S8 Ep871: PREVIEW for Later Today: Peter Berkowitz discusses Harvey Mansfield, a retired conservative Harvard professor. Despite working among liberal colleagues who often disdained his politics, Mansfield remained a "happy warrior," never complaining about his uni

S8 Ep871: PREVIEW for Later Today: Cosmologist Patricio Gallardo explains his research using specialized telescopes to observe cosmic microwave background radiation. He seeks to understand dark matter and dark energy, testing physical theories to explain the histor

S8 Ep871: PREVIEW for Later Today: Lance Gatling reports from Tokyo on how the Persian Gulf crisis impacts Japan's energy supplies. This has led to unexpected shortages of packaging dyes, forcing major fast-food manufacturers to adopt stark black and white labels.

S8 Ep871: PREVIEW for Later Today: Author James Lasdun explores the case of Alex Murdaugh, a convicted "beefy good old boy" killer and swindler. Lasdun connects Murdaugh's betrayal and embezzlement to Dante's circles of hell, analyzing the psychology of the crime.

S8 Ep871: PREVIEW for Later Today: Anatol Lieven analyzes turmoil within the Labour Party, focusing on MP Wes Streeting's move to challenge Keir Starmer. Streeting's timing is influenced by poor election results and the potential exoneration of rival Angela Rayner.

S8 Ep871: PREVIEW for Later Today: Michael Toth explains the trend of investing in litigation trials for profit. He highlights how Russian oligarchs utilize this legal investment strategy to evade international sanctions and gain specific benefits from the Ameri

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S8 Ep869: PREVIEW for Today: Michael Bernstam analyzes Russia's shadow fleet oil exports to China, India, and Egypt. Despite China's increased reliance on Russian energy, Russia remains unable to fully capitalize on high oil prices during the ongoing global conflic

S8 Ep869: REVIEW for today: Ivana Stradner highlights Vladimir Putin's strategic weaknesses, noting he is an unreliable ally to nations like Armenia and Iran. Internal domestic resentment grows as Russia's military capacity remains strained by the brutal ongoing Uk

S8 Ep868: Future Mars exploration will utilize high-speed helicopter rotors and data from the Psyche probe. Bob Zimmerman also emphasizes the abundance of water on Mars and the growing global alliance of Artemis Accords nations. (16/16)

S8 Ep868: Bob Zimmerman discusses private sector aerospace growth, including SpaceX's potential expansion in Louisiana. He highlights the success of vertically integrated companies like Rocket Lab and new private space station ventures involving multiple internatio

S8 Ep868: Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a significant revolt within the Labour Party due to extreme unpopularity. Simon Constable cites unpopular economic policies, like cutting winter heating allowances, as primary drivers of widespread public discontent. (14/

S8 Ep868: Simon Constable reports on rising global commodity prices, including energy and food. He explains that inflation is outpacing take-home pay in Europe and the U.S., creating severe political challenges for current governing administrations. (13/16)

S8 Ep868: Russian oil production and exports are declining due to technological sanctions and successful Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries. Mikhail Bernstam notes that Russia's air defenses have proven ineffective against low-cost, highly destructive drone atta

S8 Ep868: Sinan Ciddi compares Eurasian trade corridors, noting that the U.S.-backed IMEC currently holds an advantage. He identifies Turkey's infrastructure deficits and economic instability as major hurdles for its ambitious regional transport and finance project

S8 Ep868: Ukraine's innovative defense industry has enabled it to resist a larger Russian force. Mary Kissel criticizes weak European leadership and argues that only overwhelming military force will effectively bring Iran back to diplomatic negotiations. (10/16)

S8 Ep868: Mary Kissel highlights the scripted nature of Chinese diplomacy and warns against using Taiwan as a bargaining chip. She stresses that U.S. national security must be prioritized over short-term corporate interests and business deals. (9/16)

S8 Ep868: Germany's far-right AfD party is surging by exploiting voter anger over inflation and the Iran war. Judy Dempsey highlights the party's success in eastern Germany, where it taps into deep-seated cultural and political resentments. (8/16)

S8 Ep868: European leaders monitor the Trump-Xi summit while seeking economic autonomy. Judy Dempsey notes that Europe remains strategically divided and lacks a unified response to the global energy crisis caused by Middle Eastern conflicts. (7/16)