S8 Ep577: 10. Paul Thomas Chamberlain: Examines the Yalta Conference, where Roosevelt sought post-war cooperation with Stalin,. He analyzes the inevitable Soviet dominance in Eastern Europe and the staggering human cost borne by Soviet citizens during the war,. (35
10. Paul Thomas Chamberlain: Examines the Yalta Conference, where Roosevelt sought post-war cooperation with Stalin,. He analyzes the inevitable Soviet dominance in Eastern Europe and the staggering human cost borne by Soviet citizens during the war,. (35 words) (10) 1943 REGGIO ITALY
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S8 Ep577: 9. Paul Thomas Chamberlain: Discusses the racialized nature of World War II propaganda and civilizational struggle,. He explores how Allied and Axis powers utilized racial hierarchies and examines Japan's colonial ambitions and cruelty in Asia,,. (35 word
9. Paul Thomas Chamberlain: Discusses the racialized nature of World War II propaganda and civilizational struggle,. He explores how Allied and Axis powers utilized racial hierarchies and examines Japan's colonial ambitions and cruelty in Asia,,. (35 words) (9) 1943 QUEBEC
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S8 Ep577: 8. Bob Zimmerman: Explores astronomical discoveries such as exoplanet collisions and life potential around red dwarf stars,. He also details the unique composition of an interstellar comet and the strange "yin-yang" appearance of Saturn's moon,. (35 words
8. Bob Zimmerman: Explores astronomical discoveries such as exoplanet collisions and life potential around red dwarf stars,. He also details the unique composition of an interstellar comet and the strange "yin-yang" appearance of Saturn's moon,. (35 words) (8)
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S8 Ep577: 7. Bob Zimmerman: Reviews recent space developments, including Firefly's successful launch, SpaceX's Starship testing, and NASA's Artemis 2 mission,,. He also discusses FCC regulatory changes and China’s potential lunar landing site selection,. (35 words)
7. Bob Zimmerman: Reviews recent space developments, including Firefly's successful launch, SpaceX's Starship testing, and NASA's Artemis 2 mission,,. He also discusses FCC regulatory changes and China’s potential lunar landing site selection,. (35 words) (7) OCTOBER 1963
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S8 Ep577: 6. Lorenzo Fiori: Addresses Italy's stance on the Middle East conflict before highlighting Tropea, a scenic coastal destination,. He provides local culinary insights, including recipes for the region's famous red onions and wine pairings,. (35 words) (6)
6. Lorenzo Fiori: Addresses Italy's stance on the Middle East conflict before highlighting Tropea, a scenic coastal destination,. He provides local culinary insights, including recipes for the region's famous red onions and wine pairings,. (35 words) (6) 1550 ROME
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S8 Ep577: 5. Jim McTague: Describes the economic impact of rising gas prices in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania,. While the job market remains robust, high energy costs and inflation are making local consumers more selective in their spending,,. (35 words) (5)
5. Jim McTague: Describes the economic impact of rising gas prices in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania,. While the job market remains robust, high energy costs and inflation are making local consumers more selective in their spending,,. (35 words) (5) 1950  ALLENTOWN PA
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S8 Ep577: 4. Veronique de Rugy: Explains the mass exodus of affluent individuals from high-tax states due to billionaire tax proposals,. She warns that "one-time" taxes historically become permanent, broadening their base to include the middle class,,. (35 words) (
4. Veronique de Rugy: Explains the mass exodus of affluent individuals from high-tax states due to billionaire tax proposals,. She warns that "one-time" taxes historically become permanent, broadening their base to include the middle class,,. (35 words) (4) 1910 PACIFIC PALISADES
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S8 Ep577: 3. Sinan Ciddi: Analyzes Turkey's deployment of F-16s to Northern Cyprus following Iranian missile fire,. He discusses Turkey testing US boundaries, its regional rivalry with Iran, and potential Turkish support for Hezbollah to undermine Israel,,. (35 wor
3. Sinan Ciddi: Analyzes Turkey's deployment of F-16s to Northern Cyprus following Iranian missile fire,. He discusses Turkey testing US boundaries, its regional rivalry with Iran, and potential Turkishsupport for Hezbollah to undermine Israel,,. (35 words) (3) 1900 ISTANBUL
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S8 Ep577: 2. Jeff Bliss: Reports on Gavin Newsom’s leading position in 2028 Democratic primary polling despite California's domestic issues,. He also notes the declining political standing of Kamala Harris among voters in her home state,. (35 words) (2)
2. Jeff Bliss: Reports on Gavin Newsom’s leading position in 2028 Democratic primary polling despite California's domestic issues,. He also notes the declining political standing of Kamala Harris among voters in her home state,. (35 words) (2) 1940  LAS VEGAS
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S8 Ep577: 1. Jeff Bliss: Discusses the Las Vegas A’s stadium progress and free local attractions like the iconic welcome sign,,. He also explores political shifts in Seattle and California as wealthy residents flee high taxes,,. (35 words) (1)
1. Jeff Bliss: Discusses the Las Vegas A’s stadium progress and free local attractions like the iconic welcome sign,,. He also explores political shifts in Seattle and California as wealthy residents flee high taxes,,. (35 words) (1) 1901 CLARK COUNTY
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S8 Ep576: PRVIEW FOR LATER: Sinan Ciddi of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies analyzes Turkey’s "boundary testing" during the Iran war. He explores military posturing in Cyprus and Turkey’s fear of direct involvement. (2)
PRVIEW FOR LATER: Sinan Ciddi of the Foundation for Defense of Democraciesanalyzes Turkey’s "boundary testing"during the Iran war. He explores military posturing in Cyprus and Turkey’s fear of direct involvement. (2) 1870 ST. SOPHIA CONSTANTINOPLE
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S8 Ep576: PRVIEW FOR LATER: Guide Lorenzo Fiori recommends visiting Tropea, Italy, during the off-season to avoid over-tourism. He suggests a traditional meal with local onions, paired with a sweet Sicilian Marsala dessert wine. (3)
PRVIEW FOR LATER: Guide Lorenzo Fiorirecommends visiting Tropea, Italy, during the off-season to avoid over-tourism. He suggests a traditional meal with local onions, paired with a sweet Sicilian Marsala dessert wine. (3) 1572 MILAN
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S8 Ep576: PRVIEW FOR LATER: Colleague Jim McTague examines Pennsylvania’s job market, noting high employment for nursing and university graduates. He finds it perplexing that hours are cut in elderly care despite high demand. (4)
PRVIEW FOR LATER: Colleague Jim McTague examines Pennsylvania’s job market, noting high employment for nursing and university graduates. He finds it perplexing that hours are cut in elderly care despite high demand. (4) 1900 PITTSBURGH
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S8 Ep576: PRVIEW FOR LATER: Henry Sokolski from the Non-proliferation Policy Education Center evaluates threats to nuclear plants in Iran and Israel. Striking these facilities could cause radiological releases requiring massive civilian evacuations. (5)
PRVIEW FOR LATER: Henry Sokolski from the Non-proliferation Policy Education Center evaluates threats to nuclear plantsin Iran and Israel. Striking these facilities could cause radiological releases requiring massive civilian evacuations. (5) 1945 TRINITY
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S8 Ep576: PRVIEW FOR LATER: Colleague Bob Zimmerman explains the discovery of two exoplanets colliding near a sun-like star. Astronomers observed star variability for 200 days, concluding that debris came from a massive planetary impact. (6)
PRVIEW FOR LATER: Colleague Bob Zimmerman explains the discovery of two exoplanets colliding near a sun-like star. Astronomers observed star variability for 200 days, concluding that debris came from a massive planetary impact. (6) 1956
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S8 Ep576: PRVIEW FOR LATER: Historian Paul Thomas Chamberlain discusses his book *Scorched Earth*, focusing on World War II’s imperial dynamics. He emphasizes the Soviet Union's massive role, incurring 80% of European Allied casualties. (1)
PRVIEW FOR LATER: Historian Paul Thomas Chamberlain discusses his book *Scorched Earth*, focusing on World War II’s imperial dynamics. He emphasizes the Soviet Union's massive role, incurring 80% of European Allied casualties. (1) 1944 NORMANDY
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S8 Ep575: STREAM THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 3-12-26 This transcript captures the preparatory and live segments of the *John Batchelor Show*, where the host and his guests navigate the complexities of modern technology and international trade
STREAM THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 3-12-26 1910 BRUSSELS CITY HALL HOTEL DE VILLE This transcript captures the preparatory and live segments of the *John Batchelor Show*, where the host and his guests navigate the complexities of modern technology and international trade. The discussion begins with an analysis of artificial intelligence, weighing its potential to boost productivity ag...
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S8 Ep574: SHOW SCHEDULE THURSDAY 3-12-2026 1917 COTSWOLDS ENGLAND
SHOW SCHEDULE THURSDAY 3-12-2026 1917 COTSWOLDS ENGLAND 1. Mary Anastasia O’Grady (Wall Street Journal) discusses Iranian presence in Venezuela, focusing on war drones and agents with Venezuelan passports. She notes the U.S. recognition of Delcy Rodriguez as acting president while pursuing a democratic transition. (1) 2. Natalie Ecanow (Foundation for Defense of Democracies) examines Qatar’s ...
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S8 Ep573: 16. Richard Epstein (Civitas Institute) discusses the Middle East war’s threat to niche commodities essential for high-end microchips. He critiques recent energy policies and emphasizes the difficulty of assessing military progress due to limited public
16. Richard Epstein (Civitas Institute)discusses the Middle East war’s threat to niche commodities essential for high-end microchips. He critiques recent energy policies and emphasizes the difficulty of assessing military progress due to limited public information. (16) 1900 BRUSSELS
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S8 Ep573: 15. Richard Epstein (Civitas Institute) criticizes President Trump’s trade policies and tariff investigations, arguing they cause severe domestic economic dislocation. He highlights the legal uncertainty businesses face regarding tariff refunds and the po
15. Richard Epstein (Civitas Institute)criticizes President Trump’s trade policies and tariff investigations, arguing they cause severe domestic economic dislocation. He highlights the legal uncertainty businesses face regarding tariff refunds and the potential for prolonged litigation. (15) 1900 BRUSSELS
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S8 Ep573: 14. Anatol Lieven (Quincy Institute) explores the resurgence of the "Great Game," detailing Israel's goal to dismantle the Iranian state. He argues that bombing will not break Iranian resistance and notes European reluctance to impose sanctions. (14)
14. Anatol Lieven (Quincy Institute)explores the resurgence of the "Great Game," detailing Israel's goal to dismantle the Iranian state. He argues that bombing will not break Iranian resistance and notes European reluctance to impose sanctions. (14) 1900 RUSSIA EMPIRE
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S8 Ep573: 13. Anatol Lieven (Quincy Institute) discusses the Iran war’s impact, noting Russia’s benefits through increased energy profits and diverted Western air defenses. He criticizes the U.S. administration for failing to predict predictable Iranian retaliation
13. Anatol Lieven (Quincy Institute)discusses the Iran war’s impact, noting Russia’s benefits through increased energy profits and diverted Western air defenses. He criticizes the U.S. administration for failing to predict predictable Iranianretaliation against global energy supplies. (13) 1876 PERSIA
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S8 Ep572: 11. Professor Paul Thomas Chamberlain describes the Casablanca and Tehran conferences, where Allied leaders grappled with the realization that the Soviet Union would emerge as a dominant European power. He highlights Roosevelt’s anti-colonial vision, whic
12. Professor Paul Thomas Chamberlain details Allied contingency plans like Operation Rank, designed to rush airborne troops into Berlin to prevent the Red Army from occupying all of Europe if Germany collapsed suddenly. He explains that by 1944, Churchill was deeply concerned about Soviet dominance and sought to redirect Western forces into the Balkans or Mediterranean to protect Britishintere...
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S8 Ep572: 11. Professor Paul Thomas Chamberlain describes the Casablanca and Tehran conferences, where Allied leaders grappled with the realization that the Soviet Union would emerge as a dominant European power. He highlights Roosevelt’s anti-colonial vision, whic
11. Professor Paul Thomas Chamberlain describes the Casablanca and Tehran conferences, where Allied leaders grappled with the realization that the Soviet Union would emerge as a dominant European power. He highlights Roosevelt’s anti-colonial vision, which sought to replace imperial systems with a liberal capitalist order based on free trade and self-determination. Roosevelt’s outreach to Chian...
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S8 Ep572: 10. Professor Paul Thomas Chamberlain identifies November 1942 as the critical turning point of World War II, marked by the simultaneous battles of Stalingrad, Guadalcanal, and North Africa. These events signaled the rise of superpowers—continent-spanning
10. Professor Paul Thomas Chamberlain identifies November 1942as the critical turning point of World War II, marked by the simultaneous battles of Stalingrad, Guadalcanal, and North Africa. These events signaled the rise of superpowers—continent-spanning states with massive industrial bases—that began to eclipse the old European colonial empires. By this point, the expansion of the Germanand Ja...
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S8 Ep572: 9. Professor Paul Thomas Chamberlain of Columbia University recounts the November 1941 White House meetings where U.S. leaders prepared for an imminent, yet poorly understood, Japanese attack. He explains that military planners initially focused on the Ph
9. Professor Paul Thomas Chamberlainof Columbia University recounts the November 1941 White House meetingswhere U.S. leaders prepared for an imminent, yet poorly understood, Japaneseattack. He explains that military planners initially focused on the Philippines and discounted a strike on Pearl Harborbecause they underestimated the lethality of aircraft carriers. Chamberlain highlights that this...
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S8 Ep572: 8. Professor Evan Ellis analyzes the reversal of the "pink tide" in South America, highlighted by the election of conservative capitalist Jose Antonio Kast in Chile. He discusses the cooling relations between the U.S. and Brazil's President Lula, who is c
8. Professor Evan Ellis analyzes the reversal of the "pink tide" in South America, highlighted by the election of conservative capitalist Jose Antonio Kastin Chile. He discusses the cooling relations between the U.S. and Brazil's President Lula, who is currently in a statistical tie for re-election with Flavio Bolsonaro. Lula’s recent condemnations of U.S. military strikes and his deepening tie...
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S8 Ep572: 7. Professor Evan Ellis evaluates the political maneuvers in Venezuela, where the U.S. is dealing directly with Delcy and Jorge Rodriguez to manage oil production and mining investments. He notes that while new laws have expanded the autonomy of foreign o
7. Professor Evan Ellis evaluates the political maneuvers in Venezuela, where the U.S. is dealing directly with Delcy and Jorge Rodriguez to manage oil production and mining investments. He notes that while new laws have expanded the autonomy of foreign oil companies like Chevron and Shell, the broader goal of a democratic transition remains stalled. Simultaneously, Ellis tracks electoral trend...
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S8 Ep572: 6. Professor Evan Ellis reviews the dire economic crisis in Cuba, where the loss of Venezuelan and Russian oil has caused the near-total collapse of the power grid and tourism sector. He addresses reports of secret negotiations between the Trump administr
6. Professor Evan Ellis reviews the dire economic crisis in Cuba, where the loss of Venezuelan and Russian oil has caused the near-total collapse of the power grid and tourism sector. He addresses reports of secret negotiations between the Trumpadministration and Raulito, the grandson of Raul Castro, which aim to leverage extreme economic pressure for a regime behavior change. This potential de...
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S8 Ep572: 5. Professor Evan Ellis of the US Army War College details the geopolitical struggle over Panama’s ports, where an interim contract was awarded to an American-affiliated company after a Chinese-owned operator’s lease was ruled unconstitutional. He discuss
5. Professor Evan Ellis of the US Army War College details the geopolitical struggle over Panama’s ports, where an interim contract was awarded to an American-affiliated company after a Chinese-owned operator’s lease was ruled unconstitutional. He discusses the Chinese government's retaliation, which includes suspending services and threatening that Panama will pay a "heavy price" for the decis...
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S8 Ep572: 4. Colonel Jeff McCausland further analyzes the asymmetric warfare tactics employed by Iran, which include the use of maritime drones to threaten shipping in the Straits of Hormuz. He notes that modern technology, such as Starlink and precise GPS, has shi
4. Colonel Jeff McCausland further analyzes the asymmetric warfare tactics employed by Iran, which include the use of maritime drones to threaten shipping in the Straits of Hormuz. He notes that modern technology, such as Starlink and precise GPS, has shifted the advantage toward the defense, making cheap drones highly effective against expensive platforms like the Patriot missile system. Addit...
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S8 Ep572: 3. Retired Colonel Jeff McCausland critiques the conduct of the 2026 war with Iran, emphasizing the lack of a clear strategy or end state despite thousands of successful target strikes. He highlights a major messaging failure by the administration followi
3. Retired Colonel Jeff McCauslandcritiques the conduct of the 2026 war with Iran, emphasizing the lack of a clear strategy or end state despite thousands of successful target strikes. He highlights a major messaging failure by the administration following a Tomahawk missile strike on a primary school that reportedly killed 170 people. McCausland warns that the U.S. entered this conflict with m...
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S8 Ep572: 2. Natalie Econo from the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies (FDD) explains why Qatar has been recommended for the Special Watch List (SWL) for religious freedom violations. She notes that while the U.S. views Qatar as a major non-NATO ally and med
2. Natalie Econo from the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies (FDD) explains why Qatar has been recommended for the Special Watch List (SWL) for religious freedom violations. She notes that while the U.S. views Qatar as a major non-NATO ally and mediator, the country continues to host Hamas and the Taliban. The designation serves as a warning that Qatar’s adherence to religious freedom an...
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S8 Ep572: NUMBER FILE SEPARATE SINGLE PARAGRAPH 1-12 1. Mary Anastasia O’Grady of the *Wall Street Journal* explores the presence of Iranian assets in Venezuela, noting that Iranian technology was used to build an assembly plant for military drones in the state of
NUMBER FILE SEPARATE SINGLE PARAGRAPH 1-12 1. Mary Anastasia O’Grady of the *Wall Street Journal* explores the presence of Iranian assets in Venezuela, noting that Iranian technology was used to build an assembly plant for military drones in the state of Aragua. She discusses the status of acting president Delcy Rodriguez, whom the U.S. recently recognized as the sole head of state in federal c...
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S8 Ep571: PREVIEW FOR LATER. Anatol Lieven critiques the U.S. administration's failure to predict Iranian attacks on the Strait of Hormuz. He notes that even a Hungarian school teacher recognized these predictable retaliations against international energy supplies,
PREVIEW FOR LATER. Anatol Lievencritiques the U.S. administration's failure to predict Iranian attacks on the Strait of Hormuz. He notes that even a Hungarian school teacher recognized these predictable retaliations against international energy supplies,. GUEST AND AFFILIATION: Anatol Lieven, Quincy Institute,. (1) 1956 HUNGARY
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S8 Ep571: PREVIEW FOR LATER. Natalie Ecanow explores Qatar’s contradictory role as a U.S. ally while hosting groups like Hamas and the Taliban. She highlights evidence of secret funding to Hamas leadership, bypassing official channels,. GUEST AND AFFILIATION: Natal
PREVIEW FOR LATER. Natalie Ecanowexplores Qatar’s contradictory role as a U.S. ally while hosting groups like Hamas and the Taliban. She highlights evidence of secret funding to Hamas leadership, bypassing official channels,. GUEST AND AFFILIATION: Natalie Ecanow, Foundation for the Defense of Democracies,. (2) 1904 DOHA
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S8 Ep571: PREVIEW FOR LATER. Evan Ellis warns that ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians could be a "death sentence." Returning vulnerable people to a disintegrating, violent nation lacks both economic opportunity and basic security,. GUEST AND AFFILIATION
PREVIEW FOR LATER. Evan Ellis warns that ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians could be a "death sentence." Returning vulnerable people to a disintegrating, violent nation lacks both economic opportunity and basic security,. GUEST AND AFFILIATION: Evan Ellis, US Army War College,. (3) 1900 HAITI
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S8 Ep571: PREVIEW FOR LATER. Richard Epstein explains legal mechanisms for refunding illegal tariff money following a Supreme Court ruling. He argues for using preliminary injunctions to challenge the administration's disruptive and quixotic trade policies. GUEST A
PREVIEW FOR LATER. Richard Epsteinexplains legal mechanisms for refunding illegal tariff money following a Supreme Court ruling. He argues for using preliminary injunctions to challenge the administration's disruptive and quixotic trade policies. GUEST AND AFFILIATION: Richard Epstein (Affiliation not specified in the sources). (4) 1911 SCOTUS
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S8 Ep571: PREVIEW FOR LATER. Colonel Jeff McCausland argues that transactional U.S. policies fail to account for the cultural power of martyrdom. He explains how the willingness to resist beyond death defies material incentives. GUEST AND AFFILIATION: Colonel Jeff
PREVIEW FOR LATER. Colonel Jeff McCausland argues that transactional U.S. policies fail to account for the cultural power of martyrdom. He explains how the willingness to resist beyond death defies material incentives. GUEST AND AFFILIATION: Colonel Jeff McCausland, CBS News. (5) 1879
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S8 Ep571: PREVIEW FOR LATER. Mary Anastasia O'Grady examines the lack of a democratic timeline in Venezuela's transition plan. While the administration attempts economic stabilization, hardliners remain in power, making the path to elections unclear,. GUEST AND AF
PREVIEW FOR LATER. Mary Anastasia O'Grady examines the lack of a democratic timeline in Venezuela's transition plan. While the administration attempts economic stabilization, hardliners remain in power, making the path to elections unclear,. GUEST AND AFFILIATION: Mary Anastasia O'Grady, Wall Street Journal,. (6)
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S8 Ep570: STREAM FOR THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 3-11-2026
1897 ENTRY OF THE KING OF PERSIA The following individuals joined the discussion to analyze the current geopolitical and economic landscape: (1) *   Gordon Chang, Columnist and co-host *   Peter Huessy, President of Geostrategic Analysis and Fellow at the National Institute for Deterrent Studies *   Alan Tonelson, Manufacturing and trade expert who blogs at *Reality Check* *   Rebecca Grant, ...
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S8 Ep569: SHOW SCHEDULE 3-11-2026 1906 SF ON FIRE AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE.
SHOW SCHEDULE 3-11-2026 1906 SF ON FIRE AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE. 1. SEG 1: Gordon Chang and Peter Huessy discuss China’s petroleum reserves and rising fuel prices. They analyze the potential for nuclear escalation and Iran’s efforts to disrupt global trade through the Strait of Hormuz. (1) 2. SEG 2: Rebecca Grant and Gordon Chang analyze the US Navy's carrier shortage. The USS Nimitz remains ac...
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S8 Ep568: 16. SEG 16: Bob Zimmerman reviews the DART mission's success in altering an asteroid's orbit. He also reports that the European Space Agency lost contact with a solar probe after its batteries drained due to misaligned solar panels. (16)
16. SEG 16: Bob Zimmerman reviews the DART mission's success in altering an asteroid's orbit. He also reports that the European Space Agency lost contact with a solar probe after its batteries drained due to misaligned solar panels. (16) AUGUST 1964
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S8 Ep568: 15. SEG 15: Bob Zimmerman discusses the Senate's shift toward private space exploration, potentially ending the SLS program. NASA is increasingly contracting commercial entities for lunar habitats, reusable rockets, and specialized satellite launch capabi
15. SEG 15: Bob Zimmerman discusses the Senate's shift toward private space exploration, potentially ending the SLS program. NASA is increasingly contracting commercial entities for lunar habitats, reusable rockets, and specialized satellite launch capabilities to reduce costs. (15) FEBRUARY 1965
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S8 Ep568: 14. SEG 14: Simon Constable critiques Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s hesitant leadership. He notes the Royal Navy has been "hollowed out" over three decades, leaving Britain with fewer warships than France and a tiny, underfunded standing army. (14)
14. SEG 14: Simon Constable critiques Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s hesitant leadership. He notes the Royal Navy has been "hollowed out" over three decades, leaving Britain with fewer warships than France and a tiny, underfunded standing army. (14) TOTTENHAM
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S8 Ep568: 13. SEG 13: Simon Constable reports on skyrocketing European energy prices due to Middle East conflict. Shortages in sulfur and bromine threaten global semiconductor manufacturing and food security as fertilizer costs nearly double for struggling farmers.
13. SEG 13: Simon Constable reports on skyrocketing European energy prices due to Middle East conflict. Shortages in sulfur and bromine threaten global semiconductor manufacturing and food security as fertilizer costs nearly double for struggling farmers. (13) 1866 SUEX CANAL
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S8 Ep568: 12. SEG 12: Ivana Stradner outlines strategies to counter Russian influence in Hungary, including exposing Orbán's corruption and ties to China. She argues that information is a potent, invisible weapon used to polarize and weaken the West. (12)V
12. SEG 12: Ivana Stradner outlines strategies to counter Russian influence in Hungary, including exposing Orbán's corruption and ties to China. She argues that information is a potent, invisible weapon used to polarize and weaken the West. (12) 1956 HUNGARY
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S8 Ep568: 11. SEG 11: Ivana Stradner examines the Kremlin’s information warfare campaign to keep Viktor Orbán in power. Orbán, formerly an anti-Soviet activist, now aligns with Putin to ensure political survival and counter Western democratic decision-making proces
11. SEG 11: Ivana Stradner examines the Kremlin’s information warfare campaign to keep Viktor Orbán in power. Orbán, formerly an anti-Soviet activist, now aligns with Putin to ensure political survival and counter Western democratic decision-making processes. (11) 1956 HUNGARY ARMED REBELLION
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S8 Ep568: 10. SEG 10: Michael Bernstam discusses how rising oil prices bolster Russia's budget. However, the Russian economy faces contraction and "military Keynesianism," while the United States remains a resilient net energy exporter despite global supply chain d
10. SEG 10: Michael Bernstam discusses how rising oil prices bolster Russia's budget. However, the Russian economy faces contraction and "military Keynesianism," while the United Statesremains a resilient net energy exporter despite global supply chain disruptions. (10) 1900 BAKU
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S8 Ep568: 9. SEG 9: Michael Bernstam explains how the American shale revolution mitigates global energy shocks. He warns central banks against fueling inflation and emphasizes that while global supply chains are vulnerable, US production provides a critical buffer.
9. SEG 9: Michael Bernstam explains how the American shale revolution mitigates global energy shocks. He warns central banks against fueling inflation and emphasizes that while global supply chains are vulnerable, US production provides a critical buffer. (9) 1905 BUTTE MONTANA
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