S8 Ep423: Eve McDonald discusses the heartbreaking Third Punic War, where Rome demanded Carthage's total disarmament and the surrender of children before ordering the citizens to abandon their ancestral city forever.
Eve McDonald discusses the heartbreaking Third Punic War, where Rome demanded Carthage's total disarmament and the surrender of children before ordering the citizens to abandon their ancestral city forever. 1614 TROY BURNS
2m Feb 06
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S8 Ep423: Gene Marks explains that employers now prioritize AI literacy, seeking staff who can leverage technology to increase productivity and perform the work of multiple people efficiently in the modern workplace.
Gene Marks explains that employers now prioritize AI literacy, seeking staff who can leverage technology to increase productivity and perform the work of multiple people efficiently in the modern workplace. 1952
1m Feb 06
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S8 Ep423: Jim McTague reveals a mysterious worldwide shortage of cod discovered at a Lancaster Costco, noting skyrocketing prices and a puzzling lack of coverage by major newspapers investigating the supply disruption.
Jim McTague reveals a mysterious worldwide shortage of cod discovered at a Lancaster Costco, noting skyrocketing prices and a puzzling lack of coverage by major newspapers investigating the supply disruption. 1942 ARMISTICE DAY, LANCASTER PA
1m Feb 06
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S8 Ep423: Henry Sokolski of the Nonproliferation Policy Education Center warns of unregulated weaponry following the New START treaty's expiration, including Russian intermediate missiles and orbital threats complicating future arms control negotiations.
Henry Sokolski of the Nonproliferation Policy Education Center warns of unregulated weaponry following the New START treaty's expiration, including Russian intermediate missiles and orbital threats complicating future arms control negotiations. JULY 1945
2m Feb 06
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S8 Ep423: Jeff Bliss reports that while Governor Newsom courts national attention for 2028, California suffers from job losses, failing education, and stalled infrastructure projects, frustrating local voters who see neglect.
Jeff Bliss reports that while Governor Newsom courts national attention for 2028, California suffers from job losses, failing education, and stalled infrastructure projects, frustrating local voters who see neglect. 1900 UCLA
2m Feb 06
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S8 Ep420: SHOW SCHEDULE 1-5-26
SHOW SCHEDULE 1-5-26 1 Mary Anastasia O'Grady of the Wall Street Journal discusses the Panama Supreme Court's ruling removing Chinese port contracts, correcting misconceptions about Chinese military control or ownership of the canal. 2. Veronique de Rugy of the Mercatus Center argues that while Trump's deregulation aids growth, erratic tariffs and government industrial subsidies create uncer...
7m Feb 06
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S8 Ep422: Professor John Yoo cites Hamilton to argue the president is constitutionally designed to act decisively against hemispheric threats like Venezuela, while Congress retains control over funding military operations.
Professor John Yoo cites Hamilton to argue the president is constitutionally designed to act decisively against hemispheric threats like Venezuela, while Congress retains control over funding military operations. 1903
6m Feb 06
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S8 Ep422: Professor John Yoo of Berkeley Law compares actions against Venezuela to Jefferson's Barbary pirate war, arguing the executive has broad authority to initiate conflict without prior congressional approval.
Professor John Yoo of Berkeley Law compares actions against Venezuela to Jefferson's Barbary pirate war, arguing the executive has broad authority to initiate conflict without prior congressional approval. 1820 JEFFERSON AND FRANKLIN
13m Feb 06
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S8 Ep422: Anatol Lieven discusses Estonia's call for dialogue with Moscow and the need for Europe to develop realistic defense and negotiation strategies regarding Russia rather than relying solely on American protection.
Anatol Lieven discusses Estonia's call for dialogue with Moscow and the need for Europe to develop realistic defense and negotiation strategies regarding Russia rather than relying solely on American protection. 1917 KREMLIN
7m Feb 06
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S8 Ep422: Anatol Lieven critiques US hypocrisy regarding spheres of influence, comparing the Monroe Doctrine in Latin America to Russia's geopolitical stance toward Ukraine and its near abroad.
Anatol Lieven critiques US hypocrisy regarding spheres of influence, comparing the Monroe Doctrine in Latin America to Russia's geopolitical stance toward Ukraine and its near abroad. 1920 Trotsky
11m Feb 06
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S8 Ep422: Professor Eve MacDonald describes how Hamilcar Barca expands Carthaginian power into Spain to secure silver mines, raising his son Hannibal with military training to eventually fight Rome.
Professor Eve MacDonald describes how Hamilcar Barca expands Carthaginian power into Spain to secure silver mines, raising his son Hannibal with military training to eventually fight Rome. Syracuse
8m Feb 06
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S8 Ep422: Professor Eve MacDonald explains how the First Punic War erupted over Sicily, transforming former allies Rome and Carthage into bitter enemies competing for Mediterranean dominance and trade supremacy.
Professor Eve MacDonald explains how the First Punic War erupted over Sicily, transforming former allies Rome and Carthage into bitter enemies competing for Mediterranean dominance and trade supremacy. Syracuse
11m Feb 06
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S8 Ep422: Professor Eve McDonald covers Carthaginian religion, including the controversial Tophet child sacrifices, and Hanno the Navigator's legendary exploration of the African coast expanding Punic knowledge of the world.
Professor Eve McDonald covers Carthaginian religion, including the controversial Tophet child sacrifices, and Hanno the Navigator's legendary exploration of the African coast expanding Punic knowledge of the world. 1908 Carthage
7m Feb 06
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S8 Ep422: Professor Eve McDonald discusses Dido's legendary founding of Carthage, the city's strategic Mediterranean geography, and its origins as a wealthy Phoenician trade hub connecting ancient civilizations.
Professor Eve McDonald discusses Dido's legendary founding of Carthage, the city's strategic Mediterraneangeography, and its origins as a wealthy Phoenician trade hub connecting ancient civilizations. 1880 carthage excavation
11m Feb 06
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S8 Ep421: Eric Berger details NASA's urgent need for a new Mars telecommunications orbiter, debating between traditional builds or commercial partnerships to meet the critical 2028 launch window for future missions.
Eric Berger details NASA's urgent need for a new Mars telecommunications orbiter, debating between traditional builds or commercial partnerships to meet the critical 2028 launch window for future missions. JANUARY 1931
11m Feb 05
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S8 Ep421: Josh Birenbaum explains that while the Forever Fleet ensures Venezuelan oil compliance, long-term stability requires establishing the rule of law rather than indefinite military blockades off the coast.
Josh Birenbaum explains that while the Forever Fleet ensures Venezuelan oil compliance, long-term stability requires establishing the rule of law rather than indefinite military blockades off the coast. 1857 SAN MATEO CHURCH, CARACAS
9m Feb 05
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S8 Ep421: Veronique de Rugy of the Mercatus Center argues that while Trump's deregulation aids growth, erratic tariffs and government industrial subsidies create uncertainty, functioning effectively as taxes that hinder the economy.
Veronique de Rugy of the Mercatus Center argues that while Trump's deregulation aids growth, erratic tariffs and government industrial subsidies create uncertainty, functioning effectively as taxes that hinder the economy. 1859 FIVE POINTS
9m Feb 05
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S8 Ep421: Mary Anastasia O'Grady of the Wall Street Journal discusses the Panama Supreme Court's ruling removing Chinese port contracts, correcting misconceptions about Chinese military control or ownership of the canal.
Mary Anastasia O'Grady of the Wall Street Journal discusses the Panama Supreme Court's ruling removing Chinese port contracts, correcting misconceptions about Chinese military control or ownership of the canal. 1866 PANAMA
9m Feb 05
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S8 Ep420: Peter Berkowitz analyzes the administration's aggressive Trump Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine, arguing American foreign policy must respect individual freedom despite superpower rhetoric and hemispheric dominance claims.
   Peter Berkowitz analyzes the administration's aggressive Trump Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine, arguing Americanforeign policy must respect individual freedom despite superpower rhetoric and hemispheric dominance claims. 1955
8m Feb 05
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S8 Ep420: Peter Berkowitz of the Hoover Institution critiques Steven Miller's might makes right assertion regarding the Maduro operation, contrasting this worldview with American founding principles of liberty and rights.
Peter Berkowitz of the Hoover Institution critiques Steven Miller's might makes right assertion regarding the Madurooperation, contrasting this worldview with American founding principles of liberty and rights. 1963
12m Feb 05
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S8 Ep420: Andrea Stricker evaluates the stressed Non-Proliferation Treaty ahead of a review conference, noting Middle East proliferation risks and the challenge of deterring near-peer adversaries in an evolving threat environment.
Andrea Stricker evaluates the stressed Non-Proliferation Treaty ahead of a review conference, noting Middle Eastproliferation risks and the challenge of deterring near-peer adversaries in an evolving threat environment. 1940
7m Feb 05
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S8 Ep420: Andrea Stricker analyzes the New START treaty's expiration, the absence of verification for Russian arsenals, and the rising threat of China's expanding nuclear capabilities challenging strategic stability frameworks.
Andrea Stricker analyzes the New START treaty's expiration, the absence of verification for Russian arsenals, and the rising threat of China's expanding nuclear capabilities challenging strategic stability frameworks. 1953
11m Feb 05
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S8 Ep419: Andrea Stricker argues the Non-Proliferation Treaty remains historically effective in limiting nuclear states, despite current stresses and the outlier of North Korea which escaped the regime's constraints.
Andrea Stricker argues the Non-Proliferation Treaty remains historically effective in limiting nuclear states, despite current stresses and the outlier of North Korea which escaped the regime's constraints. 1952
1m Feb 05
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S8 Ep419: Mary Anastasia O'Grady of the Wall Street Journal discusses the Panamanian Supreme Court's decision to invite China out of the country, rendering concerns about Chinese influence there moot.
Mary Anastasia O'Grady of the Wall Street Journal discusses the Panamanian Supreme Court's decision to invite China out of the country, rendering concerns about Chinese influence there moot. PANAMA 1910
1m Feb 05
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S8 Ep419: Anatol Lieven criticizes the shifting narrative regarding the Monroe Doctrine, highlighting the hypocrisy of the US now openly embracing a sphere of influence after decades of denying imperial ambitions.
Anatol Lieven criticizes the shifting narrative regarding the Monroe Doctrine, highlighting the hypocrisy of the US now openly embracing a sphere of influence after decades of denying imperial ambitions. 1954
2m Feb 05
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S8 Ep419: Veronique de Rugy of the Mercatus Center argues tariffs act as taxes on Americans, criticizing the administration's erratic implementation for creating damaging business uncertainty that undermines economic planning.
Veronique de Rugy of the Mercatus Center argues tariffs act as taxes on Americans, criticizing the administration's erratic implementation for creating damaging business uncertainty that undermines economic planning. 1955
2m Feb 05
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S8 Ep419: Josh Birenbaum asserts Venezuela must address corruption and narcotics to stabilize democracy and attract the professional diaspora needed for economic rebuilding after years of socialist mismanagement.
Josh Birenbaum asserts Venezuela must address corruption and narcotics to stabilize democracy and attract the professional diaspora needed for economic rebuilding after years of socialist mismanagement. 1863 VENEZUELA
1m Feb 05
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S8 Ep419: Eric Berger details NASA's choice between expensive legacy contracts and cheaper commercial alternatives like Blue Origin for a necessary Mars communication satellite, weighing cost efficiency against institutional inertia.
Eric Berger details NASA's choice between expensive legacy contracts and cheaper commercial alternatives like Blue Origin for a necessary Mars communication satellite, weighing cost efficiency against institutional inertia. 1917
1m Feb 05
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S8 Ep418: SHOW SCHEDULE 2-4-2026 (BOMBAY 1922)
Guest: Grant Newsham. Newsham discusses the PLA purge of leadership, analyzing the implications of Xi Jinping'sremoval of top military officials and what it signals about internal instability within China's armed forces. Guest: Grant Newsham. Newsham critiques the weaknesses of national security studies that expect Chinese attack only at Taiwan, arguing this narrow focus leaves the U.S. vulnera...
5m Feb 05
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S8 Ep417: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Michael Bernstam. Bernstam explains the fragile Russian economy sinking with the price Russia gets for oil, detailing how declining energy revenues threaten Moscow's fiscal stability.
PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Michael Bernstam. Bernstam explains the fragile Russian economy sinking with the price Russia gets for oil, detailing how declining energy revenues threaten Moscow's fiscal stability. 1941 MOSCOW
2m Feb 05
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S8 Ep417: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Sinan Ciddi. Ciddi comments on the succession question with Erdogan showing mortality, examining potential successors and the future of Turkish political leadership.
PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Sinan Ciddi. Ciddi comments on the succession question with Erdoganshowing mortality, examining potential successors and the future of Turkish political leadership. 1959 ANKARA
2m Feb 05
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S8 Ep417: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Sadanand Dhume. Dhume reports on the India-EU trade deal after 21 years of negotiations, especially the provisions allowing Indian nationals to work in the EU.
PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Sadanand Dhume. Dhume reports on the India-EU trade deal after 21 years of negotiations, especially the provisions allowing Indian nationals to work in the EU. 1865 CALCUTTA
3m Feb 05
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S8 Ep417: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Rick Fisher. Fisher explains that China aims for outer space supremacy, detailing Beijing's long-term strategic investments to dominate the space domain over the coming decades.
PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Rick Fisher. Fisher explains that China aims for outer space supremacy, detailing Beijing's long-term strategic investments to dominate the space domain over the coming decades. 1951
2m Feb 05
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S8 Ep417: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Rebecca Grant. Grant analyzes the future of U.S. super carriers as well as China's plans for carrier development, comparing the two nations' naval strategies and capabilities.
PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Rebecca Grant. Grant analyzes the future of U.S. super carriers as well as China's plans for carrier development, comparing the two nations' naval strategies and capabilities. 1942 ENTERPRISE
1m Feb 05
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S8 Ep417: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Grant Newsham. Newsham explains that China runs like a mob family with Xi Jinping as the fretful boss, analyzing the internal dynamics and paranoia that characterize CCP leadership.
PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Grant Newsham. Newsham explains that China runs like a mob family with Xi Jinping as the fretful boss, analyzing the internal dynamics and paranoia that characterize CCP leadership. 1793
2m Feb 05
2m
S8 Ep416: Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Zimmerman analyzes the failing Roscosmos, describing Russia's declining space program and its inability to compete with American and Chinese advancements.
  Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Zimmerman analyzes the failing Roscosmos, describing Russia's declining space program and its inability to compete with American and Chinese advancements. 1957
4m Feb 04
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S8 Ep416: Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Zimmerman reports on Artemis plans for a launch in March, detailing NASA's progress toward returning American astronauts to the Moon.
Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Zimmerman reports on Artemis plans for a launch in March, detailing NASA's progress toward returning American astronauts to the Moon. 1960
15m Feb 04
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S8 Ep416: Guest: Simon Constable. Constable discusses the Labour scandal with the Epstein revelations, analyzing the political fallout affecting Britain's governing party.
Guest: Simon Constable. Constable discusses the Labour scandal with the Epstein revelations, analyzing the political fallout affecting Britain's governing party. 1828 BANK OF ENGLAND
7m Feb 04
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S8 Ep416: Guest: Simon Constable. Constable reports from France with a resident European pine marten, offering observations on rural life and wildlife in the French countryside.
Guest: Simon Constable. Constable reports from France with a resident European pine marten, offering observations on rural life and wildlife in the French countryside. 2870 SIEGE OF PARIS
11m Feb 04
11m
S8 Ep416: Guest: Michael Bernstam. Bernstam examines Russia's budget gap widening with the sinking price of oil, detailing the fiscal pressures facing Moscow as energy revenues decline.
Guest: Michael Bernstam. Bernstam examines Russia's budget gap widening with the sinking price of oil, detailing the fiscal pressures facing Moscow as energy revenues decline. 1919 ESTONIA
9m Feb 04
9m
S8 Ep415: Guest: Sadanand Dhume. Dhume reports on the India-EU trade deal after 21 years of negotiation, analyzing the significance of this agreement for both economies and regional geopolitics.
Guest: Sadanand Dhume. Dhume reports on the India-EU trade deal after 21 years of negotiation, analyzing the significance of this agreement for both economies and regional geopolitics. 1930 MUMBAI
11m Feb 04
11m
S8 Ep415: Guest: Sinan Ciddi. Ciddi assesses the possibility of democracy in Turkey, discussing the structural obstacles and political dynamics that shape the country's democratic trajectory.
Guest: Sinan Ciddi. Ciddi assesses the possibility of democracy in Turkey, discussing the structural obstacles and political dynamics that shape the country's democratic trajectory. 1900 TURKEY
5m Feb 04
5m
S8 Ep415: Guest: Sinan Ciddi. Ciddi analyzes Erdogan succession prospects in Turkey, examining potential successors and the implications for Turkish domestic and foreign policy.
Guest: Sinan Ciddi. Ciddi analyzes Erdogan succession prospects in Turkey, examining potential successors and the implications for Turkish domestic and foreign policy. 1900 POST OFFICE ISTANBUL
12m Feb 04
12m
S8 Ep415: Guest: Steve Yates. Yates discusses strategies for dealing with the PRC as an adversary seeking supremacy, emphasizing the need for coordinated Western responses to Chinese ambitions.
Guest: Steve Yates. Yates discusses strategies for dealing with the PRC as an adversary seeking supremacy, emphasizing the need for coordinated Western responses to Chinese ambitions. 1935 US CONSOLATE SHANGHAI
7m Feb 04
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S8 Ep415: Guest: Steve Yates. Yates examines how allies Australia, Canada, and the UK are seeking favorable trade deals with China, raising concerns about alliance cohesion amid PRC economic pressure.
Guest: Steve Yates. Yates examines how allies Australia, Canada, and the UK are seeking favorable trade deals with China, raising concerns about alliance cohesion amid PRC economic pressure. 1793
12m Feb 04
12m
S8 Ep415: Guest: Rick Fisher. Fisher details China's century-long plan for space supremacy, warning that Beijing's strategic investments in space technology pose a significant threat to American dominance.
Guest: Rick Fisher. Fisher details China's century-long plan for space supremacy, warning that Beijing's strategic investments in space technology pose a significant threat to American dominance. 1955
9m Feb 04
9m
S8 Ep415: Guest: Rebecca Grant. Grant compares U.S. carrier capabilities into the future against China's naval expansion plans, assessing the shifting balance of power in the Pacific.
Guest: Rebecca Grant. Grant compares U.S. carrier capabilities into the future against China's naval expansion plans, assessing the shifting balance of power in the Pacific. 1936 CV2, CV3, CV4
9m Feb 04
9m
S8 Ep415: Guest: John Cochrane. Cochrane discusses the demand for foreign investment, examining how capital flows impact the U.S. economy and the complexities of managing trade imbalances.
Guest: John Cochrane. Cochrane discusses the demand for foreign investment, examining how capital flows impact the U.S. economy and the complexities of managing trade imbalances. 1925 DUTCH MARINES IN SHANGHAI
9m Feb 04
9m
S8 Ep415: Guest: John Cochrane. Cochrane analyzes the inadequacy of tariffs as an economic tool, explaining why they fail to achieve their intended goals and often harm domestic consumers and businesses
Guest: John Cochrane. Cochrane analyzes the inadequacy of tariffs as an economic tool, explaining why they fail to achieve their intended goals and often harm domestic consumers and businesses 1965 SHANGHAI
11m Feb 04
11m
S8 Ep415: Guest: Grant Newsham. Newsham critiques the weaknesses of national security studies that expect Chinese attack only at Taiwan, arguing this narrow focus leaves the U.S. vulnerable to broader PRC strategic threats.
Guest: Grant Newsham. Newsham critiques the weaknesses of national security studies that expect Chinese attack only at Taiwan, arguing this narrow focus leaves the U.S. vulnerable to broader PRC strategic threats. 1793
7m Feb 04
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