S8 Ep415: Guest: Grant Newsham. Newsham discusses the PLA purge of leadership, analyzing the implications of Xi Jinping's removal of top military officials and what it signals about internal instability within China's armed forces.
Guest: Grant Newsham. Newsham discusses the PLA purge of leadership, analyzing the implications of Xi Jinping'sremoval of top military officials and what it signals about internal instability within China's armed forces. 1903
11m Feb 04
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S8 Ep414: SHOW SCHEDULE 2-3-2026
SHOW SCHEDULE 2-3-2026 1882 CONSTANTINOPLE Guest: Elizabeth Peek. Peek discusses Trump's nomination of hawk Kevin Warsh for Federal ReserveChairman, noting the immediate drop in precious metals and potential monetary policy shifts. Guest: Elizabeth Peek. Peek predicts Democrats will take the House in midterms, forcing Trump to rely on executive actions and non-traditional voter turnout to mai...
5m Feb 03
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S8 Ep413: Guest: Gregory Copley. Copley discusses the Epstein scandal involving Lord Mandelson and Prince Andrew, suggesting King Charles is distancing the monarchy from these revelations to protect the institution.
Guest: Gregory Copley. Copley discusses the Epstein scandal involving Lord Mandelson and Prince Andrew, suggesting King Charles is distancing the monarchy from these revelations to protect the institution. 1901 COMMONS
8m Feb 03
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S8 Ep413: Guest: Gregory Copley. Copley details a civil war within the CCP as Xi Jinping purges military leaders, risking regime collapse while Western leaders ignore China's economic hollowing.
Guest: Gregory Copley. Copley details a civil war within the CCP as Xi Jinping purges military leaders, risking regime collapse while Western leaders ignore China's economic hollowing. 1903
11m Feb 03
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S8 Ep413: Guest: Gregory Copley. Copley observes Russia targeting Ukrainian infrastructure to pressure the public, noting that despite Western support, Moscow retains the upper hand while demanding territorial concessions.
Guest: Gregory Copley. Copley observes Russia targeting Ukrainian infrastructure to pressure the public, noting that despite Western support, Moscow retains the upper hand while demanding territorial concessions. 1941 UKRAINE
6m Feb 03
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S8 Ep413: Guest: Gregory Copley. Copley analyzes new talks involving Turkey and the UAE, noting U.S. reluctance to support Iranian civil society leaves the clerical regime breathing room despite weakness.
Guest: Gregory Copley. Copley analyzes new talks involving Turkey and the UAE, noting U.S. reluctance to support Iranian civil society leaves the clerical regime breathing room despite weakness. 1890 ALEPPO
12m Feb 03
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S8 Ep413: Guest: David Albright. Albright emphasizes the need for a coalition-led inspection and removal regime to secure Iranian nuclear materials and protect scientists if the government collapses.
Guest: David Albright. Albright emphasizes the need for a coalition-led inspection and removal regime to secure Iranian nuclear materials and protect scientists if the government collapses. 1951 LAS VEGAS
6m Feb 03
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S8 Ep413: Guest: David Albright. Albright warns of "loose nukes" and dangerous materials in Iran, urging planning for a "day after" scenario to secure nuclear assets during potential regime instability.
Guest: David Albright. Albright warns of "loose nukes" and dangerous materials in Iran, urging planning for a "day after" scenario to secure nuclear assets during potential regime instability. 1957 NUKE AIR TO AIR GENIE ROCKET TEST
14m Feb 03
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S8 Ep413: Guest: Mary Kissel. Kissel discusses the futility of appeasing Putin regarding Ukrainian territory and the need for security plans to support Venezuela's opposition against the Maduro regime.
Guest: Mary Kissel. Kissel discusses the futility of appeasing Putin regarding Ukrainian territory and the need for security plans to support Venezuela's opposition against the Maduro regime. 1936 VENEZUELA
8m Feb 03
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S8 Ep413: Guest: Mary Kissel. Kissel argues U.S. talks with Iran are dangerous, as Tehran uses negotiations to stall while maintaining brutality and nuclear ambitions amidst regional military buildup.
Guest: Mary Kissel. Kissel argues U.S. talks with Iran are dangerous, as Tehran uses negotiations to stall while maintaining brutality and nuclear ambitions amidst regional military buildup. 1400
10m Feb 03
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S8 Ep412: Guest: David Shedd. Shedd warns against selling advanced chips to China, describing Beijing's "capture, cage, and kill" economic strategy and criticizing the U.S. administration's transactional approach. With Thaddeus MCCotter co-host
Guest: David Shedd. Shedd warns against selling advanced chips to China, describing Beijing's "capture, cage, and kill" economic strategy and criticizing the U.S. administration's transactional approach. With Thaddeus MCCotter co-host. 1955
8m Feb 03
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S8 Ep412: Guest: David Shedd. Shedd discusses the conviction of a Google engineer for stealing AI secrets, illustrating corporate naivety regarding China's state-mandated espionage and intelligence gathering operations. With Thaddeus McCotter co-host.
Guest: David Shedd. Shedd discusses the conviction of a Google engineer for stealing AI secrets, illustrating corporate naivety regarding China's state-mandated espionage and intelligence gathering operations. With Thaddeus McCotter co-host. 1963
11m Feb 03
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S8 Ep412: Guest: Joseph Sternberg. Sternberg warns that revelations linking Peter Mandelson to Epstein reinforce narratives of elitism, damaging Starmer's already unpopular Labour government among working-class voters.
Guest: Joseph Sternberg. Sternberg warns that revelations linking Peter Mandelson to Epstein reinforce narratives of elitism, damaging Starmer's already unpopular Labour government among working-class voters. 1859 CHARLES II
5m Feb 03
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S8 Ep412: Guest: Joseph Sternberg. Sternberg details Starmer's unpopularity and lack of economic agenda, noting potential leadership challenges within the Labour Party from rivals like Burnham and Streeting.
Guest: Joseph Sternberg. Sternberg details Starmer's unpopularity and lack of economic agenda, noting potential leadership challenges within the Labour Party from rivals like Burnham and Streeting. 1808 GREST HSLL BSNK OF ENGLAND
13m Feb 03
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S8 Ep412: Guest: Judy Dempsey. Amidst the Mandelson-Epstein scandal, Dempsey explains how economic struggles and Brexit regrets are driving the Labour Party to consider re-engaging with the European Union.
Guest: Judy Dempsey. Amidst the Mandelson-Epstein scandal, Dempsey explains how economic struggles and Brexitregrets are driving the Labour Party to consider re-engaging with the European Union. 1810 BRUSSELS
6m Feb 03
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S8 Ep412: Guest: Judy Dempsey. Dempsey analyzes the stalemated Ukraine conflict, noting European refusal to accept Russian victory, while discussing rising tensions and internal political divisions within Iran.
Guest: Judy Dempsey. Dempsey analyzes the stalemated Ukraine conflict, noting European refusal to accept Russianvictory, while discussing rising tensions and internal political divisions within Iran. 1895 KRAKOW
13m Feb 03
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S8 Ep412: Guest: Elizabeth Peek. Peek comments on the history based prediction that Democrats will take the House in midterms, forcing Trump to rely on executive actions and non-traditional voter turnout to maintain his agenda.
Guest: Elizabeth Peek. Peek comments on the history based prediction that Democrats will take the House in midterms, forcing Trump to rely on executive actions and non-traditional voter turnout to maintain his agenda. 1806 TRIPOLI
5m Feb 03
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S8 Ep412: Guest: Elizabeth Peek. Peek discusses Trump's nomination of hawk Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve Chairman, noting the immediate drop in precious metals and potential monetary policy shifts.
Guest: Elizabeth Peek. Peek discusses Trump's nomination of hawk Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve Chairman, noting the immediate drop in precious metals and potential monetary policy shifts. 1905 BUTTE MONTANA
13m Feb 03
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S8 Ep411: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: David Albright. Albright warns that a post-strike Iran could see fleeing technicians transferring "loose nukes" or chemical weapons to terrorists, requiring urgent international containment strategies.
PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: David Albright. Albright warns that a post-strike Iran could see fleeing technicians transferring "loose nukes" or chemical weapons to terrorists, requiring urgent international containment strategies. 1953
2m Feb 03
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S8 Ep411: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Judy Dempsey. Dempsey discusses growing voices within Britain's Labour Party considering rejoining the European Union, acknowledging Brexit caused severe economic damage requiring a fundamental relationship reset.
PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Judy Dempsey. Dempsey discusses growing voices within Britain's Labour Party considering rejoining the European Union, acknowledging Brexit caused severe economic damage requiring a fundamental relationship reset. 1900 ENGLISH CROFTERS
2m Feb 03
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S8 Ep411: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Mary Kissel. Kissel argues against engaging Iran, citing active fatwas on U.S. officials and drone sales to Russia, insisting only severe ultimatums will curb regime aggression.
PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Mary Kissel. Kissel argues against engaging Iran, citing active fatwas on U.S.officials and drone sales to Russia, insisting only severe ultimatums will curb regime aggression. SEPTEMBER 1940. LONDON UNDER THE BLITZ
2m Feb 03
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S8 Ep411: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Elizabeth Peek. Peek analyzes lingering inflation, noting consumer resistance to price hikes and hope that AI productivity will help companies improve margins without increasing costs further.
PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Elizabeth Peek. Peek analyzes lingering inflation, noting consumer resistance to price hikes and hope that AI productivity will help companies improve margins without increasing costs further. JANUARY 1931
3m Feb 03
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S8 Ep411: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: David Shedd. Shedd criticizes allowing Nvidia chip sales to China, warning Beijing will reverse engineer this technology to enhance military and cyber capabilities against Western allies.
PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: David Shedd. Shedd criticizes allowing Nvidia chip sales to China, warning Beijing will reverse engineer this technology to enhance military and cyber capabilities against Western allies. FEBRUARY 1930
2m Feb 03
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S8 Ep411: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Joseph Sternberg. Sternberg reports on allegations linking Lord Peter Mandelson to Jeffrey Epstein, suggesting Britain faces a convulsive investigation to uncover the truth behind the released documents.
PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Joseph Sternberg. Sternberg reports on allegations linking Lord Peter Mandelson to Jeffrey Epstein, suggesting Britain faces a convulsive investigation to uncover the truth behind the released documents. 1793 TRIAL OF THE BANK FORGERS
2m Feb 03
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S8 Ep410: SHOW SCHEDULE 2-2-2026
SHOW SCHEDULE 2-2-2026 1719 ROME 1. Bill Roggio of the Long War Journal and Husain Haqqani discuss imminent potential US air strikes on Iran, expressing skepticism that air power alone can achieve regime change or lasting results without ground forces or sustained commitment. 2. Bill Roggio and Husain Haqqani analyze Russia's offer to mediate between the US and Iran, concluding Moscow is no...
7m Feb 03
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S8 Ep409: Ahmad Sharawi and Bill Roggio report a fragile deal where the SDF integrates into the Syrian state to avoid destruction, though tensions remain regarding Turkey and the fate of ISIS prisoners in the northeast.
Ahmad Sharawi and Bill Roggio report a fragile deal where the SDF integrates into the Syrian state to avoid destruction, though tensions remain regarding Turkey and the fate of ISIS prisoners in the northeast. 1920 ALEPPO ORPHANAGE
11m Feb 02
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S8 Ep409: Joe Truzman and Bill Roggio describe the war as a slow boil, noting Phase 2 of the Gaza ceasefire is stalling because Hamas refuses to disarm or surrender heavy weapons to Israel.
Joe Truzman and Bill Roggio describe the war as a slow boil, noting Phase 2 of the Gaza ceasefire is stalling because Hamas refuses to disarm or surrender heavy weapons to Israel. 1898 GAZA
8m Feb 02
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S8 Ep409: John Hardie and Bill Roggio state negotiations are deadlocked as Russia demands territory and a veto on security guarantees, while Putin ultimately seeks domination over Ukraine's geopolitical orientation and sovereignty.
John Hardie and Bill Roggio state negotiations are deadlocked as Russia demands territory and a veto on security guarantees, while Putin ultimately seeks domination over Ukraine's geopolitical orientation and sovereignty. 1916 ODESSA
8m Feb 02
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S8 Ep409: John Hardie and Bill Roggio report Russia is recruiting gamers and specialists for a new military branch, the Unmanned Systems Forces, aiming for 210,000 troops by 2030 to expand drone warfare capabilities.
John Hardie and Bill Roggio report Russia is recruiting gamers and specialists for a new military branch, the Unmanned Systems Forces, aiming for 210,000 troops by 2030 to expand drone warfare capabilities. 1854 ODESSA
10m Feb 02
10m
S8 Ep409: David Daoud and Bill Roggio note Hezbollah is refilling ranks after Israeli strikes, suggesting new leader Naim Qassem's quiet demeanor may help the group lay low and regenerate its capabilities.
David Daoud and Bill Roggio note Hezbollah is refilling ranks after Israeli strikes, suggesting new leader Naim Qassem's quiet demeanor may help the group lay low and regenerate its capabilities. 1850 BEIRUT
8m Feb 02
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S8 Ep409: David Daoud and Bill Roggio explain Hezbollah is downplaying Gaza ties to avoid dragging Lebanon into war, prioritizing the rehabilitation of its image among the economically weary Shiite population in Lebanon.
David Daoud and Bill Roggio explain Hezbollah is downplaying Gaza ties to avoid dragging Lebanon into war, prioritizing the rehabilitation of its image among the economically weary Shiite population in Lebanon. 1836 BEIRUT
11m Feb 02
11m
S8 Ep409: Edmund Fitton Brown and Bill Roggio argue Saudi Arabia's refusal to allow airspace use for strikes on Iran is theatrical to avoid Iranian retaliation, noting Riyadh privately remains a dependable US partner.
Edmund Fitton Brown and Bill Roggio argue Saudi Arabia's refusal to allow airspace use for strikes on Iran is theatrical to avoid Iranian retaliation, noting Riyadh privately remains a dependable US partner. 1890 TEHRAN
7m Feb 02
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S8 Ep409: Edmund Fitton-Brown and Bill Roggio warn that US-Iran talks ignore the mass killings of protesters, while characterizing Maliki's potential return in Iraq as a hostile act against Western interests and regional stability.
Edmund Fitton-Brown and Bill Roggio warn that US-Iran talks ignore the mass killings of protesters, while characterizing Maliki's potential return in Iraq as a hostile act against Western interests and regional stability. 1932 BAGHDAD
11m Feb 02
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S8 Ep408: Conrad Black criticizes the Prime Minister for labeling Canada a middle power, urging increased defense spending to secure the Northwest Passage and Arctic sovereignty against encroaching rivals.
Conrad Black criticizes the Prime Minister for labeling Canada a middle power, urging increased defense spending to secure the Northwest Passage and Arctic sovereignty against encroaching rivals. 1886 NW TERRITORY
9m Feb 02
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S8 Ep408: James Holmes and GorFraser Howie and Gordon Chang assert Xi Jinping's goal of madon Chang argue Greenland is vital for Arctic defense and mineral access, suggesting the US seeks military bases there to deny access to Russia and China in polar competition.
Fraser Howie and Gordon Chang assert Xi Jinping's goal of making the renminbi a global reserve currency is impossible without lifting capital controls and accepting trade deficits that Beijing refuses to tolerate. 1966 RED GUARDS
11m Feb 02
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S8 Ep408: James Holmes and Gordon Chang argue Greenland is vital for Arctic defense and mineral access, suggesting the US seeks military bases there to deny access to Russia and China in polar competition.
James Holmes and Gordon Chang argue Greenland is vital for Arctic defense and mineral access, suggesting the USseeks military bases there to deny access to Russia and China in polar competition. 1940 GREENLAND
9m Feb 02
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S8 Ep408: James Holmes of the Naval War College and Gordon Chang discuss Alfred Thayer Mahan's nineteenth-century view of Hawaii as strategic opportunity, drawing parallels to modern Chinese expansionism and current interest in Greenland.
James Holmes of the Naval War College and Gordon Chang discuss Alfred Thayer Mahan's nineteenth-century view of Hawaii as strategic opportunity, drawing parallels to modern Chinese expansionism and current interest in Greenland. 1870 HAWAII, COOK MONUMENT
9m Feb 02
9m
S8 Ep408: Alejandro Peña Esclusa explains that while Europeans criticize Maduro's capture, Venezuelans support it, hoping for the release of remaining political prisoners under a new amnesty law restoring democratic governance.
Alejandro Peña Esclusa explains that while Europeans criticize Maduro's capture, Venezuelans support it, hoping for the release of remaining political prisoners under a new amnesty law restoring democratic governance. 1890 CASTRO CABNET, CARACAS
7m Feb 02
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S8 Ep408: Alejandro Peña Esclusa reports that Cuban personnel are fleeing Venezuela as oil payments cease, signaling a crisis for Havana following Maduro's detention and the collapse of the socialist alliance that sustained both regimes.
Alejandro Peña Esclusa reports that Cuban personnel are fleeing Venezuela as oil payments cease, signaling a crisis for Havana following Maduro's detention and the collapse of the socialist alliance that sustained both regimes. 1940 VENEZUELA
13m Feb 02
13m
S8 Ep408: Bill Roggio and Husain Haqqani analyze Russia's offer to mediate between the US and Iran, concluding Moscow is not a credible partner and aims to distract Washington while protecting its strategic interests in Tehran.
Bill Roggio and Husain Haqqani analyze Russia's offer to mediate between the US and Iran, concluding Moscow is not a credible partner and aims to distract Washington while protecting its strategic interests in Tehran. 1896 TEHRAN BLACKSMITH
6m Feb 02
6m
S8 Ep408: Bill Roggio of the Long War Journal and Husain Haqqani discuss imminent potential US air strikes on Iran, expressing skepticism that air power alone can achieve regime change or lasting results without ground forces or sustained commitment.
Bill Roggio of the Long War Journal and Husain Haqqani discuss imminent potential US air strikes on Iran, expressing skepticism that air power alone can achieve regime change or lasting results without ground forces or sustained commitment. 1870 TEHRAN
12m Feb 02
12m
S8 Ep407: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Conrad Black. Black argues Mark Carney's plan to bolster Canada's Arctic defenses is a political win, asserting sovereignty for the Western Alliance over the opening Northwest Passage.
PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Conrad Black. Black argues Mark Carney's plan to bolster Canada's Arcticdefenses is a political win, asserting sovereignty for the Western Alliance over the opening Northwest Passage. 1906. Greenland
2m Feb 02
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S8 Ep407: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Edmund Fitton-Brown. Fitton-Brown explains Saudi Arabia denies airspace to U.S. forces to offer Iran a "fig leaf," signaling neutrality to maintain a fragile ceasefire with the Houthis.
PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Edmund Fitton-Brown. Fitton-Brown explains Saudi Arabia denies airspace to U.S. forces to offer Iran a "fig leaf," signaling neutrality to maintain a fragile ceasefire with the Houthis. 1890 caravan
1m Feb 02
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S8 Ep407: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Jim Holmes. Holmes contends China gains the most commercially from the Northwest Passage, cutting shipping times to Europe by 30% through its partnership with Russia.
PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Jim Holmes. Holmes contends China gains the most commercially from the Northwest Passage, cutting shipping times to Europe by 30% through its partnership with Russia. 1910 Greenland coal
2m Feb 02
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S8 Ep407: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Fraser Howie. Howe argues Xi Jinping's push for the renminbi as a global reserve currency will fail unless China abandons strict capital controls preventing capital flight.
PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Fraser Howie. Howe argues Xi Jinping's push for the renminbi as a global reserve currency will fail unless China abandons strict capital controls preventing capital flight. 1793 tradesman
2m Feb 02
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S8 Ep407: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Ahmed Sharawi. Sharawi warns the third ceasefire between the Syrian government and U.S.-allied Kurdish forces is fragile and likely to fail, risking renewed hostilities soon.
PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Ahmed Sharawi. Sharawi warns the third ceasefire between the Syriangovernment and U.S.-allied Kurdish forces is fragile and likely to fail, risking renewed hostilities soon. 1960 NASSER IN DAMASCUS
2m Feb 02
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S8 Ep407: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Joe Truzman. Truzman predicts the Gaza ceasefire's second phase will fail because Hamas refuses to disarm, creating an insurmountable obstacle despite the completion of hostage recovery.
PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Joe Truzman. Truzman predicts the Gaza ceasefire's second phase will fail because Hamas refuses to disarm, creating an insurmountable obstacle despite the completion of hostage recovery. 1657 PALESTINE
2m Feb 02
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S8 Ep406: Gaius and Germanicus settle over wine to analyze the aftermath of World War II, citing Averell Harriman's 1945 fear that Soviet victory represented a barbarian invasion opening Europe to Asian influence and threatening Westerncivilization's foundations. G
Gaius and Germanicus settle over wine to analyze the aftermath of World War II, citing Averell Harriman's 1945 fear that Soviet victory represented a barbarian invasion opening Europe to Asian influence and threatening Westerncivilization's foundations. Germanicus suggests a modern inversion has occurred whereby Europe now experiences reverse colonization by former imperial subjects from Africa...
13m Feb 02
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S8 Ep406: Gaius and Germanicus turn their debate to American migration patterns, with Gaius arguing that modern elites exploit immigrants as property for cheap labor and political votes, echoing historical patterns of indentured servitude that built colonial econom
Gaius and Germanicus turn their debate to American migration patterns, with Gaius arguing that modern elites exploit immigrants as property for cheap labor and political votes, echoing historical patterns of indentured servitude that built colonial economies. Germanicus draws comparisons to Rome, noting that the empire successfully assimilated diverse races through genuine upward mobility and c...
16m Feb 02
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S8 Ep406: Gaius and Germanicus gather in freezing Londinium during the winter of 92 AD to discuss Paul Thomas Chamberlain's Scorched Earth, which reinterprets World War II not as a purely ideological conflict but as a racial struggle for colonial supremacy among wh
Gaius and Germanicus gather in freezing Londinium during the winter of 92 AD to discuss Paul Thomas Chamberlain's Scorched Earth, which reinterprets World War II not as a purely ideological conflict but as a racial struggle for colonial supremacy among white Christian nations. Gaius observes that academic journals in the early twentieth century explicitly validated these racial hierarchies, len...
22m Feb 02
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