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Recent episodes
S8 Ep824: The current war with Iran is significantly less popular than the Vietnam War was at its lowest point. Polling suggests an 80% disapproval rate, compared to the 60-70% disapproval seen during the depths of the Vietnam conflict. The administration is per
May 4, 2026
19m 05s
S8 Ep824: The goals of the Trump administration's war with Iran have remained undefined since hostilities began on February 28, 2026. It remains unclear if the objective is regime change, ballistic missile control, or the dismantling of the nuclear program. The war
May 4, 2026
15m 52s
S8 Ep824: Based on the discussions from the Londinium debating society in 92 AD, experts project that the Earth will reach a tipping point for oil reserves by the end of May 2026. At this point, strategic stockpiles are expected to run out, leading to a potential c
May 4, 2026
23m 04s
S8 Ep823: Fanell suggests "warfighting proliferation," including potential nuclear capabilities for allies, to counter China's rapid military buildup. He advocates for the total economic and diplomatic isolation of the CCP to trigger its collapse. This strategy p
May 4, 2026
8m 15s
S8 Ep823: Fanell stresses the necessity of admitting strategic failure to properly address the China threat. He proposes an independent "Team B" for objective intelligence analysis, similar to Cold War practices. Recommendations include moving investment oversight
May 4, 2026
11m 25s
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Episodes
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Avg length
10m 08s
1m 08s – 1h 00m 10s
Range
Aug 2020 – Apr 2026
Topics
126
china, iran war +124
Guests
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/4/26 |  S8 Ep824: The current war with Iran is significantly less popular than the Vietnam War was at its lowest point. Polling suggests an 80% disapproval rate, compared to the 60-70% disapproval seen during the depths of the Vietnam conflict. The administration is per✨ | Iran WarVietnam War+4 | — | — | IranVietnam+6 | IranVietnam War+5 | — | 19m 05s | |
| 5/4/26 |  S8 Ep824: The goals of the Trump administration's war with Iran have remained undefined since hostilities began on February 28, 2026. It remains unclear if the objective is regime change, ballistic missile control, or the dismantling of the nuclear program. The war✨ | Trump administrationIran war+5 | — | Iranian government | LebanonStraits of Hormuz | Trump administrationIran+5 | — | 15m 52s | |
| 5/4/26 |  S8 Ep824: Based on the discussions from the Londinium debating society in 92 AD, experts project that the Earth will reach a tipping point for oil reserves by the end of May 2026. At this point, strategic stockpiles are expected to run out, leading to a potential c✨ | oil reserveseconomic crash+5 | — | BloombergJP Morgan | U.S.Iran+4 | oil reservesgasoline prices+8 | — | 23m 04s | |
| 5/4/26 |  S8 Ep823: Fanell suggests "warfighting proliferation," including potential nuclear capabilities for allies, to counter China's rapid military buildup. He advocates for the total economic and diplomatic isolation of the CCP to trigger its collapse. This strategy p✨ | military strategyChina+3 | Fanell | CCP | China | warfighting proliferationnuclear capabilities+3 | — | 8m 15s | |
| 5/4/26 |  S8 Ep823: Fanell stresses the necessity of admitting strategic failure to properly address the China threat. He proposes an independent "Team B" for objective intelligence analysis, similar to Cold War practices. Recommendations include moving investment oversight✨ | strategic failureChina threat+4 | Fanell | — | China | strategic failureChina+5 | — | 11m 25s | |
| 5/4/26 |  S8 Ep823: Fanell and Thayer compare modern U.S. policy to Britain's disastrous "10-year rule" after WWI, which hindered defense readiness. Fanell reflects on how the U.S. Navy ignored the rising PRC threat during the 1990s. They criticize the U.S. for maintaining e✨ | U.S. policydefense readiness+3 | FanellThayer | U.S. Navy | U.S.Britain | U.S. policydefense+6 | — | 8m 15s | |
| 5/4/26 |  S8 Ep823: James Fanell discusses China's "Joint Sword 2024 Alpha" military exercises, describing them as an "Anaconda strategy" intended to blockade and pressure Taiwan following its presidential inauguration. He and Bradley Thayer argue that Washington's "neo-enga✨ | China military exercisesTaiwan+3 | James FanellBradley Thayer | CCPWashington | Taiwan | ChinaJoint Sword 2024 Alpha+5 | — | 9m 35s | |
| 5/4/26 |  S8 Ep822: The Norse settlement of Greenland, founded by Eric the Red in approximately 985 AD, provides a poignant and sad look at the final chapters of the Viking Age. Excavations at the Herjolfsness graveyard at the southern tip of Greenland have yielded extrao✨ | Norse settlementViking Age+4 | — | — | GreenlandHerjolfsness | NorseGreenland+7 | — | 8m 50s | |
| 5/4/26 |  S8 Ep822: The conclusion of the Viking Age is often associated with the pivotal year 1066, marked by the death of Harald Hardrada at the Battle of Stamford Bridge. Hardrada was a legendary King of Norway who had lived an extraordinary life, serving as an imperial b✨ | Viking AgeHarald Hardrada+4 | — | North Sea Empire | NorwayEngland+6 | Viking AgeHarald Hardrada+5 | — | 10m 50s | |
| 5/4/26 |  S8 Ep822: In the Surtshellir lava cave of Iceland, archaeologists have uncovered evidence of a mysterious and frightening belief system. This vast cave system, located under a lava field created by a massive eruption around 900 AD, contains a large man-made wall an✨ | archaeologymythology+4 | — | saga poem | Surtshellir lava caveIceland | SurtshellirIceland+7 | — | 9m 13s | |
| 4/30/26 |  S8 Ep808: Preview for Later: Guest: Josh Rogin Summary: Josh Rogin examines suspicious, highly profitable Polymarket bets placed minutes before Trump administration announcements. Using Occam's razor, he argues the pattern of timely, large-scale winners suggests a✨ | Polymarket betsinsider information+3 | Josh Rogin | Trump administration | — | Polymarketbets+5 | — | 1m 28s | |
| 4/30/26 |  S8 Ep808: Preview for Later: Guest: Mary Anastasia O'Grady Summary: Mary Anastasia O'Grady analyzes new USMCA tariffs labeled as national security measures. She explains how 25% tariffs on appliances and assembly parts from Mexico and Canada disrupt integrated supp✨ | tariffsUSMCA+3 | Mary Anastasia O'Grady | USMCA | — | tariffsUSMCA+5 | — | 1m 37s | |
| 4/30/26 |  S8 Ep808: Preview for Later: Guest: Lance Gatling Summary: Lance Gatling discusses Japan's response to the Hormuz crisis, highlighting its reliance on imported energy and the strategic petroleum reserve. He explores how Japan diversified energy sources after previo✨ | Japanenergy policy+3 | Lance Gatling | — | JapanHormuz+1 | JapanHormuz crisis+4 | — | 1m 42s | |
| 4/30/26 |  S8 Ep807: STREAMING MAKING OF THE JBS, FEATURING GORDON CHANG, VICTORIA COATES, MARK SIMON, STEVE YATES, 4-29-26 "SEND YOUR BINOCULARS TO THE NAVY"✨ | US-UK relationsChina+4 | Gordon ChangVictoria Coates+2 | Chinese Communist Party | Diego GarciaPoland+5 | US-UK relationsKeir Starmer+7 | — | 1h 00m 10s | |
| 4/30/26 |  S8 Ep806: 16. Blue Origin Launch Failures and European Mars Ambitions Guest: Doug Messier Summary: A Blue Origin engine failure has disrupted the schedule for upcoming lunar missions. Meanwhile, the European Space Agency targets 2028 for its Mars rover la✨ | space explorationBlue Origin+4 | Doug Messier | Blue OriginEuropean Space Agency | Ukraine | Blue Originengine failure+4 | — | 7m 32s | |
| 4/30/26 |  S8 Ep806: 15. China's Space Militarization and NASA's Search for Exoplanets Guest: Doug Messier Summary: China's development of counter-space weapons threatens US communication and surveillance satellites. Conversely, NASA's new Nancy Grace Roman Telescope aims to✨ | China's space militarizationNASA+4 | Doug Messier | NASANancy Grace Roman Telescope | ChinaUS | ChinaNASA+4 | — | 12m 07s | |
| 4/30/26 |  S8 Ep806: 14. The American Purchase of Marmite and UAE's Exit from OPEC Guest: Simon Constable Summary: American company McCormick's acquisition of Marmite highlights corporate expansion. Simultaneously, the UAE's exit from OPEC disrupts the traditional oil cartel,✨ | corporate expansionoil market+4 | Simon Constable | MarmiteMcCormick+1 | UAE | MarmiteMcCormick+5 | — | 7m 55s | |
| 4/30/26 |  S8 Ep805: 13. Commodity Price Volatility and Keir Starmer's Leadership Challenges Guest: Simon Constable Summary: Soaring prices for oil, fertilizer, and grains threaten global food security and European economic stability. Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer✨ | commodity price volatilityfood security+4 | Simon Constable | oilfertilizer+2 | Europe | commodity pricesKeir Starmer+4 | — | 9m 54s | |
| 4/30/26 |  S8 Ep805: 12. Why Post-Liberalism Historically and Politically Fails Guest: Thomas Howes Summary: Howes explains that post-liberal movements often fail because their chosen leaders prioritize power over the movement's ideals. Historically, these intellectual elites✨ | post-liberalismpolitical movements+3 | Thomas Howes | post-liberalism | — | post-liberalismpolitical failure+3 | — | 6m 22s | |
| 4/30/26 |  S8 Ep805: 11. The Rise and Philosophical Roots of Post-Liberalism Guest: Thomas Howes Summary: This Catholic-led movement critiques modern constitutional democracy and advocates for a strong executive to enforce social conservatism. Proponents seek to empower perso✨ | Post-Liberalismsocial conservatism+3 | Thomas Howes | Catholic-led movementPost-Liberalism | — | Post-Liberalismsocial conservatism+3 | — | 13m 17s | |
| 4/29/26 |  S8 Ep804: Michael Bernstam discusses the UAE exiting OPEC, suggesting the organization is a 20th-century artifact. He explains how outdated rules favoring only Russia and Saudi Arabia are driving members to leave the group.✨ | UAEOPEC+3 | Michael Bernstam | OPEC | UAERussia+1 | UAEOPEC+6 | — | 1m 46s | |
| 4/29/26 |  S8 Ep804: Victoria Coates analyzes King Charles III's visit to the United States for the nation's 250th anniversary. She emphasizes the profound interconnection between the two nations despite their historical conflicts and past wars.✨ | King Charles IIIUnited States+3 | Victoria Coates | — | United States | Victoria CoatesKing Charles III+4 | — | 1m 23s | |
| 4/29/26 |  S8 Ep804: Grant Newsham explores the CCP's obsession with Japan, noting how the party avoids wartime history. He observes that while officials promote disdain, many Chinese citizens actually admire and visit Japan frequently.✨ | CCPJapan+3 | Grant Newsham | CCP | JapanChina | CCPJapan+4 | — | 1m 25s | |
| 4/29/26 |  S8 Ep804: Mark Simon reports on Jimmy Lai's persecution and solitary confinement in Hong Kong. He argues Xi Jinping's hardline stance reflects internal insecurity, using Lai as a deterrent while his public awareness grows.✨ | persecutionsolitary confinement+4 | Mark Simon | — | Hong Kong | Jimmy LaiXi Jinping+4 | — | 1m 18s | |
| 4/29/26 |  S8 Ep804: Steve Yates examines China's crumbling economy, describing the CCP's system as a fragile house of cards. He highlights how US pressure is exposing the party's long-term dependence on rule-breaking and opportunism.✨ | China's economyCCP+3 | Steve Yates | CCP | ChinaUS | Chinaeconomy+4 | — | 1m 08s |
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