The John Batchelor Show

S8 Ep394: Everitt and Ashworth detail Nero's fall through the Pisonian conspiracy forcing Seneca's theatrical suicide, followed by revolt in Gaul and Nero's own suicide by throat, destroying his precious singing voice in 68 AD.E

31 Jan 2026

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Everitt and Ashworth detail Nero's fall through the Pisonian conspiracy forcing Seneca's theatrical suicide, followed by revolt in Gaul and Nero's own...

S8 Ep394: Everitt and Ashworth debunk the myth that Nero started the Great Fire of Rome in 64 AD, explaining he organized relief efforts and built the Golden House as a public palace, while questioning accounts of Christian persecution.

31 Jan 2026

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Everitt and Ashworth debunk the myth that Nero started the Great Fire of Rome in 64 AD, explaining he organized relief efforts and built the Golden Ho...

S8 Ep394: Everitt and Ashworth examine Queen Boudica's revolt in Britain, triggered by Roman financial extortion including Seneca's called-in loans, which nearly caused Nero to abandon the province before imperial prestige prevailed.

31 Jan 2026

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Everitt and Ashworth examine Queen Boudica's revolt in Britain, triggered by Roman financial extortion including Seneca's called-in loans, which near...

S8 Ep394: Everitt and Ashworth cover Nero's first five years under Seneca and Burrus, noting how Agrippina's death liberated his artistic pursuits while paranoia drove the elimination of rivals including his wife Octavia and stoic aristocrats.

31 Jan 2026

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Everitt and Ashworth cover Nero's first five years under Seneca and Burrus, noting how Agrippina's death liberated his artistic pursuits while paranoi...

S8 Ep394: Everitt and Ashworth chronicle Agrippina's successful campaign to marry her uncle Emperor Claudius, securing Nero's succession over Britannicus by hiring Seneca as tutor before poisoning Claudius with mushrooms in 54 AD.

31 Jan 2026

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Everitt and Ashworth chronicle Agrippina's successful campaign to marry her uncle Emperor Claudius, securing Nero's succession over Britannicus by hi...

S8 Ep394: Everitt and Ashworth trace Nero's origins from his birth in 37 AD, examining the influence of his grandfather Germanicus and his mother Agrippina's political education under her grandmother Livia, alongside warnings from Caligula's erratic reign.

31 Jan 2026

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Everitt and Ashworth trace Nero's origins from his birth in 37 AD, examining the influence of his grandfather Germanicus and his mother Agrippina's po...

S8 Ep394: Anthony Everitt and Roddy Ashworth discuss Nero's plot against his mother Agrippina in 59 AD, detailing the theatrical scheme using a collapsing boat that failed, forcing the emperor to send assassins to finish the matricide.

31 Jan 2026

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Anthony Everitt and Roddy Ashworth discuss Nero's plot against his mother Agrippina in 59 AD, detailing the theatrical scheme using a collapsing boat...

S8 Ep393: SHOW SCHEDULE 1-30-2026 1750

31 Jan 2026

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SHOW SCHEDULE1-30-202617501.Jeff Bliss reports heavy Sierra snowpack is quenching California's thirst, also noting the seventy-fifth anniversary of N...

S8 Ep392: Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Zimmerman highlights James Webb Telescope discoveries challenging Big Bang theories, new estimates of Europa's ice thickness, and unique images of Saturn and Pluto

31 Jan 2026

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Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Zimmerman highlights James Webb Telescope discoveries challenging Big Bang theories, new estimates of Europa's ice thickness, a...

S8 Ep392: Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Zimmerman updates on the next Starship launch, Starlink milestones, and challenges facing Europe's Ariane 6 rocket program compared to private U.S. space industry success.

31 Jan 2026

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Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Zimmerman updates on the next Starship launch, Starlink milestones, and challenges facing Europe's Ariane 6 rocket program comp...

S8 Ep392: Guest: Jeff Bliss. Bliss reports on San Francisco business closures, rampant copper theft affecting Los Angeles infrastructure, and political pressure on Governor Gavin Newsom regarding rebuilding efforts.

31 Jan 2026

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Guest: Jeff Bliss. Bliss reports on San Francisco business closures, rampant copper theft affecting Los Angelesinfrastructure, and political pressure...

S8 Ep392: Guest: Henry Sokolski. Sokolski discusses the 75th anniversary of atomic testing, health risks for downwinders, nuclear energy costs, and the omission of extended deterrence from defense strategies.

31 Jan 2026

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Guest: Henry Sokolski. Sokolski discusses the 75th anniversary of atomic testing, health risks for downwinders, nuclear energy costs, and the omission...

S8 Ep392: Guest: Padraic Scanlan. Scanlan describes the eviction practice of de-roofing cottages and discusses the lasting biological blight and the famine's central role in Irish diaspora memory.

31 Jan 2026

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Guest: Padraic Scanlan. Scanlan describes the eviction practice of de-roofing cottages and discusses the lasting biological blight and the famine's c...

S8 Ep392: Guest: Padraic Scanlan. Scanlan explains the evolution of Poor Laws, the harsh discipline of workhouses, and the implementation of soup kitchens like Soyer's during the famine.

31 Jan 2026

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Guest: Padraic Scanlan. Scanlan explains the evolution of Poor Laws, the harsh discipline of workhouses, and the implementation of soup kitchens like...

S8 Ep392: Guest: Padraic Scanlan. Scanlan details the volatility in the Irish countryside, the use of coercion acts, and the lack of circulating cash as evidence of uncivilization.

31 Jan 2026

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Guest: Padraic Scanlan. Scanlan details the volatility in the Irish countryside, the use of coercion acts, and the lack of circulating cash as eviden...

S8 Ep392: Guest: Padraic Scanlan. Scanlan discusses Prime Minister Peel's famine relief efforts via Indian corn imports and the Duke of Wellington's skepticism regarding reports of Irish starvation.

31 Jan 2026

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Guest: Padraic Scanlan. Scanlan discusses Prime Minister Peel's famine relief efforts via Indian corn imports and the Duke of Wellington's skepticism ...

S8 Ep391: Cleo Paskal details Chinese influence patterns, including weaponized healthcare in the Solomons and casinos in Saipan, while noting new US efforts to support Palau's sovereignty against destabilization.

31 Jan 2026

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Cleo Paskal details Chinese influence patterns, including weaponized healthcare in the Solomons and casinos in Saipan, while noting new US efforts to...

S8 Ep391: Cleo Paskal reports from Yap on China constructing a strategic runway on the island of Woleai to gain influence, noting the United States lacks a necessary physical presence in Micronesia.

31 Jan 2026

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Cleo Paskal reports from Yap on China constructing a strategic runway on the island of Woleai to gain influence, noting the United States lacks a nec...

S8 Ep391: Cliff May of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies analyzes the strategic necessity of securing Greenland against Russian and Chinese threats, advocating for a NATO-led solution and increased defense spending.

31 Jan 2026

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Cliff May of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies analyzes the strategic necessity of securing Greenlandagainst Russian and Chinese threats, adv...

S8 Ep391: 5. Jim McTague McTague reports on Lancaster County’s frozen yet resilient economy, noting full factory order books and labor shortages despite the cold weather currently suppressing human activity,,.

31 Jan 2026

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5. Jim McTague McTague reports on Lancaster County’s frozen yet resilient economy, noting full factory order books and labor shortages despite the ...

S8 Ep390: Richard Epstein contrasts the Minnesota-ICE conflict with the Whiskey Rebellion, arguing against deporting non-criminal long-term residents and criticizing the administration's harsh rhetoric and refusal to compromise.

31 Jan 2026

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Richard Epstein contrasts the Minnesota-ICE conflict with the Whiskey Rebellion, arguing against deporting non-criminal long-term residents and critic...

S8 Ep390: Richard Epstein of the Hoover Institution endorses Kevin Walsh for the Fed, arguing that while independent boards challenge executive power, long-standing institutions gain legal legitimacy through historical prescription.

31 Jan 2026

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Richard Epstein of the Hoover Institution endorses Kevin Walsh for the Fed, arguing that while independent boards challenge executive power, long-stan...

S8 Ep390: Lorenzo Fiori reports Milan requires artificial snow for the Olympics, detailing security controversies regarding the US delegation's protection and recommending local sparkling wines from the Italian region.

31 Jan 2026

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Lorenzo Fiori reports Milan requires artificial snow for the Olympics, detailing security controversies regarding the USdelegation's protection and re...

S8 Ep390: Jeff Bliss reports heavy Sierra snowpack is quenching California's thirst, also noting the seventy-fifth anniversary of Nevada atomic tests and new Las Vegas rail options connecting the desert city.

31 Jan 2026

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Jeff Bliss reports heavy Sierra snowpack is quenching California's thirst, also noting the seventy-fifth anniversary of Nevada atomic tests and new La...

S8 Ep389: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Jeff Bliss. Bliss recounts how open-air atomic "shots" in Nevada became spectacular Las Vegas tourist attractions 75 years ago, eventually stopping due to widespread radioactive fallout.

30 Jan 2026

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PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Jeff Bliss. Bliss recounts how open-air atomic "shots" in Nevada became spectacular Las Vegas tourist attractions 75 ye...

S8 Ep389: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Cliff May. May discusses the President's focus on defending the Americas, specifically questioning NATO's role and European willingness to protect vulnerable regions like Greenland.

30 Jan 2026

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PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Cliff May. May discusses the President's focus on defending the Americas, specifically questioning NATO's role and Euro...

S8 Ep389: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Jim McTague. McTague argues that leased androids will replace unreliable human workers in the home care industry, addressing labor shortages despite high annual costs.

30 Jan 2026

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PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Jim McTague. McTague argues that leased androids will replace unreliable human workers in the home care industry, addre...

S8 Ep389: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Padraic Scanlan. Scanlan details how Parliament's market-based relief strategies and public works programs exacerbated the Irish famine, forcing starving people into insufficient, grueling labor.

30 Jan 2026

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PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Padraic Scanlan. Scanlan details how Parliament's market-based relief strategies and public works programs exacerbated ...

S8 Ep389: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Henry Sokolski. Sokolski explains a three-stage strategy to disable enemies via information warfare and alliance disruption, noting U.S. military containment strategies remain outdated.

30 Jan 2026

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PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Henry Sokolski. Sokolski explains a three-stage strategy to disable enemies via information warfare and alliance disrup...

S8 Ep389: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Zimmerman observes that while European nations like Germany are slowly adopting private space enterprise models, they remain years behind American commercial innovation.

30 Jan 2026

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PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Zimmerman observes that while European nations like Germany are slowly adopting private space enterprise...

S8 Ep388: SHOW SCHEDULE 1-29-2026 1942 LANCASTER PA, ARMISTICE DAY IN WARTIME

30 Jan 2026

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SHOW SCHEDULE1-29-20261942 LANCASTER PA, ARMISTICE DAY IN WARTIME Guest: Anatol Lieven. Lieven of the Quincy Institute discusses breaking news that Vl...

S8 Ep387: Guest: Padraic Scanlan. Scanlan details the biological cause of the famine: Phytophthora infestans, a water mold that originated in Mexico. He explains that because Irish potatoes were genetically identical clones grown from cuttings, they had zero res

30 Jan 2026

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Guest: Padraic Scanlan. Scanlan details the biological cause of the famine: Phytophthora infestans, a water mold that originated in Mexico. He explai...

S8 Ep387: Guest: Padraic Scanlan. Scanlan explains the Victorian view of the famine through the lens of economist Thomas Malthus, who believed the "generous" potato encouraged overpopulation. He notes that British policymakers viewed the famine as a natural, inevit

30 Jan 2026

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Guest: Padraic Scanlan. Scanlan explains the Victorian view of the famine through the lens of economist Thomas Malthus, who believed the "generous" po...

S8 Ep387: Guest: Padraic Scanlan. Scanlan discusses the structure of Irish land ownership, using Shirley Castle as an example of the disconnect between landlords and tenants. He explains that while the landscape looked ancient, landlords were actually modern, sophi

30 Jan 2026

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Guest: Padraic Scanlan. Scanlan discusses the structure of Irish land ownership, using Shirley Castle as an example of the disconnect between landlord...

S8 Ep387: Guest: Padraic Scanlan. Scanlan, author of Rot, introduces the history of the Irish Famine by recounting a folk story about Queen Victoria visiting the devastated village of Skibbereen. He sets the context by explaining how the pre-famine Irish economy re

30 Jan 2026

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Guest: Padraic Scanlan. Scanlan, author of Rot, introduces the history of the Irish Famine by recounting a folk story about Queen Victoria visiting th...

S8 Ep387: Guest: Professor Evan Ellis. Ellis describes the unstable power dynamics in Venezuela, where the Rodriguez faction cooperates with the U.S. on oil to prevent economic collapse. He warns that rival criminal factions, including the ELN and military figures,

30 Jan 2026

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Guest: Professor Evan Ellis. Ellis describes the unstable power dynamics in Venezuela, where the Rodriguez faction cooperates with the U.S. on oil to...

S8 Ep387: Guest: Professor Evan Ellis. Ellis evaluates Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, praising her pragmatic management of relations with the U.S. despite her leftist ideology. He notes she has navigated threats of tariffs and military intervention by coopera

30 Jan 2026

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Guest: Professor Evan Ellis. Ellis evaluates Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, praising her pragmatic management of relations with the U.S. despite...

S8 Ep387: Guest: Professor Evan Ellis. Ellis discusses the Costa Rican election, where center-right candidate Laura Fernandez holds a commanding lead. He describes her as a technocrat focused on combating drug-fueled crime and continuing pro-business policies, noti

30 Jan 2026

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Guest: Professor Evan Ellis. Ellis discusses the Costa Rican election, where center-right candidate Laura Fernandezholds a commanding lead. He descri...

S8 Ep387: Guest: Professor Evan Ellis. Ellis of the U.S. Army War College reports that Cuba is facing a catastrophic energy collapse, with only days of oil remaining after Mexico and Venezuela cut supplies. He predicts this crisis will likely trigger a massive wave

30 Jan 2026

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Guest: Professor Evan Ellis. Ellis of the U.S. Army War College reports that Cuba is facing a catastrophic energy collapse, with only days of oil rem...

S8 Ep387: Guest: Michael Toth. The segment focuses on California's strategy to empower the Attorney General to sue fossil fuel companies for rising insurance premiums. Toth argues these lawsuits are politically motivated and legally weak, noting that even insurance

30 Jan 2026

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Guest: Michael Toth. The segment focuses on California's strategy to empower the Attorney General to sue fossil fuel companies for rising insurance pr...

S8 Ep387: Guest: Michael Toth. Toth of the Civitas Institute warns against new "climate superfund" legislation in states like New York, which seeks to retroactively tax fossil fuel companies for global warming. He characterizes these funds as unconstitutional attem

30 Jan 2026

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Guest: Michael Toth. Toth of the Civitas Institute warns against new "climate superfund" legislation in states like New York, which seeks to retroact...

S8 Ep387: Guest: Veronique de Rugy. De Rugy of the Mercatus Center examines the failure of Georgia's film tax credits, noting that productions eventually moved to cheaper locations despite billions in subsidies. She compares this to federal industrial policies like

30 Jan 2026

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Guest: Veronique de Rugy. De Rugy of the Mercatus Center examines the failure of Georgia's film tax credits, noting that productions eventually moved ...

S8 Ep387: Guest: Mary Anastasia O'Grady. O'Grady of the Wall Street Journal critiques the Trump administration's engagement with Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodriguez. O'Grady warns that while Rodriguez is cooperating on oil exports, she remains a "vice dic

30 Jan 2026

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Guest: Mary Anastasia O'Grady. O'Grady of the Wall Street Journal critiques the Trump administration's engagement with Venezuela's acting president, ...

S8 Ep387: Guest: Mariam Wahba. Wahba from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies reports on the persecution of Christians in Nigeria by jihadists and Fulani militants. She details a newly established White House working group designed to help the Nigerian govern

30 Jan 2026

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Guest: Mariam Wahba. Wahba from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies reports on the persecution of Christians in Nigeria by jihadists and Fulani ...

S8 Ep387: Guest: Chris Riegel. Riegel, CEO of Stratology, analyzes Elon Musk's pivot to manufacturing "Optimus" androids, arguing that California's restrictive tax and labor costs are driving the need for automation. He suggests that major retailers like Walmart ar

30 Jan 2026

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Guest: Chris Riegel. Riegel, CEO of Stratology, analyzes Elon Musk's pivot to manufacturing "Optimus" androids, arguing that California's restrictive...

S8 Ep387: Guest: Anatol Lieven. The conversation turns to the $300 billion in suspended Russian assets. Lieven outlines Russia's proposal to use these funds for reconstruction or a joint investment fund to avoid confiscation, suggesting that suspending rather than

30 Jan 2026

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Guest: Anatol Lieven. The conversation turns to the $300 billion in suspended Russian assets. Lieven outlines Russia'sproposal to use these funds for ...

S8 Ep387: Guest: Anatol Lieven. Lieven of the Quincy Institute discusses breaking news that Vladimir Putin has agreed to a one-week ceasefire on Ukrainian cities following a request from Donald Trump. Lieven views this as a significant positive signal of Putin's de

30 Jan 2026

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Guest: Anatol Lieven. Lieven of the Quincy Institute discusses breaking news that Vladimir Putin has agreed to a one-week ceasefire on Ukrainian citie...

S8 Ep386: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Professor Evan Ellis. Ellis examines the prospects for U.S.-Cuba negotiations.

29 Jan 2026

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PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Professor Evan Ellis. Ellis examines the prospects for U.S.-Cuba negotiations.1899 CUBA

S8 Ep386: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Anatol Lieven. Lieven analyzes the situation at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine.

29 Jan 2026

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PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Anatol Lieven. Lieven analyzes the situation at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine.1855 CRIMEA

S8 Ep386: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Mary Anastasia O'Grady. O'Grady reports on the Rodriguez villains.

29 Jan 2026

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PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Mary Anastasia O'Grady. O'Grady reports on the Rodriguez villains.VENEZUELA

S8 Ep386: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Padraic Scanlan. Scanlan details the abuse of Irish renters.

29 Jan 2026

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PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Padraic Scanlan. Scanlan details the abuse of Irish renters.

S8 Ep386: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Mariam Wahaba. Wahaba discusses the ongoing persecution of Coptic Christians in Egypt.

29 Jan 2026

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PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Mariam Wahaba. Wahaba discusses the ongoing persecution of Coptic Christians in Egypt.1879

S8 Ep385: SHOW SCHEDULE 1-28-2026 1900 PRINCETON CANE RUSH

29 Jan 2026

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SHOW SCHEDULE 1-28-20261900 PRINCETON CANE RUSHBased on your notes, here are all 16 segments formatted for January 28, 2026:1.General Blaine Holt, USA...

S8 Ep384: David Livingston reflects upon his twenty-five years hosting The Space Show, reflecting on a quarter century of broadcasting interviews with astronauts, engineers, and visionaries shaping humanity's journey beyond Earth.

29 Jan 2026

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David Livingston reflects upon his twenty-five years hosting The Space Show, reflecting on a quarter century of broadcasting interviews with astrona...

S8 Ep384: Astronomer Paul Kalas explains planetary formation in the Fomalhaut system twenty-five light years distant, revealing how observations of this nearby star illuminate the processes that create worlds around young suns.

29 Jan 2026

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Astronomer Paul Kalas explains planetary formation in the Fomalhaut system twenty-five light years distant, revealing how observations of this nearby ...

S8 Ep384: Simon Constable faults Prime Minister Starmer's lack of leadership, criticizing the British leader's failure to articulate vision or direction as the United Kingdom drifts through economic and political uncertainty.

29 Jan 2026

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Simon Constable faults Prime Minister Starmer's lack of leadership, criticizing the British leader's failure to articulate vision or direction as the...

S8 Ep384: Simon Constable reports from temperate France with commodities analysis, noting copper and gold trading dear as industrial demand and safe-haven buying drive precious and base metals prices higher.

29 Jan 2026

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Simon Constable reports from temperate France with commodities analysis, noting copper and gold trading dear as industrial demand and safe-haven buyin...

S8 Ep384: Kevin Frazier warns of regulatory capture in AI governance, cautioning that dominant tech companies may co-opt oversight mechanisms, stifling competition and shaping rules to entrench their market dominance.

29 Jan 2026

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Kevin Frazier warns of regulatory capture in AI governance, cautioning that dominant tech companies may co-opt oversight mechanisms, stifling competi...

S8 Ep384: Kevin Frazier analyzes how AI can fail like Western Union, warning that excessive concentration and lack of innovation could doom today's artificial intelligence giants just as the telegraph company declined.

29 Jan 2026

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Kevin Frazier analyzes how AI can fail like Western Union, warning that excessive concentration and lack of innovation could doom today's artificial ...

S8 Ep384: Tevi Troy observes McNamara dealing with the rude President Lyndon Johnson, examining the difficult working relationship between the cerebral defense secretary and the domineering, often abusive commander-in-chief.

29 Jan 2026

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Tevi Troy observes McNamara dealing with the rude President Lyndon Johnson, examining the difficult working relationship between the cerebral defense...

S8 Ep384: Tevi Troy remarks on the new book McNamara at War, exploring Robert McNamara's tenure as Defense Secretary and his controversial management of the Vietnam War under two presidents.

29 Jan 2026

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Tevi Troy remarks on the new book McNamara at War,  BY PHILLIP AND WILLIAM TAUBMAN, exploring Robert McNamara's tenure as Defense Secretary and his ...

S8 Ep384: Charles Burton and Gordon Chang comment on Prime Minister Mark Carney and Canada's future with the United States and PRC, assessing Ottawa's delicate balancing act between its powerful neighbors.

29 Jan 2026

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Charles Burton and Gordon Chang comment on Prime Minister Mark Carney and Canada's future with the United States and PRC, assessing Ottawa's delicate...

S8 Ep384: Charles Burton and Gordon Chang observe the contest in Arctic waters, analyzing competing claims and military positioning as Russia, China, and Western nations vie for polar strategic advantage.

29 Jan 2026

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Charles Burton and Gordon Chang observe the contest in Arctic waters, analyzing competing claims and military positioning as Russia, China, and Weste...

S8 Ep384: Ann Stevenson-Yang and Gordon Chang comment on the low spirits and isolation of mainland Chinese singles, examining the demographic and social crisis as young people struggle with loneliness and economic pressures.

29 Jan 2026

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Ann Stevenson-Yang and Gordon Chang comment on the low spirits and isolation of mainland Chinese singles, examining the demographic and social crisis ...

S8 Ep384: Victoria Coates and Gordon Chang identify the Baltic states as most vulnerable to Russian annexation, warning that Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania face persistent threats from Putin's expansionist ambitions.

29 Jan 2026

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Victoria Coates and Gordon Chang identify the Baltic states as most vulnerable to Russian annexation, warning that Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania fac...

S8 Ep384: Bob Zimmerman explains Roscosmos failures without credit, examining how Russia's space agency stumbles through technical setbacks while refusing accountability, diminishing Moscow's once-proud position in space exploration.

29 Jan 2026

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Bob Zimmerman explains Roscosmos failures without credit, examining how Russia's space agency stumbles through technical setbacks while refusing acco...

S8 Ep384: Bob Zimmerman of Behind the Black explains Blue Origin and SpaceX next missions, previewing upcoming launches and milestones as both companies push forward with ambitious spaceflight development programs.

28 Jan 2026

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Bob Zimmerman of Behind the Black explains Blue Origin and SpaceX next missions, previewing upcoming launches and milestones as both companies push f...

S8 Ep384: Michael Bernstam of the Hoover Institution explains how Russia prospers with the price of gold, analyzing Moscow's economic resilience as precious metals revenues offset sanctions and sustain Putin's war machine.

28 Jan 2026

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Michael Bernstam of the Hoover Institution explains how Russia prospers with the price of gold, analyzing Moscow'seconomic resilience as precious meta...

S8 Ep384: General Blaine Holt, USAF (Ret.), outlines the mission to rescue Iran from the brutes, detailing strategic options for liberating the Iranian people from the oppressive regime ruling in Tehran.

28 Jan 2026

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General Blaine Holt, USAF (Ret.), outlines the mission to rescue Iran from the brutes, detailing strategic options for liberating the Iranian people ...

S8 Ep383: Michael Bernstam reports that the Russian government is effectively replacing lost oil revenue with income from gold sales to cover its budget deficits. After accumulating significant reserves in its sovereign wealth fund, Russia is now selling hundreds o

28 Jan 2026

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Michael Bernstam reports that the Russian government is effectively replacing lost oil revenue with income from gold sales to cover its budget deficit...

S8 Ep383: Charles Burton explains that Canada’s Indigenous peoples, particularly the Inuit who share close family and cultural ties with Greenlanders, are exerting political pressure on Ottawa to protect Greenland’s sovereignty against potential United States acqui

28 Jan 2026

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Charles Burton explains that Canada’s Indigenous peoples, particularly the Inuit who share close family and cultural ties with Greenlanders, are exe...

S8 Ep383: Victoria Coates warns that the Kremlin may use the presence of Russian-speaking populations in the Baltic states as a justification for future aggression, replicating the strategy currently deployed against Ukraine. She notes that this established pattern

28 Jan 2026

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Victoria Coates warns that the Kremlin may use the presence of Russian-speaking populations in the Baltic states as a justification for future aggress...

S8 Ep383: General Blaine Holt argues that a military strategy regarding Iran should prioritize "combat enabling operations" designed to help local citizens overthrow the regime rather than pursuing a traditional occupation with boots on the ground. He advocates for

28 Jan 2026

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General Blaine Holt argues that a military strategy regarding Iran should prioritize "combat enabling operations" designed to help local citizens over...

S8 Ep383: Anne Stevenson-Yang characterizes China’s history as a cyclical pattern of rising and crashing expectations, where eras of opening to the West—such as the 1890s and 1979—are inevitably followed by severe closures. She suggests that the current era represe

28 Jan 2026

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Anne Stevenson-Yang characterizes China’s history as a cyclical pattern of rising and crashing expectations, where eras of opening to the West—suc...

S8 Ep383: Tevi Troy details Defense Secretary Robert McNamara’s intense efforts to ingratiate himself with the Kennedy administration, specifically by learning to play tennis, which was the preferred sport of the competitive Kennedy clan. To ensure he could play at

28 Jan 2026

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Tevi Troy details Defense Secretary Robert McNamara’s intense efforts to ingratiate himself with the Kennedy administration, specifically by learni...

S8 Ep382: Gene Marks emphasizes AI adoption in small business is becoming a necessary skill, urging owners to embrace artificial intelligence tools for competitiveness as the technology transforms operations across every industry.

28 Jan 2026

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Gene Marks emphasizes AI adoption in small business is becoming a necessary skill, urging owners to embrace artificial intelligence tools for competit...

S8 Ep382: Gene Marks reports small business remains robust with tariffs manageable, as entrepreneurs adapt to trade policy changes and maintain confidence despite ongoing economic uncertainties and supply chain adjustments.

28 Jan 2026

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Gene Marks reports small business remains robust with tariffs manageable, as entrepreneurs adapt to trade policy changes and maintain confidence desp...

S8 Ep382: Ivana Stradner on Serbia's brute President Aleksandar Vučić welcoming PRC money, examining how Beijing expands influence in the Balkans through investment while Serbia drifts from Western alignment.

28 Jan 2026

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Ivana Stradner on Serbia's brute President Aleksandar Vučić welcoming PRC money, examining how Beijingexpands influence in the Balkans through inve...

S8 Ep382: Ivana Stradner of FDD explains why President Putin abandons his Iran ally, analyzing Russia's shifting calculations as Moscow reassesses the costs and benefits of its partnership with Tehran amid changing circumstances.

28 Jan 2026

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Ivana Stradner of FDD explains why President Putin abandons his Iran ally, analyzing Russia's shifting calculations as Moscow reassesses the costs an...

S8 Ep382: Gregory Copley recounts King Charles correcting President Trump on protocol, with the President accepting the royal guidance—a notable moment of deference during the state interactions between the two leaders.

28 Jan 2026

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Gregory Copley recounts King Charles correcting President Trump on protocol, with the President accepting the royal guidance—a notable moment of de...

S8 Ep382: Gregory Copley assesses China's instability under President Xi Jinping, who continues arresting generals in sweeping military purges that reveal deep fissures and distrust within the People's Liberation Army leadership.

28 Jan 2026

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Gregory Copley assesses China's instability under President Xi Jinping, who continues arresting generals in sweeping military purges that reveal deep...

S8 Ep381: Gregory Copley on Arctic competition and parallel dynamics in Antarctic waters, analyzing how major powers including Russia, China, and the United States are maneuvering for strategic advantage in polar regions.

28 Jan 2026

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Gregory Copley on Arctic competition and parallel dynamics in Antarctic waters, analyzing how major powers including Russia, China, and the United St...

S8 Ep381: Gregory Copley assesses China's instability under President Xi Jinping, who continues arresting generals in sweeping military purges that reveal deep fissures and distrust within the People's Liberation Army leadership.

28 Jan 2026

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Gregory Copley assesses China's instability under President Xi Jinping, who continues arresting generals in sweeping military purges that reveal deep...

S8 Ep381: Craig Unger reports the Department of Justice has access to Epstein bank records at Morgan, potentially revealing financial connections and transactions that could expose additional figures linked to the disgraced financier's operations.

28 Jan 2026

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Craig Unger reports the Department of Justice has access to Epstein bank records at Morgan, potentially revealing financial connections and transacti...

S8 Ep381: Craig Unger follows the Epstein money trail from Bear Stearns to offshore banking, tracing how Jeffrey Epstein moved funds through complex financial networks to obscure the origins and destinations of his wealth.

28 Jan 2026

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Craig Unger follows the Epstein money trail from Bear Stearns to offshore banking, tracing how Jeffrey Epsteinmoved funds through complex financial n...

S8 Ep381: Mary Kissel on Starmer giving away the Chagos Islands to no discernible purpose, surrendering strategic British territory in the Indian Ocean without extraEcting meaningful concessions or advancing national interests.

28 Jan 2026

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Mary Kissel on Starmer giving away the Chagos Islands to no discernible purpose, surrendering strategic Britishterritory in the Indian Ocean without ...

S8 Ep381: Mary Kissel criticizes Prime Minister Keir Starmer's foolish decision to pursue a new embassy in the People's Republic of China, questioning the strategic wisdom of such diplomatic investment amid rising tensions.

28 Jan 2026

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Mary Kissel criticizes Prime Minister Keir Starmer's foolish decision to pursue a new embassy in the People's Republic of China, questioning the strat...

S8 Ep381: Jonathan Schanzer analyzes Syria as a failed state regardless of Ahmad al-Sharaa's leadership, arguing the country lacks functional institutions and faces insurmountable challenges to achieving genuine stability or governance.

28 Jan 2026

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Jonathan Schanzer analyzes Syria as a failed state regardless of Ahmad al-Sharaa's leadership, arguing the country lacks functional institutions and ...

S8 Ep381: Jonathan Schanzer of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies sounds alarms on Iran, assessing the regime's threatening posture and capabilities as Tehran continues destabilizing activities across the Middle East.

28 Jan 2026

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Jonathan Schanzer of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies sounds alarms on Iran, assessing the regime's threatening posture and capabilities as ...

S8 Ep381: Liz Peek examines Mayor Mamdani's rookie mistakes during a snowstorm, as he stumbles through early diplomatic challenges while learning the complexities of his high-profile position.

28 Jan 2026

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Liz Peek examines Mayor Mamdani's rookie mistakes during a snowstorm, as he stumbles through early diplomatic challenges while learning the complexi...

S8 Ep381: Liz Peek on the economy's sturdy prospects for 2026, analyzing current indicators and trends that point toward continued growth, consumer confidence, and business optimism in the year ahead.

28 Jan 2026

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Liz Peek on the economy's sturdy prospects for 2026, analyzing current indicators and trends that point toward continued growth, consumer confidence,...

S8 Ep380: preview for later. Guest: Mary Kissel, former Senior Adviser to the Secretary of State Summary: Kissel critiques Prime Minister Starmer's plan to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, arguing the nation is heavily influenced by China. She highlights Presi

27 Jan 2026

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preview for later. Guest: Mary Kissel, former Senior Adviser to the Secretary of State Summary: Kissel critiques Prime Minister Starmer's plan to han...

S8 Ep380: preview for later. Guest: Gene Marks, Small Business Columnist Summary: Marks reports that small business owners remain optimistic for 2026, supported by strong December sales and data from Intuit and NFIB. He notes that despite challenges like inflation

27 Jan 2026

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preview for later. Guest: Gene Marks, Small Business Columnist Summary: Marks reports that small business owners remain optimistic for 2026, supported...

S8 Ep380: preview for later. Guest: Liz Peek, Columnist Summary: Peek explains that despite political noise, small business surveys show strong demand and optimism. She observes that U.S. markets have adjusted to President Trump’s tariff threats, now treating them

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

preview for later. Guest: Liz Peek, Columnist Summary: Peek explains that despite political noise, small business surveys show strong demand and opti...

S8 Ep380: preview for later. Guest: Jonathan Schanzer, Foundation for Defense of Democracies Summary: Schanzer analyzes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s recent "rogue" behavior, including seeking security pacts with Turkey and opposing strikes on Iran. He a

27 Jan 2026

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preview for later. Guest: Jonathan Schanzer, Foundation for Defense of Democracies Summary: Schanzer analyzes Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’...

S8 Ep380: preview for later. Guest: Ivana Stradner, Foundation for Defense of Democracies Summary: Stradner suggests that while Putin is unlikely to militarily support Iran, he may soon challenge NATO in the Baltic states. She predicts Russia could use "false flag"

27 Jan 2026

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preview for later. Guest: Ivana Stradner, Foundation for Defense of Democracies Summary: Stradner suggests that while Putin is unlikely to militarily ...

S8 Ep380: preview for later. Guest: Bob Zimmerman, Space Historian (BehindtheBlack.com) Summary: Zimmerman discusses Blue Origin’s plans to upgrade the New Glenn rocket to match the power of SpaceX's Starship. He explains that Jeff Bezos is focused on moving heavy

27 Jan 2026

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preview for later. Guest: Bob Zimmerman, Space Historian (BehindtheBlack.com) Summary: Zimmerman discusses Blue Origin’s plans to upgrade the New Gl...

S8 Ep379: SHOW SCHEDULE 1-26-26 1808 GREAT HALL BANK OF ENGLAND

27 Jan 2026

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SHOW SCHEDULE 1-26-261808 GREAT HALL BANK OF ENGLAND Bill Roggio and Husain Haqqani discuss global turmoil and confrontation, examining U.S. policy f...

S8 Ep378: David Daoud explores what Hezbollah will manage if Tehran fails. The discussion considers the organization's future autonomy and survival prospects should its Iranian patron collapse, examining whether the group can sustain itself independently or faces i

27 Jan 2026

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David Daoud explores what Hezbollah will manage if Tehran fails. The discussion considers the organization's future autonomy and survival prospects s...

S8 Ep378: David Daoud examines how Hezbollah reigns over villages in Lebanon. The segment details the organization's methods of social control, combining armed intimidation with provision of services to maintain dominance over Shia communities and enforce loyalty t

27 Jan 2026

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David Daoud examines how Hezbollah reigns over villages in Lebanon. The segment details the organization's methods of social control, combining armed...