In a new series of segments, X—Majority Report Contributor Michael Brooks takes a quick, in-depth look at different topics. With The Global Quickie, Michael offers a run-down on an international topic. This segment’s topic: China’s recent economic crisis.

Sam Seder is an American comedian, writer, actor, film director, television producer-director, and progressive talk radio host. His works include the film Who's the Caboose? (1997) starring Sarah Silverman and Seder, as well as the television shows Beat Cops (2001) and Pilot Season (2004). He also appeared in Next Stop Wonderland (1998). Seder also made guest appearances on Spin City (1997), Sex and the City (2000) and America Undercover (2005).