Nation States with Yates

Nation States: How China Impacts Your Job, Family & Future

Tue, 19 May 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Steve Yates explains how America’s growing competition with China could directly affect your job, your family, your energy costs, your kids’ college opportunities, and the future of U.S. economic power. From AI and semiconductor chips to Taiwan, rare earths, student visas, Boeing sales, agriculture, and energy exports, Yates breaks down what President Trump’s latest talks with Xi Jinping really mean for everyday Americans.

Follow Nation States with Yates for clear, common-sense insight into the global events shaping your family, finances, security, and America’s future. Steve Yates serves as your personal national security advisor, breaking down world events in ways that matter to Main Street, not just Washington

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Nation States: Iran, Trump & the Fight to Prevent a Nuclear Threat

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Iran’s nuclear ambitions, rising energy fears, and America’s next move in the Middle East, Steve Yates breaks down why Trump’s Iran strategy matters far beyond Washington. From military strikes and oil prices to terrorism, negotiations, and national security, Yates explains what victory could look like and why the stakes hit every American household.

Follow Nation States with Yates for clear, America First insight on the global threats shaping your future.

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Nation States: Trump Visits China, Trade Wars, and What’s at Stake for America

Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

China affects your life more than you think: from fentanyl and trade to manufacturing, Taiwan, and the price of goods in your home. Former White House national security advisor Steve Yates breaks down Trump’s high-stakes meeting with Xi Jinping, what’s really at risk for America, and why China’s global ambitions matter on Main Street… not just in Washington.

Follow Nation States with Yates for clear, common-sense insight into the global decisions shaping America’s future.

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Introducing: Nation States with Yates

Tue, 12 May 2026 12:28:21 +0000

Nation States with Yates is your personal national security advisor: translating global politics, foreign policy, and geopolitical risk into clear, Main Street common sense. Hosted by Steve Yates, a former White House national security official, each episode delivers concise, experience-driven insight into how decisions are made at the highest levels, and what they mean for the United States and the world.

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