S8 Ep519: Professor Evan Ellis of the US Army War College examines a recent shooting incident off the Cuban coast involving the Cuban Border Guard and a boat from Miami, contextualizing the event within Cuba's desperate economic situation, specifically its failing
Professor Evan Ellis of the US Army War College examines a recent shooting incident off the Cuban coast involving the Cuban Border Guard and a boat from Miami, contextualizing the event within Cuba's desperate economic situation, specifically its failing power grid and severe petroleum shortages.
3m Feb 26
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S8 Ep518: SHOW SCHEDULE 2-25-2026
1900 BAKU Gordon Chang and Steve Yates discuss Japan deploying missiles near Taiwan and concerns regarding a potential Chinese biological weapons facility discovered in Las Vegas. 1. Rebecca Grant and Gordon Chang detail the US Navy's massive deployment around Iran to counter Chinese-supported missile threats and prepare for possible sustained offensive strike options. 2. Charles Burton and ...
6m Feb 26
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S8 Ep517: Craig Unger traces Trump's political ascent back to his 1987 Moscow trip, suggesting Russian connections and talking points have influenced his foreign policy for forty years. 16.
Craig Unger traces Trump's political ascent back to his 1987 Moscow trip, suggesting Russian connections and talking points have influenced his foreign policy for forty years. 16. 1917 KREMLIN
6m Feb 26
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S8 Ep517: Craig Unger reports that the 2013 Miss Universe pageant in Moscow served as a platform for Trump to court Putin and oligarchs, marking a turning point as Russia transitioned into a mafia state. 15.
Craig Unger reports that the 2013 Miss Universe pageant in Moscow served as a platform for Trump to court Putin and oligarchs, marking a turning point as Russia transitioned into a mafia state. 15.
13m Feb 26
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S8 Ep517: Craig Unger reports that the Trump brand served as a status symbol for Russian oligarchs, facilitating money laundering in failed developments while FBI counterintelligence efforts reportedly failed to intervene. 14.
Craig Unger reports that the Trump brand served as a status symbol for Russian oligarchs, facilitating money laundering in failed developments while FBI counterintelligence efforts reportedly failed to intervene. 14. 1914
6m Feb 26
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S8 Ep517: Craig Unger explores how Trump's licensing model in Panama and elsewhere allowed the Russian mob to wash hundreds of millions through luxury real estate. 13.
Craig Unger explores how Trump's licensing model in Panama and elsewhere allowed the Russian mob to wash hundreds of millions through luxury real estate. 13. 1866 PANAMA CITY
11m Feb 26
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S8 Ep517: Bob Zimmerman reports that astronomers are using infrared capabilities to identify a supernova's origin and detect the first heliosphere around a distant star, advancing our understanding of stellar deaths. 12.
Bob Zimmerman reports that astronomers are using infrared capabilities to identify a supernova's origin and detect the first heliosphere around a distant star, advancing our understanding of stellar deaths. 12.
5m Feb 26
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S8 Ep517: Bob Zimmerman details a helium flow problem that cancelled the Artemis March launch, while SpaceX continues breaking records for booster reuse and commercial efficiency. 11.
Bob Zimmerman details a helium flow problem that cancelled the Artemis March launch, while SpaceX continues breaking records for booster reuse and commercial efficiency. 11.
14m Feb 26
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S8 Ep517: Michael Bernstam describes Europe's liberation from Russian energy, replaced by cheap American and Qatari LNG, leaving Russia with abandoned gas fields and flaring wells. 10.
Michael Bernstam describes Europe's liberation from Russian energy, replaced by cheap American and Qatari LNG, leaving Russia with abandoned gas fields and flaring wells. 10. 1876 BAKU
9m Feb 26
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S8 Ep517: Andrea Stricker discusses reports that the Iranian regime used illicit chemicals and pharmaceutical-based agents to debilitate protesters during recent, highly lethal national unrest. 9.
Andrea Stricker discusses reports that the Iranian regime used illicit chemicals and pharmaceutical-based agents to debilitate protesters during recent, highly lethal national unrest. 9. 1610
9m Feb 26
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S8 Ep517: Jonathan Adler reports that following the tariff decision, the administration must now use specific statutes with procedural strings, limiting the president's ability to adjust trade penalties on a whim. 8E
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S8 Ep517: Jonathan Adler explains the Supreme Court ruling that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not grant the president unilateral power to impose taxes or tariffs. 7.
Jonathan Adler explains the Supreme Court ruling that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not grant the president unilateral power to impose taxes or tariffs. 7. 1911 SCOTUS
12m Feb 26
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S8 Ep517: Simon Constable reports that the UK government faces investigations for allegedly threatening media personalities and smearing critics as pro-Russian, while struggling with housing shortages and high taxes. 6.
Simon Constable reports that the UK government faces investigations for allegedly threatening media personalities and smearing critics as pro-Russian, while struggling with housing shortages and high taxes. 6. 1670
7m Feb 26
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S8 Ep517: Simon Constable reports on skyrocketing copper and silver prices alongside the arrest of Lord Mandelson for allegedly passing privileged state information to Jeffrey Epstein. 5.
Simon Constable reports on skyrocketing copper and silver prices alongside the arrest of Lord Mandelson for allegedly passing privileged state information to Jeffrey Epstein. 5. 1907
10m Feb 26
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S8 Ep517: Charles Burton and Gordon Chang debate the dangers of Canada's "strategic partnership" with China, focusing on espionage operations, the potential expulsion from Five Eyes, and theft of aerospace technology. 4.
Charles Burton and Gordon Chang debate the dangers of Canada's "strategic partnership" with China, focusing on espionage operations, the potential expulsion from Five Eyes, and theft of aerospace technology. 4.
9m Feb 26
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S8 Ep517: Charles Burton and Gordon Chang analyze Mark Carney's shift toward Beijing, seeking trade concessions like visa-free access while Canadians harbor resentment over Trump's proposed tariffs and economic policies. 3.
Charles Burton and Gordon Chang analyze Mark Carney's shift toward Beijing, seeking trade concessions like visa-free access while Canadians harbor resentment over Trump's proposed tariffs and economic policies. 3.
10m Feb 26
10m
S8 Ep517: Rebecca Grant and Gordon Chang detail the US Navy's massive deployment around Iran to counter Chinese-supported missile threats and prepare for possible sustained offensive strike options. 2.
Rebecca Grant and Gordon Chang detail the US Navy's massive deployment around Iran to counter Chinese-supported missile threats and prepare for possible sustained offensive strike options. 2.
9m Feb 26
9m
S8 Ep517: Gordon Chang and Steve Yates discuss Japan deploying missiles near Taiwan and concerns regarding a potential Chinese biological weapons facility discovered in Las Vegas. 1.
Gordon Chang and Steve Yates discuss Japan deploying missiles near Taiwan and concerns regarding a potential Chinese biological weapons facility discovered in Las Vegas. 1. 1650
9m Feb 26
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S8 Ep516: Preview for later today: Charles Burton reports that Prime Minister Mark Carney is shifting from labeling China a threat to seeking a strategic partnership, aligning with Chinese rhetoric despite Canada's overwhelming trade reliance on America.
Preview for later today: Charles Burton reports that Prime Minister Mark Carney is shifting from labeling China a threat to seeking a strategic partnership, aligning with Chinese rhetoric despite Canada's overwhelming trade reliance on America. 1920 SALT RIVER, NWT
2m Feb 25
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S8 Ep516: Preview for later today: Michael Bernstam reports that Europe has found new energy sources, ending its dependency on Russian gas, leaving Russia facing lost markets and resorting to flaring gas as its economic future grows increasingly dim.
Preview for later today: Michael Bernstam reports that Europe has found new energy sources, ending its dependency on Russian gas, leaving Russia facing lost markets and resorting to flaring gas as its economic future grows increasingly dim. 1890 Ukraine
3m Feb 25
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S8 Ep515: Preview for later today: Andrea Stricker discusses concerns regarding Iran's chemical weapons stockpile, their alleged use against protesters, and the distribution of these dangerous agents to regional terrorist surrogates.
Preview for later today: Andrea Stricker discusses concerns regarding Iran's chemical weapons stockpile, their alleged use against protesters, and the distribution of these dangerous agents to regional terrorist surrogates.
2m Feb 25
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S8 Ep515: Preview for later today: Craig Unger explores how $40 to $60 trillion in offshore banking fuels international scandals, money laundering, and political turmoil involving figures like Trump and Putin.
Preview for later today: Craig Unger explores how $40 to $60 trillion in offshore banking fuels international scandals, money laundering, and political turmoil involving figures like Trump and Putin.
2m Feb 25
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S8 Ep515: Preview for later today: Steve Yates outlines China's efforts to undermine US interests globally, including its involvement in the Ukraine war, Middle East tensions, and influence across the Americas.
Preview for later today: Steve Yates outlines China's efforts to undermine US interests globally, including its involvement in the Ukraine war, Middle East tensions, and influence across the Americas.
1m Feb 25
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S8 Ep515: Preview for later today: Bob Zimmerman examines the challenges facing NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman as he manages the slow, costly, and troubled SLS rocket program amidst ongoing technical safety concerns.
Preview for later today: Bob Zimmerman examines the challenges facing NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman as he manages the slow, costly, and troubled SLS rocket program amidst ongoing technical safety concerns.
2m Feb 25
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S8 Ep514: SHOW SCHEDULE 2-24-2026
1896 PERSIA Elizabeth Peak, columnist for The Hill and Fox News, discusses Wall Street's AI "doom" narrative, the disruption of white-collar professions, and market anxieties regarding potential conflict with Iran and new trade tariffs. 1. Elizabeth Peak, columnist for The Hill and Fox News, criticizes Mayor Mamdani's inexperienced handling of a deadly NYC blizzard, specifically his initial r...
4m Feb 25
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S8 Ep513: Gregory Copley reports that King Charles is navigating a crisis involving Prince Andrew's arrest and Prime Minister Starmer's appointment of Ambassador Mendelson, both linked to the widening Jeffrey Epstein scandal. 16.
Gregory Copleyreports that King Charles is navigating a crisis involving Prince Andrew's arrest and Prime Minister Starmer's appointment of Ambassador Mendelson, both linked to the widening Jeffrey Epstein scandal. 16. 1808 BANK OF ENGLAND
7m Feb 25
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S8 Ep513: Gregory Copley reports that President Zelensky warns Putin is untrustworthy as the war reaches four years, while Copley suggests the conflict persists primarily because of continued external Western funding and arms. 15.
Gregory Copley reports that President Zelensky warns Putin is untrustworthy as the war reaches four years, while Copley suggests the conflict persists primarily because of continued external Western funding and arms. 15. 1855 TATARS ON CRIMEA
13m Feb 25
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S8 Ep513: Gregory Copley reports that Prime Minister Starmer is blocking US use of British bases in Cyprus and Diego Garcia for Iran strikes, causing a terminal rift with President Donald Trump. 14.
Gregory Copley reports that Prime Minister Starmer is blocking US use of British bases in Cyprus and Diego Garciafor Iran strikes, causing a terminal rift with President Donald Trump. 14. 1896 PERSIA
5m Feb 25
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S8 Ep513: Gregory Copley reports that amid a military buildup and failing talks, President Trump is considering kinetic action against Iran's clerical leadership, while the Iranian people remain largely anti-regime. 13.
Gregory Copley reports that amid a military buildup and failing talks, President Trump is considering kinetic action against Iran's clerical leadership, while the Iranian people remain largely anti-regime. 13. 1638
13m Feb 25
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S8 Ep512: Michael Toth, Research Director of the Civitas Institute, defends financialization against critics, arguing that expanded market participation through 401ks and deregulation drives median income growth and American productivity compared to Europe. 12.
Michael Toth, Research Director of the Civitas Institute, defends financialization against critics, arguing that expanded market participation through 401ks and deregulation drives median income growth and American productivity compared to Europe. 12. 1900 BRUSSELS
8m Feb 25
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S8 Ep512: Michael Toth, Research Director of the Civitas Institute, compares the thriving US equity markets with Europe's "eurosclerosis," attributing American growth to deregulation and dynamism while critiquing Europe's failure to produce new unicorns. 11.
Michael Toth, Research Director of the Civitas Institute, compares the thriving US equity markets with Europe's "eurosclerosis," attributing American growth to deregulation and dynamism while critiquing Europe's failure to produce new unicorns. 11. 1900 BRUSSELS
12m Feb 24
12m
S8 Ep512: David Livingston of The Space Show and Kishalay De of Columbia University outline future astronomical surveys using advanced telescopes to identify more "disappearing" stars, aiming to create a comprehensive population road map for black hole formation. 1
David Livingston of The Space Show and Kishalay De of Columbia University outline future astronomical surveys using advanced telescopes to identify more "disappearing" stars, aiming to create a comprehensive population road map for black hole formation. 10. ROYAL OBSERVATORY AT GREENWICH
5m Feb 24
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S8 Ep512: David Livingston of The Space Show and Kishalay De of Columbia University discuss a star collapsing into a black hole without a supernova, challenging established theories about the minimum mass required for such cosmic events. 9.
David Livingston of The Space Show and Kishalay De of Columbia University discuss a star collapsing into a black hole without a supernova, challenging established theories about the minimum mass required for such cosmic events. 9. 1951
13m Feb 24
13m
S8 Ep512: Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, analyzes Hezbollah's remaining missile arsenal, Israeli deterrence strategies, and the security vacuum in Syria following the escape of ISIS relatives from detention camps
Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, analyzes Hezbollah's remaining missile arsenal, Israeli deterrence strategies, and the security vacuum in Syria following the escape of ISISrelatives from detention camps. 8. 1896 PERSIA
9m Feb 24
9m
S8 Ep512: Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, discusses the massive US armada near Iran and whether military pressure or internal protests can force the regime to negotiate on missiles and proxies. 7.
Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, discusses the massive USarmada near Iran and whether military pressure or internal protests can force the regime to negotiate on missiles and proxies. 7. 1896 OMAN
11m Feb 24
11m
S8 Ep512: Mary Kissel, Executive Vice President at Stevens Incorporated, explains how unpredictable tariff policies create business uncertainty, hindering capital investment despite potential strategic benefits in managing trade relations with aggressive regimes li
Mary Kissel, Executive Vice President at Stevens Incorporated, explains how unpredictable tariff policies create business uncertainty, hindering capital investment despite potential strategic benefits in managing trade relations with aggressive regimes like Beijing. 6. 1919 BRITAIN AND PERSIA
4m Feb 24
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S8 Ep512: Mary Kissel, Executive Vice President at Stevens Incorporated, analyzes the US naval buildup near Iran, exploring potential regime change and the interconnected nature of global authoritarian threats from Russia to Beijing. 5.
Mary Kissel, Executive Vice President at Stevens Incorporated, analyzes the US naval buildup near Iran, exploring potential regime change and the interconnected nature of global authoritarian threats from Russia to Beijing. 5. 1919  BRITAIN AND PERSIA
14m Feb 24
14m
S8 Ep511: Judy Dempsey of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and Thaddeus McCotter of American Greatnessdiscuss the upcoming State of the Union, questioning the administration's economic messaging and the looming societal disruptions caused by AI disp
Judy Dempsey of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and Thaddeus McCotter of American Greatnessdiscuss the upcoming State of the Union, questioning the administration's economic messaging and the looming societal disruptions caused by AI displacing white-collar workers. 4. 1953
6m Feb 24
6m
S8 Ep511: Thaddeus McCotter of American Greatness and Judy Dempsey of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peaceanalyze the ongoing Ukraine conflict, debating European unity, the untrustworthiness of Putin, and the difficult search for a consensus-driven offram
Thaddeus McCotter of American Greatness and Judy Dempsey of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peaceanalyze the ongoing Ukraine conflict, debating European unity, the untrustworthiness of Putin, and the difficult search for a consensus-driven offramp to end the persistent carnage. 3. 19Brussels
14m Feb 24
14m
S8 Ep511: Elizabeth Peak, columnist for The Hill and Fox News, criticizes Mayor Mamdani's inexperienced response to a deadly blizzard, arguing his ideological refusal to seek veteran advice endangers vulnerable citizens during extreme weather emergencies. 2.
Elizabeth Peak, columnist for The Hill and Fox News, criticizes Mayor Mamdani's inexperienced response to a deadly blizzard, arguing his ideological refusal to seek veteran advice endangers vulnerable citizens during extreme weather emergencies. 2. 1829 FIVE POINTS
4m Feb 24
4m
S8 Ep511: Elizabeth Peak, columnist for The Hill and Fox News, discusses AI's disruptive potential on Wall Street, emphasizing the need for human oversight while exploring broader market anxieties including trade tariffs and geopolitical tensions. 1.
Elizabeth Peak, columnist for The Hill and Fox News, discusses AI's disruptive potential on Wall Street, emphasizing the need for human oversight while exploring broader market anxieties including trade tariffs and geopolitical tensions. 1. 1941
14m Feb 24
14m
S8 Ep510: Preview for later today: Astronomer Kishalay De discusses a supernova from a 13-solar-mass star, challenging theories that only larger stars explode and revealing complexities in predicting stellar deaths.
Preview for later today: Astronomer Kishalay De discusses a supernova from a 13-solar-mass star, challenging theories that only larger stars explode and revealing complexities in predicting stellar deaths. 1961
2m Feb 24
2m
S8 Ep510: Preview for later today: Gregory Copley discusses Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership crisis, where scandals and internal party opposition threaten to trigger new national elections or parliamentary suspension.
Preview for later today: Gregory Copley discusses Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership crisis, where scandals and internal party opposition threaten to trigger new national elections or parliamentary suspension. 2016 WINDSOR
2m Feb 24
2m
S8 Ep510: Preview for later today: Michael Toth attributes US economic superiority over Europe to "Eurosclerosis," arguing that excessive Brussels regulations stifle the market competition and growth found in America.
Preview for later today: Michael Toth attributes US economic superiority over Europe to "Eurosclerosis," arguing that excessive Brussels regulations stifle the market competition and growth found in America. 1900 BRUSSELS
2m Feb 24
2m
S8 Ep510: Preview for later today: Bob Zimmerman details the latest SLS rocket delays, highlighting NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman's discomfort with the program's slow pace and lingering technical safety issues.
Preview for later today: Bob Zimmerman details the latest SLS rocket delays, highlighting NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman's discomfort with the program's slow pace and lingering technical safety issues. 1958
2m Feb 24
2m
S8 Ep509: Preview for later today: Jonathan Schanzer explains that the Iranian regime is vulnerable due to economic malaise and unrest, lacking conventional military power to withstand a significant US attack.
Preview for later today: Jonathan Schanzer explains that the Iranian regime is vulnerable due to economic malaise and unrest, lacking conventional military power to withstand a significant US attack. 1830 Isfahan
2m Feb 24
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S8 Ep508: Preview for later today: Liz Peek joins John Batchelor to discuss how AI developments are causing market sell-offs in software and logistics, prompting investors to seek alternatives to MAG 7 stocks.
Preview for later today: Liz Peek joins John Batchelor to discuss how AI developments are causing market sell-offs in software and logistics, prompting investors to seek alternatives to MAG 7 stocks. 1963
2m Feb 24
2m
S8 Ep507: SHOW WSCHEDULE 2-23-26
Cartel leader El Mencho of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel is killed in a military raid, triggering retaliatory violence across Mexico as Bill Roggio analyzes the limits of counterterrorism and demand. 1. John Batchelor and Bill Roggio examine the US fleet near Iran, questioning the effectiveness of air power alone against ideologically committed regimes like the Houthis. 2. Following El Me...
7m Feb 24
7m
S8 Ep506: Edmund Fitton-Brown and Bill Roggio evaluate the limitations of air power against the Houthis and debate whether US strikes could effectively decapitate or reform Iran's deeply unpopular and corrupt regime. 16.
Edmund Fitton-Brown and Bill Roggio evaluate the limitations of air power against the Houthis and debate whether USstrikes could effectively decapitate or reform Iran's deeply unpopular and corrupt regime. 16. 1915 SHAH AND AEROPLANE.CONSTRUCTION
7m Feb 24
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S8 Ep506: Edmund Fitton-Brown and Bill Roggio examine Iran's potential responses to US military pressure, contrasting diplomatic signals with threats of offensive missile deployment and regional proxy warfare. 15.
Edmund Fitton-Brown and Bill Roggio examine Iran's potential responses to US military pressure, contrasting diplomatic signals with threats of offensive missile deployment and regional proxy warfare. 15. 1843 RUSSIAN EMBASSY TO PERSIA
13m Feb 24
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