyst Melissa Chen for an in-depth conversation on Greenland, China, American power, and the future of global security.

We examine why Greenland has become a central strategic concern for the United States, from missile defence and Arctic choke points to space, satellites, and early warning systems. Melissa explains why American control over Greenland is not a real estate fantasy, but a long-standing national security priority dating back more than a century.

The conversation explores China’s growing presence in the Arctic, its use of economic coercion, and its strategy of dual-use operations, including shipping routes, scientific research, and critical infrastructure. We discuss the Polar Silk Road, rare earth minerals, supply chain vulnerability, and how control over logistics and refining has become a decisive form of power.

A wide-ranging and forensic discussion about power, deterrence, and why the Arctic may define the next era of global competition.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

03:22 Why Greenland Matters

05:42 Missiles, the Arctic & US National Security

08:52 Early Warning Systems vs Missile Defence

10:52 Trump’s “Golden Dome” Strategy

15:00 Sovereignty, Denmark & the China Risk

19:13 Why China Is the Real Threat

27:12 Dual-Use Operations & Arctic Infiltration

32:07 The Polar Silk Road & Taiwan Deterrence

39:35 American Hegemony & the End of Illusions

46:30 Critical Minerals, Rare Earths & Greenland

54:23 Space, AI, Power & the Future World Order

57:55 Securing the Western Hemisphere

58:26 Mark Carney, China & Elite Alignment

1:04:10 Multipolar Myths & the Reality of Power

1:12:21 Final Thoughts

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In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I spoke with Hungarian government minister, Panyi Miklós, for an in-depth conversation on collapsing birth rates, demographic decline, and why Hungary has made family policy a national priority.

We discuss why falling fertility rates threaten the long-term sustainability of societies, why economic growth is meaningless without future generations, and why Europe is facing a demographic crisis decades in the making. Panyi explains Hungary’s conviction that population decline is a civilisational emergency, not an abstract statistic.

The conversation explores Hungary’s economic reforms, tax cuts, and job creation strategy, alongside its expansive pro-family policies, including housing support, childcare expansion, and major tax exemptions for mothers. We examine how Hungary raised its fertility rate from one of the lowest in Europe, why that progress later stalled, and how war, inflation, and economic insecurity shape family decisions.

We also discuss migration, national sovereignty, border control, and why Hungary rejects mass migration as a solution to demographic decline. Panyi explains how history, culture, and national identity inform Hungary’s approach, and why demographic renewal cannot be separated from questions of social cohesion and cultural continuity.

A detailed and revealing conversation about population collapse, family policy, and whether the West can reverse demographic decline before the consequences become irreversible.

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Chapters

00:00 – Introduction

04:03 – Europe’s Demographic Emergency Explained

08:25 – Hungary’s Wake-Up Call on Population Decline

09:03 – Migration vs Families as a Demographic Solution

10:05 – Economic Reform Before Social Reform

14:20 – The 2015 Migration Crisis & Hungary’s Border Fence

18:39 – Why Hungary Rejected EU Groupthink

22:03 – Migration, Security & Cultural Transformation

25:34 – National Identity, History & Sovereignty

27:58 – Measuring Success: Hungary’s Fertility Turnaround

30:14 – Raising Birth Rates Without Immigration

32:07 – Poverty Reduction, Jobs & Family Stability

35:00 – Women, Careers & Motherhood

38:05 – Radical Tax Incentives for Mothers

41:18 – Making Motherhood Economically Valued

43:49 – Restoring the Two-Child Family Model

45:18 – Why Birth Rates Fell Again After 2022

47:13 – War, Inflation & Economic Shock

50:00 – Can Pro-Natal Policies Survive Crises?

53:02 – Culture, Religion & Lessons from Israel

55:00 – The Cultural Shift the West Must Face

56:41 – Final Reflections on Humanity’s Biggest Crisis

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In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sat down with Iranian activist and campaigner Lily Moo for a harrowing and urgent conversation on the unfolding crisis inside Iran, the collapse of the Islamic Republic’s legitimacy, and the fight for freedom.

Lily explains what she is hearing directly from contacts and family inside Iran amid widespread blackouts, mass arrests, and violent crackdowns by the IRGC. We discuss the scale of the protests, the reported death toll, and why many Iranians believe the country is now in a revolutionary moment rather than another failed uprising.

The conversation explores the role of economic collapse, sanctions, and inflation, alongside decades of repression, executions, and ideological control. Lily describes how protests spread from the Tehran bazaar across the country, why mosques have become symbols of regime violence, and how fear has given way to open defiance.

We also examine Iran’s relationship with the West, the threat posed by the IRGC beyond Iran’s borders, and the growing calls for Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi as a unifying transitional figure. Lily argues that Iran’s future depends on reclaiming national identity, restoring dignity, and ending decades of Islamist rule.

A powerful and deeply personal conversation about revolution, exile, courage, and whether Iran is finally approaching a decisive break with its past.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:40 Lily’s Activism & Life Under Threat

05:35 Leaving Iran, Assimilating in Britain & Loyalty to the Crown

08:24 IRGC Threats on British Soil

10:12 What Is Actually Happening Inside Iran Right Now

12:06 Reza Pahlavi, Monarchy & the Question of Leadership

16:01 Economic Collapse, Sanctions & the Spark of Revolution

19:39 Regime Fear, Military Pressure & Strategic Deterrence

24:34 Is This a Revolution or Another Uprising?

30:46 Blackouts, Mass Killings & First-Hand Testimony

35:50 Why This Moment Is Different

37:07 Persian Identity, Zoroastrian Roots & National Memory

41:30 Religion in Iran: Islam, Christianity & Conversion

45:57 Regime Change, Chaos & the Fear of the Unknown

48:10 Can Reza Pahlavi Actually Govern?

52:45 Foreign Intervention, History & Legitimacy

56:46 Who Would Run Iran After the Regime Falls

1:01:43 London Protests, Activism & Calling Out the BBC

1:05:16 Final Reflection

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