The John Batchelor Show
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S8 Ep736: 1. THE OSS ORIGINS AND MARY BANCROFT Guest Mundy: Guest Mundy describes the CIA's WWII roots through the OSS, where elite, college-educated women like Mary Bancroft were recruited for their intelligence and language skills,. Working as Allen Dulles's "rig
13 Apr 2026
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Sisterhood, CIA, and the Terror Transition APRIL 13, 2026This collection of transcripts details the transformative role of women at the CIA, fr...
S8 Ep735: 8. O’Donnell reflects on the devastating cost of the war for Marblehead, which suffered bankruptcy and left hundreds of widows. While many heroes remain largely forgotten, their legacy persists through local landmarks. General Henry Knox’s tribute immor
13 Apr 2026
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8. O’Donnell reflects on the devastating cost of the war for Marblehead, which suffered bankruptcy and left hundreds of widows. While many heroes r...
S8 Ep735: 7. Following Trenton, Marbleheaders help hold Assunpink Creek against elite British regulars. Despite many returning home due to expired enlistments, those remaining participate in the Battle of Princeton. Additionally, Dr. Nathaniel Bond executes Washing
13 Apr 2026
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7. Following Trenton, Marbleheaders help hold Assunpink Creek against elite Britishregulars. Despite many returning home due to expired enlistments, ...
S8 Ep735: 6. During the legendary crossing of the Delaware, Marblehead mariners navigate ice flows and a nor'easter to transport troops and nineteen cannon. This diverse unit's skill proves decisive during the Battle of Trenton, where they capture a critical bridge
13 Apr 2026
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6. During the legendary crossing of the Delaware, Marblehead mariners navigate ice flows and a nor'easter to transport troops and nineteen cannon. Thi...
S8 Ep735: 5. In 1776, Washington faces an assassination plot involving his own lifeguard. Following the defeat on Long Island, the Marbleheaders perform the "American Dunkirk," miraculously evacuating 9,000 soldiers across the East River under the cover of night an
13 Apr 2026
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5. In 1776, Washington faces an assassination plot involving his own lifeguard. Following the defeat on Long Island, the Marbleheaders perform the "A...
S8 Ep735: 4. After George Washington takes command, he establishes "Washington’s Navy" with Marblehead sailors to intercept British supply ships. These "cruisers," operating out of Beverly, captured essential ordnance and powder. Washington also forms the Lifeguard
13 Apr 2026
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4. After George Washington takes command, he establishes "Washington’s Navy" with Marblehead sailors to intercept British supply ships. These "crui...
S8 Ep735: 3. O’Donnell details the Battle of Bunker Hill, emphasizing that the Marbleheaders provided the crucial gunpowder that allowed patriots to repel several British charges. He also discusses the smallpox pandemic, the treacherous role of spy Dr. Benjamin Chu
13 Apr 2026
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3. O’Donnell details the Battle of Bunker Hill, emphasizing that the Marbleheaders provided the crucial gunpowder that allowed patriots to repel sev...
S8 Ep735: 2. This segment explores Marblehead’s status as a prosperous fishing port and the formation of its unique militia. O’Donnell highlights the roles of wealthy, self-made leaders like John Glover. The Marbleheaders' successful raid on Fort William and Mary s
13 Apr 2026
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2. This segment explores Marblehead’s status as a prosperous fishing port and the formation of its unique militia. O’Donnell highlights the roles...
S8 Ep735: 1. Patrick O’Donnell describes the Revolution’s early days in April 1775. Marblehead leaders, including Elbridge Gerry, hid in a cornfield while British troops marched to seize gunpowder in Lexington. These "soldier-mariners" were essential to the success
13 Apr 2026
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Marblehead's Indispensables: Shaping the Revolution 8 sources·APRIL 12, 2026These sources examine the parallel histories of leadership and power du...
S8 Ep734: 4. The COVID-19 pandemic and severe lockdowns shattered public trust, triggering economic deflation and a burst real estate bubble. Municipalities now face extreme debt distress, leaving them unable to pay workers. Xi Jinping has prioritized surveillance
12 Apr 2026
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4. The COVID-19 pandemic and severe lockdowns shattered public trust, triggering economic deflation and a burst real estate bubble. Municipalities ...
S8 Ep734: 3. The 21st century saw massive cash infusions creating “ghost cities” and excessive infrastructure. China’s cement consumption and loan volume surpassed historic US benchmarks while billionaires like Jack Ma were suppressed. The Belt and Road Initiative
12 Apr 2026
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3. The 21st century saw massive cash infusions creating “ghost cities” and excessive infrastructure. China’s cement consumption and loan volume ...
S8 Ep734: 2. Post-Tiananmen, China embraced “red capitalism,” where “princelings”—children of political leaders—controlled investment nodes and equity. The party launched “golden projects” for surveillance while managing the 1998 crisis by recapitalizing banks thro
12 Apr 2026
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2. Post-Tiananmen, China embraced “red capitalism,” where “princelings”—children of political leaders—controlled investment nodes and equ...
S8 Ep734: 1. Anne Stevenson-Yang recounts China’s transition from a poverty-stricken Maoist culture to an export-driven economy. Deng Xiaoping initiated this shift to acquire hard currency, establishing Special Economic Zones like Shenzhen. This era birthed an elit
12 Apr 2026
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1. Anne Stevenson-Yang recounts China’s transition from a poverty-stricken Maoist culture to an export-driven economy. Deng Xiaoping initiated this ...
S8 Ep733: 4. Guest Author: Eric J. Dolin. After their eventual rescue, Barnard regretfully leaves his dog, Scent, with a British captain for a better life. Returning to New York bankrupt, Barnard and the ship’s owners successfully appeal the seizure of the *Nanina*
12 Apr 2026
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4. Guest Author: Eric J. Dolin. After their eventual rescue, Barnard regretfully leaves his dog, Scent, with a Britishcaptain for a better life. Retu...
S8 Ep733: 3. Guest Author: Eric J. Dolin. Charles Barnard rescues the *Isabella* castaways, but British Lieutenant D'Aranda betrays him, seizing the *Nanina* as a prize of war. D'Aranda abandons Barnard's hunting party, who survive 534 days in wretched conditions.
12 Apr 2026
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3. Guest Author: Eric J. Dolin. Charles Barnard rescues the *Isabella* castaways, but British Lieutenant D'Aranda betrays him, seizing the *Nanina* a...
S8 Ep733: 2. Guest Author: Eric J. Dolin. This segment explores the harsh Falkland Islands environment and the varieties of seals hunted for skins and oil. It also details the shipwreck of the *Isabella*, a vessel carrying British convicts and Marines. Captain Geor
12 Apr 2026
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2. Guest Author: Eric J. Dolin. This segment explores the harsh Falkland Islands environment and the varieties of seals hunted for skins and oil. It ...
S8 Ep733: These sources detail a harrowing historical account from Eric J. Dolan’s book, Left for Dead, which recounts a true story of shipwreck and betrayal in the Falkland Islands during the War of 1812. The narrative centers on Charles Barnard, an American seal
12 Apr 2026
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Left for Dead: Shipwreck and Treachery in 1812 5 sources·11 April, 2026These sources detail a harrowing historical account from Eric J. Dolan’s b...
S8 Ep732: 8. Lloyd examines the "twinned" battles of Verdun and the Somme in 1916. He contrasts Falkenhayn’s ruthless attritional goals with Haig’s optimistic breakthrough attempts. The source concludes with the failure of Nivelle’s 1917 offensive, which pushed
12 Apr 2026
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8. Lloyd examines the "twinned" battles of Verdun and the Somme in 1916. He contrasts Falkenhayn’s ruthless attritional goals with Haig’s optimis...
S8 Ep732: 7. In this summary of the 1915 Second Battle of Champagne, Lloyd explores the realization that breaking through entrenched lines was nearly impossible. He provides humanizing portraits of generals like Castelnau, emphasizing the personal grief and profess
12 Apr 2026
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7. In this summary of the 1915 Second Battle of Champagne, Lloyd explores the realization that breaking through entrenched lines was nearly impossibl...
S8 Ep732: 6. Focusing on the 1914 Battle of the Marne, Lloyd explains how Joffre’s nerve and strategic troop movements halted the German advance. He details the breakdown of German command between Moltke and Kluck, which forced an "inward wheel" and prevented the e
12 Apr 2026
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6. Focusing on the 1914 Battle of the Marne, Lloyd explains how Joffre’s nerve and strategic troop movements halted the Germanadvance. He details t...
S8 Ep732: 5. This file examines French leadership, specifically Joffre’s steadiness during the 1914 invasion and the subsequent rise of commanders like Nivelle and Pétain. Lloyd describes Ferdinand Foch as a "Supreme Allied Commander" whose charisma and understandi
12 Apr 2026
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5. This file examines Frenchleadership, specifically Joffre’s steadiness during the 1914 invasion and the subsequent rise of commanders like Nivell...
S8 Ep732: 4. Lloyd analyzes the German high command, specifically Moltke’s failure to execute the Schlieffen Plan due to personal insecurity and logistical breakdowns. He also explores Kaiser Wilhelm II’s shifting influence and Falkenhayn’s attritional strategy at
12 Apr 2026
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4. Lloyd analyzes the Germanhigh command, specifically Moltke’s failure to execute the Schlieffen Plan due to personal insecurity and logistical br...
S8 Ep732: 3. Nick Lloyd details his scholarly goal of providing a comprehensive narrative of the Western Front from 1914 to 1918. By focusing on senior commanders' operational perspectives, he seeks to challenge "donkeys" and "butchers" myths, offering a more nuanc
12 Apr 2026
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3. Nick Lloyd details his scholarly goal of providing a comprehensive narrative of the Western Front from 1914 to 1918. By focusing on senior command...
S8 Ep732: 2. This source focuses on American intervention under General Pershing, who resisted amalgamating U.S. troops into French units. Lloyd examines how German forces were physically defeated in 1918 despite later "stab in the back" myths, noting that the Alli
12 Apr 2026
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2. This source focuses on Americanintervention under General Pershing, who resisted amalgamating U.S. troops into French units. Lloyd examines how Ge...
S8 Ep732: 1. Nick Lloyd discusses the complex dynamics of early British leadership, including Prime Minister Asquith, Lord Kitchener, and Sir John French. He highlights the British Army’s massive expansion from a small expeditionary force to 60 divisions and the ev
12 Apr 2026
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The Western Front: Commanders and the Great War 9 sources·APRIL 11, 2026These sources primarily consist of interview transcripts with historian Nic...
S8 Ep731: 8. Plokhy describes the 2008 NATO split and Putin’s subsequent military intervention in Georgia. He outlines the pressure placed on Yanukovich to reject the European Union, which sparked the Maidan revolution. The author emphasizes that these events we
12 Apr 2026
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8. Plokhy describes the 2008 NATO split and Putin’s subsequent military intervention in Georgia. He outlines the pressure placed on Yanukovich to r...
S8 Ep731: 7. Returning to the night of February 23, 2014, Plokhy highlights the undemocratic nature of Putin’s decision-making process. He addresses stereotypes of Ukrainian internal divisions, arguing that while Russia exploited these differences to seize Crimea,
12 Apr 2026
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7. Returning to the night of February 23, 2014, Plokhy highlights the undemocratic nature of Putin’s decision-making process. He addresses stereoty...
S8 Ep731: 6. Examining the 2021-2022 buildup, Plokhy notes the U.S. intelligence success in predicting the invasion but critiques the lack of preemptive military aid. He details Putin’s imperial ideology regarding the "historical unity" of Russians and Ukrainians a
12 Apr 2026
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6. Examining the 2021-2022 buildup, Plokhy notes the U.S. intelligence success in predicting the invasion but critiques the lack of preemptive milita...
S8 Ep731: 5. Plokhy compares the 2014 annexation of Crimea to the 1930s policy of appeasement, criticizing the West’s inadequate response. He discusses the Minsk agreements as a Russian tool to destabilize Ukraine and explains how NATO’s fear of escalation allowed
12 Apr 2026
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5. Plokhy compares the 2014 annexation of Crimea to the 1930s policy of appeasement, criticizing the West’s inadequate response. He discusses the M...
S8 Ep731: 4. This source reiterates the consequences of the 2008 NATO summit, detailing the split between the U.S. and allies like Germany. Plokhy explains how Putin’s invasion of Georgia served as a blueprint for the 2014 Ukrainian conflict and explores Yanukovich
12 Apr 2026
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4. This source reiterates the consequences of the 2008 NATO summit, detailing the split between the U.S. and allies like Germany. Plokhy explains how...
S8 Ep731: 3. Focusing on the February 2014 Kremlin meeting, Plokhy describes how Vladimir Putinunilaterally decided to annex Crimea and destabilize Ukraine. He explains Russia's transition to dictatorship and the historical divisions within Ukraine—linguistic, reli
12 Apr 2026
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3. Focusing on the February 2014 Kremlin meeting, Plokhy describes how Vladimir Putinunilaterally decided to annex Crimea and destabilize Ukraine. He...
S8 Ep731: 2. Plokhy analyzes the 2008 NATO Bucharest summit where Georgia and Ukraine were promised future membership without specifics. He argues this exposure led to Putin’s 2008 invasion of Georgia and the 2014 war in Ukraine. The discussion includes the rise o
12 Apr 2026
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2. Plokhy analyzes the 2008 NATO Bucharest summit where Georgia and Ukraine were promised future membership without specifics. He argues this exposure...
S8 Ep731: The provided sources detail a series of interviews with historian Serhii Plokhy regarding the deep-seated origins and escalation of the Russo-Ukrainian War. He argues that Vladimir Putin operates as a dictator driven by 19th-century imperial ideologies, v
12 Apr 2026
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The provided sources detail a series of interviews with historian Serhii Plokhy regarding the deep-seated origins and escalation of the Russo-Ukraini...
S8 Ep730: REAMING MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING JEFF BLISS, 4-10-2026
11 Apr 2026
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STREAMING MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING JEFF BLISS, 4-10-20261970 HILTON LVWhile the sources do not specifically cite a current price ...
S8 Ep729: SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FRIDAY 4-10-2026. 1960 SANDS HOTEL
11 Apr 2026
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SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FRIDAY 4-10-2026.1960 SANDS HOTEL1. Jeff Bliss: Jeff Bliss discusses the construction of a new In-N-Out store in Las Ve...
S8 Ep728: 16. Professor Richard Epstein: Professor Richard Epstein discusses the 25th Amendment’s fourth section regarding presidential disability and succession. He outlines the complex cabinet deliberation process required to elevate a vice president and the
11 Apr 2026
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16. Professor Richard Epstein: Professor Richard Epstein discusses the 25th Amendment’s fourth section regarding presidential disability and success...
S8 Ep728: 15. Richard Epstein: Professor Richard Epstein provides a historical legal analysis of birthright citizenship, tracing arguments from the 1790 Naturalization Act to the 14th Amendment. He examines the 1898 Supreme Court ruling on Chinese immigrants and it
11 Apr 2026
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15. Richard Epstein: Professor Richard Epstein provides a historical legal analysis of birthright citizenship, tracing arguments from the 1790 Natura...
S8 Ep728: 14. Lorenzo Fiori: Lorenzo Fiori recommends Padua for tourism, highlighting its historical frescoes and strategic location near Venice. He also discusses recent severe weather in southern Italy and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s efforts to clarify Italy’
11 Apr 2026
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14. Lorenzo Fiori: Lorenzo Fiori recommends Padua for tourism, highlighting its historical frescoes and strategic location near Venice. He also discus...
S8 Ep727: 13. Jim McTague: Jim McTague reports on the economy in Lancaster County, noting steady business activity despite rising gasoline prices. He emphasizes the role of wealthy retirees in buffering retail spending and explains the tax implications of tradition
11 Apr 2026
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13. Jim McTague: Jim McTague reports on the economy in Lancaster County, noting steady business activity despite rising gasoline prices. He emphasizes...
S8 Ep727: 12. Professor Daniel Rood: Daniel Rood recounts the discovery of a graveyard for enslaved people at the University of Georgia’s Baldwin Hall site. He argues for fully embracing this history to escape the "shadow of the great house" and understand alternat
11 Apr 2026
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12. Professor Daniel Rood: Daniel Rood recounts the discovery of a graveyard for enslaved people at the University of Georgia’s Baldwin Hall site. H...
S8 Ep727: 11. Professor Daniel Rood: Daniel Rood compares plantation systems in Cuba, Brazil, and California, identifying modern iterations in multinational ethanol production and agricultural exploitation. He details how California planters engineered labor system
11 Apr 2026
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11. Professor Daniel Rood: Daniel Rood compares plantation systems in Cuba, Brazil, and California, identifying modern iterations in multinational eth...
S8 Ep727: 10. Professor Daniel Rood: Daniel Rood discusses General Sherman’s march through Georgia and the missed opportunity to dismantle the plantation system during Reconstruction. The segment covers Field Order 15, the impact of Lincoln’s assassination, and how
11 Apr 2026
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10. Professor Daniel Rood: Daniel Rood discusses General Sherman’s march through Georgia and the missed opportunity to dismantle the plantation syst...
S8 Ep727: 9. Professor Daniel Rood: Professor Daniel Rood explores the evolution of the American plantation system, focusing on the transition from tobacco to cotton exports. He highlights the expertise and knowledge provided by enslaved people and the tragic econo
11 Apr 2026
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9. Professor Daniel Rood: Professor Daniel Rood explores the evolution of the American plantation system, focusing on the transition from tobacco to c...
S8 Ep727: 8. Bob Zimmerman: Bob Zimmerman critiques the high costs and bureaucratic hurdles of Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket compared to reusable alternatives. He also provides updates on the Curiosity rover’s climb up Mount Sharp on Mars, discussing its fuel capacity a
11 Apr 2026
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8. Bob Zimmerman: Bob Zimmerman critiques the high costs and bureaucratic hurdles of Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket compared to reusable alternatives. He...
S8 Ep727: 7. Bob Zimmerman: Bob Zimmerman reviews the burgeoning market for satellite internet constellations, comparing Amazon’s LEO project with SpaceX’s established Starlink. He also covers Chinese space ambitions, orbital repair startups like Astroscale and Sta
11 Apr 2026
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7. Bob Zimmerman: Bob Zimmerman reviews the burgeoning market for satellite internet constellations, comparing Amazon’s LEO project with SpaceX’s ...
S8 Ep727: 6. Henry Sokolski: Henry Sokolski details the critical reliance of nuclear power plants on external electricity for cooling. He warns about Iranian hackers targeting the US electrical grid and how Russian and Chinese targeting information enhances the let
11 Apr 2026
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6. Henry Sokolski: Henry Sokolski details the critical reliance of nuclear power plants on external electricity for cooling. He warns about Iranianhac...
S8 Ep727: 5. Henry Sokolski: Henry Sokolski highlights the urgent need for policies to defend domestic nuclear facilities against drone threats. He discusses the Department of Energy’s new guidance, the reality of war zones, and public education requirements regard
11 Apr 2026
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5. Henry Sokolski: Henry Sokolski highlights the urgent need for policies to defend domestic nuclear facilities against drone threats. He discusses th...
S8 Ep727: 4. Gene Marks: Gene Marks examines AIadvancements, specifically Anthropic’s ability to discover banking security vulnerabilities. He discusses the balance between AI risks and benefits for small businesses, the phenomenon of AIhallucinations, and how huma
11 Apr 2026
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4. Gene Marks: Gene Marks examines AIadvancements, specifically Anthropic’s ability to discover banking security vulnerabilities. He discusses the b...
S8 Ep727: 3. Gene Marks: Gene Marks analyzes soaring inflation driven by volatile energy costs and suggests defensive strategies for small businesses. He addresses consumer sentiment versus actual spending and notes that hiring remains resilient despite economic ch
11 Apr 2026
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3. Gene Marks: Gene Marks analyzes soaring inflation driven by volatile energy costs and suggests defensive strategies for small businesses. He addres...
S8 Ep727: 2. Jeff Bliss: Jeff Bliss reports on California’s First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, focusing on her controversial documentaries and personal stories regarding incarceration. Additionally, the segment addresses allegations against Congressman Eric Swal
11 Apr 2026
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2. Jeff Bliss: Jeff Bliss reports on California’s First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, focusing on her controversial documentaries and personal sto...
S8 Ep727: 1. Jeff Bliss: Jeff Bliss discusses the construction of a new In-N-Out store in Las Vegas. He reviews high theme park prices, marketing job cuts at Disney, financial concerns regarding the 2028 Olympics, and organized crime involvement in homelessness. (1
11 Apr 2026
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1. Jeff Bliss: Jeff Bliss discusses the construction of a new In-N-Out store in Las Vegas. He reviews high theme park prices, marketing job cuts at Di...
S8 Ep726: PREVIEW FOR LATER. GUEST: Daniel Rood Professor Rood discusses Charles Dickens’ journals documenting his encounter with the overland slave trade in Virginia. Dickens observed the profound despair of enslaved families separated during his travels through t
10 Apr 2026
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PREVIEW FOR LATER. GUEST:Daniel Rood Professor Rood discusses Charles Dickens’journals documenting his encounter with the overland slave trade in V...
S8 Ep726: PREVIEW FOR LATER. GUEST: Jeff Bliss Bliss explains how wet winters promote flora growth that later becomes dry fuel, potentially leading to severe wildfire seasons. He highlights current anxieties regarding late summer and fall fire risks in California.
10 Apr 2026
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PREVIEW FOR LATER. GUEST:Jeff Bliss Bliss explains how wet winters promote flora growth that later becomes dry fuel, potentially leading to severe wi...
S8 Ep725: PREVIEW FOR LATER. GUEST: Lorenzo Fiori Lorenzo Fiori shares a seasonal recipe from Padua, Italy, featuring wild asparagus. He suggests boiling the asparagus and dipping it into a sauce made of Parmesan cheese and fried egg yolk, paired perfectly with Pro
10 Apr 2026
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PREVIEW FOR LATER. GUEST: Lorenzo Fiori Lorenzo Fiori shares a seasonal recipe from Padua, Italy, featuring wild asparagus. He suggests boiling the as...
S8 Ep725: PREVIEW FOR LATER. GUEST: Gene Marx Gene Marx discusses why consumer confidence surveys may be misleading compared to actual spending trends. He notes that baby boomers and upper-middle-class citizens are spending heavily on travel despite reports of econ
10 Apr 2026
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PREVIEW FOR LATER. GUEST: Gene Marx Gene Marx discusses why consumer confidence surveys may be misleading compared to actual spending trends. He note...
S8 Ep725: PREVIEW FOR LATER. GUEST: Henry Sokolski Henry Sokolski emphasizes the need for public education regarding infrastructure vulnerabilities. He argues that threats to electricity, gas, and nuclear plants from drones require a renewed focus on civilian prepa
10 Apr 2026
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PREVIEW FOR LATER. GUEST: Henry Sokolski Henry Sokolski emphasizes the need for public education regarding infrastructure vulnerabilities. He argues ...
S8 Ep725: PREVIEW FOR LATER. GUEST: Bob Zimmerman Bob Zimmerman explores security in Low Earth Orbit, highlighting military interests in inspecting and capturing satellites. He expresses concern over potential government overregulation of space traffic, which is cu
10 Apr 2026
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PREVIEW FOR LATER. GUEST: Bob Zimmerman Bob Zimmerman explores security in Low Earth Orbit, highlighting military interests in inspecting and capturi...
S8 Ep724: THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING LANCE GATLING, JIM MCTAGUE, ANATOL LIEVEN, 4-9-2016 1945 TOKYO STATION FIRED MARCH 1945
10 Apr 2026
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THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING LANCE GATLING, JIM MCTAGUE, ANATOL LIEVEN, 4-9-20161945 TOKYO STATION FIRED MARCH 1945The provided t...
S8 Ep723: SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, THURSDAY 4-9-2016. 1705 PERSIAN EMPIRE
10 Apr 2026
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SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, THURSDAY 4-9-2016.1705 PERSIAN EMPIRE1. **Evan Ellis** discusses **Peru’s critical presidential election** amidst sev...
S8 Ep722: 16. Haym Benaroya addresses the psychological and physiological stresses of low gravity, including bone mass loss. He outlines the importance of crew screening and the projected 2040s-2050s timeline for sustainable habitation. (16)
10 Apr 2026
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16. Haym Benaroya addresses the psychological and physiological stresses of low gravity, including bone mass loss. He outlines the importance of crew ...
S8 Ep722: 15. Haym Benaroya details engineering lunar settlements, focusing on rigid structures, inflatables, and lava tube cities. He explains the challenges of utilizing local regolith while protecting astronauts from radiation and toxic dust. (15)
10 Apr 2026
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15. Haym Benaroya details engineering lunar settlements, focusing on rigid structures, inflatables, and lava tube cities. He explains the challenges o...
S8 Ep722: 14. Jim McTague and Lance Gatling discuss soaring oil prices impacting Pennsylvania and Tokyo. They examine Japan’s strategic petroleum reserves and diplomatic efforts to de-escalate Middle Eastern tensions affecting energy security. (14)
10 Apr 2026
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14. Jim McTague and Lance Gatling discuss soaring oil prices impacting Pennsylvania and Tokyo. They examine Japan’s strategic petroleum reserves and...
S8 Ep722: 13. Mary Anastasia O'Grady analyzes Mexico’s organized crime crisis and the 130,000 missing persons since 2006. She critiques President Sheinbaum’s struggle to confront alleged corruption within her own Morena party. (13)
10 Apr 2026
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13. Mary Anastasia O'Grady analyzes Mexico’s organized crime crisis and the 130,000 missing persons since 2006. She critiques President Sheinbaum’...
S8 Ep722: 12. Daniel Rood reveals the tragic fate of thousands of black Loyalists abandoned by the British at Yorktown. He details how the revolution solidified the uncompromising southern plantation system as a military strategy. (12)
10 Apr 2026
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12. Daniel Rood reveals the tragic fate of thousands of black Loyalists abandoned by the British at Yorktown. He details how the revolution solidifie...
S8 Ep722: 11. Daniel Rood examines John Locke’s legal influence on racial slavery and the fiction of the "negro". He also analyzes Bacon’s Rebellion as a driver for creating concrete notions of racial superiority. (11)
10 Apr 2026
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11. Daniel Rood examines John Locke’s legal influence on racial slavery and the fiction of the "negro". He also analyzes Bacon’s Rebellion as a dr...
S8 Ep722: 10. Daniel Rood explores the history of plantations as systems designed to exploit cash crops with high margins. He discusses the unending cycle of boom and bust and the "shadow of the great house". (10)
10 Apr 2026
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10. Daniel Rood explores the history of plantations as systems designed to exploit cash crops with high margins. He discusses the unending cycle of b...
S8 Ep722: 9. Daniel Rood connects modern California cotton booms to historical plantation capitalism and labor exploitation. He explains how 17th-century sugar production in Barbados pioneered industrial agriculture, mass enslavement, and racialized labor concepts.
10 Apr 2026
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9. Daniel Rood connects modern California cotton booms to historical plantation capitalism and labor exploitation. He explains how 17th-century sugar...
S8 Ep722: 8. John Yoo examines the landmark *United States v. Wong Kim Ark* case and the debate over "jurisdiction". He analyzes the Supreme Court’s oral arguments and potential hurdles for the government’s narrow interpretation of citizenship. (8)
10 Apr 2026
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8. John Yoo examines the landmark *United States v. Wong Kim Ark* case and the debate over "jurisdiction". He analyzes the Supreme Court’s oral arg...
S8 Ep722: 7. John Yoo outlines the history of birthright citizenship and the 14th Amendment’s goal to overrule *Dred Scott*. He details Trump administration legal challenges concerning illegal migration and the definition of jurisdiction and domicile. (7)
10 Apr 2026
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7. John Yoo outlines the history of birthright citizenship and the 14th Amendment’s goal to overrule *Dred Scott*. He details Trump administration l...
S8 Ep722: 6. Anatol Lieven analyzes Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s low approval ratings and his party’s fragmentation during international crises. He explores Britain’s diplomatic balance between public opinion and its essential security alliance with the United Sta
10 Apr 2026
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6. Anatol Lieven analyzes Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s low approval ratings and his party’s fragmentation during international crises. He explore...
S8 Ep722: 5. Anatol Lieven evaluates NATO’s internal divisions over the Middle East crisis and potential reconstruction in Iran. He analyzes how Russia and China balance priorities while the U.S. considers lifting sanctions for regional stability. (5)
10 Apr 2026
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5. Anatol Lieven evaluates NATO’s internal divisions over the Middle East crisis and potential reconstruction in Iran. He analyzes how Russia and Ch...
S8 Ep722: 4. Evan Ellis reports on Brazil’s strategic rare earth minerals and a U.S. deal to diversify supplies away from China. He also notes the impending presidential election, where polling shows Lula and Bolson’s son neck-and-neck. (4)
10 Apr 2026
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4. Evan Ellis reports on Brazil’s strategic rare earth minerals and a U.S. deal to diversify supplies away from China. He also notes the impending p...
S8 Ep722: 3. Evan Ellis details Venezuela’s complex political transition under Delcy Rodríguez following Maduro’s removal. He highlights the reopening of the oil economy, the lifting of U.S. sanctions, and budding signs of tourism. (3)
10 Apr 2026
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3. Evan Ellis details Venezuela’s complex political transition under Delcy Rodríguez following Maduro’s removal. He highlights the reopening of t...
S8 Ep722: 2. Evan Ellis explains China’s "lawfare" and economic pressure against Panama after port disputes. He describes the struggle for influence over the strategic Panama Canal and the demonstration of Chinese economic power. (2)
10 Apr 2026
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2. Evan Ellis explains China’s "lawfare" and economic pressure against Panama after port disputes. He describes the struggle for influence over the...
S8 Ep722: 1. Evan Ellis discusses Peru’s critical presidential election amidst severe political instability. He explores the move to a bicameral legislature and the strategic risks posed by deepening Chinese influence in mining and infrastructure. (1)
10 Apr 2026
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1. Evan Ellis discusses Peru’s critical presidential election amidst severe political instability. He explores the move to a bicameral legislature ...
S8 Ep721: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY. GUEST. Professor Daniel Roode discusses Anthony Johnson, an African-born man who achieved freedom and wealth in early Virginia before the legal formalization of racial enslavement restricted opportunities for his descendants onwar
09 Apr 2026
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PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY. GUEST. Professor Daniel Rood discusses Anthony Johnson, an African-born man who achieved freedom and wealth in early Virgini...
S8 Ep720: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY. GUEST. Professor John Yoo analyzes Supreme Courtoral arguments regarding birthright citizenship, tracing the history of English common law and the antebellum practicewhere individual states determined citizenship status for reside
09 Apr 2026
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PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY. GUEST. Professor John Yoo analyzes Supreme Courtoral arguments regarding birthright citizenship, tracing the history of Engli...
S8 Ep719: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY. GUEST. Lance Gatling details how Japan is managing the Strait of Hormuz crisis by providing direct petroleum subsidies and tapping into its massive national reserves to lower high gasoline prices today. (
09 Apr 2026
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PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY. GUEST. Lance Gatling details how Japan is managing the Strait of Hormuz crisis by providing direct petroleum subsidies and ta...
S8 Ep719: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY. GUEST. Anatol Leven examines the diverging yet united interests of Russia and China in the Gulf crisis, noting how Russia profits from high oil prices while both seek to prevent American regional dominance. (4)
09 Apr 2026
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PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY. GUEST. Anatol Leven examines the diverging yet united interests of Russia and China in the Gulf crisis, noting how Russia pro...
S8 Ep719: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY. GUEST. Professor Evan Ellis explores China’s maritime harassment against Panama to discourage nations from opposing Chineseinterests, illustrating Beijing's strategy of demonstrating its ability to impose significant and lasting e
09 Apr 2026
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PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY. GUEST. Professor Evan Ellis explores China’s maritime harassment against Panama to discourage nations from opposing Chinese...
S8 Ep719: REVIEW FOR LATER TODAY. GUEST. Professor Haym Benoy discusses the daunting physical and psychological challenges of establishing a lunar outpost, highlighting microgravity’s effect on bone mass and the extreme stress of living in confined quarters. (1)
09 Apr 2026
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PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY. GUEST. Professor Haym Benoy discusses the daunting physical and psychological challenges of establishing a lunar outpost, hi...
S8 Ep718: STREAM THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, WEDNESDAY 4-8-2026 2897 FRANCE IRONCLAD
09 Apr 2026
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STREAM THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, WEDNESDAY 4-8-20262897 FRANCE IRONCLADGuests: Gordon Chang, Charles Burton, Rebecca Grant, and Rick Fis...
S8 Ep717: JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, WEDNESDAY 4-8-2026. 1893 ROYAL NAVY IRONCLAD.R
09 Apr 2026
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JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, WEDNESDAY 4-8-2026.1893 ROYAL NAVY IRONCLAD.1. Canada’s Shifting Trade Alliances Guest: Charles Burton. Charles Burton discuss...
S8 Ep716: 16. The Peaceful Transfer of Power Guest: Myron Magnet. Myron Magnet describes how John Adams secured a peace treaty with France just as he lost the 1800 election. Despite his defeat, his commitment to diplomacy bequeathed a nation at peace to Jefferso
09 Apr 2026
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16. The Peaceful Transfer of PowerGuest: Myron Magnet. Myron Magnet describes how John Adams secured a peace treaty with France just as he lost the 18...
S8 Ep716: 15. John Adams and the XYZ Affair Guest: Myron Magnet. Myron Magnet recounts how President John Adams sought peace with France amidst the XYZ Affair. The diplomatic crisis sparked domestic turmoil and intense rivalry between Federalists and Republicans ov
09 Apr 2026
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15. John Adams and the XYZ AffairGuest: Myron Magnet. Myron Magnet recounts how President John Adams sought peace with France amidst the XYZ Affair. ...
S8 Ep716: 14. The Failures of Industrial Policy Guest: Veronique de Rugy. Veronique de Rugy critiques the World Bank’s recent endorsement of industrial policy despite its historical failure in Japan and China. She argues these interventions distort economies and be
09 Apr 2026
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14. The Failures of Industrial PolicyGuest: Veronique de Rugy. Veronique de Rugy critiques the World Bank’s recent endorsement of industrial policy...
S8 Ep716: 13. Regulatory Burdens at the FTC Guest: Jessica Melugin. Jessica Melugin explains how the Biden administration's expanded merger filing requirements persist under new Republican leadership. These costly regulations act as a de facto tax on businesses, ul
09 Apr 2026
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13. Regulatory Burdens at the FTCGuest: Jessica Melugin. Jessica Melugin explains how the Biden administration's expanded merger filing requirements ...
S8 Ep716: 12. Mapping the Outer Solar System Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Bob Zimmerman discusses the superficial knowledge gained from Voyager 2's flybys of Neptune and Uranus. He advocates for better exploration of these alien worlds and Mars to understand our solar sys
09 Apr 2026
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12. Mapping the Outer Solar SystemGuest: Bob Zimmerman. Bob Zimmerman discusses the superficial knowledge gained from Voyager 2's flybys of Neptune a...
S8 Ep716: 11. Commercial Space and Starship Delays Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Bob Zimmerman analyzes technical reasons behind SpaceX's Starship delays and the Orion capsule's return from the moon. He highlights the transition to private spaceflight as NASA's expensive S
09 Apr 2026
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11. Commercial Space and Starship Delays Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Bob Zimmerman analyzes technical reasons behind SpaceX's Starship delays and the Orion...
S8 Ep716: 10. The Academy’s Narrative on Israel Guest: Peter Berkowitz. Peter Berkowitz argues that American universities teach a one-sided narrative hostile to Israel. He claims these institutions overlook historical facts regarding the conflict while ignoring the
09 Apr 2026
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10. The Academy’s Narrative on IsraelGuest: Peter Berkowitz. Peter Berkowitz argues that American universities teach a one-sided narrative hostile t...
S8 Ep716: 9. Russia Profiteering from Oil Turmoil Guest: Michael Bernstam. Michael Bernstam explains how Russia benefits from high oil prices and the disruption of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Moscow uses increased revenues to fund its war efforts while pressu
09 Apr 2026
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9. Russia Profiteering from Oil Turmoil Guest: Michael Bernstam. Michael Bernstam explains how Russiabenefits from high oil prices and the disruption...
S8 Ep716: 8. Jihadist Threats to Congolese Mining Guest: Caleb Weiss. Caleb Weiss reports on an Islamic State attack targeting a Chinese-owned mine in Congo, led by a violent Tanzanian commander. Meanwhile, Nigeria struggles with internal instability as regional al
09 Apr 2026
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8. Jihadist Threats to Congolese Mining Guest: Caleb Weiss. Caleb Weiss reports on an Islamic State attack targeting a Chinese-owned mine in Congo, l...
S8 Ep716: 7. Al-Shabaab’s Infiltration Tactics Guest: Caleb Weiss. Caleb Weiss details a recent Al-Shabaab prison raid in Somalia where attackers disguised themselves as intelligence operatives. The strategic strike demonstrated the government's persistent security
09 Apr 2026
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7. Al-Shabaab’s Infiltration TacticsGuest: Caleb Weiss. Caleb Weiss details a recent Al-Shabaab prison raid in Somalia where attackers disguised th...
S8 Ep716: 6. Fragmentation of British Politics Guest: Simon Constable. Simon Constable analyzes the fragmentation within the UK's Labor majority and the emergence of the Green Party. Polling suggests voters are divided among tactical coalitions, making leadership c
09 Apr 2026
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6. Fragmentation of British PoliticsGuest: Simon Constable. Simon Constable analyzes the fragmentation within the UK's Labor majority and the emergenc...
S8 Ep716: 5. Global Commodities and Energy Shifts Guest: Simon Constable. Simon Constable reports on volatile energy markets and falling gold prices as the Strait of Hormuz enters a ceasefire. Meanwhile, high copper prices have triggered a surge in organized theft
09 Apr 2026
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5. Global Commodities and Energy Shifts Guest: Simon Constable. Simon Constable reports on volatile energy markets and falling gold prices as the Str...
S8 Ep716: 4. The New Lunar Laser Race Guest: Rick Fischer. Rick Fischer explains how Artemis 2 demonstrated laser communications, providing denser data transmission than radio. This technology is essential for monitoring Chinese lunar activities as the race to the
09 Apr 2026
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4. The New Lunar Laser Race Guest: Rick Fischer. Rick Fischer explains how Artemis 2 demonstrated laser communications, providing denser data transmis...
S8 Ep716: 3. U.S. Naval Performance in the Gulf Guest: Rebecca Grant. Rebecca Grant praises the U.S. Navy’s successful defense against Iranian missile attacks during Operation Epic Fury. However, she warns that the scale of operations highlights a fleet that is cur
09 Apr 2026
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3. U.S. Naval Performance in the GulfGuest: Rebecca Grant. Rebecca Grant praises the U.S. Navy’s successful defense against Iranian missile attacks ...
S8 Ep716: 2. China Exploits Western Alliances Guest: Charles Burton. Charles Burton explains how Canadian elites are turning toward China due to a distaste for current U.S. policies. This shift benefits Beijing, which presents itself as a stable partner despite its
09 Apr 2026
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2. China Exploits Western AlliancesGuest: Charles Burton. Charles Burton explains how Canadian elites are turning toward China due to a distaste for c...
S8 Ep716: 1. Canada’s Shifting Trade Alliances Guest: Charles Burton. Charles Burton discusses China's attempts to enter the Trans-Pacific Partnership using leverage in Canada. He warns that Ottawa’s potential support for Beijing undermines the agreement's purpose
09 Apr 2026
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1. Canada’s Shifting Trade AlliancesGuest: Charles Burton. Charles Burton discusses China's attempts to enter the Trans-Pacific Partnership using le...
S8 Ep715: PREVEW FOR LATER. GUEST: Rebecca Grant. Grant awards the US Navy an "outstanding" grade for recent exospheric missile intercepts and drone defenses, highlighting the air wings' excellence in protecting key targets against threats from Iran. (6)
08 Apr 2026
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PREVEW FOR LATER. GUEST: Rebecca Grant. Grant awards the US Navy an "outstanding" grade for recent exospheric missile intercepts and drone defenses, h...