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An investigative podcast hosted by world-renowned literary critic and publishing insider Bethanne Patrick. Book bans are on the rise across America. With the rise of social media, book publishers are losing their power as the industry gatekeepers. More and more celebrities and influencers are publishing books with ghostwriters. Writing communities are splintering because members are at cross purposes about their mission. Missing Pages is an investigative podcast about the book publishing ind ...
Welcome to Crimetown, a series produced by Marc Smerling and Zac Stuart-Pontier in partnership with Gimlet Media. Each season, we investigate the culture of crime in a different city. In Season 2, Crimetown heads to the heart of the Rust Belt: Detroit, Michigan. From its heyday as Motor City to its rebirth as the Brooklyn of the Midwest, Detroit’s history reflects a series of issues that strike at the heart of American identity: race, poverty, policing, loss of industry, the war on drugs, an ...
Timeless Practical Wisdom For Living a Meaningful Life Inspiring stories and practical advice from creatives, entrepreneurs, change-makers, misfits, and rebels to help you become successful on your own terms Our listeners say, “If TEDTalks met Oprah you’d have the Unmistakable Creative.” Eliminate the feeling of being stuck in your life, blocked in your creativity, and discover higher levels of meaning and purpose in your life and career. Listen to deeply personal, insightful, and thought-pr ...
The Slate Daily feed includes new episodes from more than 30 shows in the Slate Podcast Network. You'll get thought provoking analysis, storytelling, and commentary on everything from news and politics to arts, culture, technology, and entertainment. Discover new shows you never knew you were missing.
Lyn and Chris Dawson appear to have the perfect marriage. He's a star footballer and popular high school teacher. She's a devoted wife and mother. They share a beautiful home above Sydney's northern beaches. But when Lyn goes missing, dark secrets are buried. This is no fairytale, but a sordid story of strangely close twin brothers, teenage student lovers, and probable murder. The Australian's Hedley Thomas digs deep into a cold case which has been unsolved for 36 years, uncovering startling ...
SpyCast, the official podcast of the International Spy Museum, is a journey into the shadows of international espionage. Each week, host Sasha Ingber brings you the latest insights and intriguing tales from spies, secret agents, and covert communicators, with a focus on how this secret world reaches us all in our everyday lives. Tune in to discover the critical role intelligence has played throughout history and today. Brought to you from Airwave, Goat Rodeo, and the International Spy Museum ...
As She Rises brings together local poets and activists from throughout North America to depict the effects of climate change on their home and their people. Each episode carries the listener to a new place through a collection of voices, local recordings and soundscapes. Stories span from the Louisiana Bayou, to the tundras of Alaska to the drying bed of the Colorado River. Centering the voices of native women and women of color, As She Rises personalizes the elusive magnitude of climate cha ...
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The Seen and the Unseen, hosted by Amit Varma, features longform conversations that aim to give deep insights into the subjects being discussed. Timeless and bingeworthy.
“How could this owl, who was born in captivity, lived his whole life in a cage, how could he possibly survive? He's going to be dead in a few days. That's what everybody thought.” – Christine Mott In February 2023, a Eurasian eagle-owl named Flaco made headlines—and captured hearts—when he escaped from his small enclosure at the Central Park Zoo. Born in captivity and unable to fly or hunt, Flaco defied every expectation. In just weeks, he taught himself to soar across the Manhattan skyline, hunt for his own food, and live as freely as an owl could in a city of concrete and glass. For more than a year, New Yorkers spotted him perched in Central Park, on high-rises, even outside apartment windows—cheering him on as a symbol of resilience and freedom. Today’s guest, attorney and lifelong animal advocate Christine Mott, has immortalized Flaco’s story in her new children’s book, Free Bird: Flaco the Owl’s Dreams Take Flight . Told from Flaco’s perspective, the book celebrates courage, hope, and the right of all animals to live free—without cages or confinement—while gently encouraging young readers to see captivity through an animal’s eyes. This conversation is about Flaco’s extraordinary journey, the lessons he left behind, and how one small owl sparked big changes for animals in New York and beyond. Links: https://lanternpm.org/book/free-bird/…
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The John Batchelor Show is a hard news-analysis radio program on current events, world history, global politics and natural sciences. Based in New York City for two decades, the show has travelled widely to report, from the Middle East to the South Caucasus to the Arabian Peninsula and East Asia.
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The John Batchelor Show is a hard news-analysis radio program on current events, world history, global politics and natural sciences. Based in New York City for two decades, the show has travelled widely to report, from the Middle East to the South Caucasus to the Arabian Peninsula and East Asia.
CONTINUED HEADLINE: Peru's Political Crisis Deepens as President's Approval Hits 2% GUEST NAME: Evan Ellis SUMMARY: Peru's President Dina Boluarte faces 2-3% approval amid crime and corruption. The 2026 election features candidates including Keiko Fujimori . China dominates Peru's economy through mining investments and the Chancay port. Brazil's Bolsonaro received 27-year sentence for alleged assassination plot against Lula , polarizing society and pushing Brazil toward BRICS nations. 1936…
HEADLINE: Peru's Political Crisis Deepens as President's Approval Hits 2% GUEST NAME: Evan Ellis SUMMARY: Peru's President Dina Boluarte faces 2-3% approval amid crime and corruption. The 2026 election features candidates including Keiko Fujimori . China dominates Peru's economy through mining investments and the Chancay port. Brazil's Bolsonaro received 27-year sentence for alleged assassination plot against Lula , polarizing society and pushing Brazil toward BRICS nations. 1945 LIMA…
CONTINUED HEADLINE: Trump EPA Faces Uphill Battle to Reverse Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding GUEST NAME: Jonathan Adler SUMMARY: The Trump administration's EPA attempts to reverse the 2009 "endangerment finding" for greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act . Recent Supreme Court rulings, including Loper Bright , ironically make reversal more difficult by eliminating Chevron deference . Courts will focus on statutory language and prior decisions, requiring the EPA to justify reversing decades of statements. 1953…
HEADLINE: Trump EPA Faces Uphill Battle to Reverse Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding GUEST NAME: Jonathan Adler SUMMARY: The Trump administration's EPA attempts to reverse the 2009 "endangerment finding" for greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act . Recent Supreme Court rulings, including Loper Bright , ironically make reversal more difficult by eliminating Chevron deference . Courts will focus on statutory language and prior decisions, requiring the EPA to justify reversing decades of statements. 1955…
HEADLINE: King Charles III Hosts Magnificent State Dinner at Windsor Castle GUEST NAME: Conrad Black SUMMARY: King Charles III and Queen Camilla hosted the President and First Lady at Windsor Castle in a "magnificently done" state dinner. The King demonstrated graciousness and dignified conduct. The President's speech acknowledged America's origins from the British Empire and highlighted Anglo-American cooperation, referencing partnerships like Churchill-Roosevelt and Reagan-Thatcher . 1825 WINDSOR…
HEADLINE: US Industrial Policy Criticized as Ad-Hoc State Capitalism GUEST NAME: Veronique de Rugy SUMMARY: Veronique de Rugy analyzes government support for Intel and Nvidia's investment as state capitalism, distinct from cronyism. She criticizes government intervention, predicting poor outcomes when businesses operate under political pressure. The Trump administration's industrial policy lacks clear philosophy, creating uncertainty that could "kill investments" through unpredictable, reversible decisions. 1941…
CONTINUED HEADLINE: James Webb Telescope Probes Potentially Habitable Exoplanet TRAPPIST-1e GUEST NAME: Néstor Espinoza SUMMARY: Dr. Néstor Espinoza's team uses the James Webb Space Telescope to study TRAPPIST-1e , 40 light-years away in the habitable zone. Using transit method analysis, they've excluded certain atmospheric compositions like cloudless Venus-like atmospheres. The team employs TRAPPIST-1b as a "stellar anchor" to correct distortions, keeping alive hopes of finding atmospheres on red dwarf planets. 1811 ROYAL OBSERVATORY AT GREEWICH…
HEADLINE: James Webb Telescope Probes Potentially Habitable Exoplanet TRAPPIST-1e GUEST NAME: Néstor Espinoza SUMMARY: Dr. Néstor Espinoza's team uses the James Webb Space Telescope to study TRAPPIST-1e , 40 light-years away in the habitable zone. Using transit method analysis, they've excluded certain atmospheric compositions like cloudless Venus-like atmospheres. The team employs TRAPPIST-1b as a "stellar anchor" to correct distortions, keeping alive hopes of finding atmospheres on red dwarf planets. 1920 MERATE OBSERVATORY…
CONTINUED HEADLINE: FBI Closes Investigation Despite Massive Chinese Casino Corruption in US Territory GUEST NAME: Grant Newsham SUMMARY: Former CNMI Governor Arnold Palacios requested FBI investigation into $1.6 billion missing COVID funds and Chinese casino corruption. Imperial Pacific International (IPI) allegedly facilitated money laundering "hundreds of billions," influenced politicians including Governor Torres . CNMI remains only US territory granting visa-free access to Chinese visitors, raising national security concerns. JUNE 1944 SAIPAN…
HEADLINE: FBI Closes Investigation Despite Massive Chinese Casino Corruption in US Territory GUEST NAME: Grant Newsham SUMMARY: Former CNMI Governor Arnold Palacios requested FBI investigation into $1.6 billion missing COVID funds and Chinese casino corruption. Imperial Pacific International (IPI) allegedly facilitated money laundering "hundreds of billions," influenced politicians including Governor Torres . CNMI remains only US territory granting visa-free access to Chinese visitors, raising national security concerns. 1944 SAIPAN…
HEADLINE: India-China-Russia Axis Dismissed as Propaganda Despite Modi-Xi Handshake GUEST NAME: Sadanand Dhume SUMMARY: Sadanand Dhume dismisses speculation of an India-China-Russia "Eurasian axis" following Modi-Xi handshake at SCO summit as "nonsense." Relations remain hostile due to border disputes with tens of thousands of troops deployed. China's ties with Pakistan , supplying 80% of arms and investing through CPEC , further strain India relations. 1904 INDIA…
HEADLINE: Nvidia's Strategic $5 Billion Investment in Intel Reshapes US Chip Industry GUEST NAME: Chris Riegel SUMMARY: Nvidia , led by Jensen Huang , invests $5 billion in Intel , gaining access to manufacturing capabilities while Intel gets crucial funding. This partnership reduces Nvidia's reliance on TSMC and aligns with President Trump's "national champion strategy." The deal comes amid China's ban on Nvidia chips and China's struggle for technological self-sufficiency. 1933…
CONTINUED HEADLINE: UK Labour Party Faces Crisis as Starmer's Leadership Falters GUEST NAME: Anatol Lieven SUMMARY: Sir Keir Starmer faces "extremely unusual" unpopularity despite Labour's large majority. Potential replacements include Andy Burnham and Lucy Powell . Discontent stems from poor judgment, lack of progressive vision, and resentment over Jeremy Corbyn's removal. Labour risks massive defections to Corbyn's new radical left-wing party if Starmer's leadership continues. 1913…
HEADLINE: UK Labour Party Faces Crisis as Starmer's Leadership Falters GUEST NAME: Anatol Lieven SUMMARY: Sir Keir Starmer faces "extremely unusual" unpopularity despite Labour's large majority. Potential replacements include Andy Burnham and Lucy Powell . Discontent stems from poor judgment, lack of progressive vision, and resentment over Jeremy Corbyn's removal. Labour risks massive defections to Corbyn's new radical left-wing party if Starmer's leadership continues. 1868…
PREVIEW: GUEST NAME: Conrad Black SUMMARY: John Batchelor converses with Conrad Black about King Charles III's growth into his office. Black describes a dignified state dinner at Windsor Castle , contrasting it with a historical one involving Queen Victoria and Kaiser Wilhelm . Despite health challenges, Black praises King Charles's effective, high-end performance as king, noting his conduct with utmost dignity. WINDSOR CASTLE WATERLOO ROOM…
PREVIEW: GUEST NAME: Veronique de Rugy SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Veronique de Rugy about the Trump administration's inconsistent industrial policy. De Rugy explains it's transactional, based on "deal-by-deal" decisions, not a clear philosophy. She notes the logic is hard to follow, as it's not consistently about fighting China or semiconductors, citing Nvidia's sales to China. 1907 NYSE…
PREVIEW: GUEST NAME: Sadanand Dhume SUMMARY: John Batchelor and Sadanand Dhume discuss the "false narrative" of an India-China coalition. Dhume attributes this to "Chinese agitprop" and, significantly, "Russian agitprop." He emphasizes that Russia, leveraging its Soviet superpower past, remains the most sophisticated player in propaganda across the developing world, including South Asia, even surpassing China. 1900 BOMBAY…
PREVIEW: GUEST NAME: Néstor Espinoza SUMMARY: John Batchelor converses with astronomer Néstor Espinoza about TRAPPIST-1e , an exoplanet 40 light-years away, and its perceived atmosphere. Espinoza dreams of an unlimited budget to launch a "fleet of James Webbs" to survey hundreds or thousands of habitable exoplanets, aiming to determine the commonality of life beyond Earth, an idea supported by others like Daniel Apai . 1906 WAR OF THE WORLDS…
PREVIEW: GUEST NAME: Anatol Lieven SUMMARY: John Batchelor and Anatol Lieven discuss the UK political landscape, noting the decline of the Labour and Tory parties. Lieven observes that both established parties are unpopular, losing voters and MPs to more extreme factions. The rise of Nigel Farage's Reform Party on the right and Jeremy Corbyn's party on the left signifies a shift, with these parties now seen as more convincing representatives of their respective ideologies. 1828 DOWNING STREET…
PREVIEW: GUEST NAME: Grant Newsham SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Grant Newsham about concerning activities in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands , specifically Saipan . Newsham highlights the potential penetration of US territory by Chinese state security, citing missing casino funds and a no-visa policy for mainland Chinese travelers. He urges the FBI and Treasury to investigate Chinese casino corruption and influence, noting prior evidence that was not acted upon. JUNE-JULY 1944 SAIPAN…
PREVIEW: GUEST NAME: Chris Riegel SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Chris Riegel regarding Xi Jinping's decision to ban Chinese companies from purchasing Nvidia chips. Riegel explains this action will severely impede China's global competitiveness in chip manufacturing and AI. Due to US sanctions and this decision, China will struggle to access essential tools, expertise, and supply chains, causing their AI models and overall chip industry to fall further behind US growth. 1930…
CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR 9-17-2025 FIRST HOUR 9-915 HEADLINE: Global Tensions Escalate: Nuclear Drills, Urban Warfare, and Naval Probes Amidst Shifting Alliances GUEST NAME: Jeff McCausland SUMMARY: Russia conducts tactical nuclear drills with Belarus as drones probe Polish airspace, while Israel engages in difficult urban warfare in Gaza , and the US flexes naval power against Venezuela , all against a backdrop of potential regional miscalculations. Russia's Zapad 2025 includes tactical nuclear training with Belarus , as unidentified drones probe Polish territory. Israel faces six months of challenging urban combat in Gaza , learning from Fallujah . The US conducts naval exercises near Venezuela , potentially aimed at destabilizing Maduro . Regional flashpoints in Syria risk accidental escalation between Turkey and Israel . 1930 POLAND 915-930 CONTINUED HEADLINE: Global Tensions Escalate: Nuclear Drills, Urban Warfare, and Naval Probes Amidst Shifting Alliances GUEST NAME: Jeff McCausland SUMMARY: Russia conducts tactical nuclear drills with Belarus as drones probe Polish airspace, 930-945 HEADLINE: EU Schemes to Fund Ukraine with Frozen Russian Assets, While Oil Prices Fluctuate GUEST NAME: Michael Bernstam SUMMARY: The EU devises a "clever scheme" to fund Ukraine with Russia's frozen assets by converting cash into zero-interest bonds held by Euroclear , effectively confiscating the funds while navigating legal obstacles, as global oil markets remain volatile. The EU and G7 plan to use $170 billion of frozen Russian assets, largely held by Euroclear in Belgium , to fund Ukraine . This "confiscation" involves the European Union issuing zero-interest bonds to Euroclear , allowing cash to be transferred to Ukraine as an unpayable loan. Meanwhile, Brent crude oil prices fluctuate, influenced by sanctions and Trump's calls to stop buying Russian oil. 945-1000 HEADLINE: Challenging Prospect Theory: Increasing Sensitivity to Loss in Human Behavior GUEST NAME: Tim Kane SUMMARY: Professor Tim Kane questions Kahneman and Tversky's Prospect Theory , presenting experiments that suggest humans exhibit increasing sensitivity to loss, rather than diminishing, impacting our understanding of complex rationality beyond financial gambles. Professor Tim Kane challenges Kahneman and Tversky's Prospect Theory , arguing that while losses hurt more than gains, people show increasing sensitivity to successive losses, not diminishing sensitivity. His chocolate experiment demonstrated higher demands to part with each subsequent piece, suggesting a "complex rationality" that differs in non-financial contexts from pure monetary gambles. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 HEADLINE: Nepal's "Gen Z Revolution" Against Corruption and Inequality, Amidst Geopolitical Influence GUEST NAME: Kelly Currie SUMMARY: Nepal faces its biggest governance challenge in decades as disillusioned youth, frustrated by corrupt elites and deep inequality, ignite a "Gen Z revolution" marked by widespread protests, while China and India vie for influence in the poor, landlocked nation. Nepal is grappling with widespread "Gen Z" youth-led protests, marked by violence and targeting government institutions, driven by anger over corrupt elites and severe inequality. An interim government is forming to stabilize the country and organize elections. Meanwhile, Nepal , Asia's second poorest nation, is a growing battleground for influence between China and India . 1015-1030 HEADLINE: China's Deflationary Cycle: A Consequence of Overproduction and Centralized Control GUEST NAME: Anne Stevenson-Yang SUMMARY: China is mired in a fearful deflationary cycle driven by chronic overproduction and a government unable to shift from supply-side investment to stimulating consumption, perpetuating a "race to the bottom" under CCP leadership. China faces widespread deflation, causing consumer uncertainty and stemming from government-backed overproduction. The CCP leadership pours money into factories to meet GDP targets, despite overbuilt infrastructure and property. This "involution," or economy eating itself, continues due to a lack of innovative solutions and reluctance to cede economic control. 1030-1045 HEADLINE: China's Covert Strategic Support for Russia Fuels NATO Border Tensions GUEST NAME: Victoria Coates SUMMARY: China is actively supporting Russia's efforts to destabilize NATO's eastern flank, particularly through the Polish-Belarusian border, by pushing migrants and using proxies. This "partnership without limits," declared by Xi and Putin , aims to keep the United States entangled in European conflicts, preventing a focus on East Asia . Poland , however, remains resolute and is strengthening its defenses. China covertly aids Russia in destabilizing NATO via incidents on the Polish-Belarusian border, pushing migrants and using drones. This "partnership without limits" between Xi and Putin aims to keep the US preoccupied in Europe and the Middle East, preventing a focus on East Asia . Despite this, Poland , led by President Karol Nawrocki , remains resolute, strengthening its defenses and economy. 1045-1100 HEADLINE: China's EV Market Faces Global Headwinds and Domestic Overcapacity GUEST NAME: Alan Tonelson SUMMARY: Despite innovation, China's electric vehicle market, led by BYD , is experiencing production drops, price wars, and significant international pushback due to quality, surveillance fears, and predatory trade practices, exposing a broader economic deflation. China's EV market leader BYD saw production drops amidst price wars and over 150 producers. Global markets, including the US , Japan , Germany , and South Korea , resist Chinese EVs due to surveillance concerns and predatory trade practices. Beijing maintains employment through municipal loans, but widespread overcapacity and deflation are significant challenges. THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 HEADLINE: Commodity Prices Surge Amidst Global Demand and UK Political Turmoil GUEST NAME: Simon Constable SUMMARY: While the south of France enjoys a pleasant harvest, global commodity prices for essential metals and select food items are spiking due to high demand and supply constraints, mirroring political unrest and leadership challenges within the UK's Labour Party . Simon Constable reports on rising commodity prices: copper, iron ore, and aluminum are up due to high demand for data centers and supply issues. Coffee prices have spiked by 51%, though cocoa and Brent crude have moderated. In the UK , Labour Party leader Keir Starmer faces internal dissent and "plastic patriotism" protests, with talk of replacing him by early next year. 1115-1130 CONTINUED HEADLINE: Commodity Prices Surge Amidst Global Demand and UK Political Turmoil GUEST NAME: Simon Constable SUMMARY: While the south of France enjoys a pleasant harvest, global commodity prices for 1130-1145 HEADLINE: Iraqi Intelligence Uncovers Global Islamic State Network, Highlighting African Hub's Expanding Influence GUEST NAMES: Caleb Weiss and Bill Roggio SUMMARY: The Iraqi National Intelligence Service (INIS) has made its first international bust in West Africa, revealing how Islamic State (ISIS) cells, particularly the wealthy ISWAP , are funding global attacks and supporting ISIS operations, including those in Iraq, amidst shifting jihadist strongholds and Western withdrawal from the Sahel. The Iraqi National Intelligence Service (INIS) revealed its first international operation, dismantling an Islamic State (ISIS) cell in West Africa. This cell, linked to the powerful ISWAP , was financing attacks in Europe and supporting ISIS operations in Iraq. This highlights Africa's growing importance as a hub for the global Islamic State network, amidst a complex regional jihadist landscape. 1145-1200 CONTINUED HEADLINE: Iraqi Intelligence Uncovers Global Islamic State Network, Highlighting African Hub's Expanding Influence FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 HEADLINE: Re-evaluating Liberalism: Cass Sunstein's Defense and Critiques of its Manifest Failings GUEST NAME: Peter Berkowitz SUMMARY: Peter Berkowitz analyzes Cass Sunstein's defense of liberalism "under siege," highlighting criticisms from both the new right and the woke left, and arguing that liberalism's own principles, when taken to extremes, contribute to its current pressures. Peter Berkowitz reviews Cass Sunstein's book On Liberalism: In Defense of Freedom , where Sunstein argues liberalism is "under siege" from criticisms on the right (permissiveness, criminality) and left (too weak on inequality, racism). Berkowitz suggests Sunstein mischaracterizes liberalism by overemphasizing "experiments of living" over equal rights, and neglects how liberalism's vices contribute to its challenges. 1215-1230 CONTINUED HEADLINE: Re-evaluating Liberalism: Cass Sunstein's Defense and Critiques of its Manifest Failings 1230-1245 HEADLINE: Erdogan's Neo-Ottoman Ambitions: Turkey's Escalating Confrontation with Israel and Regional Power Plays GUEST NAME: Sinan Ciddi SUMMARY: Erdogan's Neo-Ottoman ambitions are driving Turkey to increasingly confront Israel through vilifying rhetoric, alleged support for Hamas cells, and a growing military footprint across the Mediterranean and Africa , risking miscalculation and armed conflict in Syria . Erdogan is pursuing Neo-Ottomanism , escalating tensions with Israel through vilifying rhetoric and alleged MIT involvement in Hamas plots. Turkey's military expansion, including bases in Somalia and northern Cyprus , and advanced weaponry like drones and hypersonic missiles, positions it to dominate the Mediterranean and challenge Israel . Miscalculation in Syria poses a risk of armed conflict. 1245-100 AM HEADLINE: Erdogan's Neo-Ottoman Ambitions: Turkey's Escalating Confrontation with Israel and Regional Power Plays…
CONTINUED HEADLINE: Erdogan's Neo-Ottoman Ambitions: Turkey's Escalating Confrontation with Israel and Regional Power Plays GUEST NAME: Sinan Ciddi SUMMARY: Erdogan's Neo-Ottoman ambitions are driving Turkey to increasingly confront Israel through vilifying rhetoric, alleged support for Hamas cells, and a growing military footprint across the Mediterranean and Africa , risking miscalculation and armed conflict in Syria . Erdogan is pursuing Neo-Ottomanism , escalating tensions with Israel through vilifying rhetoric and alleged MIT involvement in Hamas plots. Turkey's military expansion, including bases in Somalia and northern Cyprus , and advanced weaponry like drones and hypersonic missiles, positions it to dominate the Mediterranean and challenge Israel . Miscalculation in Syria poses a risk of armed conflict. 1928 TURKEY…
HEADLINE: Erdogan's Neo-Ottoman Ambitions: Turkey's Escalating Confrontation with Israel and Regional Power Plays GUEST NAME: Sinan Ciddi SUMMARY: Erdogan's Neo-Ottoman ambitions are driving Turkey to increasingly confront Israel through vilifying rhetoric, alleged support for Hamas cells, and a growing military footprint across the Mediterranean and Africa , risking miscalculation and armed conflict in Syria . Erdogan is pursuing Neo-Ottomanism , escalating tensions with Israel through vilifying rhetoric and alleged MIT involvement in Hamas plots. Turkey's military expansion, including bases in Somalia and northern Cyprus , and advanced weaponry like drones and hypersonic missiles, positions it to dominate the Mediterranean and challenge Israel . Miscalculation in Syria poses a risk of armed conflict.…
CONTINUED HEADLINE: Re-evaluating Liberalism: Cass Sunstein's Defense and Critiques of its Manifest Failings GUEST NAME: Peter Berkowitz SUMMARY: Peter Berkowitz analyzes Cass Sunstein's defense of liberalism "under siege," highlighting criticisms from both the new right and the woke left, and arguing that liberalism's own principles, when taken to extremes, contribute to its current pressures. Peter Berkowitz reviews Cass Sunstein's book On Liberalism: In Defense of Freedom , where Sunstein argues liberalism is "under siege" from criticisms on the right (permissiveness, criminality) and left (too weak on inequality, racism). Berkowitz suggests Sunstein mischaracterizes liberalism by overemphasizing "experiments of living" over equal rights, and neglects how liberalism's vices contribute to its challenges.…
HEADLINE: Re-evaluating Liberalism: Cass Sunstein's Defense and Critiques of its Manifest Failings GUEST NAME: Peter Berkowitz SUMMARY: Peter Berkowitz analyzes Cass Sunstein's defense of liberalism "under siege," highlighting criticisms from both the new right and the woke left, and arguing that liberalism's own principles, when taken to extremes, contribute to its current pressures. Peter Berkowitz reviews Cass Sunstein's book On Liberalism: In Defense of Freedom , where Sunstein argues liberalism is "under siege" from criticisms on the right (permissiveness, criminality) and left (too weak on inequality, racism). Berkowitz suggests Sunstein mischaracterizes liberalism by overemphasizing "experiments of living" over equal rights, and neglects how liberalism's vices contribute to its challenges.…
CONTINUED HEADLINE: Iraqi Intelligence Uncovers Global Islamic State Network, Highlighting African Hub's Expanding Influence GUEST NAMES: Caleb Weiss and Bill Roggio SUMMARY: The Iraqi National Intelligence Service (INIS) has made its first international bust in West Africa, revealing how Islamic State (ISIS) cells, particularly the wealthy ISWAP , are funding global attacks and supporting ISIS operations, including those in Iraq, amidst shifting jihadist strongholds and Western withdrawal from the Sahel. The Iraqi National Intelligence Service (INIS) revealed its first international operation, dismantling an Islamic State (ISIS) cell in West Africa. This cell, linked to the powerful ISWAP , was financing attacks in Europe and supporting ISIS operations in Iraq. This highlights Africa's growing importance as a hub for the global Islamic State network, amidst a complex regional jihadist landscape. 1901 KITCHENER AND STAFF…
HEADLINE: Iraqi Intelligence Uncovers Global Islamic State Network, Highlighting African Hub's Expanding Influence GUEST NAMES: Caleb Weiss and Bill Roggio SUMMARY: The Iraqi National Intelligence Service (INIS) has made its first international bust in West Africa, revealing how Islamic State (ISIS) cells, particularly the wealthy ISWAP , are funding global attacks and supporting ISIS operations, including those in Iraq, amidst shifting jihadist strongholds and Western withdrawal from the Sahel. The Iraqi National Intelligence Service (INIS) revealed its first international operation, dismantling an Islamic State (ISIS) cell in West Africa. This cell, linked to the powerful ISWAP , was financing attacks in Europe and supporting ISIS operations in Iraq. This highlights Africa's growing importance as a hub for the global Islamic State network, amidst a complex regional jihadist landscape. 1870 CONGO…
CONTINUED HEADLINE: Commodity Prices Surge Amidst Global Demand and UK Political Turmoil GUEST NAME: Simon Constable SUMMARY: While the south of France enjoys a pleasant harvest, global commodity prices for essential metals and select food items are spiking due to high demand and supply constraints, mirroring political unrest and leadership challenges within the UK's Labour Party . Simon Constable reports on rising commodity prices: copper, iron ore, and aluminum are up due to high demand for data centers and supply issues. Coffee prices have spiked by 51%, though cocoa and Brent crude have moderated. In the UK , Labour Party leader Keir Starmer faces internal dissent and "plastic patriotism" protests, with talk of replacing him by early next year. 1870 FRANCO PRUSSIAN WAR FUNERALS…
HEADLINE: Commodity Prices Surge Amidst Global Demand and UK Political Turmoil GUEST NAME: Simon Constable SUMMARY: While the south of France enjoys a pleasant harvest, global commodity prices for essential metals and select food items are spiking due to high demand and supply constraints, mirroring political unrest and leadership challenges within the UK's Labour Party . Simon Constable reports on rising commodity prices: copper, iron ore, and aluminum are up due to high demand for data centers and supply issues. Coffee prices have spiked by 51%, though cocoa and Brent crude have moderated. In the UK , Labour Party leader Keir Starmer faces internal dissent and "plastic patriotism" protests, with talk of replacing him by early next year. 1871 PARIS COMMUNE…
HEADLINE: China's EV Market Faces Global Headwinds and Domestic Overcapacity GUEST NAME: Alan Tonelson SUMMARY: Despite innovation, China's electric vehicle market, led by BYD , is experiencing production drops, price wars, and significant international pushback due to quality, surveillance fears, and predatory trade practices, exposing a broader economic deflation. China's EV market leader BYD saw production drops amidst price wars and over 150 producers. Global markets, including the US , Japan , Germany , and South Korea , resist Chinese EVs due to surveillance concerns and predatory trade practices. Beijing maintains employment through municipal loans, but widespread overcapacity and deflation are significant challenges. 1950 PEKING…
HEADLINE: China's Covert Strategic Support for Russia Fuels NATO Border Tensions GUEST NAME: Victoria Coates SUMMARY: China is actively supporting Russia's efforts to destabilize NATO's eastern flank, particularly through the Polish-Belarusian border, by pushing migrants and using proxies. This "partnership without limits," declared by Xi and Putin , aims to keep the United States entangled in European conflicts, preventing a focus on East Asia . Poland , however, remains resolute and is strengthening its defenses. China covertly aids Russia in destabilizing NATO via incidents on the Polish-Belarusian border, pushing migrants and using drones. This "partnership without limits" between Xi and Putin aims to keep the US preoccupied in Europe and the Middle East, preventing a focus on East Asia . Despite this, Poland , led by President Karol Nawrocki , remains resolute, strengthening its defenses and economy. 1920 POLAND…
HEADLINE: China's Deflationary Cycle: A Consequence of Overproduction and Centralized Control GUEST NAME: Anne Stevenson-Yang SUMMARY: China is mired in a fearful deflationary cycle driven by chronic overproduction and a government unable to shift from supply-side investment to stimulating consumption, perpetuating a "race to the bottom" under CCP leadership. China faces widespread deflation, causing consumer uncertainty and stemming from government-backed overproduction. The CCP leadership pours money into factories to meet GDP targets, despite overbuilt infrastructure and property. This "involution," or economy eating itself, continues due to a lack of innovative solutions and reluctance to cede economic control. 1940 MAO…
HEADLINE: Nepal's "Gen Z Revolution" Against Corruption and Inequality, Amidst Geopolitical Influence GUEST NAME: Kelly Currie SUMMARY: Nepal faces its biggest governance challenge in decades as disillusioned youth, frustrated by corrupt elites and deep inequality, ignite a "Gen Z revolution" marked by widespread protests, while China and India vie for influence in the poor, landlocked nation. Nepal is grappling with widespread "Gen Z" youth-led protests, marked by violence and targeting government institutions, driven by anger over corrupt elites and severe inequality. An interim government is forming to stabilize the country and organize elections. Meanwhile, Nepal , Asia's second poorest nation, is a growing battleground for influence between China and India . 1944 BOMBAY DETONATION…
HEADLINE: Challenging Prospect Theory: Increasing Sensitivity to Loss in Human Behavior GUEST NAME: Tim Kane SUMMARY: Professor Tim Kane questions Kahneman and Tversky's Prospect Theory , presenting experiments that suggest humans exhibit increasing sensitivity to loss, rather than diminishing, impacting our understanding of complex rationality beyond financial gambles. Professor Tim Kane challenges Kahneman and Tversky's Prospect Theory , arguing that while losses hurt more than gains, people show increasing sensitivity to successive losses, not diminishing sensitivity. His chocolate experiment demonstrated higher demands to part with each subsequent piece, suggesting a "complex rationality" that differs in non-financial contexts from pure monetary gambles. 1900 SWITZERLAND…
HEADLINE: EU Schemes to Fund Ukraine with Frozen Russian Assets, While Oil Prices Fluctuate GUEST NAME: Michael Bernstam SUMMARY: The EU devises a "clever scheme" to fund Ukraine with Russia's frozen assets by converting cash into zero-interest bonds held by Euroclear , effectively confiscating the funds while navigating legal obstacles, as global oil markets remain volatile. The EU and G7 plan to use $170 billion of frozen Russian assets, largely held by Euroclear in Belgium , to fund Ukraine . This "confiscation" involves the European Union issuing zero-interest bonds to Euroclear , allowing cash to be transferred to Ukraine as an unpayable loan. Meanwhile, Brent crude oil prices fluctuate, influenced by sanctions and Trump's calls to stop buying Russian oil. 1907 OSTEND…
CONTINUED HEADLINE: Global Tensions Escalate: Nuclear Drills, Urban Warfare, and Naval Probes Amidst Shifting Alliances GUEST NAME: Jeff McCausland SUMMARY: Russia conducts tactical nuclear drills with Belarus as drones probe Polish airspace, while Israel engages in difficult urban warfare in Gaza , and the US flexes naval power against Venezuela , all against a backdrop of potential regional miscalculations. Russia's Zapad 2025 includes tactical nuclear training with Belarus , as unidentified drones probe Polish territory. Israel faces six months of challenging urban combat in Gaza , learning from Fallujah . The US conducts naval exercises near Venezuela , potentially aimed at destabilizing Maduro . Regional flashpoints in Syria risk accidental escalation between Turkey and Israel . 1895 KRAKOW…
HEADLINE: Global Tensions Escalate: Nuclear Drills, Urban Warfare, and Naval Probes Amidst Shifting Alliances GUEST NAME: Jeff McCausland SUMMARY: Russia conducts tactical nuclear drills with Belarus as drones probe Polish airspace, while Israel engages in difficult urban warfare in Gaza , and the US flexes naval power against Venezuela , all against a backdrop of potential regional miscalculations. Russia's Zapad 2025 includes tactical nuclear training with Belarus , as unidentified drones probe Polish territory. Israel faces six months of challenging urban combat in Gaza , learning from Fallujah . The US conducts naval exercises near Venezuela , potentially aimed at destabilizing Maduro . Regional flashpoints in Syria risk accidental escalation between Turkey and Israel . 1918 POLAND…
PREVIEW: HEADLINE: US Drone Strikes in Somalia: Tactical Tool, Not Strategic Win GUEST NAME: Caleb Weiss SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Caleb Weiss about US drone strikes in Somalia against al-Qaeda and ISIS , noting their tactical purpose in degrading capabilities and assisting Somali forces. However, Weiss emphasizes these strikes are not a strategic solution and the overall US strategy in Somalia is convoluted, confusing, and lacks transparency, much like in Afghanistan . 1950 MOGADISHU…
PREVIEW: HEADLINE: China's Economic Weakness: Deflation, Overcapacity, and Export Barriers GUEST NAME: Alan Tonelson SUMMARY: John Batchelor and Alan Tonelson discuss the crippling deflation gripping China's economy, a result of its plan to promote overcapacity. China has alienated many countries, hindering its ability to move products and no longer enjoys the "American safety valve" for exports. Tonelson explains that this barrier prevents continued Chinese economic growth, with no apparent solution. 1952…
PREVIEW: HEADLINE: China's Misstep with Poland: A Strong European State Pushes Back GUEST NAME: Victoria Coates SUMMARY: John Batchelor converses with Victoria Coates regarding China's attempts to pressure Poland concerning border issues with Belarus . Poland is pushing back against China , asserting its strong independence, expanding economy, and significant military armament, partly from the US . Coates suggests China may misunderstand Poland's resolve, making this a potential misstep. 1920 WARSAW…
PREVIEW: HEADLINE: Turkey's Military Ambitions: A Standalone War Machine and Regional Tensions GUEST NAME: Sinan Ciddi SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Sinan Ciddi about Turkey's powerful military-industrial base, which is building a "war machine" for strategic autonomy rather than augmenting NATO . This build-up, including offensive capabilities, raises alarms among Turkey's neighbors like Greece and Israel , who perceive revisionist intentions and escalating language from Erdogan toward former Ottoman territories. 1906 OTTOMAN EMPIRE…
PREVIEW: HEADLINE: Russia: Confiscation with EU Characteristics GUEST NAME: Michael Bernstam GUEST TITLE: Hoover Institution SUMMARY: Michael Bernstam of the Hoover Institution discusses Russian asset confiscation policies that mirror EU characteristics. The analysis examines how Russia's approach to seizing assets reflects broader European regulatory frameworks, exploring the implications for international property rights and economic sovereignty. Bernstam provides insights into the parallels between Russian and European confiscation mechanisms and their impact on global financial systems.…
PREVIEW: HEADLINE: China's Economic Crisis: A Conversation with Anne Stevenson-Yang GUEST NAME: Anne Stevenson-Yang SUMMARY: John Batchelor speaks with Anne Stevenson-Yang , author of Wild Ride , about China's economic struggles, including deflation, factory overcapacity, and a collapsed housing market. Stevenson-Yang asserts that China's current strategy of redirecting investments is insufficient to overcome these issues, indicating that the nation's inability to adopt a radically different approach means its economic problems will persist. 1918 PEKING UNIVERSITY…
CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR 1920 FLORA MARTIN ACTRESS 9-16-2025 FIRST HOUR GOOD EVENING. THE SHOW BEGINS AT THE FEDERAL RESERVE... 9-915 HEADLINE: Federal Reserve Rate Cut Expectations, US Economic Nuances, and Trump's Business Reforms GUEST NAME: Elizabeth Peek SUMMARY: Elizabeth Peek predicts a 25 basis point Federal Reserve interest rate cut, analyzing the US's "two-tier economy" with strong high-end spending contrasting with lower-income struggles. She supports Donald Trump's proposals for less frequent corporate reporting and limiting shareholder lawsuits to counter short-termism. Peek also links the US immigration situation to Europe's "remigration" protests, highlighting shared concerns over migrant costs, safety, and assimilation, and European interest in strict US immigration policies. 915-930 HEADLINE: Federal Reserve Rate Cut Expectations, US Economic Nuances, and Trump's Business Reforms GUEST NAME: Elizabeth Peek SUMMARY: Elizabeth Peek predicts a 25 basis point Federal Reserve interest rate cut, analyzing the US's "two-tier economy" with strong high-end spending contrasting with lower-income struggles. She supports Donald Trump's proposals for less frequent corporate reporting and limiting shareholder lawsuits to counter short-termism. Peek also links the US immigration situation to Europe's "remigration" protests, highlighting shared concerns over migrant costs, safety, and assimilation, and European interest in strict US immigration policies. 930-945 HEADLINE: German Far-Right Surges, European Populism on the Rise, and France's Instability GUEST NAME: Judy Dempsey SUMMARY: Judy Dempsey details the Alternative for Germany's (AfD) significant electoral gains in North Rhine-Westphalia , signifying a broader European surge in populism and anti-immigration sentiment, affecting Germany, France, and the UK. She notes discontent among de-industrialized voters, challenges in the German economy, and Elon Musk's unpopularity. Dempsey also describes France's governmental instability and the potential for US migration policies to exacerbate European anti-immigrant feelings. 945-1000 HEADLINE: German Far-Right Surges, European Populism on the Rise, and France's Instability GUEST NAME: Judy Dempsey SUMMARY: Judy Dempsey details the Alternative for Germany's (AfD) significant electoral gains in North Rhine-Westphalia , signifying a broader European surge in populism and anti-immigration sentiment, affecting Germany, France, and the UK. She notes discontent among de-industrialized voters, challenges in the German economy, and Elon Musk's unpopularity. Dempsey also describes France's governmental instability and the potential for US migration policies to exacerbate European anti-immigrant feelings. SECOND HOUR 1000-1015 HEADLINE: Europe's Fading Net Zero Ambitions and the Rise of Anti-Immigration Sentiment GUEST NAME: Joseph Sternberg SUMMARY: Joseph Sternberg highlights Europe's growing disillusionment with net-zero climate policies, driven by escalating costs and voters' unwillingness for lifestyle sacrifices. He notes the German Green Party's decline and the rise of populist, anti-climate parties like AfD . Sternberg also details Britain's "remigration" movement, a massive anti-immigration protest reflecting widespread discontent with government migration policies and perceived lack of patriotism. 1015-1030 HEADLINE: Europe's Fading Net Zero Ambitions and the Rise of Anti-Immigration Sentiment GUEST NAME: Joseph Sternberg SUMMARY: Joseph Sternberg highlights Europe's growing disillusionment with net-zero climate policies, driven by escalating costs and voters' unwillingness for lifestyle sacrifices. He notes the German Green Party's decline and the rise of populist, anti-climate parties like AfD . Sternberg also details Britain's "remigration" movement, a massive anti-immigration protest reflecting widespread discontent with government migration policies and perceived lack of patriotism. 1030-1045 HEADLINE: Failed Israeli Strike in Doha, Qatar's Terror Support, and Gaza Offensive GUEST NAME: Jonathan Schanzer SUMMARY: Jonathan Schanzer analyzes Israel's failed strike on Hamas leadership in Doha , attributing it to Hamas's unwillingness for a hostage deal. He criticizes Qatar's role as a financial and political patron for numerous terror groups, questioning international inaction. Schanzer discusses the IDF's Gaza City offensive, emphasizing its necessity to defeat Hamas despite humanitarian concerns, and notes the "dissonance" of al-Sharaa ( Al-Qaeda ) speaking at the UN . 1045-1100 HEADLINE: Failed Israeli Strike in Doha, Qatar's Terror Support, and Gaza Offensive GUEST NAME: Jonathan Schanzer SUMMARY: Jonathan Schanzer analyzes Israel's failed strike on Hamas leadership in Doha , attributing it to Hamas's unwillingness for a hostage deal. He criticizes Qatar's role as a financial and political patron for numerous terror groups, questioning international inaction. Schanzer discusses the IDF's Gaza City offensive, emphasizing its necessity to defeat Hamas despite humanitarian concerns, and notes the "dissonance" of al-Sharaa ( Al-Qaeda ) speaking at the UN . THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 HEADLINE: Russia-Belarus Nuclear Drills, ISIS in West Africa, and European Political Turmoil GUEST NAME: Gregory Copley SUMMARY: Gregory Copley reports on routine Russia-Belarus nuclear drills and provocative Russian drone activity near Poland. He details aggressive ISIS operations in West Africa, critiquing Nigeria's President Tinubu . Copley highlights surging populism and anti-immigrant sentiment across Europe, exemplified by a massive London "remigration" rally. He also discusses King Charles's potential constitutional role in addressing Britain's political crisis.1115-1130 HEADLINE: Russia-Belarus Nuclear Drills, ISIS in West Africa, and European Political Turmoil GUEST NAME: Gregory Copley SUMMARY: Gregory Copley reports on routine Russia-Belarus nuclear drills and provocative Russian drone activity near Poland. He details aggressive ISIS operations in West Africa, critiquing Nigeria's President Tinubu . Copley highlights surging populism and anti-immigrant sentiment across Europe, exemplified by a massive London "remigration" rally. He also discusses King Charles's potential constitutional role in addressing Britain's political crisis.1130-1145 HEADLINE: Russia-Belarus Nuclear Drills, ISIS in West Africa, and European Political Turmoil GUEST NAME: Gregory Copley SUMMARY: Gregory Copley reports on routine Russia-Belarus nuclear drills and provocative Russian drone activity near Poland. He details aggressive ISIS operations in West Africa, critiquing Nigeria's President Tinubu . Copley highlights surging populism and anti-immigrant sentiment across Europe, exemplified by a massive London "remigration" rally. He also discusses King Charles's potential constitutional role in addressing Britain's political crisis.1145-1200 HEADLINE: Russia-Belarus Nuclear Drills, ISIS in West Africa, and European Political Turmoil GUEST NAME: Gregory Copley SUMMARY: Gregory Copley reports on routine Russia-Belarus nuclear drills and provocative Russian drone activity near Poland. He details aggressive ISIS operations in West Africa, critiquing Nigeria's President Tinubu . Copley highlights surging populism and anti-immigrant sentiment across Europe, exemplified by a massive London "remigration" rally. He also discusses King Charles's potential constitutional role in addressing Britain's political crisis. FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 HEADLINE: IDF Launches Gaza Ground Offensive; Hamas, Qatar, and UN Dynamics GUEST NAME: David Daoud SUMMARY: David Daoud analyzes the IDF's ground offensive in Gaza City targeting Hamas , noting urban warfare challenges and international implications. He discusses Gazans' reluctance to evacuate and a failed Israeli strike on Hamas leadership in Doha . Daoud also expresses concern about al-Sharaa , an Al-Qaeda figure, addressing the UN General Assembly , highlighting the international community's willingness to "turn a blind eye" for political expediency. 1215-1230 HEADLINE: IDF Launches Gaza Ground Offensive; Hamas, Qatar, and UN Dynamics GUEST NAME: David Daoud SUMMARY: David Daoud analyzes the IDF's ground offensive in Gaza City targeting Hamas , noting urban warfare challenges and international implications. He discusses Gazans' reluctance to evacuate and a failed Israeli strike on Hamas leadership in Doha . Daoud also expresses concern about al-Sharaa , an Al-Qaeda figure, addressing the UN General Assembly , highlighting the international community's willingness to "turn a blind eye" for political expediency. 1230-1245 HEADLINE: NASA Budget Debates, SpaceX Reliability, and International Space Updates GUEST NAME: Bob Zimmerman SUMMARY: Bob Zimmerman discusses Trump administration's NASA budget cuts, Congress's push to restore funding for missions like Chandra and New Horizons . He also covers a SpaceX Starlink outage, Russia's shrinking space program, and the commercial space sector's growth. Zimmerman expresses skepticism about new sunspot predictions and explains M82 galaxy's star-forming activity. 1245-100 AM HEADLINE: NASA Budget Debates, SpaceX Reliability, and International Space Updates GUEST NAME: Bob Zimmerman SUMMARY: Bob Zimmerman discusses Trump administration's NASA budget cuts, Congress's push to restore funding for missions like Chandra and New Horizons . He also covers a SpaceX Starlink outage, Russia's shrinking space program, and the commercial space sector's growth. Zimmerman expresses skepticism about new sunspot predictions and explains M82 galaxy's star-forming activity.…
CONTINUED HEADLINE: NASA Budget Debates, SpaceX Reliability, and International Space Updates GUEST NAME: Bob Zimmerman SUMMARY: Bob Zimmerman discusses Trump administration's NASA budget cuts, Congress's push to restore funding for missions like Chandra and New Horizons . He also covers a SpaceX Starlink outage, Russia's shrinking space program, and the commercial space sector's growth. Zimmerman expresses skepticism about new sunspot predictions and explains M82 galaxy's star-forming activity.1958…
HEADLINE: NASA Budget Debates, SpaceX Reliability, and International Space Updates GUEST NAME: Bob Zimmerman SUMMARY: Bob Zimmerman discusses Trump administration's NASA budget cuts, Congress's push to restore funding for missions like Chandra and New Horizons . He also covers a SpaceX Starlink outage, Russia's shrinking space program, and the commercial space sector's growth. Zimmerman expresses skepticism about new sunspot predictions and explains M82 galaxy's star-forming activity. DECEMBER 1956…
CONTINUED HEADLINE: IDF Launches Gaza Ground Offensive; Hamas, Qatar, and UN Dynamics GUEST NAME: David Daoud SUMMARY: David Daoud analyzes the IDF's ground offensive in Gaza City targeting Hamas , noting urban warfare challenges and international implications. He discusses Gazans' reluctance to evacuate and a failed Israeli strike on Hamas leadership in Doha . Daoud also expresses concern about al-Sharaa , an Al-Qaeda figure, addressing the UN General Assembly , highlighting the international community's willingness to "turn a blind eye" for political expediency. 1957 GAZA…
HEADLINE: IDF Launches Gaza Ground Offensive; Hamas, Qatar, and UN Dynamics GUEST NAME: David Daoud SUMMARY: David Daoud analyzes the IDF's ground offensive in Gaza City targeting Hamas , noting urban warfare challenges and international implications. He discusses Gazans' reluctance to evacuate and a failed Israeli strike on Hamas leadership in Doha . Daoud also expresses concern about al-Sharaa , an Al-Qaeda figure, addressing the UN General Assembly , highlighting the international community's willingness to "turn a blind eye" for political expediency. 1959 UN IN GAZA…
CONTINUED HEADLINE: Russia-Belarus Nuclear Drills, ISIS in West Africa, and European Political Turmoil GUEST NAME: Gregory Copley SUMMARY: Gregory Copley reports on routine Russia-Belarus nuclear drills and provocative Russian drone activity near Poland. He details aggressive ISIS operations in West Africa, critiquing Nigeria's President Tinubu . Copley highlights surging populism and anti-immigrant sentiment across Europe, exemplified by a massive London "remigration" rally. He also discusses King Charles's potential constitutional role in addressing Britain's political crisis. 1825 WINDSOR…
CONTINUED HEADLINE: Russia-Belarus Nuclear Drills, ISIS in West Africa, and European Political Turmoil GUEST NAME: Gregory Copley SUMMARY: Gregory Copley reports on routine Russia-Belarus nuclear drills and provocative Russian drone activity near Poland. He details aggressive ISIS operations in West Africa, critiquing Nigeria's President Tinubu . Copley highlights surging populism and anti-immigrant sentiment across Europe, exemplified by a massive London "remigration" rally. He also discusses King Charles's potential constitutional role in addressing Britain's political crisis. 1700 WINDSOR…
CONTINUED HEADLINE: Russia-Belarus Nuclear Drills, ISIS in West Africa, and European Political Turmoil GUEST NAME: Gregory Copley SUMMARY: Gregory Copley reports on routine Russia-Belarus nuclear drills and provocative Russian drone activity near Poland. He details aggressive ISIS operations in West Africa, critiquing Nigeria's President Tinubu . Copley highlights surging populism and anti-immigrant sentiment across Europe, exemplified by a massive London "remigration" rally. He also discusses King Charles's potential constitutional role in addressing Britain's political crisis.…
HEADLINE: Russia-Belarus Nuclear Drills, ISIS in West Africa, and European Political Turmoil GUEST NAME: Gregory Copley SUMMARY: Gregory Copley reports on routine Russia-Belarus nuclear drills and provocative Russian drone activity near Poland. He details aggressive ISIS operations in West Africa, critiquing Nigeria's President Tinubu . Copley highlights surging populism and anti-immigrant sentiment across Europe, exemplified by a massive London "remigration" rally. He also discusses King Charles's potential constitutional role in addressing Britain's political crisis. 1791…
CONTINUED HEADLINE: Failed Israeli Strike in Doha, Qatar's Terror Support, and Gaza Offensive GUEST NAME: Jonathan Schanzer SUMMARY: Jonathan Schanzer analyzes Israel's failed strike on Hamas leadership in Doha , attributing it to Hamas's unwillingness for a hostage deal. He criticizes Qatar's role as a financial and political patron for numerous terror groups, questioning international inaction. Schanzer discusses the IDF's Gaza City offensive, emphasizing its necessity to defeat Hamas despite humanitarian concerns, and notes the "dissonance" of al-Sharaa ( Al-Qaeda ) speaking at the UN . 1945…
HEADLINE: Failed Israeli Strike in Doha, Qatar's Terror Support, and Gaza Offensive GUEST NAME: Jonathan Schanzer SUMMARY: Jonathan Schanzer analyzes Israel's failed strike on Hamas leadership in Doha , attributing it to Hamas's unwillingness for a hostage deal. He criticizes Qatar's role as a financial and political patron for numerous terror groups, questioning international inaction. Schanzer discusses the IDF's Gaza City offensive, emphasizing its necessity to defeat Hamas despite humanitarian concerns, and notes the "dissonance" of al-Sharaa ( Al-Qaeda ) speaking at the UN . 1959 CHE IN GAZA…
CONTINUED HEADLINE: Europe's Fading Net Zero Ambitions and the Rise of Anti-Immigration Sentiment GUEST NAME: Joseph Sternberg SUMMARY: Joseph Sternberg highlights Europe's growing disillusionment with net-zero climate policies, driven by escalating costs and voters' unwillingness for lifestyle sacrifices. He notes the German Green Party's decline and the rise of populist, anti-climate parties like AfD . Sternberg also details Britain's "remigration" movement, a massive anti-immigration protest reflecting widespread discontent with government migration policies and perceived lack of patriotism.1900 NORWAY…
HEADLINE: Europe's Fading Net Zero Ambitions and the Rise of Anti-Immigration Sentiment GUEST NAME: Joseph Sternberg SUMMARY: Joseph Sternberg highlights Europe's growing disillusionment with net-zero climate policies, driven by escalating costs and voters' unwillingness for lifestyle sacrifices. He notes the German Green Party's decline and the rise of populist, anti-climate parties like AfD . Sternberg also details Britain's "remigration" movement, a massive anti-immigration protest reflecting widespread discontent with government migration policies and perceived lack of patriotism. 1920…
CONTINUED HEADLINE: German Far-Right Surges, European Populism on the Rise, and France's Instability GUEST NAME: Judy Dempsey SUMMARY: Judy Dempsey details the Alternative for Germany's (AfD) significant electoral gains in North Rhine-Westphalia , signifying a broader European surge in populism and anti-immigration sentiment, affecting Germany, France, and the UK. She notes discontent among de-industrialized voters, challenges in the German economy, and Elon Musk's unpopularity. Dempsey also describes France's governmental instability and the potential for US migration policies to exacerbate European anti-immigrant feelings. 1799…
HEADLINE: German Far-Right Surges, European Populism on the Rise, and France's Instability GUEST NAME: Judy Dempsey SUMMARY: Judy Dempsey details the Alternative for Germany's (AfD) significant electoral gains in North Rhine-Westphalia , signifying a broader European surge in populism and anti-immigration sentiment, affecting Germany, France, and the UK. She notes discontent among de-industrialized voters, challenges in the German economy, and Elon Musk's unpopularity. Dempsey also describes France's governmental instability and the potential for US migration policies to exacerbate European anti-immigrant feelings. 1860 BECHTESGADEN…
CONTINUED HEADLINE: Federal Reserve Rate Cut Expectations, US Economic Nuances, and Trump's Business Reforms GUEST NAME: Elizabeth Peek SUMMARY: Elizabeth Peek predicts a 25 basis point Federal Reserve interest rate cut, analyzing the US's "two-tier economy" with strong high-end spending contrasting with lower-income struggles. She supports Donald Trump's proposals for less frequent corporate reporting and limiting shareholder lawsuits to counter short-termism. Peek also links the US immigration situation to Europe's "remigration" protests, highlighting shared concerns over migrant costs, safety, and assimilation, and European interest in strict US immigration policies. 1920 INA CLAIRE ACTRESS (1892-1984)…
HEADLINE: Federal Reserve Rate Cut Expectations, US Economic Nuances, and Trump's Business Reforms GUEST NAME: Elizabeth Peek SUMMARY: Elizabeth Peek predicts a 25 basis point Federal Reserve interest rate cut, analyzing the US's "two-tier economy" with strong high-end spending contrasting with lower-income struggles. She supports Donald Trump's proposals for less frequent corporate reporting and limiting shareholder lawsuits to counter short-termism. Peek also links the US immigration situation to Europe's "remigration" protests, highlighting shared concerns over migrant costs, safety, and assimilation, and European interest in strict US immigration policies. 1920 FORDS…
PREVIEW: HEADLINE: The Unanswered Question: Gaza's Future Post-Conflict GUEST NAME: David Daoud SUMMARY: John Batchelor and David Daoud discuss the uncertain future for Gazans after the fighting, debating if Gaza will be livable given the destruction. Daoud addresses differing views on Gazans returning, notes "far-right" statements about expulsion versus Israel's stated policy of not expelling Palestinians, and expresses hope for a moral approach from Israel .. 1957…
PREVIEW: HEADLINE: Qatar's Influence on Hamas and Abraham Accords Amidst Regional Tensions GUEST NAME: Jonathan Schanzer SUMMARY: Jonathan Schanzer discusses Qatar's achievements in hosting Hamas and its efforts to pressure Abraham Accords nations like the UAE , Bahrain , and Morocco to cut ties with Israel . He notes Qatar's success in maintaining media focus on a "failed attack on Hamas" and generating "blistering" criticism toward Israel , while a UN vote on a Palestinian state is anticipated. 1914 PALESTINE…
PREVIEW: UK King's Powers Explored Amidst Starmer Government's Weakness GUEST AND TITLE: Gregory Copley , Defense and Foreign Affairs, author of The Noble State: On Constitutional Monarchy SUMMARY: Gregory Copley discusses the extreme weakness of Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour government in Great Britain. Copley outlines the King's potential actions, including proroguing (suspending) or completely ending Parliament and calling new elections, especially if the government breaks convention or the constitution. The King could also call party leaders for discussions if the country falls into disarray. The UK Supreme Court has chastised the prime minister for reprehensible political and private behavior. 1901…
PREVIEW: UK Government Struggles with Migrant Deportations and Housing GUEST AND TITLE: Joseph Sternberg , member of the editorial board of the Wall Street Journal SUMMARY: Joseph Sternberg discusses the concept of "remigration," or deportation, of individuals crossing the English Channel into Britain. The British public is unhappy with the government's struggles to deport migrants, even after striking deals with countries like France. The government also struggles to house these individuals in "migrant hotels" while they undergo lengthy asylum processes. Sternberg suggests that Keir Starmer has not effectively managed this problem. 1941…
PREVIEW: NASA Shifts Strategy for ISS Replacement, Embracing Commercial Space GUEST AND TITLE: Bob Zimmerman , space journalist SUMMARY: Bob Zimmerman explains NASA's plans to replace the International Space Station (ISS) by the end of the decade. Sean Duffy , interim head of NASA under the Trump administration's vision, changed the previous Biden administration's strategy. Instead of a single large contract for continuous human occupation, NASA will now award smaller Space Act Agreements to multiple companies, like Vast , requiring them to invest their own money while ramping up to continuous occupation over time.…
PREVIEW. HEADLINE: Populist AfD Triples Vote in German State Election Amidst Anti-Migration Sentiment GUEST AND TITLE: John Batchelor , Host; Judy Dempsey , Colleague for the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace SUMMARY: John Batchelor and Judy Dempsey discuss the critical German state election in North Rhine-Westphalia , where the populist AfD party tripled its vote, sparking national trend concerns. Dempsey explains that anti-immigration is a "big big issue" for AfD supporters. She notes the large, integrated Turkish population, brought in the 1950s-60s to aid Germany's economic miracle, is disliked by the AfD , leading to attacks on immigrant communities. This electoral shift highlights growing societal divisions driven by migration. 1794…
CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW SCHEDULE 1957 9-15-25 GOOD EVENING. THE SHOW BEGINS IN TROUBLED AMERICA... FIRST HOUR 9-915 HEADLINE: Global Allies Worry About US Division, Adversaries Exploit Weakness GUEST AND TITLE: Ambassador Husain Haqqani , Hudson Institute Director of Eurasia Project; Bill Roggio , Senior Fellow for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies SUMMARY: Ambassador Husain Haqqani states US allies are "very worried" by American internal division and extreme rhetoric, unlike past unity. Bill Roggio notes similar European issues, but the US now seems to lead in domestic disorder. Adversaries like China, Russia, and Islamist extremists exploit this polarization, using social media manipulation and citing Western decline. Both emphasize leaders must reduce aggressive rhetoric, promote bipartisan cooperation, and control social media to heal divisions, advocating for unity to counter external exploitation and domestic radicalization. 915-930 HEADLINE: Global Allies Worry About US Division, Adversaries Exploit Weakness GUEST AND TITLE: Ambassador Husain Haqqani , Hudson Institute Director of Eurasia Project; Bill Roggio , Senior Fellow for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies 930-945 HEADLINE: Political Crises Deepen in Brazil and Venezuela Amidst US Pressure GUEST AND TITLE: Alejandro Peña Esclusa , Venezuelan writer and thinker; Ernesto Araújo , former Foreign Minister of the Republic of Brazil SUMMARY: Ernesto Araújo discusses former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's conviction for an alleged assassination plot, calling it a "show trial" despite a dissenting judge's opinion. He notes Bolsonaro's failed anti-system movement. Alejandro Peña Esclusa reports a US military buildup near Venezuela, fostering internal military discussions about turning in Maduro . Both believe their countries' fates are linked; Venezuela's liberation could expose a crime network, potentially delegitimizing Lula's regime and fostering broader Latin American freedom 945-1000 HEADLINE: Political Crises Deepen in Brazil and Venezuela Amidst US Pressure GUEST AND TITLE: Alejandro Peña Esclusa , Venezuelan writer and thinker; Ernesto Araújo , former Foreign Minister of the Republic of Brazil SUMMARY: Ernesto Araújo discusses former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's conviction for an alleged assassination plot, calling it a "show trial" despite a dissenting judge's opinion. He notes Bolsonaro's failed anti-system movement. Alejandro Peña Esclusa reports a US military buildup near Venezuela, fostering internal military discussions about turning in Maduro . Both believe their countries' fates are linked; Venezuela's liberation could expose a crime network, potentially delegitimizing Lula's regime and fostering broader Latin American freedom SECOND HOUR 10-1015 HEADLINE: Houthis Remain Undeterred Despite Israeli Strikes and US Sanctions GUEST AND TITLE: Bridget Toomey , Foundation for Defense of Democracies Houthi Watcher; Bill Roggio , Senior Fellow for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies SUMMARY: Bridget Toomey reports Houthis continue daily drone and missile launches towards Israel, with Israeli Iron Dome defenses proving effective. Israel responded with strikes on Houthi military and media infrastructure in Sana'a , causing civilian casualties. US Treasury sanctioned 32 Houthi-affiliated individuals/entities for supporting Iranian-backed smuggling networks. Toomey confirms Iran absolutely provides weapons, mostly via ship routes, despite interdiction efforts. She notes Houthis are undeterred, fueled by past attacks, and will likely continue unless Iran is held accountable. Bill Roggio critiques a recent, unsuccessful Israeli strike in Doha . 1015-1030 HEADLINE: Houthis Remain Undeterred Despite Israeli Strikes and US Sanctions GUEST AND TITLE: Bridget Toomey , Foundation for Defense of Democracies Houthi Watcher; Bill Roggio , Senior Fellow for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies SUMMARY: Bridget Toomey reports Houthis continue daily drone and missile launches towards Israel, with Israeli Iron Dome defenses proving effective. Israel responded with strikes on Houthi military and media infrastructure in Sana'a , causing civilian casualties. US Treasury sanctioned 32 Houthi-affiliated individuals/entities for supporting Iranian-backed smuggling networks. Toomey confirms Iran absolutely provides weapons, mostly via ship routes, despite interdiction efforts. She notes Houthis are undeterred, fueled by past attacks, and will likely continue unless Iran is held accountable. Bill Roggio critiques a recent, unsuccessful Israeli strike in Doha . 1030-1045 HEADLINE: South Korea's President Accused of Aligning with CCP and North Korea GUEST AND TITLE: Morse Tan , former US Ambassador at Large for Global Criminal Justice; Gordon Chang , author and geopolitical analyst SUMMARY: Morse Tan and Gordon Chang discuss South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's policies, including a visa waiver for Chinese tourists, which Tan likens to CCP tactics. Tan claims Yoon aligns with the Chinese Communist Party and North Korea, dismantling counterintelligence and attending parades with Putin and Kim Jong-un . He reports Chinese nationals, pro- Yoon , illegally voted, and a third of South Korean police are reportedly CCP operatives. Yoon's approval is low, with most Koreans distrusting the CCP and prioritizing the US alliance. 1045-1100 HEADLINE: China's Advanced Weapon Systems and Global Asteroid Defense Ambitions GUEST AND TITLE: Rick Fisher , Senior Fellow, International Assessment and Strategy Center; Gordon Chang , author and geopolitical analyst SUMMARY: Rick Fisher discusses China's new DF-26D ballistic missile, capable of intercepting aircraft carriers up to 4,000 km, and other advanced unmanned weapon systems surpassing US capabilities. Gordon Chang questions US defense against these hypersonic threats. Fisher notes Russia's Energia space program faces financial distress due to the Ukraine war. China proposes an international asteroid defense, inviting global participation. Fisher warns this PLA -controlled initiative could be a front to develop anti-satellite capabilities and challenge the US in future conflicts. THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 HEADLINE: Ukraine Advances in Sumy, NATO Urged to Boost Russia Sanctions GUEST AND TITLE: John Hardie , Foundation for Defense of Democracies; Bill Roggio , Senior Fellow for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies SUMMARY: John Hardie discusses Ukrainian advances in the Sumy border area, noting Russia has redeployed better units to other regions like Donetsk , focusing on areas near Pokrovsk . He suggests Ukraine's counterattacks are part of an active defense, and their focus on Pokrovsk is strategically sound despite manpower shortages. Hardie highlights recent massive Russian drone barrages, including one into Poland, as a "wake-up call" for NATO to improve cost-effective air defenses. He advocates for stronger US secondary sanctions on Russian oil revenue and untying Ukraine's hands for long-range strikes. 1115-1130 HEADLINE: Ukraine Advances in Sumy, NATO Urged to Boost Russia Sanctions GUEST AND TITLE: John Hardie , Foundation for Defense of Democracies; Bill Roggio , Senior Fellow for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies130-1145 HEADLINE: MIT Professor Explains the Discovery of Ionic Liquid, Expanding Search for Extraterrestrial Life GUEST AND TITLE: Professor Sara Seager , Massachusetts Institute of Technology; David Livingston , Dr. Space of the Space Show SUMMARY: Professor Sara Seager discusses the accidental lab discovery of ionic liquids, a non-evaporating liquid salt potentially sustaining life on planets without water, expanding the traditional "habitable zone" concept. She envisions future missions like a Solar Gravitational Lens Telescope . For her lifetime, Professor Seager prioritizes privately funded " Morning Star missions " to Venus, beginning with Rocket Lab in 2026, to directly study its cloud particles for signs of life in this overlooked sister planet.1145-1200 HEADLINE: MIT Professor Explains the Discovery of Ionic Liquid, Expanding Search for Extraterrestrial Life GUEST AND TITLE: Professor Sara Seager , Massachusetts Institute of Technology; David Livingston , Dr. Space of the Space Show SUMMARY: Professor Sara Seager discusses the accidental lab discovery of ionic liquids, a non-evaporating liquid salt potentially sustaining life on planets without water, expanding the traditional "habitable zone" concept. She envisions future missions like a Solar Gravitational Lens Telescope . For her lifetime, Professor Seager prioritizes privately funded " Morning Star missions " to Venus, beginning with Rocket Lab in 2026, to directly study its cloud particles for signs of life in this overlooked sister planet FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 HEADLINE: US Diplomat Addresses Failed Doha Strike Amidst Iranian Defiance GUEST AND TITLE: Mary Kissel , Executive Vice President, Stephens Incorporated, former Senior Advisor for the Secretary of State SUMMARY: Mary Kissel discusses Secretary of State Marco Rubio's diplomatic shuttle after an unsuccessful Israeli airstrike in Doha targeting Hamas leadership. Despite the failure, she believes Israel's defense capabilities and past decapitation efforts were incredible, fostering public resolve against terrorism. Kissel notes Qatar's role as a money-laundering center and host of terror groups, despite its strategic importance to the US. She emphasizes that Iran, the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism, remains defiant regarding its nuclear and missile programs, posing an ongoing challenge for Israel and the US.1215-1230 Guest Names: Ahmad Sharawi and Bill Roggio Summary: Ahmad Sharawi and Bill Roggio discuss Al-Sharaa , the self-named president of Syria, who was appointed by militia leaders. His loyalist-drafted constitution grants him extensive powers, with key ministries held by former HTS commanders, and minority representatives serving as mere tokens. Formal Name: Ahmad Sharawi and Bill Roggio, Foundation for the Defense of Democracies 1230-1245 HEADLINE: Genocide Allegations Against Israel Debunked by Expert Analysis GUEST AND TITLE: Peter Berkowitz , Tad and Diane Taube Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution at Stanford University SUMMARY: Peter Berkowitz debunks genocide allegations against Israel, emphasizing the UN definition requires intent to destroy a group. He questions the credibility of the International Association of Genocide Scholars . Berkowitz highlights the absurdity, noting the Palestinian population tripled since the 1980s despite such claims. He attributes propaganda success to Hamas's use of human shields, shifting responsibility for civilian casualties. A comprehensive report systematically refutes claims of deliberate starvation, civilian targeting, and infrastructure bombing, demonstrating Israel's precautions.1245-100 AM HEADLINE: Genocide Allegations Against Israel Debunked by Expert Analysis GUEST AND TITLE: Peter Berkowitz , Tad and Diane Taube Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution at Stanford University SUMMARY: Peter Berkowitz debunks genocide allegations against Israel, emphasizing the UN definition require…
HEADLINE: Genocide Allegations Against Israel Debunked by Expert Analysis GUEST AND TITLE: Peter Berkowitz , Tad and Diane Taube Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution at Stanford University SUMMARY: Peter Berkowitz debunks genocide allegations against Israel, emphasizing the UN definition requires intent to destroy a group. He questions the credibility of the International Association of Genocide Scholars . Berkowitz highlights the absurdity, noting the Palestinian population tripled since the 1980s despite such claims. He attributes propaganda success to Hamas's use of human shields, shifting responsibility for civilian casualties. A comprehensive report systematically refutes claims of deliberate starvation, civilian targeting, and infrastructure bombing, demonstrating Israel's precautions.…
HEADLINE: Genocide Allegations Against Israel Debunked by Expert Analysis GUEST AND TITLE: Peter Berkowitz , Tad and Diane Taube Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution at Stanford University SUMMARY: Peter Berkowitz debunks genocide allegations against Israel, emphasizing the UN definition requires intent to destroy a group. He questions the credibility of the International Association of Genocide Scholars . Berkowitz highlights the absurdity, noting the Palestinian population tripled since the 1980s despite such claims. He attributes propaganda success to Hamas's use of human shields, shifting responsibility for civilian casualties. A comprehensive report systematically refutes claims of deliberate starvation, civilian targeting, and infrastructure bombing, demonstrating Israel's precautions. 1954…
Guest Names: Ahmad Sharawi and Bill Roggio Summary: Ahmad Sharawi and Bill Roggio discuss Al-Sharaa , the self-named president of Syria, who was appointed by militia leaders. His loyalist-drafted constitution grants him extensive powers, with key ministries held by former HTS commanders, and minority representatives serving as mere tokens. Formal Name: Ahmad Sharawi and Bill Roggio, Foundation for the Defense of Democracies april 1959…
HEADLINE: US Diplomat Addresses Failed Doha Strike Amidst Iranian Defiance GUEST AND TITLE: Mary Kissel , Executive Vice President, Stephens Incorporated, former Senior Advisor for the Secretary of State SUMMARY: Mary Kissel discusses Secretary of State Marco Rubio's diplomatic shuttle after an unsuccessful Israeli airstrike in Doha targeting Hamas leadership. Despite the failure, she believes Israel's defense capabilities and past decapitation efforts were incredible, fostering public resolve against terrorism. Kissel notes Qatar's role as a money-laundering center and host of terror groups, despite its strategic importance to the US. She emphasizes that Iran, the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism, remains defiant regarding its nuclear and missile programs, posing an ongoing challenge for Israel and the US. 1904 doha…
HEADLINE: MIT Professor Explains the Discovery of Ionic Liquid, Expanding Search for Extraterrestrial Life GUEST AND TITLE: Professor Sara Seager , Massachusetts Institute of Technology; David Livingston , Dr. Space of the Space Show SUMMARY: Professor Sara Seager discusses the accidental lab discovery of ionic liquids, a non-evaporating liquid salt potentially sustaining life on planets without water, expanding the traditional "habitable zone" concept. She envisions future missions like a Solar Gravitational Lens Telescope . For her lifetime, Professor Seager prioritizes privately funded " Morning Star missions " to Venus, beginning with Rocket Lab in 2026, to directly study its cloud particles for signs of life in this overlooked sister planet. 1955…
HEADLINE: MIT Professor Explains the Discovery of Ionic Liquid, Expanding Search for Extraterrestrial Life GUEST AND TITLE: Professor Sara Seager , Massachusetts Institute of Technology; David Livingston , Dr. Space of the Space Show SUMMARY: Professor Sara Seager discusses the accidental lab discovery of ionic liquids, a non-evaporating liquid salt potentially sustaining life on planets without water, expanding the traditional "habitable zone" concept. She envisions future missions like a Solar Gravitational Lens Telescope . For her lifetime, Professor Seager prioritizes privately funded " Morning Star missions " to Venus, beginning with Rocket Lab in 2026, to directly study its cloud particles for signs of life in this overlooked sister planet. 1959…
HEADLINE: Ukraine Advances in Sumy, NATO Urged to Boost Russia Sanctions GUEST AND TITLE: John Hardie , Foundation for Defense of Democracies; Bill Roggio , Senior Fellow for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies SUMMARY: John Hardie discusses Ukrainian advances in the Sumy border area, noting Russia has redeployed better units to other regions like Donetsk , focusing on areas near Pokrovsk . He suggests Ukraine's counterattacks are part of an active defense, and their focus on Pokrovsk is strategically sound despite manpower shortages. Hardie highlights recent massive Russian drone barrages, including one into Poland, as a "wake-up call" for NATO to improve cost-effective air defenses. He advocates for stronger US secondary sanctions on Russian oil revenue and untying Ukraine's hands for long-range strikes.…
HEADLINE: Ukraine Advances in Sumy, NATO Urged to Boost Russia Sanctions GUEST AND TITLE: John Hardie , Foundation for Defense of Democracies; Bill Roggio , Senior Fellow for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies SUMMARY: John Hardie discusses Ukrainian advances in the Sumy border area, noting Russia has redeployed better units to other regions like Donetsk , focusing on areas near Pokrovsk . He suggests Ukraine's counterattacks are part of an active defense, and their focus on Pokrovsk is strategically sound despite manpower shortages. Hardie highlights recent massive Russian drone barrages, including one into Poland, as a "wake-up call" for NATO to improve cost-effective air defenses. He advocates for stronger US secondary sanctions on Russian oil revenue and untying Ukraine's hands for long-range strikes. 1954…
HEADLINE: China's Advanced Weapon Systems and Global Asteroid Defense Ambitions GUEST AND TITLE: Rick Fisher , Senior Fellow, International Assessment and Strategy Center; Gordon Chang , author and geopolitical analyst SUMMARY: Rick Fisher discusses China's new DF-26D ballistic missile, capable of intercepting aircraft carriers up to 4,000 km, and other advanced unmanned weapon systems surpassing US capabilities. Gordon Chang questions US defense against these hypersonic threats. Fisher notes Russia's Energia space program faces financial distress due to the Ukraine war. China proposes an international asteroid defense, inviting global participation. Fisher warns this PLA -controlled initiative could be a front to develop anti-satellite capabilities and challenge the US in future conflicts. 1936…
HEADLINE: South Korea's President Accused of Aligning with CCP and North Korea GUEST AND TITLE: Morse Tan , former US Ambassador at Large for Global Criminal Justice; Gordon Chang , author and geopolitical analyst SUMMARY: Morse Tan and Gordon Chang discuss South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's policies, including a visa waiver for Chinese tourists, which Tan likens to CCP tactics. Tan claims Yoon aligns with the Chinese Communist Party and North Korea, dismantling counterintelligence and attending parades with Putin and Kim Jong-un . He reports Chinese nationals, pro- Yoon , illegally voted, and a third of South Korean police are reportedly CCP operatives. Yoon's approval is low, with most Koreans distrusting the CCP and prioritizing the US alliance. 1940…
HEADLINE: Houthis Remain Undeterred Despite Israeli Strikes and US Sanctions GUEST AND TITLE: Bridget Toomey , Foundation for Defense of Democracies Houthi Watcher; Bill Roggio , Senior Fellow for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies SUMMARY: Bridget Toomey reports Houthis continue daily drone and missile launches towards Israel, with Israeli Iron Dome defenses proving effective. Israel responded with strikes on Houthi military and media infrastructure in Sana'a , causing civilian casualties. US Treasury sanctioned 32 Houthi-affiliated individuals/entities for supporting Iranian-backed smuggling networks. Toomey confirms Iran absolutely provides weapons, mostly via ship routes, despite interdiction efforts. She notes Houthis are undeterred, fueled by past attacks, and will likely continue unless Iran is held accountable. Bill Roggio critiques a recent, unsuccessful Israeli strike in Doha . 1940…
HEADLINE: Houthis Remain Undeterred Despite Israeli Strikes and US Sanctions GUEST AND TITLE: Bridget Toomey , Foundation for Defense of Democracies Houthi Watcher; Bill Roggio , Senior Fellow for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies SUMMARY: Bridget Toomey reports Houthis continue daily drone and missile launches towards Israel, with Israeli Iron Dome defenses proving effective. Israel responded with strikes on Houthi military and media infrastructure in Sana'a , causing civilian casualties. US Treasury sanctioned 32 Houthi-affiliated individuals/entities for supporting Iranian-backed smuggling networks. Toomey confirms Iran absolutely provides weapons, mostly via ship routes, despite interdiction efforts. She notes Houthis are undeterred, fueled by past attacks, and will likely continue unless Iran is held accountable. Bill Roggio critiques a recent, unsuccessful Israeli strike in Doha. 1943…
HEADLINE: Political Crises Deepen in Brazil and Venezuela Amidst US Pressure GUEST AND TITLE: Alejandro Peña Esclusa , Venezuelan writer and thinker; Ernesto Araújo , former Foreign Minister of the Republic of Brazil SUMMARY: Ernesto Araújo discusses former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's conviction for an alleged assassination plot, calling it a "show trial" despite a dissenting judge's opinion. He notes Bolsonaro's failed anti-system movement. Alejandro Peña Esclusa reports a US military buildup near Venezuela, fostering internal military discussions about turning in Maduro . Both believe their countries' fates are linked; Venezuela's liberation could expose a crime network, potentially delegitimizing Lula's regime and fostering broader Latin American freedom. 1942…
HEADLINE: Political Crises Deepen in Brazil and Venezuela Amidst US Pressure GUEST AND TITLE: Alejandro Peña Esclusa , Venezuelan writer and thinker; Ernesto Araújo , former Foreign Minister of the Republic of Brazil SUMMARY: Ernesto Araújo discusses former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's conviction for an alleged assassination plot, calling it a "show trial" despite a dissenting judge's opinion. He notes Bolsonaro's failed anti-system movement. Alejandro Peña Esclusa reports a US military buildup near Venezuela, fostering internal military discussions about turning in Maduro . Both believe their countries' fates are linked; Venezuela's liberation could expose a crime network, potentially delegitimizing Lula's regime and fostering broader Latin American freedom.1951…
HEADLINE: Global Allies Worry About US Division, Adversaries Exploit Weakness GUEST AND TITLE: Ambassador Husain Haqqani , Hudson Institute Director of Eurasia Project; Bill Roggio , Senior Fellow for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies SUMMARY: Ambassador Husain Haqqani states US allies are "very worried" by American internal division and extreme rhetoric, unlike past unity. Bill Roggio notes similar European issues, but the US now seems to lead in domestic disorder. Adversaries like China, Russia, and Islamist extremists exploit this polarization, using social media manipulation and citing Western decline. Both emphasize leaders must reduce aggressive rhetoric, promote bipartisan cooperation, and control social media to heal divisions, advocating for unity to counter external exploitation and domestic radicalization.…
HEADLINE: Global Allies Worry About US Division, Adversaries Exploit Weakness GUEST AND TITLE: Ambassador Husain Haqqani , Hudson Institute Director of Eurasia Project; Bill Roggio , Senior Fellow for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies SUMMARY: Ambassador Husain Haqqani states US allies are "very worried" by American internal division and extreme rhetoric, unlike past unity. Bill Roggio notes similar European issues, but the US now seems to lead in domestic disorder. Adversaries like China, Russia, and Islamist extremists exploit this polarization, using social media manipulation and citing Western decline. Both emphasize leaders must reduce aggressive rhetoric, promote bipartisan cooperation, and control social media to heal divisions, advocating for unity to counter external exploitation and domestic radicalization. 1957…
PREVIEW. HEADLINE TOPIC: Analysis of Drones in Polish Airspace and Ukrainian Barrage GUEST NAMES: John Hardie, Bill Roggio GUEST NAME AND TITLE: John Hardie of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Bill Roggio of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies PREVIEW: John Hardie and Bill Roggio joined John Batchelor to discuss recent drone activity, including a barrage of 815 drones against Ukraine and 19-20 Shahed-type drones entering Polish airspace. These drones, possibly decoys without warheads and potentially fitted with extra fuel tanks for range extension, originated from Belarus amidst an exercise. Hardie doubts the Polish incident was an accident, citing flight paths, number, and extended range capabilities. NATO tracked all drones, intercepting those posing a threat. The discussion aims to determine if the incursions were purposeful or accidental, providing a helpful analysis of the events. 1955…
PREVIEW. HEADLINE TOPIC: Accidental Discovery of Ionic Liquid and its Implications for Extraterrestrial Life GUEST NAME: Professor Sara Seager GUEST NAME AND TITLE: Professor Sara Seager of MIT, astrophysicist, planetary scientist, and physicist PREVIEW: Professor Sara Seager details her post-doc Rajna Agarwal's accidental discovery of ionic liquid while simulating Venus's environment. The experiment involved evaporating concentrated sulfuric acid and organic molecules, expecting complete evaporation under low pressure. However, a persistent tiny liquid residue was found, identified as an ionic liquid. This unexpected finding, not water, could profoundly impact the search for organic life beyond Earth or reveal new insights into life on other planets, particularly in Venus's sulfuric acid clouds. Seager will discuss this further on "Hotel Mars" with David Livingston . 1954…
PREVIEW. Guest Name: Rick Fisher Summary: China announced an international global asteroid defense capability, led by Wu Weiren, inviting countries to join ground-based radar and interceptor stations. This system, controlled by the People's Liberation Army (PLA) , could potentially be used to target America's satellites and defeat the US in future wars. Formal Name: Rick Fisher, International Assessment and Strategy Center…
PREVIEW. Guest Names: Ahmad Sharawi and Bill Roggio Summary: Ahmad Sharawi and Bill Roggio discuss Al-Sharaa , the self-named president of Syria, who was appointed by militia leaders. His loyalist-drafted constitution grants him extensive powers, with key ministries held by former HTS commanders, and minority representatives serving as mere tokens. Formal Name: Ahmad Sharawi and Bill Roggio, Foundation for the Defense of Democracies 1914 DAMASCUS…
PREVIEW. Summary: Morse Tan observed South Korean elections, noting a president leaning towards rapprochement with China and North Korea, and discussions about the US military leaving. However, the Trump administration seeks to entrench US presence by acquiring land and buildings for its bases in South Korea. Formal Name: Morse Tan 1951 ROK…
PREVIEW: Guest Name: Mary Kissel Summary: Mary Kissel reflects on an emergency meeting of Arab states in Doha regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict. She compares it to OIC gatherings, suggesting these meetings are largely for show and propaganda, noting that privately, Gulf leaders acknowledge Iran as a problem that needs to be contained. Formal Name: Mary Kissel, Executive Vice President, Stephens Incorporated…
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