S8 Ep392: Guest: Padraic Scanlan. Scanlan details the volatility in the Irish countryside, the use of coercion acts, and the lack of circulating cash as evidence of uncivilization.
Guest: Padraic Scanlan. Scanlan details the volatility in the Irish countryside, the use of coercion acts, and the lack of circulating cash as evidence of uncivilization. 1847 EIRE
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S8 Ep392: Guest: Padraic Scanlan. Scanlan discusses Prime Minister Peel's famine relief efforts via Indian corn imports and the Duke of Wellington's skepticism regarding reports of Irish starvation.
Guest: Padraic Scanlan. Scanlan discusses Prime Minister Peel's famine relief efforts via Indian corn imports and the Duke of Wellington's skepticism regarding reports of Irish starvation. 1850 IRELAND TENANTS
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S8 Ep391: Cleo Paskal details Chinese influence patterns, including weaponized healthcare in the Solomons and casinos in Saipan, while noting new US efforts to support Palau's sovereignty against destabilization.
Cleo Paskal details Chinese influence patterns, including weaponized healthcare in the Solomons and casinos in Saipan, while noting new US efforts to support Palau's sovereignty against destabilization. 1870 COOK MONUMENT
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S8 Ep391: Cleo Paskal reports from Yap on China constructing a strategic runway on the island of Woleai to gain influence, noting the United States lacks a necessary physical presence in Micronesia.
Cleo Paskal reports from Yap on China constructing a strategic runway on the island of Woleai to gain influence, noting the United States lacks a necessary physical presence in Micronesia. 1888 Cook monument
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S8 Ep391: Cliff May of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies analyzes the strategic necessity of securing Greenland against Russian and Chinese threats, advocating for a NATO-led solution and increased defense spending.
Cliff May of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies analyzes the strategic necessity of securing Greenlandagainst Russian and Chinese threats, advocating for a NATO-led solution and increased defense spending. 1890 greenland
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S8 Ep391: 5. Jim McTague McTague reports on Lancaster County’s frozen yet resilient economy, noting full factory order books and labor shortages despite the cold weather currently suppressing human activity,,.
5. Jim McTague McTague reports on Lancaster County’s frozen yet resilient economy, noting full factory order books and labor shortages despite the cold weather currently suppressing human activity,,. 1900 Erie Railroad
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S8 Ep390: Richard Epstein contrasts the Minnesota-ICE conflict with the Whiskey Rebellion, arguing against deporting non-criminal long-term residents and criticizing the administration's harsh rhetoric and refusal to compromise.
Richard Epstein contrasts the Minnesota-ICE conflict with the Whiskey Rebellion, arguing against deporting non-criminal long-term residents and criticizing the administration's harsh rhetoric and refusal to compromise. 1958
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S8 Ep390: Richard Epstein of the Hoover Institution endorses Kevin Walsh for the Fed, arguing that while independent boards challenge executive power, long-standing institutions gain legal legitimacy through historical prescription.
Richard Epstein of the Hoover Institution endorses Kevin Walsh for the Fed, arguing that while independent boards challenge executive power, long-standing institutions gain legal legitimacy through historical prescription. 1931 SCOTUS
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S8 Ep390: Lorenzo Fiori reports Milan requires artificial snow for the Olympics, detailing security controversies regarding the US delegation's protection and recommending local sparkling wines from the Italian region.
Lorenzo Fiori reports Milan requires artificial snow for the Olympics, detailing security controversies regarding the USdelegation's protection and recommending local sparkling wines from the Italian region. 1572 MILAN
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S8 Ep390: Jeff Bliss reports heavy Sierra snowpack is quenching California's thirst, also noting the seventy-fifth anniversary of Nevada atomic tests and new Las Vegas rail options connecting the desert city.
Jeff Bliss reports heavy Sierra snowpack is quenching California's thirst, also noting the seventy-fifth anniversary of Nevada atomic tests and new Las Vegas rail options connecting the desert city. 1951 LAS VEGAS
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S8 Ep389: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Jeff Bliss. Bliss recounts how open-air atomic "shots" in Nevada became spectacular Las Vegas tourist attractions 75 years ago, eventually stopping due to widespread radioactive fallout.
PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Jeff Bliss. Bliss recounts how open-air atomic "shots" in Nevada became spectacular Las Vegas tourist attractions 75 years ago, eventually stopping due to widespread radioactive fallout. 1957
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S8 Ep389: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Cliff May. May discusses the President's focus on defending the Americas, specifically questioning NATO's role and European willingness to protect vulnerable regions like Greenland.
PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Cliff May. May discusses the President's focus on defending the Americas, specifically questioning NATO's role and European willingness to protect vulnerable regions like Greenland. 1940
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S8 Ep389: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Jim McTague. McTague argues that leased androids will replace unreliable human workers in the home care industry, addressing labor shortages despite high annual costs.
PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Jim McTague. McTague argues that leased androids will replace unreliable human workers in the home care industry, addressing labor shortages despite high annual costs. 1954
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S8 Ep389: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Padraic Scanlan. Scanlan details how Parliament's market-based relief strategies and public works programs exacerbated the Irish famine, forcing starving people into insufficient, grueling labor.
PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Padraic Scanlan. Scanlan details how Parliament's market-based relief strategies and public works programs exacerbated the Irish famine, forcing starving people into insufficient, grueling labor. 1931 CABINET ROOM
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S8 Ep389: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Henry Sokolski. Sokolski explains a three-stage strategy to disable enemies via information warfare and alliance disruption, noting U.S. military containment strategies remain outdated.
PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Henry Sokolski. Sokolski explains a three-stage strategy to disable enemies via information warfare and alliance disruption, noting U.S. military containment strategies remain outdated. 1930
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S8 Ep389: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Zimmerman observes that while European nations like Germany are slowly adopting private space enterprise models, they remain years behind American commercial innovation.
PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Zimmerman observes that while European nations like Germany are slowly adopting private space enterprise models, they remain years behind American commercial innovation. 1957
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S8 Ep388: SHOW SCHEDULE 1-29-2026 1942 LANCASTER PA, ARMISTICE DAY IN WARTIME
SHOW SCHEDULE 1-29-2026 1942 LANCASTER PA, ARMISTICE DAY IN WARTIME Guest: Anatol Lieven. Lieven of the Quincy Institute discusses breaking news that Vladimir Putin has agreed to a one-week ceasefire on Ukrainian cities following a request from Donald Trump. Lieven views this as a significant positive signal of Putin's desire to maintain good standing with the incoming administration, though h...
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S8 Ep387: Guest: Padraic Scanlan. Scanlan details the biological cause of the famine: Phytophthora infestans, a water mold that originated in Mexico. He explains that because Irish potatoes were genetically identical clones grown from cuttings, they had zero res
Guest: Padraic Scanlan. Scanlan details the biological cause of the famine: Phytophthora infestans, a water mold that originated in Mexico. He explains that because Irish potatoes were genetically identical clones grown from cuttings, they had zero resistance to the pathogen, which destroyed both growing crops and stored food, leaving the population with no buffer against starvation.
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S8 Ep387: Guest: Padraic Scanlan. Scanlan explains the Victorian view of the famine through the lens of economist Thomas Malthus, who believed the "generous" potato encouraged overpopulation. He notes that British policymakers viewed the famine as a natural, inevit
Guest: Padraic Scanlan. Scanlan explains the Victorian view of the famine through the lens of economist Thomas Malthus, who believed the "generous" potato encouraged overpopulation. He notes that British policymakers viewed the famine as a natural, inevitable correction and feared that providing aid would discourage the Irish poor from developing a "civilized" work ethic.
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S8 Ep387: Guest: Padraic Scanlan. Scanlan discusses the structure of Irish land ownership, using Shirley Castle as an example of the disconnect between landlords and tenants. He explains that while the landscape looked ancient, landlords were actually modern, sophi
Guest: Padraic Scanlan. Scanlan discusses the structure of Irish land ownership, using Shirley Castle as an example of the disconnect between landlords and tenants. He explains that while the landscape looked ancient, landlords were actually modern, sophisticated merchants who extracted rent from a tenant class living on small, unimproved plots known as "conacres."
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S8 Ep387: Guest: Padraic Scanlan. Scanlan, author of Rot, introduces the history of the Irish Famine by recounting a folk story about Queen Victoria visiting the devastated village of Skibbereen. He sets the context by explaining how the pre-famine Irish economy re
Guest: Padraic Scanlan. Scanlan, author of Rot, introduces the history of the Irish Famine by recounting a folk story about Queen Victoria visiting the devastated village of Skibbereen. He sets the context by explaining how the pre-famine Irish economy relied entirely on the high-yield potato, which allowed landlords to pay incredibly low wages to a capital-poor population.
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S8 Ep387: Guest: Professor Evan Ellis. Ellis describes the unstable power dynamics in Venezuela, where the Rodriguez faction cooperates with the U.S. on oil to prevent economic collapse. He warns that rival criminal factions, including the ELN and military figures,
Guest: Professor Evan Ellis. Ellis describes the unstable power dynamics in Venezuela, where the Rodriguez faction cooperates with the U.S. on oil to prevent economic collapse. He warns that rival criminal factions, including the ELNand military figures, may sabotage this arrangement if they fear being betrayed or marginalized by the current leadership. 1870 CARACAS
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S8 Ep387: Guest: Professor Evan Ellis. Ellis evaluates Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, praising her pragmatic management of relations with the U.S. despite her leftist ideology. He notes she has navigated threats of tariffs and military intervention by coopera
Guest: Professor Evan Ellis. Ellis evaluates Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, praising her pragmatic management of relations with the U.S. despite her leftist ideology. He notes she has navigated threats of tariffs and military intervention by cooperating on border security and extradition, while maintaining political dominance through her predecessor's powerful movement. 1892 RIO GRANDE
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S8 Ep387: Guest: Professor Evan Ellis. Ellis discusses the Costa Rican election, where center-right candidate Laura Fernandez holds a commanding lead. He describes her as a technocrat focused on combating drug-fueled crime and continuing pro-business policies, noti
Guest: Professor Evan Ellis. Ellis discusses the Costa Rican election, where center-right candidate Laura Fernandezholds a commanding lead. He describes her as a technocrat focused on combating drug-fueled crime and continuing pro-business policies, noting she is on track to potentially win the presidency in the first round. 1890 COSTA RICA
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S8 Ep387: Guest: Professor Evan Ellis. Ellis of the U.S. Army War College reports that Cuba is facing a catastrophic energy collapse, with only days of oil remaining after Mexico and Venezuela cut supplies. He predicts this crisis will likely trigger a massive wave
Guest: Professor Evan Ellis. Ellis of the U.S. Army War College reports that Cuba is facing a catastrophic energy collapse, with only days of oil remaining after Mexico and Venezuela cut supplies. He predicts this crisis will likely trigger a massive wave of migration as the island's power grid and economy face a near-total shutdown. 1900 GARCIA'S TOMB, HAVANA
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S8 Ep387: Guest: Michael Toth. The segment focuses on California's strategy to empower the Attorney General to sue fossil fuel companies for rising insurance premiums. Toth argues these lawsuits are politically motivated and legally weak, noting that even insurance
Guest: Michael Toth. The segment focuses on California's strategy to empower the Attorney General to sue fossil fuel companies for rising insurance premiums. Toth argues these lawsuits are politically motivated and legally weak, noting that even insurance companies refuse to sue because attributing specific damages or deaths to corporate emissions is factually difficult. UNDATED
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S8 Ep387: Guest: Michael Toth. Toth of the Civitas Institute warns against new "climate superfund" legislation in states like New York, which seeks to retroactively tax fossil fuel companies for global warming. He characterizes these funds as unconstitutional attem
Guest: Michael Toth. Toth of the Civitas Institute warns against new "climate superfund" legislation in states like New York, which seeks to retroactively tax fossil fuel companies for global warming. He characterizes these funds as unconstitutional attempts to regulate global emissions at the state level, arguing they will function as slush funds that drive up energy costs. 1903 SANTA BARBARA
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S8 Ep387: Guest: Veronique de Rugy. De Rugy of the Mercatus Center examines the failure of Georgia's film tax credits, noting that productions eventually moved to cheaper locations despite billions in subsidies. She compares this to federal industrial policies like
Guest: Veronique de Rugy. De Rugy of the Mercatus Center examines the failure of Georgia's film tax credits, noting that productions eventually moved to cheaper locations despite billions in subsidies. She compares this to federal industrial policies like tariffs and Intel subsidies, arguing that government attempts to "pick winners" rarely produce sustainable economic results. 1951 JACK DEMPSE...
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S8 Ep387: Guest: Mary Anastasia O'Grady. O'Grady of the Wall Street Journal critiques the Trump administration's engagement with Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodriguez. O'Grady warns that while Rodriguez is cooperating on oil exports, she remains a "vice dic
Guest: Mary Anastasia O'Grady. O'Grady of the Wall Street Journal critiques the Trump administration's engagement with Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodriguez. O'Grady warns that while Rodriguez is cooperating on oil exports, she remains a "vice dictator" managing rival factions to ensure the regime's survival while stalling on the release of political prisoners. 1863 VENEZUELA
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S8 Ep387: Guest: Mariam Wahba. Wahba from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies reports on the persecution of Christians in Nigeria by jihadists and Fulani militants. She details a newly established White House working group designed to help the Nigerian govern
Guest: Mariam Wahba. Wahba from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies reports on the persecution of Christians in Nigeria by jihadists and Fulani militants. She details a newly established White House working group designed to help the Nigerian government fix security gaps and enforce laws against the perpetrators of this religiously motivated violence. 1900 ISTANBUL
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S8 Ep387: Guest: Chris Riegel. Riegel, CEO of Stratology, analyzes Elon Musk's pivot to manufacturing "Optimus" androids, arguing that California's restrictive tax and labor costs are driving the need for automation. He suggests that major retailers like Walmart ar
Guest: Chris Riegel. Riegel, CEO of Stratology, analyzes Elon Musk's pivot to manufacturing "Optimus" androids, arguing that California's restrictive tax and labor costs are driving the need for automation. He suggests that major retailers like Walmart are poised to replace significant portions of their workforce with robotics to maintain profitability amid rising economic pressures. 1955
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S8 Ep387: Guest: Anatol Lieven. The conversation turns to the $300 billion in suspended Russian assets. Lieven outlines Russia's proposal to use these funds for reconstruction or a joint investment fund to avoid confiscation, suggesting that suspending rather than
Guest: Anatol Lieven. The conversation turns to the $300 billion in suspended Russian assets. Lieven outlines Russia'sproposal to use these funds for reconstruction or a joint investment fund to avoid confiscation, suggesting that suspending rather than lifting sanctions could be a political compromise to secure U.S. Senate approval. 1855 CRIMEA
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S8 Ep387: Guest: Anatol Lieven. Lieven of the Quincy Institute discusses breaking news that Vladimir Putin has agreed to a one-week ceasefire on Ukrainian cities following a request from Donald Trump. Lieven views this as a significant positive signal of Putin's de
Guest: Anatol Lieven. Lieven of the Quincy Institute discusses breaking news that Vladimir Putin has agreed to a one-week ceasefire on Ukrainian cities following a request from Donald Trump. Lieven views this as a significant positive signal of Putin's desire to maintain good standing with the incoming administration, though he notes that major territorial disagreements remain unresolved. 1855
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S8 Ep386: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Professor Evan Ellis. Ellis examines the prospects for U.S.-Cuba negotiations.
PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Professor Evan Ellis. Ellis examines the prospects for U.S.-Cuba negotiations. 1899 CUBA
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S8 Ep386: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Anatol Lieven. Lieven analyzes the situation at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine.
PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Anatol Lieven. Lieven analyzes the situation at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine. 1855 CRIMEA
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S8 Ep386: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Mary Anastasia O'Grady. O'Grady reports on the Rodriguez villains.
PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Mary Anastasia O'Grady. O'Grady reports on the Rodriguez villains. VENEZUELA
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S8 Ep386: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Padraic Scanlan. Scanlan details the abuse of Irish renters.
PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Padraic Scanlan. Scanlan details the abuse of Irish renters.
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S8 Ep386: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Mariam Wahaba. Wahaba discusses the ongoing persecution of Coptic Christians in Egypt.
PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Mariam Wahaba. Wahaba discusses the ongoing persecution of Coptic Christians in Egypt. 1879
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S8 Ep385: SHOW SCHEDULE 1-28-2026 1900 PRINCETON CANE RUSH
SHOW SCHEDULE 1-28-2026 1900 PRINCETON CANE RUSH Based on your notes, here are all 16 segments formatted for January 28, 2026: 1. General Blaine Holt, USAF (Ret.), outlines the mission to rescue Iran from the brutes, detailing strategic options for liberating the Iranian people from the oppressive regime ruling in Tehran. 2. Michael Bernstam of the Hoover Institution explains how Russia p...
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S8 Ep384: David Livingston reflects upon his twenty-five years hosting The Space Show, reflecting on a quarter century of broadcasting interviews with astronauts, engineers, and visionaries shaping humanity's journey beyond Earth.
David Livingston reflects upon his twenty-five years hosting The Space Show, reflecting on a quarter century of broadcasting interviews with astronauts, engineers, and visionaries shaping humanity's journey beyond Earth. 1783, the meteor of August 13, from Paris
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S8 Ep384: Astronomer Paul Kalas explains planetary formation in the Fomalhaut system twenty-five light years distant, revealing how observations of this nearby star illuminate the processes that create worlds around young suns.
Astronomer Paul Kalas explains planetary formation in the Fomalhaut system twenty-five light years distant, revealing how observations of this nearby star illuminate the processes that create worlds around young suns. SATURN AND SYSTEM
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S8 Ep384: Simon Constable faults Prime Minister Starmer's lack of leadership, criticizing the British leader's failure to articulate vision or direction as the United Kingdom drifts through economic and political uncertainty.
Simon Constable faults Prime Minister Starmer's lack of leadership, criticizing the British leader's failure to articulate vision or direction as the United Kingdom drifts through economic and political uncertainty. 1849 MONET
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S8 Ep384: Simon Constable reports from temperate France with commodities analysis, noting copper and gold trading dear as industrial demand and safe-haven buying drive precious and base metals prices higher.
Simon Constable reports from temperate France with commodities analysis, noting copper and gold trading dear as industrial demand and safe-haven buying drive precious and base metals prices higher.
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S8 Ep384: Kevin Frazier warns of regulatory capture in AI governance, cautioning that dominant tech companies may co-opt oversight mechanisms, stifling competition and shaping rules to entrench their market dominance.
Kevin Frazier warns of regulatory capture in AI governance, cautioning that dominant tech companies may co-opt oversight mechanisms, stifling competition and shaping rules to entrench their market dominance. 1931
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S8 Ep384: Kevin Frazier analyzes how AI can fail like Western Union, warning that excessive concentration and lack of innovation could doom today's artificial intelligence giants just as the telegraph company declined.
Kevin Frazier analyzes how AI can fail like Western Union, warning that excessive concentration and lack of innovation could doom today's artificial intelligence giants just as the telegraph company declined. 1955
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S8 Ep384: Tevi Troy observes McNamara dealing with the rude President Lyndon Johnson, examining the difficult working relationship between the cerebral defense secretary and the domineering, often abusive commander-in-chief.
Tevi Troy observes McNamara dealing with the rude President Lyndon Johnson, examining the difficult working relationship between the cerebral defense secretary and the domineering, often abusive commander-in-chief. 1910 VIETNAM
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S8 Ep384: Tevi Troy remarks on the new book McNamara at War, exploring Robert McNamara's tenure as Defense Secretary and his controversial management of the Vietnam War under two presidents.
Tevi Troy remarks on the new book McNamara at War,  BY PHILLIP AND WILLIAM TAUBMAN, exploring Robert McNamara's tenure as Defense Secretary and his controversial management of the Vietnam War under two presidents. 1967 9TH MARINES
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S8 Ep384: Charles Burton and Gordon Chang comment on Prime Minister Mark Carney and Canada's future with the United States and PRC, assessing Ottawa's delicate balancing act between its powerful neighbors.
Charles Burton and Gordon Chang comment on Prime Minister Mark Carney and Canada's future with the United States and PRC, assessing Ottawa's delicate balancing act between its powerful neighbors. KING AND FDR 1938
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S8 Ep384: Charles Burton and Gordon Chang observe the contest in Arctic waters, analyzing competing claims and military positioning as Russia, China, and Western nations vie for polar strategic advantage.
Charles Burton and Gordon Chang observe the contest in Arctic waters, analyzing competing claims and military positioning as Russia, China, and Western nations vie for polar strategic advantage. 1953
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S8 Ep384: Ann Stevenson-Yang and Gordon Chang comment on the low spirits and isolation of mainland Chinese singles, examining the demographic and social crisis as young people struggle with loneliness and economic pressures.
Ann Stevenson-Yang and Gordon Chang comment on the low spirits and isolation of mainland Chinese singles, examining the demographic and social crisis as young people struggle with loneliness and economic pressures.
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