S8 Ep797: 8. Headline: Typhoon Recovery and Systemic Corruption in the Northern Marianas Guest: Cleo Paskal Summary: A super typhoon has devastated the Northern Mariana Islands, leaving residents without water or electricity. However, there are significant concernR
8. Headline: Typhoon Recovery and Systemic Corruption in the Northern Marianas Guest: Cleo Paskal Summary:A super typhoon has devastated the Northern Mariana Islands, leaving residents without water or electricity. However, there are significant concerns that federal relief funds will be misused due to a history of unaccounted-for billions and local officials with ties to Chinese casinos. 8 196...
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S8 Ep797: 7. Headline: Canadian Diplomacy: The Tug-of-War Between the U.S. and China Guest: Charles Burton Summary: Experts discuss the potential for long-term concessions to China in exchange for short-term trade benefits during an upcoming Trump-Xi meeting. Canad
7. Headline: Canadian Diplomacy: The Tug-of-War Between the U.S. and China Guest: Charles Burton Summary:Experts discuss the potential for long-term concessions to China in exchange for short-term trade benefits during an upcoming Trump-Xi meeting. Canada faces internal pressure to diversify trade toward China, despite concerns about espionage and foreign interference in its political and econo...
11m Apr 28
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S8 Ep797: 6. Headline: Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen and Iraqi Militia Aggression Guest: Bridget Toomey Summary: The UN has largely been pushed out of Houthi-controlled territory due to the illegal detention of 73 local staff members. Meanwhile, in Iraq, the U.S. ha
6. Headline: Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen and Iraqi Militia Aggression Guest: Bridget Toomey Summary: The UN has largely been pushed out of Houthi-controlled territory due to the illegal detention of 73 local staff members. Meanwhile, in Iraq, the U.S. has designated several militia commanders involved in attacks against energy infrastructure and American personnel in the region. 6 1958 YEMEN
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S8 Ep797: 5. Headline: The Houthi Wildcard: Maritime Chokepoints and Strategic Leverage Guest: Bridget Toomey Summary: Bridget Toomey explains how the Houthis use the Bab el-Mandeb as a maritime chokehold to influence the international economy. Reports suggest the
5. Headline: The Houthi Wildcard: Maritime Chokepoints and Strategic Leverage Guest: Bridget ToomeySummary: Bridget Toomey explains how the Houthis use the Bab el-Mandeb as a maritime chokehold to influence the international economy. Reports suggest the Houthis have explored charging illegal tolls of up to $2 million per ship for transit through the Red Sea using cryptocurrency. 5 1949 YEMEN
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S8 Ep797: 4. Headline: Life Under Siege: Economic Pressure and Regime Stability in Iran Guest: Jonathan Sayeh Summary: Jonathan Sayeh describes the dire conditions inside Iran, where a U.S. Navy blockade is freezing the economy and threatening food security. Despit
4. Headline: Life Under Siege: Economic Pressure and Regime Stability in Iran Guest: Jonathan Sayeh Summary:Jonathan Sayeh describes the dire conditions inside Iran, where a U.S. Navy blockade is freezing the economy and threatening food security. Despite significant infrastructure damage, the regime's political leadership remains intact, focusing on reorganizing security forces and increasing ...
6m Apr 28
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S8 Ep797: 3. Headline: Escalating Negotiations: The Straits of Hormuz and Nuclear Files Guest: Jonathan Sayeh Summary: The discussion centers on the fragmented leadership in Tehran and whether negotiations will cover all fronts or remain separate. Iran is increasin
3. Headline: Escalating Negotiations: The Straits of Hormuz and Nuclear Files Guest: Jonathan Sayeh Summary:The discussion centers on the fragmented leadership in Tehran and whether negotiations will cover all fronts or remain separate. Iran is increasingly emboldened, using its control over the Straits of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb as powerful leverage against the United States and global ec...
14m Apr 28
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S8 Ep797: 2. Headline: Saturday Night Assassination Attempt and the Danger of Misinformation Guest: Bill Roggio Summary: Batchelor and Roggio reflect on an assassination attempt by an American citizen at a Washington ballroom. They warn against the rapid spread of
2. Headline: Saturday Night Assassination Attempt and the Danger of Misinformation Guest: Bill RoggioSummary: Batchelor and Roggio reflect on an assassination attempt by an American citizen at a Washington ballroom. They warn against the rapid spread of conspiracy theories following violent events, noting how misinformation has become mainstream. They emphasize that political violence is unacce...
6m Apr 28
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S8 Ep797: 1. Headline: The Iran War on Pause: Diplomacy and Asymmetric Strategy Guest: Bill Roggio Summary: John Batchelor and Bill Roggio discuss the current pause in the Iran war, characterized by President Trump's decision to halt negotiations. While Iran's conv
1. Headline: The Iran War on Pause: Diplomacy and Asymmetric Strategy Guest: Bill Roggio Summary: John Batchelor and Bill Roggio discuss the current pause in the Iran war, characterized by President Trump's decision to halt negotiations. While Iran's conventional military has suffered significant damage, concerns remain regarding its asymmetric warfare capabilities and its strategy to outlast t...
12m Apr 28
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S8 Ep796: Preview for Later: Economic Desperation and Food Security in Iran GUEST: Jonathan Sayeh Jonathan Sayeh reports on Iran's dire economic situation, where citizens ignore safety warnings to work. While starvation isn't widespread yet, food security remains a
Preview for Later: Economic Desperation and Food Security in Iran GUEST: Jonathan Sayeh Jonathan Sayehreports on Iran's dire economic situation, where citizens ignore safety warnings to work. While starvation isn't widespread yet, food security remains a major concern as the regime faces potential internal momentum. 181O BRITISH AUDIENCE AT THE SHAH OFPERSIA
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S8 Ep796: Preview for Later: Economic Desperation and Food Security in Iran GUEST: Jonathan Sayeh Jonathan Sayeh reports on Iran's dire economic situation, where citizens ignore safety warnings to work. While starvation isn't widespread yet, food security remains a
Preview for Later: Economic Desperation and Food Security in Iran GUEST: Jonathan Sayeh Jonathan Sayehreports on Iran's dire economic situation, where citizens ignore safety warnings to work. While starvation isn't widespread yet, food security remains a major concern as the regime faces potential internal momentum. 1721 ASIA
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S8 Ep795: Preview for Later: Syria's Struggle for Investment Amid Terror Ties GUEST: Ahmad Sharawi Ahmad Sharawi examines President Al-Shara's efforts to secure Gulf investment. Foreign capital remains hesitant because the Syrian army continues to integrate foreign
Preview for Later: Syria's Struggle for Investment Amid Terror Ties GUEST: Ahmad Sharawi Ahmad Sharawiexamines President Al-Shara's efforts to secure Gulf investment. Foreign capital remains hesitant because the Syrianarmy continues to integrate foreign jihadists, maintaining the nation's long-standing status as a state sponsor of terror. 1910 DAMASCUS
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S8 Ep794: Preview for Later: The Strengthening Tehran-Moscow Geopolitical Axis GUEST: Ambassador Edmund Fitton-Brown Ambassador Edmund Fitton-Brown analyzes the strategic alignment between Iran and Russia. Their partnership involves drone technology and oil trade,
Preview for Later: The Strengthening Tehran-Moscow Geopolitical Axis GUEST: Ambassador Edmund Fitton-Brown Ambassador Edmund Fitton-Brown analyzes the strategic alignment between Iran and Russia. Their partnership involves drone technology and oil trade, creating a sharp geopolitical divide as both nations coordinate interests against Western influence. 1654 ARABIA
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S8 Ep794: Preview for Later: Russia's Recruitment for a New Drone Army GUEST: John Hardie John Hardie explains Russia's initiative to train drone operators at a vocational school. Recruits are offered high pay and frontline exemptions to operate long-range attack d
Preview for Later: Russia's Recruitment for a New Drone Army GUEST: John Hardie John Hardie explains Russia's initiative to train drone operators at a vocational school. Recruits are offered high pay and frontline exemptions to operate long-range attack drones, though actual combat deployment risks remain uncertain. 1952
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S8 Ep794: Preview for Later: Lebanon's Failed Promise to Disarm Hezbollah GUEST: David Daoud John Batchelor and David Daoud discuss the Lebanese government's failure to disarm Hezbollah. Despite ceasefire promises, Israeli forces discovered active weapons caches, r
Preview for Later: Lebanon's Failed Promise to Disarm Hezbollah GUEST: David Daoud John Batchelor and David Daoud discuss the Lebanese government's failure to disarm Hezbollah. Despite ceasefire promises, Israeli forces discovered active weapons caches, revealing the government's inability or unwillingness to confront the group effectively. 1900 LEBANON
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S8 Ep793: In their final discussion, Gaius and Germanicus explore the nature of political violence, comparing the Roman Empire's origins to the 21st-century American Republic. Gaius observes that Rome was founded on calculated, physical violence, with Octavian "
In their final discussion, Gaius and Germanicus explore the nature of political violence, comparing the Roman Empire'sorigins to the 21st-century American Republic. Gaius observes that Rome was founded on calculated, physical violence, with Octavian "stepping over bodies" to secure the throne. Conversely, Germanicus argues that modern Americanviolence is largely ritualistic and symbolic, amplif...
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S8 Ep793: The dialogue continues with a focus on how the modern emperor utilizes diplomatic deadlines to navigate complex geopolitical crises. Three critical "clocks" are identified: mid-May trade negotiations with Emperor Xi Jinping in Beijing, a 60-day Congressio
The dialogue continues with a focus on how the modern emperor utilizes diplomatic deadlines to navigate complex geopolitical crises. Three critical "clocks" are identified: mid-May trade negotiations with Emperor Xi Jinping in Beijing, a 60-day Congressional window regarding war powers, and the upcoming November federal elections. Germanicus suggests that the President's transactional nature an...
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S8 Ep793: In the spring of 92 AD, Gaius and Germanicus gather in a Londinium wine bar to analyze the 3,400-year history of conflict in the Middle East. They compare the modern American President to the dramatic and often violent outbursts of Emperor Nero. Germanicu
In the spring of 92 AD, Gaius and Germanicus gather in a Londinium wine bar to analyze the 3,400-year history of conflict in the Middle East. They compare the modern American President to the dramatic and often violent outbursts of Emperor Nero. Germanicus argues that while Israel and Iran are currently locked in an existential struggle seeking each other's total diminishment, the United States...
26m Apr 27
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S8 Ep792: 4. HEADLINE: Resistance Behind Bars: Evin Prison Trials and the Victory of Daily Disobedience GUEST AUTHOR: Nilo Tabrizy SUMMARY: Nilo Tabrizy highlights the enduring defiance of the Iranian uprising. She describes a symbolic "trial" staged by fem
4. HEADLINE: Resistance Behind Bars: Evin Prison Trials and the Victory of Daily Disobedience GUEST AUTHOR: Nilo Tabrizy SUMMARY: Nilo Tabrizy highlights the enduring defiance of the Iranian uprising. She describes a symbolic "trial" staged by female political prisoners in Evin Prison, including Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi, against judges who sentence protesters to death. Despite 19,000 arr...
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S8 Ep792: 3. HEADLINE: The Machinery of Fear: The IRGC Octopus and Gen Z's Defiant Rage GUEST AUTHOR: Nilo Tabrizy SUMMARY: Nilo Tabrizy details the machinery of state repression, describing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as an "octopus" influencing t
3. HEADLINE: The Machinery of Fear: The IRGC Octopus and Gen Z's Defiant Rage GUEST AUTHOR: Nilo Tabrizy SUMMARY: Nilo Tabrizy details the machinery of state repression, describing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as an "octopus" influencing the economy and social behavior through units like the Basij. The regime weaponizes grief, attacking funerals to prevent them from becoming rev...
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S8 Ep792: 2. HEADLINE: Historical Alienation: From the 1953 Coup to the 1979 Revolution GUEST AUTHOR: Nilo Tabrizy SUMMARY: Nilo Tabrizy explores the deep historical grievances that paved the way for modern Iranian unrest. The discussion centers on the 1953 coup ag
2. HEADLINE: Historical Alienation: From the 1953 Coup to the 1979 Revolution GUEST AUTHOR: Nilo Tabrizy SUMMARY: Nilo Tabrizy explores the deep historical grievances that paved the way for modern Iranianunrest. The discussion centers on the 1953 coup against Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh, orchestrated by the CIA and MI6 to counter his popular push to nationalize oil. This foreign interfere...
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S8 Ep792: 1. HEADLINE: Catalyst and Slogan: The Death of Jina Amini and the Kurdish Roots of Uprising GUEST AUTHOR: Nilo Tabrizy SUMMARY: Guest author Nilo Tabrizy discusses the catalyst for Iran's 2022 uprising: the tragic death of Jina Mahsa Amini. She traces the
1. HEADLINE: Catalyst and Slogan: The Death of Jina Amini and the Kurdish Roots of Uprising GUEST AUTHOR: Nilo Tabrizy SUMMARY: Guest author Nilo Tabrizy discusses the catalyst for Iran's 2022 uprising: the tragic death of Jina Mahsa Amini. She traces the "Woman, Life, Freedom" slogan to Kurdish roots and Abdullah Öcalan's ideology regarding gender equality and radical democracy. Tabrizy descri...
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S8 Ep791: 8. The Billiard Kings and Remarkable Upward Mobility The partnership of Michael Phelan and Hugh Collender revolutionized American billiards by patenting improved table cushions. Their business was so successful that they manufactured a gold-ornamented p
8. The Billiard Kings and Remarkable Upward Mobility The partnership of Michael Phelan and Hugh Collenderrevolutionized American billiards by patenting improved table cushions. Their business was so successful that they manufactured a gold-ornamented pool table for General Ulysses S. Grant, which was later installed in the White House. At its peak, their massive factory spanned an entire city b...
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S8 Ep791: 7. Pioneers, Soldiers, and the Irish Frontier Seeking better wages, many immigrants left New York for the frontier. John Colleen moved to Buffalo to work for the railroad, eventually seeing his children become successful lawyers and police captains. In Mi
7. Pioneers, Soldiers, and the Irish Frontier Seeking better wages, many immigrants left New York for the frontier. John Colleen moved to Buffalo to work for the railroad, eventually seeing his children become successful lawyers and police captains. In Minnesota, Peter Lynch and his family worked for ten years in New York to save enough to purchase cheap government land, eventually building a t...
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S8 Ep791: 6. Castle Garden Records and the Nativist Backlash In 1855, New York State opened Castle Garden to centralize immigration and protect new arrivals from urban swindlers. Hubert Glynn, a bilingual clerk, managed the station's meticulous records for nearly f
6. Castle Garden Records and the Nativist Backlash In 1855, New York State opened Castle Garden to centralize immigration and protect new arrivals from urban swindlers. Hubert Glynn, a bilingual clerk, managed the station's meticulous records for nearly four decades. These records were far more detailed than federal manifests, documenting occupations and personal wealth, but they were tragicall...
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S8 Ep791: 5. The Fighting 69th and the Struggle for Acceptance Irish immigrants joined the "Fighting 69th" militia for military training and to show gratitude toward the country that provided them security. During the Civil War, Captain James Cavanagh displayed ext
5. The Fighting 69th and the Struggle for Acceptance Irish immigrants joined the "Fighting 69th" militia for military training and to show gratitude toward the country that provided them security. During the Civil War, Captain James Cavanagh displayed extraordinary bravery at the Battle of Antietam, vowing to hold his position until the "last one of us" was killed. Despite heroic service at Fre...
12m Apr 27
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S8 Ep791: 4. George Fox: The Rise of an Ambitious Merchant Tailor George Fox exemplifies the entrepreneurial ambition inherent in many Irish immigrants. Trained as a tailor, he initially earned a pittance sewing for major retailers but eventually opened his own sho
4. George Fox: The Rise of an Ambitious Merchant Tailor George Fox exemplifies the entrepreneurial ambition inherent in many Irish immigrants. Trained as a tailor, he initially earned a pittance sewing for major retailers but eventually opened his own shop on Broadway. Fox became a master of self-promotion, advertising extensively and providing free, high-quality clothing to President Millard F...
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S8 Ep791: 3. Survival and Hardship in New York's Five Points Famine immigrants endured the horrors of "coffin ships," where diseases like typhus and cholera claimed the lives of roughly ten percent of passengers. Upon arriving in New York with no formal inspection,
3. Survival and Hardship in New York's Five Points Famine immigrants endured the horrors of "coffin ships," where diseases like typhus and cholera claimed the lives of roughly ten percent of passengers. Upon arriving in New York with no formal inspection, many settled in the notorious Old Brewery tenement in Five Points. This squalid industrial building lacked basic ventilation and windows. Men...
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S8 Ep791: 2. The Great Hunger and the Logistics of Forced Migration The Great Famine was caused by a North American fungus transported via guano, which devastated Ireland's potato crop starting in 1845. Because half the population relied solely on potatoes for sust
2. The Great Hunger and the Logistics of Forced Migration The Great Famine was caused by a North Americanfungus transported via guano, which devastated Ireland's potato crop starting in 1845. Because half the population relied solely on potatoes for sustenance, the blight caused immediate, widespread starvation. On the Lansdowne estate, the Marquess decided to pay for the passage of 2,000 tenan...
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S8 Ep791: 1. The Living Legacy of Immigrant Savings Bank Records In 1896, Kate Murphy visited the "Irish Palace" in New York, a fundraising event featuring a giant map of Ireland filled with native soil. Moved by the experience, she knelt to kiss the ground of Coun
1. The Living Legacy of Immigrant Savings Bank Records In 1896, Kate Murphy visited the "Irish Palace" in New York, a fundraising event featuring a giant map of Ireland filled with native soil. Moved by the experience, she knelt to kiss the ground of County Fermanagh, illustrating the enduring psychological bond Famine immigrants maintained with their homeland. Author Tyler Anbinder notes that ...
8m Apr 27
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S8 Ep790: 8. Headline: The Battle of Monuments and the Dark Legacy of Revolution Guest Author: Robert G. Parkinson The final segment discusses the "Battle of Monuments" between the Cresup and Logan families, which persisted into the early 20th century. Parkinson re
  8. Headline: The Battle of Monuments and the Dark Legacy of Revolution Guest Author: Robert G. Parkinson The final segment discusses the "Battle of Monuments" between the Cresup and Logan families, which persisted into the early 20th century. Parkinson reflects on the "darkness" of the frontier, viewing colonial institutions as a "flicker" of light used to make sense of a terrifying world. He...
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S8 Ep790: 7. Headline: The Battle of Narratives: Jefferson vs. Luther Martin Guest Author: Robert G. Parkinson Jefferson's use of the lament sparked a fierce controversy with Luther Martin, an attorney general married into the Cresup family. Martin obsessively chal
7. Headline: The Battle of Narratives: Jefferson vs. Luther Martin Guest Author: Robert G. Parkinson Jefferson'suse of the lament sparked a fierce controversy with Luther Martin, an attorney general married into the Cresup family. Martin obsessively challenged Jefferson's portrayal of the Cresups as murderers, defending them as heroic pioneers. Despite these disputes, the lament became a staple...
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S8 Ep790: 6. Headline: The Death of Logan and Thomas Jefferson's Enlightenment Battle Guest Author: Robert G. Parkinson Parkinson reveals the mysterious end of Logan, who was allegedly murdered by his own nephew around 1780 for being "too dangerous" as a persuasive
6. Headline: The Death of Logan and Thomas Jefferson's Enlightenment Battle Guest Author: Robert G. Parkinson Parkinson reveals the mysterious end of Logan, who was allegedly murdered by his own nephew around 1780 for being "too dangerous" as a persuasive orator. Meanwhile, Thomas Jefferson featured Logan's Lament in his book, Notes on the State of Virginia. Jefferson used the speech to challen...
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S8 Ep790: 5. Headline: The Transformation of Michael Cresup: From Villain to Patriot Hero Guest Author: Robert G. Parkinson Michael Cresup led his riflemen on a grueling march to Boston, though George Washington initially found them problematic and undisciplined. H
5. Headline: The Transformation of Michael Cresup: From Villain to Patriot Hero Guest Author: Robert G. Parkinson Michael Cresup led his riflemen on a grueling march to Boston, though George Washington initially found them problematic and undisciplined. However, the patriot press rebranded Cresup and his men as "America's secret weapons," portraying them as "natural men" capable of defeating Br...
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S8 Ep790: 4. Headline: Logan's Vengeance and the Rise of Lord Dunmore's War Guest Author: Robert G. Parkinson Following the murder of his family, Logan transformed from a diplomat into an avenger, killing nearly 20 people in retaliatory raids. This violence contrib
4. Headline: Logan's Vengeance and the Rise of Lord Dunmore's War Guest Author: Robert G. ParkinsonFollowing the murder of his family, Logan transformed from a diplomat into an avenger, killing nearly 20 people in retaliatory raids. This violence contributed to Lord Dunmore's War, a military expedition launched by Virginia'sgovernor to secure land claims at the forks of the Ohio. Amidst this ch...
7m Apr 27
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S8 Ep790: 3. Headline: The Yellow Creek Massacre and the Chaos of Colonial Tribalism Guest Author: Robert G. Parkinson This segment details the 1774 massacre at Yellow Creek, where eight Mingo people, including Logan's brother and sister, were murdered by settlers.
3. Headline: The Yellow Creek Massacre and the Chaos of Colonial Tribalism Guest Author: Robert G. ParkinsonThis segment details the 1774 massacre at Yellow Creek, where eight Mingo people, including Logan's brother and sister, were murdered by settlers. Parkinson argues that colonial settlers from Pennsylvania and Virginia acted just as "tribal" as the native groups they fought. Following a Br...
12m Apr 27
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S8 Ep790: 2. Headline: George Washington, Land Speculation, and the Heart of Darkness Theme Guest Author: Robert G. Parkinson Parkinson explores the theme of "bewilderment" on the American frontier, drawing parallels to Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness. He suggest
2. Headline: George Washington, Land Speculation, and the Heart of Darkness Theme Guest Author: Robert G. Parkinson Parkinson explores the theme of "bewilderment" on the American frontier, drawing parallels to Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness. He suggests the American backcountry was a "dark place" where dreams of empire and land speculation often led to horror. A central figure in this narrat...
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S8 Ep790: 1. Headline: The Origins of Logan's Lament and Frontier Misidentification Guest Author: Robert G. Parkinson Professor Robert G. Parkinson introduces his book, Heart of American Darkness, focusing on the 1775 publication of Logan's Lament. This famous docu
1. Headline: The Origins of Logan's Lament and Frontier Misidentification Guest Author: Robert G. ParkinsonProfessor Robert G. Parkinson introduces his book, Heart of American Darkness, focusing on the 1775 publication of Logan's Lament. This famous document recorded the reflections of the Mingo chief Logan regarding the 1774 murder of his family. Logan famously blamed the atrocity on Colonel C...
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S8 Ep788: 4. Dallas and the Currawong Dallas, an 11.5-year-old "spood" (dog) in Sydney, has a new addition to his local "fan club": the Currawong (referred to as a "carajong"). These black birds with white-tipped wings are larger than magpies and are described as d
4. Dallas and the Currawong Dallas, an 11.5-year-old "spood" (dog) in Sydney, has a new addition to his local "fan club": the Currawong (referred to as a "carajong"). These black birds with white-tipped wings are larger than magpies and are described as docile but very smart "spies". Recently, a Currawong was caught on camera attempting to steal Dallas's favorite tennis ball from the back porc...
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S8 Ep789: 3. Cricket Corruption and Pitch Injuries Investigations are ongoing into a T20 cricket match held on February 17th between Canada and New Zealand. The International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Canadian Cricket Board are looking into allegations of match
3. Cricket Corruption and Pitch Injuries Investigations are ongoing into a T20 cricket match held on February 17th between Canada and New Zealand. The International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Canadian Cricket Board are looking into allegations of match-fixing after New Zealand won by eight wickets despite not being significantly stronger than the Canadian team. Suspicion arose due to Canada...
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S8 Ep788: 2. Monitor Lizards in the Home In Noosa, Queensland—an area described as "snake central"—a resident discovered a two-to-three-foot monitor lizard hiding under their bed. These reptiles are often mistaken for brown snakes because of their long, brownish-gr
2. Monitor Lizards in the Home In Noosa, Queensland—an area described as "snake central"—a resident discovered a two-to-three-foot monitor lizard hiding under their bed. These reptiles are often mistaken for brown snakes because of their long, brownish-gray tails, but they are scaly, "dragon-like" creatures with very sharp teeth used for ripping apart small animals. Monitor lizards are highly ...
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S8 Ep788: 1. Climate and Fuel Security Australia's El Niño forecast has been upgraded to a "Super El Niño," characterized by catastrophically dry conditions and record-high temperatures. This shift is driven by the Pacific Ocean exceeding normal temperatures by an
1. Climate and Fuel Security Australia's El Niño forecast has been upgraded to a "Super El Niño," characterized by catastrophically dry conditions and record-high temperatures. This shift is driven by the Pacific Ocean exceeding normal temperatures by an average of 6°C near the equator, with a "warm slab" of water 250 meters below the surface preventing the ocean from cooling. These conditions...
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S8 Ep787: 4 HEADLINE: The Ecological Role and Bioethics of the Independent Dog GUESTS: Jessica Pierce and Mark Bekoff SUMMARY: This segment defines the "universal dog" as a creature that adapts its style and behavior to its specific environmental niche, from desert
   4 HEADLINE: The Ecological Role and Bioethics of the Independent Dog GUESTS: Jessica Pierce and Mark Bekoff SUMMARY: This segment defines the "universal dog" as a creature that adapts its style and behavior to its specific environmental niche, from deserts to high latitudes. The guests emphasize that dogs retain a "DNA memory" and latent potential for wild behaviors, such as the killing bite...
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S8 Ep787: 3 HEADLINE: Reproduction, Social Intelligence, and Lifespan in a Self-Sustaining World GUESTS: Jessica Pierce and Mark Bekoff SUMMARY: Reproduction will shift toward a communal approach where male dogs and "alloparents"—such as aunts, uncles, and older si
3 HEADLINE: Reproduction, Social Intelligence, and Lifespan in a Self-Sustaining World GUESTS: Jessica Pierce and Mark Bekoff SUMMARY: Reproduction will shift toward a communal approach where male dogs and "alloparents"—such as aunts, uncles, and older siblings—contribute to rearing puppies. To maximize the survival of their young in harsh environments, dogs may transition to a single annual re...
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S8 Ep787: 2 HEADLINE: Physical Evolution: Snouts, Size, and Camouflage in the Wild GUESTS: Jessica Pierce and Mark Bekoff SUMMARY: In a post-human world, dogs will undergo significant physical transformations driven by survival needs rather than human preference. S
2 HEADLINE: Physical Evolution: Snouts, Size, and Camouflage in the Wild GUESTS: Jessica Pierce and Mark Bekoff SUMMARY: In a post-human world, dogs will undergo significant physical transformations driven by survival needs rather than human preference. Short-snouted breeds will likely disappear because they cannot breathe well during the intense exercise required to defend territories or hunt....
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S8 Ep787: **1** **HEADLINE:** Imagining the Psychology and Pack Behavior of Post-Human Dogs **GUESTS:** Jessica Pierce and Mark Bekoff **SUMMARY:** John Bachelor explores a thought experiment regarding dogs surviving in a world without human intervention. The gu
   1 HEADLINE: Imagining the Psychology and Pack Behavior of Post-Human Dogs GUESTS: Jessica Pierce and Mark Bekoff SUMMARY: John Bachelor explores a thought experiment regarding dogs surviving in a world without human intervention. The guests posit that while dogs will adopt wolf-like social structures and organization, they will not physically revert to wolves, likely remaining smaller on ...
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S8 Ep786: 8. Roosevelt achieved a historic landslide, winning 46 states and defying the Literary Digest poll. This victory signaled a major political realignment, as FDR carried 104 of 106 major cities. Pietrusza emphasizes that the support of urban immigrant popul
  8. Roosevelt achieved a historic landslide, winning 46 states and defying the Literary Digest poll. This victory signaled a major political realignment, as FDR carried 104 of 106 major cities. Pietrusza emphasizes that the support of urban immigrant populations solidified the modern Democratic coalition for decades. 8 1936 LEND YOUR BINOCULARS TO THE NAVY
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S8 Ep786: 7. During the campaign, Eleanor Roosevelt emerged as a powerful asset, bridging gaps with the African-American community. While Landon's polling momentum faded, Roosevelt campaigned aggressively. He famously concluded at Madison Square Garden by declaring
7. During the campaign, Eleanor Roosevelt emerged as a powerful asset, bridging gaps with the African-Americancommunity. While Landon's polling momentum faded, Roosevelt campaigned aggressively. He famously concluded at Madison Square Garden by declaring he "welcomed the hatred" of the nation's "economic royalists". 7 1937 MIAMI
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S8 Ep786: 6. Republicans struggled to find a challenger, eventually selecting Kansas Governor Alf Landon. Known as the "Kansas Coolidge," Landon had balanced his state's budget but lacked Roosevelt's charisma. Pietrusza notes Landonwas an unremarkable campaigner wh
6. Republicans struggled to find a challenger, eventually selecting Kansas Governor Alf Landon. Known as the "Kansas Coolidge," Landon had balanced his state's budget but lacked Roosevelt's charisma. Pietrusza notes Landonwas an unremarkable campaigner whose poor radio presence proved a significant disadvantage in the modern era. 6 1936 WARM SPRINGS
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S8 Ep786: 5. Media tycoon William Randolph Hearst turned against Roosevelt as the New Deal's tax policies targeted the wealthy. Pietrusza recounts Hearst's controversial 1934 meeting with Adolf Hitler and his immense media influence. Ultimately, Hearst's "soak the
5. Media tycoon William Randolph Hearst turned against Roosevelt as the New Deal's tax policies targeted the wealthy. Pietrusza recounts Hearst's controversial 1934 meeting with Adolf Hitler and his immense media influence. Ultimately, Hearst's "soak the rich" tax concerns led him to break definitively with the president. 5 1936 OPENING SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK
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S8 Ep786: 4. The election featured threats from the Socialist and Communist parties. While Norman Thomas drew urban votes, Earl Browder's Communist Party supported Roosevelt through a "popular front" to oppose fascism. Radical agrarianism in the Midwest, led by fig
4. The election featured threats from the Socialist and Communist parties. While Norman Thomas drew urban votes, Earl Browder's Communist Party supported Roosevelt through a "popular front" to oppose fascism. Radical agrarianism in the Midwest, led by figures like Minnesota's Floyd Olson, added further instability. 4 1936 FEDERAL SURPLUS
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