Episodios

  • 33: Houthi Cooperation with Al-Qaeda and ISIS in Regional Destabilization Bill Roggio Bill Raggio of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies discusses the disturbing cooperation between the Houthis and Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula. The Houthis, who h

    33: Houthi Cooperation with Al-Qaeda and ISIS in Regional Destabilization Bill Roggio Bill Raggio of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies discusses the disturbing cooperation between the Houthis and Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula. The Houthis, who h
    Oct 27 2025
    Houthi Cooperation with Al-Qaeda and ISIS in Regional Destabilization

    Bill Roggio

    Bill Raggio of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies discusses the disturbing cooperation between the Houthis and Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula. The Houthis, who have successfully blockaded the Red Sea and effectively closed the Suez Canal to world traffic, rely on Al-Qaeda networks to smuggle supplies and weapons into their firing range. This collaboration extends to supplying Al-Qaeda cells in Somalia and Islamic State operatives, representing a dangerous convergence of extremist groups. Raja characterizes this cooperation as part of Iran's broader strategy to destabilize the region, keep the United States militarily engaged, and force an eventual American withdrawal from the Middle East.
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    2 m
  • 33: Pakistan's Military Calculus: Jailing Imran Khan to Disintegrate His Party Hussein Khan (Ambassador Husain Haqqani) Ambassador Husain Haqqani explains the Pakistani military's rationale for keeping Imran Khan imprisoned despite his status as a former Pr

    33: Pakistan's Military Calculus: Jailing Imran Khan to Disintegrate His Party Hussein Khan (Ambassador Husain Haqqani) Ambassador Husain Haqqani explains the Pakistani military's rationale for keeping Imran Khan imprisoned despite his status as a former Pr
    Oct 27 2025
    Pakistan's Military Calculus: Jailing Imran Khan to Disintegrate His Party

    Hussein Khan (Ambassador Husain Haqqani)

    Ambassador Husain Haqqani explains the Pakistani military's rationale for keeping Imran Khan imprisoned despite his status as a former Prime Minister. Khan faces various lawfare charges brought by the government, but the underlying strategy is political rather than judicial. The military's calculus is that Khan's party lacks alternate leadership or a succession plan, unlike Pakistan's traditional dynastic parties. Since Khan serves as the sole rallying point and the party stands primarily for good governance under his leadership, the military believes that prolonged imprisonment will cause the party to fade or that Khan will become too old to lead effectively when released.
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    2 m
  • 33: Analyzing Japan's New Hawkish Prime Minister and the Defense Budget Goal Lance Gatling Lance Gatling analyzes Japan's new Prime Minister, Takayoshi Sado, the nation's first female leader, focusing on her hawkish stance and ambitious defense goals. Sado ha

    33: Analyzing Japan's New Hawkish Prime Minister and the Defense Budget Goal Lance Gatling Lance Gatling analyzes Japan's new Prime Minister, Takayoshi Sado, the nation's first female leader, focusing on her hawkish stance and ambitious defense goals. Sado ha
    Oct 27 2025
    Analyzing Japan's New Hawkish Prime Minister and the Defense Budget Goal

    Lance Gatling

    Lance Gatling analyzes Japan's new Prime Minister, Takayoshi Sado, the nation's first female leader, focusing on her hawkish stance and ambitious defense goals. Sado has committed to raising Japan's defense budget to five percent of GDP, a significant increase that reflects growing security concerns and regional tensions. However, Gatling notes that achieving this goal presents substantial challenges, as the current massive budget is already fully allocated. This would require either borrowing, reallocation, or difficult trade-offs between existing programs, and there remains serious doubt about whether the military can effectively absorb, train personnel for, and maintain such a dramatic increase.
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    2 m
  • 33: The Origins of Tariff Wars: China's Predatory Trade Practices Gordon Chang and Alan Tonelson Gordon Chang and Alan Tonelson agree that China initiated the trade conflict through decades of predatory and criminal trade practices. They assert that China's a

    33: The Origins of Tariff Wars: China's Predatory Trade Practices Gordon Chang and Alan Tonelson Gordon Chang and Alan Tonelson agree that China initiated the trade conflict through decades of predatory and criminal trade practices. They assert that China's a
    Oct 27 2025
    The Origins of Tariff Wars: China's Predatory Trade Practices

    Gordon Chang and Alan Tonelson

    Gordon Chang and Alan Tonelson agree that China initiated the trade conflict through decades of predatory and criminal trade practices. They assert that China's admission into the World Trade Organization in 2001 foolishly granted them substantial immunity from US laws designed to protect domestic industries from foreign competition. The hosts trace China's systematic violations dating to the late twentieth century, establishing a pattern of intellectual property theft and market manipulation. President Trump's tariff actions represent a long-overdue response to this entrenched aggression and economic warfare.
    1890 SHANGHAI
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  • 33: Assessing Mark Carney's Ability to Resolve US-Canada Tariff Conflict Conrad Black Conrad Black discusses Mark Carney, Canada's new Prime Minister and distinguished senior banker, regarding his talents to mediate the deteriorating US-Canada conversations o

    33: Assessing Mark Carney's Ability to Resolve US-Canada Tariff Conflict Conrad Black Conrad Black discusses Mark Carney, Canada's new Prime Minister and distinguished senior banker, regarding his talents to mediate the deteriorating US-Canada conversations o
    Oct 27 2025
    Assessing Mark Carney's Ability to Resolve US-Canada Tariff Conflict

    Conrad Black

    Conrad Black discusses Mark Carney, Canada's new Prime Minister and distinguished senior banker, regarding his talents to mediate the deteriorating US-Canada conversations over tariffs. Black, despite having significant differences with Carney on issues such as climate policy and Brexit, believes Carney's deep financial expertise, diplomatic personality, and well-informed perspective make him the right person to deescalate the conflict. Black expresses confidence that Carney can work toward a reasonable agreement that addresses both nations' concerns and prevents further economic damage.
    1884 OTTAWA
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  • 33: Milei's Victory in Argentina, Its Influence on Venezuela, and Trump's Role in Latin America Alejandro Pina Esclusa Alejandro Pina Esclusa discusses how Javier Milei's success in Argentina, fueled by economic growth and a cultural battle against gender ide

    33: Milei's Victory in Argentina, Its Influence on Venezuela, and Trump's Role in Latin America Alejandro Pina Esclusa Alejandro Pina Esclusa discusses how Javier Milei's success in Argentina, fueled by economic growth and a cultural battle against gender ide
    Oct 27 2025
    Milei's Victory in Argentina, Its Influence on Venezuela, and Trump's Role in Latin America

    Alejandro Pina Esclusa

    Alejandro Pina Esclusa discusses how Javier Milei's success in Argentina, fueled by economic growth and a cultural battle against gender ideology and climate alarmism, models a path for the Venezuelan opposition and Latin America's right-wing movements. Milei's victory demonstrates that freedom-focused policies can resonate with voters seeking to escape socialist regimes. Donald Trump's vocal support for Milei helped him gain votes, positioning Trump as an increasingly influential leader across the continent and offering hope to Venezuelan exiles and opposition figures fighting the Maduro regime.
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  • 32: LONDINIUM 91 AD. Political Revenge: Comparing Modern American Vendettas to Roman Gore Gaius (John Batchelor) and Germanicus (Michael Vlahos) The conversation focuses on the nature of political revenge, prompted by the revival of Seneca's bloody revenge p

    32: LONDINIUM 91 AD. Political Revenge: Comparing Modern American Vendettas to Roman Gore Gaius (John Batchelor) and Germanicus (Michael Vlahos) The conversation focuses on the nature of political revenge, prompted by the revival of Seneca's bloody revenge p
    Oct 27 2025
    LONDINIUM 91 AD. Political Revenge: Comparing Modern American Vendettas to Roman Gore
    Gaius (John Batchelor) and Germanicus (Michael Vlahos)
    The conversation focuses on the nature of political revenge, prompted by the revival of Seneca's bloody revenge play Octavia. Gaius expresses astonishment that editorialists appear surprised by Mr. Trump seeking vengeance against those who attempted to jail him, noting that revenge is inherent to the Roman and American empires. Germanicus states he is only surprised that the opposing party refuses to confess to similar actions, citing historical Democratic precedents such as the Palmer raids under Wilson and successful efforts against Richard Nixon. He calls the opposition's outrage a "forked tongue expression," noting the unjustified high-security incarceration of individuals for minor offenses following the 2020 events. Gaius observes that the opposition employs false piety and melodrama—such as claiming democracy faces an existential crisis—in place of historical understanding. Germanicus argues that political bitterness and high levels of lying stem from the opposition's belief that they represent light and truth, leading to the "othering" of the enemy. This dehumanization means that lying becomes perceived as an act of virtue. The hosts conclude that while Roman political revenge sometimes involved preemptively wiping out one's own family, the current American conflict represents a comparatively mild cupcake tyranny.
    1883 CATO SUICIDE
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  • 32: LONDINIUM 91 A.D.: The Emperor's Legacy: Debating Trump's Greco-Roman White House Addition Gaius (John Batchelor) and Germanicus (Michael Vlahos) Gaius and Germanicus discuss the proposed 90,000 square foot Greco-Roman casino-style building intended for

    32: LONDINIUM 91 A.D.: The Emperor's Legacy: Debating Trump's Greco-Roman White House Addition Gaius (John Batchelor) and Germanicus (Michael Vlahos) Gaius and Germanicus discuss the proposed 90,000 square foot Greco-Roman casino-style building intended for
    Oct 27 2025
    LONDINIUM 91 A.D.: The Emperor's Legacy: Debating Trump's Greco-Roman White House Addition

    Gaius (John Batchelor) and Germanicus (Michael Vlahos)

    Gaius and Germanicus discuss the proposed 90,000 square foot Greco-Roman casino-style building intended for the White House, which the Washington Post endorsed, calling the current need to erect tents on the South Lawn an embarrassment. Gaius notes that changes to the White House traditionally draw large protests, citing Jefferson and Jackie Kennedy. He compares Mr. Trump, who has no claim to royalty, to the Flavians (Vespasian and Titus), who were business-class provincials yet built the Colosseum, the symbol of Rome. Germanicus explains that it is the prerogative of the emperor to leave a physical legacy, a tradition dating back to Augustus, who transformed Rome from a city of brick to one of marble. He argues that official architecture in Washington, D.C., follows this majestic imperial Greco-Roman tradition, cemented by Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Gaius reveals that the current White House is actually a complete 1950s reproduction, rebuilt under Truman after structural deficiencies were discovered. Finally, they discuss Mr. Trump's desire for a moon landing before leaving office, viewing it as part of his mission to restore American greatness and secure a significant legacy.
    1902 ROME
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    15 m