Carl Zha – America’s Real Crisis After Charlie Kirk

by Wave Media [9-24-2025].

(RAD: His observations about manufacturing are especially relevant & correlate with many other observers, including my own experiences. — RAD)

In this episode of Roughly Chinese Podcast, we sit with ‪@carlzha‬, host of the Silk and Steel podcast, to discuss the deeper implications behind Charlie Kirk's tragic death. Carl breaks down how this incident reveals America's underlying systemic crisis, and how the US government's response threatens to further erode the very freedoms it claims to protect.

Carl Zha is an American journalist living in Bali, political commentator, and podcast host whose voice illuminates the intricate landscape of culture, politics, and history. Hailing from the United States, Carl Zha has emerged as a distinguished figure renowned for his incisive analyses, particularly on topics encompassing China. His captivating podcasts and impactful social media engagements have allowed him to craft a distinctive identity as a knowledgeable commentator, delving profoundly into the multifaceted realm of Chinese affairs.