The John Batchelor Show

S8 Ep415: Guest: Steve Yates. Yates examines how allies Australia, Canada, and the UK are seeking favorable trade deals with China, raising concerns about alliance cohesion amid PRC economic pressure.

04 Feb 2026

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Guest: Steve Yates. Yates examines how allies Australia, Canada, and the UK are seeking favorable trade deals with China, raising concerns about allia...

S8 Ep415: Guest: Rick Fisher. Fisher details China's century-long plan for space supremacy, warning that Beijing's strategic investments in space technology pose a significant threat to American dominance.

04 Feb 2026

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Guest: Rick Fisher. Fisher details China's century-long plan for space supremacy, warning that Beijing's strategic investments in space technology po...

S8 Ep415: Guest: Rebecca Grant. Grant compares U.S. carrier capabilities into the future against China's naval expansion plans, assessing the shifting balance of power in the Pacific.

04 Feb 2026

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Guest: Rebecca Grant. Grant compares U.S. carrier capabilities into the future against China's naval expansion plans, assessing the shifting balance ...

S8 Ep415: Guest: John Cochrane. Cochrane discusses the demand for foreign investment, examining how capital flows impact the U.S. economy and the complexities of managing trade imbalances.

04 Feb 2026

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Guest: John Cochrane. Cochrane discusses the demand for foreign investment, examining how capital flows impact the U.S. economy and the complexities ...

S8 Ep415: Guest: John Cochrane. Cochrane analyzes the inadequacy of tariffs as an economic tool, explaining why they fail to achieve their intended goals and often harm domestic consumers and businesses

04 Feb 2026

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Guest: John Cochrane. Cochrane analyzes the inadequacy of tariffs as an economic tool, explaining why they fail to achieve their intended goals and o...

S8 Ep415: Guest: Grant Newsham. Newsham critiques the weaknesses of national security studies that expect Chinese attack only at Taiwan, arguing this narrow focus leaves the U.S. vulnerable to broader PRC strategic threats.

04 Feb 2026

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Guest: Grant Newsham. Newsham critiques the weaknesses of national security studies that expect Chinese attack only at Taiwan, arguing this narrow fo...

S8 Ep415: Guest: Grant Newsham. Newsham discusses the PLA purge of leadership, analyzing the implications of Xi Jinping's removal of top military officials and what it signals about internal instability within China's armed forces.

04 Feb 2026

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Guest: Grant Newsham. Newsham discusses the PLA purge of leadership, analyzing the implications of Xi Jinping'sremoval of top military officials and ...

S8 Ep414: SHOW SCHEDULE 2-3-2026

03 Feb 2026

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SHOW SCHEDULE 2-3-20261882 CONSTANTINOPLE Guest: Elizabeth Peek. Peek discusses Trump's nomination of hawk Kevin Warsh for Federal ReserveChairman, no...

S8 Ep413: Guest: Gregory Copley. Copley discusses the Epstein scandal involving Lord Mandelson and Prince Andrew, suggesting King Charles is distancing the monarchy from these revelations to protect the institution.

03 Feb 2026

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Guest: Gregory Copley. Copley discusses the Epstein scandal involving Lord Mandelson and Prince Andrew, suggesting King Charles is distancing the mon...

S8 Ep413: Guest: Gregory Copley. Copley details a civil war within the CCP as Xi Jinping purges military leaders, risking regime collapse while Western leaders ignore China's economic hollowing.

03 Feb 2026

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Guest: Gregory Copley. Copley details a civil war within the CCP as Xi Jinping purges military leaders, risking regime collapse while Western leaders...

S8 Ep413: Guest: Gregory Copley. Copley observes Russia targeting Ukrainian infrastructure to pressure the public, noting that despite Western support, Moscow retains the upper hand while demanding territorial concessions.

03 Feb 2026

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Guest: Gregory Copley. Copley observes Russia targeting Ukrainian infrastructure to pressure the public, noting that despite Western support, Moscow r...

S8 Ep413: Guest: Gregory Copley. Copley analyzes new talks involving Turkey and the UAE, noting U.S. reluctance to support Iranian civil society leaves the clerical regime breathing room despite weakness.

03 Feb 2026

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Guest: Gregory Copley. Copley analyzes new talks involving Turkey and the UAE, noting U.S. reluctance to support Iranian civil society leaves the cler...

S8 Ep413: Guest: David Albright. Albright emphasizes the need for a coalition-led inspection and removal regime to secure Iranian nuclear materials and protect scientists if the government collapses.

03 Feb 2026

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Guest: David Albright. Albright emphasizes the need for a coalition-led inspection and removal regime to secure Iranian nuclear materials and protect...

S8 Ep413: Guest: David Albright. Albright warns of "loose nukes" and dangerous materials in Iran, urging planning for a "day after" scenario to secure nuclear assets during potential regime instability.

03 Feb 2026

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Guest: David Albright. Albright warns of "loose nukes" and dangerous materials in Iran, urging planning for a "day after" scenario to secure nuclear ...

S8 Ep413: Guest: Mary Kissel. Kissel discusses the futility of appeasing Putin regarding Ukrainian territory and the need for security plans to support Venezuela's opposition against the Maduro regime.

03 Feb 2026

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Guest: Mary Kissel. Kissel discusses the futility of appeasing Putin regarding Ukrainian territory and the need for security plans to support Venezuel...

S8 Ep413: Guest: Mary Kissel. Kissel argues U.S. talks with Iran are dangerous, as Tehran uses negotiations to stall while maintaining brutality and nuclear ambitions amidst regional military buildup.

03 Feb 2026

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Guest: Mary Kissel. Kissel argues U.S. talks with Iran are dangerous, as Tehran uses negotiations to stall while maintaining brutality and nuclear am...

S8 Ep412: Guest: David Shedd. Shedd warns against selling advanced chips to China, describing Beijing's "capture, cage, and kill" economic strategy and criticizing the U.S. administration's transactional approach. With Thaddeus MCCotter co-host

03 Feb 2026

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Guest: David Shedd. Shedd warns against selling advanced chips to China, describing Beijing's "capture, cage, and kill" economic strategy and criticiz...

S8 Ep412: Guest: David Shedd. Shedd discusses the conviction of a Google engineer for stealing AI secrets, illustrating corporate naivety regarding China's state-mandated espionage and intelligence gathering operations. With Thaddeus McCotter co-host.

03 Feb 2026

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Guest: David Shedd. Shedd discusses the conviction of a Google engineer for stealing AI secrets, illustrating corporate naivety regarding China's stat...

S8 Ep412: Guest: Joseph Sternberg. Sternberg warns that revelations linking Peter Mandelson to Epstein reinforce narratives of elitism, damaging Starmer's already unpopular Labour government among working-class voters.

03 Feb 2026

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Guest: Joseph Sternberg. Sternberg warns that revelations linking Peter Mandelson to Epstein reinforce narratives of elitism, damaging Starmer's alrea...

S8 Ep412: Guest: Joseph Sternberg. Sternberg details Starmer's unpopularity and lack of economic agenda, noting potential leadership challenges within the Labour Party from rivals like Burnham and Streeting.

03 Feb 2026

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Guest: Joseph Sternberg. Sternberg details Starmer's unpopularity and lack of economic agenda, noting potential leadership challenges within the Labo...

S8 Ep412: Guest: Judy Dempsey. Amidst the Mandelson-Epstein scandal, Dempsey explains how economic struggles and Brexit regrets are driving the Labour Party to consider re-engaging with the European Union.

03 Feb 2026

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Guest: Judy Dempsey. Amidst the Mandelson-Epstein scandal, Dempsey explains how economic struggles and Brexitregrets are driving the Labour Party to ...

S8 Ep412: Guest: Judy Dempsey. Dempsey analyzes the stalemated Ukraine conflict, noting European refusal to accept Russian victory, while discussing rising tensions and internal political divisions within Iran.

03 Feb 2026

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Guest: Judy Dempsey. Dempsey analyzes the stalemated Ukraine conflict, noting European refusal to accept Russianvictory, while discussing rising tens...

S8 Ep412: Guest: Elizabeth Peek. Peek comments on the history based prediction that Democrats will take the House in midterms, forcing Trump to rely on executive actions and non-traditional voter turnout to maintain his agenda.

03 Feb 2026

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Guest: Elizabeth Peek. Peek comments on the history based prediction that Democrats will take the House in midterms, forcing Trump to rely on execut...

S8 Ep412: Guest: Elizabeth Peek. Peek discusses Trump's nomination of hawk Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve Chairman, noting the immediate drop in precious metals and potential monetary policy shifts.

03 Feb 2026

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Guest: Elizabeth Peek. Peek discusses Trump's nomination of hawk Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve Chairman, noting the immediate drop in precious metal...

S8 Ep411: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: David Albright. Albright warns that a post-strike Iran could see fleeing technicians transferring "loose nukes" or chemical weapons to terrorists, requiring urgent international containment strategies.

03 Feb 2026

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PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: David Albright. Albright warns that a post-strike Iran could see fleeing technicians transferring "loose nukes" or chem...

S8 Ep411: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Judy Dempsey. Dempsey discusses growing voices within Britain's Labour Party considering rejoining the European Union, acknowledging Brexit caused severe economic damage requiring a fundamental relationship reset.

03 Feb 2026

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PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Judy Dempsey. Dempsey discusses growing voices within Britain's Labour Party considering rejoining the European Union, ...

S8 Ep411: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Mary Kissel. Kissel argues against engaging Iran, citing active fatwas on U.S. officials and drone sales to Russia, insisting only severe ultimatums will curb regime aggression.

03 Feb 2026

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PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Mary Kissel. Kissel argues against engaging Iran, citing active fatwas on U.S.officials and drone sales to Russia, insi...

S8 Ep411: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Elizabeth Peek. Peek analyzes lingering inflation, noting consumer resistance to price hikes and hope that AI productivity will help companies improve margins without increasing costs further.

03 Feb 2026

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PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Elizabeth Peek. Peek analyzes lingering inflation, noting consumer resistance to price hikes and hope that AI productiv...

S8 Ep411: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: David Shedd. Shedd criticizes allowing Nvidia chip sales to China, warning Beijing will reverse engineer this technology to enhance military and cyber capabilities against Western allies.

03 Feb 2026

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PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: David Shedd. Shedd criticizes allowing Nvidia chip sales to China, warning Beijing will reverse engineer this technolog...

S8 Ep411: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Joseph Sternberg. Sternberg reports on allegations linking Lord Peter Mandelson to Jeffrey Epstein, suggesting Britain faces a convulsive investigation to uncover the truth behind the released documents.

03 Feb 2026

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PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Joseph Sternberg. Sternberg reports on allegations linking Lord Peter Mandelson to Jeffrey Epstein, suggesting Britain ...

S8 Ep410: SHOW SCHEDULE 2-2-2026

03 Feb 2026

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SHOW SCHEDULE2-2-20261719 ROME1.Bill Roggio of the Long War Journal and Husain Haqqani discuss imminent potential US air strikes on Iran, expressing ...

S8 Ep409: Ahmad Sharawi and Bill Roggio report a fragile deal where the SDF integrates into the Syrian state to avoid destruction, though tensions remain regarding Turkey and the fate of ISIS prisoners in the northeast.

02 Feb 2026

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Ahmad Sharawi and Bill Roggio report a fragile deal where the SDF integrates into the Syrian state to avoid destruction, though tensions remain regard...

S8 Ep409: Joe Truzman and Bill Roggio describe the war as a slow boil, noting Phase 2 of the Gaza ceasefire is stalling because Hamas refuses to disarm or surrender heavy weapons to Israel.

02 Feb 2026

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Joe Truzman and Bill Roggio describe the war as a slow boil, noting Phase 2 of the Gaza ceasefire is stalling because Hamas refuses to disarm or surr...

S8 Ep409: John Hardie and Bill Roggio state negotiations are deadlocked as Russia demands territory and a veto on security guarantees, while Putin ultimately seeks domination over Ukraine's geopolitical orientation and sovereignty.

02 Feb 2026

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John Hardie and Bill Roggio state negotiations are deadlocked as Russia demands territory and a veto on security guarantees, while Putin ultimately s...

S8 Ep409: John Hardie and Bill Roggio report Russia is recruiting gamers and specialists for a new military branch, the Unmanned Systems Forces, aiming for 210,000 troops by 2030 to expand drone warfare capabilities.

02 Feb 2026

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John Hardie and Bill Roggio report Russia is recruiting gamers and specialists for a new military branch, the Unmanned Systems Forces, aiming for 210...

S8 Ep409: David Daoud and Bill Roggio note Hezbollah is refilling ranks after Israeli strikes, suggesting new leader Naim Qassem's quiet demeanor may help the group lay low and regenerate its capabilities.

02 Feb 2026

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David Daoud and Bill Roggio note Hezbollah is refilling ranks after Israeli strikes, suggesting new leader Naim Qassem's quiet demeanor may help the ...

S8 Ep409: David Daoud and Bill Roggio explain Hezbollah is downplaying Gaza ties to avoid dragging Lebanon into war, prioritizing the rehabilitation of its image among the economically weary Shiite population in Lebanon.

02 Feb 2026

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David Daoud and Bill Roggio explain Hezbollah is downplaying Gaza ties to avoid dragging Lebanon into war, prioritizing the rehabilitation of its ima...

S8 Ep409: Edmund Fitton Brown and Bill Roggio argue Saudi Arabia's refusal to allow airspace use for strikes on Iran is theatrical to avoid Iranian retaliation, noting Riyadh privately remains a dependable US partner.

02 Feb 2026

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Edmund Fitton Brown and Bill Roggio argue Saudi Arabia's refusal to allow airspace use for strikes on Iran is theatrical to avoid Iranian retaliation...

S8 Ep409: Edmund Fitton-Brown and Bill Roggio warn that US-Iran talks ignore the mass killings of protesters, while characterizing Maliki's potential return in Iraq as a hostile act against Western interests and regional stability.

02 Feb 2026

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Edmund Fitton-Brown and Bill Roggio warn that US-Iran talks ignore the mass killings of protesters, while characterizing Maliki's potential return in...

S8 Ep408: Conrad Black criticizes the Prime Minister for labeling Canada a middle power, urging increased defense spending to secure the Northwest Passage and Arctic sovereignty against encroaching rivals.

02 Feb 2026

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Conrad Black criticizes the Prime Minister for labeling Canada a middle power, urging increased defense spending to secure the Northwest Passage and ...

S8 Ep408: James Holmes and GorFraser Howie and Gordon Chang assert Xi Jinping's goal of madon Chang argue Greenland is vital for Arctic defense and mineral access, suggesting the US seeks military bases there to deny access to Russia and China in polar competition.

02 Feb 2026

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Fraser Howie and Gordon Chang assert Xi Jinping's goal of making the renminbi a global reserve currency is impossible without lifting capital control...

S8 Ep408: James Holmes and Gordon Chang argue Greenland is vital for Arctic defense and mineral access, suggesting the US seeks military bases there to deny access to Russia and China in polar competition.

02 Feb 2026

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James Holmes and Gordon Chang argue Greenland is vital for Arctic defense and mineral access, suggesting the USseeks military bases there to deny acc...

S8 Ep408: James Holmes of the Naval War College and Gordon Chang discuss Alfred Thayer Mahan's nineteenth-century view of Hawaii as strategic opportunity, drawing parallels to modern Chinese expansionism and current interest in Greenland.

02 Feb 2026

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James Holmes of the Naval War College and Gordon Chang discuss Alfred Thayer Mahan's nineteenth-century view of Hawaii as strategic opportunity, draw...

S8 Ep408: Alejandro Peña Esclusa explains that while Europeans criticize Maduro's capture, Venezuelans support it, hoping for the release of remaining political prisoners under a new amnesty law restoring democratic governance.

02 Feb 2026

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Alejandro Peña Esclusa explains that while Europeans criticize Maduro's capture, Venezuelans support it, hoping for the release of remaining politic...

S8 Ep408: Alejandro Peña Esclusa reports that Cuban personnel are fleeing Venezuela as oil payments cease, signaling a crisis for Havana following Maduro's detention and the collapse of the socialist alliance that sustained both regimes.

02 Feb 2026

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Alejandro Peña Esclusa reports that Cuban personnel are fleeing Venezuela as oil payments cease, signaling a crisis for Havana following Maduro's de...

S8 Ep408: Bill Roggio and Husain Haqqani analyze Russia's offer to mediate between the US and Iran, concluding Moscow is not a credible partner and aims to distract Washington while protecting its strategic interests in Tehran.

02 Feb 2026

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Bill Roggio and Husain Haqqani analyze Russia's offer to mediate between the US and Iran, concluding Moscow is not a credible partner and aims to dis...

S8 Ep408: Bill Roggio of the Long War Journal and Husain Haqqani discuss imminent potential US air strikes on Iran, expressing skepticism that air power alone can achieve regime change or lasting results without ground forces or sustained commitment.

02 Feb 2026

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Bill Roggio of the Long War Journal and Husain Haqqani discuss imminent potential US air strikes on Iran, expressing skepticism that air power alone ...

S8 Ep407: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Conrad Black. Black argues Mark Carney's plan to bolster Canada's Arctic defenses is a political win, asserting sovereignty for the Western Alliance over the opening Northwest Passage.

02 Feb 2026

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PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Conrad Black. Black argues Mark Carney's plan to bolster Canada's Arcticdefenses is a political win, asserting sovereig...

S8 Ep407: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Edmund Fitton-Brown. Fitton-Brown explains Saudi Arabia denies airspace to U.S. forces to offer Iran a "fig leaf," signaling neutrality to maintain a fragile ceasefire with the Houthis.

02 Feb 2026

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PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Edmund Fitton-Brown. Fitton-Brown explains Saudi Arabia denies airspace to U.S. forces to offer Iran a "fig leaf," sign...

S8 Ep407: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Jim Holmes. Holmes contends China gains the most commercially from the Northwest Passage, cutting shipping times to Europe by 30% through its partnership with Russia.

02 Feb 2026

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PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Jim Holmes. Holmes contends China gains the most commercially from the Northwest Passage, cutting shipping times to Eur...

S8 Ep407: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Fraser Howie. Howe argues Xi Jinping's push for the renminbi as a global reserve currency will fail unless China abandons strict capital controls preventing capital flight.

02 Feb 2026

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PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Fraser Howie. Howe argues Xi Jinping's push for the renminbi as a global reserve currency will fail unless China abando...

S8 Ep407: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Ahmed Sharawi. Sharawi warns the third ceasefire between the Syrian government and U.S.-allied Kurdish forces is fragile and likely to fail, risking renewed hostilities soon.

02 Feb 2026

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PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Ahmed Sharawi. Sharawi warns the third ceasefire between the Syriangovernment and U.S.-allied Kurdish forces is fragile...

S8 Ep407: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Joe Truzman. Truzman predicts the Gaza ceasefire's second phase will fail because Hamas refuses to disarm, creating an insurmountable obstacle despite the completion of hostage recovery.

02 Feb 2026

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PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Joe Truzman. Truzman predicts the Gaza ceasefire's second phase will fail because Hamas refuses to disarm, creating an ...

S8 Ep406: Gaius and Germanicus settle over wine to analyze the aftermath of World War II, citing Averell Harriman's 1945 fear that Soviet victory represented a barbarian invasion opening Europe to Asian influence and threatening Westerncivilization's foundations. G

02 Feb 2026

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Gaius and Germanicus settle over wine to analyze the aftermath of World War II, citing Averell Harriman's 1945 fear that Soviet victory represented a ...

S8 Ep406: Gaius and Germanicus turn their debate to American migration patterns, with Gaius arguing that modern elites exploit immigrants as property for cheap labor and political votes, echoing historical patterns of indentured servitude that built colonial econom

02 Feb 2026

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Gaius and Germanicus turn their debate to American migration patterns, with Gaius arguing that modern elites exploit immigrants as property for cheap...

S8 Ep406: Gaius and Germanicus gather in freezing Londinium during the winter of 92 AD to discuss Paul Thomas Chamberlain's Scorched Earth, which reinterprets World War II not as a purely ideological conflict but as a racial struggle for colonial supremacy among wh

02 Feb 2026

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Gaius and Germanicus gather in freezing Londinium during the winter of 92 AD to discuss Paul Thomas Chamberlain's Scorched Earth, which reinterprets ...

S8 Ep405: Joe Pappalardo traces the post-service lives of Company F leaders: Scott builds railroads in Mexico while Brooks becomes a South Texas judge battling alcoholism, establishing the stoic, disciplined template defining the modern Texas Ranger identity and le

02 Feb 2026

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Joe Pappalardo traces the post-service lives of Company F leaders: Scott builds railroads in Mexico while Brooksbecomes a South Texas judge battling ...

S8 Ep405: Joe Pappalardo recounts Sergeant J.A. Brooks facing legal peril in Fort Smith after a shootout defending an Indian agent results in murder charges, tried before Hanging Judge Parker and imprisoned near outlaw Belle Starr before receiving a presidential pa

02 Feb 2026

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Joe Pappalardo recounts Sergeant J.A. Brooks facing legal peril in Fort Smith after a shootout defending an Indianagent results in murder charges, tr...

S8 Ep405: Joe Pappalardo profiles Captain Will Scott, a stoic tactician who utilized undercover operations and deliberate force, contextualizing the Rangers as agents of political change during 1886-87 enforcing barbed wire boundaries against open-range traditions

02 Feb 2026

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Joe Pappalardo profiles Captain Will Scott, a stoic tactician who utilized undercover operations and deliberate force, contextualizing the Rangers as...

S8 Ep405: Joe Pappalardo details the 1887 shootout between Texas Ranger Company F and the Connor clan in Sabine County's dense pine forests, where skilled backwoodsmen fighting an ambiguous legal battle represented an existential threat requiring Rangers to impose

02 Feb 2026

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Joe Pappalardo details the 1887 shootout between Texas Ranger Company F and the Connor clan in Sabine County'sdense pine forests, where skilled backw...

S8 Ep404: Jessica Pierce and Mark Bekoff discuss whether dogs will see themselves as apex predators or ecosystem participants, noting pack behavior may mirror wolves if hunting large prey while dogs retain their distinct genetic history, concluding that this experi

02 Feb 2026

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Jessica Pierce and Mark Bekoff discuss whether dogs will see themselves as apex predators or ecosystem participants, noting pack behavior may mirror ...

S8 Ep404: Jessica Pierce and Mark Bekoff explain that without humans, dogs will likely adopt communal parenting strategies and reduced reproductive cycles to maximize survival, noting dogs already possess latent social skills for conflict resolution with lifespans

02 Feb 2026

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Jessica Pierce and Mark Bekoff explain that without humans, dogs will likely adopt communal parenting strategies and reduced reproductive cycles to m...

S8 Ep404: Jessica Pierce and Mark Bekoff focus on physical evolution, predicting short-snouted dogs will disappear while longer snouts prevail for better breathing, smaller dogs may survive better due to lower caloric demands, and coat colors will adapt toward redd

02 Feb 2026

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Jessica Pierce and Mark Bekoff focus on physical evolution, predicting short-snouted dogs will disappear while longer snouts prevail for better breat...

S8 Ep404: Jessica Pierce and Mark Bekoff discuss a thought experiment regarding dogs in a post-human world, suggesting dogs will not physically revert to wolves but will adopt wolf-like social structures and pack behaviors depending on available prey, viewing thems

02 Feb 2026

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Jessica Pierce and Mark Bekoff discuss a thought experiment regarding dogs in a post-human world, suggesting dogs will not physically revert to wolve...

S8 Ep403: Guest: Dan Flores. Aristocratic "safari" hunters massacred wildlife for sport, while early conservation efforts by figures like Roosevelt often focused on preserving game populations specifically for future hunting.

02 Feb 2026

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Guest: Dan Flores. Aristocratic "safari" hunters massacred wildlife for sport, while early conservation efforts by figures like Roosevelt often focus...

S8 Ep403: Guest: Dan Flores. Flores critiques 19th-century explorers, noting how Lewis and Clark needlessly slaughtered grizzlies and how Audubon, though later regretful, killed birds to capture their likenesses.

02 Feb 2026

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Guest: Dan Flores. Flores critiques 19th-century explorers, noting how Lewis and Clark needlessly slaughtered grizzlies and how Audubon, though later...

S8 Ep403: Guest: Dan Flores. As capitalism commodified wildlife like beavers, naturalists like Thoreau lamented the loss, while Linnaeus's system helped classify species even as market forces decimated them.

01 Feb 2026

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Guest: Dan Flores. As capitalism commodified wildlife like beavers, naturalists like Thoreau lamented the loss, while Linnaeus's system helped classif...

S8 Ep403: Guest: Dan Flores. European colonizers, shocked by America's abundance, introduced a "herding culture" mindset that demonized predators and enforced a philosophy of human exceptionalism regarding animal souls.

01 Feb 2026

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Guest: Dan Flores. European colonizers, shocked by America's abundance, introduced a "herding culture" mindset that demonized predators and enforced ...

S8 Ep403: Guest: Dan Flores. For 10,000 years, indigenous hunter-gatherers maintained ecological balance through low populations and spiritual kinship with animals, viewing species like Coyote and Raven as deities.

01 Feb 2026

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Guest: Dan Flores. For 10,000 years, indigenous hunter-gatherers maintained ecological balance through low populations and spiritual kinship with ani...

S8 Ep402: Guest: Dan Flores. Flores details the Clovis culture's rapid expansion and efficient hunting, arguing human predation and genomic meltdown drove the "American extinction" of large mammals like mammoths.

01 Feb 2026

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Guest: Dan Flores. Flores details the Clovis culture's rapid expansion and efficient hunting, arguing human predation and genomic meltdown drove the "...

S8 Ep402: Guest: Dan Flores. Flores introduces his book Wild New World, discussing North America's deep evolutionary history, the arrival of carnivorous humans, and the resulting interactions with ancient fauna.

01 Feb 2026

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Guest: Dan Flores. Flores introduces his book Wild New World, discussing North America's deep evolutionary history, the arrival of carnivorous humans...

S8 Ep401: Guest: Danielle Clode. They discuss rising risks from climate change, dangers at the urban-bushland interface, and differences between U.S. fire suppression and Australian preventative burning policies.

01 Feb 2026

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Guest: Danielle Clode. They discuss rising risks from climate change, dangers at the urban-bushland interface, and differences between U.S. fire supp...

S8 Ep401: Guest: Danielle Clode. Clode details protecting homes from ember attacks, the critical "stay or go" decision during fire bans, and last-resort survival tactics involving woolen blankets in vehicles.

01 Feb 2026

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Guest: Danielle Clode. Clode details protecting homes from ember attacks, the critical "stay or go" decision during fire bans, and last-resort surviv...

S8 Ep401: Guest: Danielle Clode. The conversation explores eucalyptus regeneration, the complexity of arson, specific vegetation flammability, and the origins of Australia's volunteer fire brigades in insurance companies.

01 Feb 2026

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Guest: Danielle Clode. The conversation explores eucalyptus regeneration, the complexity of arson, specific vegetation flammability, and the origins ...

S8 Ep401: Guest: Danielle Clode. Clode discusses Captain Cook's early observations, the contrast between indigenous "fire stick farming" and settler clearing, and the history of massive wildfires like Black Thursday.

01 Feb 2026

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Guest: Danielle Clode. Clode discusses Captain Cook's early observations, the contrast between indigenous "fire stick farming" and settler clearing, ...

S8 Ep400: Guest: Jeremy Zakis. Zakis describes how his dog Dallas watches birds from air-conditioned safety, tolerating magpies but acting like a "lawman" toward unwelcome, vandalistic cockatoos drinking water.

01 Feb 2026

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Guest: Jeremy Zakis. Zakis describes how his dog Dallas watches birds from air-conditioned safety, tolerating magpies but acting like a "lawman" towar...

S8 Ep400: Guest: Jeremy Zakis. Zakis details the English cricket team's scandals, specifically how Harry Brook and teammates lied about a nightclub fight following their humiliating Ashes defeat.

01 Feb 2026

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Guest: Jeremy Zakis. Zakis details the English cricket team's scandals, specifically how Harry Brook and teammates lied about a nightclub fight follo...

S8 Ep400: Guest: Jeremy Zakis. Zakis reports on Australia's oppressive, humid heatwave reaching 122°F, which traps residents indoors and keeps a stubbornly stationary tropical depression from becoming a cyclone.

01 Feb 2026

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Guest: Jeremy Zakis. Zakis reports on Australia's oppressive, humid heatwave reaching 122°F, which traps residents indoors and keeps a stubbornly sta...

S8 Ep400: Guest: Jeremy Zakis. Zakis reports on Australia's oppressive, humid heatwave reaching 122°F, which traps residents indoors and keeps a stubbornly stationary tropical depression from becoming a cyclone.

01 Feb 2026

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Guest: Jeremy Zakis. Zakis reports on Australia's oppressive, humid heatwave reaching 122°F, which traps residents indoors and keeps a stubbornly sta...

S8 Ep399: Sean McMeekin explains how the Allies abandoned anti-communist forces like Mihailovic in Yugoslavia and Chiang Kai-shek in China, while Stalin armed Mao Zedong with Japanese weapons, concluding that massive US Lend-Lease aid enabled communism's expansion

01 Feb 2026

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Sean McMeekin explains how the Allies abandoned anti-communist forces like Mihailovic in Yugoslavia and Chiang Kai-shek in China, while Stalin armed ...

S8 Ep398: Sean McMeekin describes how the Soviets utilized Lend-Lease to acquire industrial secrets and nuclear materials, often facilitated by Harry Hopkins whom McMeekin views as a devoted Soviet agent of influence, while Stalin delayed Operation Bagration to let

01 Feb 2026

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Sean McMeekin describes how the Soviets utilized Lend-Lease to acquire industrial secrets and nuclear materials, often facilitated by Harry Hopkins w...

S8 Ep398: Sean McMeekin argues FDR announced unconditional surrender at Casablanca to appease Stalin, highlighting the Allied cover-up of the Katyn Massacre where Stalin used his own crime to break relations with the Polish government-in-exile and consolidate contr

01 Feb 2026

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Sean McMeekin argues FDR announced unconditional surrender at Casablanca to appease Stalin, highlighting the Allied cover-up of the Katyn Massacre wh...

S8 Ep398: Sean McMeekin describes how Stalin exploited Lend-Lease beyond military necessity, using the program to acquire industrial equipment, raw materials, and nuclear-related supplies while manipulating Western generosity to strengthen Soviet postwar capabilit

01 Feb 2026

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Sean McMeekin describes how Stalin exploited Lend-Lease beyond military necessity, using the program to acquire industrial equipment, raw materials, ...

S8 Ep398: Sean McMeekin challenges the myth of Stalin's nervous breakdown during the 1941 German invasion, arguing both sides were mobilizing for war and that becoming a victim created a public relations miracle facilitating Western aid while Stalin withheld intell

01 Feb 2026

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Sean McMeekin challenges the myth of Stalin's nervous breakdown during the 1941 German invasion, arguing both sides were mobilizing for war and that ...

S8 Ep398: Sean McMeekin discusses Molotov's 1940 Berlin visit, noting Stalin's brazen demands for influence in Bulgaria and Turkey caused talks to collapse, prompting Hitler to plan Operation Barbarossa, while Roosevelt began lifting moral embargoes anticipating a

01 Feb 2026

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Sean McMeekin discusses Molotov's 1940 Berlin visit, noting Stalin's brazen demands for influence in Bulgaria and Turkey caused talks to collapse, pr...

S8 Ep398: Sean McMeekin details how Stalin replaced Litvinov with Molotov to signal realignment with Hitler, leading to the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, arguing Stalin was an opportunist seeking territorial expansion in Poland, Romania, and the Baltics while Western po

01 Feb 2026

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Sean McMeekin details how Stalin replaced Litvinov with Molotov to signal realignment with Hitler, leading to the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, arguing St...

S8 Ep398: Sean McMeekin introduces Stalin as a bandit and intellectual who adopted Lenin's theory of revolutionary defeatism, explaining how Stalin built Soviet industry by exploiting Western technology and capital during the Depression, often funding this through

01 Feb 2026

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Sean McMeekin introduces Stalin as a bandit and intellectual who adopted Lenin's theory of revolutionary defeatism, explaining how Stalin built Sovie...

S8 Ep397: Peter Stansky attributes the pessimism in 1984 to Orwell's belief that leaders prioritize power over revolutionary goals, though he remained optimistic about the English people, noting the novel's enduring relevance regarding modern technology, political

31 Jan 2026

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Peter Stansky attributes the pessimism in 1984 to Orwell's belief that leaders prioritize power over revolutionary goals, though he remained optimist...

S8 Ep396: Peter Stansky attributes the pessimism in 1984 to Orwell's belief that leaders prioritize power over revolutionary goals, though he remained optimistic about the English people, noting the novel's enduring relevance regarding modern technology and polit

31 Jan 2026

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Peter Stansky attributes the pessimism in 1984 to Orwell's belief that leaders prioritize power over revolutionary goals, though he remained optimisti...

S8 Ep396: Peter Stansky discusses Orwell's wartime work for the BBC and The Lion and the Unicorn advocating English socialism, arguing that Animal Farm was not anti-socialist but a critique of revolutionary leaders corrupted by absolute power who inevitably betray

31 Jan 2026

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Peter Stansky discusses Orwell's wartime work for the BBC and The Lion and the Unicorn advocating Englishsocialism, arguing that Animal Farm was not ...

S8 Ep396: Peter Stansky explains that George Orwell's time as a colonial police officer in Burma fueled his growing anti-imperialism and decision to become a writer, while fighting in the Spanish Civil War solidified his identity as a democratic socialist and staun

31 Jan 2026

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Peter Stansky explains that George Orwell's time as a colonial police officer in Burma fueled his growing anti-imperialism and decision to become a wr...

S8 Ep395: Geoffrey Roberts concludes that Stalin admired American industrialism and constitutional structure while editing Soviet history, defining him as a fanatical Bolshevik intellectual driven by Marxist dogma.

31 Jan 2026

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Geoffrey Roberts concludes that Stalin admired American industrialism and constitutional structure while editing Soviet history, defining him as a fa...

S8 Ep395: Geoffrey Roberts details Stalin's admiration for historian Robert Vipper and Ivan the Terrible, whom Stalin rehabilitated as a state-builder to justify his own ruthless governance and terror.

31 Jan 2026

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Geoffrey Roberts details Stalin's admiration for historian Robert Vipper and Ivan the Terrible, whom Stalinrehabilitated as a state-builder to justif...

S8 Ep395: Geoffrey Roberts notes Stalin studied Bismarck as a modernizer but learned power politics from Lenin, not Machiavelli, viewing Tsars as strong state builders despite their capitalism.

31 Jan 2026

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Geoffrey Roberts notes Stalin studied Bismarck as a modernizer but learned power politics from Lenin, not Machiavelli, viewing Tsars as strong state ...

S8 Ep395: Geoffrey Roberts discusses the library's 1988 rediscovery, its 1956 dispersal following Khrushchev's de-Stalinization, and analysis of Stalin's marginalia revealing his deep emotional engagement with texts he studied.

31 Jan 2026

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Geoffrey Roberts discusses the library's 1988 rediscovery, its 1956 dispersal following Khrushchev's de-Stalinization, and analysis of Stalin's margi...

S8 Ep395: Geoffrey Roberts explains how after his wife's suicide, Stalin moves to a new dacha where his library becomes central, retaining books by executed rivals like Bukharin despite their fate.

31 Jan 2026

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Geoffrey Roberts explains how after his wife's suicide, Stalin moves to a new dacha where his library becomes central, retaining books by executed ri...

S8 Ep395: Geoffrey Roberts describes Stalin organizing his library, prioritizing Lenin and Trotsky, while Bolsheviks seize control of publishing to reshape human consciousness through controlled reading and ideological indoctrination.

31 Jan 2026

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Geoffrey Roberts describes Stalin organizing his library, prioritizing Lenin and Trotsky, while Bolsheviks seize control of publishing to reshape hum...

S8 Ep395: Geoffrey Roberts recounts Stalin meeting his idol Lenin, committing to Bolshevism, and spending exile reading extensively, establishing himself as a Marxist theoretician and dedicated intellectual within the revolutionary movement.

31 Jan 2026

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Geoffrey Roberts recounts Stalin meeting his idol Lenin, committing to Bolshevism, and spending exile reading extensively, establishing himself as a ...

S8 Ep395: Geoffrey Roberts introduces Stalin's library at his dacha and discusses the dictator's youth, education, radicalization, and voracious reading habits in Georgia and the seminary that shaped his intellectual formation.

31 Jan 2026

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Geoffrey Roberts introduces Stalin's library at his dacha and discusses the dictator's youth, education, radicalization, and voracious reading habits...

S8 Ep394: Everitt and Ashworth review primary sources shaping Nero's legacy, distinguishing gossip-laden Suetonius from hostile but reliable Tacitus, while noting Petronius of the Satyricon and Pliny the Elder's anecdotal encyclopedia.

31 Jan 2026

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Everitt and Ashworth review primary sources shaping Nero's legacy, distinguishing gossip-laden Suetonius from hostile but reliable Tacitus, while not...