The John Batchelor Show
Episodes
S8 Ep497: Jeremy Zakis reports irregular weather is driving venomous snakes into unusual residential locations, with a Victorian woman startled by a copperhead wrapping around her leg while Queensland's Whitsunday Islands face a python epidemic leading to tourist w
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Zakis reports irregular weather is driving venomous snakes into unusual residential locations, with a Victorianwoman startled by a copperhead ...
S8 Ep497: Jeremy Zakis notes the Australian T20 cricket team was eliminated early from their tournament following a catastrophic loss to Zimbabwe and a rained-out match, observing that T20 has evolved from a sideshow into a highly popular format rivaling traditiona
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Zakis notes the Australian T20 cricket team was eliminated early from their tournament following a catastrophic loss to Zimbabwe and a rained-...
S8 Ep496: 4. Stevenson-Yang 4: Post-Pandemic Deflation and the Surveillance State. Severe COVID-19 lockdowns shattered public trust, leaving China facing local government debt crises and deflation while Xi Jinping prioritizes national surveillance over traditional
22 Feb 2026
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4. Stevenson-Yang 4: Post-Pandemic Deflation and the Surveillance State. Severe COVID-19 lockdowns shattered public trust, leaving China facing local ...
S8 Ep495: 3. Stevenson-Yang 3: Ghost Cities and the Infrastructure Credit Boom. Massive cash injections fueled construction of empty "ghost cities" and emulated Western landmarks, leading to a monumental credit expansion that eventually dwarfed the American system.
22 Feb 2026
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3. Stevenson-Yang 3: Ghost Cities and the Infrastructure Credit Boom. Massive cash injections fueled construction of empty "ghost cities" and emulated...
S8 Ep495: 2. Stevenson-Yang 2: The Rise of Red Capitalists and Princelings. Following the Tiananmen tragedy, China attracted capital by empowering "princelings" to manage state assets, creating a unique system where political connections were essential for business
22 Feb 2026
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2. Stevenson-Yang 2: The Rise of Red Capitalists and Princelings. Following the Tiananmen tragedy, China attracted capital by empowering "princelings...
S8 Ep495: 1. Stevenson-Yang 1: The Evolution of China’s Economic Transformation. Anne Stevenson-Yang recounts her 1994 Xi’an visit, contrasting tattered manufacturing exhibits with the impoverished, stagnant office culture she witnessed during her 1985 arrival. Gue
22 Feb 2026
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1. Stevenson-Yang 1: The Evolution of China’s Economic Transformation. Anne Stevenson-Yang recounts her 1994 Xi’an visit, contrasting tattered man...
S8 Ep494: 8. Bunker 8: Political Corruption and the Path to War. As Truman faced sinking approval ratings and corruption scandals, Margaret Chase Smith bravely challenged McCarthyism shortly before the North Korean sneak attack changed the world. Guest: Nick Bunk
22 Feb 2026
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8. Bunker 8: Political Corruption and the Path to War. As Truman faced sinking approval ratings and corruption scandals, Margaret Chase Smith bravely ...
S8 Ep494: 7. Bunker 7: NSC-68 and the Massive Military Buildup. In response to the Soviet atomic test, Paul Nitze authored NSC-68, a top-secret document advocating for a massive tripling of the United States’ defense budget. Guest: Nick Bunker.
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
7. Bunker 7: NSC-68 and the Massive Military Buildup. In response to the Soviet atomic test, Paul Nitze authored NSC-68, a top-secret document advocat...
S8 Ep494: 6. Bunker 6: Stalin’s Green Light for the Korean Invasion. Stalin authorized Kim Il-sung’s invasion of the South after perceiving American weakness and ambiguity in Secretary Acheson’s defensive perimeter speech at the National Press Club. Guest: Nick Bun
22 Feb 2026
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6. Bunker 6: Stalin’s Green Light for the Korean Invasion. Stalin authorized Kim Il-sung’s invasion of the South after perceiving American weaknes...
S8 Ep494: 5. Bunker 5: The Hiss Conviction and McCarthy’s Senate Rise. Alger Hiss’s perjury conviction empowered Senator McCarthy to launch an aggressive five-hour speech, fundamentally altering the political landscape by alleging widespread communist subversion in
22 Feb 2026
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5. Bunker 5: The Hiss Conviction and McCarthy’s Senate Rise. Alger Hiss’s perjury conviction empowered Senator McCarthy to launch an aggressive fi...
S8 Ep494: 4. Bunker 4: Labor Unrest and the Cold Winter Strike. The 1950 coal strike led by John L. Lewis paralyzed the nation, posing a major domestic challenge for Truman during the early Cold War tensions. Guest: Nick Bunker.
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
4. Bunker 4: Labor Unrest and the Cold Winter Strike. The 1950 coal strike led by John L. Lewis paralyzed the nation, posing a major domestic challen...
S8 Ep494: 3. Bunker 3: The Republican Insurgency and Robert Taft’s Vision. Robert Taft championed an "Asia First" foreign policy while Joe McCarthy began hijacking the Republican agenda, transforming domestic political debates into a fierce anti-communist crusade.
22 Feb 2026
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3. Bunker 3: The Republican Insurgency and Robert Taft’s Vision. Robert Taft championed an "Asia First" foreign policy while Joe McCarthy began hija...
S8 Ep494: 2. Bunker 2: Stalin, Mao, and the Communist Asian Strategy. Joseph Stalin cautiously hosted Mao Zedong in Moscow, eventually providing industrial support and military aid while seeking to secure Soviet borders through strategic Asian expansion. Guest: Nic
22 Feb 2026
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2. Bunker 2: Stalin, Mao, and the Communist Asian Strategy. Joseph Stalin cautiously hosted Mao Zedong in Moscow, eventually providing industrial supp...
S8 Ep494: 1. Bunker 1: Truman’s Fair Deal and Internal Party Strife. In late 1949, President Truman struggled to implement his liberal Fair Deal reforms while facing a budget-draining recession and fierce opposition from fiscally conservative Democrats. Guest: Nick
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1. Bunker 1: Truman’s Fair Deal and Internal Party Strife. In late 1949, President Truman struggled to implement his liberal Fair Deal reforms while...
S8 Ep493: Gregory Zuckerman concludes by crediting American finance for enabling these scientific breakthroughs and expressing optimism that mRNA technology will soon tackle cancer and other illnesses. 8
22 Feb 2026
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Gregory Zuckerman concludes by crediting American finance for enabling these scientific breakthroughs and expressing optimism that mRNA technology wil...
S8 Ep493: Gregory Zuckerman describes the climactic moment vaccine results arrived, with Pfizer and Moderna reporting high efficacy, while Novavax and AstraZeneca faced unique logistical and reputational challenges. 7
22 Feb 2026
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Gregory Zuckerman describes the climactic moment vaccine results arrived, with Pfizer and Moderna reporting high efficacy, while Novavax and AstraZen...
S8 Ep493: Gregory Zuckerman examines the global race between Oxford-AstraZeneca, Pfizer-BioNTech, and J&J, emphasizing the different scientific approaches and the logistical advantages of one-shot vaccines. 6
22 Feb 2026
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Gregory Zuckerman examines the global race between Oxford-AstraZeneca, Pfizer-BioNTech, and J&J, emphasizing the different scientific approaches ...
S8 Ep493: Gregory Zuckerman highlights Moderna's desperate struggle for funding and manufacturing equipment, which was finally resolved by a massive Wall Street investment during the pandemic's peak. 5
22 Feb 2026
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Gregory Zuckerman highlights Moderna's desperate struggle for funding and manufacturing equipment, which was finally resolved by a massive Wall Stree...
S8 Ep493: Gregory Zuckerman details Gail Smith's insect-based vaccine technology at Novavax and discusses how major pharmaceutical giants like Merck initially hesitated to join the pandemic race. 4
22 Feb 2026
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Gregory Zuckerman details Gail Smith's insect-based vaccine technology at Novavax and discusses how major pharmaceutical giants like Merck initially ...
S8 Ep493: Gregory Zuckerman introduces the brilliant, driven scientists pursuing vaccines for AIDS, cancer, and malaria, who pivoted their controversial methodologies to confront the burgeoning COVID-19 pandemic. 3
22 Feb 2026
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Gregory Zuckerman introduces the brilliant, driven scientists pursuing vaccines for AIDS, cancer, and malaria, who pivoted their controversial method...
S8 Ep493: Gregory Zuckerman profiles Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel and the pivotal mRNA research by Kariko and Weissman, noting the company's difficult transition from drug therapies to vaccines. 2
22 Feb 2026
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Gregory Zuckerman profiles Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel and the pivotal mRNA research by Kariko and Weissman, noting the company's difficult transitio...
S8 Ep493: Gregory Zuckerman recounts the dramatic mapping and sharing of the COVID-19 genetic sequence, which launched global efforts to develop messenger RNA and adenovirus-based vaccines against the pandemic. 1
22 Feb 2026
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Gregory Zuckerman recounts the dramatic mapping and sharing of the COVID-19 genetic sequence, which launched global efforts to develop messenger RNA ...
S8 Ep492: Mary Roach describes the process of tissue donation, focusing on corneal transplants and the meticulous, respectful recovery of bone and skin to benefit many patients awaiting procedures. 4
22 Feb 2026
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Mary Roach describes the process of tissue donation, focusing on corneal transplants and the meticulous, respectful recovery of bone and skin to bene...
S8 Ep491: Mary Roach details xenotransplantation and chimeras for organ replacement, while also recounting historical nasal reconstructions and the use of the Fibonacci sequence in modern plastic surgery techniques. 3
22 Feb 2026
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Mary Roach details xenotransplantation and chimeras for organ replacement, while also recounting historical nasal reconstructions and the use of the ...
S8 Ep491: Mary Roach explores the future of 3D-printed organs, explaining how researchers use specialized ink and support gels to recreate complex structures like heart muscles for transplantation. 2
22 Feb 2026
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Mary Roach explores the future of 3D-printed organs, explaining how researchers use specialized ink and support gels to recreate complex structures l...
S8 Ep491: Mary Roach discusses skin reconstruction for severe burn victims, highlighting Diana's recovery and the use of temporary biological dressings like cadaver or Icelandic cod skin to promote healing. 1
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Roach discusses skin reconstruction for severe burn victims, highlighting Diana's recovery and the use of temporary biological dressings like ca...
S8 Ep490: SHOW SCHEDULE 2-20-26
21 Feb 2026
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1.Jeff Bliss reports a deadly avalanche in Lake Tahoe claimed nine lives due to dry uncompacted snow, severe storms are causing heavy snowfall at Don...
S8 Ep489: Professor Richard Epstein predicts the Supreme Court may strike down tariffs, arguing that trade deficits do not constitute legal emergencies, while also discussing the potential for the Court to preserve the Federal Reserve's independence from execut
21 Feb 2026
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Professor Richard Epstein predicts the Supreme Court may strike down tariffs, arguing that trade deficits do not constitute legal emergencies, while a...
S8 Ep489: Professor Richard Epstein of the CIVITAS INSTITUTE analyzes constitutional limits of presidential authority to fire independent agency officials, discussing historical precedents like Humphrey's Executor and critiquing legal reasoning behind maintaining q
21 Feb 2026
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Professor Richard Epstein of the CIVITAS INSTITUTE analyzes constitutional limits of presidential authority to fire independent agency officials, di...
S8 Ep489: Veronique de Rugy of the Mercatus Center explains how bipartisan spending on entitlement programs like Social Security and Medicare drives national debt, arguing that American consumers, not foreign nations, primarily bear the economic burden of tariffs.
21 Feb 2026
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Veronique de Rugy of the Mercatus Center explains how bipartisan spending on entitlement programs like Social Security and Medicare drives national d...
S8 Ep489: Henry Sokolski of the Nonproliferation Policy Education Center critiques the inconsistency of threatening war against Iran over its nuclear program while simultaneously considering a deal to allow Saudi Arabia uranium enrichment capabilities under less st
21 Feb 2026
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Henry Sokolski of the Nonproliferation Policy Education Center critiques the inconsistency of threatening war against Iran over its nuclear program w...
S8 Ep489: Sir Max Hastings describes specialized armored funnies that supported British landings on Sword Beach, noting that while technically successful, heavy traffic and Montgomery's overly ambitious objectives prevented the Allies from capturing Caen on D-Day.
21 Feb 2026
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Sir Max Hastings describes specialized armored funnies that supported British landings on Sword Beach, noting that while technically successful, heav...
S8 Ep489: Sir Max Hastings highlights Major General Richard Gale's calm leadership during the chaotic airborne drops, with success relying on British deception plans and Rommel's absence preventing early German counterattacks against the beaches on D-Day. 11
21 Feb 2026
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Sir Max Hastings highlights Major General Richard Gale's calm leadership during the chaotic airborne drops, with success relying on British deception...
S8 Ep489: Sir Max Hastings discusses General Montgomery's expanded vision for D-Day and the initial chaos of the airborne landings, noting that despite the shambles at Merville battery, paratroopers' bravery confused German defenders and secured the mission's early
21 Feb 2026
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Sir Max Hastings discusses General Montgomery's expanded vision for D-Day and the initial chaos of the airborne landings, noting that despite the sha...
S8 Ep489: Sir Max Hastings details the daring glider assault to capture the Orne River bridge, where Major John Howard's troops achieved total surprise, securing a vital link for British airborne and seaborne forces on D-Day itself. 9
21 Feb 2026
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Sir Max Hastings details the daring glider assault to capture the Orne River bridge, where Major John Howard'stroops achieved total surprise, securin...
S8 Ep488: Bob Zimmerman reports Japanese private space startup ispace is struggling with severe engine development problems for its lunar landers, while archival images from New Horizons reveal Pluto's bizarre splotched surface and floating ice mountains, and a new
20 Feb 2026
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Bob Zimmerman reports Japanese private space startup ispace is struggling with severe engine development problems for its lunar landers, while arc...
S8 Ep488: Bob Zimmerman of Behind the Black reports NASA successfully completed a wet dress rehearsal for the Artemis II mission targeting a March 6th launch, while a NASA report classified Boeing's Starliner failure as a severe Type A emergency prompting tighter c
20 Feb 2026
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Bob Zimmerman of Behind the Black reports NASA successfully completed a wet dress rehearsal for the Artemis IImission targeting a March 6th launch, w...
S8 Ep488: Lorenzo Fiori reports the Milan Winter Olympics are proceeding successfully amidst beautiful snow with rumors of a Donald Trump visit for the hockey finals, while extreme weather has caused dangerous Alpine avalanches and the tragic collapse of the histor
20 Feb 2026
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Lorenzo Fiori reports the Milan Winter Olympics are proceeding successfully amidst beautiful snow with rumors of a Donald Trump visit for the hockey ...
S8 Ep488: Jim McTague reports Lancaster County reflects the national 1.4 percent GDP slowdown with flat retail, consumer price fatigue, and plummeting restaurant traffic due to rising costs and weight-loss drugs, while Washington DC lobbying and local health and co
20 Feb 2026
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Jim McTague reports Lancaster County reflects the national 1.4 percent GDP slowdown with flat retail, consumer price fatigue, and plummeting restaura...
S8 Ep488: Gene Marks discusses the Supreme Court ruling the administration's April 2025 emergency tariffs unconstitutional, leaving billions in collected funds in limbo, though the administration will likely utilize the Trade Acts of 1962 and 1974 to continue impos
20 Feb 2026
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Gene Marks discusses the Supreme Court ruling the administration's April 2025 emergency tariffs unconstitutional, leaving billions in collected funds...
S8 Ep488: Gene Marks reports that despite a disappointing fourth-quarter GDP growth rate of 1.4 percent and sluggishness in shipping and chemical sectors, small businesses remain surprisingly resilient with optimism above average and continued hiring plans even as
20 Feb 2026
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Gene Marks reports that despite a disappointing fourth-quarter GDP growth rate of 1.4 percent and sluggishness in shipping and chemical sectors, smal...
S8 Ep488: Jeff Bliss covers California's upcoming gubernatorial jungle primary with Democrat Eric Swalwell and Republican Steve Hilton as early frontrunners, Spencer Pratt challenging Mayor Karen Bass in Los Angeles, and Governor Gavin Newsom positioning himself fo
20 Feb 2026
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Jeff Bliss covers California's upcoming gubernatorial jungle primary with Democrat Eric Swalwell and Republican Steve Hilton as early frontrunners, S...
S8 Ep488: Jeff Bliss reports a deadly avalanche in Lake Tahoe claimed nine lives due to dry uncompacted snow, severe storms are causing heavy snowfall at Donner Pass and flooding the Los Angeles River, while Las Vegas faces declining foot traffic and Los Angeles ba
20 Feb 2026
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Jeff Bliss reports a deadly avalanche in Lake Tahoe claimed nine lives due to dry uncompacted snow, severe storms are causing heavy snowfall at Donne...
S8 Ep487: Preview for later today. Historian Sir Max Hastings discusses the highly arrogant yet beloved Lord Lovat, an aristocratic Scottish clan chief leading British commandos onto Sword Beach during D-Day.
20 Feb 2026
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Preview for later today. Historian Sir Max Hastings discusses the highly arrogant yet beloved Lord Lovat, an aristocratic Scottish clan chief leading ...
S8 Ep487: Preview for later today. Sir Max Hastings details how Winston Churchill viewed General Montgomery as an unmitigated cad, despite his undeniably crucial leadership of the British forces at Normandy.
20 Feb 2026
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Preview for later today. Sir Max Hastings details how Winston Churchill viewed General Montgomery as an unmitigated cad, despite his undeniably crucia...
S8 Ep487: Preview for later today. Gene Marks explains that despite administration claims, the rising costs of tariffs currently fall directly onto the shoulders of American consumers and frustrated small businesses.
20 Feb 2026
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Preview for later today. Gene Marks explains that despite administration claims, the rising costs of tariffs currently fall directly onto the shoulder...
S8 Ep487: Preview for later today. Jim McTague observes that Washington foot traffic and influence peddling are vividly rebounding, indicating a strong resurgence of corporate lobbying activity within the nation's capital.
20 Feb 2026
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Preview for later today. Jim McTague observes that Washington foot traffic and influence peddling are vividly rebounding, indicating a strong resurgen...
S8 Ep487: Preview for later today. Henry Sokolski of the Nonproliferation Policy Education Center questions the alarming hypocrisy of America providing Saudi Arabia with advanced nuclear enrichment technology while simultaneously bombing Iran for possessing similar
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Preview for later today. Henry Sokolski of the Nonproliferation Policy Education Center questions the alarming hypocrisy of America providing Saudi Ar...
S8 Ep487: Preview for later today. Bob Zimmerman of Behind the Black details a serious NASA investigation revealing that terrifying thruster failures on Boeing's Starliner capsule placed the entire astronaut crew in life-threatening critical danger.
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Preview for later today. Bob Zimmerman of Behind the Black details a serious NASA investigation revealing that terrifying thruster failures on Boeing'...
S8 Ep486: SHOW SCHEDULE 2-19-26
20 Feb 2026
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2-19-261970 IRAN The European Left and the Ukraine Conflict. John Batchelor and Anatol Lieven discuss the European left's evolving stance on the Ukrai...
S8 Ep485: The Supreme Court's Threat to Independent Agencies. Analyzing upcoming Supreme Court cases, John Yoo predicts the potential overturning of the historic Humphrey's Executor precedent. Such a ruling would fundamentally dismantle the protections shielding in
20 Feb 2026
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The Supreme Court's Threat to Independent Agencies. Analyzing upcoming Supreme Court cases, John Yoopredicts the potential overturning of the histori...
S8 Ep485: Justice Scalia and the Unitary Executive Theory. Reflecting on Justice Antonin Scalia's legacy, Professor John Yoo details the concept of the unitary executive. Scalia powerfully argued that the Constitution vests all executive power directly in the presi
20 Feb 2026
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Justice Scalia and the Unitary Executive Theory. Reflecting on Justice Antonin Scalia's legacy, Professor John Yoodetails the concept of the unitary ...
S8 Ep485: Bangladesh's Political Turmoil and Rising Islamist Influence. Following the violent ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh faces severe political and economic instability under Tariq Rahman. Sadanand Dhume warns of a concerning Islamic revival
20 Feb 2026
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Bangladesh's Political Turmoil and Rising Islamist Influence. Following the violent ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh faces severe p...
S8 Ep485: Viktor Orban's Dangerous Alliances with Russia and China. Facing domestic electoral pressures, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban manipulatively courts the Trump administration while deepening dangerous alliances with Russia and China. Ivana Stradner e
20 Feb 2026
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Viktor Orban's Dangerous Alliances with Russia and China. Facing domestic electoral pressures, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban manipulatively c...
S8 Ep485: Confronting the Ignorance Fueling Anti-Israel Protests. Dismantling the arguments of global anti-Israel protesters, Peter Berkowitz highlights their culpable ignorance regarding Israel's defensive sovereignty. He refutes false accusations of colonialism,
20 Feb 2026
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Confronting the Ignorance Fueling Anti-Israel Protests. Dismantling the arguments of global anti-Israel protesters, Peter Berkowitz highlights their ...
S8 Ep485: Trump's Middle East Legacy and Israel's Judicial Crisis. Examining the Trump administration's lasting diplomatic legacy, Peter Berkowitz praises the embassy move to Jerusalem, the withdrawal from the flawed Iran deal, and the strategic Abraham Accords. He
20 Feb 2026
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Trump's Middle East Legacy and Israel's Judicial Crisis. Examining the Trump administration's lasting diplomatic legacy, Peter Berkowitz praises the ...
S8 Ep485: Defining Israel's Deep Political and Demographic Divides. Peter Berkowitz clarifies crucial definitions in Israeli politics, explaining why a one-state solution would destroy Israel's democratic and Jewish character. He outlines how traditional left-right
20 Feb 2026
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Defining Israel's Deep Political and Demographic Divides. Peter Berkowitz clarifies crucial definitions in Israelipolitics, explaining why a one-state...
S8 Ep485: Israel's Initial Response to the October 7 Atrocities. Following the horrific October 7 attacks by Hamas, Israeli leaders reacted with understandable outrage and mobilized forcefully to neutralize the threat. While Hamas is currently severely degraded mil
20 Feb 2026
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Israel's Initial Response to the October 7 Atrocities. Following the horrific October 7 attacks by Hamas, Israelileaders reacted with understandable ...
S8 Ep484: Guyana's Massive Oil Boom. Evan Ellis highlights the profound economic transformation of Guyana following the discovery of billions of barrels of light, sweet crude oil. Driven by massive investments from ExxonMobil and Chevron, the South American natio
19 Feb 2026
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Guyana's Massive Oil Boom. Evan Ellis highlights the profound economic transformation of Guyana following the discovery of billions of barrels of ligh...
S8 Ep484: Border Drone Threats, USMCA, and Venezuela. Evan Ellis discusses the closure of El Paso's airspace due to sophisticated cartel drones. He also highlights the critical necessity of renegotiating the USMCA to preserve Mexico's economy and cooperative securi
19 Feb 2026
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Border Drone Threats, USMCA, and Venezuela. Evan Ellis discusses the closure of El Paso's airspace due to sophisticated cartel drones. He also highli...
S8 Ep484: Cuba's Severe Energy and Economic Collapse. Evan Ellis describes the catastrophic collapse of Cuba's economy. Cut off from Venezuelan and Mexican oil, the island faces severe rationing, blackouts, halted public services, and completely collapsed tourism.
19 Feb 2026
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Cuba's Severe Energy and Economic Collapse. Evan Ellis describes the catastrophic collapse of Cuba's economy. Cut off from Venezuelan and Mexican oil,...
S8 Ep484: Peru's Political Crisis and Chinese Influence. Professor Evan Ellis details Peru's chronic political instability following the appointment of its eighth president in eight years. Amidst endemic corruption and a fragmented Congress, the nation is deeply in
19 Feb 2026
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Peru's Political Crisis and Chinese Influence. Professor Evan Ellis details Peru's chronic political instability following the appointment of its eigh...
S8 Ep484: Modern Lessons from the Fed-Treasury Accord. Drawing parallels between 1951 and today, John Cochrane examines the tension between presidential administrations and the Federal Reserve during crises. He emphasizes that the Fed must maintain its independence
19 Feb 2026
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Modern Lessons from the Fed-Treasury Accord. Drawing parallels between 1951 and today, John Cochrane examines the tension between presidential adminis...
S8 Ep484: Truman, the Fed, and the 1951 Accord. Professor John Cochrane explores the 1951 Treasury-Fed Accord during the Korean War. Fearing another World War II-style crisis, President Harry Truman pressured Fed Chairman Thomas McCabe to keep interest rates low. I
19 Feb 2026
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Truman, the Fed, and the 1951 Accord. Professor John Cochrane explores the 1951 Treasury-Fed Accord during the Korean War. Fearing another World War I...
S8 Ep484: Negotiated Settlements and Expanding Security States. Anatol Lieven explains the European left's growing concerns about the Ukraine war fueling authoritarian security and surveillance measures. While a negotiated settlement requiring Ukraine to surrender
19 Feb 2026
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Negotiated Settlements and Expanding Security States. Anatol Lieven explains the European left's growing concerns about the Ukraine war fueling author...
S8 Ep484: The European Left and the Ukraine Conflict. John Batchelor and Anatol Lieven discuss the European left's evolving stance on the Ukraine war. Facing economic strain, radical leftist parties are prioritizing peace and domestic issues over punishing Russia,
19 Feb 2026
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The European Left and the Ukraine Conflict. John Batchelor and Anatol Lieven discuss the European left's evolving stance on the Ukraine war. Facing ec...
S8 Ep483: Preview for later today. Peter Berkowitz of the Hoover Institution praises the former president for properly recognizing political realities by moving the embassy to Jerusalem and supporting Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights.
19 Feb 2026
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Preview for later today. Peter Berkowitz of the Hoover Institution praises the former president for properly recognizing political realities by moving...
S8 Ep483: Preview for later today. Professor Evan Ellis examines Guyana's remarkable economic transformation driven by massive oil discoveries, suggesting its successful wealth management offers a valuable lesson for neighboring Venezuela as it rebuilds.
19 Feb 2026
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Preview for later today. Professor Evan Ellis examines Guyana's remarkable economic transformation driven by massive oil discoveries, suggesting its s...
S8 Ep483: Preview for later today. Professor John Yoo of Berkeley Law explores Justice Scalia's legacy, emphasizing his defense of the unitary executive and belief that clear, predictable laws should govern independent federal agencies.
19 Feb 2026
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Preview for later today. Professor John Yoo of Berkeley Law explores Justice Scalia's legacy, emphasizing his defense of the unitary executive and bel...
S8 Ep482: File: P-DHUME-2-19.mp3 Headline: Turmoil and Radicalization in Bangladesh Guest Name: Sadinand Dum 25 Word Summary: Following recent riots and the prime minister's flight to India, Bangladesh faces severe political turmoil as radical Islamist group Jamaat
19 Feb 2026
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File: P-DHUME-2-19.mp3 Headline: Turmoil and Radicalization in Bangladesh Guest Name: Sadinand Dum 25 Word Summary: Following recent riots and the pri...
S8 Ep482: File: P-LIEVEN-2-18.mp3 Headline: The European Left's Stance on Ukraine and Expansion Guest Name: Anatol Leven 25 Word Summary: The European left supports defending Europe but strongly opposes further NATO and EU expansion, viewing the European Union as a
19 Feb 2026
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File: P-LIEVEN-2-18.mp3 Headline: The European Left's Stance on Ukraine and Expansion Guest Name: Anatol Leven 25 Word Summary: The European left sup...
S8 Ep482: File: P-STRADNER-2-19.mp3 Headline: Viktor Orban's Continued Reliance on Russian Energy Guest Name: Stradner 25 Word Summary: Hungarian leader Viktor Orban falsely claims a lack of alternatives to Russian gas, prioritizing his grip on power and ties to Mo
19 Feb 2026
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File: P-STRADNER-2-19.mp3 Headline: Viktor Orban's Continued Reliance on Russian Energy Guest Name: Stradner 25 Word Summary: Hungarian leader Viktor...
S8 Ep481: SHOW SCHEDULE 2-18-2026
19 Feb 2026
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IRAN 1971113 Bayrock, Franchising, and Financial Rescue Craig Unger details how Bayrock, a firm of Soviet immigrants with mob ties located in Trump T...
S8 Ep480: 6 FBI Failures and the Mueller Limitations Unger argues the FBI failed to investigate Trump’s Russian ties, noting that former directors later worked for Russian mobsters. He claims the Mueller investigation was limited to criminal acts rather than counte
19 Feb 2026
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16 FBI Failures and the Mueller Limitations Unger argues the FBI failed to investigate Trump’s Russian ties, noting that former directors later ...
S8 Ep480: 15 Czech Security and the Ukrainian Mob Unger discusses how Czech intelligence monitored Ivana Trump and explores Trump's negotiations with Pavel Fuks, a Ukrainian developer described as "pure Russian mob". Fuks, who boasted of FSB ties, negotiated for a
19 Feb 2026
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15 Czech Security and the Ukrainian Mob Unger discusses how Czech intelligence monitored Ivana Trump and explores Trump's negotiations with Pavel Fuk...
S8 Ep480: 14 Epstein, Real Estate Flips, and Russian Ties The conversation shifts to Jeffrey Epstein’s mysterious links to Russian intelligence and his real estate dealings with Trump. Unger highlights a suspicious transaction where Trump bought a property and quic
19 Feb 2026
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14 Epstein, Real Estate Flips, and Russian Ties The conversation shifts to Jeffrey Epstein’s mysterious links to Russian intelligence and his real ...
S8 Ep480: 13 Bayrock, Franchising, and Financial Rescue Craig Unger details how Bayrock, a firm of Soviet immigrants with mob ties located in Trump Tower, rescued a bankrupt Trump. They introduced a risk-free franchising model, allowing Trump to profit from licensi
19 Feb 2026
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13 Bayrock, Franchising, and Financial Rescue Craig Unger details how Bayrock, a firm of Soviet immigrants with mob ties located in Trump Tower, resc...
S8 Ep479: 12. Using Starship to Chase Interstellar Comets Scientists propose a 2035 Starship mission to intercept an interstellar comet using a solar slingshot maneuver. Guest: Bob Zimmerman
19 Feb 2026
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12. Using Starship to Chase Interstellar Comets Scientists propose a 2035 Starship mission to intercept an interstellar comet using a solar slingshot...
S8 Ep478: 11. FAA Approves SpaceX Starship Launch Increase SpaceX secures approval for more launches while NASA's SLS rocket faces delays during wet dress rehearsal tests. Guest: Bob Zimmerman
19 Feb 2026
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11. FAA Approves SpaceX Starship Launch Increase SpaceX secures approval for more launches while NASA's SLS rocket faces delays during wet dress rehe...
S8 Ep478: 0. Strained US-Canada Relations Under Trump Prime Minister Carney gains approval by standing up to Trump, signaling a shift in Canadian trade sovereignty despite costs. Guest: David Hebert
19 Feb 2026
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0. Strained US-Canada Relations Under Trump Prime Minister Carney gains approval by standing up to Trump, signaling a shift in Canadian trade soverei...
S8 Ep478: 9. The Collapse of the US-Canada Friendship The historically strong US-Canada bond fractures under trade disputes and rhetoric, threatening long-term diplomatic and economic relationships. Guest: David Hebert
19 Feb 2026
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9. The Collapse of the US-Canada Friendship The historically strong US-Canada bond fractures under trade disputes and rhetoric, threatening long-term...
S8 Ep478: 8. Internal Power Struggles Within Iran's Military Tensions rise between the IRGC and the regular army as the regime faces increasing US pressure. Guest: Kamran Bokhari, Gordon Chang
19 Feb 2026
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RTHUR8. Internal Power Struggles Within Iran's Military Tensions rise between the IRGC and the regular army as the regime faces increasing US prORT es...
S8 Ep478: 7. China's Advanced Drone Warfare and Tech Theft Beijing develops intelligent drone swarms and advanced fighters using stolen technology to challenge US military dominance. Guest: Bill Gertz, Gordon Chang
19 Feb 2026
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7. China's Advanced Drone Warfare and Tech Theft Beijing develops intelligent drone swarms and advanced fighters using stolen technology to challenge...
S8 Ep478: 6. The Ethical Cost of Cobalt for Batteries The demand for cobalt in EVs and phones drives prices up while highlighting ethical issues in the Congo. Guest: Simon Constable
19 Feb 2026
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6. The Ethical Cost of Cobalt for Batteries The demand for cobalt in EVs and phones drives prices up while highlighting ethical issues in the Congo. ...
S8 Ep478: 5. Severe Flooding in France and Commodity Shifts Severe storms inundate France while gold and silver prices fluctuate due to shifting global economic policies. Guest: Simon Constable
19 Feb 2026
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5. Severe Flooding in France and Commodity Shifts Severe storms inundate France while gold and silver prices fluctuate due to shifting global economi...
S8 Ep478: 4. China's Critical Support for Iran and Russia Experts analyze how Beijing sustains Russia and Iran through technology transfers and sanctions evasion, complicating US strategy. Guest: Steve Yates, Gordon Chang
19 Feb 2026
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4. China's Critical Support for Iran and Russia Experts analyze how Beijing sustains Russia and Iran through technology transfers and sanctions evasi...
S8 Ep478: 3. Japan Stands Firm Against Chinese Aggression Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi vows to defend Taiwan, drawing ire from Beijing, while Europe slowly recognizes the Chinese threat. Guest: Steve Yates, Gordon Chang
19 Feb 2026
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3. Japan Stands Firm Against Chinese Aggression Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi vows to defend Taiwan, drawing ire from Beijing, while Europe slowly ...
S8 Ep478: 2. South Korea's Shift Toward China Under Lee President Lee Jae-myung pursues socialist policies and anti-US sentiment, raising concerns about South Korea's alignment with China. Guest: Tara O, Gordon Chang
19 Feb 2026
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2. South Korea's Shift Toward China Under Lee President Lee Jae-myung pursues socialist policies and anti-US sentiment, raising concerns about South ...
S8 Ep478: 1. US Naval Buildup Amidst Iran Negotiation Stalls Washington increases naval pressure as Iranian negotiators stall and China continues backing the regime amidst nuclear concerns. Guest: Victoria Coates, Gordon Chang
19 Feb 2026
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1. US Naval Buildup Amidst Iran Negotiation Stalls Washington increases naval pressure as Iranian negotiators stall and China continues backing the r...
S8 Ep477: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY HEADLINE: Breaking US Dependency on Chinese Rare Earths 25 WORD SUMMARY: Victoria Coates discusses the strategic shift from the Biden administration's climate focus to a new effort to stockpile rare earth minerals and reduce relian
18 Feb 2026
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PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAYHEADLINE: Breaking US Dependency on Chinese Rare Earths25 WORD SUMMARY: Victoria Coates discusses the strategic shift from the ...
S8 Ep477: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY HEADLINE: Keir Starmer Facing Severe Political Headwinds 25 WORD SUMMARY: Simon Constable reports on the intense media barrage and internal party dissent facing Keir Starmer, which threatens to derail his ability to govern effectiv
18 Feb 2026
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PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAYHEADLINE: Keir Starmer Facing Severe Political Headwinds25 WORD SUMMARY: Simon Constable reports on the intense media barrage a...
S8 Ep477: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY HEADLINE: Beijing’s Global Strategy to Weaken America 25 WORD SUMMARY: Bill Gertz warns that China is covertly arming Russia and supporting US enemies as part of a broader strategy to displace and destroy the United States. GUEST:
18 Feb 2026
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PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAYHEADLINE: Beijing’s Global Strategy to Weaken America25 WORD SUMMARY: Bill Gertz warns that China is covertly arming Russia a...
S8 Ep477: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY HEADLINE: Canada Pushes Back Against US Trade Pressure 25 WORD SUMMARY: David Heert explains how Prime Minister Mark Carney is gaining political support by standing up to President Trump’s rhetoric, despite the potential economic c
18 Feb 2026
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PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAYHEADLINE: Canada Pushes Back Against US Trade Pressure25 WORD SUMMARY: David Heert explains how Prime Minister Mark Carney is g...
S8 Ep477: REVIEW FOR LATER TODAY HEADLINE: The Defense of Western Civilization in Europe 25 WORD SUMMARY: Steve Yates analyzes the reception of American defense of Western values in Europe, noting a clash with entrenched ideologies at the Munich Conference. GUEST:
18 Feb 2026
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REVIEW FOR LATER TODAYHEADLINE: The Defense of Western Civilization in Europe25 WORD SUMMARY: Steve Yates analyzes the reception of American defense o...
S8 Ep477: HEADLINE: A Mission to Catch an Interstellar Comet 25 WORD SUMMARY: Bob Zimmerman outlines an ambitious scientific proposal to launch a Starship in 2035 that would sling-shot around the sun to intercept a distant comet. GUEST: Bob Zimmerman, Science Write
18 Feb 2026
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HEADLINE: A Mission to Catch an Interstellar Comet25 WORD SUMMARY: Bob Zimmerman outlines an ambitious scientific proposal to launch a Starship in 20...
S8 Ep476: SHOW SCHEDULE 2-17-2026
18 Feb 2026
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1917 EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS. MARS1.Liz Peek discusses the market's current drift and the continued dominance of Artificial Intelligence, arguing AI is ...
S8 Ep476: Gregory Copley notes that despite scandals surrounding Prince Andrew, the Royal Family remains essential glue holding the UK and Commonwealth together, with the King and working royals performing vital diplomatic functions while spares struggle without de
18 Feb 2026
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Gregory Copley notes that despite scandals surrounding Prince Andrew, the Royal Family remains essential glue holding the UK and Commonwealth toge...
S8 Ep476: Gregory Copley argues Europe suffers from a leadership vacuum caused by post-WWII dependency on the US and bureaucratic corrosion within the EU, with economic recovery requiring slashing regulations as current welfare models become unsustainable amidst ge
18 Feb 2026
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Gregory Copley argues Europe suffers from a leadership vacuum caused by post-WWII dependency on the US and bureaucratic corrosion within the EU, with...
S8 Ep476: Gregory Copley reports Nigerian President Tinubu advocates for an African credit rating agency to reduce reliance on external assessments from firms like Moody's, reflecting growing desire for statistical independence and better quantification of local ec
18 Feb 2026
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Gregory Copley reports Nigerian President Tinubu advocates for an African credit rating agency to reduce reliance on external assessments from firms ...
S8 Ep476: Gregory Copley of Defense & Foreign Affairs discusses the US deployment of one hundred troops to Nigeria to counter ISIS and Boko Haram, arguing stability requires addressing economic disenfranchisement from damming the River Niger rather than treating sy
18 Feb 2026
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Gregory Copley of Defense & Foreign Affairs discusses the US deployment of one hundred troops to Nigeria to counter ISIS and Boko Haram, arguing ...