For an upcoming segment on China, AI, national security, or the 2026 election stakes, I’d like to suggest economist Christian Briggs, CEO of Hard Asset Management and host of On the Record with Christian Briggs on the America Out Loud network. In his latest episode, “Quantum Supremacy Is the Real World War—And China’s Winning (Unless America Moves NOW),” he makes the case that the real global war is not over tariffs or TikTok—it’s over who controls quantum computing, and right now Beijing is outpacing Washington in labs, supply chains, and critical resources.

Briggs explains “quantum” in plain English: computing so powerful it can shatter today’s encryption, read supposedly secure communications, and turbocharge AI and advanced weapons systems—effectively rewriting the rules of cyber defense, finance, and intelligence. He argues that whoever wins quantum first won’t just lead tech; they’ll control the architecture of the dollar system, the viability of U.S. deterrence, and the future of privacy in a world of central bank digital currencies and programmable money.

What makes Christian different is that he doesn’t treat quantum as a software-only story. He connects it to the hard-economic reality: China’s aggressive push to dominate rare earths, strategic minerals, and the precious metals that sit inside AI chips, defense electronics, EV infrastructure, and the hardware backbone quantum systems actually need. From his standpoint, gold, silver, and platinum group metals are no longer just “investments”—they’re national security assets, and America is dangerously exposed if it lets Beijing corner those markets while it races ahead on quantum.

Christian is a strong, fast-paced guest with a clear point of view and a track record of breaking down complex issues like CBDCs, the Fed, and U.S.–China economics on outlets such as America Out Loud, One America News, and other national programs. He can speak directly to your audience about:​

• How quantum supremacy could make today’s U.S. cyber and financial defenses obsolete in a single technological leap.
• Why China’s control of rare earths and strategic metals quietly underwrites its quantum and AI ambitions.
• The link between quantum, CBDCs, and a potential “programmable money” regime that could erase financial privacy.
• Concrete steps the U.S. must take now—policy, industrial strategy, and resource security—if it wants to avoid losing this war without a shot being fired.

Here is the episode that sparked this topic and showcases his tone and clarity: “Quantum Supremacy Is the Real World War—And China’s Winning (Unless America Moves NOW).”

If you’re interested, I can connect you with Christian for a [live/remote] interview and send suggested talking points tailored to your audience.