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S8 Ep1173: Headline: The Strategic Link Between the Lebanon Ceasefire and Iranian Interests Guest: David Daoud Summary: David Daoud explains that the Lebanon ceasefire persists primarily because of U.S. diplomatic pressure to reach a broader agreement with Iran. Alt
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Headline: The Strategic Link Between the Lebanon Ceasefire and Iranian Interests Guest: David Daoud Summary: David Daoud explains that the Lebanon ceasefire persists primarily because of U.S. diplomatic pressure to reach a broader agreement with Iran. Although Israeli operations have decreased, Hezbollah remains armed and active, receiving weapons through Syria. The bond between Iran and Hezbol...
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S8 Ep1173: David Daoud and Bill Roggio report the IDF recently shot down an unarmed Hezbollah drone gathering intelligence over strategic ridges in southern Lebanon. Daoud highlights that Hezbollah continues to operate freely despite the presence of the Lebanese Arm
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David Daoud and Bill Roggio report the IDF recently shot down an unarmed Hezbollah drone gathering intelligence over strategic ridges in southern Lebanon. Daoud highlights that Hezbollah continues to operate freely despite the presence of the Lebanese Armed Forces in pilot zones. The segment questions why Western leaders trust the Lebanesegovernment, given its failure to demand nationwide disar...
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S8 Ep1173: Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus McCotter turn to Lebanon&#39;s attempt to establish humanitarian pilot zones where the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) replace withdrawing Israeli troops. Critics argue this model mirrors the failed Gaza disengagement, as Hezbollah r
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Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus McCotter turn to Lebanon&#39;s attempt to establish humanitarian pilot zones where the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) replace withdrawing Israeli troops. Critics argue this model mirrors the failed Gazadisengagement, as Hezbollah remains entrenched and unwilling to disarm. Additionally, Hoenlein discusses a recent Ukrainian attack on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea, ...
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S8 Ep1173: Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus McCotter discuss Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu&#39;s travel to Washington to meet with President Trump and attend the funeral of the late Senator Graham. The agenda focuses heavily on Iran&#39;s continued aggression, including re
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Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus McCotter discuss Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu&#39;s travel to Washington to meet with President Trump and attend the funeral of the late Senator Graham. The agenda focuses heavily on Iran&#39;s continued aggression, including reports of the &quot;Pickaxe Mountain&quot; facility containing thousands of centrifuges deep underground. Hoenlein notes that despite the diplomatic paus...
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S8 Ep1173: Bridget Toomey and Bill Roggio report Houthi rebels have initiated a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabian ports, causing ship traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb strait to fall to its lowest level in months. While the Houthis cite local grievances, their
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Bridget Toomey and Bill Roggio report Houthi rebels have initiated a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabian ports, causing ship traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb strait to fall to its lowest level in months. While the Houthis cite local grievances, their actions align with Iran&#39;s broader strategy to pressure global energy markets. Despite the threat, Saudi Arabia has retaliated by bombing Hout...
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S8 Ep1173: Caleb Weiss and Bill Roggio assess Somali officials&#39; claim of the death of Maalim Ibrahim, a co-founder of al-Shabaab and a key military planner who held many executive hats. However, Weiss cautions that such claims often lack third-party verification and
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Caleb Weiss and Bill Roggio assess Somali officials&#39; claim of the death of Maalim Ibrahim, a co-founder of al-Shabaab and a key military planner who held many executive hats. However, Weiss cautions that such claims often lack third-party verification and may be false. The US is currently threatening to cut funding for the UN mission in Somaliadue to a perceived lack of progress against the gro...
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S8 Ep1173: Husain Haqqani and Bill Roggio examine the potential for unconventional warfare escalation across Eurasia and the specific risks within the Caspian theater. Haqqani warns that Iran&#39;s ability to hold the global economy hostage through the Red Sea and Hormu
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Husain Haqqani and Bill Roggio examine the potential for unconventional warfare escalation across Eurasia and the specific risks within the Caspian theater. Haqqani warns that Iran&#39;s ability to hold the global economy hostage through the Red Sea and Hormuz Strait creates a complex dilemma for the US. Bill Roggio concurs that limited aerial bombardment is insufficient for regime change and notes...
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S8 Ep1173: John Batchelor discusses the current tensions between Iran and the United States with Ambassador Husain Haqqani and Bill Roggio following a sudden halt in American bombing. Haqqani explains that both nations are seeking a diplomatic &quot;off-ramp,&quot; though the
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John Batchelor discusses the current tensions between Iran and the United States with Ambassador Husain Haqqaniand Bill Roggio following a sudden halt in American bombing. Haqqani explains that both nations are seeking a diplomatic &quot;off-ramp,&quot; though they face severe internal political constraints that prevent either a ground invasion or a total surrender. Bill Roggio adds that while secret tal...
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S8 Ep1172: Gaius and Germanicus: Gaius recounts the tragic tale of the elephants in 55 BCE, who were lured from North Africa with promises of safety only to be slaughtered in Pompey&#39;s arena. The elephants&#39; pathetic pleas moved the Roman audience to tears, and Gaius 
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Gaius and Germanicus: Gaius recounts the tragic tale of the elephants in 55 BCE, who were lured from North Africawith promises of safety only to be slaughtered in Pompey&#39;s arena. The elephants&#39; pathetic pleas moved the Romanaudience to tears, and Gaius notes that Pompey was later &quot;cursed,&quot; meeting his end by decapitation in Egypt. Germanicus explains that while gladiatorial combat was a sacred ...
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S8 Ep1172: Gaius and Germanicus: The discussion focuses on the &quot;shrinking presidency&quot; of Mr. Trump in 2026, drawing parallels to the diminished 19th-century stature of Benjamin Harrison. The hosts argue that geriatric leadership and the &quot;unbelievable&quot; stress of fail
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Gaius and Germanicus: The discussion focuses on the &quot;shrinking presidency&quot; of Mr. Trump in 2026, drawing parallels to the diminished 19th-century stature of Benjamin Harrison. The hosts argue that geriatric leadership and the &quot;unbelievable&quot; stress of failing wars make 8-year terms unsustainable, suggesting a shift to single six-year terms. Germanicus proposes a radical &quot;rosy scenario&quot;: the US s...
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S8 Ep1171: In The Londinium Chronicles, Gaius (John Batchelor) and Germanicus (Michael Vlahos) explore the intersections of Roman history and modern geopolitics. Gaius and Germanicus: The hosts analyze the current &quot;floundering&quot; of the White House and the Kremlin. Ge
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In The Londinium Chronicles, Gaius (John Batchelor) and Germanicus (Michael Vlahos) explore the intersections of Roman history and modern geopolitics.

Gaius and Germanicus: The hosts analyze the current &quot;floundering&quot; of the White House and the Kremlin. Germanicus argues the US lacks a &quot;theory of victory&quot; in Iran, mired in a conflict it refuses to settle due to the inability to accept defeat. S...
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S8 Ep1170:   Neil Lanctot concludes with the revelation of the Zimmermann Telegram—a German proposal for an alliance with Mexico against the U.S.—which finally pushed the nation toward war. On April 2, 1917, Wilson asked Congress for a declaration of war &quot;to make th
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Neil Lanctot concludes with the revelation of the Zimmermann Telegram—a German proposal for an alliance with Mexico against the U.S.—which finally pushed the nation toward war. On April 2, 1917, Wilson asked Congress for a declaration of war &quot;to make the world safe for democracy,&quot; though the vote was not unanimous. Progressive Senator Robert La Follette and the first Congresswoman, Jeannette Ra...
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S8 Ep1170: Neil Lanctot follows Wilson&#39;s narrow re-election in late 1916, fueled by the slogan of maintaining peace. Seeking to end the conflict before the U.S. was forced in, he issued a peace note to all warring parties and delivered his famous &quot;Peace Without Vict
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Neil Lanctot follows Wilson&#39;s narrow re-election in late 1916, fueled by the slogan of maintaining peace. Seeking to end the conflict before the U.S. was forced in, he issued a peace note to all warring parties and delivered his famous &quot;Peace Without Victory&quot; speech in early 1917. While popular in America, the speech was rejected by European Allies who had already sacrificed too much blood and ...
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S8 Ep1170: Neil Lanctot recounts the June 1916 Republican convention, which nominated Supreme Court Justice Charles Evans Hughes as a compromise candidate to block TR and save the party. TR, realizing he lacked sufficient support, made the difficult decision to decl
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Neil Lanctot recounts the June 1916 Republican convention, which nominated Supreme Court Justice Charles Evans Hughes as a compromise candidate to block TR and save the party. TR, realizing he lacked sufficient support, made the difficult decision to decline the Progressive Party&#39;s nomination and support Hughes to prevent a Democratic victory. The campaign was marked by Hughes&#39; lackluster style...
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S8 Ep1170: Neil Lanctot details the March 1916 sinking of the Sussex, which caused more American deaths and pushed Wilson to the brink of war. German Ambassador Johann von Bernstorff worked desperately to maintain peace, recognizing that American entry would doom Ge
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Neil Lanctot details the March 1916 sinking of the Sussex, which caused more American deaths and pushed Wilson to the brink of war. German Ambassador Johann von Bernstorff worked desperately to maintain peace, recognizing that American entry would doom Germany, while Wilson largely ignored his own ambassadors in London and Berlin, whom he considered useless or biased. Interestingly, the Wilson ...
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S8 Ep1169: Neil Lanctot covers the winter of 1915–1916, when TR championed the &quot;preparedness&quot; movement, arguing that the U.S. was dangerously vulnerable with only 100,000 men in its army. Wilson, feeling the political pressure, launched a speaking tour through the M
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Neil Lanctot covers the winter of 1915–1916, when TR championed the &quot;preparedness&quot; movement, arguing that the U.S.was dangerously vulnerable with only 100,000 men in its army. Wilson, feeling the political pressure, launched a speaking tour through the Midwest to sell a defense buildup, using the analogy that he could not keep &quot;sparks&quot; from a world on fire from hitting the American roof. While ...
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S8 Ep1169: Neil Lanctot examines the May 7, 1915, sinking of the Lusitania by a German submarine, which killed over 100 Americans and sparked a massive crisis for American progressivism. Wilson&#39;s advisor, Colonel House, urged severing ties with Germany—a move that t
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Neil Lanctot examines the May 7, 1915, sinking of the Lusitania by a German submarine, which killed over 100 Americans and sparked a massive crisis for American progressivism. Wilson&#39;s advisor, Colonel House, urged severing ties with Germany—a move that typically signaled war—but Wilson resisted, famously declaring that a nation could be &quot;too proud to fight.&quot; This restraint infuriated TR, who w...
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S8 Ep1169: Neil Lanctot turns to early 1915, when the Great War had stabilized into a brutal stalemate in Europe while America remained neutral under Wilson. Jane Addams, horrified by the massacre, organized the Women&#39;s Peace Party to act as a pressure group for pea
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Neil Lanctot turns to early 1915, when the Great War had stabilized into a brutal stalemate in Europe while Americaremained neutral under Wilson. Jane Addams, horrified by the massacre, organized the Women&#39;s Peace Party to act as a pressure group for peace. Her subsequent trip to Europe to meet with heads of state in Berlin, Paris, and London was a remarkable act of &quot;amateur diplomacy,&quot; though ...
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S8 Ep1169: Neil Lanctot, author of The Approaching Storm: Roosevelt, Wilson, Addams, and Their Clash Over America&#39;s Future, introduces the three primary figures of the narrative in 1912: Jane Addams, Theodore Roosevelt (TR), and Woodrow Wilson. All three identified 
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Neil Lanctot, author of The Approaching Storm: Roosevelt, Wilson, Addams, and Their Clash Over America&#39;s Future, introduces the three primary figures of the narrative in 1912: Jane Addams, Theodore Roosevelt (TR), and Woodrow Wilson. All three identified as progressives, though their interpretations of the movement differed significantly. Addams, a world-renowned social reformer and founder of ...
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S8 Ep1168: Barry Strauss follows Octavian&#39;s advance on Egypt after Actium, securing the loyalty of Eastern kings. Cleopatra attempts to build a new fleet in the Red Sea to escape to India, but her plans are thwarted. In Alexandria, a complex negotiation unfolds as A
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Barry Strauss follows Octavian&#39;s advance on Egypt after Actium, securing the loyalty of Eastern kings. Cleopatraattempts to build a new fleet in the Red Sea to escape to India, but her plans are thwarted. In Alexandria, a complex negotiation unfolds as Antony and Cleopatra separately communicate with Octavian, often lying to each other. Antony, increasingly desperate, challenges Octavian to sin...
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S8 Ep1168: Barry Strauss narrates the naval Battle of Actium, which begins on September 2, 31 BC. Antony and Cleopatra command approximately 230 ships against Octavian and Agrippa&#39;s fleet of nearly 400. Facing starvation due to Agrippa&#39;s blockade, Antony and Cleopat
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Barry Strauss narrates the naval Battle of Actium, which begins on September 2, 31 BC. Antony and Cleopatracommand approximately 230 ships against Octavian and Agrippa&#39;s fleet of nearly 400. Facing starvation due to Agrippa&#39;s blockade, Antony and Cleopatra decide on a breakout battle to escape by sea with their treasury. During the battle, Cleopatra&#39;s flagship, flying a purple sail, breaks thro...
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S8 Ep1168: Barry Strauss shifts the conflict to the western coast of Greece, where Antony and Cleopatra&#39;s massive fleet waits at Actium. Strauss emphasizes that while tactics are for amateurs, logistics are for professionals. Marcus Agrippa executes a brilliant logi
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Barry Strauss shifts the conflict to the western coast of Greece, where Antony and Cleopatra&#39;s massive fleet waits at Actium. Strauss emphasizes that while tactics are for amateurs, logistics are for professionals. Marcus Agrippa executes a brilliant logistical strike by capturing Methone, a vital supply base on the southwestern coast of Greece. This amphibious landing, conducted under the cove...
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S8 Ep1168: Barry Strauss examines Mark Antony&#39;s critical &quot;unforced error&quot; of 33 BC: divorcing Octavia, Octavian&#39;s sister. This move provides Octavian with a massive propaganda victory, allowing him to frame Antony as having betrayed Rome for an Egyptian queen. Strau
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Barry Strauss examines Mark Antony&#39;s critical &quot;unforced error&quot; of 33 BC: divorcing Octavia, Octavian&#39;s sister. This move provides Octavian with a massive propaganda victory, allowing him to frame Antony as having betrayed Rome for an Egyptian queen. Strauss explains the divorce was a &quot;credible commitment&quot; by Antony to show his Eastern supporters he was fully committed to the coming conflict. De...
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S8 Ep1168: Barry Strauss traces the fracturing of the Second Triumvirate as Octavian utilizes his sister, Octavia, who marries Antony to seal a peace treaty in 40 BC. While depicted as a devoted housewife, Strauss suggests she remained loyal to Octavian, potentially
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Barry Strauss traces the fracturing of the Second Triumvirate as Octavian utilizes his sister, Octavia, who marries Antony to seal a peace treaty in 40 BC. While depicted as a devoted housewife, Strauss suggests she remained loyal to Octavian, potentially providing intelligence. In Rome, Octavian builds power by marrying into the high nobility and cultivating talent, specifically his &quot;secret we...
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1785115142" data-format="short_date">Jul 27</span></span>
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S8 Ep1168: Barry Strauss introduces Cleopatra, the Queen of Egypt and member of the Ptolemaic dynasty founded by one of Alexander the Great&#39;s generals. Strauss describes Alexandria as the Mediterranean&#39;s greatest metropolis and a wealthy cultural hub. Cleopatra is d
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Barry Strauss introduces Cleopatra, the Queen of Egypt and member of the Ptolemaic dynasty founded by one of Alexander the Great&#39;s generals. Strauss describes Alexandria as the Mediterranean&#39;s greatest metropolis and a wealthy cultural hub. Cleopatra is depicted as a &quot;tough player&quot; who survived deadly family intrigues to rule Egypt. When she meets Antony in 41 BC at Tarsus, she dazzles him with...
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1785114752" data-format="short_date">Jul 27</span></span>
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S8 Ep1168: John Batchelor introduces Barry Strauss, author of The War That Made the Roman Empire: Antony, Cleopatra, and Octavian at Actium, to discuss the transition from the death of Julius Caesar to the rise of Augustus. Strauss identifies Plutarch and Cassius Di
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John Batchelor introduces Barry Strauss, author of The War That Made the Roman Empire: Antony, Cleopatra, and Octavian at Actium, to discuss the transition from the death of Julius Caesar to the rise of Augustus. Strauss identifies Plutarch and Cassius Dio as the primary historical sources, noting they had access to earlier, now-lost records. The discussion focuses on three main figures: Mark A...
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S8 Ep1167: Alan Philps profiles Alice Moats, a wealthy American socialite who reinvented herself as a war correspondent during the siege of Moscow. Known for her book No Nice Girl Swears, &quot;Mozy&quot; was often viewed as light entertainment, yet she was a persistent and e
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Alan Philps profiles Alice Moats, a wealthy American socialite who reinvented herself as a war correspondent during the siege of Moscow. Known for her book No Nice Girl Swears, &quot;Mozy&quot; was often viewed as light entertainment, yet she was a persistent and effective reporter. She famously defied the British ambassador&#39;s attempts to evacuate her, hiding in embassy annexes to remain in the city. Phi...
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1785039987" data-format="short_date">Jul 26</span></span>
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S8 Ep1167: Alan Philps recounts how Charlotte Haldane, a prominent British Communist and wife of scientist JBS Haldane, traveled to Moscow in 1941 as a correspondent for the Daily Sketch. She arrived with high hopes for the &quot;Soviet paradise,&quot; even clashing with Poli
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Alan Philps recounts how Charlotte Haldane, a prominent British Communist and wife of scientist JBS Haldane, traveled to Moscow in 1941 as a correspondent for the Daily Sketch. She arrived with high hopes for the &quot;Soviet paradise,&quot; even clashing with Polish exiles on her journey who feared Stalin&#39;s betrayal. However, her arrival at the Metropol Hotel revealed a &quot;down at heel&quot; reality of faded g...
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1785039883" data-format="short_date">Jul 26</span></span>
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S8 Ep1167: Alan Philps tells the story of Tanya, a 28-year-old woman who used her English skills to escape a life of poverty and suspicion in Moscow. Denied education due to her &quot;bourgeois&quot; background, she became a translator at the Metropol for correspondent Ronnie
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Alan Philps tells the story of Tanya, a 28-year-old woman who used her English skills to escape a life of poverty and suspicion in Moscow. Denied education due to her &quot;bourgeois&quot; background, she became a translator at the Metropol for correspondent Ronnie Matthews. Matthews, a heavy-drinking but devoted reporter, eventually begged her to marry him. The Soviets attempted to prevent her departure...
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S8 Ep1167: Alan Philps tells of Nadia, a translator at the Metropol Hotel who became a &quot;secret dissident&quot; after losing faith in Stalinism during the purges. She trusted Australian journalist Godfrey Blunden, believing him to be more reliable than &quot;snobbish&quot; British 
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Alan Philps tells of Nadia, a translator at the Metropol Hotel who became a &quot;secret dissident&quot; after losing faith in Stalinism during the purges. She trusted Australian journalist Godfrey Blunden, believing him to be more reliable than &quot;snobbish&quot; British or career-driven American reporters. She shared her true, dangerous views with him and even took him to visit private Soviet homes, which was ...
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S8 Ep1167: Alan Philps examines Ralph Parker, a mysterious correspondent for The Times and The New York Times, and his secretary-turned-wife, Valentina. A central event involves a chaotic press conference regarding the Katyn Forest massacre, where reporter Harold Ki
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Alan Philps examines Ralph Parker, a mysterious correspondent for The Times and The New York Times, and his secretary-turned-wife, Valentina. A central event involves a chaotic press conference regarding the Katyn Forestmassacre, where reporter Harold King tried to physically block Valentina, suspecting she was an NKVD colonel. In the ensuing scuffle, Valentina was thrown through a glass door b...
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1785039362" data-format="short_date">Jul 26</span></span>
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S8 Ep1167: Alan Philps profiles A.T. Cholerton, the &quot;grand old man&quot; of Moscow correspondents, who lived in a shambolic apartment and possessed an encyclopedic knowledge of the Soviet experiment. Having witnessed the show trials and purges, he was eventually barred f
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Alan Philps profiles A.T. Cholerton, the &quot;grand old man&quot; of Moscow correspondents, who lived in a shambolic apartment and possessed an encyclopedic knowledge of the Soviet experiment. Having witnessed the show trials and purges, he was eventually barred from returning to the USSR after a trip to Britain because he &quot;knew too much&quot; and briefed inexperienced reporters on the grim reality behind th...
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1785038868" data-format="short_date">Jul 26</span></span>
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<img srcset="https://audioboom.com/i/43760329/75x75/c 75w, https://audioboom.com/i/43760329/150x150/c 150w, https://audioboom.com/i/43760329/300x300/c 300w, https://audioboom.com/i/43760329/600x600/c 600w, https://audioboom.com/i/43760329/1400x1400/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/43760329/1400x1400/c" />
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S8 Ep1166: Jeremy Zakis shares that his dog, Dallas, has expanded his &quot;avian menagerie&quot; by befriending two ducks that unexpectedly settled in his garden. These ducks traveled miles from their typical lake habitat during winter, a period when they are normally inacti
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Jeremy Zakis shares that his dog, Dallas, has expanded his &quot;avian menagerie&quot; by befriending two ducks that unexpectedly settled in his garden. These ducks traveled miles from their typical lake habitat during winter, a period when they are normally inactive. Dallas interacts with these friends peacefully, demonstrating his unique status as a magpie whisperer. Concurrently, John Batchelor prepar...
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1785032754" data-format="short_date">Jul 26</span></span>
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S8 Ep1166: Jeremy Zakis reports Joe Root is the expected successor to Ben Stokes as English cricket captain. As a prolific batter and the team&#39;s &quot;only adult,&quot; Root is viewed as a strategic savior who can restore maturity to a side plagued by off-field controversies.
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Jeremy Zakis reports Joe Root is the expected successor to Ben Stokes as English cricket captain. As a prolific batter and the team&#39;s &quot;only adult,&quot; Root is viewed as a strategic savior who can restore maturity to a side plagued by off-field controversies. Meanwhile, Canadian cricket faces upheaval following allegations of match-fixing linked to organized crime. Funding remains frozen while inve...
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1785032698" data-format="short_date">Jul 26</span></span>
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<img srcset="https://audioboom.com/i/43760321/75x75/c 75w, https://audioboom.com/i/43760321/150x150/c 150w, https://audioboom.com/i/43760321/300x300/c 300w, https://audioboom.com/i/43760321/600x600/c 600w, https://audioboom.com/i/43760321/1400x1400/c 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 64px, 96px" style="background-color: #dadada; max-width: 96px; width: 15cqw;" class="js-img-bg ratio-square rounded-1" loading="lazy" src="https://audioboom.com/i/43760321/1400x1400/c" />
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S8 Ep1166: Jeremy Zakis reports meteorologists predict a record-breaking Super El Niño, which is expected to cause extreme heat and unpredictable drought patterns globally. Currently, Sydney&#39;s winter is unusually cold and dry, causing physical discomfort for residen
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Jeremy Zakis reports meteorologists predict a record-breaking Super El Niño, which is expected to cause extreme heat and unpredictable drought patterns globally. Currently, Sydney&#39;s winter is unusually cold and dry, causing physical discomfort for residents. This lack of rainfall threatens the Warragamba Dam supply and points toward a dangerous, early fire season starting in September. This irr...
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1785032645" data-format="short_date">Jul 26</span></span>
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S8 Ep1166: Jeremy Zakis notes carpet pythons are emerging during winter when they should be hibernating, signaling significant environmental shifts. Wombats, stout marsupials unique to Australia, are described as &quot;gladiators&quot; of the animal kingdom due to their extre
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Jeremy Zakis notes carpet pythons are emerging during winter when they should be hibernating, signaling significant environmental shifts. Wombats, stout marsupials unique to Australia, are described as &quot;gladiators&quot; of the animal kingdom due to their extreme muscular strength. Though shy burrowers with sharp claws, they are remarkably docile and can even be domesticated. Lacking natural predator...
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1785032607" data-format="short_date">Jul 26</span></span>
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<img srcset="https://audioboom.com/i/43760293/75x75/c 75w, https://audioboom.com/i/43760293/150x150/c 150w, https://audioboom.com/i/43760293/300x300/c 300w, https://audioboom.com/i/43760293/600x600/c 600w, https://audioboom.com/i/43760293/1400x1400/c 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 64px, 96px" style="background-color: #dadada; max-width: 96px; width: 15cqw;" class="js-img-bg ratio-square rounded-1" loading="lazy" src="https://audioboom.com/i/43760293/1400x1400/c" />
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S8 Ep1165: Nick Lloyd concludes with the arrival of General John J. Pershing and the American Expeditionary Force in 1917, which fundamentally shifted the war&#39;s atmosphere despite the initial lack of a prepared army. Pershing famously resisted &quot;amalgamation,&quot; refusi
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  Nick Lloyd concludes with the arrival of General John J. Pershing and the American Expeditionary Force in 1917, which fundamentally shifted the war&#39;s atmosphere despite the initial lack of a prepared army. Pershing famously resisted &quot;amalgamation,&quot; refusing to allow American soldiers to serve directly under French or British officers, insisting instead on a semi-independent American command. ...
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1785027136" data-format="short_date">Jul 26</span></span>
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S8 Ep1165: Nick Lloyd describes British leadership during the Great War as defined by constant arguments, doubt, and backstabbing among its political and military elite. Prime Minister H.H. Asquith and War Minister Lord Kitchener struggled to manage the war&#39;s unexpe
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Nick Lloyd describes British leadership during the Great War as defined by constant arguments, doubt, and backstabbing among its political and military elite. Prime Minister H.H. Asquith and War Minister Lord Kitchener struggled to manage the war&#39;s unexpected scale, which saw the British army balloon from a tiny expeditionary force to a massive 60-division organization within eighteen months. T...
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1785027023" data-format="short_date">Jul 26</span></span>
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S8 Ep1165: Nick Lloyd characterizes 1916 as a &quot;meat locker,&quot; dominated by the twin horrors of Verdun and the Somme. Falkenhayn&#39;s strategy at Verdun was a &quot;concentrated experiment in killing,&quot; designed to bleed the French army dry through superior artillery rather th
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Nick Lloyd characterizes 1916 as a &quot;meat locker,&quot; dominated by the twin horrors of Verdun and the Somme. Falkenhayn&#39;s strategy at Verdun was a &quot;concentrated experiment in killing,&quot; designed to bleed the French army dry through superior artillery rather than territorial gain. This prompted the British and French to launch the Somme offensive to relieve the pressure, leading to a significant tact...
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7m
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1785026832" data-format="short_date">Jul 26</span></span>
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S8 Ep1165: Nick Lloyd details the pivotal Battle of the Marne, where the German Schlieffen Plan unraveled due to a total collapse of command and control. As the German First Army under Alexander von Kluck exhausted itself through hundreds of miles of marching, Moltk
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Nick Lloyd details the pivotal Battle of the Marne, where the German Schlieffen Plan unraveled due to a total collapse of command and control. As the German First Army under Alexander von Kluck exhausted itself through hundreds of miles of marching, Moltke&#39;s distant headquarters in Luxembourg failed to maintain coordination, leading to a fateful decision to wheel southeast of Paris rather than ...
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S8 Ep1165: Nick Lloyd surveys the diverse personalities of the French high command, beginning with Joseph Joffre, whose &quot;earthiness&quot; and calm &quot;gravitas&quot; were essential in absorbing the shock of the 1914 German invasion. While Joffre provided stability, the war also 
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Nick Lloyd surveys the diverse personalities of the French high command, beginning with Joseph Joffre, whose &quot;earthiness&quot; and calm &quot;gravitas&quot; were essential in absorbing the shock of the 1914 German invasion. While Joffre provided stability, the war also saw the meteoric rise and subsequent failure of Robert Nivelle, an artillery officer whose overconfidence in a &quot;magic touch&quot; led to the disast...
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S8 Ep1164: Nick Lloyd continues: by late 1915, commanders on both sides realized that the trench deadlock could not be easily shattered through traditional maneuvers. During the Second Battle of Champagne, the French and Germans engaged in a constant evolution of de
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Nick Lloyd continues: by late 1915, commanders on both sides realized that the trench deadlock could not be easily shattered through traditional maneuvers. During the Second Battle of Champagne, the French and Germans engaged in a constant evolution of defensive and offensive technology, with the Germans thickening their lines with pillboxes, machine guns, and barbed wire in response to massive...
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Nick Lloyd continues: by late 1915, commanders on both sides realized that the trench deadlock could not be easily shattered through traditional maneuvers. During the Second Battle of Champagne, the French and Germans engaged in a constant evolution of defensive and offensive technology, with the Germans thickening their lines with pillboxes, machine guns, and barbed wire in response to massive...
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S8 Ep1164: Nick Lloyd, author of The Western Front: A History of the Great War, Volume 1: 1914-1918, examines the immense psychological strain placed on early German leadership, specifically Helmuth von Moltke the Younger, who felt crushed by the military legacy of 
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Nick Lloyd, author of The Western Front: A History of the Great War, Volume 1: 1914-1918, examines the immense psychological strain placed on early German leadership, specifically Helmuth von Moltke the Younger, who felt crushed by the military legacy of his uncle. Tasked with the ambitious Schlieffen Plan, Moltke&#39;s insecurity led him to alter the balance of forces, weakening the critical &quot;swin...
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S8 Ep1163: SCHEDULE FOR THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-24-2026  1940 BERLIN  Jeff Bliss reports from Los Angeles, where Mayor Karen Bass&#39;s &quot;Inside Safe&quot; program faces scrutiny as figures show 41% of participants returned to homelessness. Encampments have expanded signif
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SCHEDULE FOR THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-24-2026

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Jeff Bliss reports from Los Angeles, where Mayor Karen Bass&#39;s &quot;Inside Safe&quot; program faces scrutiny as figures show 41% of participants returned to homelessness. Encampments have expanded significantly, with Skid Row growing from five blocks to over 50. Bliss notes that organized crime cartels reportedly rent dilapidated RVs to the ho...
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The provided transcript features a conversation between John Batchelor, Jeff Bliss, and a guest referred to as Germanicus regarding the sociopolitical and infrastructure challenges facing Los Angeles and the broader geopolitical landscape. The dialogue begins with a focus on homelessness and crime in downtown Los Angeles, highlighting a specific b...
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S8 Ep1162:    Veronique de Rugy argues autonomous vehicles like Waymo could reduce road fatalities by 94%, yet their adoption is stalled by opposition from trial lawyers and unions. Unions fear job losses for taxi, truck, and delivery drivers, though de Rugy argues 
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Veronique de Rugy argues autonomous vehicles like Waymo could reduce road fatalities by 94%, yet their adoption is stalled by opposition from trial lawyers and unions. Unions fear job losses for taxi, truck, and delivery drivers, though de Rugy argues automation historically transitions workers into higher-paying, less tedious roles. She emphasizes that driverless cars would provide life-changi...
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S8 Ep1162: Conrad Black disputes Prime Minister Mark Carney&#39;s characterization of Canada as a &quot;middle power,&quot; arguing the term is obsolete for a G7 nation with a larger economy than Russia. He critiques Carney&#39;s attempt to foster ties with China, noting China&#39;s &quot;tat
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Conrad Black disputes Prime Minister Mark Carney&#39;s characterization of Canada as a &quot;middle power,&quot; arguing the term is obsolete for a G7 nation with a larger economy than Russia. He critiques Carney&#39;s attempt to foster ties with China, noting China&#39;s &quot;tatters&quot; economy and history of disregarding trade agreements. Black maintains that Canada should prioritize its vital relationship with the U.S....
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S8 Ep1162: Captain James Fanell reports China recently conducted its first submarine-launched ballistic missile test in the South Pacific in 40 years. Fanell reports that China has shifted to a &quot;first use&quot; nuclear policy and is completing its triad with the H-20 ste
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Captain James Fanell reports China recently conducted its first submarine-launched ballistic missile test in the South Pacific in 40 years. Fanell reports that China has shifted to a &quot;first use&quot; nuclear policy and is completing its triad with the H-20 stealth bomber. He uses the &quot;boiling frog&quot; analogy to describe China&#39;s incremental aggression, warning that the U.S.must recognize these self-evi...
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S8 Ep1162: Captain James Fanell reports China is escalating physical violence against Philippine Navy personnel at Second Thomas Shoal, including &quot;poking, prodding, and beating&quot; sailors. Fanell explains this &quot;petulant&quot; behavior coincides with the 10th anniversary of
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Captain James Fanell reports China is escalating physical violence against Philippine Navy personnel at Second Thomas Shoal, including &quot;poking, prodding, and beating&quot; sailors. Fanell explains this &quot;petulant&quot; behavior coincides with the 10th anniversary of a Hague ruling that invalidated China&#39;s maritime claims. Simultaneously, China and Russiaconducted joint live-fire drills in Japan&#39;s exclusiv...
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<div class="fs-8 numeric-tabular text-nowrap text-muted phs">
10m
</div>
</div>
</div>
</a></div>

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<div class="card-body df align-items-center placeholder-glow text-black-50">
<div class="w-100">
<h5>
<div class="placeholder col-6"></div>
</h5>
<div class="placeholder placeholder-sm" style="width:15ch"></div>
</div>
<div class="mla">
<span class="placeholder placeholder-sm" style="width:4ch"></span>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div aria-hidden="true" class="card rounded-0 border-0 border-bottom">
<div class="card-body df align-items-center placeholder-glow text-black-50">
<div class="w-100">
<h5>
<div class="placeholder col-6"></div>
</h5>
<div class="placeholder placeholder-sm" style="width:15ch"></div>
</div>
<div class="mla">
<span class="placeholder placeholder-sm" style="width:4ch"></span>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div aria-hidden="true" class="card rounded-0 border-0 border-bottom">
<div class="card-body df align-items-center placeholder-glow text-black-50">
<div class="w-100">
<h5>
<div class="placeholder col-6"></div>
</h5>
<div class="placeholder placeholder-sm" style="width:15ch"></div>
</div>
<div class="mla">
<span class="placeholder placeholder-sm" style="width:4ch"></span>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div aria-hidden="true" class="card rounded-0 border-0 border-bottom">
<div class="card-body df align-items-center placeholder-glow text-black-50">
<div class="w-100">
<h5>
<div class="placeholder col-6"></div>
</h5>
<div class="placeholder placeholder-sm" style="width:15ch"></div>
</div>
<div class="mla">
<span class="placeholder placeholder-sm" style="width:4ch"></span>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div aria-hidden="true" class="card rounded-0 border-0 border-bottom">
<div class="card-body df align-items-center placeholder-glow text-black-50">
<div class="w-100">
<h5>
<div class="placeholder col-6"></div>
</h5>
<div class="placeholder placeholder-sm" style="width:15ch"></div>
</div>
<div class="mla">
<span class="placeholder placeholder-sm" style="width:4ch"></span>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="visually-hidden">
<a href="/channel/johnbatchelor?page=7">next page</a>
</div>
</turbo-frame></template></turbo-stream>
