Going Underground

Chen Weihua: The US is the destroyer of the global order; it underestimated China’s power
On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to Chen Weihua, former China Daily EU bureau chief and Washington correspondent. He discusses how America’s hegemony and soft power stands after the war on Iran, Gaza genocide, and kidnapping of...
Jun 8, 2026 06:14
Twice a week, award-winning journalist Afshin Rattansi and his team go underground to cover geopolitics and current affairs from a perspective you won’t find in the mainstream media, with some of the most high-profile guests.

Chen Weihua: The US is the destroyer of the global order; it underestimated China’s power
On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to Chen Weihua, former China Daily EU bureau chief and Washington correspondent. He discusses how America’s hegemony and soft power stands after the war on Iran, Gaza genocide, and kidnapping of...
Jun 8, 2026 06:14
Iran’s knockout blow: Professor Steve Hanke on looming economic disaster as Strait of Hormuz stays closed
On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to Steve Hanke, professor of applied economics at Johns Hopkins University. He discusses why Russia continues to be a winner economically as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed after the US-Israeli war...
Jun 6, 2026 07:35
Prof. Avi Shlaim: Trump-Netanyahu war on Iran is the most unjustified and foolish war in the 21st century
On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to Israeli-British historian Prof. Avi Shlaim. He discusses why he calls Donald Trump’s and Benjamin Netanyahu’s war on Iran the most unjustified, senseless, and foolish war in the 21st...
May 18, 2026 06:05
‘Trump-Xi summit: ‘China is winning the competition against the USA’ — Prof. Zhang Weiwei
On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to Prof. Zhang Weiwei, Director of Fudan University’s China Institute and former Translator for Chinese Paramount Leader Deng Xiaoping. He discusses China’s current attitude to the Trump...
May 16, 2026 06:13
US & Israel humiliated by Iran, Greater Israel plan must be confronted – Prof. Paul Craig Roberts
On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to Prof. Paul Craig Roberts, former US Assistant Treasury Secretary for Economic Policy. He discusses why he believes Iran has prevailed in its war with the US and Israel but made a mistake in...
May 11, 2026 06:47
Trump powerless to end Ukraine proxy war, Europe is Russia’s principal adverdary — Dr. Dmitri Trenin
On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to Dr. Dmitri Trenin, Member of Russia’s Foreign and Defence Policy Council and former Director of the Carnegie Moscow Center. He discusses the significance of Victory Day amid the...
May 9, 2026 09:21
‘Israeli vassal’ Trump fighting a war of lies against Iran for Greater Israel Project – David Pyne
On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to David Pyne, the deputy executive director of the US Taskforce on National and Homeland Security. He discusses Donald Trump’s war on Iran being a war based of lies for the Greater Israel...
May 4, 2026 06:06
War on Iran: Pentagon whistleblower Wes Bryant slams Trump Administration’s reckless bombing of civilians
On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to Master Sgt. Wes Bryant Pentagon Whistleblower and Former Branch Chief of the Pentagon’s Civilian Protection Center of Excellence. He discusses Pete Hegseth shutting down the department he...
May 2, 2026 07:15
Victor Gao on Iran: The end of Pax-Americana is here, US would exit war with China a net loser
On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to Victor Gao, President of the Center for China and Globalization. He discusses the rumors of China providing satellite data and weaponry to Iran as it fights the US and Israel, China’s support...
Apr 27, 2026 05:40