S8 Ep558: 6. Guest: Malcolm Hoenlein Headline: Regional Escalation and the Targeting of Energy Infrastructure Summary: Israel expands operations into Lebanon while Iran targets Azerbaijan’s critica...
S8 Ep558: 5. Guest: Malcolm Hoenlein Headline: Iran Launches Cluster Bombs Against Israeli Civilians Summary: Malcolm Hoenlein reports on Iran’s use of cluster-bomb warheads against Israeli cities ...
S8 Ep558: 4. Guests: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa Headline: Brazil’s Election and the "Shield of the Americas" Summary: The panel analyzes Brazil’s upcoming election where Flavio Bolso...
S8 Ep558: 3. Guests: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa Headline: A "New Dawn" as Cuba Negotiates with the White House Summary: Shifting dynamics in Latin America see Cuba entering direct ne...
S8 Ep558: 2. Guests: Bill Roggio and Husain Haqqani Headline: The Myth of Winning Through Air Power Alone Summary: Experts warn that air power cannot achieve lasting regime change and dismiss "boot...
S8 Ep558: 1. Guests: Bill Roggio and Ambassador Husain Haqqani Headline: Global Markets Shudder as Oil Surges Past $100 Summary: War in the Middle East has triggered a damaging global economic surg...
S8 Ep557: PREVIEW FOR LATER Janatyn Sayeh discusses internal Iranian military dynamics, exploring potential defections among foot soldiers and a shift toward targeting specific personnel over infra...
S8 Ep557: PREVIEW FOR LATER John Hardie describes the rapid growth of drone technology, noting how Ukrainian battlefield experiences are being studied by NATO and the US for future conflicts. (5)
S8 Ep557: PREVIEW FOR LATER Husain Haqqani examines the religious implications of the Ayatollah’s martyrdom, warning it could trigger a Shia awakening and influence the IRGC's ideological warfare. (4)
S8 Ep557: PREVIEW FOR LATER Edmund Fitton-Brown analyzes potential Iranian regime change, noting the decapitation of leadership and how US support for protesters aligns with pre-revolutionary symbo...
S8 Ep557: PREVIEW FOR LATER David Daoud explains Israel's strategic prioritization of neutralizing Iran’s military capabilities before redirecting its full force to dismantle Hezbollah’s assets in ...
S8 Ep557: PREVIEW FOR LATER Ernesto Araújo discusses Brazil's pivotal election, highlighting a potential shift from narco-terrorism and the impact of Donald Trump’s focus on fighting regional or...
S8 Ep556: 3. The Ghost of Crassus and the Perils of Imperial Hubris Gaius draws a direct parallel between the Iran crisis and Crassus’s disastrous invasion of Parthia (modern Iran) in 53 BCE. Cra...
S8 Ep556: 2. The Loss of Sacrifice and the Shadow of the Pacific War The debaters contrast the modern era with the Pacific War (1941-1945), noting that Pearl Harbor provided an immediate, unifying ...
S8 Ep556: 1. The Erosion of the Sacred Narrative and Economic Collapse In 92 AD, Gaius and Germanicus observe the 21st-century "Iran war," a conflict they find deeply unsettling due to its lack of ...
S8 Ep555: 4. GWYNNE4.mp3 GUEST AUTHOR: S.C. Gwynne HEADLINE: The Tragic Fall of the R101: A Tale of Incompetence and Deadlines SUMMARY: The R101 departed for India despite serious technical flaws...
S8 Ep555: 3. GWYNNE3.mp3 GUEST AUTHOR: S.C. Gwynne HEADLINE: The Experimental R101: Innovation Meets Fragility and Dipsomania SUMMARY: Gwynne details the R101’s experimental design, including heavy...
S8 Ep555: 2. GWYNNE2.mp3 GUEST AUTHOR: S.C. Gwynne HEADLINE: Lord Thompson and the Personal Motives Behind the Imperial Airship SUMMARY: S.C. Gwynne introduces Christopher Birdwood Thompson, the Se...
S8 Ep555: 1. GWYNNE1.mp3 GUEST AUTHOR: S.C. Gwynne HEADLINE: The R38 Disaster and the Ambition of the Bernie Plan SUMMARY: Author S.C. Gwynne discusses the 1921 R38 airship disaster, which broke ap...
S8 Ep554: 4. Headline: The Fatal Flight of the Italia Guest Author: Mark Piesing Summary: Piesing describes the 1928 Italia expedition, noting how political sabotage forced Nobile to use an older a...
S8 Ep554: 3. Headline: The Tragic Search for the Italia Guest Author: Mark Piesing Summary: Following the Italia crash, a massive rescue effort unfolds, including Roald Amundsen’s fatal flight in...
S8 Ep554: 2. Headline: Triumph and Tension of the Norge Guest Author: Mark Piesing Summary: This segment covers the 1926 Norge expedition, detailing airship modifications for Arctic conditions. Whi...
S8 Ep554: 1. Headline: The Secret Meeting at Uranaborg Guest Author: Mark Piesing Summary: Mark Piesing discusses the 1925 secret meeting in Norway where legendary explorer Roald Amundsen and Itali...
S8 Ep553: Strategic Vulnerabilities and the 450-Ship Fleet Goal Guest Author: Captain Jerry Hendrix, US Navy aviator retired. Summary: Hendrix highlights China's economic dependency on open seas, p...
S8 Ep553: The "Moneyball" Fleet: Balancing Presence and Lethality Guest Author: Captain Jerry Hendrix, US Navy aviator retired. Summary: Hendrix advocates for a "Moneyball" fleet mix, balancing hig...
S8 Ep553: Naval Primacy and the Battle of Ideas in the Pacific Guest Author: Captain Jerry Hendrix, US Navy aviator retired. Summary: Hendrix discusses the historical "free sea" concept, framing Ch...
S8 Ep553: Naval Primacy and the Battle of Ideas in the Pacific Guest Author: Captain Jerry Hendrix, US Navy aviator retired. Summary: Hendrix discusses the historical "free sea" concept, framing Ch...
S8 Ep552: 8. Guest Author: George Black Headline: Personal Redemption and Ongoing Humanitarian Efforts Summary: The final part explores humanitarian aid efforts, the story of disabled victims lik...
S8 Ep552: 7. Guest Author: George Black Headline: Identifying Dioxin Hotspots and Multigenerational Damage Summary: Canadian and Vietnamese scientists identified dioxin hotspots at old airbases, re...
S8 Ep552: 6. Guest Author: George Black Headline: Normalization and Addressing Unexploded Ordnance Summary: Black recounts the 1995 normalization under Clinton, the role of veteran senators, and th...
S8 Ep552: 5. Guest Author: George Black Headline: The Bitter Legacy of the MIA Issue Summary: The discussion covers post-war trauma and how the MIA issue and conspiracy theories blocked diplomatic ...
S8 Ep552: 4. Guest Author: George Black Headline: Combat Trauma and the Tet Turning Point Summary: Black describes Campbell’s combat trauma, the Tet Offensive, and how the American public’s loss of...
S8 Ep552: 3. Guest Author: George Black Headline: Two Protagonists and the Ashau Valley Summary: This segment introduces Manis Campbell and Chuck Searcy, exploring their motivations and the critica...
S8 Ep552: 1. Guest Author: George Black Headline: The Strategic Origins of the Vietnam War Summary: George Black discusses the 1959 Hanoi meeting where Le Duan pushed for war, the Sino-Soviet split...
S8 Ep552: 1. Guest Author: George Black Headline: The Strategic Origins of the Vietnam War Summary: George Black discusses the 1959 Hanoi meeting where Le Duan pushed for war, the Sino-Soviet split...
S8 Ep551: 1. Jeremy Zakis details severe flooding in northern Australia, explaining how Queensland’s unique geography traps water. He also warns about bull sharks appearing in flooded rivers. (26)
S8 Ep551: 4. Jeremy Zakis recounts a neighbor mistaking a venomous red-bellied black snake for an eel. He also discusses territorial tiger snakes and the impact of development. (29)
S8 Ep551: 2. Jeremy Zakis explains Australia’s T20 World Championship exit and critiques England’s expensive, aggressive "Bazball" strategy. He notes lessons learned for the struggling Australian n...
S8 Ep551: 3. Jeremy Zakis describes a shift in bird populations as minor birds swamp his backyard, displacing cockatoos, while Dallas the Spoodle maintains some control over visitors. (28)
S8 Ep550: 8. Philps draws parallels between Stalin’s media control and Putin’s modern propaganda machine. He argues that Stalin’s "playbook" of disinformation and suppression remains central to Rus...
S8 Ep549: 7. Tanya, a glamorous Russian barred from education, becomes a translator for Ronnie Matthews. Through her determination, she secures a future within the Metropol. Ronnie eventually marri...
S8 Ep549: 6. Nadia’s secret dissidence is exposed when journalist Blondon publishes a novel revealing her true views. Arrested in 1948, she survives eight grueling years in the Gulag. Philps conclu...
S8 Ep549: 5. Philps details Nadia’s life as a Soviet spy in Shanghai and New York, where she stole industrial secrets using microfilms hidden in pocket mirrors. Working alongside figures like Richa...
S8 Ep549: 4. Philps recounts a chaotic press conference involving correspondent Ralph Parker and his secretary Valentina. Despite rumors of NKVD ties, Valentina died in poverty. The mystery of Park...
S8 Ep549: 3. This file explores veteran journalist Cholerton and his translator Natalia. Having witnessed decades of Stalinist rule, Cholerton’s deep knowledge eventually led to his exile from the ...
S8 Ep549: 2. Philps highlights Alice Moats, a socialite turned war correspondent. Defying British embassy orders to evacuate, "Mozy" stayed in Moscow and connected with Polish General Anders. Her s...
S8 Ep549: 1. Alan Philps introduces *The Red Hotel*, detailing Moscow's Metropol Hotel in 1941. Foreign correspondents struggled with Soviet censorship while relying on Russian secretaries for surv...
S8 Ep549: 8. On January 30, 1933, Hitler was appointed Chancellor after a tense, last-minute negotiation with Alfred Hugenberg and Franz von Papen. Hugenberg initially resisted but ultimately yield...
S8 Ep549: 7. In January 1933, President Hindenburg dismissed Schleicher after the latter requested martial law to stabilize the country. Despite rumors of a military coup, Hindenburg maintained con...
S8 Ep549: 6. By late 1932, the Nazi party faced financial bankruptcy and mounting electoral losses. Kurt von Schleicher attempted to dismantle the NSDAP by offering Gregor Strasser the vice-chancel...
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