U.S. Rep. Tom Cole joins Scott Mitchell on Hot Seat for an extended conversation covering global conflicts, America’s military readiness, China’s growing power, Taiwan tensions, artificial intelligence, the economy and the future of U.S. leadership.

Cole discusses:

Concerns about U.S. weapons production and military preparedness
The wars in Ukraine and Iran
China’s military buildup and Taiwan
Drone warfare and lessons from Ukraine
The national debt and economy
Artificial intelligence and America’s future
Why he believes the U.S. remains the world’s leading democracy

Cole also reflects on Cold War-era decisions involving Ukraine’s nuclear weapons, the future of Oklahoma’s congressional delegation and the challenges facing Congress ahead of the next election cycle.

Watch the full Hot Seat interview with Scott Mitchell.

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