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S8 Ep763: By 2011, Baghdad was physically transformed by concrete blast walls institutionalizing sectarian division. Abdul-Ahad critiques Maliki&#39;s government for hollowing out the military through systemic corruption, turning units into &quot;money-making machines.&quot; The
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By 2011, Baghdad was physically transformed by concrete blast walls institutionalizing sectarian division. Abdul-Ahadcritiques Maliki&#39;s government for hollowing out the military through systemic corruption, turning units into &quot;money-making machines.&quot; The failure of the 2012 &quot;Friday of Anger&quot; protests and the spillover of the Syrian civil war allowed ISIS to masquerade as &quot;liberators&quot; in Sunni c...
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S8 Ep763: The 2006 execution of Saddam Hussein is characterized as &quot;victor&#39;s justice,&quot; allowing the former dictator to appear dignified compared to his petty, sectarian captors. Prime Minister Maliki deepened sectarian wounds, while &quot;the Sada&quot; became a notorious du
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The 2006 execution of Saddam Hussein is characterized as &quot;victor&#39;s justice,&quot; allowing the former dictator to appear dignified compared to his petty, sectarian captors. Prime Minister Maliki deepened sectarian wounds, while &quot;the Sada&quot; became a notorious dumping ground for the bodies of kidnapped Sunnis. As the first civil war ended, the middle class began a mass exodus, leaving Iraq&#39;s future in ...
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Following the invasion, the return of political exiles &quot;frozen in time&quot; created a divide with local Iraqis who viewed them with suspicion. The Americans&#39; decision to disband the Iraqi army fostered a massive security vacuum, enabling the rise of the patriotic resistance led by former officers, quickly complicated by the arrival of foreign jihadis. The Abu Ghraibscandal and predatory militias li...
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S8 Ep763: Reflecting on his childhood during the Iran-Iraq War, Abdul-Ahad recalls the pervasive militarization of society, where children wore military uniforms and celebrated hollow &quot;victories.&quot; Saddam Hussein was revered as the &quot;Leader of Necessity,&quot; justifying 
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Reflecting on his childhood during the Iran-Iraq War, Abdul-Ahad recalls the pervasive militarization of society, where children wore military uniforms and celebrated hollow &quot;victories.&quot; Saddam Hussein was revered as the &quot;Leader of Necessity,&quot; justifying his absolute authority. Crucially, Abdul-Ahad argues that pre-2003 Iraq was defined by class and geography rather than sectarianism — the Sunn...
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Ghaith Abdul-Ahad witnessed the fall of Baghdad in April 2003 and the toppling of Saddam Hussein&#39;s statue — a media spectacle involving more journalists than Iraqis. Transitioning from an architect to an &quot;accidental journalist,&quot; he documented the immediate descent into chaos and looting, highlighting the &quot;criminal negligence&quot; of American forces who secured oil ministries while allowing the nati...
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Jeff Bliss and John Batchelor discuss the vibrant developments in Las Vegas, where the President of the United Statesrecently arrived on Air Force One to promote a &quot;no tax on tips&quot; policy. The city is diversifying, becoming a sports mecca with Formula 1, World Wrestling...
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Jeff Bliss discusses President Biden&#39;s Las Vegas visit to promote &quot;no tax on tips,&quot; reviews local developments like hotel balconies and the futuristic In-N-Out, and mentions California&#39;s controversial, high-cost animal crossing bridge project. (1)

Jeff Bliss surveys the California gubernatorial landscape, profiling ...
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Mariam Wahba outlines the brutal civil war in Sudan, explaining how foreign actors like Russia and Iran intervene for Red Sea port access and resources while prolonging the conflict through the supply of advanced weaponry. (16)
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1947 C-47
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Professor Eric Cline discusses the search for Biblical evidence in the Amarna tablets, specifically identifying early mentions of Jerusalem and describing the &quot;kid-like&quot; squabbles between Canaanite vassal kings writing to the EgyptianPharaoh. (12)
1944
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S8 Ep762: Professor Eric Cline explores the massive fragmentation of the Amarna archive across global museums and highlights Hugo Winckler&#39;s pivotal role in categorizing the diplomatic letters exchanged between great Bronze Age kings and petty tyrants. (11)
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Professor Eric Cline explores the massive fragmentation of the Amarna archive across global museums and highlights Hugo Winckler&#39;s pivotal role in categorizing the diplomatic letters exchanged between great Bronze Age kings and petty tyrants. (11)
1947 LONG BEACH
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Professor Eric Cline recounts the 1886 discovery of the Amarna tablets, describing how Archibald Henry Sayce initially witnessed the excavation of ancient foundations that would later reveal a massive archive of Bronze Age diplomatic records. (9)
1947 B-17f assembly
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1947 DOUGLAS AIRCRAFT, LONG BEACH
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1945 HOWARD HUGHES &quot;HERCULES.&quot;
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1944 C-47 DOULAS, LONG BEACH
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1944 C-47
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1942 LONG BEACH
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S8 Ep761: Professor Richard Epstein critiques Senator Bernie Sanders&#39; proposed moratorium on AI data centers, arguing that Sanders fundamentally misunderstands innovation and that his socialist rhetoric ignores the economic benefits of decentralized, small-scale te
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Professor Richard Epstein critiques Senator Bernie Sanders&#39; proposed moratorium on AI data centers, arguing that Sanders fundamentally misunderstands innovation and that his socialist rhetoric ignores the economic benefits of decentralized, small-scale technological development and startups. (3)
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S8 Ep761: Jeff Bliss examines California&#39;s &quot;jungle primary&quot; for governor, profiling candidates like Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer, while highlighting Governor Gavin Newsom&#39;s controversial practice of self-funding his book tour to manipulate bestseller lists and local
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Jeff Bliss examines California&#39;s &quot;jungle primary&quot; for governor, profiling candidates like Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer, while highlighting Governor Gavin Newsom&#39;s controversial practice of self-funding his book tour to manipulate bestseller lists and local popularity. (2)
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S8 Ep761: Jeff Bliss discusses President Biden&#39;s Las Vegas visit to promote a &quot;no tax on tips&quot; policy, details local infrastructure like hotel balconies, and describes the futuristic three-story In-N-Out burger joint coming to the Strip area. (1)
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Jeff Bliss discusses President Biden&#39;s Las Vegas visit to promote a &quot;no tax on tips&quot; policy, details local infrastructure like hotel balconies, and describes the futuristic three-story In-N-Out burger joint coming to the Strip area. (1)
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S8 Ep760: Preview for Later Today: Guest: Conrad Black. Black critiques Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney&#39;s political rhetoric, specifically his adversarial stance toward the United States and his efforts to organize &quot;middle powers&quot; against American dominance dur
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Preview for Later Today: Guest: Conrad Black. Black critiques Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney&#39;s political rhetoric, specifically his adversarial stance toward the United States and his efforts to organize &quot;middle powers&quot; against American dominance during recent party conventions.
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Jeff Bliss explores the history and expansion of In-N-Out Burger, tracing its journey from a small 1950s Los Angeles drive-thru to its iconic status and a new massive multi-story location in Las Vegas.
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S8 Ep760: Preview for Later Today Archaeologist Eric Cline discusses a new renaissance in translating the Amarna archives, ancient clay tablets that offer a unique glimpse into the diplomatic relations of Bronze Age superpowers like Egypt.
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Archaeologist Eric Cline discusses a new renaissance in translating the Amarna archives, ancient clay tablets that offer a unique glimpse into the diplomatic relations of Bronze Age superpowers like Egypt.
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S8 Ep760: Preview for Later Today Gene Marks analyzes a study on California&#39;s $20 fast-food minimum wage, which led to a three percent employment decline, the loss of 18,000 jobs, and increased automation as businesses struggle with mandated costs.
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Gene Marks analyzes a study on California&#39;s $20 fast-food minimum wage, which led to a three percent employment decline, the loss of 18,000 jobs, and increased automation as businesses struggle with mandated costs.
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Mariam Wahba reports on the escalating civil war in Sudan, highlighting how foreign intervention from nations like Iran and Turkey has introduced drone warfare, significantly prolonging the conflict and increasing the massive death toll.
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S8 Ep759: STREAM MAKING OF THEBJOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING JIM MCTAGUE, ANATOL LIEVEN,  4-16-2026. 1880 FRENCH IRONCLAD MAGENTA.
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STREAM MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING JIM MCTAGUE, ANATOL LIEVEN,  4-16-2026.
1880 FRENCH IRONCLAD MAGENTA.

The current global landscape is defined by a profound disconnect between market optimism and geopolitical instability. While the S&amp;P 500 and NASDAQ have recently seen &quot;rally mode,&quot; this &quot;bullishness&quot; is described as &quot;irrational exuberance&quot; in the face of ongoing violence in...
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SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 4-16-26.
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1. Tom Modly joins John Batchelor to discuss the Trump administration&#39;s 2027 Navy budget. Secretary John Felin proposes doubling ship production to 34 vessels to expand industrial capacity and secure global oceans.

2. Tom Modly explains the Golden Fleet concept, featuring a potential 40,000-ton battleship. He emphasizes naval a...
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S8 Ep757: 16. Veronique de Rugy addresses common tax myths, explaining that the top 1% already pays 40% of US taxes. She argues that confiscating billionaire wealth would fail to eliminate the massive $25 trillion national deficit.  
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16. Veronique de Rugy addresses common tax myths, explaining that the top 1% already pays 40% of UStaxes. She argues that confiscating billionaire wealth would fail to eliminate the massive $25 trillion national deficit.
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S8 Ep757: 15. Mary Anastasia O&#39;Grady debunks myths about Cuba&#39;s electricity crisis, attributing it to a lack of hard currency rather than the US embargo. The regime prioritizes power for elites and luxury hotels over ordinary citizens.
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15. Mary Anastasia O&#39;Grady debunks myths about Cuba&#39;s electricity crisis, attributing it to a lack of hard currency rather than the US embargo. The regime prioritizes power for elites and luxury hotels over ordinary citizens.
1866 PERU IRONCLADS
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14. Simon Constable laments the decline of the Royal Navy, noting Britain has more admirals than warships. He criticizes Keir Starmer for resisting military budget increases despite rising threats from Russia and Iran.
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S8 Ep757: 13. Simon Constable. Simon Constable laments the decline of the Royal Navy, noting Britain has more admirals than warships. He criticizes Keir Starmer for resisting military budget increases despite rising threats from Russia and Iran.
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13. Simon Constable. Simon Constable laments the decline of the Royal Navy, noting Britain has more admirals than warships. He criticizes Keir Starmer for resisting military budget increases despite rising threats from Russia and Iran.
1870 French ironclad
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S8 Ep756: 12. Phil Swan and Joe Pistrito envision reusable systems landing humans on Mars within a decade. They advocate for infrastructure like mass drivers to reduce transportation costs and facilitate a sustainable multiplanetary human civilization.
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  12. Phil Swan and Joe Pistrito envision reusable systems landing humans on Mars within a decade. They advocate for infrastructure like mass drivers to reduce transportation costs and facilitate a sustainable multiplanetary human civilization.

1910 USS MASSACHUCETTS
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11. Joe Pistrito and Phil Swan analyze the success of the Artemis 2 mission. They argue the space race with China drives NASA priorities, despite technical disagreements regarding commercial versus government-centric architectures.
1890 USS NAHANT,
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S8 Ep756: 10. Andrea Stricker emphasizes targeting Iran&#39;s chemical supply chain involving China, India, and Mexico. She advocates for international pressure through the Australia Group and UN 1540 Committee to prevent further weapons proliferation.
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10. Andrea Stricker emphasizes targeting Iran&#39;s chemical supply chain involving China, India, and Mexico. She advocates for international pressure through the Australia Group and UN 1540 Committee to prevent further weapons proliferation.
1918 SEVASTOPOL
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S8 Ep756: 9. Andrea Stricker discusses Iran&#39;s chemical weapons program, including aerosolized fentanyl. Israel has struck facilities at Imam Hussein University to degrade these capabilities, which Iran co-mingles with its civilian research programs.
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9. Andrea Stricker discusses Iran&#39;s chemical weapons program, including aerosolized fentanyl. Israel has struck facilities at Imam Hussein University to degrade these capabilities, which Iran co-mingles with its civilian research programs.
1897 ADMIRAL BAUDIN FRENCH IRONCLAD
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S8 Ep756: 8. Evan Ellis highlights Argentina&#39;s economic progress under Javier Milei and Luis Caputo. Supported by a new IMF deal, Milei has cut spending to reactivate the economy while the Peronist opposition remains defeated.
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8. Evan Ellis highlights Argentina&#39;s economic progress under Javier Milei and Luis Caputo. Supported by a new IMF deal, Milei has cut spending to reactivate the economy while the Peronist opposition remains defeated.
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S8 Ep756: 7. Evan Ellis discusses the Rodriguez family&#39;s control in Venezuela. He suggests they are slow-walking democratic transitions and exploiting oil deals, hoping to outlast the Trump administration&#39;s pressure and upcoming US midterm elections.
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7. Evan Ellis discusses the Rodriguez family&#39;s control in Venezuela. He suggests they are slow-walking democratic transitions and exploiting oil deals, hoping to outlast the Trump administration&#39;s pressure and upcoming US midterm elections.
1890 USS CAIRO, IRONCLAD
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6. Evan Ellis details China&#39;s deep penetration in Peru, centered on the Chancay port controlled by Cosco. Corruption within Peruvian institutions allows Beijing to dominate strategic sectors like mining and Pacific maritime routes.
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4. Anatol Lieven warns of a global recession fueled by oil shocks and Middle East conflict. He describes Donald Trump as a wrecking ball for American international reputation and diplomatic relations in Europe.
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