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S8 Ep1156: Peter Earle argues that not all trillions are equal; some represent genuine wealth creation, such as SpaceX&#39;s $2 trillion valuation based on future technological potential. However, inflation and government borrowing have also inflated nominal values, pot
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Peter Earle argues that not all trillions are equal; some represent genuine wealth creation, such as SpaceX&#39;s $2 trillion valuation based on future technological potential. However, inflation and government borrowing have also inflated nominal values, potentially leading to a fiscal reckoning. If creditors lose faith in U.S. debt, the government may be forced to print more money, further devalu...
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S8 Ep1156: Peter Earle traces how the word &quot;trillion&quot; entered the economic lexicon in 1981 when the U.S. passed $1 trillion in public debt. Today, the U.S. national debt approaches $40 trillion, with annual interest payments exceeding $1 trillion. Unlike 19th-centur
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Peter Earle traces how the word &quot;trillion&quot; entered the economic lexicon in 1981 when the U.S. passed $1 trillion in public debt. Today, the U.S. national debt approaches $40 trillion, with annual interest payments exceeding $1 trillion. Unlike 19th-century millionaires who faced high risks, modern trillion-dollar figures are often a product of government monetary expansion. We have entered &quot;Tri...
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Gordon Chang and Victoria Coates continue: China benefits from discounted Iranian oil but views the regime&#39;s economic instability as a &quot;bad debt.&quot; Simultaneously, Saudi Arabia is deepening its partnership with the U.S. through a landmark nuclear cooperation deal. Iraq has also signaled a shift toward Washington, signing $60 billion in energy deals with American companies like Chevron. While Rus...
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S8 Ep1156: Gordon Chang and Victoria Coates report that Iran has activated the Houthis to attack the Bab el-Mandeb strait, a critical choke point for Saudi Arabian oil exports. This escalation has pushed oil prices past $95 as the Houthis use Iranian-supplied missil
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Gordon Chang and Victoria Coates report that Iran has activated the Houthis to attack the Bab el-Mandeb strait, a critical choke point for Saudi Arabian oil exports. This escalation has pushed oil prices past $95 as the Houthis use Iranian-supplied missiles and drones to harass shipping. While the House of Saud is targeted, internal frictions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE complicate a unifie...
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Gordon Chang and Peter Huessy discuss the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) bill to drastically reduce the U.S. nuclear triad, including cutting ICBMs from 400 to 150. Supported by Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, the plan effectively promotes unilateral disarmament. Critics argue this trashes the concept of nuclear deterrence just as China and Russia expand their arsenals. Fu...
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Gordon Chang and Rick Fisher examine Xi Jinping&#39;s introduction of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO), designed to establish Chinese dominance in setting global AI rules. Headquartered in Shanghai, the group aims to make international partners dependent on Chinese technology while promoting anti-democratic values. Meanwhile, China&#39;s economy is struggling, with rea...
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SCHEDUKE JBS 7-21-26

Elizabeth Peek joins John Batchelor to discuss how rising gasoline prices act as a talisman for consumer sentiment and presidential approval. Despite low unemployment and rising real wages, the public remains fixated on energy costs. Peek criticizes Republican messaging and highlights the massive AI-driven investment boom currently occurring. (1)

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S8 Ep1154: STREAMING THE MAKING OF The JOHM BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-21-26  1903  This transcript captures a discussion between John Batchelor and former Congressman Thaddeus McCarter regarding the geopolitical and domestic challenges facing the United States as it nears a
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STREAMING THE MAKING OF The JOHM BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-21-26

1903

This transcript captures a discussion between John Batchelor and former Congressman Thaddeus McCarter regarding the geopolitical and domestic challenges facing the United States as it nears a midterm election. Internationally, the dialogue covers a variety of crises, including the outbreak of Ebola in Africa, military tensions with...
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S8 Ep1153: Peter Huessy. The discussion continues with a focus on films like Fail-Safe and The Day After. Huessy highlights how these movies influenced public perception and presidential policy, including Ronald Reagan&#39;s drive for arms reduction. They reflect on the
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  Peter Huessy. The discussion continues with a focus on films like Fail-Safe and The Day After. Huessy highlights how these movies influenced public perception and presidential policy, including Ronald Reagan&#39;s drive for arms reduction. They reflect on the devastating human and economic consequences of a potential nuclear exchange. (16)
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S8 Ep1153: Peter Huessy. Peter Huessy and John Batchelor review classic films like Godzilla, On the Beach, and Dr. Strangelove to discuss cultural fears of nuclear war. They contrast cinematic depictions of accidental launches with modern safeguards, emphasizing the
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Peter Huessy. Peter Huessy and John Batchelor review classic films like Godzilla, On the Beach, and Dr. Strangelove to discuss cultural fears of nuclear war. They contrast cinematic depictions of accidental launches with modern safeguards, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a credible nuclear deterrent in a complex geopolitical landscape. (15)
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S8 Ep1153: Thaddeus McCotter. McCotter analyzes the president&#39;s recent address regarding the 2020 election, calling it a strategic narrative designed to insulate himself against potential midterm losses. He argues that focusing on past grievances rather than current
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Thaddeus McCotter. McCotter analyzes the president&#39;s recent address regarding the 2020 election, calling it a strategic narrative designed to insulate himself against potential midterm losses. He argues that focusing on past grievances rather than current economic concerns like gas prices and inflation may be counterproductive for the Republican Party&#39;s success. (14)
1950 STORK CLUB
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S8 Ep1153: Thaddeus McCotter. Thaddeus McCotter discusses how high gasoline prices and affordability issues weigh on the upcoming U.S. midterms. The conversation also covers the Trump administration&#39;s use of punitive tariffs against Canada, drawing parallels to the 
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Thaddeus McCotter. Thaddeus McCotter discusses how high gasoline prices and affordability issues weigh on the upcoming U.S. midterms. The conversation also covers the Trump administration&#39;s use of punitive tariffs against Canada, drawing parallels to the Smoot-Hawley Act, which historically exacerbated the Great Depression by triggering international trade wars. (13)
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S8 Ep1153: Gregory Copley. This segment highlights the transition of power in the UK, where King Charles III invited Andy Burnham to form a government. Copley explains the King&#39;s role as the symbolic representative of the nation, providing constitutional legitimacy 
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Gregory Copley. This segment highlights the transition of power in the UK, where King Charles III invited Andy Burnham to form a government. Copley explains the King&#39;s role as the symbolic representative of the nation, providing constitutional legitimacy and &quot;blessing&quot; the transition without direct political interference or leaving fingerprints on policy. (12)
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Gregory Copley. Copley explores the &quot;balance of ignorance,&quot; where declining literacy and a loss of historical knowledge among urban populations lead to poor strategic decisions. This lack of identity and understanding of adversaries affects national unity and hampers effective governance and military planning in the U.S. and Britain. (11)
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AGregory Copley. John Batchelor and Gregory Copley discuss Britain&#39;s new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, and his cabinet&#39;s focus on defense. While the government aims to bolster military spending and NATO participation, Copley notes internal divisions regarding illegal immigration and a lack of a fresh, strategic global outlook for post-TrumpBritain. (9)
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Joseph Sternberg. Sternberg discusses new British PM Andy Burnham, who inherits a heavily taxed economy. Burnham&#39;s &quot;tax the rich&quot; approach risks driving wealth out of the country. Sternberg warns that Labour&#39;s resistance to market reform and commitment to net-zero regulations further hamper the UK&#39;s path to growth. (8)
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Joseph Sternberg. Joseph Sternberg analyzes China&#39;s struggling economy, citing a real estate implosion, high youth unemployment, and demographic decline. Unlike Japan&#39;s historical democratic transition, Xi Jinping&#39;s adversarial posture and reliance on subsidized exports face global resistance, leaving the CCP with few ideological options for a virtuous recovery. (7)
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Mary Kissel. Kissel discusses NATO&#39;s internal struggles and the need for American leadership to counter a rising axis of Russia, Iran, and China. She notes that Western European nations often prioritize domestic politics over defense, while Eastern European states face more immediate physical threats from Russian aggression. (6)
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Mary Kissel. Mary Kissel examines the escalating conflict with Iran, noting a total lack of overlap between US demands and Iranian strategic interests regarding nuclear weapons and the Strait of Hormuz. She argues the regime is bolstered by Russian and Chinese support, making a diplomatic breakthrough unlikely without significant leverage. (5)
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S8 Ep1152: Ahmad Sharawi. Ahmad Sharawi reports on Syria intercepting sophisticated Iranian weapons components smuggled via oil tankers from Iraq to Lebanon. This effort by the al-Sharaa government aims to build international trust and secure investment, despite ret
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Ahmad Sharawi. Ahmad Sharawi reports on Syria intercepting sophisticated Iranian weapons components smuggled via oil tankers from Iraq to Lebanon. This effort by the al-Sharaa government aims to build international trust and secure investment, despite retaliatory terror plots and rocket attacks within Syria from a disgruntled Hezbollah. (4)
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S8 Ep1152: Peter Berkowitz. Peter Berkowitz explores Vice President JD Vance&#39;s journey from atheism to Catholicism. He highlights Vance&#39;s ambiguity regarding the state&#39;s role in promoting Christianity. Drawing on James Madison, Berkowitz emphasizes the constitutiona
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Peter Berkowitz. Peter Berkowitz explores Vice President JD Vance&#39;s journey from atheism to Catholicism. He highlights Vance&#39;s ambiguity regarding the state&#39;s role in promoting Christianity. Drawing on James Madison, Berkowitz emphasizes the constitutional necessity of separating church and state to protect religious freedom and institutional integrity. (3)
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S8 Ep1152: Liz Peek. Peek critiques New York politician Zohran Mamdani for failing to define the working class, arguing the DSA primarily represents white, college-educated liberals. She also discusses Kevin Warsh&#39;s influence and the likelihood of the Federal Reserv
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Liz Peek. Peek critiques New York politician Zohran Mamdani for failing to define the working class, arguing the DSAprimarily represents white, college-educated liberals. She also discusses Kevin Warsh&#39;s influence and the likelihood of the Federal Reserve maintaining interest rates despite inflationary pressures and global instability in the Middle East. (2)
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Liz Peek. Liz Peek discusses how gasoline prices serve as a talisman for the American cost of living. While metrics like low unemployment and rising real wages suggest a strong economy, high pump prices and poor Republican messaging negatively impact consumer sentiment and presidential approval ratings ahead of the midterm elections. (1)]1870
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SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-20-26

John Batchelor with Bill Roggio and Husain Haqqani. This discussion addresses the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran. The participants analyze the effectiveness of American air power, concluding that bombing campaigns alone cannot achieve regime change without a massive ground presence that the U.S. currently lacks the political will to...
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STREAMING MAKING JBS, 7-20-26

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John Batchelor with Bill Roggio and Husain Haqqani. This discussion addresses the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran. The participants analyze the effectiveness of American air power, concluding that bombing campaigns alone cannot achieve regime change without a massive ground presence that the U.S. currently lacks the political wil...
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S8 Ep1149:    David Daoud. Israel has begun a phased withdrawal from southern Lebanon, testing whether the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) can effectively disarm Hezbollah in &quot;pilot zones.&quot; David Daoud expresses skepticism, noting Lebanon is already attempting to backtr
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David Daoud. Israel has begun a phased withdrawal from southern Lebanon, testing whether the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) can effectively disarm Hezbollah in &quot;pilot zones.&quot; David Daoud expresses skepticism, noting Lebanon is already attempting to backtrack on its legal commitments and reverse agreed-upon sequences. Success depends on whether the U.S. will hold Lebanon&#39;s feet to the fire or permi...
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David Daoud. Iraq has issued a circular to banks to comply with U.S. sanctions against Hezbollah financiers and pro-Syrian politicians. However, David Daoud argues this measure is largely symbolic, as it does not touch powerful local militias like Kata&#39;ib Hezbollah. Furthermore, Iraqi religious shrines continue to provide financial support to Hezbollahthrough various media and charitable branch...
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S8 Ep1149: Jonathan SAYEH. U.S. strikes on Iranian infrastructure have caused widespread power outages, yet the regime remains dug in under the leadership of Ahmad Vahidi. Tehran views its ability to throttle the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Seaas a strategic victor
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Jonathan SAYEH. U.S. strikes on Iranian infrastructure have caused widespread power outages, yet the regime remains dug in under the leadership of Ahmad Vahidi. Tehran views its ability to throttle the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Seaas a strategic victory that forces U.S. coordination. By using inexpensive missiles and drones through the Houthis, Irancan drive up oil prices and exert leverage ...
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John Hardie. President Zelensky&#39;s dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has sparked wartime protests and unease among Western partners. Fedorov was a key driver of drone innovation and anti-corruption reforms in procurement. His firing is attributed to clashes with Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, whom protesters characterize as an unpopular &quot;Soviet-style butcher.&quot; There are indic...
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1784597718" data-format="short_date">Jul 21</span></span>
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S8 Ep1149: Edmund Fitton-Brown. The U.S. continues a naval blockade intended to reduce Iran to bankruptcy, as Tehran maintains &quot;impossible demands&quot; regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Edmund Fitton-Brown suggests while Russia and China provide intelligence and resupply,
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Edmund Fitton-Brown. The U.S. continues a naval blockade intended to reduce Iran to bankruptcy, as Tehranmaintains &quot;impossible demands&quot; regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Edmund Fitton-Brown suggests while Russia and China provide intelligence and resupply, they are unlikely to take serious risks to save the regime. Ultimately, the conflict may depend on national patience, with the U.S. capable of...
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<img srcset="https://audioboom.com/i/43752549/75x75/c 75w, https://audioboom.com/i/43752549/150x150/c 150w, https://audioboom.com/i/43752549/300x300/c 300w, https://audioboom.com/i/43752549/600x600/c 600w, https://audioboom.com/i/43752549/1400x1400/c 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 64px, 96px" style="background-color: #262626; max-width: 96px; width: 15cqw;" class="js-img-bg ratio-square rounded-1" loading="lazy" src="https://audioboom.com/i/43752549/1400x1400/c" />
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S8 Ep1149: Edmund Fitton-Brown. The long-standing truce between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia has unraveled as the group attempts to break a decade-long blockade. Edmund Fitton-Brown explains the Houthis now control major Yemeni state organs and possess the capabilit
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Edmund Fitton-Brown. The long-standing truce between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia has unraveled as the group attempts to break a decade-long blockade. Edmund Fitton-Brown explains the Houthis now control major Yemeni state organs and possess the capability to strike deep into Saudi territory. While air campaigns have hurt the group, they remain difficult to deter because they view the suffering...
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<img srcset="https://audioboom.com/i/43752545/75x75/c 75w, https://audioboom.com/i/43752545/150x150/c 150w, https://audioboom.com/i/43752545/300x300/c 300w, https://audioboom.com/i/43752545/600x600/c 600w, https://audioboom.com/i/43752545/1400x1400/c 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 64px, 96px" style="background-color: #c0c0c0; max-width: 96px; width: 15cqw;" class="js-img-bg ratio-square rounded-1" loading="lazy" src="https://audioboom.com/i/43752545/1400x1400/c" />
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S8 Ep1149: Samuel Ben-Ur and Bill Roggio. The Hamas political bureau has relocated to Istanbul, choosing Khalil al-Hayya as a leader closely aligned with Iran and Hezbollah. Inside Gaza, Hamas continues to obstruct food distribution and hijack aid supplies. While Is
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Samuel Ben-Ur and Bill Roggio. The Hamas political bureau has relocated to Istanbul, choosing Khalil al-Hayya as a leader closely aligned with Iran and Hezbollah. Inside Gaza, Hamas continues to obstruct food distribution and hijack aid supplies. While Israel successfully eliminated several military commanders, the organization has yet to name replacements. New &quot;pilot zones&quot; are being explored ...
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1784596844" data-format="short_date">Jul 21</span></span>
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<a class="text-decoration-none" href="/posts/8930518-bridget-toomey-the-houthis-have-declared-a-naval-blockade-on-saudi-arabia-targeting-ports-and-v"><div class="Episode-list-grid card-body pan">
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<img srcset="https://audioboom.com/i/43752541/75x75/c 75w, https://audioboom.com/i/43752541/150x150/c 150w, https://audioboom.com/i/43752541/300x300/c 300w, https://audioboom.com/i/43752541/600x600/c 600w, https://audioboom.com/i/43752541/1400x1400/c 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 64px, 96px" style="background-color: #a6a6a6; max-width: 96px; width: 15cqw;" class="js-img-bg ratio-square rounded-1" loading="lazy" src="https://audioboom.com/i/43752541/1400x1400/c" />
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S8 Ep1149: Bridget Toomey. The Houthis have declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, targeting ports and vessels in the Red Sea to demand compensation for the civil war. While their missile capabilities rely on Iran, the Houthis have refined domestic drone product
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Bridget Toomey. The Houthis have declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, targeting ports and vessels in the Red Sea to demand compensation for the civil war. While their missile capabilities rely on Iran, the Houthis have refined domestic drone production using Chinese components. Shippers are already rerouting around Africa, as even the threat of sporadic attacks makes transiting the Bab al...
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1784596590" data-format="short_date">Jul 21</span></span>
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<a class="text-decoration-none" href="/posts/8930517-alejandro-pena-esclusa-and-ernesto-araujo-in-venezuela-pot-banging-protests-reflect-deep-publ"><div class="Episode-list-grid card-body pan">
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<img srcset="https://audioboom.com/i/43752537/75x75/c 75w, https://audioboom.com/i/43752537/150x150/c 150w, https://audioboom.com/i/43752537/300x300/c 300w, https://audioboom.com/i/43752537/600x600/c 600w, https://audioboom.com/i/43752537/1400x1400/c 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 64px, 96px" style="background-color: #8d8da6; max-width: 96px; width: 15cqw;" class="js-img-bg ratio-square rounded-1" loading="lazy" src="https://audioboom.com/i/43752537/1400x1400/c" />
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S8 Ep1149: Alejandro Peña Esclusa and Ernesto Araújo. In Venezuela, &quot;pot-banging&quot; protests reflect deep public anger toward an illegitimate interim government that failed to manage earthquake recovery. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has imposed tariffs on Brazi
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Alejandro Peña Esclusa and Ernesto Araújo. In Venezuela, &quot;pot-banging&quot; protests reflect deep public anger toward an illegitimate interim government that failed to manage earthquake recovery. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has imposed tariffs on Brazil following Lula&#39;s refusal to fight organized crime and his alignment with the BRICS currency initiative. Ernesto Araújo argues these tariffs ...
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1784596341" data-format="short_date">Jul 21</span></span>
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<a class="text-decoration-none" href="/posts/8930515-alejandro-pena-esclusa-and-ernesto-araujo-alejandro-pena-esclusa-highlights-cia-documented-elect"><div class="Episode-list-grid card-body pan">
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S8 Ep1149: Alejandro Peña Esclusa and Ernesto Araújo. Alejandro Peña Esclusa highlights CIA-documented election interference in Venezuela spanning 20 years, delegitimizing the current regime. In Brazil, the Supreme Court is restricting visits to the popular but ill 
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Alejandro Peña Esclusa and Ernesto Araújo. Alejandro Peña Esclusa highlights CIA-documented election interference in Venezuela spanning 20 years, delegitimizing the current regime. In Brazil, the Supreme Court is restricting visits to the popular but ill Jair Bolsonaro, a move Ernesto Araújo describes as micromanaging the upcoming election. These actions by Lula da Silva&#39;s allies signal a fear ...
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<a class="text-decoration-none" href="/posts/8930514-malcolm-hoenlein-and-thaddeus-marta-an-experiment-with-pilot-zones-in-southern-lebanon-involve"><div class="Episode-list-grid card-body pan">
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S8 Ep1149: Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus Marta. An experiment with &quot;pilot zones&quot; in southern Lebanon involves Israeli troop withdrawals and replacement by the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) to dismantle Hezbollah infrastructure. In Washington, 103 Democrats signed a re
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Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus Marta. An experiment with &quot;pilot zones&quot; in southern Lebanon involves Israeli troop withdrawals and replacement by the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) to dismantle Hezbollah infrastructure. In Washington, 103 Democrats signed a resolution to deny aid to Israel, a move Hoenlein attributes to political intimidation rather than violations of law. Furthermore, a reported de...
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1784596005" data-format="short_date">Jul 21</span></span>
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<a class="text-decoration-none" href="/posts/8930512-malcolm-hoenlein-and-thaddeus-mccotter-iran-has-expanded-its-attacks-to-seven-countries-includi"><div class="Episode-list-grid card-body pan">
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<img srcset="https://audioboom.com/i/43752519/75x75/c 75w, https://audioboom.com/i/43752519/150x150/c 150w, https://audioboom.com/i/43752519/300x300/c 300w, https://audioboom.com/i/43752519/600x600/c 600w, https://audioboom.com/i/43752519/1400x1400/c 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 64px, 96px" style="background-color: #a6a6a6; max-width: 96px; width: 15cqw;" class="js-img-bg ratio-square rounded-1" loading="lazy" src="https://audioboom.com/i/43752519/1400x1400/c" />
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S8 Ep1149: Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus MCCOTTER. Iran has expanded its attacks to seven countries, including strikes on desalination plants in Kuwait and a ballistic missile fired at Saudi Arabia. Malcolm Hoenlein reports the U.S. is hitting infrastructure near Ba
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Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus MCCOTTER. Iran has expanded its attacks to seven countries, including strikes on desalination plants in Kuwait and a ballistic missile fired at Saudi Arabia. Malcolm Hoenlein reports the U.S. is hitting infrastructure near Bandar Abbas to isolate Iran&#39;s ability to harass shipping. Additionally, the Houthis have escalated threats against the Red Sea and Bab al-Mande...
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1784595846" data-format="short_date">Jul 21</span></span>
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<a class="text-decoration-none" href="/posts/8930511-melik-kaylan-and-gordon-chang-melik-kaylan-suggests-putin-is-increasingly-isolated-facing-poten"><div class="Episode-list-grid card-body pan">
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S8 Ep1149: Melik Kaylan and Gordon Chang. Melik Kaylan suggests Putin is increasingly isolated, facing potential threats from his own Praetorian guards as domestic desperation grows. However, the dismissal of Ukraine&#39;s popular defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, may
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Melik Kaylan and Gordon Chang. Melik Kaylan suggests Putin is increasingly isolated, facing potential threats from his own Praetorian guards as domestic desperation grows. However, the dismissal of Ukraine&#39;s popular defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, may have inadvertently delayed Putin&#39;s demise. Fedorov, credited with turning the tide of war through digital innovation and anti-corruption audi...
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1784595564" data-format="short_date">Jul 21</span></span>
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<a class="text-decoration-none" href="/posts/8930509-alan-tonelson-and-gordon-chang-despite-a-trade-truce-declared-last-october-the-u-s-remains-dep"><div class="Episode-list-grid card-body pan">
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S8 Ep1149: Alan Tonelson and Gordon Chang. Despite a trade truce declared last October, the U.S. remains dependent on China for rare earths and critical minerals. Alan Tonelson notes that while China&#39;s domestic economy is weak, it maintains a &quot;chokehold&quot; on products
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Alan Tonelson and Gordon Chang. Despite a trade truce declared last October, the U.S. remains dependent on China for rare earths and critical minerals. Alan Tonelson notes that while China&#39;s domestic economy is weak, it maintains a &quot;chokehold&quot; on products essential for AI and military technology. The Trump administration&#39;s decision to remove trade sanctions on Hong Kong is viewed as a puzzling ...
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9m
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1784595432" data-format="short_date">Jul 21</span></span>
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S8 Ep1149: Husain Haqqani and Bill Roggio. Experts argue maximalist positions prevent resolution as Iran views survival as victory while the U.S. relies on ineffective bombing. Roggio emphasizes that despite pressure, the regime remains capable of striking ships, fu
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Husain Haqqani and Bill Roggio. Experts argue maximalist positions prevent resolution as Iran views survival as victory while the U.S. relies on ineffective bombing. Roggio emphasizes that despite pressure, the regime remains capable of striking ships, functioning as its version of a nuclear weapon. Both analysts suggest building an effective resistance takes time and secrecy, elements currentl...
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1784595287" data-format="short_date">Jul 21</span></span>
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S8 Ep1149: Husain Haqqani and Bill Roggio. A tanker fire in the Straits of Hormuz and consecutive days of missile exchanges signal a &quot;war restart.&quot; Ambassador Haqqani argues neither side can afford to look weak, leading to a stalemate of aerial bombing without a cle
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Husain Haqqani and Bill Roggio. A tanker fire in the Straits of Hormuz and consecutive days of missile exchanges signal a &quot;war restart.&quot; Ambassador Haqqani argues neither side can afford to look weak, leading to a stalemate of aerial bombing without a clear plan for regime change. Roggio and Haqqani agree air power alone cannot secure ground, and the estimated 600,000 troops required for a grou...
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S8 Ep1148: Guests in Londinium, 92 AD: Gaius and Germanicus. The Corruption of Hollywood and the Sacred Canon. Regarding the Hollywood remake of the Odyssey, Germanicus characterizes the production as a &quot;Hail Mary&quot; by a &quot;cesspool of corruption&quot; known as Hollywood to
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Guests in Londinium, 92 AD: Gaius and Germanicus. The Corruption of Hollywood and the Sacred Canon. Regarding the Hollywood remake of the Odyssey, Germanicus characterizes the production as a &quot;Hail Mary&quot; by a &quot;cesspool of corruption&quot; known as Hollywood to remain relevant while &quot;hemorrhaging talent.&quot; He labels the film an &quot;abomination&quot; and a &quot;short shrift&quot; to a sacred work of literature. Despite...
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1784514929" data-format="short_date">Jul 20</span></span>
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S8 Ep1148: Guests in Londinium, 92 AD: Gaius and Germanicus. The Imperial Decay of the American Order. The discussion shifts to the deterioration of American institutions, which Germanicus claims are now indistinguishable from the 3rd-century Roman imperial system. 
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Guests in Londinium, 92 AD: Gaius and Germanicus. The Imperial Decay of the American Order. The discussion shifts to the deterioration of American institutions, which Germanicus claims are now indistinguishable from the 3rd-century Roman imperial system. He describes a &quot;long unraveling&quot; of the constitutional order where Congress has become &quot;nothing&quot; and the Supreme Court is forced to uphold bas...
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S8 Ep1148: Guests in Londinium, 92 AD: Gaius and Germanicus. The Ritual of Combat and Modern Delusions. Germanicus argues that for the Romans, war and ceremony were inextricably linked, using triumphs and gladiatorial spectacles to forge a shared identity between th
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Guests in Londinium, 92 AD: Gaius and Germanicus. The Ritual of Combat and Modern Delusions. Germanicusargues that for the Romans, war and ceremony were inextricably linked, using triumphs and gladiatorial spectacles to forge a shared identity between the people and the military. These rituals were &quot;incarnations of the spirit of Rome&quot; triumphing over &quot;barbaric&quot; enemies, providing a form of &quot;ecs...
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S8 Ep1147:      Jonathan Healey, The Blazing World: A New History of Revolutionary England, 1603–1689. The final segment covers the reign of James II, whose open Catholicism and attempts to bypass Parliament alienated his natural Tory supporters. This tension birthe
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Jonathan Healey, The Blazing World: A New History of Revolutionary England, 1603–1689. The final segment covers the reign of James II, whose open Catholicism and attempts to bypass Parliament alienated his natural Tory supporters. This tension birthed England&#39;s first political parties: the Whigs and the Tories. When James had a son, raising the prospect of a perpetual Catholic dynasty, seven le...
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S8 Ep1147: Jonathan Healey, The Blazing World: A New History of Revolutionary England, 1603–1689. Stability was sought through the Restoration of Charles II in 1660. While some reforms remained, the new regime took grotesque revenge on the regicides, even digging up
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Jonathan Healey, The Blazing World: A New History of Revolutionary England, 1603–1689. Stability was sought through the Restoration of Charles II in 1660. While some reforms remained, the new regime took grotesque revenge on the regicides, even digging up and hanging Cromwell&#39;s corpse. Charles II&#39;s reign was characterized by a vibrant court culture, the expansion of trade via the East India Com...
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S8 Ep1147: Jonathan Healey, The Blazing World: A New History of Revolutionary England, 1603–1689. In 1649, Charles I was tried and executed in public, a shocking event that horrified European monarchs. The segment explores the establishment of the Protectorate under
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Jonathan Healey, The Blazing World: A New History of Revolutionary England, 1603–1689. In 1649, Charles I was tried and executed in public, a shocking event that horrified European monarchs. The segment explores the establishment of the Protectorate under Oliver Cromwell as Lord Protector. John Lambert drafted the Instrument of Government, England&#39;s first written constitution, which included ch...
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S8 Ep1147: Jonathan Healey, The Blazing World: A New History of Revolutionary England, 1603–1689. This segment details the rise of the New Model Army, a professionalized force led by Sir Thomas Fairfax and the committed Puritan Oliver Cromwell. Following the decisiv
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Jonathan Healey, The Blazing World: A New History of Revolutionary England, 1603–1689. This segment details the rise of the New Model Army, a professionalized force led by Sir Thomas Fairfax and the committed Puritan Oliver Cromwell. Following the decisive Battle of Naseby in 1645, the King&#39;s forces were routed. Internal debates emerged over the future of the nation, notably the Putney Debates,...
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S8 Ep1147: Jonathan Healey, The Blazing World: A New History of Revolutionary England, 1603–1689. During the Personal Rule, Charles expanded the &quot;Ship Money&quot; tax to inland counties, leading to a landmark legal battle over the King&#39;s right to declare emergencies with
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Jonathan Healey, The Blazing World: A New History of Revolutionary England, 1603–1689. During the Personal Rule, Charles expanded the &quot;Ship Money&quot; tax to inland counties, leading to a landmark legal battle over the King&#39;s right to declare emergencies without Parliament. Religious tensions peaked as Archbishop William Laud imposed high-church practices, which many saw as a &quot;popish plot.&quot; After f...
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