S8 Ep745: Preview for Later Today Judy Dempsey. Judy Dempsey discusses the rise of Germany's populist AfD party, noting a fervent, nationalistic rally in Magdeburg. This growing political movement, attracting both young and old, presents a worrying challenge for up

S8 Ep745: Preview for Later Today Colonel Grant Newsham. Grant Newsham explains how China benefits from US entanglement in Middle Eastern and Ukrainian conflicts. While acting as a peacemaker, Beijing quietly supports Iran and North Korea, managing its own oil vuln

S8 Ep745: Preview for Later Today Elizabeth Peek. Elizabeth Peek examines political anxiety surrounding artificial intelligence and potential job losses. She suggests that restrictive regulations in blue states could inadvertently drive business and critical data c

S8 Ep745: Preview for Later Today Ivana Stradner. Ivana Stradner explores Viktor Orbán's shifting allegiance toward Vladimir Putin. By manipulating media and leveraging Russian influence operations, the long-term Hungarian Prime Minister maintains power while repor

S8 Ep745: Preview for Later Today Andrea Stricker. Andrea Stricker warns that Iran's highly enriched uranium must be extracted from mountain facilities. Following recent attacks, the regime is increasingly incentivized to build nuclear weapons, necessitating urgent

S8 Ep744: STREAMING MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING BILL ROGGIO AND JANATYN SAYEH, MONDAY 4-13-2026 The conflict with Iran has entered a critical phase as the U.S. prepares a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz starting April 13, 2026, following fa

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S8 Ep742: 16. The Russian Mob and Political Kompromat. Craig Unger explores Viktor Orbán's long-standing ties to the Russian mafia and the FSB. He argues that both Orbán and Donald Trump have functioned as assets for Russian intelligence due to financial entangle

S8 Ep742: 15. Canada's Pivot Toward China. Conrad Black analyzes Prime Minister Mark Carney's efforts to strengthen trade with China amidst shifting relations with the US. While resource-rich Canada seeks new markets, political mistrust of China's undemocratic regi

S8 Ep742: 14. Iraqi Militias as Iran's Strategic Reserve. Ahmad Shararwi discusses how Iraqi militias are fundraising to support Iran and Hezbollah. These groups serve as a strategic reserve for the Iranian regime, demonstrating their readiness to sacrifice resourc

S8 Ep742: 13. Ukraine's Easter Standoff and Prisoner Exchanges. John Hardie reports on Russian ceasefire violations during Orthodox Easter and significant prisoner exchanges. The removal of Viktor Orbán in Hungary is expected to unblock vital EU financial loans for

S8 Ep742: 12. Viktor Orbán's Defeat and the European Center. Edmund Fitton-Brown analyzes the ousting of Hungary's Viktor Orbán by Peter Magyar as a victory for traditional democracy. This shift removes a major obstacle to EU aid for Ukraine and disrupts Vladimir P

S8 Ep742: 11. Escalation and Extortion in the Straits. Edmund Fitton-Brown discusses the US Navy's mission to counter Iranian extortion and clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump's big-stick strategy aims for a deal but risks a resumption of war.

S8 Ep742: 10. Political Stagnation and Repression in Venezuela. Alejandro Peña Esclusa reports that the Rodriguez brothers maintain control in Venezuela by focusing on economic compliance while delaying political transitions. Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado

S8 Ep742: 9. Peru's Shift to the Right. Alejandro Peña Esclusa reports on Peru's election, where right-wing candidates Kiko Fujimori and Rafael Lopez Aliaga are leading. This trend suggests a continental shift away from the pink tide and toward pro-Western governme

S8 Ep742: 8. Hezbollah's Inseparable Link to the Iranian Regime. David Daoud explains that Hezbollah is an essential extension of Iran's regional power, not a disposable proxy. Iran will likely fight to preserve the group, as Hezbollah's survival is critical to its

S8 Ep742: 7. Operation Roaring Lion and Strikes on Beirut. David Daoud details the IDF's Operation Eternal Darkness, which targeted 100 Hezbollah sites in under ten minutes. The strikes hit densely populated areas of Beirut, causing massive displacement and raising

S8 Ep742: 6. Regional Realignments and the Houthi Threat. Malcolm Hoenlein warns the Gulf States face extreme vulnerability as Iran threatens their infrastructure. The Houthis remain a strategic reserve capable of closing the Bab al-Mandeb, while Europe continues t

S8 Ep742: 5. Holocaust Remembrance and the Iranian Ideology. Malcolm Hoenlein reflects on Yom HaShoah and rising global anti-Semitism. He discusses how Iran's radical ideology drives its leaders to claim victory despite heavy military losses, refusing to compromise

S8 Ep742: 4. Identifying Iran's Hardline Five-Man Leadership. JANATYN SAYEH outlines Iran's core leadership, including Ghalibaf and Vahidi, who possess deep ties to internal repression and international terror. These veterans represent an institutional commitment t