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 Italian engineer Umberto Nobile planned their North Pole airship expediti
1. Headline: The Secret Meeting at Uranaborg Guest Author: Mark PiesingSummary: Mark Piesing discusses the 1925 secret meeting in Norway where legendary explorer Roald Amundsen and Italian engineer Umberto Nobile planned their North Pole airship expedition. Driven by financial needs, unfinished business, and political pressure, these complex characters formed an uneasy, historic alliance. (17)
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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, proposing a 450-ship fleet by 2040 that emphasizes submarines, unma
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, proposing a 450-ship fleet by 2040 that emphasizes submarines, unmanned platforms, and a robust logistics force. Number: 4 (12)1941 ATLANTIC CHARTER
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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 high-end carriers with affordable frigates and unmanned vessels to main
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 high-end carriers with affordable frigates and unmanned vessels to maintain global presence and ensure war-winning capability. Number: 3 (11) 1943 USS BROOKLYN CRUISER
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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 China’s Western Pacific ambitions as a modern "inner German border" re
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 China’s Western Pacific ambitions as a modern "inner German border" requiring a strategy of naval primacy. Number:1 (9) 1905 ADMIRAL KORNILOV
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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 China’s Western Pacific ambitions as a modern "inner German border" re
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 China’s Western Pacific ambitions as a modern "inner German border" requiring a strategy of naval primacy. Number:1 (9) 1912 KAISER
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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 like Yen, and the personal redemption found by veterans Campbell and Se
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 like Yen, and the personal redemption found by veterans Campbell and Searcy. (8) 1940 HO CHI MINH
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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, revealing how the poison persists in food chains and affects future ge
7. Guest Author: George Black Headline:Identifying Dioxin Hotspots and Multigenerational Damage Summary:Canadian and Vietnamese scientists identified dioxin hotspots at old airbases, revealing how the poison persists in food chains and affects future generations. (7) 1968 AUSTRALIA CAMP
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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 the founding of Project RENEW to address unexploded wartime ordnance.
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 the founding of Project RENEW to address unexploded wartime ordnance. (6) 1966 EVACUATION FROM VC
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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 normalization between the United States and Vietnam for decades. (5)
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 normalization between the United States and Vietnam for decades. (5) 1968 THIRD MARINES
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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 faith became the war’s true political turning point. (4)
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 faith became the war’s true political turning point. (4) 1968 PLAF (VIET CONG) BEFORE TET
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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 critical strategic importance of the rugged, North Vietnamese-controlled As
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 critical strategic importance of the rugged, North Vietnamese-controlled Ashau Valley. (3) 1968 AUSTRALIA IN VIETNAM
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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, and the strategic creation of the Ho Chi Minh Trail. (1)
2. Guest Author: George Black Headline:Technology, Defoliation, and Dioxin's Legacy Summary: Black details the 1965 escalation, the use of Agent Orange to defoliate jungles, and early warnings regarding the high toxicity of dioxin to humans. (2) 1968 VIETNAM
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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, and the strategic creation of the Ho Chi Minh Trail. (1)
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, and the strategic creation of the Ho Chi Minh Trail. (1) 1970 VIETNAM
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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)
1. Jeremy Zakis details severe floodingin northern Australia, explaining how Queensland’s unique geography traps water. He also warns about bull sharks appearing in flooded rivers. (26)
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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)
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)
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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 national side. (27)V
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 national side. (27)
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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)
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)
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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 Russian leadership today. The file also notes the post-war silence of W
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 Russian leadership today. The file also notes the post-war silence of Western newspapers, which often suppressed accounts of the heavy censorship they once endured. (25) 1942 CHURCHILL, HARRIMAN, STALIN
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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 marries her and successfully negotiates her escape from the Soviet Union,
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 marries her and successfully negotiates her escape from the Soviet Union, leading to a new life in Cairo and London, despite suspicions of being a spy. (24) 1942 MOSCOW
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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 concludes her story with a "happy ending," as Nadia eventually immigrates
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 concludes her story with a "happy ending," as Nadia eventually immigrates to Israel in the 1970s, finally escaping the long cycle of Russian brutality. (23) 1942 ROSTOV
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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 Richard Sorge and Whitaker Chambers, Nadia’s experiences in the West even
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 Richard Sorge and Whitaker Chambers, Nadia’s experiences in the West eventually fueled her secret dissidence against Stalin’s increasingly brutal and murderous regime. (22) 1942 LONDON
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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 Parker’s true loyalties—whether he was a British, American, or Soviet sp
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 Parker’s true loyalties—whether he was a British, American, or Soviet spy—remains unresolved, illustrating the pervasive atmosphere of suspicion and paranoia within the Metropol. (21) 1942 BRITS IN NORTH AFRICA
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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 Soviet Union. Natalia suffered a tragic fate, enduring ten years in
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 Soviet Union. Natalia suffered a tragic fate, enduring ten years in the Gulag for her association with him, illustrating the immense danger faced by truth-seekers. (20) 1942 LIVERPOOL
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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 story exposes the Soviet betrayal of Polish officers while providing
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 story exposes the Soviet betrayal of Polish officers while providing a lighter, yet insightful, perspective on the grand tragedies of Moscow. (19) 1942
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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 survival. British communist Charlotte Haldane arrives, idealistically se
1. Alan Philps introduces *The Red Hotel*, detailing Moscow's Metropol Hotel in 1941. Foreign correspondentsstruggled with Soviet censorship while relying on Russian secretaries for survival. British communist Charlotte Haldane arrives, idealistically seeking to report on the "heroic" Red Army while navigating the starvation and chaos of the early war years. (18) 1942 MOSCOW
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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 yielded, later calling it the "biggest mistake" of his life. This "seizur
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 yielded, later calling it the "biggest mistake" of his life. This "seizure" of power eventually led to the Night of the Long Knives. (8) 1933 BERLIN
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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 control by appointing Werner von Blomberg as Minister of Defense. Hinde
7. In January 1933, President Hindenburg dismissed Schleicherafter the latter requested martial law to stabilize the country. Despite rumors of a military coup, Hindenburg maintained control by appointing Werner von Blomberg as Minister of Defense. Hindenburg is depicted as a stubborn, manipulative figure managing Germany’s collapse. (7) 1933 BERLIN. HITLER DEPARTS HINDENBERG.
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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-chancellorship. While Strasser sought to save the movement through compromi
6. By late 1932, the Nazi party faced financial bankruptcy and mounting electoral losses. Kurt von Schleicherattempted to dismantle the NSDAP by offering Gregor Strasser the vice-chancellorship. While Strasser sought to save the movement through compromise, Hitler remained steadfast, eventually declaring a minor victory in Lippe as a triumph. (6) 1933 BERLIN
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S8 Ep549: 5. Following the November defeat, Hitler faced internal party rifts between Gregor Strasser’s coalition-building and Joseph Goebbels’ hardline stance. A farcical "underwear scene" occurred when Hitler was pulled off a train to prevent a compromise with Sc
5. Following the November defeat, Hitler faced internal party rifts between Gregor Strasser’s coalition-building and Joseph Goebbels’ hardline stance. A farcical "underwear scene" occurred when Hitler was pulled off a train to prevent a compromise with Schleicher. Despite the loss, Franz von Papeninitiated secret negotiations with Hitler. (5) 1933 BERLIN
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S8 Ep549: 4. Hitler pioneered the use of airplanes for political campaigning, allowing him to reach "heartland Germany" efficiently. Despite his powerful oratory, the November 6, 1932, election resulted in a loss of two million votes. Commentators deemed Hitler "wa
4. Hitler pioneered the use of airplanes for political campaigning, allowing him to reach "heartland Germany" efficiently. Despite his powerful oratory, the November 6, 1932, electionresulted in a loss of two million votes. Commentators deemed Hitler "washed up" after voters turned away following his refusal to compromise. (4) 1933 BERLIN
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S8 Ep549: 3. Ryback explains how the Reichstag became gridlocked after Hitler refused to join a coalition. The Nazis intentionally paralyzed legislation to break the democratic system. Hermann Göring, a distinguished war hero, served as Reichstag President, while H
3. Ryback explains how the Reichstag became gridlocked after Hitler refused to join a coalition. The Nazis intentionally paralyzed legislation to break the democratic system. Hermann Göring, a distinguished war hero, served as Reichstag President, while Hitler established his headquarters at the Hotel Kaiserhof, directly facing the chancellery. (3) 1933 NSDAP DEMO
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S8 Ep549: 2. Ryback introduces pivotal figures like Gregor Strasser, the party’s socialist organizer, and Kurt von Schleicher, Berlin’s ultimate power broker. He details the contrast between Hitler’s fanaticism and Strasser’s gregariousness. Additionally, he descri
2. Ryback introduces pivotal figures like Gregor Strasser, the party’s socialist organizer, and Kurt von Schleicher, Berlin’s ultimate power broker. He details the contrast between Hitler’s fanaticism and Strasser’s gregariousness. Additionally, he describes Franz von Papen as Schleicher’s puppet and the SA’s role in militarizing German politics. (2) 1933 HITLER AND GOERING IN BERLIN
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S8 Ep549: 1. Timothy Ryback describes the August 13, 1932, meeting where President Hindenburg offered Hitler a coalition role. Hitler, an "all-or-nothing" man, refused, demanding the chancellorship following his party’s 37% election success. Hindenburg, viewing Hit
1. Timothy Ryback describes the August 13, 1932, meeting where President Hindenburg offered Hitler a coalition role. Hitler, an "all-or-nothing" man, refused, demanding the chancellorship following his party’s 37% election success. Hindenburg, viewing Hitler as a "Bohemian corporal," hesitated to grant total control to the divisive figure. (1) 1933 GOEBELS AND SA.
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S8 Ep549: 8. LeMay’s Complicated Legacy Post-war, LeMay builds the Strategic Air Command but struggles with political life in Washington. His uncompromising approach to combat backfires during Vietnam, leading to public caricatures. His career ends in controversy f
8. LeMay’s Complicated Legacy Post-war, LeMay builds the Strategic Air Command but struggles with political life in Washington. His uncompromising approach to combat backfires during Vietnam, leading to public caricatures. His career ends in controversy following a failed vice-presidential run on George Wallace’s segregationist ticket in 1968. (17) 1942  DOOLITTLE RAID, RUPTURED DUCK
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S8 Ep549: 7. The Devastating Aftermath The firebombing results in 105,000 deaths, surpassing the destruction in Dresden and Hamburg. LeMay’s success validates his tactical gamble, leading to the systematic burning of other Japanese cities throughout the summer. Sco
7. The Devastating Aftermath The firebombing results in 105,000 deaths, surpassing the destruction in Dresden and Hamburg. LeMay’s success validates his tactical gamble, leading to the systematic burning of other Japanese cities throughout the summer. Scott notes that this conventional campaign had already crippled Japan before the atomic bomb. (16) 1946 TOKYO
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S8 Ep549: 6. The Horror of the Firestorm The March 9–10 raid unleashes a catastrophic firestorm that devours 16 square miles of Tokyo. Survivors recount the horrors of hurricane-force winds and melting glass as traditional defenses fail. The raid creates an apocaly
6. The Horror of the Firestorm The March 9–10 raid unleashes a catastrophic firestorm that devours 16 square miles of Tokyo. Survivors recount the horrors of hurricane-force winds and melting glass as traditional defenses fail. The raid creates an apocalyptic wasteland, overwhelming communal shelters and killing those trapped in the inferno. (15) 1945 TOKYO AFTER THE B-29 FIREBOMBING
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S8 Ep549: 5. Preparation for Firebombing LeMay prepares for the March 9 raid by stripping B-29s of guns to maximize bomb loads. Despite warnings of high casualties, he orders 325 bombers to fly at just 5,000 feet. He targets Tokyo’s densest residential ward, Asakus
5. Preparation for FirebombingLeMay prepares for the March 9 raid by stripping B-29s of guns to maximize bomb loads. Despite warnings of high casualties, he orders 325 bombers to fly at just 5,000 feet. He targets Tokyo’s densest residential ward, Asakusa, aiming to destroy the heart of the city. (14) 1945 PUGET SOUND IN TOKYO BAY
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S8 Ep549: 4. A Radical Shift in Tactics LeMay secretly develops a radical plan for low-altitude night bombing using incendiaries. Tests in Utah revealed that Tokyo's dense wooden architecture was highly flammable. Believing he might be fired if he fails, LeMay prep
4. A Radical Shift in Tactics LeMay secretly develops a radical plan for low-altitude night bombing using incendiaries. Tests in Utah revealed that Tokyo's dense wooden architecture was highly flammable. Believing he might be fired if he fails, LeMay prepares for a dramatic shift in strategy without seeking approval from Washington. (13) 1920 TOKYO
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S8 Ep549: 3. LeMay Takes Command Pragmatic problem-solver Curtis LeMay replaces Hansel after results stagnate. Scott explores LeMay’s hardscrabble background and his willingness to bypass bureaucracy for results. Upon arriving in the Marianas, LeMay realizes that h
3. LeMay Takes Command Pragmatic problem-solver Curtis LeMay replaces Hansel after results stagnate. Scott explores LeMay’s hardscrabble background and his willingness to bypass bureaucracy for results. Upon arriving in the Marianas, LeMay realizes that high-altitude bombing is ineffective and begins tinkering with tactics to break the stalemate. (12) 1944 TOKYO
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S8 Ep549: 2. The Failure of Precision BombingPrecision bombing fails due to Japan’s notorious weather, violent jet streams, and B-29 mechanical issues. Scott details the challenges of 3,000-mile roundtrip missions and the growing debate over shifting from pinpoint
2. The Failure of Precision BombingPrecision bombing fails due to Japan’s notorious weather, violent jet streams, and B-29 mechanical issues. Scott details the challenges of 3,000-mile roundtrip missions and the growing debate over shifting from pinpoint targets to the firebombing of cities, a strategy already employed by the British in Europe. (11) 1944 TOKYO
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S8 Ep549: In these interview segments, James M. Scott discusses his book *Black Snow*, which chronicles the American air campaign against Japan during World War II. (9)
In these interview segments, James M. Scott discusses his book *Black Snow*, which chronicles the American air campaign against Japan during World War II. (9) In these interview segments, James M. Scott discusses his book *Black Snow*, which chronicles the American air campaign against Japan during World War II. (9) 1923 TOKYO AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE
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S8 Ep548: FULL STREAM 3-6-2026 1569 LONDFULL STREAM 3-6-2026 1569 LONDINIUM In this broadcast, host John Batchelor is joined by guesINIUM In this broadcast, host John BaTchelor is joined by guests Jeff Bliss of "Pacific Watch" and Germanicus (Michael Vlahos).
FULL STREAM 3-6-2026 1569 LONDINIUM In this broadcast, host John Batchelor is joined by guests Jeff Bliss of "Pacific Watch" and Germanicus (Michael Vlahos). Jeff Bliss details a West Coast in transition, beginning with Las Vegas, which is rebuilding through massive infrastructure projects like the Bright Line high-speed rail and the Boring Company. He contrasts the privately-financed Bright ...
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S8 Ep547: SHOW SCHEDULE 3-6-2026 APRIL 30, 1789 NEW YORK INAUGURATION
SHOW SCHEDULE 3-6-2026 APRIL 30, 1789 NEW YORK INAUGURATION ### HEADLINE: LAS VEGAS CONSTRUCTION AND THE DECLINE OF WEST COAST CITIES SUMMARY: Jeff Bliss discusses Las Vegas's massive infrastructure projects, including Brightline rail, while contrasting its growth with the "ghost town" atmospheres currently found in Reno and Portland. GUEST: Jeff Bliss NUMBER: 1 (1) ### HEADLINE: GAVIN NEWSOM...
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S8 Ep546: ### HEADLINE: WEBB TELESCOPE DATA AND THE BIOLOGICAL RISKS OF WEIGHTLESSNESS SUMMARY: Bob Zimmerman analyzes new asteroid data from Webb and a study suggesting microgravity increases blood clot risks, emphasizing the need for artificial gravity in space
### HEADLINE: WEBB TELESCOPE DATA AND THE BIOLOGICAL RISKS OF WEIGHTLESSNESS SUMMARY:Bob Zimmerman analyzes new asteroid data from Webb and a study suggesting microgravity increases blood clot risks, emphasizing the need for artificial gravity in space. GUEST: Bob ZimmermanNUMBER: 16 (16) 1958
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S8 Ep546: ### HEADLINE: THE RISE OF THE PRIVATE SPACE INDUSTRY AND GLOBAL COMPETITION SUMMARY: Bob Zimmerman highlights VAST’s private space station, Spanish and South Korean rocket startups, and Japan’s recent struggles with repeated orbital launch failures. GUEST
### HEADLINE: THE RISE OF THE PRIVATE SPACE INDUSTRY AND GLOBAL COMPETITION SUMMARY:Bob Zimmerman highlights VAST’s private space station, Spanish and South Korean rocket startups, and Japan’s recent struggles with repeated orbital launch failures. GUEST: Bob ZimmermanNUMBER: 15 (15) October 1957
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S8 Ep546: ### HEADLINE: CHINA’S ENERGY DEPENDENCE AND THE REBUILDING OF IRAN SUMMARY:Max Meizlish discusses China's reliance on Iranian oil and proposes a U.S. "economic strike force" to stabilize Iran while excluding Chinese interests from reconstruction. GUEST: M
### HEADLINE: CHINA’S ENERGY DEPENDENCE AND THE REBUILDING OF IRAN SUMMARY:Max Meizlish discusses China's reliance on Iranian oil and proposes a U.S. "economic strike force" to stabilize Iran while excluding Chinese interests from reconstruction. GUEST: Max Meizlish NUMBER: 14 (14) 1793
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S8 Ep546: ### HEADLINE: THE TAX CODE ORIGINS OF HIGH AMERICAN HEALTHCARE COSTS SUMMARY: Veronique de Rugy traces modern healthcare expenses to a 1920s tax error and advocates for health savings accounts to restore consumer control and transparency. GUEST: Veronique
### HEADLINE: THE TAX CODE ORIGINS OF HIGH AMERICAN HEALTHCARE COSTS SUMMARY:Veronique de Rugy traces modern healthcare expenses to a 1920s tax error and advocates for health savings accounts to restore consumer control and transparency. GUEST: Veronique de Rugy NUMBER: 13 (13) NOVEMBER 1899
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S8 Ep546: ### HEADLINE: EXTRAORDINARY RENDITION AND THE RESTORATION OF CHARLES IISUMMARY: Dennis Sewall describes Downing’s betrayal of former allies, his role in capturing regicides, and the grisly display of Cromwell’s head at the House of Commons. GUEST: Denniis
### HEADLINE: EXTRAORDINARY RENDITION AND THE RESTORATION OF CHARLES IISUMMARY: Dennis Sewall describes Downing’s betrayal of former allies, his role in capturing regicides, and the grisly display of Cromwell’s head at the House of Commons. GUEST: Denniis Sewall NUMBER:12 (12) 1838 Dorchester looking to Boston
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S8 Ep546: ### HEADLINE: CROMWELL’S DEATH AND DOWNING’S SECRET DEAL WITH THE KING SUMMARY:Dennis Sewall recounts the "dummy" funeral of Oliver Cromwell and George Downing’s opportunistic decision to offer state secrets to the exiled King Charles II. GUEST:Dennis Sew
### HEADLINE: CROMWELL’S DEATH AND DOWNING’S SECRET DEAL WITH THE KING SUMMARY:Dennis Sewall recounts the "dummy" funeral of Oliver Cromwell and George Downing’s opportunistic decision to offer state secrets to the exiled King Charles II. GUEST:Dennis Sewall NUMBER: 11 (11) 1806 North End Boston
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S8 Ep546: ### HEADLINE: THE RISE OF GEORGE DOWNING UNDER CROMWELL’S PROTECTORATESUMMARY: Dennis Sewall explores George Downing’s role as Cromwell’s intelligence chief and his mission to study Dutch economic success to help transform England into a trading power. GU
### HEADLINE: THE RISE OF GEORGE DOWNING UNDER CROMWELL’S PROTECTORATESUMMARY: Dennis Sewall explores George Downing’s role as Cromwell’s intelligence chief and his mission to study Dutch economic success to help transform England into a trading power. GUEST: Dennis Sewall NUMBER: 10 (10) 1806 Boston
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