The John Batchelor Show
Episodes
S8 Ep530: Preview for later today: Rick Fischer analyzes the People's Liberation Army's role in Iran, highlighting their surveillance satellites and technical support for the Mullahs' defense systems.
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Preview for later today: Rick Fischer analyzes the People's Liberation Army's role in Iran, highlighting their surveillance satellites and technical s...
S8 Ep530: Preview for later today: Hussein Haqqani explains Pakistan's military strikes against the Taliban in Kabul, citing failed relations and the threat of Pakistani Taliban terrorist attacks.
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Preview for later today: Hussein Haqqani explains Pakistan's military strikes against the Taliban in Kabul, citing failed relations and the threat of ...
S8 Ep530: Preview for later today: Ahmad Sharawi reports on reconciliation between Damascus and the Druze of Sueda province, including prisoner exchanges to rebuild trust after past massacres.
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Preview for later today: Ahmad Sharawi reports on reconciliation between Damascus and the Druze of Sueda province, including prisoner exchanges to reb...
S8 Ep529: Gaius recounts meeting Prime Minister Mossadegh as a child, framing the current crisis within a century of failed American "engineering" in Persian affairs. They reflect on the unsustainable, "European-import" nature of the Shah's regime and conclude that
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gaius recounts meeting Prime Minister Mossadegh as a child, framing the current crisis within a century of failed American "engineering" in Persian af...
S8 Ep529: The duo analyzes Persia's historical resilience, noting that even Rome struggled to subdue the empire and eventually had to treat it as an equal. They argue Americans lack "cultural sensibility," viewing Iran through modern clichés rather than recognizing
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The duo analyzes Persia's historical resilience, noting that even Rome struggled to subdue the empire and eventually had to treat it as an equal. They...
S8 Ep529: Gaius and Germanicus define the 21st-century conflict between the United States and Iran as a "ceremonial war," a ritualistic display of power intended to project dominance without risking total societal mobilization or mass casualties. Germanicus explain
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gaius and Germanicus define the 21st-century conflict between the United States and Iran as a "ceremonial war," a ritualistic display of power intend...
S8 Ep528: Abdul-Ahad describes the 2019 Tishreen uprising, where youth and women united against a kleptocratic elite, seeking accountability and an end to the corrupt sectarian system. 8.
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Abdul-Ahad describes the 2019 Tishreen uprising, where youth and women united against a kleptocratic elite, seeking accountability and an end to the ...
S8 Ep528: Abdul-Ahad details the brutal ISIS occupation of Mosul, the grueling house-to-house urban warfare used to reclaim the city, and the immense psychological trauma endured. 7.
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Abdul-Ahad details the brutal ISIS occupation of Mosul, the grueling house-to-house urban warfare used to reclaim the city, and the immense psycholog...
S8 Ep528: Abdul-Ahad examines Sunni tribal infighting in Ramadi, the failure of a coherent political project, and how ISIS exploited security cracks to present itself as liberators. 6.
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Abdul-Ahad examines Sunni tribal infighting in Ramadi, the failure of a coherent political project, and how ISISexploited security cracks to present ...
S8 Ep528: Ghaith Abdul-Ahad discusses Iraq's descent into sectarianism under Maliki's corrupt regime, the failed 2010 elections, and how the Syrian civil war allowed jihadis to regroup. 5.
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ghaith Abdul-Ahad discusses Iraq's descent into sectarianism under Maliki's corrupt regime, the failed 2010 elections, and how the Syrian civil war a...
S8 Ep528: Abdul-Ahad recounts Saddam's trial, the vengeful execution, the horror of sectarian dumping grounds, and the resulting mass exodus of Iraqis fleeing the country's ongoing violence. 4.
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Abdul-Ahad recounts Saddam's trial, the vengeful execution, the horror of sectarian dumping grounds, and the resulting mass exodus of Iraqis fleeing ...
S8 Ep528: Abdul-Ahad explores the Sunni insurgency, tensions between nationalists and foreign jihadis, and the humiliation of occupation that fueled resistance and further sectarian violence in Iraq. 3.
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Abdul-Ahad explores the Sunni insurgency, tensions between nationalists and foreign jihadis, and the humiliation of occupation that fueled resistance ...
S8 Ep528: Abdul-Ahad reflects on his militarized childhood, the cult of Saddam, and argues that sectarian conflict was a narrative imposed on Iraq after the 2003 invasion. 2.
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Abdul-Ahad reflects on his militarized childhood, the cult of Saddam, and argues that sectarian conflict was a narrative imposed on Iraq after the 200...
S8 Ep528: Ghaith Abdul-Ahad describes the fall of Baghdad, witnessing Saddam's statue toppling, and the immense chaos and American disorganization following the initial 2003 military invasion. 1.
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ghaith Abdul-Ahad describes the fall of Baghdad, witnessing Saddam's statue toppling, and the immense chaos and American disorganization following th...
S8 Ep528: Shorto highlights the irony of the Glorious Revolution, where the Dutch invaded England, an event that integrated Dutch business methods into the British Empire. 8.
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Shorto highlights the irony of the Glorious Revolution, where the Dutch invaded England, an event that integrated Dutch business methods into the Bri...
S8 Ep528: Shorto explores George Downing's influence and the Second Anglo-Dutch War, highlighting England's adoption of Dutch finance and the principle of tolerance. 7.
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Shorto explores George Downing's influence and the Second Anglo-Dutch War, highlighting England's adoption of Dutch finance and the principle of tole...
S8 Ep528: Shorto explains how Richard Nichols named New York and established its boundaries, while detailing the creation of New Jersey through royal patronage. 6.
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Shorto explains how Richard Nichols named New York and established its boundaries, while detailing the creation of New Jersey through royal patronage...
S8 Ep528: Russell Shorto describes the peaceful handover of New Amsterdam, characterizing the English takeover as a merger designed to preserve the colony's unique, diverse commercial society. 5.
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Russell Shorto describes the peaceful handover of New Amsterdam, characterizing the English takeover as a merger designed to preserve the colony's un...
S8 Ep528: Shorto connects the English Civil War and Stuart restoration to American history, detailing Richard Nichols' espionage for royals and the eventual renaming of New York. 4.
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Shorto connects the English Civil War and Stuart restoration to American history, detailing Richard Nichols' espionage for royals and the eventual ren...
S8 Ep528: Shorto explores Manhattan's social history, highlighting figures like Dorothia Angola and Catalina Trico, while debunking myths regarding the "sale" of the island and Irving's caricatures. 3.
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Shorto explores Manhattan's social history, highlighting figures like Dorothia Angola and Catalina Trico, while debunking myths regarding ...
S8 Ep528: Russell Shorto provides a nuanced perspective on Peter Stuyvesant, explaining how the Director-General matured while managing the Dutch colony's growth and the invention of capitalism. 2.
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Russell Shorto provides a nuanced perspective on Peter Stuyvesant, explaining how the Director-General matured while managing the Dutch colony's grow...
S8 Ep528: Russell Shorto discusses Richard Nichols' 1664 expedition to conquer New Amsterdam, detailing Nichols' royal connections, Ampthill background, and the involvement of several key colonial figures. 1.
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Russell Shorto discusses Richard Nichols' 1664 expedition to conquer New Amsterdam, detailing Nichols' royal connections, Ampthill background, and th...
S8 Ep528: Tabrizy details a defiant prisoner-led trial in Evin Prison and explains how Iranian women maintain the movement through daily, visible disobedience of mandatory hijab laws. 4
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tabrizy details a defiant prisoner-led trial in Evin Prison and explains how Iranian women maintain the movement through daily, visible disobedience ...
S8 Ep528: Tabrizy describes the IRGC's pervasive control, the state's targeted repression of Kurdish minorities, and how Gen Z's lack of future prospects fuels their ongoing defiance.
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tabrizy describes the IRGC's pervasive control, the state's targeted repression of Kurdish minorities, and how Gen Z's lack of future prospects fuels...
S8 Ep528: Tabrizy explains the historical roots of Iranian unrest, citing the 1953 coup against Mossadegh, the Pahlavi dynasty's extravagance, and the eventual 1979 revolution's drive toward brutality. 2
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tabrizy explains the historical roots of Iranian unrest, citing the 1953 coup against Mossadegh, the Pahlavi dynasty's extravagance, and the eventual ...
S8 Ep528: Nilo Tabrizy discusses her book on Iran's 2022 uprising, detailing Jina Amini's death, the "Woman Life Freedom"slogan's Kurdish origins, and her journalist co-author. 1
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nilo Tabrizy discusses her book on Iran's 2022 uprising, detailing Jina Amini's death, the "Woman Life Freedom"slogan's Kurdish origins, and her journ...
S8 Ep528: Weichert details Iran's quest for regional supremacy through its proxy network, the failure of the JCPOA's sunset clauses, and potential diplomatic challenges facing the Trump administration. 4.
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Weichert details Iran's quest for regional supremacy through its proxy network, the failure of the JCPOA's sunset clauses, and potential diplomatic c...
S8 Ep528: Weichert explores presidential policies from Clinton to Obama, the rise of the Shia Crescent, the JCPOA nuclear deal, and Iran's strategic support for various Palestinian proxies. 3.
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Weichert explores presidential policies from Clinton to Obama, the rise of the Shia Crescent, the JCPOA nuclear deal, and Iran's strategic support for...
S8 Ep528: Weichert analyzes the 1979 hostage crisis, Saddam Hussein's invasion of Iran, and the negative legacy of the Carter Doctrine regarding permanent American involvement in the region. 2.
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Weichert analyzes the 1979 hostage crisis, Saddam Hussein's invasion of Iran, and the negative legacy of the Carter Doctrine regarding permanent Ameri...
S8 Ep528: Brandon Weichert discusses US interference in Iran, specifically the 1953 coup and Ambassador Sullivan's 1978 memo suggesting the Carter administration replace the Shah with Khomeini. 1.
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon Weichert discusses US interference in Iran, specifically the 1953 coup and Ambassador Sullivan's 1978 memo suggesting the Carter administratio...
S8 Ep527: Jeremy Zakis discusses shifting bird alliances in New South Wales, noting minor birds ganging up with vandalistic cockatoos to form a second front against property.
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
S8 Ep527: Jeremy Zakis reports on kangaroos' protective instincts during bushfires and warns of aggressive bull sharks entering Sydney's muddy freshwater waterways due to recent heavy rainfall.
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Zakis reports on kangaroos' protective instincts during bushfires and warns of aggressive bull sharks entering Sydney's muddy freshwater water...
S8 Ep527: Jeremy Zakis details significant outback flooding and Sydney rainfall, explaining how these unseasonal tropical conditions have fortunately suppressed the immediate threat of catastrophic fall wildfires.
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Zakis details significant outback flooding and Sydney rainfall, explaining how these unseasonal tropical conditions have fortunately suppresse...
S8 Ep527: Jeremy Zakis analyzes the Australian men's T20 cricket team's poor cohesion and experimental failures while highlighting the consistent, professional success of the national women's team.
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Zakis analyzes the Australian men's T20 cricket team's poor cohesion and experimental failures while highlighting the consistent, professional...
S8 Ep526: Liza Mundy concludes with the legacy of the "Sisterhood," noting where key women are now and the persistent struggles for credit and promotion within CIA culture. 8.
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Liza Mundy concludes with the legacy of the "Sisterhood," noting where key women are now and the persistent struggles for credit and promotion within ...
S8 Ep526: Liza Mundy reports that after Jennifer Matthews' tragic death, targeters like "Maya" traced Bin Laden's courier to Abbottabad, emphasizing the incredible precision of the analysts' intelligence for the SEALs. 7.
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Liza Mundy reports that after Jennifer Matthews' tragic death, targeters like "Maya" traced Bin Laden's courier to Abbottabad, emphasizing the incred...
S8 Ep526: Liza Mundy reports that following 9/11, CTC women stayed at their posts despite the danger, recounting their grief, the sense of failure, and the difficulty of convincing leaders. 6.R
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Liza Mundy reports that following 9/11, CTC women stayed at their posts despite the danger, recounting their grief, the sense of failure, and the dif...
S8 Ep526: Liza Mundy details Alec Station's operation where female analysts developed targeting skills, though their early warnings about al-Qaeda faced significant bureaucratic resistance and publication hurdles. 5.
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Liza Mundy details Alec Station's operation where female analysts developed targeting skills, though their early warnings about al-Qaeda faced signif...
S8 Ep526: Liza Mundy reports that the 1985 Malta hijacking shifts Heidi's focus to terrorism, as analysts Cindy Storer and Barbara Sude begin identifying Osama bin Laden within the newly formed CTC. 4.
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Liza Mundy reports that the 1985 Malta hijacking shifts Heidi's focus to terrorism, as analysts Cindy Storer and Barbara Sude begin identifying Osama...
S8 Ep526: Liza Mundy describes Heidi August's transition from clerk to case officer, her recruitment of a foreign asset in Geneva, and her appointment as a station chief. 3.
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Liza Mundy describes Heidi August's transition from clerk to case officer, her recruitment of a foreign asset in Geneva, and her appointment as a sta...
S8 Ep526: Liza Mundy details how Heidi August witnesses the 1969 Libyan coup and burns out her station, while describing the CIA's restrictive policies forbidding marriage and children for female officers. 2.
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Liza Mundy details how Heidi August witnesses the 1969 Libyan coup and burns out her station, while describing the CIA's restrictive policies forbidd...
S8 Ep526: Liza Mundy discusses Mary Bancroft's WWII OSS work in Switzerland, highlighting her vital intelligence gathering and the era's dismissive treatment of highly capable female spies. 1.
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Liza Mundy discusses Mary Bancroft's WWII OSS work in Switzerland, highlighting her vital intelligence gathering and the era's dismissive treatment o...
S8 Ep526: Craig Unger discusses the suspicious timing of the hostage release during Reagan's inauguration and the broader historical pattern of Republican interference in American presidential elections. 8.
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Unger discusses the suspicious timing of the hostage release during Reagan's inauguration and the broader historical pattern of Republican inte...
S8 Ep526: Craig Unger recounts his 2014 trip to Iran, visiting the former American embassy and interviewing Mohsen Rafiqdoost, who hinted at meetings with Republican representatives. 7.
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Unger recounts his 2014 trip to Iran, visiting the former American embassy and interviewing Mohsen Rafiqdoost, who hinted at meetings with Repub...
S8 Ep526: Craig Unger analyzes the alleged Paris meeting involving George H.W. Bush and confirms Casey's Madrid meeting, where they negotiated delaying the 1980 hostages' release. 6.
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Unger analyzes the alleged Paris meeting involving George H.W. Bush and confirms Casey's Madrid meeting, where they negotiated delaying the 1980...
S8 Ep526: Craig Unger explores the Safari Club's covert operations and how Bill Casey utilized double agents and secret Israeli channels to facilitate off-the-books international arms deals. 5.
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Unger explores the Safari Club's covert operations and how Bill Casey utilized double agents and secret Israelichannels to facilitate off-the-b...
S8 Ep526: Craig Unger describes Newsweek's dismissal of the October Surprise story and how reporter Bob Parry discovered crucial documents hidden in a House office building bathroom. 4.
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Unger describes Newsweek's dismissal of the October Surprise story and how reporter Bob Parry discovered crucial documents hidden in a House off...
S8 Ep526: Craig Unger discusses his investigative journey and source Ari Ben-Menashe's allegations that Bill Casey secretly met Iranians in Madrid to delay the hostage release. 3.
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Unger discusses his investigative journey and source Ari Ben-Menashe's allegations that Bill Casey secretly met Iranians in Madrid to delay the ...
S8 Ep526: Craig Unger details Bill Casey's role as Ronald Reagan's campaign manager, highlighting his background in espionage and his secret international intelligence and arms-dealing networks. 2.
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Unger details Bill Casey's role as Ronald Reagan's campaign manager, highlighting his background in espionage and his secret international inte...
S8 Ep526: Craig Unger discusses his book "Den of Spies," focusing on the 1980 failed hostage rescue mission and its lasting impact on President Carter. 1.
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Unger discusses his book "Den of Spies," focusing on the 1980 failed hostage rescue mission and its lasting impact on President Carter. 1.1970 ...
S8 Ep526: Sonia Pernell discusses Pamela's tenure as Ambassador to France, her role in Bosnia peace negotiations, her final legal struggles, and Bill Clinton's heartfelt funeral tribute. 8.
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sonia Pernell discusses Pamela's tenure as Ambassador to France, her role in Bosnia peace negotiations, her final legal struggles, and Bill Clinton's...
S8 Ep526: Sonia Pernell highlights Pamela's mentorship of Bill Clinton, her strategic fundraising for the Democratic Party, and her diplomatic influence in fostering relations with Soviet leaders. 7.
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sonia Pernell highlights Pamela's mentorship of Bill Clinton, her strategic fundraising for the Democratic Party, and her diplomatic influence in fost...
S8 Ep526: Sonia Pernell recounts Pamela's marriage to Averell Harriman, her transformation into a Democratic powerhouse, and her influential role in fundraising and advancing women's political careers. 6.
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sonia Pernell recounts Pamela's marriage to Averell Harriman, her transformation into a Democratic powerhouse, and her influential role in fundraising...
S8 Ep526: Sonia Pernell explores Pamela's move to America via Leland Hayward, her Broadway ventures, her friendship with JFK, and financial instability following Hayward's 1971 death. 5.
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sonia Pernell explores Pamela's move to America via Leland Hayward, her Broadway ventures, her friendship with JFK, and financial instability followin...
S8 Ep526: Sonia Pernell examines Pamela's post-war relationship with Gianni Agnelli, her role in rehabilitating his reputation, and the strained maternal relationship she maintained with her son. 4.
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sonia Pernell examines Pamela's post-war relationship with Gianni Agnelli, her role in rehabilitating his reputation, and the strained maternal relati...
S8 Ep526: Sonia Pernell explains Pamela's entry into Churchill's "Padlock" inner circle, managing a wartime pregnancy while influencing Americans like Harry Hopkins to support British survival. 2.
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sonia Pernell explains Pamela's entry into Churchill's "Padlock" inner circle, managing a wartime pregnancy while influencing Americans like Harry Hop...
S8 Ep525: SHOW SCHEDULE 2-27-2026
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1945 LAJeff Bliss reports that the FBI is investigating LAUSD's failed AI contract and Superintendent Carvalho's finances, while organized crime stea...
S8 Ep524: Henry Sokolski reports that military laser tests accidentally downed a border drone, while Russia uses propaganda about NATO nuclear deployments to influence upcoming Non-Proliferation Treaty reviews at the UN. 16.
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Henry Sokolski reports that military laser tests accidentally downed a border drone, while Russia uses propaganda about NATO nuclear deployments to i...
S8 Ep524: Henry Sokolski reports that the US navigates Saudi nuclear demands against Iranian restrictions, while the Pentagon pressures AI firms to allow autonomous systems for surveillance and weaponized combat operations. 15.
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Henry Sokolski reports that the US navigates Saudi nuclear demands against Iranian restrictions, while the Pentagonpressures AI firms to allow autono...
S8 Ep524: Veronique de Rugy reports that the Export-Import Bank is using rare earth minerals as a pretext to expand lending authority, primarily benefiting Boeing while failing to use existing China mandates. 14.
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Veronique de Rugy reports that the Export-Import Bank is using rare earth minerals as a pretext to expand lending authority, primarily benefiting Boe...
S8 Ep524: Veronique de Rugy reports that Americans shoulder 90% of tariff costs, which fail to reshore production, hurt low-income families, and cannot offset interest on massive national debt. 13.
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Veronique de Rugy reports that Americans shoulder 90% of tariff costs, which fail to reshore production, hurt low-income families, and cannot offset ...
S8 Ep524: Max Hastings reports that historians emphasize the disorientation of landings, where survival often depended on a few heroic individuals amidst the brilliant but flawed logistics of the Allied planners. 12.
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Max Hastings reports that historians emphasize the disorientation of landings, where survival often depended on a few heroic individuals amidst the b...
S8 Ep524: Max Hastings reports that experienced desert veterans defeated a German panzer assault, but poor communications and high casualties among the infantry halted the British advance just short of Caen. 11.
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Max Hastings reports that experienced desert veterans defeated a German panzer assault, but poor communications and high casualties among the infantr...
S8 Ep524: Max Hastings reports that conflicting orders and the absence of General Rommel paralyzed the 21st Panzer Division, delaying a decisive counterattack against Allied forces until the British armor landed. 10.
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Max Hastings reports that conflicting orders and the absence of General Rommel paralyzed the 21st Panzer Division, delaying a decisive counterattack ...
S8 Ep524: Max Hastings reports that inexperienced British troops on Sword Beach struggled with traffic jams and the shock of combat, often halting to make tea instead of maintaining offensive momentum. 9.
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Max Hastings reports that inexperienced British troops on Sword Beach struggled with traffic jams and the shock of combat, often halting to make tea ...
S8 Ep524: Bob Zimmerman reports that scientific analysis suggests the moon's ancient magnetic field was mostly weak, while new imagery reveals nitrogen seas on Pluto and "taffy terrain" formations on Mars. 8.
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Zimmerman reports that scientific analysis suggests the moon's ancient magnetic field was mostly weak, while new imagery reveals nitrogen seas on...
S8 Ep524: Bob Zimmerman reports that Jared Isaacman restructured the Artemis program to favor private sector landers, shifting Artemis 3 to Earth-orbit testing due to the SLS rocket's slow launch cadence. 7.
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Zimmerman reports that Jared Isaacman restructured the Artemis program to favor private sector landers, shifting Artemis 3 to Earth-orbit testing...
S8 Ep524: Lorenzo Fiori reports that Italy employs naval patrols to reduce migrant flows while debating "remigration" and promoting smaller historic towns like Arezzo to combat over-tourism in major cities. 6.
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lorenzo Fiori reports that Italy employs naval patrols to reduce migrant flows while debating "remigration" and promoting smaller historic towns like...
S8 Ep524: Jim McTague reports that a hotter-than-expected PPI report signals rising costs, leading "gun-shy" consumers to stretch paychecks and avoid impulse buys at supermarkets during a broad economic slowdown. 5.
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jim McTague reports that a hotter-than-expected PPI report signals rising costs, leading "gun-shy" consumers to stretch paychecks and avoid impulse b...
S8 Ep524: Richard Epstein argues that tariffs reduce national productivity and cannot replace income taxes, as modern manufacturing requires significantly fewer workers than in the 1950s era. 4.
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Epstein argues that tariffs reduce national productivity and cannot replace income taxes, as modern manufacturing requires significantly fewe...
S8 Ep524: Richard Epstein reports that the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling determined the president cannot unilaterally impose tariffs using emergency statutes without clear Congressional approval or an actual, profoundly disruptive emergency. 3.
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Epstein reports that the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling determined the president cannot unilaterally impose tariffs using emergency statutes with...
S8 Ep524: Jeff Bliss reports that Governor Newsom's national book tour faces criticism for historical inconsistencies, dismissive comments toward a diverse audience in Atlanta, and unprofessional responses from his press office. 2.
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Bliss reports that Governor Newsom's national book tour faces criticism for historical inconsistencies, dismissive comments toward a diverse aud...
S8 Ep524: Jeff Bliss reports that the FBI is investigating LAUSD's failed AI contract and Superintendent Carvalho's finances, while organized crime steals copper wire and Paramount defeats Netflix for Warner Discovery. 1.
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Bliss reports that the FBI is investigating LAUSD's failed AI contract and Superintendent Carvalho's finances, while organized crime steals copp...
S8 Ep523: Preview for later today: Jeff Bliss discusses organized copper theft in Los Angeles, which causes blackouts and infrastructure damage while spreading to other major West Coast cities.
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Preview for later today: Jeff Bliss discusses organized copper theft in Los Angeles, which causes blackouts and infrastructure damage while spreading ...
S8 Ep523: Preview for later today: Henry Sokolski examines the bureaucratic mess and safety concerns following a botched laser test and drone shoot-down near the El Paso airport.
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Preview for later today: Henry Sokolski examines the bureaucratic mess and safety concerns following a botched laser test and drone shoot-down near th...
S8 Ep522: Preview for later today: Max Hastings discusses Sword Beach's slow progress toward Caen and the presence of captured Poles and Russians fighting within German ranks.
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Preview for later today: Max Hastings discusses Sword Beach's slow progress toward Caen and the presence of captured Poles and Russians fighting withi...
S8 Ep522: Preview for later today: Max Hastings describes the disorienting, grueling experience of landing on Sword Beach, where sea sickness and heavy equipment slowed the Allied advance.
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Preview for later today: Max Hastings describes the disorienting, grueling experience of landing on Sword Beach, where sea sickness and heavy equipmen...
S8 Ep522: Preview for later today: Max Hastings details how German machine gun fire at Hillman created deadly traffic jams, stalling the Suffolk regiment's advance into the interior.
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Preview for later today: Max Hastings details how German machine gun fire at Hillman created deadly traffic jams, stalling the Suffolk regiment's adva...
S8 Ep522: Preview for later today: Bob Zimmerman explains NASA's decision to rearrange the Artemis schedule, prioritizing low-orbit testing and safety over a rushed lunar landing mission.
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Preview for later today: Bob Zimmerman explains NASA's decision to rearrange the Artemis schedule, prioritizing low-orbit testing and safety over a ru...
S8 Ep521: SHOW SCHEDULE 2-26-2026
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1912 WILLIAM JENNINGS RBYAN SPEECHAnatol Lieven examines Europe's missing voice in Kremlin negotiations, highlighting hurdles like sanctions relief...
S8 Ep520: Josiah Hesse recounts the psychological fear of his religious upbringing while observing how Donald Trump's populism continues to resonate deeply with modern Iowa evangelical voters. 16.
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Josiah Hesse recounts the psychological fear of his religious upbringing while observing how Donald Trump's populism continues to resonate deeply wit...
S8 Ep520: Josiah Hesse reports that Paul Weyrich used abortion as a wedge issue to mobilize evangelical voters, successfully aligning Iowa's religious community with the Republican Party during Reagan's campaign. 15.
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Josiah Hesse reports that Paul Weyrich used abortion as a wedge issue to mobilize evangelical voters, successfully aligning Iowa's religious communit...
S8 Ep520: Josiah Hesse describes his parents' journey through the apocalyptic 1970s Jesus movement into a prosperity gospel church that resulted in extreme poverty and financial disillusionment. 14.
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Josiah Hesse describes his parents' journey through the apocalyptic 1970s Jesus movement into a prosperity gospel church that resulted in extreme pov...
S8 Ep520: Josiah Hesse explores Mason City's religious history, linking the Music Man allegory to the Scopes trial and traveling preachers who exploited regional evangelical fervor. 13.
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Josiah Hesse explores Mason City's religious history, linking the Music Man allegory to the Scopes trial and traveling preachers who exploited region...
S8 Ep520: Professor Evan Ellis reports that constant leadership turnover in Peru complicates governance, raising fears that China's Chancay port could serve military logistics for the People's Liberation Army during wartime. 12.
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Evan Ellis reports that constant leadership turnover in Peru complicates governance, raising fears that China's Chancay port could serve mi...
S8 Ep520: Professor Evan Ellis reports that the US allows Venezuelan oil resale to Cuba's private sector to empower citizens, while Nicolas Maduro faces criminal proceedings in a formal New York courtroom. 11.
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Evan Ellis reports that the US allows Venezuelan oil resale to Cuba's private sector to empower citizens, while Nicolas Maduro faces crimin...
S8 Ep520: Professor Evan Ellis reports that a deadly clash between Cuban forces and an American speedboat underscores the island's dire economic crisis and massive blackouts caused by severe, ongoing petroleum shortages. 10.
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Evan Ellis reports that a deadly clash between Cuban forces and an American speedboat underscores the island's dire economic crisis and mas...
S8 Ep520: Professor Evan Ellis reports that the death of kingpin Nemesio Cervantes triggered nationwide gunplay and roadblocks in Mexico, highlighting cartel dominance and the personal nature of the security forces' fight. 9.
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Evan Ellis reports that the death of kingpin Nemesio Cervantes triggered nationwide gunplay and roadblocks in Mexico, highlighting cartel d...
S8 Ep520: Doug Messier reports that persistent thruster failures and engineering incompetence have marred Boeing's Starliner program, leaving astronauts marooned and NASA heavily dependent on SpaceX for crewed orbital missions. 8.
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Doug Messier reports that persistent thruster failures and engineering incompetence have marred Boeing's Starlinerprogram, leaving astronauts maroone...
S8 Ep520: Mary Anastasia O'Grady describes Cuba's regime reaching its limits, discussing the difficulty of replacing the leadership without causing total societal chaos, looting, or a power vacuum. 7.
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Anastasia O'Grady describes Cuba's regime reaching its limits, discussing the difficulty of replacing the leadership without causing total socie...
S8 Ep520: John Yoo argues that the tariff ruling proves the Court is not a partisan tool, but an independent body upholding constitutional boundaries and judicial ideology. 6.
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
John Yoo argues that the tariff ruling proves the Court is not a partisan tool, but an independent body upholding constitutional boundaries and judic...
S8 Ep520: John Yoo reports that in a 6-3 decision, the Court ruled that the IEEPA does not grant the president power to impose universal tariffs without explicit Congressional authorization. 5.
27 Feb 2026
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John Yoo reports that in a 6-3 decision, the Court ruled that the IEEPA does not grant the president power to impose universal tariffs without explic...
S8 Ep520: Arthur Herman argues that the American worldview rests on three Scottish pillars: unity of knowledge, common sense, and the harmonious integration of modern scientific discovery with ancient religious revelation. 4.
27 Feb 2026
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Arthur Herman argues that the American worldview rests on three Scottish pillars: unity of knowledge, common sense, and the harmonious integration of...
S8 Ep520: Arthur Herman contrasts the Scottish Enlightenment's focus on liberty with the French "general will," arguing that collectivism historically descends into state violence and tyranny. 3.
27 Feb 2026
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Arthur Herman contrasts the Scottish Enlightenment's focus on liberty with the French "general will," arguing that collectivism historically descends...
S8 Ep520: Anatol Lieven questions the lack of a clear strategy for US naval fleets near Iran, hoping for diplomatic compromise and economic opening rather than war. 2.
27 Feb 2026
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Anatol Lieven questions the lack of a clear strategy for US naval fleets near Iran, hoping for diplomatic compromise and economic opening rather than...
S8 Ep520: Anatol Lieven examines Europe's missing voice in Kremlin negotiations, highlighting hurdles like sanctions relief and Russia's demand for Ukrainian withdrawal from the contested Donbass territory. 1.
27 Feb 2026
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Anatol Lieven examines Europe's missing voice in Kremlin negotiations, highlighting hurdles like sanctions relief and Russia's demand for Ukrainian w...
S8 Ep519: Arthur Herman discusses the Scottish Enlightenment and the philosophical origins of "common sense," highlighting the influence of Thomas Reid, who argued that all humans share a basic set of perceptions that allow for shared judgments and the construction
26 Feb 2026
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Arthur Herman discusses the Scottish Enlightenment and the philosophical origins of "common sense," highlighting the influence of Thomas Reid, who arg...
S8 Ep519: Josiah Hessie shares his memoir about growing up among evangelical Christians in Iowa, noting the state's transition from a "purple state" that supported Barack Obama in 2008 to a different voting bloc by 2016 following significant youth outward migration
26 Feb 2026
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Josiah Hessie shares his memoir about growing up among evangelical Christians in Iowa, noting the state's transition from a "purple state" that suppor...
S8 Ep519: Doug Messier discusses the ongoing delays and technical failures of Boeing's Starliner project, explaining that Boeing is still struggling to identify the root causes of malfunctions in the thruster and reaction control systems.
26 Feb 2026
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Doug Messier discusses the ongoing delays and technical failures of Boeing's Starliner project, explaining that Boeing is still struggling to identify...
S8 Ep519: Mary O'Grady of the Wall Street Journal editorial page discusses the political crisis in Cuba, analyzing whether an "exit sanctuary" model could work for leader Miguel Díaz-Canel and expressing concern about the lack of a structure to maintain order if th
26 Feb 2026
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Mary Anastasia O'Grady of the Wall Street Journal editorial page discusses the political crisis in Cuba, analyzing whether an "exit sanctuary" model ...