In Bed With The Dragon!

The West’s relationship with China is complicated, consequential and impossible to ignore. In this episode of R2BW, we unpack how Western economies became so deeply intertwined with a strategic rival, and what that dependence really means for sovereignty, security, and long-term prosperity. From trade, technology, and education to diplomacy, defence, and values, we ask the uncomfortable questions: has economic pragmatism blunted political resolve?

Can the West realistically decouple or diversify away from China, or are we already too deep in bed with the dragon? A frank, accessible conversation about power, risk, and the choices now facing liberal democracies.

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Right2BWrong Podcast

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Get ready to dive into the wild world of "Right2BWrong" – the podcast that flips the script on everything you thought you knew!
Join our fearless hosts as they navigate the choppy waters of entertainment, politics, sports, and current affairs with a twist. We're not afraid to challenge the status quo, ruffle some feathers, and maybe even admit when we're wrong (hey, it's in the name!).
From backstage gossip to front-page news, from underdog victories to political face-offs, "Right2BWrong" serves up hot takes and cool insights that'll make you think, laugh, and maybe even change your mind.
Whether you're a pop culture junkie, a political animal, a sports fanatic, or just someone who loves a good debate, we've got you covered. Tune in for unfiltered conversations, unexpected perspectives, and the kind of energy that'll make your commute fly by or your workout feel like a party.
Warning: Side effects may include sudden bursts of laughter, heated discussions with friends, and an irresistible urge to question everything. Listen at your own risk – you might just end up being Right2BWrong!

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David Lodge

David has lived a weird and wonderful life, full of adventure and mistakes (many, many mistakes).
His dream of working as a stockbroker was crushed and he found himself as a young apprentice sweeping floors in a barbershop. After 20 years of bad jokes and bullshit, he would eventually find his way to university culminating in over 15 years of work in the Higher Education sector. David’s journey from humble apprentice to global corporate traveller has seen him learn that, while people of the world have many differences, there is a common theme to how they learn, grow, succeed and achieve happiness. That pathway is through the freedom to be oneself, speak one’s mind, make mistakes, essentially, having a right, to be wrong.