The John Batchelor Show
Episodes
S8 Ep519: Bud Weinstein argues that coal remains a vital base load power source for the US grid, noting that while coal's share has dropped to 15-20%, these plants are critical because they operate 24/7, meeting high electricity demands that renewables cannot alway
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bud Weinstein argues that coal remains a vital base load power source for the US grid, noting that while coal's share has dropped to 15-20%, these pla...
S8 Ep519: Professor Evan Ellis of the US Army War College examines a recent shooting incident off the Cuban coast involving the Cuban Border Guard and a boat from Miami, contextualizing the event within Cuba's desperate economic situation, specifically its failing
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Evan Ellis of the US Army War College examines a recent shooting incident off the Cuban coast involving the Cuban Border Guard and a boat f...
S8 Ep518: SHOW SCHEDULE 2-25-2026
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1900 BAKUGordon Chang and Steve Yates discuss Japan deploying missiles near Taiwan and concerns regarding a potential Chinese biological weapons faci...
S8 Ep517: Craig Unger traces Trump's political ascent back to his 1987 Moscow trip, suggesting Russian connections and talking points have influenced his foreign policy for forty years. 16.
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Unger traces Trump's political ascent back to his 1987 Moscow trip, suggesting Russian connections and talking points have influenced his forei...
S8 Ep517: Craig Unger reports that the 2013 Miss Universe pageant in Moscow served as a platform for Trump to court Putin and oligarchs, marking a turning point as Russia transitioned into a mafia state. 15.
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Unger reports that the 2013 Miss Universe pageant in Moscow served as a platform for Trump to court Putin and oligarchs, marking a turning point...
S8 Ep517: Craig Unger reports that the Trump brand served as a status symbol for Russian oligarchs, facilitating money laundering in failed developments while FBI counterintelligence efforts reportedly failed to intervene. 14.
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Unger reports that the Trump brand served as a status symbol for Russian oligarchs, facilitating money laundering in failed developments while ...
S8 Ep517: Craig Unger explores how Trump's licensing model in Panama and elsewhere allowed the Russian mob to wash hundreds of millions through luxury real estate. 13.
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Unger explores how Trump's licensing model in Panama and elsewhere allowed the Russian mob to wash hundreds of millions through luxury real est...
S8 Ep517: Bob Zimmerman reports that astronomers are using infrared capabilities to identify a supernova's origin and detect the first heliosphere around a distant star, advancing our understanding of stellar deaths. 12.
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Zimmerman reports that astronomers are using infrared capabilities to identify a supernova's origin and detect the first heliosphere around a dist...
S8 Ep517: Bob Zimmerman details a helium flow problem that cancelled the Artemis March launch, while SpaceX continues breaking records for booster reuse and commercial efficiency. 11.
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Zimmerman details a helium flow problem that cancelled the Artemis March launch, while SpaceX continues breaking records for booster reuse and com...
S8 Ep517: Michael Bernstam describes Europe's liberation from Russian energy, replaced by cheap American and Qatari LNG, leaving Russia with abandoned gas fields and flaring wells. 10.
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Bernstam describes Europe's liberation from Russian energy, replaced by cheap American and Qatari LNG, leaving Russia with abandoned gas fiel...
S8 Ep517: Andrea Stricker discusses reports that the Iranian regime used illicit chemicals and pharmaceutical-based agents to debilitate protesters during recent, highly lethal national unrest. 9.
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea Stricker discusses reports that the Iranian regime used illicit chemicals and pharmaceutical-based agents to debilitate protesters during rece...
S8 Ep517: Jonathan Adler reports that following the tariff decision, the administration must now use specific statutes with procedural strings, limiting the president's ability to adjust trade penalties on a whim. 8E
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Adler reports that following the tariff decision, the administration must now use specific statutes with procedural strings, limiting the pre...
S8 Ep517: Jonathan Adler explains the Supreme Court ruling that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not grant the president unilateral power to impose taxes or tariffs. 7.
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Adler explains the Supreme Court ruling that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not grant the president unilateral power t...
S8 Ep517: Simon Constable reports that the UK government faces investigations for allegedly threatening media personalities and smearing critics as pro-Russian, while struggling with housing shortages and high taxes. 6.
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Simon Constable reports that the UK government faces investigations for allegedly threatening media personalities and smearing critics as pro-Russian...
S8 Ep517: Simon Constable reports on skyrocketing copper and silver prices alongside the arrest of Lord Mandelson for allegedly passing privileged state information to Jeffrey Epstein. 5.
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Simon Constable reports on skyrocketing copper and silver prices alongside the arrest of Lord Mandelson for allegedly passing privileged state inform...
S8 Ep517: Charles Burton and Gordon Chang debate the dangers of Canada's "strategic partnership" with China, focusing on espionage operations, the potential expulsion from Five Eyes, and theft of aerospace technology. 4.
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Burton and Gordon Chang debate the dangers of Canada's "strategic partnership" with China, focusing on espionage operations, the potential exp...
S8 Ep517: Charles Burton and Gordon Chang analyze Mark Carney's shift toward Beijing, seeking trade concessions like visa-free access while Canadians harbor resentment over Trump's proposed tariffs and economic policies. 3.
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Burton and Gordon Chang analyze Mark Carney's shift toward Beijing, seeking trade concessions like visa-free access while Canadians harbor res...
S8 Ep517: Rebecca Grant and Gordon Chang detail the US Navy's massive deployment around Iran to counter Chinese-supported missile threats and prepare for possible sustained offensive strike options. 2.
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca Grant and Gordon Chang detail the US Navy's massive deployment around Iran to counter Chinese-supported missile threats and prepare for possib...
S8 Ep517: Gordon Chang and Steve Yates discuss Japan deploying missiles near Taiwan and concerns regarding a potential Chinese biological weapons facility discovered in Las Vegas. 1.
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gordon Chang and Steve Yates discuss Japan deploying missiles near Taiwan and concerns regarding a potential Chinese biological weapons facility disco...
S8 Ep516: Preview for later today: Charles Burton reports that Prime Minister Mark Carney is shifting from labeling China a threat to seeking a strategic partnership, aligning with Chinese rhetoric despite Canada's overwhelming trade reliance on America.
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Preview for later today: Charles Burton reports that Prime Minister Mark Carney is shifting from labeling China a threat to seeking a strategic partne...
S8 Ep516: Preview for later today: Michael Bernstam reports that Europe has found new energy sources, ending its dependency on Russian gas, leaving Russia facing lost markets and resorting to flaring gas as its economic future grows increasingly dim.
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Preview for later today: Michael Bernstam reports that Europe has found new energy sources, ending its dependency on Russian gas, leaving Russia facin...
S8 Ep515: Preview for later today: Andrea Stricker discusses concerns regarding Iran's chemical weapons stockpile, their alleged use against protesters, and the distribution of these dangerous agents to regional terrorist surrogates.
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Preview for later today: Andrea Stricker discusses concerns regarding Iran's chemical weapons stockpile, their alleged use against protesters, and the...
S8 Ep515: Preview for later today: Craig Unger explores how $40 to $60 trillion in offshore banking fuels international scandals, money laundering, and political turmoil involving figures like Trump and Putin.
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Preview for later today: Craig Unger explores how $40 to $60 trillion in offshore banking fuels international scandals, money laundering, and politica...
S8 Ep515: Preview for later today: Steve Yates outlines China's efforts to undermine US interests globally, including its involvement in the Ukraine war, Middle East tensions, and influence across the Americas.
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Preview for later today: Steve Yates outlines China's efforts to undermine US interests globally, including its involvement in the Ukraine war, Middle...
S8 Ep515: Preview for later today: Bob Zimmerman examines the challenges facing NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman as he manages the slow, costly, and troubled SLS rocket program amidst ongoing technical safety concerns.
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Preview for later today: Bob Zimmerman examines the challenges facing NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman as he manages the slow, costly, and troubled S...
S8 Ep514: SHOW SCHEDULE 2-24-2026
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1896 PERSIAElizabeth Peak, columnist for The Hill and Fox News, discusses Wall Street's AI "doom" narrative, the disruption of white-collar professio...
S8 Ep513: Gregory Copley reports that King Charles is navigating a crisis involving Prince Andrew's arrest and Prime Minister Starmer's appointment of Ambassador Mendelson, both linked to the widening Jeffrey Epstein scandal. 16.
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gregory Copleyreports that King Charles is navigating a crisis involving Prince Andrew's arrest and Prime Minister Starmer's appointment of Ambassado...
S8 Ep513: Gregory Copley reports that President Zelensky warns Putin is untrustworthy as the war reaches four years, while Copley suggests the conflict persists primarily because of continued external Western funding and arms. 15.
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gregory Copley reports that President Zelensky warns Putin is untrustworthy as the war reaches four years, while Copley suggests the conflict persist...
S8 Ep513: Gregory Copley reports that Prime Minister Starmer is blocking US use of British bases in Cyprus and Diego Garcia for Iran strikes, causing a terminal rift with President Donald Trump. 14.
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gregory Copley reports that Prime Minister Starmer is blocking US use of British bases in Cyprus and Diego Garciafor Iran strikes, causing a terminal...
S8 Ep513: Gregory Copley reports that amid a military buildup and failing talks, President Trump is considering kinetic action against Iran's clerical leadership, while the Iranian people remain largely anti-regime. 13.
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gregory Copley reports that amid a military buildup and failing talks, President Trump is considering kinetic action against Iran's clerical leadersh...
S8 Ep512: Michael Toth, Research Director of the Civitas Institute, defends financialization against critics, arguing that expanded market participation through 401ks and deregulation drives median income growth and American productivity compared to Europe. 12.
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Toth, Research Director of the Civitas Institute, defends financialization against critics, arguing that expanded market participation throug...
S8 Ep512: Michael Toth, Research Director of the Civitas Institute, compares the thriving US equity markets with Europe's "eurosclerosis," attributing American growth to deregulation and dynamism while critiquing Europe's failure to produce new unicorns. 11.
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Toth, Research Director of the Civitas Institute, compares the thriving US equity markets with Europe's "eurosclerosis," attributing American...
S8 Ep512: David Livingston of The Space Show and Kishalay De of Columbia University outline future astronomical surveys using advanced telescopes to identify more "disappearing" stars, aiming to create a comprehensive population road map for black hole formation. 1
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
David Livingston of The Space Show and Kishalay De of Columbia University outline future astronomical surveys using advanced telescopes to identify m...
S8 Ep512: David Livingston of The Space Show and Kishalay De of Columbia University discuss a star collapsing into a black hole without a supernova, challenging established theories about the minimum mass required for such cosmic events. 9.
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
David Livingston of The Space Show and Kishalay De of Columbia University discuss a star collapsing into a black hole without a supernova, challengin...
S8 Ep512: Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, analyzes Hezbollah's remaining missile arsenal, Israeli deterrence strategies, and the security vacuum in Syria following the escape of ISIS relatives from detention camps
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, analyzes Hezbollah's remaining missile arsenal, Israeli deterrenc...
S8 Ep512: Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, discusses the massive US armada near Iran and whether military pressure or internal protests can force the regime to negotiate on missiles and proxies. 7.
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, discusses the massive USarmada near Iran and whether military pre...
S8 Ep512: Mary Kissel, Executive Vice President at Stevens Incorporated, explains how unpredictable tariff policies create business uncertainty, hindering capital investment despite potential strategic benefits in managing trade relations with aggressive regimes li
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Kissel, Executive Vice President at Stevens Incorporated, explains how unpredictable tariff policies create business uncertainty, hindering capi...
S8 Ep512: Mary Kissel, Executive Vice President at Stevens Incorporated, analyzes the US naval buildup near Iran, exploring potential regime change and the interconnected nature of global authoritarian threats from Russia to Beijing. 5.
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Kissel, Executive Vice President at Stevens Incorporated, analyzes the US naval buildup near Iran, exploring potential regime change and the int...
S8 Ep511: Judy Dempsey of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and Thaddeus McCotter of American Greatnessdiscuss the upcoming State of the Union, questioning the administration's economic messaging and the looming societal disruptions caused by AI disp
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Judy Dempsey of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and Thaddeus McCotter of American Greatnessdiscuss the upcoming State of the Union, que...
S8 Ep511: Thaddeus McCotter of American Greatness and Judy Dempsey of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peaceanalyze the ongoing Ukraine conflict, debating European unity, the untrustworthiness of Putin, and the difficult search for a consensus-driven offram
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thaddeus McCotter of American Greatness and Judy Dempsey of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peaceanalyze the ongoing Ukraine conflict, debat...
S8 Ep511: Elizabeth Peak, columnist for The Hill and Fox News, criticizes Mayor Mamdani's inexperienced response to a deadly blizzard, arguing his ideological refusal to seek veteran advice endangers vulnerable citizens during extreme weather emergencies. 2.
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Elizabeth Peak, columnist for The Hill and Fox News, criticizes Mayor Mamdani's inexperienced response to a deadly blizzard, arguing his ideological ...
S8 Ep511: Elizabeth Peak, columnist for The Hill and Fox News, discusses AI's disruptive potential on Wall Street, emphasizing the need for human oversight while exploring broader market anxieties including trade tariffs and geopolitical tensions. 1.
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Elizabeth Peak, columnist for The Hill and Fox News, discusses AI's disruptive potential on Wall Street, emphasizing the need for human oversight whi...
S8 Ep510: Preview for later today: Astronomer Kishalay De discusses a supernova from a 13-solar-mass star, challenging theories that only larger stars explode and revealing complexities in predicting stellar deaths.
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Preview for later today: Astronomer Kishalay De discusses a supernova from a 13-solar-mass star, challenging theories that only larger stars explode...
S8 Ep510: Preview for later today: Gregory Copley discusses Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership crisis, where scandals and internal party opposition threaten to trigger new national elections or parliamentary suspension.
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Preview for later today: Gregory Copley discusses Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership crisis, where scandals and internal party opposition threat...
S8 Ep510: Preview for later today: Michael Toth attributes US economic superiority over Europe to "Eurosclerosis," arguing that excessive Brussels regulations stifle the market competition and growth found in America.
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Preview for later today: Michael Toth attributes US economic superiority over Europe to "Eurosclerosis," arguing that excessive Brussels regulations s...
S8 Ep510: Preview for later today: Bob Zimmerman details the latest SLS rocket delays, highlighting NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman's discomfort with the program's slow pace and lingering technical safety issues.
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Preview for later today: Bob Zimmerman details the latest SLS rocket delays, highlighting NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman's discomfort with the prog...
S8 Ep509: Preview for later today: Jonathan Schanzer explains that the Iranian regime is vulnerable due to economic malaise and unrest, lacking conventional military power to withstand a significant US attack.
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Preview for later today: Jonathan Schanzer explains that the Iranian regime is vulnerable due to economic malaise and unrest, lacking conventional mil...
S8 Ep508: Preview for later today: Liz Peek joins John Batchelor to discuss how AI developments are causing market sell-offs in software and logistics, prompting investors to seek alternatives to MAG 7 stocks.
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Preview for later today: Liz Peek joins John Batchelor to discuss how AI developments are causing market sell-offs in software and logistics, promptin...
S8 Ep507: SHOW WSCHEDULE 2-23-26
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cartel leader El Mencho of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel is killed in a military raid, triggering retaliatory violence across Mexico as Bill Rogg...
S8 Ep506: Edmund Fitton-Brown and Bill Roggio evaluate the limitations of air power against the Houthis and debate whether US strikes could effectively decapitate or reform Iran's deeply unpopular and corrupt regime. 16.
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Edmund Fitton-Brown and Bill Roggio evaluate the limitations of air power against the Houthis and debate whether USstrikes could effectively decapita...
S8 Ep506: Edmund Fitton-Brown and Bill Roggio examine Iran's potential responses to US military pressure, contrasting diplomatic signals with threats of offensive missile deployment and regional proxy warfare. 15.
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Edmund Fitton-Brown and Bill Roggio examine Iran's potential responses to US military pressure, contrasting diplomatic signals with threats of offens...
S8 Ep506: Ahmad Sharawi and Bill Roggio debate the chaotic Syrian civil war, noting the complex web of actors including the SDF and Turkey, while criticizing the US withdrawal and strategy. 14.
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ahmad Sharawi and Bill Roggio debate the chaotic Syrian civil war, noting the complex web of actors including the SDF and Turkey, while criticizing th...
S8 Ep506: Ahmad Sharawi and Bill Roggio discuss the closure of Al-Hol camp in Syria, warning that releasing ISIS-affiliated families risks resurgence due to deep radicalization and lack of oversight. 13.
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ahmad Sharawi and Bill Roggio discuss the closure of Al-Hol camp in Syria, warning that releasing ISIS-affiliated families risks resurgence due to de...
S8 Ep506: David Daoud explains Israeli "policing" on the Lebanon border using quadcopters and stun grenades to deter Hezbollah and allow displaced northern residents to safely return. 12.
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
David Daoud explains Israeli "policing" on the Lebanon border using quadcopters and stun grenades to deter Hezbollahand allow displaced northern resi...
S8 Ep506: Morris Tan details the jailing of South Korea's ex-president, alleging election fraud by the current administration and a shift toward alignment with North Korea's regime. 11.
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Morris Tan details the jailing of South Korea's ex-president, alleging election fraud by the current administration and a shift toward alignment with...
S8 Ep506: General Blaine Holt analyzes China's J-35, noting it uses stolen F-35 designs but suffers from engine unreliability and systemic corruption within Chinese military procurement systems. 10.
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
General Blaine Holt analyzes China's J-35, noting it uses stolen F-35 designs but suffers from engine unreliability and systemic corruption within Ch...
S8 Ep506: Jonathan Sayeh describes growing internal Iranian dissent, where students favor a pre-1979 Persian identity and the Crown Prince over the current "occupying" Islamic Republic of Iran. 9.
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Sayeh describes growing internal Iranian dissent, where students favor a pre-1979 Persian identity and the Crown Prince over the current "occ...
S8 Ep505: Bill Roggio and John Hardie analyze the conflict as it enters its fifth year, with negotiations stalled and Putin maintaining maximalist demands, while assessing Russian casualty rates and the grinding war of exhaustion. 8.
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Roggio and John Hardie analyze the conflict as it enters its fifth year, with negotiations stalled and Putinmaintaining maximalist demands, while...
S8 Ep505: Bill Roggio and John Hardie reflect on four years of war in Ukraine, examining initial intelligence failures regarding Russian capabilities and the subsequent shift toward defensive, drone-centric modern warfare. 7.
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Roggio and John Hardie reflect on four years of war in Ukraine, examining initial intelligence failures regarding Russian capabilities and the s...
S8 Ep505: Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddius McCotter assess the US withdrawal from Syria, leaving minority groups vulnerable while ISIS resurges, while also covering Azerbaijan's regional influence and the stalemate over Hamas disarmament. 6.
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddius McCotter assess the US withdrawal from Syria, leaving minority groups vulnerable while ISIS resurges, while also coveri...
S8 Ep505: Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddius McCotter report on massive casualties following Iranian protests and the buildup of US forces, discussing potential regime change and regional mobilization of proxy groups. 5.
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddius McCotter report on massive casualties following Iranian protests and the buildup of US forces, discussing potential reg...
S8 Ep505: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa explore Cuba's severe oil crisis and potential democratic transitions as Venezuelan support collapses and Lula da Silva seeks cooperation with the United States government. 4.
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa explore Cuba's severe oil crisis and potential democratic transitions as Venezuelan support collapses and...
S8 Ep505: Following El Mencho's death, Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa discuss the impact on Brazil and Venezuela, highlighting the Trump administration's aggressive strategy to dismantle organized crime throughout Latin America. 3.
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Following El Mencho's death, Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa discuss the impact on Brazil and Venezuela, highlighting the Trump administra...
S8 Ep505: John Batchelor and Bill Roggio examine the US fleet near Iran, questioning the effectiveness of air power alone against ideologically committed regimes like the Houthis. 2.
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
John Batchelor and Bill Roggio examine the US fleet near Iran, questioning the effectiveness of air power alone against ideologically committed regim...
S8 Ep505: Cartel leader El Mencho of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel is killed in a military raid, triggering retaliatory violence across Mexico as Bill Roggio analyzes the limits of counterterrorism and demand. 1.
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cartel leader El Mencho of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel is killed in a military raid, triggering retaliatory violence across Mexico as Bill Roggi...
S8 Ep504: Preview for later today: David Daoud of the FDD joins us to report that the IDF is deploying silent quadcopters along the Israel-Lebanon border to drop stun grenades and issue warnings, targeting suspicious individuals and potentially Hezbollah-linked str
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Preview for later today: David Daoud of the FDD joins us to report that the IDF is deploying silent quadcopters along the Israel-Lebanon border to dro...
S8 Ep504: Preview for later today. Edmund Fitton Brown and Bill Roggio of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies report that while not fully defeated, Houthi forces were prevented from massing to capture Marib because US air power threatened to shred any concent
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Preview for later today. Edmund Fitton Brown and Bill Roggio of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies report that while not fully defeated, Houthi...
S8 Ep504: Preview for later today. John Hardie and Bill Roggio of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies explain Vladimir Putin remains committed to making Ukraine a vassal state, rejecting land for peace deals while demanding demilitarization and the end of NAT
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Preview for later today. John Hardie and Bill Roggio of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies explain Vladimir Putin remains committed to making U...
S8 Ep504: Preview for later today. Ahmad Sharawi and Bill Roggio analyze Syria facing two paths: becoming a stabilized regional power or descending into worse conflict than the civil war, as current US strategies are questioned by regional observers.
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Preview for later today. Ahmad Sharawi and Bill Roggio analyze Syria facing two paths: becoming a stabilized regional power or descending into worse c...
S8 Ep503: General Blaine Holt, United States Air Force retired, explains that despite stealing F-35 plans, China struggles with the J-35 due to systemic corruption, with patronage and lack of merit-based promotion compromising their advanced military hardware produ
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
General Blaine Holt, United States Air Force retired, explains that despite stealing F-35 plans, China struggles with the J-35 due to systemic corrup...
S8 Ep503: Alejandro Peña Esclusa of the Venezuelan opposition reports that following high-level US visits, Cuban assets began exiting Venezuela, with Delcy Rodriguez reportedly leading a directed government under US guidance signaling a major shift in influence.
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alejandro Peña Esclusa of the Venezuelan opposition reports that following high-level US visits, Cuban assets began exiting Venezuela, with Delcy Ro...
S8 Ep502: Michael Vlahos as Germanicus and Gaius lament the decline of Latin fluency that once united historical elites from seventeenth-century diplomats to America's Founders, warning that society is sinking into primitive forms because young people no longer r
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Vlahos as Germanicus and Gaius lament the decline of Latin fluency that once united historical elites from seventeenth-century diplomats to A...
S8 Ep502: Michael Vlahos as Germanicus compares Emperor Nero's struggles with the Roman Senate to President Trump's friction with the American judiciary, characterizing Trump's theatrical style as strategic maneuvering while introducing the Epstein files as a moder
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Vlahos as Germanicus compares Emperor Nero's struggles with the Roman Senate to President Trump'sfriction with the American judiciary, charac...
S8 Ep502: Michael Vlahos as Germanicus and Gaius use the legendary Spartan-Argos Battle of the Champions to frame the twenty-first-century standoff between America and Iran, arguing that American reliance on the magical fetish of air power ignores the historical re
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Vlahos as Germanicus and Gaius use the legendary Spartan-Argos Battle of the Champions to frame the twenty-first-century standoff between Ame...
S8 Ep501: Neil Lanctot concludes with the Zimmerman Telegram sealing America's entry into WWI, followed by the eventual deaths of Roosevelt and Wilson and Jane Addams's later Nobel Peace Prize. 8
23 Feb 2026
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Neil Lanctot concludes with the Zimmerman Telegram sealing America's entry into WWI, followed by the eventual deaths of Roosevelt and Wilson and Jane ...
S8 Ep501: Neil Lanctot recounts Wilson's narrow victory and his proposal of peace without victory, examining the president's segregationist views and Jane Addams's persistent efforts toward international pacifism. 7
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Neil Lanctot recounts Wilson's narrow victory and his proposal of peace without victory, examining the president's segregationist views and Jane Adda...
S8 Ep501: Neil Lanctot covers Charles Evans Hughes winning the Republican nomination, forcing Roosevelt to abandon Progressives, while suffrage leaders pressure candidates to support a federal amendment during the 1916 campaign. 6
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Neil Lanctot covers Charles Evans Hughes winning the Republican nomination, forcing Roosevelt to abandon Progressives, while suffrage leaders pressur...
S8 Ep501: Neil Lanctot explains how following the Sussex sinking, Wilson faces pressure to sever German ties, as international ambassadors clash and German leaders grow increasingly distrustful of the American president. 5
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Neil Lanctot explains how following the Sussex sinking, Wilson faces pressure to sever German ties, as international ambassadors clash and German lea...
S8 Ep501: Neil Lanctot discusses Roosevelt campaigning for military preparedness for Republican favor, while Wilson embarks on a speaking tour to convince the skeptical Midwest of necessary national defense buildup. 4
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Neil Lanctot discusses Roosevelt campaigning for military preparedness for Republican favor, while Wilson embarks on a speaking tour to convince the ...
S8 Ep501: Neil Lanctot describes the sinking of the Lusitania forcing Wilson to navigate war demands, leading to William Jennings Bryan's resignation and the rise of Edith Galt's significant influence on the president. 3
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Neil Lanctot describes the sinking of the Lusitania forcing Wilson to navigate war demands, leading to William Jennings Bryan's resignation and the r...
S8 Ep501: Neil Lanctot recounts Jane Addams establishing the Women's Peace Party and traveling through 1915 Europe, attempting shuttle diplomacy while facing intense domestic criticism for her bold pacifist activism. 2
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
S8 Ep501: Neil Lanctot introduces Jane Addams, Theodore Roosevelt, and Woodrow Wilson in 1912, examining their distinct intellectual backgrounds and competing visions for America's reformist future during the Progressive era. 1
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Neil Lanctot introduces Jane Addams, Theodore Roosevelt, and Woodrow Wilson in 1912, examining their distinct intellectual backgrounds and competing ...
S8 Ep500: Josh Rogin explores the politicized investigation into COVID-19's origins at the Wuhan Institute of Virology and characterizes the US-China confrontation as a long-term generational struggle. 8
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Rogin explores the politicized investigation into COVID-19's origins at the Wuhan Institute of Virology and characterizes the US-China confronta...
S8 Ep500: Josh Rogin details the 2020 trade deal signing just as Matthew Pottinger attempted to warn a distracted White House about the emerging COVID-19 threat in Wuhan. 7
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Rogin details the 2020 trade deal signing just as Matthew Pottinger attempted to warn a distracted White Houseabout the emerging COVID-19 threat...
S8 Ep500: Josh Rogin explains how the CCP exploits academic integration through the Thousand Talents Plan and how Wall Street continues to resist decoupling despite national security risks. 6
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Rogin explains how the CCP exploits academic integration through the Thousand Talents Plan and how Wall Street continues to resist decoupling de...
S8 Ep500: Josh Rogin examines whether the US-China rivalry is a new Cold War and how the CCP enforces its political agenda on American companies like the NBA through exported censorship. 5
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Rogin examines whether the US-China rivalry is a new Cold War and how the CCP enforces its political agenda on American companies like the NBA t...
S8 Ep500: Josh Rogin discusses the 301 report on intellectual property theft, the shift toward an Indo-Pacific strategy, and the chaotic arrest of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou in 2018. 4
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Rogin discusses the 301 report on intellectual property theft, the shift toward an Indo-Pacific strategy, and the chaotic arrest of Huawei CFO M...
S8 Ep500: Josh Rogin reveals the Bingo Club, a secret group tracking Chinese influence in American society, and discusses allegations regarding elite corruption and the CCP's United Front operations. 3
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Rogin reveals the Bingo Club, a secret group tracking Chinese influence in American society, and discusses allegations regarding elite corruptio...
S8 Ep500: Josh Rogin describes the conflict between Trump's Wall Street advisors seeking trade deals and hardliners pushing for a trade war during the early 2017 Mar-a-Lago summit with Xi Jinping. 2
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Rogin describes the conflict between Trump's Wall Street advisors seeking trade deals and hardliners pushing for a trade war during the early 20...
S8 Ep500: Josh Rogin explains how Trump's 2016 victory upended the Obama administration's optimistic China policy, leading to immediate diplomatic confusion regarding Taiwan and China's territorial integrity claims. 1
23 Feb 2026
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Josh Rogin explains how Trump's 2016 victory upended the Obama administration's optimistic China policy, leading to immediate diplomatic confusion re...
S8 Ep499: Colonel Grant Newsham discusses Document 9, which targets Western ideas for destruction, alongside China's massive military buildup and the devastating political consequences of a potential fall of Taiwan for American credibility. 4
23 Feb 2026
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Colonel Grant Newsham discusses Document 9, which targets Western ideas for destruction, alongside China'smassive military buildup and the devastatin...
S8 Ep499: Colonel Grant Newsham explores why economic intertwining will not prevent war, noting China's willingness to endure domestic hardship for national rejuvenation and the failure of Western appeasement strategies to deter aggression. 3
23 Feb 2026
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Colonel Grant Newsham explores why economic intertwining will not prevent war, noting China's willingness to endure domestic hardship for national re...
S8 Ep499: Colonel Grant Newsham explains Xi Jinping's psychological warfare tactics and mal-marketing strategies designed to make Americans dependent while China telegraphs military expansion through bases like Djibouti surrounding US interests globally. 2v
23 Feb 2026
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Colonel Grant Newsham explains Xi Jinping's psychological warfare tactics and mal-marketing strategies designed to make Americans dependent while Chin...
S8 Ep499: Colonel Grant Newsham describes how China attacked Baltimore through economic subversion and fentanyl, detailing US policy failures that welcomed China into the WTO despite missed requirements and systematic exploitation of American industry. 1vv
23 Feb 2026
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Colonel Grant Newsham describes how China attacked Baltimore through economic subversion and fentanyl, detailing US policy failures that welcomed Chi...
S8 Ep499: Jonathan Pelson proposes using Open RAN and Western strengths in cloud technology and software to break Huawei's dominance through permissionless innovation and diverse ecosystems challenging Chinese telecommunications monopoly. 4
23 Feb 2026
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Jonathan Pelson proposes using Open RAN and Western strengths in cloud technology and software to break Huawei'sdominance through permissionless inno...
S8 Ep499: onathan Pelson details Huawei's aggressive wolf culture and the alarming discovery of its equipment surrounding US nuclear missile bases, highlighting a long-ignored national security threat requiring urgent attention. 3
23 Feb 2026
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onathan Pelson details Huawei's aggressive wolf culture and the alarming discovery of its equipment surrounding USnuclear missile bases, highlighting...
S8 Ep499: onathan Pelson reveals Huawei's links to Chinese state security, instances of stolen Lucent source code, and how the company leveraged low prices to penetrate European networks and critical infrastructure. 2
23 Feb 2026
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onathan Pelson reveals Huawei's links to Chinese state security, instances of stolen Lucent source code, and how the company leveraged low prices to ...
S8 Ep499: Jonathan Pelson recounts the evolution of Chinese telecommunications since 1980, AT&T's failure to predict the wireless market, and the early opportunistic founding of Huawei that exploited Western complacency. 1
23 Feb 2026
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Jonathan Pelson recounts the evolution of Chinese telecommunications since 1980, AT&T's failure to predict the wireless market, and the early ...
S8 Ep498: Jeremy Zakis reports irregular weather is driving venomous snakes into unusual residential locations, with a Victorian woman startled by a copperhead wrapping around her leg while Queensland's Whitsunday Islands face a python epidemic leading to tourist w
22 Feb 2026
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Jeremy Zakis reports irregular weather is driving venomous snakes into unusual residential locations, with a Victorianwoman startled by a copperhead ...
S8 Ep497: Jeremy Zakis describes Dallas, an eleven-year-old dog, patrolling to protect his property from aggressive cockatoos that previously dismantled a neighbor's roof, with a gang of up to seven birds conducting reconnaissance from a nearby pine tree while targ
22 Feb 2026
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Jeremy Zakis describes Dallas, an eleven-year-old dog, patrolling to protect his property from aggressive cockatoos that previously dismantled a ne...