China Unscripted

From the team that brought you the satirical TV news show China Uncensored comes a...well...less scripted look at China. Chris Chappell and his team are off the teleprompter and on the mic to interview China experts, or discuss the issues of the day. And frankly, anything else they feel like discussing.

The CCP's Days Are Numbered… 08/18/2026

The CCP's Days Are Numbered… Watch the full podcast! CCP leaders seem all powerful in China right now, but they know their days are numbers, and that makes them very insecure. In this episode we discuss what Chinese leaders fear most, why China is desperately seeking sanctions relief from the US, and how the CCP is shooting itself in the foot. Join our fight to expose the CCP at https://chinauncensored.tv and get ALL the new full-length interviews! And check out our other channel, China Uncensored: https://www.youtube.com/ChinaUncensored Our social media: X: https://www.x.com/ChinaUncensored Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChinaUncensored Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChinaUncensored #China /episode/index/show/chinaunscripted/id/42480955

China's Economy Is Built On A HUGE Lie 08/17/2026

China's Economy Is Built On A HUGE Lie Watch the full podcast! When companies look at the China market, they see potentially 1.4 billion consumers. That’s a lie, says our guest David Day, who is the Chairman of the Global Risk Mitigation Foundation. Join our fight to expose the CCP at https://chinauncensored.tv and get ALL the new full-length interviews! And check out our other channel, China Uncensored: https://www.youtube.com/ChinaUncensored Our social media: X: https://www.x.com/ChinaUncensored Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChinaUncensored Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChinaUncensored #China /episode/index/show/chinaunscripted/id/42469590

The New York Times Fails on China—Again 08/11/2026

The New York Times Fails on China—Again Watch the full podcast! The New York Times has published a series of articles that portray Shen Yun, the classical Chinese dance and music company as a cult-like institution where children are abused and workers are underpaid. We sat down with two of the dancers who were subjects of the documentary “Unbroken: The Untold Story of Shen Yun” to talk about what it’s like to be in Shen Yun and live on its campus. /episode/index/show/chinaunscripted/id/42393225

Under Constant Bomb Threat: Why Shen Yun Dancers Stay 08/08/2026

Under Constant Bomb Threat: Why Shen Yun Dancers Stay Watch the full podcast! Shen Yun performers are constantly under threat. They’ve been the subject of numerous bomb threats, had their bus tires slashed and had intruders come onto on their campus. We sat down with two of the dancers, brothers Jesse and Lucas Browde to talk to them about what life is like in Shen Yun and what makes them stay. Jesse and Lucas were recently featured in the documentary Unbroken: The Untold Story of Shen Yun. https://www.ntd.com/ntdplus/unbroken-the-untold-story-of-shen-yun_1130827.html /episode/index/show/chinaunscripted/id/42364930

China’s Secret to Technological Success 08/06/2026

China’s Secret to Technological Success Watch the full podcast! When you think of China, you may not think of it as a trailblazer when it comes to technology. But that doesn’t mean it’s not winning big on the technology front, much to the detriment of our national security. /episode/index/show/chinaunscripted/id/42347575

How Chinese AI Got Into Your Email 08/04/2026

How Chinese AI Got Into Your Email Watch the full podcast! If you think you’re pretty savvy about avoiding Chinese AI, you might still be exposed. Like a bad flu that evades the vaccine, Chinese AI is becoming ubiquitous. /episode/index/show/chinaunscripted/id/42314375

China Sinks a Dead Cow Into the Ocean 08/01/2026

China Sinks a Dead Cow Into the Ocean Watch the full podcast! Have you ever wondered what would come swimming up for a meal if you sunk a cow carcass in the ocean? Turns out some pretty interesting things. Join our fight to expose the CCP at https://chinauncensored.tv and get ALL the new full-length interviews! And check out our other channel, China Uncensored: https://www.youtube.com/ChinaUncensored Our social media: X: https://www.x.com/ChinaUncensored Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChinaUncensored Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChinaUncensored #China /episode/index/show/chinaunscripted/id/42287165

China Is Choking the Waterways 08/01/2026

China Is Choking the Waterways Watch the full podcast! In 2021, China’s National People’s Congress passed a law that gave its coast guard the right to stop, inspect, board and use force against ships in waters it unilaterally considers its own. This threatens the US-led free maritime travel initiative that allows ships free access in public waterways. /episode/index/show/chinaunscripted/id/42287160

China’s Underground Great Wall 07/28/2026

China’s Underground Great Wall Watch the full podcast! China has been working underground for decades preparing for nuclear disaster, which includes miles of tunnels that have been dubbed China’s underground Great Wall. /episode/index/show/chinaunscripted/id/42246885

China’s Got a New Weapon... 07/23/2026

China’s Got a New Weapon... Watch the full podcast! In early July, China launched a missile from a submarine into the south pacific, drastically expanding its capabilities to launch nuclear weapons in a stealth attack on its adversaries. /episode/index/show/chinaunscripted/id/42195690

China’s Got a New Weapon... 07/23/2026

The CCP Is Trying to Break Japan. It’s Backfiring 07/18/2026

The CCP Is Trying to Break Japan. It’s Backfiring Watch the full podcast! In a desperate attempt to subvert Japanese politics and society, the CCP has gone too far. Now it’s coming back to bite them hard. We are joined by David Day, Chairman of the Global Risk Mitigation Foundation. Join our fight to expose the CCP at https://chinauncensored.tv and get ALL the new full-length interviews! /episode/index/show/chinaunscripted/id/42139960

This Asian Military Will “Go It Alone” Against China 07/17/2026

This Asian Military Will “Go It Alone” Against China Watch the full podcast! The CCP’s threats cause some countries to back down. But others are standing up. And one in particular is training so aggressively that they are ready to fight China at any moment. We are joined by David Day, Chairman of the Global Risk Mitigation Foundation. Join our fight to expose the CCP at https://chinauncensored.tv and get ALL the new full-length interviews! And check out our other channel, China Uncensored: https://www.youtube.com/ChinaUncensored Our social media: X: https://www.x.com/ChinaUncensored Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChinaUncensored Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChinaUncensored #China /episode/index/show/chinaunscripted/id/42133625

How to Spot a Chinese Spy 07/13/2026

How to Spot a Chinese Spy Watch the full podcast! If you’re not aware of how Chinese agents lure their targets in and you think you might be their target, this video is for you. In this episode we talked to Elsa Johnson, the editor-in-chief of the Stanford Review who has exposed how a Chinese agent tried to lure her in. /episode/index/show/chinaunscripted/id/42059080

How to Spot a Chinese Spy 07/13/2026

Chinese AI Has Infiltrated American Companies 07/11/2026

Chinese AI Has Infiltrated American Companies Watch the full podcast! Microsoft is considering partnering with Chinese AI company Deepseek for its Copilot Cowork. But Microsoft isn’t the only American company that’s looking at China’s cheaper AI models as a way to pay less while getting similar benefits to using American AI. The only problem: China gets access to your data. /episode/index/show/chinaunscripted/id/42042990

Why Communists Love Gulags 07/02/2026

Why Communists Love Gulags Watch the full podcast! Communists have always developed a system to punish their enemies (and perceived enemies) once they got into power. In this episode we talk about Democratic Socialists of America’s plan to eliminate prisons, why communists always need an enemy, and the problem with eliminating borders. /episode/index/show/chinaunscripted/id/41936470

Why Communists Love Gulags 07/02/2026

The DSA Wants to DESTROY America 06/30/2026

The DSA Wants to DESTROY America Watch the full podcast! The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) have a plan for America that looks a lot like taking down America as we know it. In this episode, we talk about how the DSA’s platform mimics the talking points of the CCP, why the CCP needs the triads (Chinese criminal gangs), and why socialists love ranked-choice voting. /episode/index/show/chinaunscripted/id/41909750

Why Time Travel is Banned in China 06/23/2026

Why Time Travel is Banned in China Watch the full podcast! There are certain themes that movies in China can’t have, and one of them is time travel. In this clip we discuss China’s ban on time travel, how the CCP got Tesla and Elon Musk to heel, and why the CCP no longer needs Hollywood. Our guest is Chris Fenton, the producer of Bad Counselors, which comes to theaters July 22-27, 2026. https://www.badcounselors.com /episode/index/show/chinaunscripted/id/41742840

Why China Loves “Asian Hate” 06/20/2026

Why China Loves “Asian Hate” Watch the full podcast! Remember when talking about Covid-19 coming from China was smeared as “Asian hate”? Well that’s become a favorite label to slap on whatever the CCP doesn’t like. Our guest is Chris Fenton, the producer of Bad Counselors, which comes to theaters July 22-27, 2026. https://www.badcounselors.com /episode/index/show/chinaunscripted/id/41710370

Why China Never Gets Cast as the Villain? 06/18/2026

Why China Never Gets Cast as the Villain? Watch the full podcast! Why China is never the villain in Hollywood movies, why time travel is banned in China and other censorship issues in Chinese movies. Our guest is Chris Fenton, the producer of Bad Counselors, which comes to theaters July 22-27, 2026 https://www.badcounselors.com /episode/index/show/chinaunscripted/id/41690730

How You Can Keep Taiwan Independent 06/16/2026

How You Can Keep Taiwan Independent Watch the full podcast! You may have heard a lot about China’s threat to invade Taiwan and felt powerless to do anything to prevent it. We asked Taiwan’s ambassador to the US, Alexander Yui, what Americans can do to help a fellow democracy half way around the world that is fighting for survival. His answer: try Taiwan’s stinky tofu. /episode/index/show/chinaunscripted/id/41663810

Taiwan is Becoming a High Tech Military Fortress 06/11/2026

Taiwan is Becoming a High Tech Military Fortress Watch the full podcast! Taiwan is increasing its defense spending to make sure any attack from the CCP is met with strong resistance. It has taken advantage of the US’s Taiwan Relations Act of 1979 to buy up some of the United States’ most advanced weapons systems, turning the island into a high-tech military fortress. Taiwan Ambassador Alexander Yui Tah-ray joins us. /episode/index/show/chinaunscripted/id/41611495

How Did Trump Get China to Bend Over for Him? 06/09/2026

How Did Trump Get China to Bend Over for Him? Watch the full podcast! Donald Trump got the red carpet treatment during his meeting in Beijing with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. His predecessor, Barack Obama, was given the opposite treatment - he was forced to walk out of the “ass” of the plane because the Chinese side supposedly couldn’t find stairs for him to come out the side. How did Trump get China to bend over for him? /episode/index/show/chinaunscripted/id/41592350

Is Trump Selling Out Taiwan to Win Over China? 06/09/2026

Is Trump Selling Out Taiwan to Win Over China? Watch the full podcast! https://chinauncensored.tv/programs/podcast-338 Donald Trump said he discussed Taiwan arms sale with Xi Jinping, which goes against the longstanding “Six Assurances” issued by Ronald Reagan, which says that US presidents won’t discuss Taiwan arms sales with Chinese leaders. This made some speculate that Trump is using Taiwan like a bargaining chip in dealings with China. /episode/index/show/chinaunscripted/id/41586725

China Watches Helplessly as the US Destroys Allies 06/04/2026

China Watches Helplessly as the US Destroys Allies Watch the full podcast! China claims to have brotherhood-like relations with several authoritarian countries, but that brotherhood is being put to the test as the US attacks China’s supposed allies. /episode/index/show/chinaunscripted/id/41537160

CHINA TROLLED PUTIN 05/30/2026

CHINA TROLLED PUTIN Watch the full podcast! When Russian President Vladimir Putin visited China, his hosts played a part of the Russian ballet “Swan Lake” for him, which would be perfectly OK except that it’s become a Putin resistance song that has political connotations tied to the fall of the Soviet Union. Was China trying to send a message? Or was this just an error? Matt, Chris and Shelley get into that and more in this episode. /episode/index/show/chinaunscripted/id/41476960

Trump is Being Trump and China is Freaking Out 05/27/2026

Trump is Being Trump and China is Freaking Out Watch the full podcast! Donald Trump is like a rorschach test - if you think he’s tough on China, you will see lots of evidence he’s tough on China. And conversely, if you think he’s soft on China, you’ll find evidence of that too. But Trump is just being Trump, and that means he’s likely in neither box. In this episode, Chris, Matt and Shelley discuss Trump speaking to Taiwan’s president William Lai Ching-te, China’s narrative warfare on Taiwan, and the Trump distortion field, among other things. /episode/index/show/chinaunscripted/id/41443260

What Did Nvidia’s CEO Just Say? 05/23/2026

What Did Nvidia’s CEO Just Say? Watch the full podcast! Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang did an interview with Dwarkesh Patel, and one of the things he was asked about was China and whether selling advanced microchips to China could enable it to attack the U.S. His answer will leave you speechless. /episode/index/show/chinaunscripted/id/41402115

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