The John Batchelor Show
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S8 Ep591: File: P-ROGGIO-REGIME--3-16.mp3 Guest: Bill Roggio PREVIEW FOR LATER: Guest Bill Roggio analyzes why the expected quick victory over Iran failed. He argues that the administration underestimated Iranian resolve and that, despite air power, achieving stabi
16 Mar 2026
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File: P-ROGGIO-REGIME--3-16.mp3Guest: Bill Roggio PREVIEW FOR LATER: Guest Bill Roggio analyzes why the expected quick victory over Iranfailed. He ar...
S8 Ep590: PREVIEW FOR LATER: Greg Scarlatoiu discusses Romanian President Nicușor Dan’s decision to host NATO forces amidst threats from Iran. As a strategic ally bordering Ukraine, Romania relies on NATO protection while supporting U.S. efforts to reopen the Strai
16 Mar 2026
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PREVIEW FOR LATER: Greg Scarlatoiu discusses Romanian President Nicușor Dan’s decision to host NATO forces amidst threats from Iran. As a strategi...
S8 Ep589: PREVIEW FOR LATER: Husain Haqqani explores why European and Arab allies hesitate to support U.S. efforts against Iran. Tensions rise as President Trump’s rhetoric alienates partners, leaving them skeptical of joining military coalitions without clear, pri
16 Mar 2026
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PREVIEW FOR LATER: Husain Haqqani explores why European and Arab allies hesitate to support U.S. efforts against Iran. Tensions rise as President Trum...
S8 Ep589: PREVIEW FOR LATER: John Hardie examines how the Iran war affects Ukraine’s defense and global oil markets. He details U.S. Treasury waivers on Russian oil sanctions intended to mitigate supply disruptions caused by the Strait of Hormuz closure. (3)
16 Mar 2026
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PREVIEW FOR LATER: John Hardieexamines how the Iran war affects Ukraine’s defense and global oil markets. He details U.S. Treasury waivers on Russi...
S8 Ep589: PREVIEW FOR LATER: Former UK Ambassador Edmond Fitton-Brown labels Iran’s interference in the Strait of Hormuz as piracy. He discusses the global economic threat and the challenges of involving allies like Korea and Japan in maritime security,. (1)
16 Mar 2026
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PREVIEW FOR LATER: Former UKAmbassador Edmond Fitton-Brownlabels Iran’s interference in the Strait of Hormuz as piracy. He discusses the global eco...
S8 Ep588: 3. The final segment shifts to the history of political assassination, specifically the rivalry between Stalin and Trotsky. Stalin utilized state power and paranoia to exile and eventually murder Trotsky in Mexico with an ice pick, yet Trotsky remained
16 Mar 2026
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3. The final segment shifts to the history of political assassination, specifically the rivalry between Stalin and Trotsky. Stalin utilized state powe...
S8 Ep588: 2. The debate continues with a comparison of Emperor Trump to Nero and Claudius, questioning if his current crisis is a result of bad luck or hubris. While Claudius favored low-risk, calculated campaigns, Trump’s offensive is characterized as a "rash and
16 Mar 2026
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2. The debate continues with a comparison of Emperor Trump to Nero and Claudius, questioning if his current crisis is a result of bad luck or hubris. ...
S8 Ep588: 1. In Londinium, 92 AD, Gaius and Germanicus analyze the 21st-century conflict between a US-Israeli coalition and Iran, comparing its focus on supply chains to the 1941 oil sanctions against Japan. While the Americans expected a swift "four-day shock and
16 Mar 2026
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1. In Londinium, 92 AD, Gaius and Germanicus analyze the 21st-century conflict between a US-Israeli coalition and Iran, comparing its focus on supply...
S8 Ep587: 8. Joseph Ellis, *The Cause: The American Revolution and Its Discontents, 1773 to 1783*. The victory at Yorktown was secured through Clinton's poor orders and the providential arrival of the French fleet. Diplomat John Jay then achieved a stunning victo
16 Mar 2026
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8. Joseph Ellis, *The Cause: The American Revolution and Its Discontents, 1773 to 1783*. The victory at Yorktown was secured through Clinton's poor or...
S8 Ep587: 7. Joseph Ellis, *The Cause: The American Revolution and Its Discontents, 1773 to 1783*. The entry of France and Spain transformed the rebellion into a global war, forcing Britain to prioritize its Caribbean sugar islands. Despite political pressure, Geor
16 Mar 2026
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7. Joseph Ellis, *The Cause: The American Revolution and Its Discontents, 1773 to 1783*. The entry of France and Spain transformed the rebellion into...
S8 Ep587: 6. Joseph Ellis, *The Cause: The American Revolution and Its Discontents, 1773 to 1783*. Washington’s decision to defend New York, an "indefensible" archipelago, nearly lost the war in its first month. He felt bound by civilian control to hold the positio
16 Mar 2026
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6. Joseph Ellis, *The Cause: The American Revolution and Its Discontents, 1773 to 1783*. Washington’s decision to defend New York, an "indefensible"...
S8 Ep587: 5. Joseph Ellis, *The Cause: The American Revolution and Its Discontents, 1773 to 1783*. Nathaniel Greene saved the Continental Army from collapse at Valley Forge by stabilizing the food supply as quartermaster. The veterans of this ordeal began to see th
16 Mar 2026
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5. Joseph Ellis, *The Cause: The American Revolution and Its Discontents, 1773 to 1783*. Nathaniel Greene saved the Continental Army from collapse at...
S8 Ep587: 4. Joseph Ellis, *The Cause: The American Revolution and Its Discontents, 1773 to 1783*. Thomas Paine’s *Common Sense* revolutionized the rebellion by using plain language to argue that an island could not rule a continent and that monarchies were inheren
16 Mar 2026
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4. Joseph Ellis, *The Cause: The American Revolution and Its Discontents, 1773 to 1783*. Thomas Paine’s *Common Sense* revolutionized the rebellion ...
S8 Ep587: 3. Joseph Ellis, *The Cause: The American Revolution and Its Discontents, 1773 to 1783*. This narrative explores the tension between conservative and radical leadership, featuring John Dickinson, whose "Letters from a Farmer" framed the colonial constitut
16 Mar 2026
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3. Joseph Ellis, *The Cause: The American Revolution and Its Discontents, 1773 to 1783*. This narrative explores the tension between conservative and...
S8 Ep587: 2. Joseph Ellis, *The Cause: The American Revolution and Its Discontents, 1773 to 1783*. King George III exerted unprecedented power by using £800,000 from the royal treasury to essentially purchase the interests of roughly 30% of Parliament. This financi
16 Mar 2026
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2. Joseph Ellis, *The Cause: The American Revolution and Its Discontents, 1773 to 1783*. King George III exerted unprecedented power by using £800,00...
S8 Ep587: 1. Joseph Ellis, *The Cause: The American Revolution and Its Discontents, 1773 to 1783*. The term "the cause" was a verbal canopy used by colonists to unite diverse interest groups, ranging from New England radicals to Virginia slaveholders, against Briti
16 Mar 2026
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1. Joseph Ellis, *The Cause: The American Revolution and Its Discontents, 1773 to 1783*. The term "the cause" was a verbal canopy used by colonists to...
S8 Ep586: 8. Author: Victor Davis Hanson. Title: *The Dying Citizen: How Progressive Elites, Tribalism, and Globalization Are Destroying the Idea of America*. This final excerpt examines how the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the erosion of citizenship. Hanson arg
16 Mar 2026
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8. Author: Victor Davis Hanson. Title: *The Dying Citizen: How Progressive Elites, Tribalism, and Globalization Are Destroying the Idea of America*. T...
S8 Ep586: 7. Author: Victor Davis Hanson. Title: *The Dying Citizen: How Progressive Elites, Tribalism, and Globalization Are Destroying the Idea of America*. The discussion shifts to globalization and the "Davos Man," an elite class that seeks to transcend nationa
16 Mar 2026
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7. Author: Victor Davis Hanson. Title: *The Dying Citizen: How Progressive Elites, Tribalism, and Globalization Are Destroying the Idea of America*. T...
S8 Ep586: 6. Author: Victor Davis Hanson. Title: *The Dying Citizen: How Progressive Elites, Tribalism, and Globalization Are Destroying the Idea of America*. Hanson analyzes the modern resurgence of nullification and the weaponization of impeachment. He argues tha
16 Mar 2026
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6. Author: Victor Davis Hanson. Title: *The Dying Citizen: How Progressive Elites, Tribalism, and Globalization Are Destroying the Idea of America*. H...
S8 Ep586: 5. Author: Victor Davis Hanson. Title: *The Dying Citizen: How Progressive Elites, Tribalism, and Globalization Are Destroying the Idea of America*. This file addresses "evolutionaries" seeking to alter or bypass the Constitution to achieve political goal
16 Mar 2026
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5. Author: Victor Davis Hanson. Title: *The Dying Citizen: How Progressive Elites, Tribalism, and Globalization Are Destroying the Idea of America*. ...
S8 Ep586: 4. Author: Victor Davis Hanson. Title: *The Dying Citizen: How Progressive Elites, Tribalism, and Globalization Are Destroying the Idea of America*. The focus here is on the "unelected" administrative state, which Hanson claims operates beyond democratic
16 Mar 2026
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4. Author: Victor Davis Hanson. Title: *The Dying Citizen: How Progressive Elites, Tribalism, and Globalization Are Destroying the Idea of America*. ...
S8 Ep586: 3. Author: Victor Davis Hanson. Title: *The Dying Citizen: How Progressive Elites, Tribalism, and Globalization Are Destroying the Idea of America*. Hanson discusses the decline of the American "Melting Pot" in favor of modern tribalism. He asserts that w
16 Mar 2026
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3. Author: Victor Davis Hanson. Title: *The Dying Citizen: How Progressive Elites, Tribalism, and Globalization Are Destroying the Idea of America*. ...
S8 Ep586: 2. Author: Victor Davis Hanson. Title: *The Dying Citizen: How Progressive Elites, Tribalism, and Globalization Are Destroying the Idea of America*. This segment examines how eroded borders and lax immigration laws threaten the concept of citizenship. Han
16 Mar 2026
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2. Author: Victor Davis Hanson. Title: *The Dying Citizen: How Progressive Elites, Tribalism, and Globalization Are Destroying the Idea of America*. T...
S8 Ep586: 1. Author: Victor Davis Hanson. Title: *The Dying Citizen: How Progressive Elites, Tribalism, and Globalization Are Destroying the Idea of America*. Hanson explores the classical importance of the middle class as the bedrock of a stable republic, drawing
16 Mar 2026
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1. Author: Victor Davis Hanson. Title: *The Dying Citizen: How Progressive Elites, Tribalism, and Globalization Are Destroying the Idea of America*. H...
S8 Ep585: 4 Author: John Bachelor and Sean McMeakin. Title: Stalin's War: A New History of World War II - Yugoslavia, China, and the Cold War Legacy. This episode examines how Stalin outmaneuvered the West in Yugoslavia and China to expand communist influence. In
16 Mar 2026
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4 Author: John Bachelor and Sean McMeakin. Title: Stalin's War: A New History of World War II - Yugoslavia, China, and the Cold War Legacy. This ep...
S8 Ep585: prolonging the conflict. Author: John Bachelor and Sean McMeakin. Title: Stalin's War: A New History of World War II - Plunder and Infiltration. The discussion highlights the Soviet plunder of American intellectual property through Lend-Lease protocols, i
16 Mar 2026
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Author: John Bachelor and Sean McMeakin. Title: Stalin's War: A New History of World War II - Plunder and Infiltration. The discussion highlights the...
S8 Ep585: Author: John Bachelor and Sean McMeakin. Title: Stalin's War: A New History of World War II - Unconditional Surrender and the Katyn Lie. This segment analyzes FDR’s announcement of unconditional surrender at the Casablanca Conference, interpreted as a ges
16 Mar 2026
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Author: John Bachelor and Sean McMeakin. Title: Stalin's War: A New History of World War II - Unconditional Surrender and the Katyn Lie. This segment...
S8 Ep585: Author: John Bachelor and Sean McMeakin. Title: Stalin's War: A New History of World War II - The Hopkins Mission. In this discussion, Professor Sean McMeakin explores how Stalin leveraged the Lend-Lease program to rebuild the Russian Empire. The focus is
16 Mar 2026
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Author: John Bachelor and Sean McMeakin. Title: Stalin's War: A New History of World War II - The Hopkins Mission. In this discussion, Professor Sean...
S8 Ep584: 4. David K. Randall, *The Monster's Bones: The Discovery of T-Rex and How It Shook Our World*. Between 1904 and 1910, Barnum Brown focused on recovering the missing pieces of the T-Rex skeleton in Hell Creek. He was initially supported by his wife, Mari
16 Mar 2026
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4. David K. Randall, *The Monster's Bones: The Discovery of T-Rex and How It Shook Our World*. Between 1904 and 1910, Barnum Brown focused on recoveri...
S8 Ep584: 3. David K. Randall, *The Monster's Bones: The Discovery of T-Rex and How It Shook Our World*. This source describes the intense "bones race" between major museums and their wealthy financiers, such as J.P. Morgan and Andrew Carnegie. These titans of indu
16 Mar 2026
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3. David K. Randall, *The Monster's Bones: The Discovery of T-Rex and How It Shook Our World*. This source describes the intense "bones race" between...
S8 Ep584: 2. David K. Randall, *The Monster's Bones: The Discovery of T-Rex and How It Shook Our World*. In 1902, Barnum Brown tracked a lead from a photograph of a triceratops skull to Jordan, Montana. Though the specific skull was disappointing, Brown recognized
16 Mar 2026
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2. David K. Randall, *The Monster's Bones: The Discovery of T-Rex and How It Shook Our World*. In 1902, Barnum Brown tracked a lead from a photograph...
S8 Ep584: 1. David K. Randall, *The Monster's Bones: The Discovery of T. Rex and How It Shook Our World*. Barnum Brown, born in 1873, was named after showman P.T. Barnum after his brother visited a traveling fair. A formative 2,000-mile trip with his father introdu
16 Mar 2026
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1. David K. Randall, *The Monster's Bones: The Discovery of T. Rex and How It Shook Our World*. Barnum Brown, born in 1873, was named after showman P...
S8 Ep583: 4. Guest Author: Barbara Weisberg. Barbara Weisberg explores the legal and social aftermath of the Strong divorce, highlighting how it shocked Gilded Age society. The segment explains the restrictive divorce laws of the time, where a party found guilty
15 Mar 2026
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4. Guest Author: Barbara Weisberg. Barbara Weisberg explores the legal and social aftermath of the Strong divorce, highlighting how it shocked Gilde...
S8 Ep583: hor: Barbara Weisberg. Following their daughter's death, Mary confessed her affair with Edward to Peter, sparking a bitter legal battle for divorce and custody. Peter asserted his patriarchal rights over their children, while Mary’s family supported her d
15 Mar 2026
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3Guest Author: Barbara Weisberg. Following their daughter's death, Mary confessed her affair with Edward to Peter, sparking a bitter legal battle for...
S8 Ep583: 1. Guest Author: Barbara Weisberg. In Strong Passions, Weisberg details the 1853 marriage of Mary Stevens and Peter Strong, two prominent members of New York’s elite. Mary came from a cosmopolitan, wealthy banking family, while Peter was the heir to a ru
15 Mar 2026
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1. Guest Author: Barbara Weisberg. In Strong Passions, Weisberg details the 1853 marriage of Mary Stevens and Peter Strong, two prominent members of...
S8 Ep583: 1. Guest Author: Barbara Weisberg. This segment introduces Strong Passions, the story of a scandalous 1850s New York divorce between Mary Stevens and Peter Strong. Coming from elite families, Mary and Peter had a "storybook marriage" in 1853, but their ho
15 Mar 2026
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1. Guest Author: Barbara Weisberg. This segment introduces Strong Passions, the story of a scandalous 1850s New York divorce between Mary Stevens and...
S8 Ep582: 8. In this final segment, Cline summarizes the rankings of ancient societies based on resilience definitions from the IPCC. He distinguishes between those that "transformed" (the antifragile Phoenicians and Cypriots), those that "adapted" or "coped" (Eg
15 Mar 2026
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8. In this final segment, Cline summarizes the rankings of ancient societies based on resilience definitions from the IPCC. He distinguishes between t...
S8 Ep582: 7. Cline addresses the vulnerability of the Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations, which served as models for "what not to do" during a crisis. Despite their outward appearance of strength, these societies were fragile systems that collapsed completely after
15 Mar 2026
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7. Cline addresses the vulnerability of the Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations, which served as models for "what not to do" during a crisis. Despite t...
S8 Ep582: 6. Cline explores the decline of the Minoans on Crete and the Mycenaeans on mainland Greece. Both civilizations are categorized as failures that were internally fragile despite impressive architectural achievements like the Lion Gate. Overextension throug
15 Mar 2026
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6. Cline explores the decline of the Minoans on Crete and the Mycenaeanson mainland Greece. Both civilizations are categorized as failures that were i...
S8 Ep582: 5. The conversation details the collapse of the Hittite Empire in central Anatolia. Despite once being equal to Egypt, the Hittites suffered from poor leadership and internal rot, exacerbated by plagues and famine. Their capital, Hattusa, was eventually b
15 Mar 2026
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5. The conversation details the collapse of the Hittite Empire in central Anatolia. Despite once being equal to Egypt, the Hittites suffered from poor...
S8 Ep582: 4. This file focuses on the "antifragile" societies that thrived amid chaos: the Phoenicians and Cypriots. The Phoenicians transformed into a maritime powerhouse, establishing colonies like Carthage and spreading the standardized alphabet. Meanwhile, the
15 Mar 2026
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4. This file focuses on the "antifragile" societies that thrived amid chaos: the Phoenicians and Cypriots. The Phoenicians transformed into a maritime...
S8 Ep582: 3. Cline examines the varying fates of Egypt and emerging Levantine groups after the collapse. Egypt is described as "merely coping," struggling with internal anarchy and a delayed reaction to regional droughts while retreating from its previous internati
15 Mar 2026
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3. Cline examines the varying fates of Egypt and emerging Levantine groups after the collapse. Egypt is described as "merely coping," struggling with ...
S8 Ep582: 2. This interview shifts to the aftermath of the Bronze Age collapse, focusing on the resilience of the Assyrians. Cline attributes their survival to strong leadership and redundant systems, such as their enduring military and government structures. While
15 Mar 2026
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2. This interview shifts to the aftermath of the Bronze Age collapse, focusing on the resilience of the Assyrians. Cline attributes their survival to ...
S8 Ep582: 1. Eric Cline discusses the Late Bronze Age through the lens of the Uluburun shipwreck, which represents the era's globalized trade network. The ship's cargo, including copper from Cyprus and tin from Afghanistan, highlights the interconnectedness of civi
15 Mar 2026
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1. Eric Cline discusses the Late Bronze Age through the lens of the Uluburun shipwreck, which represents the era's globalized trade network. The ship'...
S8 Ep581: 8. Perpetua and the Shift to Christian Martyrdom (15) In the final segment, Southon discusses Perpetua, a well-born young woman in Carthage who was executed for being a Christian. Roman policy viewed the refusal to worship state gods as treason. Perpetu
15 Mar 2026
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8. Perpetua and the Shift to Christian Martyrdom (15)In the final segment, Southon discusses Perpetua, a well-born young woman in Carthage who was exe...
S8 Ep581: 7. Daily Life and Business on the Frontier (13) Moving away from royalty, Southon highlights Julia Felix, a Pompeian property owner who ran a vast entertainment complex featuring "bougie" baths and restaurants. Archaeology shows she offered the middle cla
15 Mar 2026
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7. Daily Life and Business on the Frontier (13)Moving away from royalty, Southon highlights Julia Felix, a Pompeian property owner who ran a vast ente...
S8 Ep581: 6. Queens of Britain: Cooperation and Resistance (11) Southon compares two female leaders in Roman Britain: Cartimandua and Boudica. Cartimandua, Queen of the Brigantes, chose to collaborate with Rome, maintaining power for decades by bringing Roman luxur
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6. Queens of Britain: Cooperation and Resistance (11)Southon compares two female leaders in Roman Britain: Cartimandua and Boudica. Cartimandua, Queen...
S8 Ep581: 5. Julia: The Tool and Rebel of Augustus (9) Augustus used his only daughter, Julia, as a political tool to secure his heirs. He forced her into multiple marriages with potential successors like Agrippa and Tiberius. While she was initially obedient and p
15 Mar 2026
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5. Julia: The Tool and Rebel of Augustus (9)Augustus used his only daughter, Julia, as a political tool to secure his heirs. He forced her into multip...
S8 Ep581: . Cicero’s Rhetorical Attack on Clodia (7) In the late Republic, the orator Cicero engaged in a bitter feud with the wealthy and influential Clodia. During the trial of Caelius, Cicero launched a devastating character assassination, branding Clodia the "P
15 Mar 2026
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. Cicero’s Rhetorical Attack on Clodia (7)In the late Republic, the orator Ciceroengaged in a bitter feud with the wealthy and influential Clodia. D...
S8 Ep581: 3. Wicked Queens and the Sacrifice of Vestals (5) Southon discusses Tullia, the "wicked" opposite of Lucretia, who murdered her family to seize power and defiled her father’s body. Her ambition served as a warning that monarchy breeds tyranny. The focus t
15 Mar 2026
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3. Wicked Queens and the Sacrifice of Vestals (5)Southon discusses Tullia, the "wicked" opposite of Lucretia, who murdered her family to seize power a...
S8 Ep581: 2. Lucretia and the Birth of the Republic (3) Southon explains that while most women can be removed from Roman history without much change, Lucretia is essential to the story of the Republic. During a "best wife" competition, Lucretia was found weaving wo
15 Mar 2026
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2. Lucretia and the Birth of the Republic (3)Southon explains that while most women can be removed from Roman history without much change, Lucretia is...
S8 Ep581: 1. The Founding Mothers and Augustan Propaganda(1) Guest author Emma Southon notes that historians like Livy wrote during the reign of Augustus to reshape early Roman history to justify the return to monarchy. These writers aimed to portray Rome as the mo
15 Mar 2026
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1. The Founding Mothers and Augustan Propaganda(1)Guest author Emma Southon notes that historians like Livy wrote during the reign of Augustus to resh...
S8 Ep580: STREAMING "THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW" WITH JEFF BLISS 3-13-26
14 Mar 2026
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STREAMING "THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW" WITH JEFF BLISS 3-13-261959 THE SANDS.This transcript of the John Batchelor Show features a convers...
S8 Ep579: SHOW SCHEDULE 3-13-2026 1574 ARABIA
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SHOW SCHEDULE 3-13-20261574 ARABIA13. Guest: Henry Sokolski Summary: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is criticized for reducing security at nu...
S8 Ep578: 16. **Guest:** Peter van Dokkum **Summary:** Astronomers detected a runaway black hole via a shock front and a wake of 100 million newborn stars. This stellar trail traces the black hole's path as it travels through intergalactic gas..
14 Mar 2026
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16. **Guest:** Peter van Dokkum**Summary:** Astronomers detected a runaway black hole via a shock front and a wake of 100 million newborn stars. This ...
S8 Ep578: 5. **Guest:** Peter van Dokkum **Summary:** Professor van Dokkum defines runaway black holes as supermassive objects kicked out of galaxies after collisions. These objects move at 1,000 kilometers per second, escaping their host galaxies to roam through i
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15. **Guest:** Peter van Dokkum**Summary:** Professor van Dokkum defines runaway black holes as supermassive objects kicked out of galaxies after coll...
S8 Ep578: 14. **Guest:** Henry Sokolski **Summary:** The FBI warned California about Iranian drone threats against infrastructure. Sokolski notes that U.S. nuclear plants are vulnerable and currently lack the clear legal authority to effectively handle unauthorized
14 Mar 2026
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14. **Guest:** Henry Sokolski**Summary:** The FBI warned California about Iranian drone threats against infrastructure. Sokolski notes that U.S. nucle...
S8 Ep578: 13. **Guest:** Henry Sokolski **Summary:** The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is criticized for reducing security at nuclear plants despite growing threats. Sokolski points out the disconnect between the NRC’s downplaying of risks and the FBI's seriou
14 Mar 2026
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13. **Guest:** Henry Sokolski**Summary:** The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is criticized for reducing security at nuclear plants despite growing...
S8 Ep577: 12. Paul Thomas Chamberlain: Argues World War II was a clash of empires, resulting in the rise of superpowers. He notes the atomic bomb was viewed as just another weapon and discusses Britain’s declining global influence,,. (35 words) (12)
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12. Paul Thomas Chamberlain: Argues World War II was a clash of empires, resulting in the rise of superpowers. He notes the atomic bomb was viewed as ...
S8 Ep577: 11. Paul Thomas Chamberlain: Details the struggle over Poland’s sovereignty and Churchill’s "percentages agreement" to divide influence,,. He also highlights the transition to Truman and Attlee at Potsdam and Stalin’s continued regional ambitions,. (35 wo
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11. Paul Thomas Chamberlain: Details the struggle over Poland’s sovereignty and Churchill’s "percentages agreement" to divide influence,,. He also...
S8 Ep577: 10. Paul Thomas Chamberlain: Examines the Yalta Conference, where Roosevelt sought post-war cooperation with Stalin,. He analyzes the inevitable Soviet dominance in Eastern Europe and the staggering human cost borne by Soviet citizens during the war,. (35
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10. Paul Thomas Chamberlain: Examines the Yalta Conference, where Roosevelt sought post-war cooperation with Stalin,. He analyzes the inevitable Sovi...
S8 Ep577: 9. Paul Thomas Chamberlain: Discusses the racialized nature of World War II propaganda and civilizational struggle,. He explores how Allied and Axis powers utilized racial hierarchies and examines Japan's colonial ambitions and cruelty in Asia,,. (35 word
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9. Paul Thomas Chamberlain: Discusses the racialized nature of World War II propaganda and civilizational struggle,. He explores how Allied and Axis p...
S8 Ep577: 8. Bob Zimmerman: Explores astronomical discoveries such as exoplanet collisions and life potential around red dwarf stars,. He also details the unique composition of an interstellar comet and the strange "yin-yang" appearance of Saturn's moon,. (35 words
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8. Bob Zimmerman: Explores astronomical discoveries such as exoplanet collisions and life potential around red dwarf stars,. He also details the uniqu...
S8 Ep577: 7. Bob Zimmerman: Reviews recent space developments, including Firefly's successful launch, SpaceX's Starship testing, and NASA's Artemis 2 mission,,. He also discusses FCC regulatory changes and China’s potential lunar landing site selection,. (35 words)
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7. Bob Zimmerman: Reviews recent space developments, including Firefly's successful launch, SpaceX's Starship testing, and NASA's Artemis 2 mission,,...
S8 Ep577: 6. Lorenzo Fiori: Addresses Italy's stance on the Middle East conflict before highlighting Tropea, a scenic coastal destination,. He provides local culinary insights, including recipes for the region's famous red onions and wine pairings,. (35 words) (6)
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6. Lorenzo Fiori: Addresses Italy's stance on the Middle East conflict before highlighting Tropea, a scenic coastal destination,. He provides local c...
S8 Ep577: 5. Jim McTague: Describes the economic impact of rising gas prices in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania,. While the job market remains robust, high energy costs and inflation are making local consumers more selective in their spending,,. (35 words) (5)
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5. Jim McTague: Describes the economic impact of rising gas prices in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania,. While the job market remains robust, high energ...
S8 Ep577: 4. Veronique de Rugy: Explains the mass exodus of affluent individuals from high-tax states due to billionaire tax proposals,. She warns that "one-time" taxes historically become permanent, broadening their base to include the middle class,,. (35 words) (
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4. Veronique de Rugy: Explains the mass exodus of affluent individuals from high-tax states due to billionaire tax proposals,. She warns that "one-ti...
S8 Ep577: 3. Sinan Ciddi: Analyzes Turkey's deployment of F-16s to Northern Cyprus following Iranian missile fire,. He discusses Turkey testing US boundaries, its regional rivalry with Iran, and potential Turkish support for Hezbollah to undermine Israel,,. (35 wor
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3. Sinan Ciddi: Analyzes Turkey's deployment of F-16s to Northern Cyprus following Iranian missile fire,. He discusses Turkey testing US boundaries, i...
S8 Ep577: 2. Jeff Bliss: Reports on Gavin Newsom’s leading position in 2028 Democratic primary polling despite California's domestic issues,. He also notes the declining political standing of Kamala Harris among voters in her home state,. (35 words) (2)
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2. Jeff Bliss: Reports on Gavin Newsom’s leading position in 2028 Democratic primary polling despite California's domestic issues,. He also notes th...
S8 Ep577: 1. Jeff Bliss: Discusses the Las Vegas A’s stadium progress and free local attractions like the iconic welcome sign,,. He also explores political shifts in Seattle and California as wealthy residents flee high taxes,,. (35 words) (1)
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1. Jeff Bliss: Discusses the Las Vegas A’s stadium progress and free local attractions like the iconic welcome sign,,. He also explores political s...
S8 Ep576: PRVIEW FOR LATER: Sinan Ciddi of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies analyzes Turkey’s "boundary testing" during the Iran war. He explores military posturing in Cyprus and Turkey’s fear of direct involvement. (2)
13 Mar 2026
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PRVIEW FOR LATER: Sinan Ciddi of the Foundation for Defense of Democraciesanalyzes Turkey’s "boundary testing"during the Iran war. He explores mili...
S8 Ep576: PRVIEW FOR LATER: Guide Lorenzo Fiori recommends visiting Tropea, Italy, during the off-season to avoid over-tourism. He suggests a traditional meal with local onions, paired with a sweet Sicilian Marsala dessert wine. (3)
13 Mar 2026
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PRVIEW FOR LATER: Guide Lorenzo Fiorirecommends visiting Tropea, Italy, during the off-season to avoid over-tourism. He suggests a traditional meal wi...
S8 Ep576: PRVIEW FOR LATER: Colleague Jim McTague examines Pennsylvania’s job market, noting high employment for nursing and university graduates. He finds it perplexing that hours are cut in elderly care despite high demand. (4)
13 Mar 2026
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PRVIEW FOR LATER: Colleague Jim McTague examines Pennsylvania’s job market, noting high employment for nursing and university graduates. He finds i...
S8 Ep576: PRVIEW FOR LATER: Henry Sokolski from the Non-proliferation Policy Education Center evaluates threats to nuclear plants in Iran and Israel. Striking these facilities could cause radiological releases requiring massive civilian evacuations. (5)
13 Mar 2026
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PRVIEW FOR LATER: Henry Sokolski from the Non-proliferation Policy Education Center evaluates threats to nuclear plantsin Iran and Israel. Striking th...
S8 Ep576: PRVIEW FOR LATER: Colleague Bob Zimmerman explains the discovery of two exoplanets colliding near a sun-like star. Astronomers observed star variability for 200 days, concluding that debris came from a massive planetary impact. (6)
13 Mar 2026
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PRVIEW FOR LATER: Colleague Bob Zimmerman explains the discovery of two exoplanets colliding near a sun-like star. Astronomers observed star variabili...
S8 Ep576: PRVIEW FOR LATER: Historian Paul Thomas Chamberlain discusses his book *Scorched Earth*, focusing on World War II’s imperial dynamics. He emphasizes the Soviet Union's massive role, incurring 80% of European Allied casualties. (1)
13 Mar 2026
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PRVIEW FOR LATER: Historian Paul Thomas Chamberlain discusses his book *Scorched Earth*, focusing on World War II’s imperial dynamics. He emphasize...
S8 Ep575: STREAM THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 3-12-26 This transcript captures the preparatory and live segments of the *John Batchelor Show*, where the host and his guests navigate the complexities of modern technology and international trade
12 Mar 2026
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STREAM THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW3-12-261910 BRUSSELS CITY HALL HOTEL DE VILLEThis transcript captures the preparatory and live segments of...
S8 Ep574: SHOW SCHEDULE THURSDAY 3-12-2026 1917 COTSWOLDS ENGLAND
12 Mar 2026
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SHOW SCHEDULE THURSDAY 3-12-20261917 COTSWOLDS ENGLAND1. Mary Anastasia O’Grady (Wall Street Journal) discusses Iranian presence in Venezuela, focu...
S8 Ep573: 16. Richard Epstein (Civitas Institute) discusses the Middle East war’s threat to niche commodities essential for high-end microchips. He critiques recent energy policies and emphasizes the difficulty of assessing military progress due to limited public
12 Mar 2026
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16. Richard Epstein (Civitas Institute)discusses the Middle East war’s threat to niche commodities essential for high-end microchips. He critiques r...
S8 Ep573: 15. Richard Epstein (Civitas Institute) criticizes President Trump’s trade policies and tariff investigations, arguing they cause severe domestic economic dislocation. He highlights the legal uncertainty businesses face regarding tariff refunds and the po
12 Mar 2026
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15. Richard Epstein (Civitas Institute)criticizes President Trump’s trade policies and tariff investigations, arguing they cause severe domestic eco...
S8 Ep573: 14. Anatol Lieven (Quincy Institute) explores the resurgence of the "Great Game," detailing Israel's goal to dismantle the Iranian state. He argues that bombing will not break Iranian resistance and notes European reluctance to impose sanctions. (14)
12 Mar 2026
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14. Anatol Lieven (Quincy Institute)explores the resurgence of the "Great Game," detailing Israel's goal to dismantle the Iranian state. He argues th...
S8 Ep573: 13. Anatol Lieven (Quincy Institute) discusses the Iran war’s impact, noting Russia’s benefits through increased energy profits and diverted Western air defenses. He criticizes the U.S. administration for failing to predict predictable Iranian retaliation
12 Mar 2026
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13. Anatol Lieven (Quincy Institute)discusses the Iran war’s impact, noting Russia’s benefits through increased energy profits and diverted Weste...
S8 Ep572: 11. Professor Paul Thomas Chamberlain describes the Casablanca and Tehran conferences, where Allied leaders grappled with the realization that the Soviet Union would emerge as a dominant European power. He highlights Roosevelt’s anti-colonial vision, whic
12 Mar 2026
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12. Professor Paul Thomas Chamberlain details Allied contingency plans like Operation Rank, designed to rush airborne troops into Berlin to prevent t...
S8 Ep572: 11. Professor Paul Thomas Chamberlain describes the Casablanca and Tehran conferences, where Allied leaders grappled with the realization that the Soviet Union would emerge as a dominant European power. He highlights Roosevelt’s anti-colonial vision, whic
12 Mar 2026
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11. Professor Paul Thomas Chamberlain describes the Casablanca and Tehran conferences, where Allied leaders grappled with the realization that the So...
S8 Ep572: 10. Professor Paul Thomas Chamberlain identifies November 1942 as the critical turning point of World War II, marked by the simultaneous battles of Stalingrad, Guadalcanal, and North Africa. These events signaled the rise of superpowers—continent-spanning
12 Mar 2026
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10. Professor Paul Thomas Chamberlain identifies November 1942as the critical turning point of World War II, marked by the simultaneous battles of St...
S8 Ep572: 9. Professor Paul Thomas Chamberlain of Columbia University recounts the November 1941 White House meetings where U.S. leaders prepared for an imminent, yet poorly understood, Japanese attack. He explains that military planners initially focused on the Ph
12 Mar 2026
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9. Professor Paul Thomas Chamberlainof Columbia University recounts the November 1941 White House meetingswhere U.S. leaders prepared for an imminent,...
S8 Ep572: 8. Professor Evan Ellis analyzes the reversal of the "pink tide" in South America, highlighted by the election of conservative capitalist Jose Antonio Kast in Chile. He discusses the cooling relations between the U.S. and Brazil's President Lula, who is c
12 Mar 2026
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8. Professor Evan Ellis analyzes the reversal of the "pink tide" in South America, highlighted by the election of conservative capitalist Jose Antoni...
S8 Ep572: 7. Professor Evan Ellis evaluates the political maneuvers in Venezuela, where the U.S. is dealing directly with Delcy and Jorge Rodriguez to manage oil production and mining investments. He notes that while new laws have expanded the autonomy of foreign o
12 Mar 2026
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7. Professor Evan Ellis evaluates the political maneuvers in Venezuela, where the U.S. is dealing directly with Delcy and Jorge Rodriguez to manage o...
S8 Ep572: 6. Professor Evan Ellis reviews the dire economic crisis in Cuba, where the loss of Venezuelan and Russian oil has caused the near-total collapse of the power grid and tourism sector. He addresses reports of secret negotiations between the Trump administr
12 Mar 2026
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6. Professor Evan Ellis reviews the dire economic crisis in Cuba, where the loss of Venezuelan and Russian oil has caused the near-total collapse of ...
S8 Ep572: 5. Professor Evan Ellis of the US Army War College details the geopolitical struggle over Panama’s ports, where an interim contract was awarded to an American-affiliated company after a Chinese-owned operator’s lease was ruled unconstitutional. He discuss
12 Mar 2026
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5. Professor Evan Ellis of the US Army War College details the geopolitical struggle over Panama’s ports, where an interim contract was awarded to ...
S8 Ep572: 4. Colonel Jeff McCausland further analyzes the asymmetric warfare tactics employed by Iran, which include the use of maritime drones to threaten shipping in the Straits of Hormuz. He notes that modern technology, such as Starlink and precise GPS, has shi
12 Mar 2026
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4. Colonel Jeff McCausland further analyzes the asymmetric warfare tactics employed by Iran, which include the use of maritime drones to threaten shi...
S8 Ep572: 3. Retired Colonel Jeff McCausland critiques the conduct of the 2026 war with Iran, emphasizing the lack of a clear strategy or end state despite thousands of successful target strikes. He highlights a major messaging failure by the administration followi
12 Mar 2026
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3. Retired Colonel Jeff McCauslandcritiques the conduct of the 2026 war with Iran, emphasizing the lack of a clear strategy or end state despite thou...
S8 Ep572: 2. Natalie Econo from the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies (FDD) explains why Qatar has been recommended for the Special Watch List (SWL) for religious freedom violations. She notes that while the U.S. views Qatar as a major non-NATO ally and med
12 Mar 2026
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2. Natalie Econo from the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies (FDD) explains why Qatar has been recommended for the Special Watch List (SWL) for...
S8 Ep572: NUMBER FILE SEPARATE SINGLE PARAGRAPH 1-12 1. Mary Anastasia O’Grady of the *Wall Street Journal* explores the presence of Iranian assets in Venezuela, noting that Iranian technology was used to build an assembly plant for military drones in the state of
12 Mar 2026
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NUMBER FILE SEPARATE SINGLE PARAGRAPH 1-12 1. Mary Anastasia O’Grady of the *Wall Street Journal* explores the presence of Iranian assets in Venezue...
S8 Ep571: PREVIEW FOR LATER. Anatol Lieven critiques the U.S. administration's failure to predict Iranian attacks on the Strait of Hormuz. He notes that even a Hungarian school teacher recognized these predictable retaliations against international energy supplies,
12 Mar 2026
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PREVIEW FOR LATER. Anatol Lievencritiques the U.S. administration's failure to predict Iranian attacks on the Strait of Hormuz. He notes that even a ...
S8 Ep571: PREVIEW FOR LATER. Natalie Ecanow explores Qatar’s contradictory role as a U.S. ally while hosting groups like Hamas and the Taliban. She highlights evidence of secret funding to Hamas leadership, bypassing official channels,. GUEST AND AFFILIATION: Natal
12 Mar 2026
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PREVIEW FOR LATER. Natalie Ecanowexplores Qatar’s contradictory role as a U.S. ally while hosting groups like Hamas and the Taliban. She highlights...
S8 Ep571: PREVIEW FOR LATER. Evan Ellis warns that ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians could be a "death sentence." Returning vulnerable people to a disintegrating, violent nation lacks both economic opportunity and basic security,. GUEST AND AFFILIATION
12 Mar 2026
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PREVIEW FOR LATER. Evan Ellis warns that ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians could be a "death sentence." Returning vulnerable people to a ...
S8 Ep571: PREVIEW FOR LATER. Richard Epstein explains legal mechanisms for refunding illegal tariff money following a Supreme Court ruling. He argues for using preliminary injunctions to challenge the administration's disruptive and quixotic trade policies. GUEST A
12 Mar 2026
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PREVIEW FOR LATER. Richard Epsteinexplains legal mechanisms for refunding illegal tariff money following a Supreme Court ruling. He argues for using p...
S8 Ep571: PREVIEW FOR LATER. Colonel Jeff McCausland argues that transactional U.S. policies fail to account for the cultural power of martyrdom. He explains how the willingness to resist beyond death defies material incentives. GUEST AND AFFILIATION: Colonel Jeff
12 Mar 2026
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PREVIEW FOR LATER. Colonel Jeff McCausland argues that transactional U.S. policies fail to account for the cultural power of martyrdom. He explains ho...
S8 Ep571: PREVIEW FOR LATER. Mary Anastasia O'Grady examines the lack of a democratic timeline in Venezuela's transition plan. While the administration attempts economic stabilization, hardliners remain in power, making the path to elections unclear,. GUEST AND AF
12 Mar 2026
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PREVIEW FOR LATER. Mary Anastasia O'Grady examines the lack of a democratic timeline in Venezuela's transition plan. While the administration attempts...