S8 Ep809: 1. Headline: Peru's Electoral Uncertainty and the Simmering Falklands Dispute Guest: Professor Evan Ellis Summary: Professor Ellis discusses Peru's presidential election, where leftist Roberto Sanchez has unexpectedly surged into a runoff against Keiko Fu
1. Headline: Peru's Electoral Uncertainty and the Simmering Falklands Dispute Guest: Professor Evan EllisSummary: Professor Ellis discusses Peru's presidential election, where leftist Roberto Sanchez has unexpectedly surged into a runoff against Keiko Fujimori. The conversation also covers a leaked Pentagon memo that has reignited the Falklands/Malvinas dispute, suggesting a potential shift in ...
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S8 Ep808: Preview for Later: Guest: Josh Rogin Summary: Josh Rogin examines suspicious, highly profitable Polymarket bets placed minutes before Trump administration announcements. Using Occam's razor, he argues the pattern of timely, large-scale winners suggests a
Preview for Later: Guest: Josh Rogin Summary: Josh Rogin examines suspicious, highly profitable Polymarket bets placed minutes before Trump administration announcements. Using Occam's razor, he argues the pattern of timely, large-scale winners suggests a "heist" fueled by internal insider information. 1967 LBJ IN THE OVAL OFFICE
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S8 Ep808: Preview for Later: Guest: Mary Anastasia O'Grady Summary: Mary Anastasia O'Grady analyzes new USMCA tariffs labeled as national security measures. She explains how 25% tariffs on appliances and assembly parts from Mexico and Canada disrupt integrated supp
Preview for Later: Guest: Mary Anastasia O'Grady Summary: Mary Anastasia O'Grady analyzes new USMCAtariffs labeled as national security measures. She explains how 25% tariffs on appliances and assembly parts from Mexicoand Canada disrupt integrated supply chains and cross-border manufacturing. 1938 PM MACKENZIE AND FDR
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S8 Ep808: Preview for Later: Guest: Lance Gatling Summary: Lance Gatling discusses Japan's response to the Hormuz crisis, highlighting its reliance on imported energy and the strategic petroleum reserve. He explores how Japan diversified energy sources after previo
Preview for Later: Guest: Lance Gatling Summary: Lance Gatling discusses Japan's response to the Hormuz crisis, highlighting its reliance on imported energy and the strategic petroleum reserve. He explores how Japan diversified energy sources after previous conflicts and nuclear accidents. 1920 TOKYO
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S8 Ep807: STREAMING MAKING OF THE JBS, FEATURING GORDON CHANG, VICTORIA COATES, MARK SIMON, STEVE YATES, 4-29-26 "SEND YOUR BINOCULARS TO THE NAVY"
STREAMING MAKING OF THE JBS, FEATURING GORDON CHANG, VICTORIA COATES, MARK SIMON, STEVE YATES, 4-29-26 "SEND YOUR BINOCULARS TO THE NAVY" This transcript from The John Bachelor Show explores the shifting dynamics of the special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom, specifically under the leadership of Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The participants argue that Britain’s g...
1hr Apr 30
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S8 Ep806: 16. Blue Origin Launch Failures and European Mars Ambitions Guest: Doug Messier Summary: A Blue Origin engine failure has disrupted the schedule for upcoming lunar missions. Meanwhile, the European Space Agency targets 2028 for its Mars rover la
16. Blue Origin Launch Failures and European Mars Ambitions Guest: Doug Messier Summary: A Blue Originengine failure has disrupted the schedule for upcoming lunar missions. Meanwhile, the European Space Agency targets 2028 for its Mars rover launch, having replaced Russian technology following the invasion of Ukraine. 16 1880
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S8 Ep806: 15. China's Space Militarization and NASA's Search for Exoplanets Guest: Doug Messier Summary: China's development of counter-space weapons threatens US communication and surveillance satellites. Conversely, NASA's new Nancy Grace Roman Telescope aims to
15. China's Space Militarization and NASA's Search for Exoplanets Guest: Doug Messier Summary: China'sdevelopment of counter-space weapons threatens US communication and surveillance satellites. Conversely, NASA's new Nancy Grace Roman Telescope aims to study dark energy and discover thousands of new exoplanets using advanced wide-field imaging. 15 1880
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S8 Ep806: 14. The American Purchase of Marmite and UAE's Exit from OPEC Guest: Simon Constable Summary: American company McCormick's acquisition of Marmite highlights corporate expansion. Simultaneously, the UAE's exit from OPEC disrupts the traditional oil cartel,
14. The American Purchase of Marmite and UAE's Exit from OPEC Guest: Simon Constable Summary:American company McCormick's acquisition of Marmite highlights corporate expansion. Simultaneously, the UAE'sexit from OPEC disrupts the traditional oil cartel, potentially leading to lower global energy prices as more nations pursue independent production. 14 1890
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S8 Ep805: 13. Commodity Price Volatility and Keir Starmer's Leadership Challenges Guest: Simon Constable Summary: Soaring prices for oil, fertilizer, and grains threaten global food security and European economic stability. Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
13. Commodity Price Volatility and Keir Starmer's Leadership Challenges Guest: Simon Constable Summary:Soaring prices for oil, fertilizer, and grains threaten global food security and European economic stability. Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces intense internal pressure and public dissatisfaction following a series of political scandals. 13 1871
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S8 Ep805: 12. Why Post-Liberalism Historically and Politically Fails Guest: Thomas Howes Summary: Howes explains that post-liberal movements often fail because their chosen leaders prioritize power over the movement's ideals. Historically, these intellectual elites
12. Why Post-Liberalism Historically and Politically Fails Guest: Thomas Howes Summary: Howes explains that post-liberal movements often fail because their chosen leaders prioritize power over the movement's ideals. Historically, these intellectual elites are frequently marginalized or "thrown under the bus" by the systems. 12 1870
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S8 Ep805: 11. The Rise and Philosophical Roots of Post-Liberalism Guest: Thomas Howes Summary: This Catholic-led movement critiques modern constitutional democracy and advocates for a strong executive to enforce social conservatism. Proponents seek to empower perso
11. The Rise and Philosophical Roots of Post-Liberalism Guest: Thomas Howes Summary: This Catholic-led movement critiques modern constitutional democracy and advocates for a strong executive to enforce social conservatism. Proponents seek to empower personal sovereigns and loyalist bureaucracies, drawing inspiration from pre-revolutionary European governance models. 11 1866
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S8 Ep805: 10. The Terminal Stage and Impending Collapse of OPEC Guest: Michael Bernstam Summary: Bernstam argues OPEC is dying due to the US shale revolution turning America into an exporter. The UAE's departure signals a broader collapse as nations seek to bypass
10. The Terminal Stage and Impending Collapse of OPEC Guest: Michael Bernstam Summary: Bernstam argues OPEC is dying due to the US shale revolution turning America into an exporter. The UAE's departure signals a broader collapse as nations seek to bypass production quotas for individual profit. 10 1865
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S8 Ep805: 9. The Official Russian Economic Recession and Fiscal Deficits Guest: Michael Bernstam Summary: Russia has officially entered a recession as "military Keynesianism" exhausts its economic potential. Budget deficits soar while military equipment shortages f
9. The Official Russian Economic Recession and Fiscal Deficits Guest: Michael Bernstam Summary: Russia has officially entered a recession as "military Keynesianism" exhausts its economic potential. Budget deficits soar while military equipment shortages force the Victory Parade to proceed without its traditional display of tanks and planes. 9 1865
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S8 Ep805: 8. Interstellar Comet Variations and the Science Board Shakeup Guest: Bob Zimmerman Summary: Data from comet 3i Atlas reveals unique chemical compositions unlike local solar system objects. Additionally, President Trump dismissed the National Science Boar
8. Interstellar Comet Variations and the Science Board Shakeup Guest: Bob Zimmerman Summary: Data from comet 3i Atlas reveals unique chemical compositions unlike local solar system objects. Additionally, President Trumpdismissed the National Science Board after its members publicly opposed his proposed budget cuts for research funding. 8 1865
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S8 Ep805: 7. Golden Dome Defense and Private Space Stations Guest: Bob Zimmerman Summary: The Space Force is developing the "Golden Dome" to protect North America from missiles and drones. Simultaneously, private companies like Vast and Voyager are racin
C7. Golden Dome Defense and Private Space Stations Guest: Bob Zimmerman Summary: The Space Force is developing the "Golden Dome" to protect North America from missiles and drones. Simultaneously, private companies like Vast and Voyager are racing to launch commercial space stations featuring artificial gravity. 7 1897
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S8 Ep805: 6. CCP Propaganda and the Strategic Obsession with Japan Guest: Grant Newsham Summary: Newsham explains how the CCP uses anti-Japanese propaganda as a pretextual distraction from its own internal failures. Despite state-sponsored animosity, Chinese citize
6. CCP Propaganda and the Strategic Obsession with Japan Guest: Grant Newsham Summary: Newsham explains how the CCP uses anti-Japanese propaganda as a pretextual distraction from its own internal failures. Despite state-sponsored animosity, Chinese citizens admire Japanese culture, highlighting a disconnect between the regime and public. 6 1893
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S8 Ep805: 5. Japan's Energy Vulnerability and Military Rearmament Guest: Grant Newsham Summary: Japan faces extreme risks due to its 95% reliance on Middle Eastern oil. Under Prime Minister Takaichi, the nation is moving toward rearmament and seeking energy securit
5. Japan's Energy Vulnerability and Military Rearmament Guest: Grant Newsham Summary: Japan faces extreme risks due to its 95% reliance on Middle Eastern oil. Under Prime Minister Takaichi, the nation is moving toward rearmament and seeking energy security through American and Canadian partnerships instead. 5
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S8 Ep805: 4. The Reality of the Russia-China "No Limits" Partnership Guest: Steve Yates and Gordon Chang Summary: Characterized as theater rather than strategic reality, the Russia-China partnership faces limits as both nations struggle with domestic failures. Yate
4. The Reality of the Russia-China "No Limits" Partnership Guest: Steve Yates and Gordon Chang Summary:Characterized as theater rather than strategic reality, the Russia-China partnership faces limits as both nations struggle with domestic failures. Yates notes China's inability to project power or protect global maritime navigation during crises. 4
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S8 Ep805: 3. China's Economic Vulnerability and Role in the Gulf Guest: Steve Yates and Gordon Chang Summary: Yates examines how the US-led blockade of Iranian ports devastates China's manufacturing-dependent economy. He argues that Beijing's "Wizard of Oz" illusio
3. China's Economic Vulnerability and Role in the Gulf Guest: Steve Yates and Gordon Chang Summary: Yatesexamines how the US-led blockade of Iranian ports devastates China's manufacturing-dependent economy. He argues that Beijing's "Wizard of Oz" illusion of power is fading as Trump uses unconventional tactics to impose consequences. 3
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S8 Ep805: 2. The Health Crisis and Potential Release of Jimmy Lai Guest: Mark Simon and Gordon Chang Summary: Mark Simon details the deteriorating condition of 79-year-old Jimmy Lai in a Hong Kong prison. The discussion explores potential diplomatic intervention by
2. The Health Crisis and Potential Release of Jimmy Lai Guest: Mark Simon and Gordon Chang Summary: Mark Simon details the deteriorating condition of 79-year-old Jimmy Lai in a Hong Kong prison. The discussion explores potential diplomatic intervention by Donald Trump and critiques the British government's failure to effectively challenge Beijing. 2
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S8 Ep805: 1. The Special Relationship Under Scrutiny Guest: Victoria Coates and Gordon Chang Summary: Coates analyzes the historical US-UK bond, criticizing Prime Minister Keir Starmer for compromising strategic assets like Diego Garcia. She highlights Britain's de
1. The Special Relationship Under Scrutiny Guest: Victoria Coates and Gordon Chang Summary: Coates analyzes the historical US-UK bond, criticizing Prime Minister Keir Starmer for compromising strategic assets like Diego Garcia. She highlights Britain's degraded military capabilities and suggests Washington should prioritize "New Europe" partners like Poland. 1 1885
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S8 Ep804: Michael Bernstam discusses the UAE exiting OPEC, suggesting the organization is a 20th-century artifact. He explains how outdated rules favoring only Russia and Saudi Arabia are driving members to leave the group.
Michael Bernstam discusses the UAE exiting OPEC, suggesting the organization is a 20th-century artifact. He explains how outdated rules favoring only Russia and Saudi Arabia are driving members to leave the group. 1909
2m Apr 29
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S8 Ep804: Victoria Coates analyzes King Charles III's visit to the United States for the nation's 250th anniversary. She emphasizes the profound interconnection between the two nations despite their historical conflicts and past wars.
Victoria Coates analyzes King Charles III's visit to the United States for the nation's 250th anniversary. She emphasizes the profound interconnection between the two nations despite their historical conflicts and past wars. 1850
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S8 Ep804: Grant Newsham explores the CCP's obsession with Japan, noting how the party avoids wartime history. He observes that while officials promote disdain, many Chinese citizens actually admire and visit Japan frequently.
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S8 Ep804: Mark Simon reports on Jimmy Lai's persecution and solitary confinement in Hong Kong. He argues Xi Jinping's hardline stance reflects internal insecurity, using Lai as a deterrent while his public awareness grows.
Mark Simon reports on Jimmy Lai's persecution and solitary confinement in Hong Kong. He argues Xi Jinping'shardline stance reflects internal insecurity, using Lai as a deterrent while his public awareness grows. 1903
1m Apr 29
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S8 Ep804: Steve Yates examines China's crumbling economy, describing the CCP's system as a fragile house of cards. He highlights how US pressure is exposing the party's long-term dependence on rule-breaking and opportunism.
Steve Yates examines China's crumbling economy, describing the CCP's system as a fragile house of cards. He highlights how US pressure is exposing the party's long-term dependence on rule-breaking and opportunism.
1m Apr 29
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S8 Ep804: Bob Zimmerman details an interstellar comet with unusually high deuterium levels passing through our solar system. This discovery suggests that solar systems across the galaxy formed under diverse physical and chemical conditions.
Bob Zimmerman details an interstellar comet with unusually high deuterium levels passing through our solar system. This discovery suggests that solar systems across the galaxy formed under diverse physical and chemical conditions. 1958
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S8 Ep803: SCHEDULE OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 4-28-26. 1900 BOSPHORUS
SCHEDULE OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 4-28-26. 1900 BOSPHORUS 1. HEADLINE: Kevin Warsh's Nomination to the Federal Reserve GUEST: Elizabeth Peek SUMMARY: Elizabeth Peek discusses Kevin Warsh's nomination as Federal Reserve Chair, characterizing him as an inflation hawk who intends to revamp the Fed's communication and narrow its mandate. Warsh aims to shrink the $7 trillion balance sheet and di...
7m Apr 29
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S8 Ep802: STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING THADDEUS MCCOTTER, 4-28-2026. (ABRIDGED BY TECH ERRORS.) 1930 BOSPHORUS
STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING THADDEUS MCCOTTER, 4-28-2026. (ABRIDGED BY TECH ERRORS.) 1930 BOSPHORUS The current administration faces a dire economic landscape dominated by surging gasoline prices at $4.11 per gallon and oil hitting $111 a barrel. These pressures are exacerbated by escalating threats to global maritime choke points, specifically the Straits of Hor...
19m Apr 29
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S8 Ep801: 16. HEADLINE: The Blueprint for Al-Qaeda's Transnational Expansion GUEST: Caleb Weiss and Bill Roggio SUMMARY: This offensive serves as a blueprint for al-Qaeda to target other Sahalian states like Burkina Faso and Niger. Alarmingly, Ukrainian-supplied dr
     16. HEADLINE: The Blueprint for Al-Qaeda's Transnational Expansion GUEST: Caleb Weiss and Bill RoggioSUMMARY: This offensive serves as a blueprint for al-Qaeda to target other Sahalian states like Burkina Faso and Niger. Alarmingly, Ukrainian-supplied drones used by Tuareg rebels have inadvertently aided al-Qaeda's efforts. Bill Roggio emphasizes that al-Qaeda and the Islamic State continu...
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S8 Ep801: 15. HEADLINE: Al-Qaeda's Massive Military Offensive in Mali GUEST: Caleb Weiss and Bill Roggio SUMMARY: Caleb Weiss and Bill Roggio report on an unprecedented offensive by JNIM, al-Qaeda's West African branch, which has blockaded Mali's capital and seized
15. HEADLINE: Al-Qaeda's Massive Military Offensive in Mali GUEST: Caleb Weiss and Bill RoggioSUMMARY: Caleb Weiss and Bill Roggio report on an unprecedented offensive by JNIM, al-Qaeda's West Africanbranch, which has blockaded Mali's capital and seized key military bases. The Malian state and Russian forces are in retreat, leaving behind significant equipment. This operation signals a major fa...
14m Apr 29
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S8 Ep801: 14. HEADLINE: Ideological Barriers in Pakistan's Foreign Policy GUEST: Sadanand Dhume SUMMARY: Sadanand Dhume explores Pakistan's deep-rooted hostility toward Israel, which persists despite regional shifts toward normalization. While India views Pakistan'
14. HEADLINE: Ideological Barriers in Pakistan's Foreign Policy GUEST: Sadanand Dhume SUMMARY:Sadanand Dhume explores Pakistan's deep-rooted hostility toward Israel, which persists despite regional shifts toward normalization. While India views Pakistan's mediation role with envy, Pakistan's military leadership, under Field Marshal Munir, maintains power behind a civilian facade to insulate its...
8m Apr 29
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S8 Ep801: 13. HEADLINE: Pakistan's Emerging Role as a Neutral Diplomatic Site GUEST: Sadanand Dhume SUMMARY: Sadanand Dhume discusses Pakistan's surprising role as a mediator between the U.S. and Iran, facilitated by its unique geography and ties to China. Field Ma
13. HEADLINE: Pakistan's Emerging Role as a Neutral Diplomatic Site GUEST: Sadanand Dhume SUMMARY:Sadanand Dhume discusses Pakistan's surprising role as a mediator between the U.S. and Iran, facilitated by its unique geography and ties to China. Field Marshal Asim Munir leads this effort. A successful resolution could weaken the pernicious ideology of Islamism, reverberating positively througho...
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S8 Ep801: 12. HEADLINE: Managing Risks in Global Maritime Chokepoints GUEST: Ziyi (Emily) Wang SUMMARY:Emily Wang analyzes the current threats in the Straits of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, noting that risk perception and insurance markets are as vital as physical sec
12. HEADLINE: Managing Risks in Global Maritime Chokepoints GUEST: Ziyi (Emily) Wang SUMMARY:Emily Wang analyzes the current threats in the Straits of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, noting that risk perception and insurance markets are as vital as physical security. She argues that long-term stability requires quantifying tacit interests and maintaining a strong navy to ensure credible gunboat diplo...
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S8 Ep801: 11. HEADLINE: Historical Precedents for Modern Maritime Chokepoints GUEST: Ziyi (Emily) WangSUMMARY: Emily Wang explains how the 1936 Montreux Convention established Turkey as a durable gatekeeper for the Turkish Straits, offering lessons for modern confl
11. HEADLINE: Historical Precedents for Modern Maritime Chokepoints GUEST: Ziyi (Emily) WangSUMMARY: Emily Wang explains how the 1936 Montreux Convention established Turkey as a durable gatekeeper for the Turkish Straits, offering lessons for modern conflicts. The treaty balanced the shared tacit interests of opposing powers like Britain and Russia. Its success highlights the importance of lega...
11m Apr 29
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S8 Ep801: 10. HEADLINE: Kevin Warsh's Vision for a Smaller Federal Reserve GUEST: Joseph Sternberg SUMMARY: Joseph Sternberg describes Kevin Warsh as a policymaker who believes the Fed should "stick to its knitting" by focusing strictly on price stability. Warsh in
10. HEADLINE: Kevin Warsh's Vision for a Smaller Federal Reserve GUEST: Joseph Sternberg SUMMARY:Joseph Sternberg describes Kevin Warsh as a policymaker who believes the Fed should "stick to its knitting" by focusing strictly on price stability. Warsh intends to shrink the Fed's balance sheet to reduce its political intrusiveness and scale back "forward guidance". This approach aims to defend t...
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S8 Ep801: 9. HEADLINE: Keir Starmer's Leadership Amidst the Mandelson Scandal GUEST: Joseph Sternberg SUMMARY: Joseph Sternberg examines UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's instability following the Mandelson affair, a bureaucratic scandal involving improper diplomati
9. HEADLINE: Keir Starmer's Leadership Amidst the Mandelson Scandal GUEST: Joseph SternbergSUMMARY: Joseph Sternberg examines UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's instability following the Mandelsonaffair, a bureaucratic scandal involving improper diplomatic nominations. Despite being under pressure, Starmer likely remains in office because the Labor Party lacks a plausible replacement. The scandal...
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S8 Ep801: 8. HEADLINE: The Decline of Viktor Orbán and Hungary's Pivot GUEST: Judy Dempsey SUMMARY: Hungary's business elite are moving away from Viktor Orbán as Peter Magyar gains popularity by campaigning against systemic corruption. Magyar focuses on delivering
8. HEADLINE: The Decline of Viktor Orbán and Hungary's Pivot GUEST: Judy Dempsey SUMMARY:Hungary's business elite are moving away from Viktor Orbán as Peter Magyar gains popularity by campaigning against systemic corruption. Magyar focuses on delivering tangible public services like healthcare and infrastructure. Orbán's defeat represents a significant blow to Europe's far-right, including Germ...
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S8 Ep801: 7. HEADLINE: German Economic Stagnation and Strategic Critiques GUEST: Judy Dempsey SUMMARY: Friedrich Merz describes Germany as "humiliated" by Iran due to a lack of clear U.S. strategy. Germany faces its fourth year of stagnant growth and a severe demog
7. HEADLINE: German Economic Stagnation and Strategic Critiques GUEST: Judy Dempsey SUMMARY:Friedrich Merz describes Germany as "humiliated" by Iran due to a lack of clear U.S. strategy. Germany faces its fourth year of stagnant growth and a severe demographic crunch with record-low births. While Merz remains an Atlanticist, he critiques the Trump administration's transactional approach and lac...
11m Apr 29
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S8 Ep801: 6. HEADLINE: Navigating the Rodriguez Transition in Venezuela GUEST: Mary Kissel SUMMARY: Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela's provisional president, is traveling to project stability and attract energy investment. While she aims to present herself as a cooperati
6. HEADLINE: Navigating the Rodriguez Transition in Venezuela GUEST: Mary Kissel SUMMARY: Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela's provisional president, is traveling to project stability and attract energy investment. While she aims to present herself as a cooperative figurehead, her future depends on U.S. demands for democracy. Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado continues to draw massive support and ...
5m Apr 29
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S8 Ep801: 5. HEADLINE: The Global Impact of the Iranian Energy Conflict GUEST: Mary Kissel SUMMARY: Mary Kissel highlights a fertilizer crisis caused by the war in Iran, which threatens global food security, particularly in Africa. She views the UAE's OPEC exit as
5. HEADLINE: The Global Impact of the Iranian Energy Conflict GUEST: Mary Kissel SUMMARY: Mary Kisselhighlights a fertilizer crisis caused by the war in Iran, which threatens global food security, particularly in Africa. She views the UAE's OPEC exit as part of a fundamental regional reshaping. Kissel asserts that the U.S. must maintain the political will to secure waterways and address Iran's ...
13m Apr 29
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S8 Ep801: 4. HEADLINE: International Scandals and Israel-Ukraine Tensions GUEST: Jonathan Schanzer SUMMARY: Reports suggest Qatar influenced ICC prosecutor Karim Khan to target Israeli leaders while helping suppress misconduct allegations against him. Simultaneousl
4. HEADLINE: International Scandals and Israel-Ukraine Tensions GUEST: Jonathan Schanzer SUMMARY:Reports suggest Qatar influenced ICC prosecutor Karim Khan to target Israeli leaders while helping suppress misconduct allegations against him. Simultaneously, Ukraine accuses Israel of purchasing stolen grain from occupied territories. Internally, Israeli politics are shifting as Yair Lapid and Naf...
7m Apr 29
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S8 Ep801: 3. HEADLINE: The UAE's Strategic Exit from the OPEC Cartel GUEST: Jonathan Schanzer SUMMARY: Jonathan Schanzer explains that the UAE is leaving OPEC to increase oil production, signaling a major rift with Saudi Arabia. This move aims to aid global prices
3. HEADLINE: The UAE's Strategic Exit from the OPEC Cartel GUEST: Jonathan Schanzer SUMMARY:Jonathan Schanzer explains that the UAE is leaving OPEC to increase oil production, signaling a major rift with Saudi Arabia. This move aims to aid global prices and support Donald Trump's economic agenda. Meanwhile, Iran attempts to link the Straits of Hormuz crisis with Israeli-Lebanese ceasefire negot...
12m Apr 29
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S8 Ep801: 2. HEADLINE: Keir Starmer's Leadership Amidst the Mandelson Scandal GUEST: Joseph Sternberg SUMMARY: Joseph Sternberg examines UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's instability following the Mandelson affair, a bureaucratic scandal involving improper diplomati
2. HEADLINE: Keir Starmer's Leadership Amidst the Mandelson Scandal GUEST: Joseph SternbergSUMMARY: Joseph Sternberg examines UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's instability following the Mandelsonaffair, a bureaucratic scandal involving improper diplomatic nominations. Despite being under pressure, Starmer likely remains in office because the Labor Party lacks a plausible replacement. The scandal...
5m Apr 29
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S8 Ep801: 1. HEADLINE: Kevin Warsh's Nomination to the Federal Reserve GUEST: Elizabeth Peek SUMMARY: Elizabeth Peek discusses Kevin Warsh's nomination as Federal Reserve Chair, characterizing him as an inflation hawk who intends to revamp the Fed's communication a
1. HEADLINE: Kevin Warsh's Nomination to the Federal Reserve GUEST: Elizabeth Peek SUMMARY: Elizabeth Peek discusses Kevin Warsh's nomination as Federal Reserve Chair, characterizing him as an inflation hawk who intends to revamp the Fed's communication and narrow its mandate. Warsh aims to shrink the $7 trillion balance sheet and divorce the institution from political influence to ensure long-...
13m Apr 29
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S8 Ep797: 1. HEADLINE: Kevin Warsh's Nomination to the Federal Reserve GUEST: Elizabeth Peek SUMMARY: Elizabeth Peek discusses Kevin Warsh's nomination as Federal Reserve Chair, characterizing him as an inflation hawk who intends to revamp the Fed's communication a
   1. HEADLINE: Kevin Warsh's Nomination to the Federal Reserve GUEST: Elizabeth Peek SUMMARY: Elizabeth Peek discusses Kevin Warsh's nomination as Federal Reserve Chair, characterizing him as an inflation hawk who intends to revamp the Fed's communication and narrow its mandate. Warsh aims to shrink the $7 trillion balance sheet and divorce the institution from political influence to ensure lo...
6m Apr 29
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S8 Ep800: Preview for Later: HEADLINE: Pakistan's Diplomatic Balancing Act with Iran GUEST: Sadanand Dhume SUMMARY: Dhume explores Pakistan's role mediating between the US and Iran while managing its own restive Shia minority. Despite past friction, Pakistan mainta
Preview for Later: HEADLINE: Pakistan's Diplomatic Balancing Act with Iran GUEST: Sadanand DhumeSUMMARY: Dhume explores Pakistan's role mediating between the US and Iran while managing its own restive Shiaminority. Despite past friction, Pakistan maintains deep consular ties, handling Iranian affairs in Washington since 1979. 1850 PERSIAN EMPIRE
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S8 Ep800: Preview for Later: HEADLINE: Demanding Consequences for Iranian Misbehavior GUEST: Mary Kissel SUMMARY: Kissel argues against indefinitely extending the Iran ceasefire, citing several broken terms by the regime. She advocates for clear consequences, sugge
Preview for Later: HEADLINE: Demanding Consequences for Iranian Misbehavior GUEST: Mary KisselSUMMARY: Kissel argues against indefinitely extending the Iran ceasefire, citing several broken terms by the regime. She advocates for clear consequences, suggesting the president should not be "strung along" by Iranian tactics. 1701
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S8 Ep800: Preview for Later: HEADLINE: Kevin Warsh's Vision for a Narrower Federal Reserve GUEST: Liz Peek SUMMARY: Peek discusses nominee Kevin Warsh's plan to return the Fed to a narrow mandate focused on monetary stability. Warsh aims to reduce social policy inv
Preview for Later: HEADLINE: Kevin Warsh's Vision for a Narrower Federal Reserve GUEST: Liz PeekSUMMARY: Peek discusses nominee Kevin Warsh's plan to return the Fed to a narrow mandate focused on monetary stability. Warsh aims to reduce social policy involvement and decrease the Fed's day-to-day market influence. 1914 FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD
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S8 Ep800: Preview for Later: HEADLINE: Netanyahu's Churchillian Ambitions and Political Risks GUEST: Jonathan Schanzer SUMMARY: Schanzer examines Benjamin Netanyahu's self-image as a Winston Churchill figure. He questions if Netanyahu will face a similar fate as Ch
Preview for Later: HEADLINE: Netanyahu's Churchillian Ambitions and Political Risks GUEST: Jonathan Schanzer SUMMARY: Schanzer examines Benjamin Netanyahu's self-image as a Winston Churchill figure. He questions if Netanyahu will face a similar fate as Churchill: leading a nation through war only to face electoral defeat. 1927
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