Steve Deace Show ARRESTED: The UK's Arrest of (Former) Prince Andrew Puts Us to SHAME | Guest: Steve Cortes | 2/19/26
Feb 19, 2026
Steve Cortes, political commentator and documentary-maker, discusses his film exposing Chinese influence in U.S. universities. He explains why Chinese enrollment concentrates at certain schools and the risks of espionage, OPT visas, and workforce displacement. The conversation also covers policy critiques and proposed solutions to protect American applicants and jobs.
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Trip Postponement Sparks Public Outrage
- Steve Deace recounts postponing a long‑planned Israel trip due to safety concerns and then discovering Prince Andrew's arrest.
- He describes a visceral reaction linking the trip cancellation to frustration over US inaction on Epstein files.
UK Arrests Highlight US Inaction
- Steve Deace reacted with outrage that UK authorities arrested Prince Andrew before US agencies acted on Epstein files.
- He framed it as national and moral failure given US responsibility for related investigations.
Chinese Enrollment Raises Security Risks
- Steve Cortes argues large numbers of Chinese students at US universities create security and opportunity problems.
- He links high enrollment to espionage risk, displacement of Americans, and corporate/elite benefit.
