S8 Ep1118: The Moscow Summit: Stalin and Mao's Suspicious Alliance GUEST: Nick Bunker In late 1949, Mao Zedong traveled to Moscow seeking Joseph Stalin's sponsorship for the nascent People's Republ...
S8 Ep1118: Truman's Post-Election Struggles and the Rise of Dean Acheson GUEST: Nick Bunker By Labor Day 1949, President Harry Truman's optimistic mood following his 1948 victory had soured as he w...
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S8 Ep1117: MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR, FEATURING JEFF BLISS, MICHAEL VLAHOS, 7-10-26
S8 Ep1116: Headline: SETI vs. UAPs: Distinguishing Science from Folklore Guest: Michael Garrett Garrett clarifies that SETI focuses on astronomy, not atmospheric phenomena like UFOs or UAPs. Whi...
S8 Ep1116: Headline: SETI Protocols and the Scientific Search for Extraterrestrial Life Guest: Michael Garrett Michael Garrett introduces updated SETI protocols for handling potential contact with ...
S8 Ep1116: Headline: Latin America's Shift Toward Democratic Capitalism Guest: Conrad Black Conrad Black observes a "tidal wave" of reform across South America as nations reject left-wing "gangster...
S8 Ep1116: Headline: The Secretive Construction of Iran's Pickaxe Mountain Guest: Andrea Stricker Andrea Stricker warns of a deeply buried nuclear site at Pickaxe Mountain, which may house advanced...
S8 Ep1116: Headline: AI Productivity vs. Headcount in the Small Business Sector Guest: Gene Marks Marks argues that AI is not replacing workers but rather increasing productivity for existing staff...
S8 Ep1116: Headline: Main Street Resilience: Small Business Success in 2026 Guest: Gene Marks Gene Marks reports that American small businesses are thriving, with strong consumer spending and risin...
S8 Ep1116: Headline: Nuclear Safety and the Fog of War in Iran Guest: Henry Sokolski Sokolski examines reports of strikes near Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant, noting that targeting reactors is ...
S8 Ep1116: Headline: The New Space Race: Chinese Advances and Orbital Threats Guest: Henry Sokolski Henry Sokolski discusses China's Long March 10B booster, which successfully demonstrated first-st...
S8 Ep1116: Headline: The Value of Deterrence in a Proliferating World Guest: Peter Huessy Huessy argues that the U.S. nuclear umbrella remains vital for protecting allies like South Korea from Nort...
S8 Ep1116: Headline: Strategic Stability and the Erosion of the Nuclear Taboo Guest: Peter Huessy Peter Huessy explores the weakening nuclear taboo, noting Putin's near-use of tactical nukes in Ukr...
S8 Ep1116: Headline: Italian Summer: Over-Tourism, Extreme Heat, and the Charm of Bassano del Grappa Guest: Lorenzo Fiori Lorenzo Fiori describes record-breaking heat and humidity in Italy, suggest...
S8 Ep1116: Headline: Lancaster County's Economy: Weather Disruptions and Inflationary Pressures Guest: Jim McTague Jim McTague reports on violent thunderstorms in Lancaster County that caused wides...
S8 Ep1116: Headline: Presidential Immunity and the Legal Challenges Facing Donald Trump Guest: Richard Epstein Epstein discusses the Supreme Court's 2024 immunity ruling, distinguishing between off...
S8 Ep1115: Headline: The Myth of Birthright Citizenship and the 14th Amendment Guest: Richard Epstein Professor Richard Epstein analyzes birthright citizenship, arguing the 14th Amendment's origina...
S8 Ep1115: Headline: Las Vegas Sports Expansion and the "Secret Menu" at In-N-Out Guest: Jeff Bliss Bliss discusses the potential for an NBA team in Las Vegas, possibly named the "Las Vegas Jacks."...
S8 Ep1115: Headline: Pacific Watch: High Swells and Beach Controversies in San Diego Guest: Jeff Bliss Jeff Bliss reports from Sail Bay, San Diego, discussing the arrival of massive 30-foot El NiƱo...
S8 Ep1114: Preview for Later Today: Conrad Black discusses the political shift in Latin America, where populist, left-wing regimes are being replaced by democratic, market-oriented governments focu...
S8 Ep1114: Preview for Later Today: Lorenzo Fior recommends an Italian meal near the Dolomites, focusing on ciabatta bread paired with various sauces and white wines. He suggests concluding the din...
S8 Ep1114: Preview for Later Today: Gene Marks reports on the healthy state of American small businesses, citing data from QuickBooks and Clover showing increased revenues and job growth. He notes ...
S8 Ep1114: Preview for Later Today: Jim McTague observes fluctuating gasoline prices in Lancaster County, noting that costs are creeping upward daily due to Middle Eastern violence, impacting even ...
S8 Ep1114: Preview for Later Today: Henry Sokolski analyzes the international rules regarding strikes on nuclear power plants. He explains that under certain conditions, targeting facilities like I...
S8 Ep1114: Preview for Later Today: Peter Huessy examines nuclear deterrence through the lens of the Cuban Missile Crisis and modern challenges. He highlights the necessity of providing adversaries...
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S8 Ep1112: Veronique de Rugy uses a 700-year-old Siena fresco to discuss the virtues of good governance. The artwork illustrates that a flourishing society requires the rule of law and justice. ...
S8 Ep1112: Cliff May explores the historical link between socialism and Islamism, tracing partnerships from early Bolsheviks to the Iranian Revolution. These alliances often end in violence and pur...
S8 Ep1112: Thomas Savidge argues for stringent budget reforms and spending cuts to address the fiscal crisis. He notes that while many elected officials recognize the problem, the priority of polit...
S8 Ep1112: Thomas Savidge warns that the US national debt is reaching dangerous levels relative to GDP. He explains that rising interest costs are now exceeding national defense spending, which thr...
S8 Ep1112: Josh Dean summarizes Kelly Johnson's 14 rules, emphasizing simplicity and speed. These principles required small teams and minimal paperwork to innovate effectively. Before passing away ...
S8 Ep1112: Josh Dean highlights Kelly Johnson's struggle with anxiety and health, alongside the emergence of stealth technology. Under his successor Ben Rich, Skunk Works developed the F-117 Nighth...
S8 Ep1112: Josh Dean recounts Kelly Johnson's creation of the world's first drone for reconnaissance and his failed pitch for an A-12 bomber. He clashed with Defense Secretary Robert McNamara, who ...
S8 Ep1112: Josh Dean explores the Area 51 mysteries and the Gary Powers incident. Many UFO sightings were actually spy planes like the U-2, tested in secret. Despite the shootdown of Powers in 1960...
S8 Ep1112: Josh Dean details the CIA-led U-2 program, designed for high-altitude reconnaissance over the Soviet Union. To achieve 70,000 feet, Johnson created a lightweight glider-like plane. This ...
S8 Ep1112: Josh Dean explains the Skunk Works method through the development of the F-104 Starfighter. Johnson demanded total control and minimal oversight from the Air Force, focusing on speed and...
S8 Ep1112: Josh Dean describes the early days of the Lockheed Corporation and the birth of Skunk Works. After saving the company by fixing the Electra, Kelly Johnson promised a jet fighter in just ...
S8 Ep1112: Josh Dean introduces Kelly Johnson, the brilliant engineer behind the P-38 fighter. Born to hardworking Swedish parents, Johnson overcame poverty to become a legend in aviation. His indu...
S8 Ep1112: Mariam Wahba reports on the brutal persecution of Christians under the Chinese Communist Party's "sinicization" policy. This effort involves rewriting the Bible and mandating state-sanct...
S8 Ep1112: Mary Anastasia O'Grady reports on the earthquake tragedy in Venezuela and the incompetence of the Rodriguez regime. She details how officials like Diosdado Cabello hinder rescue efforts ...
S8 Ep1112: Anatol Lieven explores a potential peace compromise and the risks of escalation. He notes that while Ukraine can make Russia suffer via drone strikes on energy infrastructure, aerial bom...
S8 Ep1112: Anatol Lieven discusses the impact of the Ukraine war on Russian consumers and potential peace terms. He suggests Russia might settle if it abandons Donbass demands, provided the West ba...
S8: Preview for Later Today: Josh Dean discusses the Lockheed Skunk Works and the U-2 spy plane's history. He details the Soviet Union's frustration as their radar detected the high-altitude aircra...
S8 Ep1111: Preview for Later Today: Veronique de Rugy reflects on a Siena fresco contrasting good and bad government. She explores how arbitrary justice leads to societal decay and family destructi...
S8 Ep1111: Preview for Later Today: Anatol Lieven examines the Russia-Ukraine conflict and NATO's cautious escalation. He discusses the supply of Patriot missiles and the risks of direct military c...
S8 Ep1111: Preview for Later Today: Cliff May discusses the uncomfortable historical alliance between socialism and Islamism. He argues that modern supporters often rely on simple "oppressed versus...
S8 Ep1111: Preview for Later Today: Mary Anastasia O'Grady criticizes the U.S. State Department's strategy in Venezuela. She argues that relying on the corrupt Maduro regime for stability after nat...
S8 Ep1111: Preview for Later Today: Mariam Wahba discusses the increasing persecution of Christians in China under the CCP. She recommends that the U.S. State Department redesignate China as a coun...
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