The John Batchelor Show

S8 Ep596: 5. Guest Mary Kissel discusses potential government transitions in Cuba following severe U.S. economic pressure and power grid failures. She notes a broader rightward political shift in South America, including Argentina and ready Venezuelan opposition. (

18 Mar 2026

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5. Guest Mary Kissel discusses potential government transitions in Cuba following severe U.S. economic pressure and power grid failures. She notes a b...

S8 Ep596: 4. Guest David Shed recommends that President Trump confront Xi Jinping over economic espionage and cyberattacks during their summit. He emphasizes strengthening ties with India and the Quad to counter China’s slowing global economic influence. (4)

18 Mar 2026

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4. Guest David Shed recommends that President Trump confront Xi Jinpingover economic espionage and cyberattacks during their summit. He emphasizes st...

S8 Ep596: 3. Guest David Shed details China’s global campaign of economic espionage and secret-stealing. Using Brazilian food delivery as a case study, he explains how the PRC leverages data and predatory acquisitions to dominate international markets. (3)

18 Mar 2026

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3. Guest David Shed details China’s global campaign of economic espionage and secret-stealing. Using Brazilian food delivery as a case study, he exp...

S8 Ep596: 2. Guest Elizabeth Peak highlights strong public support for Trump’s Iranian strikes despite Democratic opposition. She criticizes the DHS shutdown for causing travel chaos and notes that midterm elections will focus on affordability and conflict. (2)

18 Mar 2026

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2. Guest Elizabeth Peak highlights strong public support for Trump’s Iranian strikes despite Democratic opposition. She criticizes the DHS shutdown ...

S8 Ep596: 1. Guest Elizabeth Peak analyzes how $105 oil impacts global inflation and the resilient U.S. economy. Despite war, AI investment persists. John Bachelor concludes by describing a "creepy," personalized interaction with AI assistant Claude. (1)

17 Mar 2026

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1. Guest Elizabeth Peak analyzes how $105 oil impacts global inflation and the resilient U.S. economy. Despite war, AIinvestment persists. John Bache...

S8 Ep595: PREVIEW FOR LATER TONIGHT: Joseph Sternberg. Joseph Sternberg outlines the growing sense of haplessness surrounding UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Faced with a stagnant economy, political scandals, and confused foreign policy, Starmer struggles to appear

17 Mar 2026

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PREVIEW FOR LATER TONIGHT: Joseph Sternberg. Joseph Sternberg outlines the growing sense of haplessness surrounding UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Fa...

S8 Ep595: PREVIEW FOR LATER TONIGHT: Liz Peek. Liz Peek analyzes the "Magnificent Seven" tech stocks and the impact of rising energy costs on the AI sector. Despite market corrections and global turmoil, she finds that AI demand remains a powerful trend. (5)

17 Mar 2026

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PREVIEW FOR LATER TONIGHT: Liz Peek. Liz Peek analyzes the "Magnificent Seven" tech stocks and the impact of rising energy costs on the AI sector. Des...

S8 Ep595: PREVIEW FOR LATER TONIGHT: Grant Newsham. Grant Newsham urges Japan to take a meaningful military risk by helping the U.S. secure the Strait of Hormuz. He argues that "sticking their necks out" is vital for the alliance's future success overall. (4)

17 Mar 2026

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PREVIEW FOR LATER TONIGHT: Grant Newsham. Grant Newsham urges Japanto take a meaningful military risk by helping the U.S. secure the Strait of Hormuz...

S8 Ep595: PREVIEW FOR LATER TONIGHT: Mary Kissel. Mary Kissel comments on the agonizingly slow transformation of Venezuela from a narco-terrorist dictatorship into a democracy. She explores potential reasons behind the stagnant pace of political change within this

17 Mar 2026

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PREVIEW FOR LATER TONIGHT: Mary Kissel. Mary Kissel comments on the agonizingly slow transformation of Venezuela from a narco-terrorist dictatorship i...

S8 Ep595: PREVIEW FOR LATER TONIGHT: Charles Burton. Charles Burton explores Canada’s vast rare earth resources and the extraction challenges. He examines whether Canada will allow U.S. investment to end the dangerous practice of sending these minerals to China for

17 Mar 2026

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PREVIEW FOR LATER TONIGHT: Charles Burton. Charles Burton explores Canada’s vast rare earth resources and the extraction challenges. He examines whe...

S8 Ep595: PREVIEW FOR LATER TONIGHT: Conrad Black. Conrad Black discusses Ontario’s massive chromium deposits, which could supply the world for a century. Developing these reserves with the U.S. would secure stainless steel production and reduce reliance on China a

17 Mar 2026

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PREVIEW FOR LATER TONIGHT: Conrad Black. Conrad Black discusses Ontario’s massive chromium deposits, which could supply the world for a century. Dev...

S8 Ep594: STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 33-16-2026 1930 ISFAHAN PERSIA

17 Mar 2026

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STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 33-16-20261945 SHAH PAHLEVI AND ELEANOR ROOSEVELTIn this transcript from The John Bachelor Show, host...

S8 Ep593: SHOW SCHEDULE 3-16-26 1902 ROME

17 Mar 2026

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SHOW SCHEDULE 3-16-261902 ROME1. Bill Roggio and Hussein Haqqani (SEG 1): Haqqani discusses global resistance to President Trump’s Strait of Hormuz...

S8 Ep592: 16. Greg Scarlatoiu (SEG 16): Scarlatoiu analyzes the public appearance of Kim Jong-un’s daughter, Kim Ju-ae, and speculation regarding her being groomed for succession. He discusses the ruthless political environment within the Kim family dynasty. (17)

17 Mar 2026

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16. Greg Scarlatoiu (SEG 16):Scarlatoiu analyzes the public appearance of Kim Jong-un’s daughter, Kim Ju-ae, and speculation regarding her being gro...

S8 Ep592: 15. Rick Fischer (SEG 15): Fischer provides evidence of direct Chinese assistance to Iran’s drone and missile programs, including guidance systems and satellite surveillance. He notes that these attacks would be impossible without Beijing's support. (16)

17 Mar 2026

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15. Rick Fischer (SEG 15): Fischer provides evidence of direct Chineseassistance to Iran’s drone and missile programs, including guidance systems an...

S8 Ep592: 14. Greg Scarlatoiu (SEG 14): Scarlatoiu explains Romania's decision to host U.S. military equipment despite threats from Tehran. He emphasizes that Romania views the Iran and Ukraine conflicts as existential threats to its own national security. (15)

17 Mar 2026

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14. Greg Scarlatoiu (SEG 14):Scarlatoiu explains Romania's decision to host U.S. military equipment despite threats from Tehran. He emphasizes that Ro...

S8 Ep592: 13. Ahmed Sharawi (SEG 13): Sharawi tracks Iranian drone and missile strikes against the UAE and Saudi Arabia intended to pressure Washington. He notes Iran's strategy of attacking NATO sites in Turkey to create regional chaos. (14)

17 Mar 2026

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13. Ahmed Sharawi (SEG 13): Sharawi tracks Iranian drone and missile strikes against the UAE and Saudi Arabiaintended to pressure Washington. He note...

S8 Ep592: 12. Ernesto Araújo (SEG 12): Araújo reports on the deteriorating health of imprisoned former President Jair Bolsonaro and political suppression in Brazil. He highlights a diplomatic rift caused by visa denials for a U.S. special envoy. (13)

17 Mar 2026

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12. Ernesto Araújo (SEG 12): Araújo reports on the deteriorating health of imprisoned former President Jair Bolsonaro and political suppression in B...

S8 Ep592: 11. Ernesto Araújo (SEG 11): Araújo discusses the Iran war's economic ripple effects in Latin America, including rising gas prices. He reports on potential democratic transitions in Cuba and Venezuela as Russian and Chinese regional influence diminishes.

17 Mar 2026

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11. Ernesto Araújo (SEG 11): Araújo discusses the Iran war's economic ripple effects in Latin America, including rising gas prices. He reports on po...

S8 Ep592: 10. Joe Truzman (SEG 10): Truzman describes the "Islamic Resistance in Iraq" as a front for Iran-backed militias launching information warfare. He discusses Houthi readiness to join the conflict and Iranian proxies attacking Jewish institutions across Eur

17 Mar 2026

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10. Joe Truzman (SEG 10): Truzman describes the "Islamic Resistance in Iraq" as a front for Iran-backed militias launching information warfare. He di...

S8 Ep592: 9. John Hardie (SEG 9): Hardy details how the Iran war benefits Russiathrough increased oil revenue and the depletion of Western munitions needed by Kyiv. He reports that the U.S.-led peace process in Ukraine is fizzling. (10)

17 Mar 2026

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9. John Hardie (SEG 9): Hardy details how the Iran war benefits Russiathrough increased oil revenue and the depletion of Western munitions needed by K...

S8 Ep592: 8. Edmund Fitton-Brown (SEG 8): Fitton-Brown discusses the global economy being held hostage by Iran and potential strategies like seizing Kharg Island. He analyzes Houthi restraint and the potential for a dangerous "fourth front" in Yemen. (9)

17 Mar 2026

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8. Edmund Fitton-Brown (SEG 8):Fitton-Brown discusses the global economy being held hostage by Iran and potential strategies like seizing Kharg Island...

S8 Ep592: 7. Edmund Fitton-Brown (SEG 7): Fitton-Brown explains the international "digging in of heels" against Trump's Hormuz mission, with allies fearing Iranian retaliation. He notes that the U.S. failed to foresee Iran’s predictable move to shut the waterway. (

17 Mar 2026

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7. Edmund Fitton-Brown (SEG 7):Fitton-Brown explains the international "digging in of heels" against Trump's Hormuz mission, with allies fearing Irani...

S8 Ep592: 6. Malcolm Hoenlein (SEG 6): Hoenlein reports on IDF operations in Lebanon, noting Hezbollah defections and command-and-control breakdowns. He critiques European nations for "waffling" and refusing to provide escort vessels for tankers in the Strait of Ho

17 Mar 2026

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6. Malcolm Hoenlein (SEG 6):Hoenlein reports on IDF operations in Lebanon, noting Hezbollah defections and command-and-control breakdowns. He critiqu...

S8 Ep592: 5. Malcolm Hoenlein (SEG 5): Hoenlein details the chaos surrounding Iranian succession, including reports that Mojtaba Khamenei is wounded. He describes regional economic devastation from the Strait of Hormuz closure and the use of destructive cluster mun

17 Mar 2026

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5. Malcolm Hoenlein (SEG 5):Hoenlein details the chaos surrounding Iranian succession, including reports that Mojtaba Khamenei is wounded. He describe...

S8 Ep592: 4. David Daoud (SEG 4): Daoud reports on Hezbollah's continued use of drone swarms and short-range rockets to harass Israel. He notes that while their command structure is degraded, IRGC officers are filling leadership gaps in Beirut. (5)

17 Mar 2026

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4. David Daoud (SEG 4): Daoud reports on Hezbollah's continued use of drone swarms and short-range rockets to harass Israel. He notes that while their...

S8 Ep592: 3. David Daoud (SEG 3): Daoud analyzes the IDF’s difficulty in permanently eliminating Hezbollah and its shift toward creating a security buffer zone. He argues that regime change in Iran would weaken but not destroy the group. (4)

17 Mar 2026

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3. David Daoud (SEG 3): Daoud analyzes the IDF’s difficulty in permanently eliminating Hezbollah and its shift toward creating a security buffer zo...

S8 Ep592: 2. Hussein Haqqani and Bill Roggio (SEG 2): Haqqani notes European and Arab reluctance to join the U.S. coalition due to past diplomatic friction. Roggio discusses the lack of a viable Iranian resistance and the failure of air-only military strategies. (3

17 Mar 2026

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2. Hussein Haqqani and Bill Roggio(SEG 2): Haqqani notes European and Arab reluctance to join the U.S. coalition due to past diplomatic friction. Rogg...

S8 Ep592: 1. Bill Roggio and Hussein Haqqani (SEG 1): Haqqani discusses global resistance to President Trump’s Strait of Hormuz mission and the economic impact of Iran's strategy. Roggio analyzes the administration's goal of regime change and notes they underestima

17 Mar 2026

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1. Bill Roggio and Hussein Haqqani (SEG 1): Haqqani discusses global resistance to President Trump’s Strait of Hormuz mission and the economic impa...

S8 Ep591: File: P-FISHER-3-16-WEAPONS-3-16.mp3 Guest: Rick Fisher PREVIEW FOR LATER: Guest Rick Fisher explains that a prolonged conflict increases the risk of China transferring advanced weaponry, such as hypersonic missiles and J10C fighters, to Iran, significant

16 Mar 2026

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File: P-FISHER-3-16-WEAPONS-3-16.mp3 Guest: Rick Fisher PREVIEW FOR LATER: Guest Rick Fisher explains that a prolonged conflict increases the risk of...

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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..

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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

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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

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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...