The John Batchelor Show
Episodes
S8 Ep804: Grant Newsham explores the CCP's obsession with Japan, noting how the party avoids wartime history. He observes that while officials promote disdain, many Chinese citizens actually admire and visit Japan frequently.
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Grant Newsham explores the CCP's obsession with Japan, noting how the party avoids wartime history. He observes that while officials promote disdain,...
S8 Ep804: Mark Simon reports on Jimmy Lai's persecution and solitary confinement in Hong Kong. He argues Xi Jinping's hardline stance reflects internal insecurity, using Lai as a deterrent while his public awareness grows.
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Simon reports on Jimmy Lai's persecution and solitary confinement in Hong Kong. He argues Xi Jinping'shardline stance reflects internal insecuri...
S8 Ep804: Steve Yates examines China's crumbling economy, describing the CCP's system as a fragile house of cards. He highlights how US pressure is exposing the party's long-term dependence on rule-breaking and opportunism.
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Yates examines China's crumbling economy, describing the CCP's system as a fragile house of cards. He highlights how US pressure is exposing the...
S8 Ep804: Bob Zimmerman details an interstellar comet with unusually high deuterium levels passing through our solar system. This discovery suggests that solar systems across the galaxy formed under diverse physical and chemical conditions.
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Zimmerman details an interstellar comet with unusually high deuterium levels passing through our solar system. This discovery suggests that solar...
S8 Ep803: SCHEDULE OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 4-28-26. 1900 BOSPHORUS
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
SCHEDULE OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 4-28-26.1900 BOSPHORUS1. HEADLINE: Kevin Warsh's Nomination to the Federal Reserve GUEST: Elizabeth Peek SUMMARY...
S8 Ep802: STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING THADDEUS MCCOTTER, 4-28-2026. (ABRIDGED BY TECH ERRORS.) 1930 BOSPHORUS
29 Apr 2026
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STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING THADDEUS MCCOTTER, 4-28-2026.(ABRIDGED BY TECH ERRORS.)1930 BOSPHORUSThe current administr...
S8 Ep801: 16. HEADLINE: The Blueprint for Al-Qaeda's Transnational Expansion GUEST: Caleb Weiss and Bill Roggio SUMMARY: This offensive serves as a blueprint for al-Qaeda to target other Sahalian states like Burkina Faso and Niger. Alarmingly, Ukrainian-supplied dr
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
16. HEADLINE: The Blueprint for Al-Qaeda's Transnational Expansion GUEST: Caleb Weiss and Bill RoggioSUMMARY: This offensive serves as a bluep...
S8 Ep801: 15. HEADLINE: Al-Qaeda's Massive Military Offensive in Mali GUEST: Caleb Weiss and Bill Roggio SUMMARY: Caleb Weiss and Bill Roggio report on an unprecedented offensive by JNIM, al-Qaeda's West African branch, which has blockaded Mali's capital and seized
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
15. HEADLINE: Al-Qaeda's Massive Military Offensive in Mali GUEST: Caleb Weiss and Bill RoggioSUMMARY: Caleb Weiss and Bill Roggio report on an unprec...
S8 Ep801: 14. HEADLINE: Ideological Barriers in Pakistan's Foreign Policy GUEST: Sadanand Dhume SUMMARY: Sadanand Dhume explores Pakistan's deep-rooted hostility toward Israel, which persists despite regional shifts toward normalization. While India views Pakistan'
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
14. HEADLINE: Ideological Barriers in Pakistan's Foreign Policy GUEST: Sadanand Dhume SUMMARY:Sadanand Dhume explores Pakistan's deep-rooted hostilit...
S8 Ep801: 13. HEADLINE: Pakistan's Emerging Role as a Neutral Diplomatic Site GUEST: Sadanand Dhume SUMMARY: Sadanand Dhume discusses Pakistan's surprising role as a mediator between the U.S. and Iran, facilitated by its unique geography and ties to China. Field Ma
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
13. HEADLINE: Pakistan's Emerging Role as a Neutral Diplomatic Site GUEST: Sadanand Dhume SUMMARY:Sadanand Dhume discusses Pakistan's surprising role ...
S8 Ep801: 12. HEADLINE: Managing Risks in Global Maritime Chokepoints GUEST: Ziyi (Emily) Wang SUMMARY:Emily Wang analyzes the current threats in the Straits of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, noting that risk perception and insurance markets are as vital as physical sec
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
12. HEADLINE: Managing Risks in Global Maritime Chokepoints GUEST: Ziyi (Emily) Wang SUMMARY:Emily Wang analyzes the current threats in the Straits o...
S8 Ep801: 11. HEADLINE: Historical Precedents for Modern Maritime Chokepoints GUEST: Ziyi (Emily) WangSUMMARY: Emily Wang explains how the 1936 Montreux Convention established Turkey as a durable gatekeeper for the Turkish Straits, offering lessons for modern confl
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
11. HEADLINE: Historical Precedents for Modern Maritime Chokepoints GUEST: Ziyi (Emily) WangSUMMARY: Emily Wang explains how the 1936 Montreux Conven...
S8 Ep801: 10. HEADLINE: Kevin Warsh's Vision for a Smaller Federal Reserve GUEST: Joseph Sternberg SUMMARY: Joseph Sternberg describes Kevin Warsh as a policymaker who believes the Fed should "stick to its knitting" by focusing strictly on price stability. Warsh in
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
10. HEADLINE: Kevin Warsh's Vision for a Smaller Federal Reserve GUEST: Joseph Sternberg SUMMARY:Joseph Sternberg describes Kevin Warsh as a policymak...
S8 Ep801: 9. HEADLINE: Keir Starmer's Leadership Amidst the Mandelson Scandal GUEST: Joseph Sternberg SUMMARY: Joseph Sternberg examines UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's instability following the Mandelson affair, a bureaucratic scandal involving improper diplomati
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
9. HEADLINE: Keir Starmer's Leadership Amidst the Mandelson Scandal GUEST: Joseph SternbergSUMMARY: Joseph Sternberg examines UK Prime Minister Keir ...
S8 Ep801: 8. HEADLINE: The Decline of Viktor Orbán and Hungary's Pivot GUEST: Judy Dempsey SUMMARY: Hungary's business elite are moving away from Viktor Orbán as Peter Magyar gains popularity by campaigning against systemic corruption. Magyar focuses on delivering
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
8. HEADLINE: The Decline of Viktor Orbán and Hungary's Pivot GUEST: Judy Dempsey SUMMARY:Hungary's business elite are moving away from Viktor Orbán ...
S8 Ep801: 7. HEADLINE: German Economic Stagnation and Strategic Critiques GUEST: Judy Dempsey SUMMARY: Friedrich Merz describes Germany as "humiliated" by Iran due to a lack of clear U.S. strategy. Germany faces its fourth year of stagnant growth and a severe demog
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
7. HEADLINE: German Economic Stagnation and Strategic Critiques GUEST: Judy Dempsey SUMMARY:Friedrich Merz describes Germany as "humiliated" by Iran ...
S8 Ep801: 6. HEADLINE: Navigating the Rodriguez Transition in Venezuela GUEST: Mary Kissel SUMMARY: Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela's provisional president, is traveling to project stability and attract energy investment. While she aims to present herself as a cooperati
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
6. HEADLINE: Navigating the Rodriguez Transition in Venezuela GUEST: Mary Kissel SUMMARY: Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela's provisional president, is trav...
S8 Ep801: 5. HEADLINE: The Global Impact of the Iranian Energy Conflict GUEST: Mary Kissel SUMMARY: Mary Kissel highlights a fertilizer crisis caused by the war in Iran, which threatens global food security, particularly in Africa. She views the UAE's OPEC exit as
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
5. HEADLINE: The Global Impact of the Iranian Energy Conflict GUEST: Mary Kissel SUMMARY: Mary Kisselhighlights a fertilizer crisis caused by the war...
S8 Ep801: 4. HEADLINE: International Scandals and Israel-Ukraine Tensions GUEST: Jonathan Schanzer SUMMARY: Reports suggest Qatar influenced ICC prosecutor Karim Khan to target Israeli leaders while helping suppress misconduct allegations against him. Simultaneousl
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
4. HEADLINE: International Scandals and Israel-Ukraine Tensions GUEST: Jonathan Schanzer SUMMARY:Reports suggest Qatar influenced ICC prosecutor Kari...
S8 Ep801: 3. HEADLINE: The UAE's Strategic Exit from the OPEC Cartel GUEST: Jonathan Schanzer SUMMARY: Jonathan Schanzer explains that the UAE is leaving OPEC to increase oil production, signaling a major rift with Saudi Arabia. This move aims to aid global prices
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
3. HEADLINE: The UAE's Strategic Exit from the OPEC Cartel GUEST: Jonathan Schanzer SUMMARY:Jonathan Schanzer explains that the UAE is leaving OPEC t...
S8 Ep801: 2. HEADLINE: Keir Starmer's Leadership Amidst the Mandelson Scandal GUEST: Joseph Sternberg SUMMARY: Joseph Sternberg examines UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's instability following the Mandelson affair, a bureaucratic scandal involving improper diplomati
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
2. HEADLINE: Keir Starmer's Leadership Amidst the Mandelson Scandal GUEST: Joseph SternbergSUMMARY: Joseph Sternberg examines UK Prime Minister Keir ...
S8 Ep801: 1. HEADLINE: Kevin Warsh's Nomination to the Federal Reserve GUEST: Elizabeth Peek SUMMARY: Elizabeth Peek discusses Kevin Warsh's nomination as Federal Reserve Chair, characterizing him as an inflation hawk who intends to revamp the Fed's communication a
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1. HEADLINE: Kevin Warsh's Nomination to the Federal Reserve GUEST: Elizabeth Peek SUMMARY: Elizabeth Peek discusses Kevin Warsh's nomination as Fede...
S8 Ep797: 1. HEADLINE: Kevin Warsh's Nomination to the Federal Reserve GUEST: Elizabeth Peek SUMMARY: Elizabeth Peek discusses Kevin Warsh's nomination as Federal Reserve Chair, characterizing him as an inflation hawk who intends to revamp the Fed's communication a
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1. HEADLINE: Kevin Warsh's Nomination to the Federal Reserve GUEST: Elizabeth Peek SUMMARY: Elizabeth Peek discusses Kevin Warsh's nomination as ...
S8 Ep800: Preview for Later: HEADLINE: Pakistan's Diplomatic Balancing Act with Iran GUEST: Sadanand Dhume SUMMARY: Dhume explores Pakistan's role mediating between the US and Iran while managing its own restive Shia minority. Despite past friction, Pakistan mainta
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Preview for Later: HEADLINE: Pakistan's Diplomatic Balancing Act with Iran GUEST: Sadanand DhumeSUMMARY: Dhume explores Pakistan's role mediating bet...
S8 Ep800: Preview for Later: HEADLINE: Demanding Consequences for Iranian Misbehavior GUEST: Mary Kissel SUMMARY: Kissel argues against indefinitely extending the Iran ceasefire, citing several broken terms by the regime. She advocates for clear consequences, sugge
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Preview for Later: HEADLINE: Demanding Consequences for Iranian Misbehavior GUEST: Mary KisselSUMMARY: Kissel argues against indefinitely extending t...
S8 Ep800: Preview for Later: HEADLINE: Kevin Warsh's Vision for a Narrower Federal Reserve GUEST: Liz Peek SUMMARY: Peek discusses nominee Kevin Warsh's plan to return the Fed to a narrow mandate focused on monetary stability. Warsh aims to reduce social policy inv
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Preview for Later: HEADLINE: Kevin Warsh's Vision for a Narrower Federal Reserve GUEST: Liz PeekSUMMARY: Peek discusses nominee Kevin Warsh's plan to...
S8 Ep800: Preview for Later: HEADLINE: Netanyahu's Churchillian Ambitions and Political Risks GUEST: Jonathan Schanzer SUMMARY: Schanzer examines Benjamin Netanyahu's self-image as a Winston Churchill figure. He questions if Netanyahu will face a similar fate as Ch
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Preview for Later: HEADLINE: Netanyahu's Churchillian Ambitions and Political Risks GUEST: Jonathan Schanzer SUMMARY: Schanzer examines Benjamin Neta...
S8 Ep800: Preview for Later: HEADLINE: Starmer's Survival Through Political Inertia GUEST: Joseph Sternberg SUMMARY: Sternberg explains why Prime Minister Keir Starmer remains in office despite constant rumors of his departure. Starmer survives primarily by default
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Preview for Later: HEADLINE: Starmer's Survival Through Political Inertia GUEST: Joseph SternbergSUMMARY: Sternberg explains why Prime Minister Keir ...
S8 Ep800: Preview for Later: HEADLINE: The Montreux Convention: Peace Through Mutual Dislike GUEST: Emily Wang SUMMARY: Wang details how the 1936 Montreux Convention secured the Bosphorus through a "triangle of disagreement". Global powers accepted Turkish sovereig
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Preview for Later: HEADLINE: The Montreux Convention: Peace Through Mutual Dislike GUEST: Emily WangSUMMARY: Wang details how the 1936 Montreux Conve...
S8 Ep799: SHOW SCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 4-27-26. 1993 YEMEN
28 Apr 2026
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SHOW SCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 4-27-26.1993 YEMEN1. Headline: The Iran War on Pause: Diplomacy and Asymmetric Strategy Guest: Bill Roggio S...
S8 Ep798: STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING BILL ROGGIO, HASAIN HAQQANI, GORDON CHANG, CHARLES BURTON AND CLEO PASKAL, 4-27-26. 1994 YEMEN
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING BILL ROGGIO, HASAIN HAQQANI, GORDON CHANG, CHARLES BURTON AND CLEO PASKAL, 4-27-26.1994 YE...
S8 Ep797: 16. Headline: Electoral Turmoil: Allegations of Fraud in Peru and Brazil Guests: Alejandro Pina esclusa and Ernesto Araujo Summary: Allegations of electoral fraud in Peru have surfaced after voting centers in right-wing strongholds remained closed. Anal
28 Apr 2026
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16. Headline: Electoral Turmoil: Allegations of Fraud in Peru and Brazil Guests: Alejandro Pina Esclusa and Ernesto Araujo Summary: Allegations of...
S8 Ep797: 15. Headline: Regional Disputes and Political Sabotage in Latin America Guests: Ernesto Araujo and Alejandro Pina Esclusa. Summary: Argentina is calling for renewed negotiations over the Falkland Islands, a matter that remains a sensitive national symbol
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
15. Headline: Regional Disputes and Political Sabotage in Latin America Guests: Ernesto Araujo and Alejandro Pina Esclusa. Summary: Argentina is ca...
S8 Ep797: 14. Headline: Syria's Reconstruction: The State Sponsor of Terrorism Designation Guest: Ahmad Sharawi Summary: President Al-Shara is seeking over $200 billion for reconstruction, but Syria's designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism (SST) prevents signi
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
14. Headline: Syria's Reconstruction: The State Sponsor of Terrorism Designation Guest: Ahmad SharawiSummary: President Al-Shara is seeking over $200...
S8 Ep797: 13. Headline: Russia's Drone Expansion: Recruitment Loopholes and Remote Warfare Guest: John Hardie Summary: Russia is aggressively expanding its Unmanned Systems Forces, targeting 165,000 personnel by year's end. A recruitment drive at Alabuga Polytech o
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
13. Headline: Russia's Drone Expansion: Recruitment Loopholes and Remote Warfare Guest: John HardieSummary: Russia is aggressively expanding its Unma...
S8 Ep797: 12. Headline: Coordinated Threats: The Houthis, Iran, and Global Hunger Guest: Edmund Fitton-Brown Summary: The Houthis and Iran appear to use coordinated messaging to threaten strategic waterways, spooking global oil markets. Furthermore, the ongoing blo
28 Apr 2026
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12. Headline: Coordinated Threats: The Houthis, Iran, and Global Hunger Guest: Edmund Fitton-BrownSummary: The Houthis and Iran appear to use coordin...
S8 Ep797: 11. Headline: Stalled Diplomacy and the Strategic Value of International Waterways Guest: Edmund Fitton-Brown Summary: President Trump canceled high-level meetings in Islamabad, citing fragmented Iranian leadership. Iran has offered to reopen the Straits
28 Apr 2026
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11. Headline: Stalled Diplomacy and the Strategic Value of International Waterways Guest: Edmund Fitton-Brown Summary: President Trump canceled high-...
S8 Ep797: 10. Headline: Political Pressure in Israel: Security Zones and Self-Defense Guest: David Daoud Summary: David Daoud explains that the Lebanon ceasefire allows Israel to exercise self-defense against imminent Hezbollah attacks. Within Israel, there is sign
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
10. Headline: Political Pressure in Israel: Security Zones and Self-Defense Guest: David Daoud Summary: David Daoud explains that the Lebanon ceasefi...
S8 Ep797: 9. Headline: The Fragile Ceasefire: IDF Operations and Hezbollah's Defiance Guest: David Daoud Summary: Despite a ceasefire agreement, the IDF has resumed strikes in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley following continued Hezbollah fire. Hezbollah is reportedly exploi
28 Apr 2026
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9. Headline: The Fragile Ceasefire: IDF Operations and Hezbollah's Defiance Guest: David Daoud Summary:Despite a ceasefire agreement, the IDF has res...
S8 Ep797: 8. Headline: Typhoon Recovery and Systemic Corruption in the Northern Marianas Guest: Cleo Paskal Summary: A super typhoon has devastated the Northern Mariana Islands, leaving residents without water or electricity. However, there are significant concernR
28 Apr 2026
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8. Headline: Typhoon Recovery and Systemic Corruption in the Northern Marianas Guest: Cleo Paskal Summary:A super typhoon has devastated the Northern...
S8 Ep797: 7. Headline: Canadian Diplomacy: The Tug-of-War Between the U.S. and China Guest: Charles Burton Summary: Experts discuss the potential for long-term concessions to China in exchange for short-term trade benefits during an upcoming Trump-Xi meeting. Canad
28 Apr 2026
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7. Headline: Canadian Diplomacy: The Tug-of-War Between the U.S. and China Guest: Charles Burton Summary:Experts discuss the potential for long-term ...
S8 Ep797: 6. Headline: Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen and Iraqi Militia Aggression Guest: Bridget Toomey Summary: The UN has largely been pushed out of Houthi-controlled territory due to the illegal detention of 73 local staff members. Meanwhile, in Iraq, the U.S. ha
28 Apr 2026
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6. Headline: Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen and Iraqi Militia Aggression Guest: Bridget Toomey Summary: The UN has largely been pushed out of Houthi-co...
S8 Ep797: 5. Headline: The Houthi Wildcard: Maritime Chokepoints and Strategic Leverage Guest: Bridget Toomey Summary: Bridget Toomey explains how the Houthis use the Bab el-Mandeb as a maritime chokehold to influence the international economy. Reports suggest the
28 Apr 2026
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5. Headline: The Houthi Wildcard: Maritime Chokepoints and Strategic Leverage Guest: Bridget ToomeySummary: Bridget Toomey explains how the Houthis u...
S8 Ep797: 4. Headline: Life Under Siege: Economic Pressure and Regime Stability in Iran Guest: Jonathan Sayeh Summary: Jonathan Sayeh describes the dire conditions inside Iran, where a U.S. Navy blockade is freezing the economy and threatening food security. Despit
28 Apr 2026
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4. Headline: Life Under Siege: Economic Pressure and Regime Stability in Iran Guest: Jonathan Sayeh Summary:Jonathan Sayeh describes the dire conditi...
S8 Ep797: 3. Headline: Escalating Negotiations: The Straits of Hormuz and Nuclear Files Guest: Jonathan Sayeh Summary: The discussion centers on the fragmented leadership in Tehran and whether negotiations will cover all fronts or remain separate. Iran is increasin
28 Apr 2026
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3. Headline: Escalating Negotiations: The Straits of Hormuz and Nuclear Files Guest: Jonathan Sayeh Summary:The discussion centers on the fragmented ...
S8 Ep797: 2. Headline: Saturday Night Assassination Attempt and the Danger of Misinformation Guest: Bill Roggio Summary: Batchelor and Roggio reflect on an assassination attempt by an American citizen at a Washington ballroom. They warn against the rapid spread of
28 Apr 2026
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2. Headline: Saturday Night Assassination Attempt and the Danger of Misinformation Guest: Bill RoggioSummary: Batchelor and Roggio reflect on an assa...
S8 Ep797: 1. Headline: The Iran War on Pause: Diplomacy and Asymmetric Strategy Guest: Bill Roggio Summary: John Batchelor and Bill Roggio discuss the current pause in the Iran war, characterized by President Trump's decision to halt negotiations. While Iran's conv
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1. Headline: The Iran War on Pause: Diplomacy and Asymmetric Strategy Guest: Bill Roggio Summary: John Batchelor and Bill Roggio discuss the current ...
S8 Ep796: Preview for Later: Economic Desperation and Food Security in Iran GUEST: Jonathan Sayeh Jonathan Sayeh reports on Iran's dire economic situation, where citizens ignore safety warnings to work. While starvation isn't widespread yet, food security remains a
27 Apr 2026
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Preview for Later: Economic Desperation and Food Security in Iran GUEST: Jonathan Sayeh Jonathan Sayehreports on Iran's dire economic situation, wher...
S8 Ep796: Preview for Later: Economic Desperation and Food Security in Iran GUEST: Jonathan Sayeh Jonathan Sayeh reports on Iran's dire economic situation, where citizens ignore safety warnings to work. While starvation isn't widespread yet, food security remains a
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Preview for Later: Economic Desperation and Food Security in Iran GUEST: Jonathan Sayeh Jonathan Sayehreports on Iran's dire economic situation, wher...
S8 Ep795: Preview for Later: Syria's Struggle for Investment Amid Terror Ties GUEST: Ahmad Sharawi Ahmad Sharawi examines President Al-Shara's efforts to secure Gulf investment. Foreign capital remains hesitant because the Syrian army continues to integrate foreign
27 Apr 2026
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Preview for Later: Syria's Struggle for Investment Amid Terror Ties GUEST: Ahmad Sharawi Ahmad Sharawiexamines President Al-Shara's efforts to secure ...
S8 Ep794: Preview for Later: The Strengthening Tehran-Moscow Geopolitical Axis GUEST: Ambassador Edmund Fitton-Brown Ambassador Edmund Fitton-Brown analyzes the strategic alignment between Iran and Russia. Their partnership involves drone technology and oil trade,
27 Apr 2026
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Preview for Later: The Strengthening Tehran-Moscow Geopolitical Axis GUEST: Ambassador Edmund Fitton-Brown Ambassador Edmund Fitton-Brown analyzes th...
S8 Ep794: Preview for Later: Russia's Recruitment for a New Drone Army GUEST: John Hardie John Hardie explains Russia's initiative to train drone operators at a vocational school. Recruits are offered high pay and frontline exemptions to operate long-range attack d
27 Apr 2026
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Preview for Later: Russia's Recruitment for a New Drone Army GUEST: John Hardie John Hardie explains Russia's initiative to train drone operators at ...
S8 Ep794: Preview for Later: Lebanon's Failed Promise to Disarm Hezbollah GUEST: David Daoud John Batchelor and David Daoud discuss the Lebanese government's failure to disarm Hezbollah. Despite ceasefire promises, Israeli forces discovered active weapons caches, r
27 Apr 2026
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Preview for Later: Lebanon's Failed Promise to Disarm Hezbollah GUEST: David Daoud John Batchelor and David Daoud discuss the Lebanese government's f...
S8 Ep793: In their final discussion, Gaius and Germanicus explore the nature of political violence, comparing the Roman Empire's origins to the 21st-century American Republic. Gaius observes that Rome was founded on calculated, physical violence, with Octavian "
27 Apr 2026
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In their final discussion, Gaius and Germanicus explore the nature of political violence, comparing the Roman Empire'sorigins to the 21st-century Amer...
S8 Ep793: The dialogue continues with a focus on how the modern emperor utilizes diplomatic deadlines to navigate complex geopolitical crises. Three critical "clocks" are identified: mid-May trade negotiations with Emperor Xi Jinping in Beijing, a 60-day Congressio
27 Apr 2026
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The dialogue continues with a focus on how the modern emperor utilizes diplomatic deadlines to navigate complex geopolitical crises. Three critical "c...
S8 Ep793: In the spring of 92 AD, Gaius and Germanicus gather in a Londinium wine bar to analyze the 3,400-year history of conflict in the Middle East. They compare the modern American President to the dramatic and often violent outbursts of Emperor Nero. Germanicu
27 Apr 2026
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In the spring of 92 AD, Gaius and Germanicus gather in a Londinium wine bar to analyze the 3,400-year history of conflict in the Middle East. They com...
S8 Ep792: 4. HEADLINE: Resistance Behind Bars: Evin Prison Trials and the Victory of Daily Disobedience GUEST AUTHOR: Nilo Tabrizy SUMMARY: Nilo Tabrizy highlights the enduring defiance of the Iranian uprising. She describes a symbolic "trial" staged by fem
27 Apr 2026
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4. HEADLINE: Resistance Behind Bars: Evin Prison Trials and the Victory of Daily Disobedience GUEST AUTHOR: Nilo Tabrizy SUMMARY: Nilo Tabrizy highli...
S8 Ep792: 3. HEADLINE: The Machinery of Fear: The IRGC Octopus and Gen Z's Defiant Rage GUEST AUTHOR: Nilo Tabrizy SUMMARY: Nilo Tabrizy details the machinery of state repression, describing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as an "octopus" influencing t
27 Apr 2026
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3. HEADLINE: The Machinery of Fear: The IRGC Octopus and Gen Z's Defiant Rage GUEST AUTHOR: Nilo Tabrizy SUMMARY: Nilo Tabrizy details the machinery ...
S8 Ep792: 2. HEADLINE: Historical Alienation: From the 1953 Coup to the 1979 Revolution GUEST AUTHOR: Nilo Tabrizy SUMMARY: Nilo Tabrizy explores the deep historical grievances that paved the way for modern Iranian unrest. The discussion centers on the 1953 coup ag
27 Apr 2026
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2. HEADLINE: Historical Alienation: From the 1953 Coup to the 1979 Revolution GUEST AUTHOR: Nilo Tabrizy SUMMARY: Nilo Tabrizy explores the deep hist...
S8 Ep792: 1. HEADLINE: Catalyst and Slogan: The Death of Jina Amini and the Kurdish Roots of Uprising GUEST AUTHOR: Nilo Tabrizy SUMMARY: Guest author Nilo Tabrizy discusses the catalyst for Iran's 2022 uprising: the tragic death of Jina Mahsa Amini. She traces the
27 Apr 2026
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1. HEADLINE: Catalyst and Slogan: The Death of Jina Amini and the Kurdish Roots of Uprising GUEST AUTHOR: Nilo Tabrizy SUMMARY: Guest author Nilo Tab...
S8 Ep791: 8. The Billiard Kings and Remarkable Upward Mobility The partnership of Michael Phelan and Hugh Collender revolutionized American billiards by patenting improved table cushions. Their business was so successful that they manufactured a gold-ornamented p
27 Apr 2026
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8. The Billiard Kings and Remarkable Upward Mobility The partnership of Michael Phelan and Hugh Collenderrevolutionized American billiards by patentin...
S8 Ep791: 7. Pioneers, Soldiers, and the Irish Frontier Seeking better wages, many immigrants left New York for the frontier. John Colleen moved to Buffalo to work for the railroad, eventually seeing his children become successful lawyers and police captains. In Mi
27 Apr 2026
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7. Pioneers, Soldiers, and the Irish Frontier Seeking better wages, many immigrants left New York for the frontier. John Colleen moved to Buffalo to ...
S8 Ep791: 6. Castle Garden Records and the Nativist Backlash In 1855, New York State opened Castle Garden to centralize immigration and protect new arrivals from urban swindlers. Hubert Glynn, a bilingual clerk, managed the station's meticulous records for nearly f
27 Apr 2026
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6. Castle Garden Records and the Nativist Backlash In 1855, New York State opened Castle Garden to centralize immigration and protect new arrivals fr...
S8 Ep791: 5. The Fighting 69th and the Struggle for Acceptance Irish immigrants joined the "Fighting 69th" militia for military training and to show gratitude toward the country that provided them security. During the Civil War, Captain James Cavanagh displayed ext
27 Apr 2026
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5. The Fighting 69th and the Struggle for Acceptance Irish immigrants joined the "Fighting 69th" militia for military training and to show gratitude ...
S8 Ep791: 4. George Fox: The Rise of an Ambitious Merchant Tailor George Fox exemplifies the entrepreneurial ambition inherent in many Irish immigrants. Trained as a tailor, he initially earned a pittance sewing for major retailers but eventually opened his own sho
27 Apr 2026
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4. George Fox: The Rise of an Ambitious Merchant Tailor George Fox exemplifies the entrepreneurial ambition inherent in many Irish immigrants. Traine...
S8 Ep791: 3. Survival and Hardship in New York's Five Points Famine immigrants endured the horrors of "coffin ships," where diseases like typhus and cholera claimed the lives of roughly ten percent of passengers. Upon arriving in New York with no formal inspection,
27 Apr 2026
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3. Survival and Hardship in New York's Five Points Famine immigrants endured the horrors of "coffin ships," where diseases like typhus and cholera cl...
S8 Ep791: 2. The Great Hunger and the Logistics of Forced Migration The Great Famine was caused by a North American fungus transported via guano, which devastated Ireland's potato crop starting in 1845. Because half the population relied solely on potatoes for sust
27 Apr 2026
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2. The Great Hunger and the Logistics of Forced Migration The Great Famine was caused by a North Americanfungus transported via guano, which devastat...
S8 Ep791: 1. The Living Legacy of Immigrant Savings Bank Records In 1896, Kate Murphy visited the "Irish Palace" in New York, a fundraising event featuring a giant map of Ireland filled with native soil. Moved by the experience, she knelt to kiss the ground of Coun
27 Apr 2026
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1. The Living Legacy of Immigrant Savings Bank Records In 1896, Kate Murphy visited the "Irish Palace" in New York, a fundraising event featuring a g...
S8 Ep790: 8. Headline: The Battle of Monuments and the Dark Legacy of Revolution Guest Author: Robert G. Parkinson The final segment discusses the "Battle of Monuments" between the Cresup and Logan families, which persisted into the early 20th century. Parkinson re
27 Apr 2026
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8. Headline: The Battle of Monuments and the Dark Legacy of Revolution Guest Author: Robert G. Parkinson The final segment discusses the "Battle o...
S8 Ep790: 7. Headline: The Battle of Narratives: Jefferson vs. Luther Martin Guest Author: Robert G. Parkinson Jefferson's use of the lament sparked a fierce controversy with Luther Martin, an attorney general married into the Cresup family. Martin obsessively chal
27 Apr 2026
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7. Headline: The Battle of Narratives: Jefferson vs. Luther Martin Guest Author: Robert G. Parkinson Jefferson'suse of the lament sparked a fierce co...
S8 Ep790: 6. Headline: The Death of Logan and Thomas Jefferson's Enlightenment Battle Guest Author: Robert G. Parkinson Parkinson reveals the mysterious end of Logan, who was allegedly murdered by his own nephew around 1780 for being "too dangerous" as a persuasive
27 Apr 2026
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6. Headline: The Death of Logan and Thomas Jefferson's Enlightenment Battle Guest Author: Robert G. Parkinson Parkinson reveals the mysterious end of...
S8 Ep790: 5. Headline: The Transformation of Michael Cresup: From Villain to Patriot Hero Guest Author: Robert G. Parkinson Michael Cresup led his riflemen on a grueling march to Boston, though George Washington initially found them problematic and undisciplined. H
27 Apr 2026
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5. Headline: The Transformation of Michael Cresup: From Villain to Patriot Hero Guest Author: Robert G. Parkinson Michael Cresup led his riflemen on ...
S8 Ep790: 4. Headline: Logan's Vengeance and the Rise of Lord Dunmore's War Guest Author: Robert G. Parkinson Following the murder of his family, Logan transformed from a diplomat into an avenger, killing nearly 20 people in retaliatory raids. This violence contrib
27 Apr 2026
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4. Headline: Logan's Vengeance and the Rise of Lord Dunmore's War Guest Author: Robert G. ParkinsonFollowing the murder of his family, Logan transfor...
S8 Ep790: 3. Headline: The Yellow Creek Massacre and the Chaos of Colonial Tribalism Guest Author: Robert G. Parkinson This segment details the 1774 massacre at Yellow Creek, where eight Mingo people, including Logan's brother and sister, were murdered by settlers.
27 Apr 2026
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3. Headline: The Yellow Creek Massacre and the Chaos of Colonial Tribalism Guest Author: Robert G. ParkinsonThis segment details the 1774 massacre at...
S8 Ep790: 2. Headline: George Washington, Land Speculation, and the Heart of Darkness Theme Guest Author: Robert G. Parkinson Parkinson explores the theme of "bewilderment" on the American frontier, drawing parallels to Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness. He suggest
27 Apr 2026
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2. Headline: George Washington, Land Speculation, and the Heart of Darkness Theme Guest Author: Robert G. Parkinson Parkinson explores the theme of "...
S8 Ep790: 1. Headline: The Origins of Logan's Lament and Frontier Misidentification Guest Author: Robert G. Parkinson Professor Robert G. Parkinson introduces his book, Heart of American Darkness, focusing on the 1775 publication of Logan's Lament. This famous docu
27 Apr 2026
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1. Headline: The Origins of Logan's Lament and Frontier Misidentification Guest Author: Robert G. ParkinsonProfessor Robert G. Parkinson introduces h...
S8 Ep788: 4. Dallas and the Currawong Dallas, an 11.5-year-old "spood" (dog) in Sydney, has a new addition to his local "fan club": the Currawong (referred to as a "carajong"). These black birds with white-tipped wings are larger than magpies and are described as d
26 Apr 2026
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4. Dallas and the CurrawongDallas, an 11.5-year-old "spood" (dog) in Sydney, has a new addition to his local "fan club": the Currawong (referred to a...
S8 Ep789: 3. Cricket Corruption and Pitch Injuries Investigations are ongoing into a T20 cricket match held on February 17th between Canada and New Zealand. The International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Canadian Cricket Board are looking into allegations of match
26 Apr 2026
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3. Cricket Corruption and Pitch InjuriesInvestigations are ongoing into a T20 cricket match held on February 17th between Canada and New Zealand. The...
S8 Ep788: 2. Monitor Lizards in the Home In Noosa, Queensland—an area described as "snake central"—a resident discovered a two-to-three-foot monitor lizard hiding under their bed. These reptiles are often mistaken for brown snakes because of their long, brownish-gr
26 Apr 2026
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2. Monitor Lizards in the HomeIn Noosa, Queensland—an area described as "snake central"—a resident discovered a two-to-three-foot monitor lizard ...
S8 Ep788: 1. Climate and Fuel Security Australia's El Niño forecast has been upgraded to a "Super El Niño," characterized by catastrophically dry conditions and record-high temperatures. This shift is driven by the Pacific Ocean exceeding normal temperatures by an
26 Apr 2026
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1. Climate and Fuel SecurityAustralia's El Niño forecast has been upgraded to a "Super El Niño," characterized by catastrophically dry conditions a...
S8 Ep787: 4 HEADLINE: The Ecological Role and Bioethics of the Independent Dog GUESTS: Jessica Pierce and Mark Bekoff SUMMARY: This segment defines the "universal dog" as a creature that adapts its style and behavior to its specific environmental niche, from desert
26 Apr 2026
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4 HEADLINE: The Ecological Role and Bioethics of the Independent Dog GUESTS: Jessica Pierce and Mark Bekoff SUMMARY: This segment defines the "un...
S8 Ep787: 3 HEADLINE: Reproduction, Social Intelligence, and Lifespan in a Self-Sustaining World GUESTS: Jessica Pierce and Mark Bekoff SUMMARY: Reproduction will shift toward a communal approach where male dogs and "alloparents"—such as aunts, uncles, and older si
26 Apr 2026
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3 HEADLINE: Reproduction, Social Intelligence, and Lifespan in a Self-Sustaining World GUESTS: Jessica Pierce and Mark Bekoff SUMMARY: Reproduction w...
S8 Ep787: 2 HEADLINE: Physical Evolution: Snouts, Size, and Camouflage in the Wild GUESTS: Jessica Pierce and Mark Bekoff SUMMARY: In a post-human world, dogs will undergo significant physical transformations driven by survival needs rather than human preference. S
26 Apr 2026
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2 HEADLINE: Physical Evolution: Snouts, Size, and Camouflage in the Wild GUESTS: Jessica Pierce and Mark Bekoff SUMMARY: In a post-human world, dogs ...
S8 Ep787: **1** **HEADLINE:** Imagining the Psychology and Pack Behavior of Post-Human Dogs **GUESTS:** Jessica Pierce and Mark Bekoff **SUMMARY:** John Bachelor explores a thought experiment regarding dogs surviving in a world without human intervention. The gu
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1HEADLINE: Imagining the Psychology and Pack Behavior of Post-Human DogsGUESTS: Jessica Pierce and Mark BekoffSUMMARY: John Bachelor explores a ...
S8 Ep786: 8. Roosevelt achieved a historic landslide, winning 46 states and defying the Literary Digest poll. This victory signaled a major political realignment, as FDR carried 104 of 106 major cities. Pietrusza emphasizes that the support of urban immigrant popul
26 Apr 2026
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8. Roosevelt achieved a historic landslide, winning 46 states and defying the Literary Digest poll. This victory signaled a major political realig...
S8 Ep786: 7. During the campaign, Eleanor Roosevelt emerged as a powerful asset, bridging gaps with the African-American community. While Landon's polling momentum faded, Roosevelt campaigned aggressively. He famously concluded at Madison Square Garden by declaring
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7. During the campaign, Eleanor Roosevelt emerged as a powerful asset, bridging gaps with the African-Americancommunity. While Landon's polling momen...
S8 Ep786: 6. Republicans struggled to find a challenger, eventually selecting Kansas Governor Alf Landon. Known as the "Kansas Coolidge," Landon had balanced his state's budget but lacked Roosevelt's charisma. Pietrusza notes Landonwas an unremarkable campaigner wh
26 Apr 2026
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6. Republicans struggled to find a challenger, eventually selecting Kansas Governor Alf Landon. Known as the "Kansas Coolidge," Landon had balanced h...
S8 Ep786: 5. Media tycoon William Randolph Hearst turned against Roosevelt as the New Deal's tax policies targeted the wealthy. Pietrusza recounts Hearst's controversial 1934 meeting with Adolf Hitler and his immense media influence. Ultimately, Hearst's "soak the
26 Apr 2026
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5. Media tycoon William Randolph Hearst turned against Roosevelt as the New Deal's tax policies targeted the wealthy. Pietrusza recounts Hearst's con...
S8 Ep786: 4. The election featured threats from the Socialist and Communist parties. While Norman Thomas drew urban votes, Earl Browder's Communist Party supported Roosevelt through a "popular front" to oppose fascism. Radical agrarianism in the Midwest, led by fig
26 Apr 2026
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4. The election featured threats from the Socialist and Communist parties. While Norman Thomas drew urban votes, Earl Browder's Communist Party suppo...
S8 Ep786: 3. Dr. Francis Townsend's popular pension plan is credited with forcing Roosevelt to introduce Social Security. Pietrusza also describes the break with Father Charles Coughlin, a powerful radio priest. After a failed 1935 meeting at Hyde Park, Coughlin jo
26 Apr 2026
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3. Dr. Francis Townsend's popular pension plan is credited with forcing Roosevelt to introduce Social Security. Pietrusza also describes the break wi...
S8 Ep786: 2. Pietrusza discusses Southern populist threats from Huey Long and Eugene Talmadge. Although Long died in 1935, his radical "Share Our Wealth" plan remained a political force. Talmadge, a race-baiting Jeffersonian conservative, further challenged Rooseve
26 Apr 2026
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2. Pietrusza discusses Southern populist threats from Huey Long and Eugene Talmadge. Although Long died in 1935, his radical "Share Our Wealth" plan ...
S8 Ep786: 1. Historian David Pietrusza details the April 1936 death of Louis Howe, FDR's longtime political advisor. Howe's passing left Roosevelt to navigate the campaign alone against former mentor Al Smith. Smith and the American Liberty League accused Roosevelt
26 Apr 2026
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1. Historian David Pietrusza details the April 1936 death of Louis Howe, FDR's longtime political advisor. Howe'spassing left Roosevelt to navigate t...
S8 Ep796: 8. Legacies and Lessons: Looking Beyond 1920 Guest: David Patruchia Summary: Reflecting on the "six presidents," the discussion covers Hoover’s move toward the GOP, FDR’s character growth following his polio diagnosis, and the eventual repeal of Prohi
26 Apr 2026
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8. Legacies and Lessons: Looking Beyond 1920 Guest: David Patruchia Summary: Reflecting on the "six presidents," the discussion covers Hoover’s mo...
S8 Ep796: 7. Legacies and Lessons: Looking Beyond 1920 Guest: David Pietrusza Reflecting on the "six presidents," the discussion covers Hoover's move toward the GOP, FDR's character growth following his polio diagnosis, and the eventual repeal of Prohibition. Roose
26 Apr 2026
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7. Legacies and Lessons: Looking Beyond 1920 Guest: David Pietrusza Reflecting on the "six presidents," the discussion covers Hoover's move toward the...
S8 Ep796: 6. From Prison to the Porch: The Final Push for Votes Guest: David Pietrusza Harding's "front porch" campaign utilized early advertising and Hollywood stars like Al Jolson to reach voters. The results were an overwhelming Republican landslide, with Hardin
26 Apr 2026
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6. From Prison to the Porch: The Final Push for Votes Guest: David Pietrusza Harding's "front porch" campaign utilized early advertising and Hollywoo...
S8 Ep796: 5. Bloviating and Blazers: The 1920 Campaign Trail Guest: David Pietrusza The campaign trail featured Harding's "bloviating" speaking style and Cox's pivot to a pro-League stance following a sobering meeting with a frail Wilson. Meanwhile, Socialist Eugen
26 Apr 2026
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5. Bloviating and Blazers: The 1920 Campaign Trail Guest: David Pietrusza The campaign trail featured Harding's"bloviating" speaking style and Cox's ...
S8 Ep796: 4. The Two-Thirds Rule and the San Francisco Convention Guest: David Pietrusza The Democratic Convention in San Francisco was marked by Wilson's hidden third-term ambitions and the grueling "two-thirds rule" for nomination. After 44 ballots, Ohio Governor
26 Apr 2026
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4. The Two-Thirds Rule and the San Francisco Convention Guest: David Pietrusza The Democratic Convention in San Francisco was marked by Wilson's hidd...
S8 Ep796: 3. A Roast in Chicago: The Republican Convention Guest: David Pietrusza At the sweltering Republican Convention in Chicago, Warren G. Harding emerged from a field of better-funded candidates like Leonard Wood and Frank Lowden. The party platform remained
26 Apr 2026
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3. A Roast in Chicago: The Republican Convention Guest: David Pietrusza At the sweltering Republican Convention in Chicago, Warren G. Harding emerged...
S8 Ep796: 2. The Future Giants: FDR, Coolidge, and Hoover in 1920 Guest: David Pietrusza This source profiles the rising stars of 1920: FDR, Calvin Coolidge, and Herbert Hoover. It highlights FDR's early naval career and strained marriage, Coolidge's stoic Vermont
26 Apr 2026
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2. The Future Giants: FDR, Coolidge, and Hoover in 1920 Guest: David Pietrusza This source profiles the rising stars of 1920: FDR, Calvin Coolidge, a...
S8 Ep796: The Alpha and Omega of 1920: Wilson's Health and the League of Nations Guest: David Pietrusza This segment explores Woodrow Wilson's debilitating stroke in October 1919 and how it paralyzed his presidency. Historian David Pietrusza discusses the central r
26 Apr 2026
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The Alpha and Omega of 1920: Wilson's Health and the League of Nations Guest: David Pietrusza This segment explores Woodrow Wilson's debilitating str...