# National Security Under Scrutiny - Trade Tensions and Global Challenges Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/john-solomon-reports-1030390/national-security-under-scrutiny-trade-tensions-and-global-challenges Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/john-solomon-reports-1030390/national-security-under-scrutiny-trade-tensions-and-global-challenges.md Podcast: [John Solomon Reports](https://stenobird.com/podcast/john-solomon-reports-1030390) Published: 2026-08-25T23:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://rss.art19.com/episodes/9d1981d5-16ac-42a0-9b47-28ac96719ca6.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0 Audio file: https://rss.art19.com/episodes/9d1981d5-16ac-42a0-9b47-28ac96719ca6.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/john-solomon-reports-1030390/episodes/national-security-under-scrutiny-trade-tensions-and-global-challenges Duration seconds: 2498 ## Resource In this episode of John Solomon Reports , we pay tribute to the legendary Dolly Parton, who passed away at the age of 80, reflecting on her immense impact as a businesswoman, entertainer, and patriot. Host John Solomon shares heartfelt memories of her music and kindness, emphasizing her deep connection to the people of Tennessee and her remarkable contributions to American culture. The episode then shifts focus to pressing national security issues, featuring three insightful guests who dissect current geopolitical tensions. First up is Ambassador Carla Sands, former U.S. Ambassador to Denmark, who discusses the ongoing trade disputes with Canada and the economic stranglehold on Iran. Her insights provide a critical look at the complexities of international trade and diplomacy. Next, we hear from Fred Fleitz, former chief of staff of the National Security Council, who shares his expertise on the escalating situation in South Korea and the challenges posed by North Korea and China. His candid analysis sheds light on the broader implications for the Asia-Pacific region. Finally, economist E.J. Antoni joins the conversation to further explore the ramifications of the Canadian tariff battle, bringing a unique perspective on economic policies and their impact on everyday Americans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/john-solomon-reports-1030390/episodes/national-security-under-scrutiny-trade-tensions-and-global-challenges/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/john-solomon-reports-1030390/national-security-under-scrutiny-trade-tensions-and-global-challenges.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.