Podcast appearances and mentions of Rick Fisher

Hotel Mars, #4449 with Rick Fisher as guest, Wednesday, Oct. 22,2025:Brief program summary:The Hotel Mars team discussed the US Acceleration of the Moon Race Against China. Guest Rick Fisher, John and David discussed how the US moon race is accelerating, driven by President Trump's demand to land on the moon by 2028 and concerns that China, using the Long March 10 booster, might get there by 2029. Interim NASA Director Sean Duffy reopened the lunar lander contract, previously held by SpaceX's Starship, to Blue Origin and potentially Lockheed Martin, seeking multiple pathways. The Chinese space program is viewed as a strategic maneuver aimed at distracting the US from other global conflicts.Special thanks to our sponsors:Northrup Grumman, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Helix Space in Luxembourg, Celestis Memorial Spaceflights, Astrox Corporation, Dr. Haym Benaroya of Rutgers University, The Space Settlement Progress Blog by John Jossy, The Atlantis Project, and Artless EntertainmentOur Toll Free Line for Live Broadcasts: 1-866-687-7223 (Not in service at this time)For real time program participation, email Dr. Space at: drspace@thespaceshow.com for instructions and access.The Space Show is a non-profit 501C3 through its parent, One Giant Leap Foundation, Inc. To donate via Pay Pal, use:To donate with Zelle, use the email address: david@onegiantleapfoundation.org.If you prefer donating with a check, please make the check payable to One Giant Leap Foundation and mail to:One Giant Leap Foundation, 11035 Lavender Hill Drive Ste. 160-306 Las Vegas, NV 89135Upcoming Programs:Broadcast 4455 ZOOM: Arkisys CEO David Barnhart | Sunday 02 Nov 2025 1200PM PTGuests:ZOOM, Dave Barnhart, CEO of Arkisys updates us with interesting news and developments Get full access to The Space Show-One Giant Leap Foundation at doctorspace.substack.com/subscribe

      US Accelerates Moon Race Against China. Rick Fisher and David Livingston discuss how the US moon race is accelerating, driven by President Trump's demand to land on the moon by 2028 and concerns that China, using the Long March 10 booster, might get there by 2029. Interim NASA Director Sean Duffy reopened the lunar lander contract, previously held by SpaceX's Starship, to Blue Origin and potentially Lockheed Martin, seeking multiple pathways. The Chinese space program is viewed as a strategic maneuver aimed at distracting the US from other global conflicts. 1954

US Accelerates Moon Race Against China. Rick Fisher and David Livingston discuss how the US moon race is accelerating, driven by President Trump's demand to land on the moon by 2028 and concerns that China, using the Long March 10 booster, might get there by 2029. Interim NASA Director Sean Duffy reopened the lunar lander contract, previously held by SpaceX's Starship, to Blue Origin and potentially Lockheed Martin, seeking multiple pathways. The Chinese space program is viewed as a strategic maneuver aimed at distracting the US from other global conflicts.

SHOW 10-23-25 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR 1882 BLACK SEA RUSSIAN FLEET THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT A UKRAINE RESOLUTION... FIRST HOUR 9-915 Delayed Budapest Summit and Ukraine Negotiation Sticking Points. Anatol Lieven discusses how negotiations between the US and Russia, including a planned Budapest meeting, are delayed despite some progress on security issues like Trump's position on Ukraine joining NATO. The major sticking point remains Russia's demand that Ukraine withdraw from the rest of the Donbas, which Ukrainian leaders deem politically impossible. While Russia has scaled back some territorial claims, a viable peace settlement likely necessitates a ceasefire along existing lines, coupled with lifting sanctions. Escalation risks remain high due to potential accidental military clashes. 915-930 Delayed Budapest Summit and Ukraine Negotiation Sticking Points. Anatol Lieven discusses how negotiations between the US and Russia, including a planned Budapest meeting, are delayed despite some progress on security issues like Trump's position on Ukraine joining NATO. The major sticking point remains Russia's demand that Ukraine withdraw from the rest of the Donbas, which Ukrainian leaders deem politically impossible. While Russia has scaled back some territorial claims, a viable peace settlement likely necessitates a ceasefire along existing lines, coupled with lifting sanctions. Escalation risks remain high due to potential accidental military clashes. 930-945 Trump Administration Sanctions Hit Russia's Oil Lifeline. Michael Bernstam discussed the Trump administration's politically significant sanctions targeting Russia's two largest oil producers, Rosneft and Lukoil, affecting 56% of Russian output. The sanctions caused world oil prices to jump temporarily and elicited an immediate angry response from Putin, who called it an "unfriendly act." The primary financial impact on Russia will be much deeper discounts demanded by buyers, significantly hurting the Russian budget. Europe is meanwhile nearing liberation from Russian energy dependence due to abundant US liquefied natural gas (LNG). 945-1000 UN Cyber Crime Treaty: Authoritarian Assault on Free Speech. Ivana Stradner discussed the controversial UN Cyber Crime Treaty, which she argues is an assault on international rule of law spearheaded by Russia and China. The treaty is feared because it enables digital authoritarianism, censorship, and surveillance by potentially forcing companies to grant government access to private data and share user information globally. The US should reject ratification and defer to the Budapest Convention, relying instead on powerful offensive and defensive cyber capabilities for deterrence. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 Political Shifts and Security Crises Across Latin America. Professor Evan Ellis reported on a shifting Latin American landscape. Argentina's Milei navigates a key election after implementing painful economic cuts, backed by a new US currency swap deal. Bolivia's Luis Arce seeks warmer US ties while managing a severe economic crisis. Peru's president declared a state of emergency to address rampant insecurity and extortion in Lima. Concurrently, the US is escalating pressure on Venezuela's Maduro regime, primarily targeting the criminal Cartel de los Soles leadership. 1015-1030 Political Shifts and Security Crises Across Latin America. Professor Evan Ellis reported on a shifting Latin American landscape. Argentina's Milei navigates a key election after implementing painful economic cuts, backed by a new US currency swap deal. Bolivia's Luis Arce seeks warmer US ties while managing a severe economic crisis. Peru's president declared a state of emergency to address rampant insecurity and extortion in Lima. Concurrently, the US is escalating pressure on Venezuela's Maduro regime, primarily targeting the criminal Cartel de los Soles leadership. 1030-1045 Political Shifts and Security Crises Across Latin America. Professor Evan Ellis reported on a shifting Latin American landscape. Argentina's Milei navigates a key election after implementing painful economic cuts, backed by a new US currency swap deal. Bolivia's Luis Arce seeks warmer US ties while managing a severe economic crisis. Peru's president declared a state of emergency to address rampant insecurity and extortion in Lima. Concurrently, the US is escalating pressure on Venezuela's Maduro regime, primarily targeting the criminal Cartel de los Soles leadership. 1045-1100 Political Shifts and Security Crises Across Latin America. Professor Evan Ellis reported on a shifting Latin American landscape. Argentina's Milei navigates a key election after implementing painful economic cuts, backed by a new US currency swap deal. Bolivia's Luis Arce seeks warmer US ties while managing a severe economic crisis. Peru's president declared a state of emergency to address rampant insecurity and extortion in Lima. Concurrently, the US is escalating pressure on Venezuela's Maduro regime, primarily targeting the criminal Cartel de los Soles leadership. THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 Robert McNamara: From WWII Statistical Control to Kennedy's Star. Professor William Taubman detailed Robert McNamara's rise, beginning as a statistician in WWII advising General Curtis LeMay on firebombing techniques, a success McNamara later regretted as potentially criminal. After becoming president of Ford, he reluctantly joined JFK's administration as Secretary of Defense. McNamara's brilliance and efficiency led Kennedy to admire him as the cabinet's star, even considering him for vice president in 1964 and the presidential candidate in 1968. 1115-1130 Robert McNamara: From WWII Statistical Control to Kennedy's Star. Professor William Taubman detailed Robert McNamara's rise, beginning as a statistician in WWII advising General Curtis LeMay on firebombing techniques, a success McNamara later regretted as potentially criminal. After becoming president of Ford, he reluctantly joined JFK's administration as Secretary of Defense. McNamara's brilliance and efficiency led Kennedy to admire him as the cabinet's star, even considering him for vice president in 1964 and the presidential candidate in 1968. 1130-1145 Robert McNamara: From WWII Statistical Control to Kennedy's Star. Professor William Taubman detailed Robert McNamara's rise, beginning as a statistician in WWII advising General Curtis LeMay on firebombing techniques, a success McNamara later regretted as potentially criminal. After becoming president of Ford, he reluctantly joined JFK's administration as Secretary of Defense. McNamara's brilliance and efficiency led Kennedy to admire him as the cabinet's star, even considering him for vice president in 1964 and the presidential candidate in 1968. 1145-1200 Robert McNamara: From WWII Statistical Control to Kennedy's Star. Professor William Taubman detailed Robert McNamara's rise, beginning as a statistician in WWII advising General Curtis LeMay on firebombing techniques, a success McNamara later regretted as potentially criminal. After becoming president of Ford, he reluctantly joined JFK's administration as Secretary of Defense. McNamara's brilliance and efficiency led Kennedy to admire him as the cabinet's star, even considering him for vice president in 1964 and the presidential candidate in 1968. FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 The AI Infrastructure Gold Rush and Europe's Absence. Chris Riegel discusses how the AI revolution is driving a feverish rush to build large data centers (one gigawatt or better), though energy access is a critical choke point that may cause conflict between commercial demand and normal consumers by summer 2026. This intense global competition, likened to a gold rush, is primarily a two-horse race between the US and China. Europe is largely sitting out the advanced AI development wave, which is considered a tactical mistake that may leave them reliant on American or Chinese technology. 1215-1230        CBP Admits Fake Record Used to Jail Bolsonaro Advisor in Brazil. Mary Anastasia O'Grady discusses how US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) admitted an erroneous entry record was created and used by Brazilian Justice Alexandre de Moraes to jail Felipe Martins, an advisor to former President Bolsonaro. De Moraes used the apparently fake I-94 document, which contained a misspelling and a canceled passport number, to hold Martins for 183 days to extract information about an alleged coup plot. The unprecedented CBP admission confirms a file violation and suggests ongoing malfeasance. 1230-1245 US Accelerates Moon Race Against China. Rick Fisher and David Livingston discuss how the US moon race is accelerating, driven by President Trump's demand to land on the moon by 2028 and concerns that China, using the Long March 10 booster, might get there by 2029. Interim NASA Director Sean Duffy reopened the lunar lander contract, previously held by SpaceX's Starship, to Blue Origin and potentially Lockheed Martin, seeking multiple pathways. The Chinese space program is viewed as a strategic maneuver aimed at distracting the US from other global conflicts. 1245-100 AM US Accelerates Moon Race Against China. Rick Fisher and David Livingston discuss how the US moon race is accelerating, driven by President Trump's demand to land on the moon by 2028 and concerns that China, using the Long March 10 booster, might get there by 2029. Interim NASA Director Sean Duffy reopened the lunar lander contract, previously held by SpaceX's Starship, to Blue Origin and potentially Lockheed Martin, seeking multiple pathways. The Chinese space program is viewed as a strategic maneuver aimed at distracting the US from other global conflicts.

Rick Fisher Reports on China's Reusable Rocket Deluge and US Moon Race Political Pressures Rick Fisher with John Batchelor Rick Fisher reported that China has 27 reusable space launch vehicle projects underway, predicting a "deluge" of cheap space services to compete with SpaceX. He noted that President Trump is alarmed that China may win the second race to the moon. Trump pressured NASA Administrator Duffy to open the Human Landing System competition to Blue Origin, signaling that politics and winning the race are paramount, regardless of competitor viability. China's first reusable booster test could occur before year-end. 1698

Preview: Rick Fisher describes Victor Gao as a "Han envoy" used in China's "cognitive warfare" to spread propaganda, including the claim that China has the world's most powerful military. Gao falsely claimed China possesses a "super weapon," the DF-61, armed with 61 nuclear warheads, capable of reaching any global point in 20 minutes. Fisher also analyzes the propaganda surrounding the new Fujian aircraft carrier, noting that claims of its superiority over the USS Ford are easily refutable. 1942

Preview: Rick Fisher discusses Victor Gao, a Chinese national, Yale Law graduate, and "agitprop" likened to Tokyo Rose, who delivers deniable threats for Beijing. Referred to as a "Han envoy," Gao recently claimed on Chinese state television that China now possesses the world's most powerful military. 1959

China is preparing for war with robot dogs and next-gen tanks. Rick Fisher reveals how Beijing's new “Tesla of tanks,” hybrid-powered and AI-linked, could dominate urban combat—and why armed robot dogs may lead the first wave of an invasion of Taiwan. Watch the full podcast here! https://chinauncensored.tv/programs/podcast-310

Our program with Rick Fisher particularly examined China's progress and Russia's financial difficulties in their space initiatives, as well as exploring the strategic importance of lunar dominance and the Artemis program. The discussion concluded with an analysis of China's military capabilities and their implications for global security, including concerns about their advanced weapons systems and the need for U.S. military modernization and strategic planning. See the full summary for this program at www.thespaceshow.com and doctorspace.substack.com for this date, Sept. 16, 2025. The Zoom video for this program has also been posted on our Substack page.

Guest Rick Fisher started out by discussing the current state of space programs, focusing on China's progress and Russia's economic and political situation. Rick explained that Russia's space program is facing financial difficulties, but they are still seeking cooperation with the U.S. on lunar missions. David expressed concerns about China's growing influence in space and the potential risks of Chinese students studying in the U.S. They agreed to explore these topics further in their discussion.The Space Show hosted a Space Show discussion with Rick Fisher, focusing on the financial challenges facing the Russian space program, particularly Energia. Rick shared that Energia, founded by Korolev in 1946, is in severe financial trouble, as evidenced by a memo from CEO Igor Maltsev in late August 2023, indicating potential closure. The company's inability to meet program deadlines and its overall financial instability were highlighted as significant concerns.Our guest discussed the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and its implications for international relations, particularly focusing on Russia's financial struggles and its relationship with China. He explained how China could leverage Russia's dependency on them for space exploration, as well as the potential for a strategic pivot in U.S.-Russia relations. Our Space Show audience group discussed the complex dynamics between China, Russia, and the West, including the potential for conflict in the Asia-Pacific region and the strategic importance of oil supplies.Also discussed was the space race between the US and China for lunar dominance, with Rick explaining that while China is progressing steadily with their lunar program, the US has fallen behind schedule. They explored the strategic importance of the moon, including the potential for militarization and the need for a strong US presence to deter China and Russia. The discussion touched on the Artemis Accords, Gateway station, and the potential for Starlink-type satellites to create a communications network around the moon. Rick suggested that winning the race to populate the moon is more important than just sending people there, and emphasized the need for the US to show strength and leadership in space.Fisher explained the Chinese moon landing strategy, which involves a two-stage vehicle with a propulsion module that detaches and crashes into the lunar surface, raising safety concerns. David questioned how to sell the importance of space exploration to the American public and suggested that current Artemis mission plans might be too complex to meet the goal of landing on the moon before China. Rick acknowledged these concerns and expressed hope that Secretary Duffy would gather the necessary expertise to make informed decisions about the mission plans.We went on to discuss the importance of the Starship program for future moon missions, with Fisher emphasizing its critical role in winning the race to populate the moon. Marshall expressed optimism about the double-catch capability of Starship, predicting it could be achieved by Flight Test 13 in February. Rick warned about the competition from Chinese Starships, which could conduct heavy-lift missions to the moon by the mid-2030s, and suggested developing nuclear-powered capabilities for a more economical presence on the moon. The conversation concluded with a brief update on Starship's flight schedule, including Demo 11's suborbital flight later this year and the orbital flight planned for early 2026.David and Richard discussed the implications of China's military parade, where they showcased advanced weapons systems, including anti-ballistic missile capabilities and nuclear strike systems. Richard explained that China's propaganda aims to assert they now have the world's most powerful military, potentially influencing allies like Japan. He noted that while some Chinese claims about their parade displays are likely accurate, their advancements in strategic defense and offense could pose significant challenges to U.S. missile defense systems, particularly the "Golden Dome" initiative.The discussion focused on China's development and deployment of unmanned combat aircraft and their broader military modernization efforts, which Rick described as a "shock" due to their advanced capabilities and potential threat to U.S. military superiority. Rick and John agreed that the U.S. had been focusing on the wrong priorities for the past 20 years, particularly in Afghanistan, while neglecting military modernization and arms control agreements. The conversation concluded with a discussion about China's military parade, which revealed their plans for aircraft carriers and a robust space architecture to support global military projection, emphasizing the interconnected nature of space and terrestrial military capabilities.David and Rick discussed the challenges of Congress's understanding and funding of defense programs, noting a lack of expertise and a focus on social issues over national security. Rick highlighted bipartisan support for key U.S. priorities like helping Israel and Taiwan but criticized the military's failure to anticipate and address emerging threats proactively. John shared concerns about the slow progress in missile development, attributing it to bureaucratic hurdles, and David expressed worry about the future implications of these issues for national security and peace.We talked about the importance of space exploration and national security expressing concern about the China Challenge and the need to secure interests in the Earth-Moon-Mars system. The Space Show audience agreed to address national security from a different perspective in the next live show with Dean Chang, who recently debated the Wolf Amendment. Marshall and John shared insights on military developments, including the obsolescence of current strategic forces and ongoing efforts to develop new technologies like hypersonic missiles and advanced fighter jets. They also discussed a hypothetical space-based weapon concept and agreed to further explore this topic in an upcoming Sunday Open Lines program on Sunday, Sept. 28.Special thanks to our sponsors:Northrup Grumman, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Helix Space in Luxembourg, Celestis Memorial Spaceflights, Astrox Corporation, Dr. Haym Benaroya of Rutgers University, The Space Settlement Progress Blog by John Jossy, The Atlantis Project, and Artless EntertainmentOur Toll Free Line for Live Broadcasts: 1-866-687-7223For real time program participation, email Dr. Space at: drspace@thespaceshow.comThe Space Show is a non-profit 501C3 through its parent, One Giant Leap Foundation, Inc. To donate via Pay Pal, use:To donate with Zelle, use the email address: david@onegiantleapfoundation.org.If you prefer donating with a check, please make the check payable to One Giant Leap Foundation and mail to:One Giant Leap Foundation, 11035 Lavender Hill Drive Ste. 160-306 Las Vegas, NV 89135Upcoming Programs:Special thanks to our sponsors:Northrup Grumman, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Helix Space in Luxembourg, Celestis Memorial Spaceflights, Astrox Corporation, Dr. Haym Benaroya of Rutgers University, The Space Settlement Progress Blog by John Jossy, The Atlantis Project, and Artless EntertainmentOur Toll Free Line for Live Broadcasts: 1-866-687-7223For real time program participation, email Dr. Space at: drspace@thespaceshow.comThe Space Show is a non-profit 501C3 through its parent, One Giant Leap Foundation, Inc. To donate via Pay Pal, use:To donate with Zelle, use the email address: david@onegiantleapfoundation.org.If you prefer donating with a check, please make the check payable to One Giant Leap Foundation and mail to:One Giant Leap Foundation, 11035 Lavender Hill Drive Ste. 160-306 Las Vegas, NV 89135Upcoming Programs:Broadcast 4434 ZOOM Lynn Harper | Sunday 21 Sep 2025 1200PM PTGuests: Harper, LynnZOOM Biomedical science in space, commercial space profitability, ISS and moreLive Streaming is at https://www.thespaceshow.com/content/listen-live with the following live streaming sites:Stream Guys https://player.streamguys.com/thespaceshow/sgplayer3/player.php#FastServ https://ic2646c302.fastserv.com/streamStream Guys https://player.streamguys.com/thespaceshow/sgplayer3/player.php#FastServ https://ic2646c302.fastserv.com/stream Get full access to The Space Show-One Giant Leap Foundation at doctorspace.substack.com/subscribe

HEADLINE: China's Advanced Weapon Systems and Global Asteroid Defense Ambitions GUEST AND TITLE: Rick Fisher, Senior Fellow, International Assessment and Strategy Center; Gordon Chang, author and geopolitical analyst SUMMARY: Rick Fisher discusses China's new DF-26D ballistic missile, capable of intercepting aircraft carriers up to 4,000 km, and other advanced unmanned weapon systems surpassing US capabilities. Gordon Chang questions US defense against these hypersonic threats. Fisher notes Russia's Energia space program faces financial distress due to the Ukraine war. China proposes an international asteroid defense, inviting global participation. Fisher warns this PLA-controlled initiative could be a front to develop anti-satellite capabilities and challenge the US in future conflicts. 1936

PREVIEW. Guest Name: Rick Fisher Summary: China announced an international global asteroid defense capability, led by Wu Weiren, inviting countries to join ground-based radar and interceptor stations. This system, controlled by the People's Liberation Army (PLA), could potentially be used to target America's satellites and defeat the US in future wars. Formal Name: Rick Fisher, International Assessment and Strategy Center

China just revealed unmanned fighter jets that could change the future of war. Military expert Rick Fisher explains how Beijing's new drone swarms—controlled by J-20 stealth fighters—are designed to ambush U.S. pilots, like raptors in Jurassic Park. Watch the full podcast here! https://chinauncensored.tv/programs/podcast-310

John Batchelor and I welcomed Rick Fisher back to the program to discuss China's space program, focusing on the Long March 10 and 9 rockets. Rick explained that the Long March 10, which recently passed a static test, is designed to transport cargo and astronauts to the moon, while the Long March 9, similar in size to SpaceX's Starship, is intended for lunar missions and eventual Mars expeditions. David asked about China's funding of their space program given report of Chinese economic problems. Rick noted that China's space program is a priority for the Communist Party due to its strategic importance. He suggested that the Chinese government may prioritize space exploration over other areas due to its focus on maintaining power. Rick also outlined a timeline for China's lunar program. Rick was also asked about their work on human spaceflight medical challenges plus their lunar settlement plans, if any. You might be surprised by what our guest had to say about their lunar development settlement plans/program.Special thanks to our sponsors:Northrup Grumman, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Helix Space in Luxembourg, Celestis Memorial Spaceflights, Astrox Corporation, Dr. Haym Benaroya of Rutgers University, The Space Settlement Progress Blog by John Jossy, The Atlantis Project, and Artless EntertainmentOur Toll Free Line for Live Broadcasts: 1-866-687-7223For real time program participation, email Dr. Space at: drspace@thespaceshow.comThe Space Show is a non-profit 501C3 through its parent, One Giant Leap Foundation, Inc. To donate via Pay Pal, use:To donate with Zelle, use the email address: david@onegiantleapfoundation.org.If you prefer donating with a check, please make the check payable to One Giant Leap Foundation and mail to:One Giant Leap Foundation, 11035 Lavender Hill Drive Ste. 160-306 Las Vegas, NV 89135Upcoming Programs:Broadcast 4422: TBD | Monday 25 Aug 2025 1200PM PTGuests: Dr. David LivingstonGuest TBDLive Streaming is at https://www.thespaceshow.com/content/listen-live with the following live streaming sites:Stream Guys https://player.streamguys.com/thespaceshow/sgplayer3/player.php#FastServhttps://ic2646c302.fastserv.com/stream Get full access to The Space Show-One Giant Leap Foundation at doctorspace.substack.com/subscribe

John Batchelor and I welcomed Rick Fisher back to the program to discuss China's space program, focusing on the Long March 10 and 9 rockets. Rick explained that the Long March 10, which recently passed a static test, is designed to transport cargo and astronauts to the moon, while the Long March 9, similar in size to SpaceX's Starship, is intended for lunar missions and eventual Mars expeditions. David asked about China's funding of their space program given report of Chinese economic problems. Rick noted that China's space program is a priority for the Communist Party due to its strategic importance. He suggested that the Chinese government may prioritize space exploration over other areas due to its focus on maintaining power. Rick also outlined a timeline for China's lunar program. Rick was also asked about their work on human spaceflight medical challenges plus their lunar settlement plans, if any. You might be surprised by what our guest had to say about their lunar development settlement plans/program.

Hotel Mars: PRC Long March 9 booster for the Earth-Moon System. Rick Fisher, David Livingston 1958

CBS Eye on the World with John Batchelor Show Schedule 8-21-25 The show begins in Anchorage Alaska, watching the two principals seek a resolution for Ukraine, NATO, Trump administration and Russia. 1910 USS MASSACHUCETTS  First Hour 9:00-9:15 Russia: Long road to resolution. Anatol Lieven, Quincy 9:15-9:30 Russia: Long road to resolution. Anatol Lieven, Quincy continued 9:30-9:45 Nvidia: And the smuggling PRC. #ScalaReport: Chris Riegel CEO, Scala.com @Stratacache 9:45-10:00 Hotel Mars: PRC Long March 9 booster for the Earth-Moon System. Rick Fisher, David Livingston Second Hour 10:00-10:15 #NewWorldReport: Bolivia votes surprise. Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. @RevAnEllis #NewWorldReportEllis 10:15-10:30 #NewWorldReport: Brazil lawfare and defiance. Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. @RevAnEllis #NewWorldReportEllis 10:30-10:45 #NewWorldReport: USN flotilla off Venezuela. Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. @RevAnEllis #NewWorldReportEllis 10:45-11:00 #NewWorldReport: Good news Paraguay. Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. @RevAnEllis #NewWorldReportEllis Third Hour 11:00-11:15 Vietnam War 1/8: Military History. Geoffrey Wawro 11:15-11:30 Vietnam War 2/8: Military History. Geoffrey Wawro 11:30-11:45 Vietnam War 3/8: Military History. Geoffrey Wawro 11:45-12:00 Vietnam War 4/8: Military History. Geoffrey Wawro Fourth Hour 12:00-12:15 Russia: Not trustworthy. Cliff May, FDD 12:15-12:30 Russia: Not trustworthy. Cliff May, FDD continued 12:30-12:45 Russia & Kazakhstan: Alleged laundering at Trump SoHo. Craig Unger, author 12:45-1:00 AM Venezuela and Mexico: Military response on the table. Mary Anastasia O'Grady

PRC: DRONE SUBS - RICK FISHER @GORDONGCHANG, GATESTONE, NEWSWEEK, THE HILL 1904

SHOW SCHEDULE 7-9-25. Good evening. The show begins in Ukraine still waiting for air defense supply... 1856 BLACK SEA FLEET CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9:00-9:15 #Ukraine: Air power cannot win a war. Colonel Jeff McCausland, USA (Retired) @mccauslj @cbsnews @dickinsoncol 9:15-9:30 #Ukraine: NATO prepares Rotterdam. Colonel Jeff McCausland, USA (Retired) @mccauslj @cbsnews @dickinsoncol 9:30-9:45 Harvard: What is to be done? Peter Berkowitz, Hoover. 9:45-10:00 Harvard: What is to be done? Peter Berkowitz, Hoover continued. SECOND HOUR 10:00-10:15 Atomic bomb education. Peter Huessy, @gordongchang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill 10:15-10:30 LEO: Weaponizing lasers vs Germany EU. Rick Fisher, @gordongchang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill 10:30-10:45 PRC: Rumors of Xi. Charles Burton, @gordongchang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill 10:45-11:00 PRC: Weaponizing LEO. Brandon Weichert, @gordongchang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill THIRD HOUR 11:00-11:15 Solomons vs PRC. Cleo Paskal, FDD 11:15-11:30 Solomons vs PRC. Cleo Paskal, FDD continued 11:30-11:45 End of Russiagate. @andrewcmccarthy @nro @thadmccotter @theamgreatness 11:45-12:00 Russia asset seizures. Michael Bernstam FOURTH HOUR 12:00-12:15 France: Wildfires at Marseilles. Simon Constable 12:15-12:30 England: Bayeux comes to the UK. Simon Constable 12:30-12:45 ULA: Is the Vulcan ready? Bob Zimmerman behindtheblack.com 12:45-1:00 AM Mars: Meteorite for sale. Bob Zimmerman behindtheblack.com Key corrections made:

It's Monday, Let's raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It's time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let's begin Exploring the Wine Glass!  Welcome back to the podcast, everyone! Sometimes the stars truly align. Last week, we took a journey through the stunning region of Galicia in Northwest Spain, exploring its unique culture, cuisine, and of course, its incredible wines. Well, as fate would have it, right on the heels of that episode, I had the pleasure of attending a fantastic webinar that was a deep dive into Galicia's most famous white grape: Albariño. If you missed that episode, I'll have it in the shownotes.  The webinar was co-hosted by Rick Fisher, the Spanish Program Director for the Wine Guild, and Patrick Mata, co-founder of the Ole & Obrigado. Their insights were invaluable, covering everything from Albariño's history and viticulture to its diverse expressions and food-pairing versatility. Let the fun begin!  Please take a moment of your time to subscribe, rate and review Exploring the Wine Glass. It's completely free and is a great way to let other wine lovers know about the podcast. Be sure to head over to the website, Exploringthewineglass.com, to read my award winning blog and to see what else I have been up to. And most of all, please tell your friends about the podcast!   Slainte!  Albarino All Day Episode can be found at https://dracaenawines.podbean.com/e/albarino-all-day%e2%80%94inside-spain-s-misty-wine-wonderland/ Music: WINE by Kēvens Official Video Follow me on Instagram!   Follow me on Twitter! Subscribe to my YouTube channel SIGN UP FOR EXPLORING THE WINE GLASS NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES STITCHER | iTUNES | YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | PODBEAN | AUDIBLE | BOOMPLAY Even ask your smart speaker to play Exploring the Wine Glass GIVE US A RATING AND REVIEW Thoughts or comments? Contact Lori at exploringthewineglass@gmail.com. Please support our sponsors Dracaena Wines - Our Wines + Your Moments + Great Memories Use code 'Explore' at checkout to receive 10% off your first order GET SPECIAL OFFERS FOR DRACAENA WINES

SHOW SCHEDULE MONDAY 23 JUNE 2025. Good evening: The show begins in an Iran under attack by the strategic weapon, the USAF B-2... 1850 SUBURB OF TEHRAN CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9:00-9:15 Iran: Threat. Bill Roggio, FDD. Husain Haqqani, Hudson Institute. 9:15-9:30 Iran: Doubts of a short war. Bill Roggio, FDD. Husain Haqqani, Hudson Institute 9:30-9:45 Iran: Attacking the Gulf including Qatar. Ahmad Sharawi, Bill Roggio, FDD 9:45-10:00 Iran: Attacking the Gulf including Qatar. Ahmad Sharawi, Bill Roggio, FDD continued SECOND HOUR 10:00-10:15 USA: Most serious warning of homeland terror. Striking the infamous Evin Prison. Malcolm Hoenlein @conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1@thadmccotter @theamgreatness 10:15-10:30 Syria: Damascus terror by ISIS. Malcolm Hoenlein @conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1@thadmccotter @theamgreatness 10:30-10:45 PRC: The August CCP review of Xi's flagging leadership. Anne Stevenson-Yang, @gordongchang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill 10:45-11:00 PRC: Swarming South China Sea, swarming Taiwan Strait. Rick Fisher, @gordongchang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill THIRD HOUR 11:00-11:15 Iran: What is inside Fordow, Isfahan and Natanz? Andrea Stricker, FDD 11:15-11:30 Iran: The hunt for the 60% enriched ore. Andrea Stricker, FDD 11:30-11:45 Iran: B-2 over Iran. David Daoud, Bill Roggio, FDD 11:45-12:00 Gaza, Lebanon, Yemen: The Tehran agents. David Daoud, Bill Roggio, FDD FOURTH HOUR 12:00-12:15 #NewWorldReport: Kirchner's links to Hezbollah, Iran, mass murder and assassination. Joseph Humire @jmhumire @securefreesoc. Ernesto Araujo, former Foreign Minister Republic of Brazil. #newworldreporthumire 12:15-12:30 #NewWorldReport: Lawfare and the Bolsonaros. Joseph Humire @jmhumire @securefreesoc. Ernesto Araujo, former Foreign Minister Republic of Brazil. #newworldreporthumire 12:30-12:45 Ukraine: Iran confers with Putin. John Hardie, Bill Roggio, FDD. 12:45-1:00 AM NATO: Lowered expectations at The Hague. John Hardie, Bill Roggio, FDD.

PRC; SWARMING SOUTH CHINA SEA, SWARMING TAIWAN STRAIT. RICK FISHER, @GORDONGCHANG, GATESTONE, NEWSWEEK, THE HILL 1921 PHILIPPINES

#HOTEL MARS: PRC ASTEROID MISSIONS.RICK FISHER, IASC. 1957

GOOD EVENING: The show begins in Russia where Kyiv forces launched massive drone attack on many regions of Russia in a major escalation of the DRONE WARS... CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9-915 #UKRAINE:  ESCALATION COLONEL JEFF MCCAUSLAND , USA (RETIRED) @MCCAUSLJ @CBSNEWS @DICKINSONCOL 915-930 #IRAN:  COLONEL JEFF MCCAUSLAND , USA (RETIRED) @MCCAUSLJ @CBSNEWS @DICKINSONCOL 930-945 SPACEX: TEST 9. BOB ZIMMERMAN BEHINDTHEBLACK.COM 945-1000 SPHERE: MYSTERY. BOB ZIMMERMAN BEHINDTHEBLACK.COM SECOND HOUR 10-1015 ROK: Morse Tan, former ambassador and now leader of the Election Monitoring Team in South Korea, on the latest on election integrity efforts there. @GORDONGCHANG, GATESTONE, NEWSWEEK, THE HILL 1015-1030 ROK David Maxwell, vice president of the Center for Asia Pacific Strategy, on this: https://www.geopoliticalmonitor.com/rethinking-south-koreas-naval-strategy-for-a-taiwan-strait-contingency/ @GORDONGCHANG, GATESTONE, NEWSWEEK, THE HILL 1030-1045 INDONESIA: Charles Ortel of the On the Money with Charles Ortel podcast on this: https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2025-05-26/china-mulling-new-economic-policy-tools-premier-li-says @GORDONGCHANG, GATESTONE, NEWSWEEK, THE HILL  1045-1100 GOLDEN DOME Blaine Holt, retired Air Force general who served as deputy military representative to NATO, on this: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3311539/can-chinas-new-stealth-tech-challenge-trumps-golden-dome @GORDONGCHANG, GATESTONE, NEWSWEEK, THE HILL THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 KASHMIR: UNFINISHED STANDOFF. SADANAND DHUME, WSJ 1115-1130 RUSSIA: STAGFLATION. MICHAEL BERNSTAM, HOOVER 1130-1145 CHESTERTON: WHAT IS A CONSERVATIVE? PETER BERKOWITZ 1145-1200 DPRK:CYBERCRIME EMPLOYMENT SCAM. ANNIE FIXLER, FDD FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 #FRANCE: PLUM TREES RIPENING. SIMON CONSTABLE 1215-1230 LIVERPOOL: TRAGEDY INSTEAD OF JOY.. SIMON CONSTABLE.  1230-1245 #HOTEL MARS: PRC ASTEROID MISSIONS.RICK FISHER, IASC. 1245-100 AM #HOTEL MARS PTCT GOES TO WAR. RICK FISHER, IASC.

#HOTEL MARS PTCT GOES TO WAR. RICK FISHER, IASC.1969 RED GUARDS

PREVIEW: Colleague Rick Fisher presents the PRC's phased asteroid missions and also reports on the PRC ambition to dominate the solar system with men and machines. More on. august 1953. CLAUSE 4.0: Let me search for more information about China's broader solar system exploration strategy and Rick Fisher's analysis. China's Phased Asteroid Mission Strategy Bottom Line Up Front: China has developed an ambitious multi-phase approach to asteroid exploration and planetary defense, positioning itself as a major space power with systematic missions targeting asteroids, Mars, Jupiter, and potentially the outer solar system through 2050. Current Asteroid Missions (2025-2030) Tianwen-2 (2025): China will launch the Tianwen-2 mission to sample a near-Earth asteroid next year. The mission will first focus on sampling near-Earth asteroid Kamoʻoalewa (2016 HO3). After delivering samples to Earth, the spacecraft will use our planet for a gravitational slingshot maneuver and set it on a course for main-belt comet 311P/PANSTARRS. SpaceNewsSpace Planetary Defense Test (2025-2030): China is planning its first mission to impact an asteroid in the name of planetary defense. The mission will serve a dual purpose: One craft will impact the asteroid while its partner observes the space rock to learn more about the solar system and its formation. SpaceSpace China wants to test changing the orbit of a potentially hazardous asteroid with an impactor spacecraft and also accurately measure how much its orbit is altered. China will launch 2-in-1 asteroid deflection mission in 2025 | Space Expanding Solar System Dominance Strategy Deep Space Exploration Roadmap: China's plans for exploring the outer Solar System are taking shape, with Jupiter's moon Callisto and one of the ice giants the main targets. PlanetarySpaceNews China has unveiled a long-term planetary exploration roadmap for planetary habitability and the search for extraterrestrial life. China to seek out life in the solar system as NASA faces cuts, commercial players expand ambitions - SpaceNews Tianwen-4 Jupiter Mission (2029): Zhu's outline of the mission sees a Tianwen-4 launch in September 2029. The spacecraft will use a flyby of Venus in 2030 plus further gravity assists from Earth in 2031 and 2033, to arrive at Jupiter in December 2035. China's plans for outer Solar System exploration Ice Giant Missions (2035-2050): Zhu provides a potential launch date of 2035 for a Uranus mission, arriving in orbit in 2050. If a Neptune mission is chosen instead, it would launch in 2040 and arrive in 2058. China's plans for outer Solar System exploration Infrastructure and Capabilities Development Planetary Defense Force: China is recruiting for a planetary defense force to combat the threat of asteroids colliding with Earth. The successful candidates will be required to research tasks related to near-Earth asteroid monitoring and early warning systems. Wanted: 3 asteroid watchers for China's 'planetary defense force' Advanced Detection Systems: The "compound eye," a 25-antennae network of radars, is under construction to bounce signals off deep space objects to determine their potential threat to Earth. The project is set to be completed in 2025. China targets its first planetary defense test mission Strategic Implications Rick Fisher, a senior fellow at the International Assessment and Strategy Center, has been analyzing China's space ambitions extensively. Rick Fisher talks about China's growing space ambitions—from the Moon, to Mars, to asteroids. Throughout the program, Rick talked about Chinese space policy, goals, objectives, hardware, all of it, as tools of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and as an implement of the PLA (People's Liberation Army). NTDThespaceshow China's systematic approach includes not just exploration but potential dual-use capabilities, advanced manufacturing in space (including plans for a lunar base by the 2030s Space-Based Solar Power and 21st-Century Geopolitical Competition | RealClearDefense and space-based solar power), and the development of comprehensive planetary defense systems that could have both protective and offensive applications. This represents a coordinated strategy to establish Chinese leadership across the solar system through the combination of scientific exploration, resource utilization, and strategic positioning—what some analysts view as China's bid to become the dominant space power of the 21st century.

#KASHMIR: NUKES IN THE BATTLE. RICK FISHER, @GORDONGCHANG, GATESTONE, NEWSWEEK, THE HILL 1909

Good evening: The show begins in Istanbul, waiting for peace talks... 1855 CRIMEAN WAR CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9:00-9:15 #Ukraine: Ceasefires Galore. Colonel Jeff McCausland, USA (Retired) @McCauslJ @CBSNews @DickinsonCol 9:15-9:30 #Ukraine: Houthis Endure. Colonel Jeff McCausland, USA (Retired) @McCauslJ @CBSNews @DickinsonCol 9:30-9:45 1/2: #SCOTUS: Originalist Re Birthright. John Yoo, Civitas Institute 9:45-10:00 2/2: #SCOTUS: Originalist Re Birthright. John Yoo, Civitas Institute SECOND HOUR 10:00-10:15 #Kashmir: Nukes in the Battle. Rick Fisher, @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill 10:15-10:30 #POTUS: Syria in from the Cold? Rebecca Grant, Lexington Institute. @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill 10:30-10:45 #Canada: Carney's Cabinet. Charles Burton, @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill 10:45-11:00 #Moon: China and Roscosmos. Brandon Weichert, @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill THIRD HOUR 11:00-11:15 #France: Under the Horse Chestnut Tree. Simon Constable, Occitanie 11:15-11:30 #Net Zero: Denmark, Sweden and Norway Alarmed by Spain Portugal Blackout. Simon Constable, Occitanie 11:30-11:45#SpaceX: 28 Times Falcon 9. Bob Zimmerman, BehindTheBlack.com 11:45-12:00 #Mars: Thermal Image by Europe Clipper Passing By. Bob Zimmerman, BehindTheBlack.com FOURTH HOUR 12:00-12:15 #Russia: Playing with Oil. Michael Bernstam, Hoover 12:15-12:30 #Russia: Targeting or Enlisting Musk? Craig Unger, author "Den of Spies" 12:30-12:45 1/2: #SCOTUS: TRO Birthright Citizenship. Richard Epstein, Civitas Institute 12:45-1:00 AM 2/2: #SCOTUS: TRO Birthright Citizenship. Richard Epstein, Civitas Institute

Preview: Colleague Rick Fisher explains how nuclear weapons figured in the short escalatory battle over Kashmir. More later. 1955 NEVADA

#PRC: SIXTH GENERATION BOAST. RICK FISHER, GORDON CHANG 1918

PRC: PARANOID RADAR. RICK FISHER. GORDON CHANG 1956

Good evening: The show begins in the wobble of the global markets, and then... Let me copy edit this schedule for you: NYSE 1929 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9-915 POTUS: 90 Days. Brett Arends, MarketWatch 915-930 Russia: Collateral Damage. Michael Bernstam, Hoover 930-945 Lebanon: Hezbollah Cracking. Jonathan Schanzer, FDD 945-1000 Syria: Turkey Threat. Jonathan Schanzer, FDD SECOND HOUR 10-1015 POTUS: Trade War with China. Fraser Howie, Gordon Chang 1015-1030 #PRC in Cambodia. Blaine Holt, Gordon Chang 1030-1045 #Space Force: Smart Uniforms. Bob Zimmerman, BehindtheBlack.com 1045-1100 #Moon: Two Halves. Bob Zimmerman, BehindtheBlack.com THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 1/2: Ukraine: Strengths and Weaknesses of the US Defense Industrial Base. Brad Bowman and Ryan Brobst, FDD 1115-1130 2/2: Ukraine: Strengths and Weaknesses of the US Defense Industrial Base. Brad Bowman and Ryan Brobst, FDD 1130-1145 1/2: SCOTUS: Venezuela Deportations. John Yoo, Civitas Institute 1145-1200 2/2: SCOTUS: Venezuela Deportations. John Yoo, Civitas Institute FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 #France: Plunging Commodities. Simon Constable 1215-1230 #France: Searching for Rare Earths. Simon Constable 1230-1245 #POTUS: Broken Global Trade. Alan Tonelson, Gordon Chang 1245-100 AM PRC: Paranoid Radar. Rick Fisher, Gordon Chang

Good evening: The show begins in DC where the pursuit of Signalgate... CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9-915 #UKRAINE: SIGNALGATE BEGINS. COLONEL JEFF MCCAUSLAND, USA (RETIRED) @MCCAUSLJ @CBSNEWS @DICKINSONCOL 915-930 #UKRAINE: BLACK SEA TEST. COLONEL JEFF MCCAUSLAND, USA (RETIRED) @MCCAUSLJ @CBSNEWS @DICKINSONCOL 930-945 1/2: #SCOTUS: LAWFARE AGS, RED AND BLUE. JONATHAN ADLER, CIVITAS INSTITUTE 945-1000 2/2: #SCOTUS: LAWFARE AGS, RED AND BLUE. JONATHAN ADLER, CIVITAS INSTITUTE SECOND HOUR 10-1015 #OCEANIA: SECURING THE CENTRAL PACIFIC. CLEO PASKAL, FDD. @GORDONGCHANG, GATESTONE, NEWSWEEK, THE HILL 1015-1030 PRC: ANTI-ISAT. RICK FISHER, @GORDONGCHANG, GATESTONE, NEWSWEEK, THE HILL 1030-1045 PRC: BULLYING CANADA WITH EXECUTIONS. CHARLES BURTON SINOPSIS. @GORDONGCHANG, GATESTONE, NEWSWEEK, THE HILL 1045-1100 PRC: BLACK MARKET NVIDIA. BRANDON WEICHERT, NATIONAL INTEREST. @GORDONGCHANG, GATESTONE, NEWSWEEK, THE HILL THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 #RUSSIA: WITHERING AGRICULTURE, OIL, GAS INCOME. MICHAEL BERNSTAM, HOOVER 1115-1130 #ISRAEL: JASSM-ER FOR THE IRAN CAMPAIGN. BRADLEY BOWEN, RYAN BROBST FDD 1130-1145 POTUS: SIGNALGATE, @ANDREWCMCCARTHY @NRO @THADMCCOTTER @THEAMGREATNESS 1145-1200 SCOTUS: DEFYING COURT ORDERS ON DEPORTATIONS. @ANDREWCMCCARTHY @NRO @THADMCCOTTER @THEAMGREATNESS FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 #FRANCE: WILD VIOLETS IN BLOOM. SIMON CONSTABLE, OCCITANIE. 1215-1230 QUIZ OF ROMANCE SCAMS ONLINE RISING. SIMON CONSTABLE, OCCITANIE., WSJ. 1230-1245 #NASA: WHERE'S THE HEARING FOR JARED ISAACMAN? BOB ZIMMERMAN BEHINDTHEBLACK.COM 1245-100 am JWST: OXYGEN AT 300 MILLION YEARS. BOB ZIMMERMAN BEHINDTHEBLACK.COM

PRC: ANTI-ISAT. RICK FISHER, @GORDONGCHANG, GATESTONE, NEWSWEEK, THE HILL 1958

Good Evening: The show begins in Mexico City where President Claudia Sheinaum seeks to negotiate with POTUS... 1915 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9-9:15 PRC: Tariffs begin again to bite. Alan Tonelson, independent economic policy analyst who blogs at RealityChek and tweets at @AlanTonelson, @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill 9:15-9:30 #TAIPEI: Sparkling: Anne Stevenson-Yang, author of Wild Ride: China's Short-Lived Experiment in Capitalism 9:30-9:45 USN: Not ready by 2027 James Holmes, first holder of the Wylie Chair of Maritime Strategy at the Naval War College and blogger at The Naval Diplomat 9:45-10:00 #PRC: Bunker. Rick Fisher, senior fellow of the International Assessment and Strategy Center, @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill SECOND HOUR 10-10:15 DEI INDIA: Sadanand Dhume WSJ 10:15-10:30 The Shadow Fleet is the income. Michael Bernstam, Hoover. 10:30-10:45 #SPACE FORCE: Cyberattack and PRC. Annie Fixler FDD 10:45-11:00 IRAN: Murder in the Palace of Justice. Saeed Ghasseminejad, FDD THIRD HOUR 11:00-11:15 #NewWorldReport: Mexico sees negotiation. Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. @revanellis 11:15-11:30 #NewWorldReport: Why Central America first? 11:30-11:45 #NewWorldReport: Brazil to Moscow; Venezuela returns hostages. 11:45-12:00 #NewWorldReport: El Salvador and POTUS. FOURTH HOUR 12-12:15 #South of France: Day in the clouds of Cordes-sur-Ciel. Simon Constable WSJ 12:15-12:30 MrMarket: Investment quiz to fail. Simon Constable WSJ 12:30-12:45 SPACEX: Links with VAST space station builder. Bob Zimmerman BehindtheBlack.com 12:45-1:00 AM Moon: Japan aims a lander. Bob Zimmerman BehindtheBlack.com Corrections:

#PRC: Bunker. Rick Fisher, senior fellow of the International Assessment and Strategy Center, on China's new military bunker. @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill 1890 Peking

Preview: Beijing: Colleague Rick Fisher describes the scale and aim of the gargantuan PLA HQ and bunker visible under construction southwest of Beijing. More. 1913 china soldiers

#MARS: Can Musk or Bezos manage Mars by 2029? Rick Fisher, senior fellow of the International Assessment and Strategy Center. @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill April 1961

GOOD EVENING: The show begins in the bullish markets, shifting from ESG over to GDP... 1910 Hudson at Poughkeepsie Yale Crew CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9:00-9:15 #Markets: Buoyant markets following the Trump inauguration Liz Peek, The Hill, Fox News and Fox Business 9:15-9:30 #Markets: The Biden troubled exit Liz Peek, The Hill, Fox News and Fox Business 9:30-9:45 #ISRAEL: Not expecting the ceasefire to endure Jonathan Schanzer 9:45-10:00 #IRAN: Badly weakened Jonathan Schanzer, FDD SECOND HOUR 10:00-10:15 #StateThinking: Marco Rubio unanimously confirmed @MaryKissel, Former Senior Adviser to the Secretary of State, Executive VP Stephens Inc. 10:15-10:30 #StateThinking: Replacing the Biden team is ordinary transition @MaryKissel 10:30-10:45 #LondonCalling: Musk searches for European populism @JosephSternberg @WSJOpinion 10:45-11:00 #LondonCalling: Starmer fumbles Trump the Anglophile @JosephSternberg @WSJOpinion THIRD HOUR 11:00-11:15 #NORTH AMERICA: POTUS talks tariffs Mexico and Canada Gregory Copley, Defense & Foreign Affairs 11:15-11:30 #PANAMA: POTUS consolidating US defenses Gregory Copley, Defense & Foreign Affairs 11:30-11:45 #AFRICA: Breaking free of colonial hands Gregory Copley, Defense & Foreign Affairs 11:45-12:00 #KING CHARLES REPORT: Starmer fading, the King rising Gregory Copley, Defense & Foreign Affairs FOURTH HOUR 12:00-12:15 #PRC: Outgunning the US Brandon Weichert and Gordon Chang 12:15-12:30 #PRC: The invasion of Taiwan is anytime now or not James Holmes, Naval War College @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill 12:30-12:45 #CANADA: Tariffs and the Missing Parliament Charles Burton, senior fellow at Sinopsis 12:45-1:00 #MARS: Can Musk or Bezos manage Mars by 2029? Rick Fisher, International Assessment and Strategy Center @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill

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PRC: Another condemned Defence Minister. Rick Fisher, Gordon Chang 1910 Shanghai

GOOD EVENING: The show begins in Syria with a reignited civil war... 1860 Damascus CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9:15-9:30 Part 1/2: SYRIA: Who is Abu Mohammad al-Julani? Bill Roggio, FDD; Husain Haqqani, Hudson  Part 2/2: SYRIA: Continued discussion. Bill Roggio, FDD; Husain Haqqani, Hudson 9:30-9:45 LEBANON: Hezbollah begins reorganizing. David Daoud & Bill Roggio, FDD 9:45-10:00 IRAQ: Ketaib Hezbollah enters the battlefield. David Daoud & Bill Roggio, FDD SECOND HOUR 10:00-10:15 SYRIA: Turkey backs the jihadists against Assad. Malcolm Hoenlein, @Conf_of_pres; Thad McCotter, @theamgreatness 10:15-10:30 LEBANON: Untrusted Hezbollah. Malcolm Hoenlein, @Conf_of_pres; Thad McCotter, @theamgreatness 10:30-10:45 UKRAINE: Weapons too late. John Hardie & Bill Roggio, FDD 10:45-11:00 UKRAINE: General Frost enters. John Hardie & Bill Roggio, FDD THIRD HOUR 11:00-11:30 ICC: The recklessness of the allegations and warrants. Peter Berkowitz, Hoover Institution 11:30-11:45 JAPAN: Arming the Okinawa Island chain. Lance Gatling, Nexial Research; Gordon Chang, Gatestone 11:45-12:00 PRC: Another condemned Defence Minister. Rick Fisher, Gordon Chang FOURTH HOUR 12:00-12:15 UKRAINE: Rebuilding two badly damaged nations in the challenge. Katrina Vanden Heuvel, Washington Post 12:15-12:30 DOD: The need to fully fund the US military. Bradley Bowman, FDD 12:30-12:45 NEW WORLD REPORT: Mexico and Canada react profoundly differently to border security. Joseph Humire, @SecureFreeSoc; Ernesto Araujo, Former Foreign Minister Republic of Brazil 12:45-1:00 AM NEW WORLD REPORT: The advantages with Marco Rubio at State. Joseph Humire, @SecureFreeSoc; Ernesto Araujo, Former Foreign Minister Republic of Brazil

PRC: CCP: PLA NAVY: Comments by colleague Rick Fisher re yet another PRC Defence Minister fired for corruption after a short time in the post.  More later. 1967 Cultural Revolution PRC

#PLA: J-35 meets the F-35. Rick Fisher, senior fellow of the International Assessment and Strategy Center,  @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill: https://www.businessinsider.com/china-zhuhai-airshow-j35a-fighter-jets-military-aircraft-2024-11   1890 Peking

PREVIEW: CHINA/SPACE: Defense analyst Rick Fisher examines China's new recovery system for its reusable Long March 9 booster, challenging SpaceX's Starship/Super Heavy "Chopsticks" capture technology. More later. 1951

PRC: Kim launches mobile three stage ICBM said to be MIRVed. Rick Fisher, International Assessment and Strategy Center. 1953

GOOD EVENING: The show begins in Kabul with comments about the Taliban's suspect mass murdering Siraj Haqqani of Khost Province... CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR 1900 Approaches to India FIRST HOUR 9:00-9:15 AFGHANISTAN: Taliban terrorist Siraj Haqqani on a charm tour of EU and Eurasia. Bill Roggio, FDD 9:15-9:30 Al Qaeda: Harris Administration and Al Qaeda in Afghanistan. Trump? Bill Roggio, FDD 9:30-9:45 UKRAINE: Donbas Battlefront falling back in order. North Korea reports unconfirmed. John Hardie, Bill Roggio, FDD 9:45-10:00 UKRAINE: What of a Harris Administration? A Trump Administration? John Hardie, Bill Roggio, FDD SECOND HOUR 10:00-10:15 #IRAN: B-52 to Qatar. Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 @ThadMcCotter @theamgreatness 10:15-10:30 #Indiana: Hoenlein and the Lost Jewish Gladiator in Pompeii. Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 @ThadMcCotter @theamgreatness 10:30-10:45 PRC: Ministry of State Security penetrates FISA Court documents and much more. Josh Rogin, The Washington Post 10:45-11:00 NORTH KOREA: Indication of Russia sharing technology. Bruce Bechtol, author, "North Korean Proliferation in the Middle East and Africa" THIRD HOUR 11:00-11:15 #NewWorldReport: What Latin capitals are watching the US election closely and why? Joseph Humire @JMHumire @SecureFreeSoc, Ernesto Araújo, Former Foreign Minister Republic of Brazil 11:15-11:30 #NewWorldReport: Lula da Silva injured. Intrigue in La Paz. Joseph Humire @JMHumire @SecureFreeSoc, Ernesto Araújo, Former Foreign Minister Republic of Brazil 11:30-11:45 IRAN: New Apocalyptic Threats from the Ayatollah. Seth Frantzman, Bill Roggio, FDD 11:45-12:00 ISRAEL: Expectations of a Harris Administration? Of a Trump Administration? Seth Frantzman, Bill Roggio, FDD FOURTH HOUR 12:00-12:15 PRC: The Next Administration and Beijing. Grant Newsham, author, "When China Attacks" 12:15-12:30 #OCEANIA: The stakes for Palau on November 5. Cleo Paskal, FDD 12:30-12:45 PRC: China trials three new SSGNs for war fighting. Bill Gertz, The Washington Times 12:45-1:00 AM PRC: Kim launches mobile three-stage ICBM said to be MIRVed. Rick Fisher, International Assessment and Strategy Center Khost Province...

"Preview: Colleague Rick Fisher comments on North Korea's demonstration of a fully mobile ballistic missile test that can deliver a MIRVed warhead to the continental US. More later in the week." 1955

#PRC: Threatening nukes:  Rick Fisher, senior fellow of the International Assessment and Strategy Center, @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill:  https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3282854/chinese-researchers-put-data-link-hardware-doomsday-test-paper Jules Verne 1908

GOOD EVENNG: The show begins in the Taiwan Strait... Here are the key points from the CBS Eye on the World with John Batchelor program on October 23, 2024: First Hour: - 9-9:15 - Segment on China's logistics issues with James Fanell and Gordon Chang. - 9:15-9:30 - Segment on China's capital flight, again with James Fanell and Gordon Chang. - 9:30-9:45 - Segment on North Korean troops in Ukraine, with Bruce Bechtol and Gordon Chang. - 9:45-10:00 - Segment on China's nuclear threats, with Rick Fisher and Gordon Chang. Second Hour: - 10-10:15 - 1/2 segment on the darkness in Cuba and what can be done, with Allison Fedirka. - 10:15-10:30 - 2/2 segment on the darkness in Cuba and what can be done, again with Allison Fedirka.  - 10:30-10:45 - Segment on the Trump Trials, with Andrew McCarthy, Thad McCotter, and others. - 10:45-11:00 - Segment on spies and the FBI, also with Andrew McCarthy and Thad McCotter. Third Hour: - 11:00-11:15 - Segment on what Xi wants from India, with Sadanand Dhume. - 11:15-11:30 - Segment on India not condemning Hamas and Hezbollah, again with Sadanand Dhume. - 11:30-11:45 - Segment on SpaceX's Space Force contracts, with Bob Zimmerman. - 11:45-12:00 - Segment on the Artemis program's Rendezvous 2029 plan, also with Bob Zimmerman. Fourth Hour: - 12-12:15 - Segment on the hunting season and "Le Sanglier" in France, with Simon Constable. - 12:15-12:30 - Segment on Russia's decelerating economy and shift from oil to guns, with Michael Bernstam. - 12:30-12:45 - Segment on strange conduct by TV partisans regarding the President, with Peter Berkowitz. - 12:45-1:00 - Segment on Palau under Chinese assault and what can be done, with Cleo Paskal of FDD.