
← Breaking Battlegrounds25. Sept. · 1 Std. 14 Min.
Greenland, AI & Arizona's 2026 Race with Brian McDonald, Annie Chestnut Tutor & Jay Feely
<p>This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck Warren is joined by Brian McDonald, Annie Chestnut Tutor, & Jay Feely for a packed show on the new Greenland agreement, China's control of critical minerals, Russia, NATO, artificial intelligence, data privacy, Arizona's water crisis, Social Security, the national debt, & the 2026 midterm elections.</p><p>Brian McDonald, columnist & geopolitical analyst, breaks down the new Greenland agreement & why the Arctic has become increasingly important to American national security. From rare earth minerals & China's dominance in critical mineral processing to emerging Arctic shipping routes & the Golden Dome missile defense system, Brian explains the strategic importance of Greenland for the United States & NATO. He also discusses Russia's potential military ambitions beyond Ukraine, European security concerns, the future of NATO, & whether the U.S. can repair its relationship with Denmark following tensions over Greenland.</p><p>Follow Brian on X: @iamBrianBJ</p><p>B's Crime Corner takes on the disturbing Mississippi murder investigation involving a 29-year-old mother of four found hanging from a tree behind an abandoned house in Jackson. B breaks down the homicide investigation, reported arrests, unanswered questions surrounding the woman's death, & the public debate over whether race played a role in the tragedy.</p><p>Then Annie Chestnut Tutor, policy analyst at the Heritage Foundation's Center for Technology and the Human Person, joins to discuss the future of artificial intelligence, the risks of autonomous AI, & the growing debate over whether AI development should slow down. Annie examines concerns surrounding AI-generated bioweapons, cyberattacks, consumer data privacy, & the dangers AI chatbots can pose to children. She also discusses U.S.-China cooperation on AI safety, the need for stronger consumer protections, & how local communities should approach the rapid expansion of data centers while balancing innovation with human safety.</p><p>Follow Annie on X: @AnnieChestnut</p><p>Check out her work: www.heritage.org/staff/annie-chestnut-tutor</p><p>In our podcast-exclusive segment, Jay Feely, former NFL kicker & Republican nominee for Arizona's 1st Congressional District, joins Chuck to discuss his 2026 congressional campaign, Arizona's growing water concerns, the Colorado River negotiations, border security, housing affordability, & the national debt. Ja