S8 Ep832: 7/16: Hussein Abdul-Hussein introduces Ali al-Zaydi, a political newcomer nominated for Iraqi Prime Minister by the Shia coordination framework. Al-Zaydi, a wealthy contractor, follows a ...
S8 Ep832: 6/16: Ivana Stradner discusses how American jazz symbolizes freedom and individualism, making it a threat to repressive regimes. Historically used as a "non-nuclear weapon" during the Col...
S8 Ep832: 5/16: Ivana Stradner reports that Vladimir Putin is living in a bunker, fearing a coup as he loses on the battlefield. To maintain control, the Kremlin has implemented severe internet bla...
S8 Ep832: 4/16: Rich Goldberg outlines a "blockade plus" strategy to bankrupt the Iranian regime by cutting off oil and petrochemical revenues. This economic pressure aims to spark internal fractur...
S8 Ep832: 3/16: Grant Newsham explores Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's diplomatic mission to Vietnam and Australia to counter Chinese aggression. Takaichi is shifting Japan from purely economic inf...
S8 Ep832: 2/16: Liz Peek reflects on the successful American visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, noting the public's rehabilitated view of the royal couple. Despite past controversies, the...
S8 Ep832: 1/16: Liz Peek discusses the strong American economy, noting low unemployment and an AI-driven boom despite oil price spikes from the Iran war. While concerns about plummeted savings exis...
S8 Ep831: 3/3: Preview for Later Today: Liz Peek analyzes AI's impact on labor, noting that while productivity increases may reduce hiring, human oversight remains vital to correct errors and ensur...
S8 Ep831: 2/3: Preview for Later Today: Burnham explains how China's Ministry of State Security employs private hackers and front companies for cyber operations, ensuring the government always main...
S8 Ep831: 1/3: Preview for Later Today: Abdul-Husain explains Iraq's sectarian power-sharing system where the Prime Minister is Shia, Speaker is Sunni, and President is Kurdish, highlighting the in...
S8 Ep830: 3/3: Preview for Later Today: Ivana Stradner examines American jazz as a potent soft power tool and "non-nuclear weapon." She explains how its themes of freedom and individualism countere...
S8 Ep830: 2/3: Preview for Later Today: Grant Newsham highlights Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, praising her bold leadership against Chinese aggression. He notes her appeal to younger citiz...
S8 Ep830: 1/3: Preview for Later Today: Rich Goldberg discusses tracking IRGC assets hidden in Europe, particularly the United Kingdom. He advocates for a kleptocracy initiative, similar to the Rus...
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S8 Ep827: 16/16: John Hardie and Bill Roggio report on Vladimir Putin's isolation in bunkers due to intensified assassination fears. Simultaneously, President Zelenskyy is establishing internatio...
S8 Ep827: 15/16: Miad Maliki and Bill Roggio describe political chaos in Tehran and the regime's inability to make decisions under extreme pressure. Experts warn of a global energy tipping point in...
S8 Ep827: 14/16: Joe Truzman reports on London stabbing attacks claimed by Ashab al-Yamin, an Iranian front organization recruiting criminals. The UK has raised its terrorism threat level to severe...
S8 Ep827: 13/16: Ahmad Sharawi details Iranian strikes on UAE oil facilities aimed at disrupting Project Freedom. Meanwhile, Bashar al-Assad seeks Gulf investment while reportedly coordinating quie...
S8 Ep827: 12/16: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa highlight Cuba's collapse as Russian and Venezuelan oil supplies vanish. Araújo details Panama's resistance to Chinese influence over its ...
S8 Ep827: 11/16: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa report that Delcy Rodríguez is avoiding elections in Venezuela. Araújo discusses Lula's weakening power in Brazil and judicial shifts that...
S8 Ep827: 10/16: Gordon Chang analyzes how China supports Iran while negotiating trade with the US. This conflict creates economic instability, including rising inflation and slower growth across m...
S8 Ep827: 9/16: Bridget Toomey and Bill Roggio discuss Ali Al-Zadei, a businessman elevated to Iraqi Prime Minister with Iranian support. While endorsed by Trump, his background in illicit finance ...
S8 Ep827: 8/16: David Daoud explains the IDF was caught off guard by Hezbollah's innovative use of fiber-optic and FPV drones. Despite these threats, the Israeli public largely favors continuing mi...
S8 Ep827: 7/16: David Daoud argues the ceasefire restricts Israel while allowing Hezbollah to rearm. Hezbollah is exploiting cheap FPV drones to harass Israeli forces, utilizing a low-tech method t...
S8 Ep827: 6/16: Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus McCotter warn that Iran is running out of oil storage, potentially forcing a production halt. Hoenlein characterizes the recent Gaza flotilla as a fail...
S8 Ep827: 5/16: Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus McCotter report on escalating violence in the Gulf, including the sinking of IRGC boats. They also discuss Mahmoud Abbas's attempt to install his son, ...
S8 Ep827: 4/16: Alan Tonelson and Gordon Chang examine how the Iran war drives inflation and damages Asian manufacturing. China continues to flood markets with subsidized exports while using lawfar...
S8 Ep827: 3/16: Rick Fisher and Gordon Chang discuss the Artemis mission and China's competitive drive to establish a permanent moon base. Both nations are also developing combat satellites and wea...
S8 Ep827: 2/16: Bill Roggio explains that al-Qaeda is expanding across Mali and Somalia, exploiting weak governments to build a caliphate. Both al-Qaeda and ISIS are partitioning territories and in...
S8 Ep827: 1/16: Bill Roggio discusses Project Freedom, a mission to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC claimed to hit a US warship, but the Navy reported no ships were struck.
S8 Ep826: Preview for Later Today: Guest Gordon Chang. Chang examines the trade dilemma involving China's support for Iran's nuclear program. He discusses President Trump's efforts to stop Beijing'...
S8 Ep826: Preview for Later Today: Guest Rick Fischer. Fischer attributes the slow pace of China's moon landing program to extreme risk aversion within the Communist Party culture. They prioritize ...
S8 Ep826: Preview for Later Today: Guest John Hardie. Hardie explores Vladimir Putin's increasing isolation and the geopolitical uncertainty following a potential leadership vacuum. He also highlig...
S8 Ep825: Preview for Later Today: Guest Bridget Toomey. Toomey profiles Iraq's new Prime Minister, Zedi Ali al-Zahedi, a wealthy businessman with extensive experience across various sectors. She e...
S8 Ep825: Preview for Later Today: Guest Ahmad Sharawi. Sharawi discusses "Project Freedom" and Iran's retaliatory attacks on UAE energy interests. He highlights a recent strike on an ADNOC vessel,...
S8 Ep825: Preview for Later Today: Guest David Daoud. Daoud analyzes how Hezbollah utilizes inexpensive FPV and fiber optic drones to bypass Israel's advanced technological defenses. He notes the I...
S8 Ep824: The current war with Iran is significantly less popular than the Vietnam War was at its lowest point. Polling suggests an 80% disapproval rate, compared to the 60-70% disapproval seen ...
S8 Ep824: The goals of the Trump administration's war with Iran have remained undefined since hostilities began on February 28, 2026. It remains unclear if the objective is regime change, ballistic...
S8 Ep824: Based on the discussions from the Londinium debating society in 92 AD, experts project that the Earth will reach a tipping point for oil reserves by the end of May 2026. At this point, st...
S8 Ep823: Fanell suggests "warfighting proliferation," including potential nuclear capabilities for allies, to counter China's rapid military buildup. He advocates for the total economic and dipl...
S8 Ep823: Fanell stresses the necessity of admitting strategic failure to properly address the China threat. He proposes an independent "Team B" for objective intelligence analysis, similar to Cold...
S8 Ep823: Fanell and Thayer compare modern U.S. policy to Britain's disastrous "10-year rule" after WWI, which hindered defense readiness. Fanell reflects on how the U.S. Navy ignored the rising PR...
S8 Ep823: James Fanell discusses China's "Joint Sword 2024 Alpha" military exercises, describing them as an "Anaconda strategy" intended to blockade and pressure Taiwan following its presidential i...
S8 Ep822: The Norse settlement of Greenland, founded by Eric the Red in approximately 985 AD, provides a poignant and sad look at the final chapters of the Viking Age. Excavations at the Herjolf...
S8 Ep822: The conclusion of the Viking Age is often associated with the pivotal year 1066, marked by the death of Harald Hardrada at the Battle of Stamford Bridge. Hardrada was a legendary King of ...
S8 Ep822: In the Surtshellir lava cave of Iceland, archaeologists have uncovered evidence of a mysterious and frightening belief system. This vast cave system, located under a lava field created by...
S8 Ep822: Norse mythology and belief systems were largely recorded by Christian authors in the 13th century, creating a significant historical gap that requires careful interpretation. The primary ...
S8 Ep822: Viking raiders often targeted Christian monasteries for their beautifully decorated reliquaries, which were holy containers designed to house the remains of saints. While monks valued the...
S8 Ep822: The expansion of the Norse into the Kievan Rus created a cultural melting pot where Scandinavian and Slavic groups lived together, leading to significant cultural assimilation. Over time,...
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