S8 Ep499: onathan Pelson details Huawei's aggressive wolf culture and the alarming discovery of its equipment surrounding US nuclear missile bases, highlighting a long-ignored national security threat requiring urgent attention. 3
onathan Pelson details Huawei's aggressive wolf culture and the alarming discovery of its equipment surrounding USnuclear missile bases, highlighting a long-ignored national security threat requiring urgent attention. 3
12m Feb 23
12m
S8 Ep499: onathan Pelson reveals Huawei's links to Chinese state security, instances of stolen Lucent source code, and how the company leveraged low prices to penetrate European networks and critical infrastructure. 2
onathan Pelson reveals Huawei's links to Chinese state security, instances of stolen Lucent source code, and how the company leveraged low prices to penetrate European networks and critical infrastructure. 2
7m Feb 23
7m
S8 Ep499: Jonathan Pelson recounts the evolution of Chinese telecommunications since 1980, AT&T's failure to predict the wireless market, and the early opportunistic founding of Huawei that exploited Western complacency. 1
  Jonathan Pelson recounts the evolution of Chinese telecommunications since 1980, AT&T's failure to predict the wireless market, and the early opportunistic founding of Huawei that exploited Western complacency. 1
12m Feb 23
12m
S8 Ep498: Jeremy Zakis reports irregular weather is driving venomous snakes into unusual residential locations, with a Victorian woman startled by a copperhead wrapping around her leg while Queensland's Whitsunday Islands face a python epidemic leading to tourist w
Jeremy Zakis reports irregular weather is driving venomous snakes into unusual residential locations, with a Victorianwoman startled by a copperhead wrapping around her leg while Queensland's Whitsunday Islands face a python epidemic leading to tourist warnings about painful defensive bites. 3
10m Feb 22
10m
S8 Ep497: Jeremy Zakis describes Dallas, an eleven-year-old dog, patrolling to protect his property from aggressive cockatoos that previously dismantled a neighbor's roof, with a gang of up to seven birds conducting reconnaissance from a nearby pine tree while targ
  Jeremy Zakis describes Dallas, an eleven-year-old dog, patrolling to protect his property from aggressive cockatoos that previously dismantled a neighbor's roof, with a gang of up to seven birds conducting reconnaissance from a nearby pine tree while targeting solar panels. 2
5m Feb 22
5m
S8 Ep497: Jeremy Zakis reports irregular weather is driving venomous snakes into unusual residential locations, with a Victorian woman startled by a copperhead wrapping around her leg while Queensland's Whitsunday Islands face a python epidemic leading to tourist w
Jeremy Zakis reports irregular weather is driving venomous snakes into unusual residential locations, with a Victorianwoman startled by a copperhead wrapping around her leg while Queensland's Whitsunday Islands face a python epidemic leading to tourist warnings about painful defensive bites. 2
10m Feb 22
10m
S8 Ep497: Jeremy Zakis notes the Australian T20 cricket team was eliminated early from their tournament following a catastrophic loss to Zimbabwe and a rained-out match, observing that T20 has evolved from a sideshow into a highly popular format rivaling traditiona
Jeremy Zakis notes the Australian T20 cricket team was eliminated early from their tournament following a catastrophic loss to Zimbabwe and a rained-out match, observing that T20 has evolved from a sideshow into a highly popular format rivaling traditional five-day test matches. 4 1898
9m Feb 22
9m
S8 Ep496: 4. Stevenson-Yang 4: Post-Pandemic Deflation and the Surveillance State. Severe COVID-19 lockdowns shattered public trust, leaving China facing local government debt crises and deflation while Xi Jinping prioritizes national surveillance over traditional
4. Stevenson-Yang 4: Post-Pandemic Deflation and the Surveillance State. Severe COVID-19 lockdowns shattered public trust, leaving China facing local government debt crises and deflation while Xi Jinping prioritizes national surveillance over traditional capitalist recovery. Guest: Anne Stevenson-Yang.
6m Feb 22
6m
S8 Ep495: 3. Stevenson-Yang 3: Ghost Cities and the Infrastructure Credit Boom. Massive cash injections fueled construction of empty "ghost cities" and emulated Western landmarks, leading to a monumental credit expansion that eventually dwarfed the American system.
3. Stevenson-Yang 3: Ghost Cities and the Infrastructure Credit Boom. Massive cash injections fueled construction of empty "ghost cities" and emulated Western landmarks, leading to a monumental credit expansion that eventually dwarfed the American system. Guest: Anne Stevenson-Yang.
14m Feb 22
14m
S8 Ep495: 2. Stevenson-Yang 2: The Rise of Red Capitalists and Princelings. Following the Tiananmen tragedy, China attracted capital by empowering "princelings" to manage state assets, creating a unique system where political connections were essential for business
2. Stevenson-Yang 2: The Rise of Red Capitalists and Princelings. Following the Tiananmen tragedy, China attracted capital by empowering "princelings" to manage state assets, creating a unique system where political connections were essential for business. Guest: Anne Stevenson-Yang. e
8m Feb 22
8m
S8 Ep495: 1. Stevenson-Yang 1: The Evolution of China’s Economic Transformation. Anne Stevenson-Yang recounts her 1994 Xi’an visit, contrasting tattered manufacturing exhibits with the impoverished, stagnant office culture she witnessed during her 1985 arrival. Gue
1. Stevenson-Yang 1: The Evolution of China’s Economic Transformation. Anne Stevenson-Yang recounts her 1994 Xi’an visit, contrasting tattered manufacturing exhibits with the impoverished, stagnant office culture she witnessed during her 1985 arrival. Guest: Anne Stevenson-Yang.
10m Feb 22
10m
S8 Ep494: 8. Bunker 8: Political Corruption and the Path to War. As Truman faced sinking approval ratings and corruption scandals, Margaret Chase Smith bravely challenged McCarthyism shortly before the North Korean sneak attack changed the world. Guest: Nick Bunk
8. Bunker 8: Political Corruption and the Path to War. As Truman faced sinking approval ratings and corruption scandals, Margaret Chase Smith bravely challenged McCarthyism shortly before the North Korean sneak attack changed the world. Guest: Nick Bunker.
8m Feb 22
8m
S8 Ep494: 7. Bunker 7: NSC-68 and the Massive Military Buildup. In response to the Soviet atomic test, Paul Nitze authored NSC-68, a top-secret document advocating for a massive tripling of the United States’ defense budget. Guest: Nick Bunker.
7. Bunker 7: NSC-68 and the Massive Military Buildup. In response to the Soviet atomic test, Paul Nitze authored NSC-68, a top-secret document advocating for a massive tripling of the United States’ defense budget. Guest: Nick Bunker.
12m Feb 22
12m
S8 Ep494: 6. Bunker 6: Stalin’s Green Light for the Korean Invasion. Stalin authorized Kim Il-sung’s invasion of the South after perceiving American weakness and ambiguity in Secretary Acheson’s defensive perimeter speech at the National Press Club. Guest: Nick Bun
6. Bunker 6: Stalin’s Green Light for the Korean Invasion. Stalin authorized Kim Il-sung’s invasion of the South after perceiving American weakness and ambiguity in Secretary Acheson’s defensive perimeter speech at the National Press Club. Guest: Nick Bunker.
8m Feb 22
8m
S8 Ep494: 5. Bunker 5: The Hiss Conviction and McCarthy’s Senate Rise. Alger Hiss’s perjury conviction empowered Senator McCarthy to launch an aggressive five-hour speech, fundamentally altering the political landscape by alleging widespread communist subversion in
5. Bunker 5: The Hiss Conviction and McCarthy’s Senate Rise. Alger Hiss’s perjury conviction empowered Senator McCarthy to launch an aggressive five-hour speech, fundamentally altering the political landscape by alleging widespread communist subversion in Washington. Guest: Nick Bunker.
10m Feb 22
10m
S8 Ep494: 4. Bunker 4: Labor Unrest and the Cold Winter Strike. The 1950 coal strike led by John L. Lewis paralyzed the nation, posing a major domestic challenge for Truman during the early Cold War tensions. Guest: Nick Bunker.
4. Bunker 4: Labor Unrest and the Cold Winter Strike. The 1950 coal strike led by John L. Lewis paralyzed the nation, posing a major domestic challenge for Truman during the early Cold War tensions. Guest: Nick Bunker. v
5m Feb 22
5m
S8 Ep494: 3. Bunker 3: The Republican Insurgency and Robert Taft’s Vision. Robert Taft championed an "Asia First" foreign policy while Joe McCarthy began hijacking the Republican agenda, transforming domestic political debates into a fierce anti-communist crusade.
3. Bunker 3: The Republican Insurgency and Robert Taft’s Vision. Robert Taft championed an "Asia First" foreign policy while Joe McCarthy began hijacking the Republican agenda, transforming domestic political debates into a fierce anti-communist crusade. Guest: Nick Bunker.
14m Feb 22
14m
S8 Ep494: 2. Bunker 2: Stalin, Mao, and the Communist Asian Strategy. Joseph Stalin cautiously hosted Mao Zedong in Moscow, eventually providing industrial support and military aid while seeking to secure Soviet borders through strategic Asian expansion. Guest: Nic
2. Bunker 2: Stalin, Mao, and the Communist Asian Strategy. Joseph Stalin cautiously hosted Mao Zedong in Moscow, eventually providing industrial support and military aid while seeking to secure Soviet borders through strategic Asian expansion. Guest: Nick Bunker.
6m Feb 22
6m
S8 Ep494: 1. Bunker 1: Truman’s Fair Deal and Internal Party Strife. In late 1949, President Truman struggled to implement his liberal Fair Deal reforms while facing a budget-draining recession and fierce opposition from fiscally conservative Democrats. Guest: Nick
1. Bunker 1: Truman’s Fair Deal and Internal Party Strife. In late 1949, President Truman struggled to implement his liberal Fair Deal reforms while facing a budget-draining recession and fierce opposition from fiscally conservative Democrats. Guest: Nick Bunker.
12m Feb 22
12m
S8 Ep493: Gregory Zuckerman concludes by crediting American finance for enabling these scientific breakthroughs and expressing optimism that mRNA technology will soon tackle cancer and other illnesses. 8
Gregory Zuckerman concludes by crediting American finance for enabling these scientific breakthroughs and expressing optimism that mRNA technology will soon tackle cancer and other illnesses. 8
5m Feb 22
5m
S8 Ep493: Gregory Zuckerman describes the climactic moment vaccine results arrived, with Pfizer and Moderna reporting high efficacy, while Novavax and AstraZeneca faced unique logistical and reputational challenges. 7
Gregory Zuckerman describes the climactic moment vaccine results arrived, with Pfizer and Moderna reporting high efficacy, while Novavax and AstraZeneca faced unique logistical and reputational challenges. 7
16m Feb 22
16m
S8 Ep493: Gregory Zuckerman examines the global race between Oxford-AstraZeneca, Pfizer-BioNTech, and J&J, emphasizing the different scientific approaches and the logistical advantages of one-shot vaccines. 6
Gregory Zuckerman examines the global race between Oxford-AstraZeneca, Pfizer-BioNTech, and J&J, emphasizing the different scientific approaches and the logistical advantages of one-shot vaccines. 6
9m Feb 22
9m
S8 Ep493: Gregory Zuckerman highlights Moderna's desperate struggle for funding and manufacturing equipment, which was finally resolved by a massive Wall Street investment during the pandemic's peak. 5
Gregory Zuckerman highlights Moderna's desperate struggle for funding and manufacturing equipment, which was finally resolved by a massive Wall Street investment during the pandemic's peak. 5
9m Feb 22
9m
S8 Ep493: Gregory Zuckerman details Gail Smith's insect-based vaccine technology at Novavax and discusses how major pharmaceutical giants like Merck initially hesitated to join the pandemic race. 4
Gregory Zuckerman details Gail Smith's insect-based vaccine technology at Novavax and discusses how major pharmaceutical giants like Merck initially hesitated to join the pandemic race. 4
8m Feb 22
8m
S8 Ep493: Gregory Zuckerman introduces the brilliant, driven scientists pursuing vaccines for AIDS, cancer, and malaria, who pivoted their controversial methodologies to confront the burgeoning COVID-19 pandemic. 3
Gregory Zuckerman introduces the brilliant, driven scientists pursuing vaccines for AIDS, cancer, and malaria, who pivoted their controversial methodologies to confront the burgeoning COVID-19 pandemic. 3
14m Feb 22
14m
S8 Ep493: Gregory Zuckerman profiles Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel and the pivotal mRNA research by Kariko and Weissman, noting the company's difficult transition from drug therapies to vaccines. 2
Gregory Zuckerman profiles Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel and the pivotal mRNA research by Kariko and Weissman, noting the company's difficult transition from drug therapies to vaccines. 2
8m Feb 22
8m
S8 Ep493: Gregory Zuckerman recounts the dramatic mapping and sharing of the COVID-19 genetic sequence, which launched global efforts to develop messenger RNA and adenovirus-based vaccines against the pandemic. 1
Gregory Zuckerman recounts the dramatic mapping and sharing of the COVID-19 genetic sequence, which launched global efforts to develop messenger RNA and adenovirus-based vaccines against the pandemic. 1
11m Feb 22
11m
S8 Ep492: Mary Roach describes the process of tissue donation, focusing on corneal transplants and the meticulous, respectful recovery of bone and skin to benefit many patients awaiting procedures. 4
Mary Roach describes the process of tissue donation, focusing on corneal transplants and the meticulous, respectful recovery of bone and skin to benefit many patients awaiting procedures. 4
5m Feb 22
5m
S8 Ep491: Mary Roach details xenotransplantation and chimeras for organ replacement, while also recounting historical nasal reconstructions and the use of the Fibonacci sequence in modern plastic surgery techniques. 3
Mary Roach details xenotransplantation and chimeras for organ replacement, while also recounting historical nasal reconstructions and the use of the Fibonacci sequence in modern plastic surgery techniques. 3
14m Feb 22
14m
S8 Ep491: Mary Roach explores the future of 3D-printed organs, explaining how researchers use specialized ink and support gels to recreate complex structures like heart muscles for transplantation. 2
Mary Roach explores the future of 3D-printed organs, explaining how researchers use specialized ink and support gels to recreate complex structures like heart muscles for transplantation. 2
8m Feb 22
8m
S8 Ep491: Mary Roach discusses skin reconstruction for severe burn victims, highlighting Diana's recovery and the use of temporary biological dressings like cadaver or Icelandic cod skin to promote healing. 1
Mary Roach discusses skin reconstruction for severe burn victims, highlighting Diana's recovery and the use of temporary biological dressings like cadaver or Icelandic cod skin to promote healing. 1
11m Feb 22
11m
S8 Ep490: SHOW SCHEDULE 2-20-26
1. Jeff Bliss reports a deadly avalanche in Lake Tahoe claimed nine lives due to dry uncompacted snow, severe storms are causing heavy snowfall at Donner Pass and flooding the Los Angeles River, while Las Vegas faces declining foot traffic and Los Angeles battles rampant copper wire theft. 1 2. Jeff Bliss covers California's upcoming gubernatorial jungle primary with Democrat Eric Swalwell a...
5m Feb 21
5m
S8 Ep489: Professor Richard Epstein predicts the Supreme Court may strike down tariffs, arguing that trade deficits do not constitute legal emergencies, while also discussing the potential for the Court to preserve the Federal Reserve's independence from execut
Professor Richard Epstein predicts the Supreme Court may strike down tariffs, arguing that trade deficits do not constitute legal emergencies, while also discussing the potential for the Court to preserve the Federal Reserve'sindependence from executive control. 16 1911 SCOTUS
5m Feb 21
5m
S8 Ep489: Professor Richard Epstein of the CIVITAS INSTITUTE analyzes constitutional limits of presidential authority to fire independent agency officials, discussing historical precedents like Humphrey's Executor and critiquing legal reasoning behind maintaining q
Professor Richard Epstein of the CIVITAS INSTITUTE analyzes constitutional limits of presidential authority to fire independent agency officials, discussing historical precedents like Humphrey's Executor and critiquing legal reasoning behind maintaining quasi-judicial independence within the executive branch. 15 1910 SCOTUS
15m Feb 21
15m
S8 Ep489: Veronique de Rugy of the Mercatus Center explains how bipartisan spending on entitlement programs like Social Security and Medicare drives national debt, arguing that American consumers, not foreign nations, primarily bear the economic burden of tariffs.
Veronique de Rugy of the Mercatus Center explains how bipartisan spending on entitlement programs like Social Security and Medicare drives national debt, arguing that American consumers, not foreign nations, primarily bear the economic burden of tariffs. 14 1908 NYSE
9m Feb 21
9m
S8 Ep489: Henry Sokolski of the Nonproliferation Policy Education Center critiques the inconsistency of threatening war against Iran over its nuclear program while simultaneously considering a deal to allow Saudi Arabia uranium enrichment capabilities under less st
Henry Sokolski of the Nonproliferation Policy Education Center critiques the inconsistency of threatening war against Iran over its nuclear program while simultaneously considering a deal to allow Saudi Arabia uranium enrichment capabilities under less stringent international oversight. 13 1945 TRINITY TEST
9m Feb 21
9m
S8 Ep489: Sir Max Hastings describes specialized armored funnies that supported British landings on Sword Beach, noting that while technically successful, heavy traffic and Montgomery's overly ambitious objectives prevented the Allies from capturing Caen on D-Day.
Sir Max Hastings describes specialized armored funnies that supported British landings on Sword Beach, noting that while technically successful, heavy traffic and Montgomery's overly ambitious objectives prevented the Allies from capturing Caen on D-Day. 12 1944 Sir Max Hastings describes specialized armored funnies that supported British landings on Sword Beach, noting that while technically s...
8m Feb 21
8m
S8 Ep489: Sir Max Hastings highlights Major General Richard Gale's calm leadership during the chaotic airborne drops, with success relying on British deception plans and Rommel's absence preventing early German counterattacks against the beaches on D-Day. 11
Sir Max Hastings highlights Major General Richard Gale's calm leadership during the chaotic airborne drops, with success relying on British deception plans and Rommel's absence preventing early German counterattacks against the beaches on D-Day. 11 1944 SWORD BEACH
11m Feb 21
11m
S8 Ep489: Sir Max Hastings discusses General Montgomery's expanded vision for D-Day and the initial chaos of the airborne landings, noting that despite the shambles at Merville battery, paratroopers' bravery confused German defenders and secured the mission's early
Sir Max Hastings discusses General Montgomery's expanded vision for D-Day and the initial chaos of the airborne landings, noting that despite the shambles at Merville battery, paratroopers' bravery confused German defenders and secured the mission's early vital stages. 10 1944 SWORD BEACH
9m Feb 21
9m
S8 Ep489: Sir Max Hastings details the daring glider assault to capture the Orne River bridge, where Major John Howard's troops achieved total surprise, securing a vital link for British airborne and seaborne forces on D-Day itself. 9
Sir Max Hastings details the daring glider assault to capture the Orne River bridge, where Major John Howard'stroops achieved total surprise, securing a vital link for British airborne and seaborne forces on D-Day itself. 9 1944 SWORD BEACH
9m Feb 21
9m
S8 Ep488: Bob Zimmerman reports Japanese private space startup ispace is struggling with severe engine development problems for its lunar landers, while archival images from New Horizons reveal Pluto's bizarre splotched surface and floating ice mountains, and a new
  Bob Zimmerman reports Japanese private space startup ispace is struggling with severe engine development problems for its lunar landers, while archival images from New Horizons reveal Pluto's bizarre splotched surface and floating ice mountains, and a newly discovered dim galaxy hints at dark matter's vastness. 8
6m Feb 20
6m
S8 Ep488: Bob Zimmerman of Behind the Black reports NASA successfully completed a wet dress rehearsal for the Artemis II mission targeting a March 6th launch, while a NASA report classified Boeing's Starliner failure as a severe Type A emergency prompting tighter c
Bob Zimmerman of Behind the Black reports NASA successfully completed a wet dress rehearsal for the Artemis IImission targeting a March 6th launch, while a NASA report classified Boeing's Starliner failure as a severe Type A emergency prompting tighter control as SpaceX competition thrives. 7
13m Feb 20
13m
S8 Ep488: Lorenzo Fiori reports the Milan Winter Olympics are proceeding successfully amidst beautiful snow with rumors of a Donald Trump visit for the hockey finals, while extreme weather has caused dangerous Alpine avalanches and the tragic collapse of the histor
Lorenzo Fiori reports the Milan Winter Olympics are proceeding successfully amidst beautiful snow with rumors of a Donald Trump visit for the hockey finals, while extreme weather has caused dangerous Alpine avalanches and the tragic collapse of the historic Lover's Arch on the Adriatic coast. 6
9m Feb 20
9m
S8 Ep488: Jim McTague reports Lancaster County reflects the national 1.4 percent GDP slowdown with flat retail, consumer price fatigue, and plummeting restaurant traffic due to rising costs and weight-loss drugs, while Washington DC lobbying and local health and co
Jim McTague reports Lancaster County reflects the national 1.4 percent GDP slowdown with flat retail, consumer price fatigue, and plummeting restaurant traffic due to rising costs and weight-loss drugs, while Washington DC lobbying and local health and construction sectors remain strong. 5 1879 GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC
9m Feb 20
9m
S8 Ep488: Gene Marks discusses the Supreme Court ruling the administration's April 2025 emergency tariffs unconstitutional, leaving billions in collected funds in limbo, though the administration will likely utilize the Trade Acts of 1962 and 1974 to continue impos
Gene Marks discusses the Supreme Court ruling the administration's April 2025 emergency tariffs unconstitutional, leaving billions in collected funds in limbo, though the administration will likely utilize the Trade Acts of 1962 and 1974 to continue imposing targeted tariffs without congressional approval. 4 1885 NYSE
10m Feb 20
10m
S8 Ep488: Gene Marks reports that despite a disappointing fourth-quarter GDP growth rate of 1.4 percent and sluggishness in shipping and chemical sectors, small businesses remain surprisingly resilient with optimism above average and continued hiring plans even as
Gene Marks reports that despite a disappointing fourth-quarter GDP growth rate of 1.4 percent and sluggishness in shipping and chemical sectors, small businesses remain surprisingly resilient with optimism above average and continued hiring plans even as AI integration remains limited. 3 1949 STORK CLUB
9m Feb 20
9m
S8 Ep488: Jeff Bliss covers California's upcoming gubernatorial jungle primary with Democrat Eric Swalwell and Republican Steve Hilton as early frontrunners, Spencer Pratt challenging Mayor Karen Bass in Los Angeles, and Governor Gavin Newsom positioning himself fo
Jeff Bliss covers California's upcoming gubernatorial jungle primary with Democrat Eric Swalwell and Republican Steve Hilton as early frontrunners, Spencer Pratt challenging Mayor Karen Bass in Los Angeles, and Governor Gavin Newsom positioning himself for a 2028 presidential run on an anti-Trump platform. 2 1900 PASEDENA
5m Feb 20
5m
S8 Ep488: Jeff Bliss reports a deadly avalanche in Lake Tahoe claimed nine lives due to dry uncompacted snow, severe storms are causing heavy snowfall at Donner Pass and flooding the Los Angeles River, while Las Vegas faces declining foot traffic and Los Angeles ba
Jeff Bliss reports a deadly avalanche in Lake Tahoe claimed nine lives due to dry uncompacted snow, severe storms are causing heavy snowfall at Donner Pass and flooding the Los Angeles River, while Las Vegas faces declining foot traffic and Los Angeles battles rampant copper wire theft. 1 1910 DONNER LAKE
12m Feb 20
12m
S8 Ep487: Preview for later today. Historian Sir Max Hastings discusses the highly arrogant yet beloved Lord Lovat, an aristocratic Scottish clan chief leading British commandos onto Sword Beach during D-Day.
Preview for later today. Historian Sir Max Hastings discusses the highly arrogant yet beloved Lord Lovat, an aristocratic Scottish clan chief leading British commandos onto Sword Beach during D-Day. 1944  QUEEN RED, SWORD BEACH
2m Feb 20
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S8 Ep487: Preview for later today. Sir Max Hastings details how Winston Churchill viewed General Montgomery as an unmitigated cad, despite his undeniably crucial leadership of the British forces at Normandy.
Preview for later today. Sir Max Hastings details how Winston Churchill viewed General Montgomery as an unmitigated cad, despite his undeniably crucial leadership of the British forces at Normandy. 1944 MONTGOMERY NEAR CAEN
2m Feb 20
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