S8 Ep655: 3. Epic Plots, Underworlds, and the Human Cost of Destiny Guest Authors: Scott McGill and Susanna Wright (5) This segment explores the *Aeneid*’s plot, following Aeneas’s journey from the ashes of Troy to the founding of a new Roman lineage in Italy. The
3. Epic Plots, Underworlds, and the Human Cost of Destiny Guest Authors: Scott McGill and Susanna Wright (5) This segment explores the *Aeneid*’s plot, following Aeneas’s journey from the ashes of Troy to the founding of a new Roman lineage in Italy. The authors examine Virgil’s "conversation" with Homer, blending Odyssean wandering with Iliadic warfare. They delve into the terrifyingly visual ...
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S8 Ep655: 2. The Craft of Translating Virgil into Iambic Pentameter Guest Authors: Scott McGill and Susanna Wright (3) The translators explain their pivotal decision to render Virgil’s dactylic hexameter into English iambic pentameter. They argue this meter serves
2. The Craft of Translating Virgil into Iambic Pentameter Guest Authors: Scott McGill and Susanna Wright (3) The translators explain their pivotal decision to render Virgil’s dactylic hexameter into English iambic pentameter. They argue this meter serves as a cultural equivalent to heroic verse in English, providing a structured yet accessible feel for modern readers. The discussion highlights ...
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S8 Ep655: 1. Virgil’s Origins and the Rise of a Roman Poet Guest Authors: Scott McGill and Susanna Wright (1) Professors Scott McGill and Susanna Wright discuss Virgil’s 70 BCE birth near Mantua and his rural upbringing, which deeply influenced his poetry. Despite
1. Virgil’s Origins and the Rise of a Roman Poet Guest Authors: Scott McGill and Susanna Wright (1) Professors Scott McGill and Susanna Wright discuss Virgil’s 70 BCE birth near Mantua and his rural upbringing, which deeply influenced his poetry. Despite his "country mouse" persona, Virgil’s ambition took him to Rome during a period of intense civil war and political transition from Republic to...
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S8 Ep654: STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 3-27-2026, FEATURING JEFF BLISS, LIVE FROM THE LAS VEGAS STRIP
STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 3-27-2026, FEATURING JEFF BLISS, LIVE FROM THE LAS VEGAS STRIP This transcript documents a live broadcast of The John Batchelor Show, featuring a multifaceted dialogue between the host and correspondent Jeff Bliss on location in Las Vegas. The conversation begins by contextualizing global geopolitical tensions in Ukraineand the Persian Gulf befo...
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S8 Ep653: SHOW SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 3-27-2026. 1925 STALIN AND TROTSKY, MOSCOW
SHOW SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 3-27-2026. 1925 STALIN AND TROTSKY, MOSCOW 1. Iran's Nuclear Status and the NPT Framework Guest: Henry Sokolski Summary: Sokolski analyzes Iranian hardliners' threats to withdraw from the Non-Proliferation Treaty. He explores the military risks of targeting nuclear sites like Dimona and the strategic complexities of attacking national electric grids. (1) 2. ...
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S8 Ep652: 16. The Crisis of Activism in Modern Higher Education Guest: Jacob Howland Summary: Howland critiques universities for prioritizing the training of social activists over traditional knowledge transmission. He argues that regarding the professorship as
16. The Crisis of Activism in Modern Higher Education Guest: Jacob Howland Summary: Howland critiques universities for prioritizing the training of social activists over traditional knowledge transmission. He argues that regarding the professorship as a political podium cheats students of a real, broad education. (16) 1891 AUSTIN, TEXAS
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S8 Ep652: 15. The Enlightenment Foundations of American Civic Education Guest: Jacob Howland Summary: Howland discusses Thomas Jefferson’s focus on applied science and the role of liberal education in a republic. He emphasizes Eva Brann’s belief that classroom semi
15. The Enlightenment Foundations of American Civic Education Guest: Jacob Howland Summary: Howland discusses Thomas Jefferson’s focus on applied science and the role of liberal education in a republic. He emphasizes Eva Brann’s belief that classroom seminars cultivate the habits necessary for civil debate. (15) 1906 STANFORD CAMPUS
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S8 Ep652: 14. Political Turmoil and the Homeless Crisis in Los Angeles Guest: Jeff Bliss Summary: Bliss reports on the visual horrors of homeless encampments and the political pressure on Mayor Karen Bass. He also examines the "jungle primary" system and stalled re
14. Political Turmoil and the Homeless Crisis in Los AngelesGuest: Jeff Bliss Summary: Bliss reports on the visual horrors of homeless encampments and the political pressure on Mayor Karen Bass. He also examines the "jungle primary" system and stalled recovery in Pacific Palisades. (14) 1910 LOS ANGELES
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S8 Ep652: 13. Vegas Transformation: Sports, Tech, and Nuclear History Guest: Jeff Bliss Summary: Bliss explores the Las Vegas strip’s evolution into a sports capital and the introduction of Zooks robo-taxis. He notes the area’s grim history with atmospheric nuclear
13. Vegas Transformation: Sports, Tech, and Nuclear History Guest: Jeff Bliss Summary: Bliss explores the Las Vegas strip’s evolution into a sports capital and the introduction of Zooks robo-taxis. He notes the area’s grim history with atmospheric nuclear testing and resulting radiation claims. (13) 1955 FROM LAS VEGAS
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S8 Ep652: 12. The Aftermath of Trotsky’s Death and the Assassin’s Legacy Guest: Josh Ireland Summary: Trotsky dies a day after the attack, while Ramon serves twenty years in a Mexican prison. Caridad lives her final years in bitter exile, and Stalin barely register
12. The Aftermath of Trotsky’s Death and the Assassin’s Legacy Guest: Josh Ireland Summary: Trotsky dies a day after the attack, while Ramon serves twenty years in a Mexican prison. Caridad lives her final years in bitter exile, and Stalin barely registers the mission's success. (12) MAY 1925 MOSCOW
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S8 Ep652: 11. Planning the Assassination with a Mountaineer’s Ice Pick Guest: Josh Ireland Summary: Following a failed armed raid, the NKVD tasks Ramon with murdering Trotsky. They select an ice pick for the attack to ensure a silent kill that carries a brutal, sym
11. Planning the Assassination with a Mountaineer’s Ice Pick Guest: Josh Ireland Summary: Following a failed armed raid, the NKVD tasks Ramon with murdering Trotsky. They select an ice pick for the attack to ensure a silent kill that carries a brutal, symbolic impact. (11) 1924
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S8 Ep652: 10. Infiltrating Trotsky’s Compound Through Seduction Guest: Josh Ireland Summary: Ramon Mercader seduces Sylvia Ageloff to penetrate Trotsky’s fortress in Mexico City. Despite the heavy guard and fortifications, Ramon gains the trust of the household by
10. Infiltrating Trotsky’s Compound Through Seduction Guest: Josh Ireland Summary: Ramon Mercader seduces Sylvia Ageloff to penetrate Trotsky’s fortress in Mexico City. Despite the heavy guard and fortifications, Ramon gains the trust of the household by posing as a politically disinterested playboy. (10) 1923 PRESIDIUM
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S8 Ep652: 9. The Revolutionary Background of the Mercader Family Guest: Josh Ireland Summary: Ireland details the radicalization of the Mercader family, led by the charismatic Caridad. He explains how her son Ramon was recruited by the NKVD during the Spanish Civil
9. The Revolutionary Background of the Mercader Family Guest: Josh Ireland Summary: Ireland details the radicalization of the Mercader family, led by the charismatic Caridad. He explains how her son Ramon was recruited by the NKVD during the Spanish Civil War for future espionage. (9) 1921 MOSCOW RED GUARD
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S8 Ep652: 8. Observing Comet Nuclei and the Outer Planets Guest: Bob Zimmerman Summary: Astronomers witness a rare reversal in a comet’s rotation as its nucleus sublimates. Zimmerman reviews new imagery of Saturn and Neptune, arguing for more orbiters to explore th
8. Observing Comet Nuclei and the Outer Planets Guest: Bob Zimmerman Summary: Astronomers witness a rare reversal in a comet’s rotation as its nucleus sublimates. Zimmerman reviews new imagery of Saturn and Neptune, arguing for more orbiters to explore the solar system's significant "gaps". (8) 2013 VIKING
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S8 Ep652: 7. NASA Restructuring and the Pivot to a Moon Base Guest: Bob Zimmerman Summary: NASA’s new administrator pauses the Lunar Gateway to focus on building a permanent lunar base by 2033. Zimmerman contrasts these government plans with the rapid commercial su
7. NASA Restructuring and the Pivot to a Moon Base Guest: Bob Zimmerman Summary: NASA’s new administrator pauses the Lunar Gateway to focus on building a permanent lunar base by 2033. Zimmerman contrasts these government plans with the rapid commercial success and valuation of SpaceX. (7) NOVEMBER 1962
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S8 Ep652: 6. Italian Soccer Pressure and Meloni’s Cabinet Reshuffle Guest: Lorenzo Fiori Summary: Fiori previews the Azzurri’s high-stakes match against Wales and explains Prime Minister Meloni’s firing of controversial officials. He also stresses the importance of
6. Italian Soccer Pressure and Meloni’s Cabinet Reshuffle Guest: Lorenzo Fiori Summary: Fiori previews the Azzurri’s high-stakes match against Wales and explains Prime Minister Meloni’s firing of controversial officials. He also stresses the importance of authentic Parmesan and the beauty of Sardinian heritage. (6) 1921 MOSCOW
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S8 Ep652: 5. Gas Prices and the Start of Pennsylvania Trout Season Guest: Jim McTague Summary: McTague highlights rising fuel costs and a slowing retail economy in Lancaster County. He contrasts the "amateur hour" of opening day trout fishing with the tranquil, nat
5. Gas Prices and the Start of Pennsylvania Trout Season Guest: Jim McTague Summary: McTague highlights rising fuel costs and a slowing retail economy in Lancaster County. He contrasts the "amateur hour" of opening day trout fishing with the tranquil, native-stocked streams of Central Pennsylvania. (5) 1920 AGITPROP
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S8 Ep652: 4. The Removal Dispute of Judge Pauline Newman Guest: Richard Epstein Summary: Epstein critiques the suspension of 98-year-old Judge Pauline Newman, arguing her colleagues lack cause for removal. He characterizes the move as "manipulative shenanigans" dri
4. The Removal Dispute of Judge Pauline Newman Guest: Richard Epstein Summary: Epstein critiques the suspension of 98-year-old Judge Pauline Newman, arguing her colleagues lack cause for removal. He characterizes the move as "manipulative shenanigans" driven by internal politics rather than intellectual incompetence. (4) 1920 MOSCOW
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S8 Ep652: 3. The SAVE Act and the Debate Over Voter Eligibility Guest: Richard Epstein Summary: Epstein discusses the SAVE Act, which requires documentary proof of citizenship for voting. He weighs the balance between preventing election fraud and the potential bur
3. The SAVE Act and the Debate Over Voter Eligibility Guest: Richard Epstein Summary: Epstein discusses the SAVE Act, which requires documentary proof of citizenship for voting. He weighs the balance between preventing election fraud and the potential burdens placed on legitimate voters by strict identification. (3) 1919 MOSCOW
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S8 Ep652: 2. Taiwanese Nuclear Policy and Barksdale Drone Incursions Guest: Henry Sokolski Summary: Taiwan considers restarting nuclear plants to mitigate energy desperation. Meanwhile, jam-resistant drone swarms at Barksdale Air Force Base suggest potential Chines
2. Taiwanese Nuclear Policy and Barksdale Drone Incursions Guest: Henry Sokolski Summary: Taiwanconsiders restarting nuclear plants to mitigate energy desperation. Meanwhile, jam-resistant drone swarms at Barksdale Air Force Base suggest potential Chinese interference intended to delay American responses to nuclear-related operations. (2) 1919 CIVIL WAR
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S8 Ep652: 1. Iran's Nuclear Status and the NPT Framework Guest: Henry Sokolski Summary: Sokolski analyzes Iranian hardliners' threats to withdraw from the Non-Proliferation Treaty. He explores the military risks of targeting nuclear sites like Dimona and the strate
1. Iran's Nuclear Status and the NPT Framework Guest: Henry SokolskiSummary: Sokolski analyzes Iranianhardliners' threats to withdraw from the Non-Proliferation Treaty. He explores the military risks of targeting nuclear sites like Dimona and the strategic complexities of attacking national electric grids. (1) 1918 BREST-LITOVSK
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S8 Ep651: PREVIEW FOR LATER: Josh Ireland discusses Ramon, the ideological assassin of Leon Trotsky, whose worldview was forged during the Spanish Civil War. Influenced by Stalinist doctrine, Ramon viewed Trotskyists as dangerous as fascists. Despite his competence
PREVIEW FOR LATER: Josh Ireland discusses Ramon, the ideological assassin of Leon Trotsky, whose worldview was forged during the Spanish Civil War. Influenced by Stalinist doctrine, Ramon viewed Trotskyists as dangerous as fascists. Despite his competence, his political naivety led him to become a dedicated Soviet tool abroad. (1) 1937 MEXICO CITY
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S8 Ep650: HEADLINE: The Evolving Skyline of Las Vegas GUEST: Jeff Bliss SUMMARY: Jeff Bliss distinguishes between historic downtown Las Vegas and the famous Strip. They discuss new developments like a baseball stadium and robo-taxis, while noting the area's transit
HEADLINE: The Evolving Skyline of Las Vegas GUEST: Jeff BlissSUMMARY: Jeff Bliss distinguishes between historic downtown Las Vegas and the famous Strip. They discuss new developments like a baseball stadium and robo-taxis, while noting the area's transition from a dusty military stop to a major hub., (2) 1940 CLARK COUNTY
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S8 Ep650: PREVIEW FOR LATER. (3) HEADLINE: Federal Oversight and the SAVE Act GUEST: Richard Epstein SUMMARY: Professor Richard Epstein discusses the SAVE Act and the complexities of federal oversight in state elections. He examines historical legal battles, allega
PREVIEW FOR LATER. (3) HEADLINE: Federal Oversight and the SAVE Act GUEST: Richard Epstein SUMMARY: Professor Richard Epstein discusses the SAVE Act and the complexities of federal oversight in state elections. He examines historical legal battles, allegations of 2020 election irregularities, and the challenges of ensuring non-politicized voting processes.,, (4) 1924 SCOTUS
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S8 Ep650: PREVIEW FOR LATER. (5) HEADLINE: Opening Day of Trout Season in Pennsylvania GUEST: Jim McTague SUMMARY: Fly fisherman Jim McTague discusses the upcoming trout season. He avoids the "amateur hour" of opening day, preferring pristine streams like Penn’s Cr
PREVIEW FOR LATER. (5) HEADLINE: Opening Day of Trout Season in Pennsylvania GUEST: Jim McTague SUMMARY: Fly fisherman Jim McTague discusses the upcoming trout season. He avoids the "amateur hour" of opening day, preferring pristine streams like Penn’s Creek to fish for native brook trout and various imported trout species.,,, (6) 1854 WILLIAM PENN'S GRAVE
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S8 Ep650: PREVIEW FOR LATER. (7) HEADLINE: Iran's Heavy Water Reactor and Nuclear Ambitions GUEST: Henry Sokolski SUMMARY: Henry Sokolski explains the dangers of Iran's heavy water reactor at Arak. These reactors are ideal for producing high-grade plutonium for wea
PREVIEW FOR LATER. (7) HEADLINE: Iran's Heavy Water Reactor and Nuclear AmbitionsGUEST: Henry Sokolski SUMMARY:Henry Sokolski explains the dangers of Iran's heavy water reactor at Arak. These reactors are ideal for producing high-grade plutonium for weapons because they can be refueled without shutting down, facilitating bomb-making capabilities., (8) MARCH 1958
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S8 Ep650: PREVIEW FOR LATER. (9) HEADLINE: The Rapid Pace of Lunar Exploration GUEST: Bob Zimmerman SUMMARY: Bob Zimmerman evaluates NASA's ambitious lunar landing schedule through 2030. He discusses Intuitive Machines’ new low-slung lander design, intended to fix
PREVIEW FOR LATER. (9) HEADLINE: The Rapid Pace of Lunar Exploration GUEST: Bob Zimmerman SUMMARY: Bob Zimmerman evaluates NASA's ambitious lunar landing schedule through 2030. He discusses Intuitive Machines’ new low-slung lander design, intended to fix previous tipping issues, and the challenges of meeting aggressive, Musk-driven mission timelines. (10) AUGUST 1954
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STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING ALAN TONELSON, JIM MCTAGUE, ANATOL LIEVEN. 3-26-26. 1959 This transcript from The John Bachelor Show explores the intersection of artificial intelligence, global labor markets, and escalating geopolitical conflicts. The participants first discuss the practical limitations of AI, noting its tendency to provide confident but erroneous in...
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S8 Ep648: SHOW SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 3-26-26 1920 TROTSKY AND THE ARMORED TRAIN
SHOW SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 3-26-26 1920 TROTSKY AND THE ARMORED TRAIN 1. John Batchelor and Anatol Lieven discuss how the Middle East conflict impacts the global economy through energy and fertilizer shortages. They explore whether major powers like Moscow and Washington are losing focus on the war in Ukraine due to the escalating crisis in the Persian Gulf. (1) 2. Rising oil prices ha...
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S8 Ep647: 16. Guest Max Meizlish explores Iran’s use of "market asymmetry" and information warfare to manipulate global energy prices,. By denying peace progress, Iran spikes oil costs, providing a significant financial boon to Russia,. (16)
16. Guest Max Meizlish explores Iran’s use of "market asymmetry" and information warfare to manipulate global energy prices,. By denying peace progress, Iran spikes oil costs, providing a significant financial boon to Russia,. (16) MAY 1925, HEIR APPARENT TO THE DECEASED LENIN
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S8 Ep647: 15. Guest Veronique de Rugy analyzes the $300 billion cost of the Iran war, detailing legislative paths like reconciliation to bypass Senate filibusters,. She highlights the risks of rising inflation and massive national debt,. (15)
15. Guest Veronique de Rugy analyzes the $300 billion cost of the Iran war, detailing legislative paths like reconciliation to bypass Senatefilibusters,. She highlights the risks of rising inflation and massive national debt,. (15) 2024 MEXICO CITY HPUSE SCENE OF THE MURDER, AUGUST 1940, BY A SPANIARD NKVD ASSASSIN.
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S8 Ep647: 14. Guest Mary Anastasia O'Grady examines Cuba’s desperate plea for private investment amidst an energy crisis. She warns of the regime’s history of exploiting investors and argues that progress requires total democratic regime change,. (14)
14. Guest Mary Anastasia O'Gradyexamines Cuba’s desperate plea for private investment amidst an energy crisis. She warns of the regime’s history of exploiting investors and argues that progress requires total democratic regime change,. (14) 1940 THE ARMORED TRAIN
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S8 Ep647: 13. Guest Cliff May defends the war with Iran as a necessary "war of choice" to deter decades of aggression,. He emphasizes preemptive action against gathering threats and discusses Iran’s crippled regional proxies,. (13)
13. Guest Cliff May defends the war with Iran as a necessary "war of choice" to deter decades of aggression,. He emphasizes preemptive action against gathering threats and discusses Iran’s crippled regional proxies,. (13) 1934
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S8 Ep647: 12. Trotsky’s exile in Mexico was defined by a fatalistic awareness that Stalin’s assassins would eventually succeed. Despite the protection of his entourage and famous hosts like Diego Rivera, he realized no individual could withstand an empire's mobiliz
12. Trotsky’s exile in Mexico was defined by a fatalistic awareness that Stalin’s assassins would eventually succeed. Despite the protection of his entourage and famous hosts like Diego Rivera, he realized no individual could withstand an empire's mobilized secret police. (12) 1928-29
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S8 Ep647: 11. Stalin systematically marginalized Trotsky by suppressing his speeches and removing his allies from the Kremlin. By labeling Trotsky a "gravedigger of the revolution," Stalin used him as a spectre of failure to justify total control and internal purge
11. Stalin systematically marginalized Trotsky by suppressing his speeches and removing his allies from the Kremlin. By labeling Trotsky a "gravedigger of the revolution," Stalin used him as a spectre of failure to justify total control and internal purges of his own peers. (11) 1928 ALMAY-ALTAI WITH NATALYA
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S8 Ep647: 10. Stalin built power through patience and bureaucratic alliances, while the charismatic Trotsky viewed him as a "gray blur". Trotsky’s failure to grasp practical politics was exemplified by his decision to skip Lenin’s funeral, allowing Stalin to positi
10. Stalin built power through patience and bureaucratic alliances, while the charismatic Trotsky viewed him as a "gray blur". Trotsky’s failure to grasp practical politics was exemplified by his decision to skip Lenin’s funeral, allowing Stalin to position himself as the revolution’s rightful heir. (10) 1924
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S8 Ep647: 9. Josh Ireland examines the violent roots of the Russian Revolution, where founders were executed for "Trotskyism". He explores the personal rivalry between Trotsky and Stalin, two outsiders whose shared passion for Marxist theory transformed into a deca
9. Josh Ireland examines the violent roots of the Russian Revolution, where founders were executed for "Trotskyism". He explores the personal rivalrybetween Trotsky and Stalin, two outsiders whose shared passion for Marxist theory transformed into a decades-long conflict that reshaped world history. (9) 1920
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S8 Ep647: 8. The lunar race intensifies as China plans multiple settlements to achieve solar system hegemony. NASA aims to leap ahead using nuclear electric propulsion and competitive private contracts, focusing on redundancy and safety to ensure a sustained Americ
8. The lunar race intensifies as Chinaplans multiple settlements to achieve solar system hegemony. NASA aims to leap ahead using nuclear electric propulsion and competitive private contracts, focusing on redundancy and safety to ensure a sustained Americanpresence on the lunar surface. (8) 1917-18
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S8 Ep647: 7. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman outlines a mission to establish a permanent moon base by the early 2030s. The plan utilizes commercial providers like SpaceX and Blue Origin to secure the "high ground" and prepare for future Mars exploration before Ch
7. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman outlines a mission to establish a permanent moon base by the early 2030s. The plan utilizes commercial providers like SpaceX and Blue Origin to secure the "high ground" and prepare for future Mars exploration before Chinacan dominate the region. (7) 1923
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S8 Ep647: 6. Scientific testing reveals that AI agents can go rogue, potentially compromising private information like bank statements. Despite these risks, participants believe humans maintain an advantage through innovation, as AI merely scrapes existing data rat
6. Scientific testing reveals that AI agentscan go rogue, potentially compromising private information like bank statements. Despite these risks, participants believe humans maintain an advantage through innovation, as AImerely scrapes existing data rather than creating original, competitive thoughts. (6) 1914
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S8 Ep647: 5. This discussion focuses on the unreliability of AI, noting its tendency to "hallucinate" and apologize for errors. Experts suggest the future belongs to those with imagination who can test AI relentlessly, warning of a class divide between AI-savvy wor
5. This discussion focuses on the unreliability of AI, noting its tendency to "hallucinate" and apologize for errors. Experts suggest the future belongs to those with imagination who can test AIrelentlessly, warning of a class dividebetween AI-savvy workers and those left behind. (5) 1907 PETERSBURG SOVIET
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S8 Ep647: 4. Conrad Black notes that while Canadians support regime change in Iran, they view themselves as spectators regarding oil impacts. He emphasizes that closing the Strait of Hormuz constitutes a war on the world, though Canada lacks the naval resources to
4. Conrad Black notes that while Canadians support regime change in Iran, they view themselves as spectators regarding oil impacts. He emphasizes that closing the Strait of Hormuz constitutes a war on the world, though Canada lacks the naval resources to assist in reopening it. (4) 1906
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S8 Ep647: 3. Economist John Cochrane warns that government subsidies for high gas prices compound oil shocks into inflation. Comparing current trends to 1979, he argues that price controls lead to shortages, while free-market incentives are necessary to encourage p
3. Economist John Cochrane warns that government subsidies for high gas prices compound oil shocks into inflation. Comparing current trends to 1979, he argues that price controls lead to shortages, while free-market incentives are necessary to encourage production and efficient consumption. (3) 1906 TROTSKY ON TRIAL WITH CO-DEFENDANT REVOLUTIONARIES
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S8 Ep647: 2. Rising oil prices have significantly increased Russian confidence and revenue, providing an extra $150 million daily. However, a potential U.S. ground war in Iran could force a choice between defending Ukraine or the Gulf, potentially allowing China to
2. Rising oil prices have significantly increased Russian confidence and revenue, providing an extra $150 million daily. However, a potential U.S. ground war in Iran could force a choice between defending Ukraine or the Gulf, potentially allowing China to decisively intervene in either theater. (2) 1902 TROTSKY IN SIBERIA EXILE
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S8 Ep647: 1. John Batchelor and Anatol Lieven discuss how the Middle East conflict impacts the global economy through energy and fertilizer shortages. They explore whether major powers like Moscow and Washington are losing focus on the war in Ukraine due to the esc
1. John Batchelor and Anatol Lieven discuss how the Middle East conflictimpacts the global economy through energy and fertilizer shortages. They explore whether major powers like Moscow and Washington are losing focus on the war in Ukraine due to the escalating crisis in the Persian Gulf. (1) 1902 LEV TROTSKY IN EXILE AND FIRST WIFE ALEXANDRA SOKOLOSKAYA
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S8 Ep646: PREVIEW FOR LATER. Guest: Cliff May. May challenges the definition of "imminent threat" regarding Iran. He argues that waiting for a literal finger on the trigger before responding is a dangerous and unnecessary interpretation of international law. (1)
PREVIEW FOR LATER. Guest: Cliff May. May challenges the definition of "imminent threat" regarding Iran. He argues that waiting for a literal finger on the trigger before responding is a dangerous and unnecessary interpretation of international law. (1) 1707
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S8 Ep645: PREVIEW FOR LATER. Guest: John Cochrane. Cochrane discusses economic impacts of oil price shocks. He warns that political interference like price controls and taxes fails to increase supply, instead causing shortages, gas lines, and inefficient resource d
PREVIEW FOR LATER. Guest: John Cochrane. Cochrane discusses economic impacts of oil price shocks. He warns that political interference like price controls and taxes fails to increase supply, instead causing shortages, gas lines, and inefficient resource distribution. (1) XERXES THE FIRST OF PERSIA
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S8 Ep645: PREVIEW FOR LATER. Guest: Anatol Lieven. Lieven analyzes how the war in Iran triggers energy shortages, fueling the rise of Germany’s AFD and France’s National Rally. These shifts threaten to create ungovernable coalitions and disrupt mainstream European
PREVIEW FOR LATER. Guest: Anatol Lieven. Lieven analyzes how the war in Iran triggers energy shortages, fueling the rise of Germany’s AFD and France’s National Rally. These shifts threaten to create ungovernable coalitions and disrupt mainstream European stability. (4) 1839 RHINELAND-PALATINATE
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S8 Ep645: PREVIEW FOR LATER. Guest: Mary Anastasia O’Grady. O'Grady outlines requirements for a free Cuba, emphasizing that removing nominal leaders like Díaz-Canel is insufficient. True change requires dismantling the entire regime apparatus, including top general
PREVIEW FOR LATER. Guest: Mary Anastasia O’Grady. O'Grady outlines requirements for a free Cuba, emphasizing that removing nominal leaders like Díaz-Canel is insufficient. True change requires dismantling the entire regime apparatus, including top generals and influential Castro family members. (5) 1920 HAVANA
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S8 Ep644: PREVIEW FOR LATER. Guest: Josh Ireland. Ireland explores the rivalry between Stalin and Trotsky. He details Stalin’s patient bureaucratic alliances, contrasting his calculated approach with Trotsky’s charismatic but ultimately less effective leadership st
PREVIEW FOR LATER. Guest: Josh Ireland. Ireland explores the rivalry between Stalin and Trotsky. He details Stalin’s patient bureaucratic alliances, contrasting his calculated approach with Trotsky’s charismatic but ultimately less effective leadership style for listeners. (2) 1881 EXECUTION OF THE PEOPLE'S WILL
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