Best Debate Topic Analysis Podcasts (2024)

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GOOD EVENING: The show begins in NY City Hall, where the mayor weathers several investigations. To California beaches in the 1960s to remember The Beach Boys. To Asheville, to Fort Lauderdale, to NYC ... 8:54

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GOOD EVENING: The show begins in NY City Hall, where the mayor weathers several investigations. To California beaches in the 1960s to remember The Beach Boys. To Asheville, to Fort Lauderdale, to NYC, to Orlando, to confer with small business associations. To Los Angeles, home of Robert F. Kennedy the candidate, to Lancaster County, PA, and EV watc…

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What Is Xbox Doing? - Power Up And Game #89 49:37

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Join Power Up And Game to hear our panel of "experts" talk about some of the trending stories around the gaming industry. If you want to learn more about any of the topics we cover, we also have links available below: Topics/Sources Escape From Tarkov’s Horrible Week Destroys Game’s Reputation "More Feedback" Reddit Post Sony Drops PSN Account Link…

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#IRAN: The Mullahs and the campus antisemitism. 4:55

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#IRAN: The Mullahs and the campus antisemitism. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/gop-lawmakers-allege-bidens-iran-envoy-kept-classified-material-on-personal-email-cellphone-that-were-hacked/ar-BB1m2KCa 1924 PersiaBy John Batchelor

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IRAN: The mystery of Robert Malley. Benham ben Taleblu, FDD 14:45

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#IRAN: The mystery of Robert Malley. Benham ben Taleblu, FDD https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/gop-lawmakers-allege-bidens-iran-envoy-kept-classified-material-on-personal-email-cellphone-that-were-hacked/ar-BB1m2KCa 1925 Iran/PersiaBy John Batchelor

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#ITALY: PM Georgia Meloni gets high marks prior to the G7. Lorenzo Fiori, Ansaldo Foundation. 8:50

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#ITALY: PM Georgia Meloni gets high marks prior to the G7. Lorenzo Fiori, Ansaldo Foundation. https://www.courthousenews.com/with-european-elections-far-right-italian-pm-meloni-could-become-kingmaker-in-brussels/ 1940 GenoaBy John Batchelor

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#CA: The Kennedys and California. Bill Whalen, Hoover Institution 9:00

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#CA: The Kennedys and California. Bill Whalen, Hoover Institution https://www.hoover.org/research/will-rfk-jr-hold-sway-california 1963 JFKBy John Batchelor

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4/4: Sheridan’s Secret Mission: How the South Won the War After the Civil War by Robert Cwiklik (Author) 6:23

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4/4: Sheridan’s Secret Mission: How the South Won the War After the Civil War by Robert Cwiklik (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Sheridans-Secret-Mission-South-After/dp/0062950649/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= In late 1874, nearly ten years after the Civil War, former slaves, or freedmen, found themselves under siege in the South by v…

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3/4: Sheridan’s Secret Mission: How the South Won the War After the Civil War by Robert Cwiklik (Author) 13:10

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3/4: Sheridan’s Secret Mission: How the South Won the War After the Civil War by Robert Cwiklik (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Sheridans-Secret-Mission-South-After/dp/0062950649/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= In late 1874, nearly ten years after the Civil War, former slaves, or freedmen, found themselves under siege in the South by v…

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2/4: Sheridan’s Secret Mission: How the South Won the War After the Civil War by Robert Cwiklik (Author) 7:18

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2/4: Sheridan’s Secret Mission: How the South Won the War After the Civil War by Robert Cwiklik (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Sheridans-Secret-Mission-South-After/dp/0062950649/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= In late 1874, nearly ten years after the Civil War, former slaves, or freedmen, found themselves under siege in the South by v…

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1/4: Sheridan’s Secret Mission: How the South Won the War After the Civil War by Robert Cwiklik (Author) 10:27

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1/4: Sheridan’s Secret Mission: How the South Won the War After the Civil War by Robert Cwiklik (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Sheridans-Secret-Mission-South-After/dp/0062950649/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= In late 1874, nearly ten years after the Civil War, former slaves, or freedmen, found themselves under siege in the South by v…

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##MOON: PRC prepares a sample return landing. Bob Zimmerman BehindtheBlack.com 4:43

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##MOON: PRC prepares a sample return landing. Bob Zimmerman BehindtheBlack.com https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/points-of-information/change-6-enters-lunar-orbit/ 1940By John Batchelor

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#SPACEX: Working in a shop that values excellence and profit. Bob Zimmerman BehindtheBlack.com 14:44

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#SPACEX: Working in a shop that values excellence and profit. Bob Zimmerman BehindtheBlack.com https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/points-of-information/a-former-spacex-employee-gives-a-fascinating-account-of-what-it-is-like-to-work-there/ 1888 Jules Verne "Robar the Conqueror"By John Batchelor

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#LancasterCounty: Tourism returns. Jim McTague, former Washington Editor, Barrons. @MCTagueJ. Author of the "Martin and Twyla Boundary Series." #FriendsofHistoryDebatingSociety 8:47

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#LancasterCounty: Tourism returns. Jim McTague, former Washington Editor, Barrons. @MCTagueJ. Author of the "Martin and Twyla Boundary Series." #FriendsofHistoryDebatingSociety 1941 Lancaster CountyBy John Batchelor

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#Drones: The new battlefield. Henry Sokolski, NPEC 8:57

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#Drones: The new battlefield. Henry Sokolski, NPEC https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/09/world/europe/ukraine-strikes-russia-oil-refineries.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare 1903 GettysburghBy John Batchelor

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#SmallBusinessAmerica: Preparing god data for AI. @GeneMarks @Guardian @PhillyInquirer 5:14

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#SmallBusinessAmerica: Preparing god data for AI. @GeneMarks @Guardian @PhillyInquirer https://newsroom.cox.com/2024-05-02-Nearly-2-out-of-3-Small-Business-Employees-Say-AI-Can-Increase-or-Retain-Headcount,-According-to-New-Cox-Business-Survey undated Standar Oil BoardBy John Batchelor

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#SmallBusinessAmerica: High prices, shortage of workers. @GeneMarks @Guardian @PhillyInquirer 14:15

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#SmallBusinessAmerica: High prices, shortage of workers. @GeneMarks @Guardian @PhillyInquirer https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20240501699569/74-of-american-employees-would-prefer-to-work-for-a-smaller-business-over-a-larger-business-so-why-dont-they 1885 San DiegoBy John Batchelor

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##PacificWatch: The genius of Brian Wilson. @JCBlis 8:51

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##PacificWatch: The genius of Brian Wilson. @JCBliss https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Wilson 1897 LABy John Batchelor

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#NYC: INVESTIGATIONS UNEXPLAINED. HARRY SIEGEL, THECITY.NYC 8:51

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#NYC: INVESTIGATIONS UNEXPLAINED. HARRY SIEGEL, THECITY.NYC https://www.thecity.nyc/2024/05/09/doi-chief-independence-adams-probes/ 1916 Armistice Great WarBy John Batchelor

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PREVIEW: #AI: Conversation with colleague Gene Marks re the widespread recommendation that it is time to prepare your small business best data for AI. More details tonight. 1:55

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PREVIEW: #AI: Conversation with colleague Gene Marks re the widespread recommendation that it is time to prepare your small business best data for AI. More details tonight. 1879By John Batchelor

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PREVIEW: # NYC: Conversation with colleague Harry Siegel of TheCity.nyc re the multiple Federal investigations around mayor Adams -- all vaguely explained by the Mayor. More later 2:16

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PREVIEW: # NYC: Conversation with colleague Harry Siegel of TheCity.nyc re the multiple Federal investigations around Mayor Adams -- all vaguely explained by the Mayor. More later. 1908 NYCBy John Batchelor

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PREVEW: #BEACH BOYS: Conversation with colleague Jeff Bliss re the signifigance and genius of Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys -- and what his music meant to the 2)th Century audience -- and to California ... 1:48

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PREVEW: #BEACH BOYS: Conversation with colleague Jeff Bliss re the signifigance and genius of Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys -- and what his music meant to the 2)th Century audience -- and to California. More details later. 1930 Hotel HollywoodBy John Batchelor

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PREVIEW: #SPACEX: Conversation with colleage Bob Zimmerman re the suspicion that Russian bad actors are hacking into Starlink -- and the professional hacker answer is blunt. More later. 1:18

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PREVIEW: #SPACEX: Conversation with colleage Bob Zimmerman re the suspicion that Russian bad actors are hacking into Starlink -- and the professional hacker answer is blunt. More later. 1930By John Batchelor

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PREVIEW: #DRONES:Conversation with colleague Henry Sokolski of NPEC re the discovery that drone warfare threatens the undefended nodes of either adversary -- new thinking about warfare. More comments ... 1:43

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PREVIEW: #DRONES: Conversation with colleague Henry Sokolski of NPEC re the discovery that drone warfare threatens the undefended nodes of either adversary -- new thinking about warfare. More comments tonight. 1944 Market GardenBy John Batchelor

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PREVIEW: KENNEDY: DEBATE: Cpnversation with colleague Bill Whalen of Hoover re the unusual Robert F. Kennedy campaign and whether the other two candidates would welcome Kenndy on the debate stage. More ... 1:31

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PREVIEW: KENNEDY: DEBATE: Cpnversation with colleague Bill Whalen of Hoover re the unusual Robert F. Kennedy campaign and whether the other two candidates would welcome Kenndy on the debate stage. More details later. 1963 JFK opening day in DCBy John Batchelor

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The WNBA is coming to Toronto & the final Keep vs. Convey debate w/ Es Baraheni 44:15

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In Episode 1634, Sean Woodley is joined by Es Baraheni (Forbes, CEBL) to talk about the report from Shireen Ahmed at CBC that the WNBA will be expanding to Toronto in time for the 2026 season before revisiting the great Keep vs. Convey pick regarding the Toronot Raptors' first-round pick ahead of this Sunday's all-important NBA Draft Lottery. Off t…

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Finding Failures and Firefighting

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Finding Failures and Firefighting Abstract Kirk and Fred discuss new product market release schedule pressures, and then after customers start finding reliability issues, the actual firefighting begins. Many times, those who quickly can fix the causes of failures, the firefighters, get many more accolades than those who find and mitigate product we…

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GOOD EVENING: The show begins in Russia, where Vladimir Putin speaks bluntly to the Victory Day Parade audience nationwide, stating that the Kremlin believes the war is not with Ukraine but NATO, and it ... 7:46

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GOOD EVENING: The show begins in Russia, where Vladimir Putin speaks bluntly to the Victory Day Parade audience nationwide, stating that the Kremlin believes the war is not with Ukraine but NATO, and it is a war to save Russia from invaders like Napoleon and the Hitlerites. On to Europe, where Xi toured without success, looking for investment. To C…

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#SCOTUS: The four trials of Trump.Richard Epstein, Hoover 8:35

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#SCOTUS: The four trials of Trump.Richard Epstein, Hoover https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/trump-trial-off-day-recap/ 2936 Olivia De HavilandBy John Batchelor

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#ISRAEL: Netanyahu fights on alone. Richard Epstein, Hoover 11:05

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#ISRAEL: Netanyahu fights on alone. Richard Epstein, Hoover https://www.hoover.org/research/why-gaza-truce-would-settle-nothing 1900 JerusalemBy John Batchelor

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#WallStreet: The original "too big to fail." Simon Constable, Occitanie, France 2:50

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#WallStreet: The original "too big to fail." Simon Constable, Occitanie, France https://www.fdic.gov/bank/historical/history/235_258.pdf 1923 Coolidge and the bankersBy John Batchelor

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#France:The heavy rain floods the crops. Simon Constable, Occitanie, France 15:00

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#France:The heavy rain floods the crops. Simon Constable, Occitanie, France https://biofuels-news.com/news/france-remains-primary-rapeseed-producer-in-eu-27/ 1920 FranceBy John Batchelor

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2/2: ##Trump: The four trials of the former president. @AndrewCMcCarthy @NRO @ThadMcCotter @theamgreatness 9:05

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2/2: ##Trump: The four trials of the former president. @AndrewCMcCarthy @NRO @ThadMcCotter @theamgreatness https://www.wsj.com/us-news/stormy-daniels-testimony-hush-money-trial-7edc4ed5?mod=hp_lead_pos3 1920 CongressBy John Batchelor

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1/2: ##Trump: The four trials of the former president. @AndrewCMcCarthy @NRO @ThadMcCotter @theamgreatness 10:35

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1/2: ##Trump: The four trials of the former president. @AndrewCMcCarthy @NRO @ThadMcCotter @theamgreatness https://www.wsj.com/us-news/stormy-daniels-testimony-hush-money-trial-7edc4ed5?mod=hp_lead_pos3 1923 SCOTUSBy John Batchelor

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#MrMarket: The 'most pro-union administration ever." Veronique De Rugy, Mercatus Center 8:50

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#MrMarket: The 'most pro-union administration ever." Veronique De Rugy, Mercatus Center https://www.creators.com/read/veronique-de-rugy/05/24/is-the-union-resurgence-real-does-it-matter-for-workers 1940 Chrysler DetroitBy John Batchelor

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#CANADA: The unproved allegation that defames Canadians, Canada's History, generations of government officials. Conrad Black, National Post. . Conrad Black 9:00

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#CANADA: The unproved allegation that defames Canadians, Canada's History, generations of government officials. Conrad Black, National Post. . Conrad Black https://nationalpost.com/opinion/conrad-black-10 1920 RCMPBy John Batchelor

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#ANTISEMITISM: Professor Stephen Ansolabehere. Professor of Government at Harvard University - is a leading expert in public opinion, elections, and mass media. Author of 4 books, . Ansolabehere's research ... 9:15

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#ANTISEMITISM: Professor Stephen Ansolabehere. Professor of Government at Harvard University - is a leading expert in public opinion, elections, and mass media. Author of 4 books, . Ansolabehere's research spans topics such as elections, representation, political economy, and public opinion. https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20240429ny99…

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#GAZA: Both sides of the border. Dr. Daphné Richemond-Barak, a tenured Assistant Professor at Reichman University. She is an expert in tunnel warfare and author of Underground Warfare. She is also a Senior ... 9:51

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#GAZA: Both sides of the border. Dr. Daphné Richemond-Barak, a tenured Assistant Professor at Reichman University. She is an expert in tunnel warfare and author of Underground Warfare. She is also a Senior Researcher at the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT). https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/israeli-officials-concerned-about-po…

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#BOGOTA: Joseph M. Humire is an expert on foreign policy, national security, and asymmetric warfare. He is the executive director of the Center for a Secure Free Society (SFS) 8:05

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#BOGOTA: Joseph M. Humire is an expert on foreign policy, national security, and asymmetric warfare. He is the executive director of the Center for a Secure Free Society (SFS). https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/expert-iran-is-expanding-military-trade-ties-with-leftists-in-latin-america/ar-BB1itxiQ 1918 Bogota…

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#ANTISEMITISM: Professor Shai Davidai. Shai Davidai is an Assistant Professor in the Management Division of Columbia Business School. Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 9:45

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#ANTISEMITISM: Professor Shai Davidai. Shai Davidai is an Assistant Professor in the Management Division of Columbia Business School. Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/outspoken-columbia-professor-shai-davidai-says-he-feels-safer-in-war-zone-tel-aviv-than-in-nyc/ar-AA1nZFl1?ocid=BingNews 1917 Princeton…

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#CANADA: The "wacko" imbroglio over decriminalization. Mary Anastasia O'Grady, WSJ 9:25

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#CANADA: The "wacko" imbroglio over decriminalization. Mary Anastasia O'Grady, WSJ https://www.wsj.com/articles/canadas-wacko-drug-policy-67b87a1f 1900 QuebecBy John Batchelor

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#PRC: ##SCALA˽REPORT: Xi romances Europe while he crushes Hong Kong. Chris Riegel, CEO #SCALA˽REPORT:˽Chris˽Riegel˽CEO,˽Scala.com˽@Stratacache 10:15

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#PRC: ##SCALA˽REPORT: Xi romances Europe while he crushes Hong Kong. Chris Riegel, CEO #SCALA˽REPORT:˽Chris˽Riegel˽CEO,˽Scala.com˽@Stratacache. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/chinese-president-xis-trip-to-europe-charm-offensive-or-canny-bid-to-divide-the-west/ar-BB1m5uRy 1924 ChinaBy John Batchelor

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#RUSSIA;: Putin speaks of the "strategic forces" on alert. Anatol Lieven, Quincy 4:10

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#RUSSIA;: Putin speaks of the "strategic forces" on alert. Anatol Lieven, Quincy https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/putin-blames-west-for-inciting-conflict-as-russia-marks-victory-day/ar-BB1m7yaC 1936 MoscowBy John Batchelor

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##RUSSIA: Does politics stop at the water's edge? Anatol Lieven, Quincy 13:40

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##RUSSIA: Does politics stop at the water's edge? Anatol Lieven, Quincy https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/putin-blames-west-for-inciting-conflict-as-russia-marks-victory-day/ar-BB1m7yaC 1900 RussiaBy John Batchelor

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PREVIEW: VENEZUELA: #IRAN: Conversation with colleague Joseph Humire of Secure Free Society re: the Iran drones for sale in the Americas -- and the significance of the first armed drones in Caracas. 1:31

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PREVIEW: VENEZUELA: #IRAN: Conversation with colleague Joseph Humire of Secure Free Society re: the Iran drones for sale in the Americas -- and the significance of the first armed drones in Caracas.. 1950 CaracasBy John Batchelor

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PREVIEW: TRUMP: Conversation with colleagues Andrew McCarthy and Thaddeus McCotter about the other Special Counsel Jack Smith Federal trial for former President Trump -- in Florida with regard to the handling ... 1:54

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PREVIEW: TRUMP: Conversation with colleagues Andrew McCarthy and Thaddeus McCotter about the other Special Counsel Jack Smith Federal trial for former President Trump -- in Florida with regard to the handling of secret documents. More of the trials later. 1923 Miami BeachBy John Batchelor

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Assessing Masai's Hierarchy of Needs | What holes do the Toronto Raptors most need to fill this summer? 37:55

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In Episode 1633, Sean Woodley goes solo to assess the Toronto Raptors biggest offseason holes that need filling by ranking them in a little excercise we're calling "Masai's Hierarchy of Needs." Sean spends time talking about the Raptors' need for two-way wings, a third rotation big man to pair with Kelly Olynyk and Jakob Poeltl, and a backup point …

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PREVIE: #DANIELS: #BRAGG: #TRUMP: Conversation with colleagues Andrew McCarthy of NRO and Thadeus McCotter of American Greatness re the Daniels lengthy and unattractive presentation that is not connected ... 1:54

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PREVIE: #DANIELS: #BRAGG: #TRUMP: Conversation with colleagues Andrew McCarthy of NRO and Thadeus McCotter of American Greatness re the Daniels lengthy and unattractive presentation that is not connected to the decision that the Manhattan jury will make about records. More details later. 1911 Manhattan from New Jersey.…

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PREVIEW: #PUTIN: "STRATEGIC FORCES:" Conversation with colleague Anatol Lieven of the Quincy institute re President Putin speaking again of "strategic forces" aka nuclear weapons, during the Victory Day ... 1:42

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PREVIEW: #PUTIN: "STRATEGIC FORCES:" Conversation with colleague Anatol Lieven of the Quincy institute re President Putin speaking again of "strategic forces" aka nuclear weapons, during the Victory Day parade in Moscow at the 79th anniversary of the Great Patriotic War victory against the Hitlerites. 1955 TEAPOT/BEE at Nevada Test Range,…

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PREVIEW: #ECONOMY: Colleague Chris Riegel of #SCALA.com reports on the American consumer and slowing traffic in fast food and retail franchises. More tonight. 1:06

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PREVIEW: #ECONOMY: Colleague Chris Riegel of #SCALA.com reports on the American consumer and the slowing traffic in fast food and retail franchises. More tonight. 1860 Oyster Stand NYCBy John Batchelor

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PREVIEW: #TEHRAN: Colleague Benham ben Taleblu analyzes how the Mullahs of the Islamic Republic are interpreting the campus antisemitism in the US and Europe. More tonight.. 2:28

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PREVIEW: #TEHRAN: Colleague Benham ben Taleblu analyzes how the Mullahs of the Islamic Republic are interpreting the campus antisemitism in the US and Europe. More tonight.. 1925 PersiaBy John Batchelor

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