S8 Ep540: Ivana Stradner warns that Moscow uses the Iran conflict to spread propaganda claiming US abandonment of Ukraine, aiming to polarize the West and demoralize allies. (9)
S8 Ep540: Anatoly Zak attributes the Soviet failure to reach the moon to late funding, lack of military interest, and the unreliability of the super-heavy N1 rocket engines. (8)
S8 Ep540: Anatoly Zak reveals the history of the T2K, a secret Soviet lunar lander prototype tested in Earth orbit to compete with the American Apollo program. (7)
S8 Ep540: Peter Berkowitz examines Secretary Rubio's speech on Western traditions, arguing the US fights to secure American freedom and global interests against hostile, non-democratic regional act...
S8 Ep540: Peter Berkowitz traces the current conflict to the October 7 atrocities, emphasizing the Islamic Republic of Iran's long-term funding and coordination of its proxy groups. (5)
S8 Ep540: Steve Yates explores the fragile nature of the War Powers Act and praises Senator John Fetterman for his clear, principled stance regarding the Middle East conflict. (4)
S8 Ep540: Steve Yates discusses how Asian allies find assurance in US missile defense tech while Beijing faces internal military purges and doubts about its own technology. (3)
S8 Ep540: General Blaine Holt explains "missile math," where cheap drones force expensive defensive responses, requiring a strategy of targeting adversary production capabilities and launch sites d...
S8 Ep540: Victoria Coates argues China's interest in international law masks an inability to project power compared to the United States, which remains the regional "strong horse." (1)
S8 Ep539: 4:06 PMPeter Berkowitz of the Hoover Institution argues the administration must articulate that fighting in Iran is essential for securing American freedom and advancing national interest...
S8 Ep539: Max Meizlish of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies proposes an "economic strike force" to provide post-regime Iran with financial stability and credit, rebuilding the nation while ...
S8 Ep539: ob Zimmerman argues that while China pursues a trivial moon landing, the U.S. should prioritize building a robust in-space industry to settle the solar system. (3)
S8 Ep538: Preview for Later Today Victoria Coates discusses China's oil hoarding and how the Iran war could end discounted energy imports, creating significant economic hurdles for Beijing's growi...
S8 Ep538: Gregory Copley explains President Zelenskyy's fear that the prolonged war against Iran will divert vital Western attention and munitions away from Ukraine's defense against Russia. (2)
S8 Ep538: Ivana Stradner warns that Russia and China are actively amplifying existing American polarization through social media to foster domestic disorder and weaken America's global position. (3)
S8 Ep537: SHOW SCHEDULE 3-3-2026
S8 Ep536: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa report that President Lula faces domestic polling challenges and US sanctions while attempting to balance his leftist base's support for Iran w...
S8 Ep536: Alejandro Peña Esclusa and Ernesto Araújo report that Secretary of State Rubio discusses a transition for the cash-strapped Cuban regime, while Venezuela's Rodriguez brothers continue to ...
S8 Ep536: Bill Roggio reports that the US exercises extreme caution with battle-hardened Popular Mobilization Forces in Iraq, fearing retaliation against its small footprint of personnel and the Ba...
S8 Ep536: Bill Roggio reports that escalating border clashes result in the destruction of former US equipment, while Pakistan pressures the Afghan Taliban to restrain extremist groups attacking ins...
S8 Ep536: Jonathan Schanzer reports that Iran's attacks on neutral Gulf nations backfire, pushing previously hesitant allies like Qatar and Oman toward a unified front with Israel and the United St...
S8 Ep536: Jonathan Schanzer reports that IDF ground troops enter Lebanon to "clean house," targeting missile silos and leadership, while secret talks explore normalization between the two nations a...
S8 Ep536: Mary Kissel reports that while Maduro is rendered, his lieutenants maintain control in Caracas, slow-walking transition efforts as Maria Corina Machado plans her return to lead the nation...
S8 Ep536: Mary Kissel reports that Beijing watches US munitions depletion and asset movements, potentially using homeland distractions to prepare for future aggression against Taiwan or Philippine ...
S8 Ep536: Gregory Copley reports that Israeli missiles reportedly hit a meeting of Iran's Council of Experts, while the administration considers supporting Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi for a post-regi...
S8 Ep536: Gregory Copley reports that gold and oil prices fluctuate as Pakistan strikes Taliban targets in Afghanistan and Israel expands ground operations into Lebanon to dismantle Hezbollah's res...
S8 Ep536: Joseph Sternberg reports that a shrinking working-age population forces Germany to focus on productivity and innovation, as Chancellor Friedrich Merz navigates welfare state sustainabilit...
S8 Ep536: Joseph Sternberg reports that Kevin Warsh aims to reduce the Federal Reserve's $2.9 trillion in bank reserves, sparking a debate over the central bank's size relative to the economy. 5.
S8 Ep536: Judy Dempsey reports that recent polls show US voters oppose intervention in Iran, while rumors of internal administration friction suggest a lack of unified strategy for the expanding wa...
S8 Ep536: Judy Dempsey reports that the UAE raises combat readiness after intercepts over Dubai, while Europe faces depleted energy stocks and a lack of strategic clarity from Washington regarding ...
S8 Ep536: Liz Peek reports that Democrats break tradition by opposing the administration during wartime, citing potential anti-Israel sentiment and risks to the upcoming midterms as the conflict wi...
S8 Ep536: Liz Peek reports that Iran attacks Qatar's gas fields, causing European prices to soar by 50% as the continent relies on US liquified natural gas amidst a cold winter. 1.
S8 Ep535: Creview for later today: Gregory Copley examines Iran's leadership vacuum, discussing Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi's readiness to lead and the US search for a tolerable post-Islamic Republic...
S8 Ep535: ween America and Iran. Preview for later today: Mary Kissel discusses the State Department's resource shortages and the complex planning required to secure Venezuela, release political pr...
S8 Ep535: Preview for later today: Liz Peek explores why investors failed to anticipate the Iran conflict, analyzing how rising oil prices and war impact the Federal Reserve's economic mandates.
S8 Ep534: Preview for later today: Judy Dempsey discusses European Union confusion and economic vulnerabilities stemming from the escalating war between the United States, Israel, and Iran.
S8 Ep534: Preview for later today: Bill Roggio explains China's complex stance on Pakistan's military actions in Afghanistan involving terrorist threats, mineral rights, and regional stability conc...
S8 Ep534: Preview for later today: Jonathan Schanzer analyzes how Iranian attacks on Arab states might backfire by forging an unexpected coalition between these nations, Israel, and America.
S8 Ep533: SHOW SCHEDULE 3-2-2026
S8 Ep532: Ahmad Sharawi reports on prisoner exchanges between Damascus and the Druze, suggesting a path toward decentralized stability and minority rights in a war-torn Syria. Guest: Bill Roggio, A...
S8 Ep532: Ahmad Sharawi analyzes Iran's strategy of targeting Gulf civilian infrastructure to pressure the US into de-escalation, despite regional air defenses intercepting many attacks. Guest: Bil...
S8 Ep532: Discussion focuses on how the Middle East conflict might divert US interceptor missiles from Ukraine, impacting the ongoing war of attrition against Russian forces. Guest: Bill Roggio, Jo...
S8 Ep532: John Hardie explains Russia's marginal influence in the Iran crisis, noting Putin's cautious attempt to balance ties with Trump while focusing resources on Ukraine. Guest: Bill Roggio, Jo...
S8 Ep532: Experts explore the risks of regime change in Iran, citing historical failures and the country's ethnic complexities while considering the role of the exiled monarchy. Guest: Bill Roggio,...
S8 Ep532: Edmond Fitton-Brown discusses Iran's retaliatory strikes on Gulf neighbors like Qatar and the UAE, noting the effectiveness of regional air defenses against Iranian drones. Guest: Bill Ro...
S8 Ep532: Jonathan Sayeh details a four-to-five-week military campaign to deplete Iran's missile stockpiles and leadership, paving the way for a potential civilian-led revolutionary uprising. Guest...
S8 Ep532: Jonathan Sayeh highlights the revolutionary mindset of young Iranians celebrating the Ayatollah's death, suggesting they are waiting for clear instructions to reclaim their country. Guest...
S8 Ep532: Rick Fisher warns of Chinese involvement in Iranian air defenses and the possible transfer of hypersonic missiles, which could escalate the conflict into a stalemate. Guest: Gordon Chang,...
S8 Ep532: Captain James Fanell assesses US Navy control over the Straits of Hormuz, addressing Iranian propaganda and the accidental loss of US aircraft over Kuwait. Guest: Gordon Chang, Captain Ja...
S8 Ep532: Malcolm Hoenlein describes the fluid situation in Lebanon as Hezbollah reactivates, while discussing global economic adjustments and the potential for increased OPEC oil production. Guest...
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