How the U.S. Enabled Communist China and Created Our Greatest Threat - Xi Van Fleet

Spirit of America #001

In the launch episode of The Spirit of America, American Freedom Alliance President Dr. Karen Siegemund sits down with Dr. Bradley Thayer, AFA Fellow and originator of the Spirit of America Institute, for a wide-ranging conversation on American identity and its defense.  They discuss the Institute’s founding vision, the unique “Spirit of 1776” that defines the American people, our British and Western civilizational roots, the principles of political liberalism, and the urgent need to restore pride in our heritage amid unrelenting attacks from neo-Bolshevik progressive forces that have infiltrated institutions, media, education, and the Democratic Party. This inaugural discussion sets the tone for a bold new series dedicated to celebrating American exceptionalism, inoculating citizens against ideological assaults, and transmitting the accomplishments of our ancestors to future generations. Dr. Karen Siegemund, PhD, is President of the American Freedom Alliance, a Los Angeles-based organization dedicated to defending Western civilization, American values, and freedom. A scientist with extensive experience in underwater acoustics and sonar system development during the Cold War (including sea trials hunting Soviet submarines), she is also an educator and longtime advocate who famously lost a teaching position after publicly praising Western civilization’s contributions to humanity. As the daughter of a man who grew up in Hitler’s Berlin, Dr. Siegemund brings a deeply personal commitment to recognizing the fragility of liberty and the slow erosion of rights. She organizes major conferences, spoken widely on culture and politics, and leads AFA’s mission to awaken and mobilize citizens against tyranny in all its forms. Dr. Bradley Thayer is a Fellow of the American Freedom Alliance, a prominent political scientist, and national security expert specializing in grand strategy, the rise of China, communist ideology, and threats to Western civilization. Holder of a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago, he has taught at institutions including the University of Minnesota Duluth and Missouri State University’s Department of Defense and Strategic Studies, served as a Fellow at Harvard’s Belfer Center, and worked as a consultant to RAND and in advisory roles for U.S. government security initiatives. A founding member of the Committee on the Present Danger: China, Dr. Thayer is a prolific author and commentator on U.S.-China relations, the historical evolution of communism from Lenin to the present, and the need to defend American liberalism and identity. He conceived the Spirit of America Institute to restore pride in our unique heritage and counter the domestic and international forces seeking to undermine it. AMERICAN FREEDOM ALLIANCE - Events that educate, build alliances, and champion the values of Western Civilization  Visit our website     http://americanfreedomalliance.org All our social media, video and podcast platforms    https://solo.to/afalliance

Tommy Robinson - Warning to America

We hosted a sold-out evening in Los Angeles with Tommy Robinson, complete with high security and a riveting talk. Drawing from years of first-hand experience, Tommy exposed how jihad is waged in the UK — through grooming gangs, horrific assaults, and authorities that protect perpetrators while persecuting victims and truth-tellers. His core message was sobering: Islam’s conquest tactics are highly effective even as a tiny minority, succeeding because far too few dare to resist.  Tommy is one of those few — and he has paid a heavy price through imprisonment, smears, and constant threats. We couldn’t be prouder to host this courageous warrior and genuine hero.  Thank you to everyone who attended and supported this powerful night. Recorded live in Los Angeles 15th April 2026 0:00 - 6:00       AFA President Dr Karen Siegemund and introduction by Dr Bob Shillman  6:00 - 1:23:00  Tommy's Presentation * Thanks to Bosch Fawstin for the official event graphic AMERICAN FREEDOM ALLIANCE Join our newsletter today and stay ahead of the fight—exclusive events, powerful alliances, and unapologetic advocacy for the timeless values of Western Civilization. http://americanfreedomalliance.org/join-us WEBSITE    http://americanfreedomalliance.org/ ALL OUR SOCIAL MEDIA, VIDEO AND PODCAST PLATFORMS https://solo.to/afalliance

How the U.S. Enabled Communist China and Created Our Greatest Threat - Xi Van Fleet

Xi Van Fleet joined us to discuss her latest book,  Made in America: The Hidden History of How America Enabled Communist China and Created our Greatest Threat. Her talk addressing America's century-long complicity in the rise of the Chinese Communist Party and the various reasons for our missteps in our relationship with China disclosed aspects of Chinese history, of Communism and of our foreign policy that are as important as they are ignored. We followed these remarks with a conversation between Xi and AFA President Dr Karen Siegemund, then Xi took questions from the audience, all of which made for an engaging and informative evening. Recorded live in Los Angeles 31st March 2026 Xi Van Fleet describes herself as “Chinese by birth; American by choice, survivor of Mao’s Cultural Revolution, defender of liberty.” She was born in China, lived through the Cultural Revolution, and was sent to work in the countryside at the age of 16. After Mao’s death she was able to go to college to study English and has lived in the United States since 1986. In 2021, she delivered a school board speech in Loudoun County, Virginia against Critical Race Theory that went viral and ignited national conservative media attention. She now devotes her time and energies full time to warning about the parallels between Mao’s Cultural Revolution in China and what’s unfolding in America today. Since going public with her message, Xi Van Fleet has appeared on Fox News, Newsmax and radio shows and podcasts across the country. Made in America: The Hidden History of How the U.S. Enabled Communist China and Created Our Greatest Threat BUY ON AMAZON https://a.co/d/0jcn4oPE AMERICAN FREEDOM ALLIANCE Join our newsletter today and stay ahead of the fight—exclusive events, powerful alliances, and unapologetic advocacy for the timeless values of Western Civilization. http://americanfreedomalliance.org/join-us WEBSITE    http://americanfreedomalliance.org/ ALL OUR SOCIAL MEDIA, VIDEO AND PODCAST PLATFORMS https://solo.to/afalliance

Defending the West Against Islamization - Peter Mcilvenna

Peter Mcilvenna, American Freedom Alliance Fellow and founder of Hearts of Oak, delivers a compelling speech at the Geert Wilders event in Los Angeles on January 10th. Drawing from his 20 years fighting Islamization in the UK, he shares critical lessons on Islam's use of education, demographics, halal food dominance, the Muslim rape gang scandal, and its spiritual clash with Christianity and Judaism, urging Americans to engage boldly to prevent similar failures. Join our newsletter today and stay ahead of the fight—exclusive events, powerful alliances, and unapologetic advocacy for the timeless values of Western Civilization. Passionate patriots unite here. A stronger, freer future starts with you. americanfreedomalliance.org/join-us

Save Texas from Islamization - Geert Wilders

Geert Wilders Full Speech On January 9th in Grapevine, Texas, the American Freedom Alliance, Bannon's WarRoom, and Patriot Mobile hosted a sold-out "Save Texas from Islamization" gala featuring Geert Wilders, Steve Bannon, and Glenn Beck. They electrified the crowd with celebrations of the Judeo-Christian West and stark warnings about Islamification. The summit also gathered leaders, legislators, grassroots groups, and citizens to discuss Texas's future. As America's largest red state and a vital stronghold for faith, family, and freedom, Texas faces Islamification threats. The clear message: as Texas goes, so goes America. The full speeches by Steve Bannon and Glenn Beck can be found here on our Podbean Channel Join our newsletter to stay informed about events that educate, build alliances, and champion the values of Western Civilization.  Passionate about a stronger, freer future? Connect with like-minded patriots today. ➡️ americanfreedomalliance.org/join-us