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S8 Ep1127: David Daoud — Hezbollah fighters are integrated into southern Lebanese villages, making evacuation north of the Litani River unfe Jul 14, 2026

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David Daoud — Hezbollah fighters are integrated into southern Lebanese villages, making evacuation north of the Litani River unfeasible; while Lebanese law requires disarmament, the government lacks the will to confront Hezbollahdue to its significant social support, turning Lebanon into a hollowed-out, failed state. (7)

S8 Ep1127: Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus McCotter — Anti-Semitism is surging in the UK, leading to a £250 million government allocation for Jul 14, 2026

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Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus McCotter — EEAnti-Semitism is surging in the UK, leading to a £250 million government allocation for protection; Iran continues to act as an "octopus" of instability across the Middle East, and guests argue that dealing with Iran is the only way to achieve regional peace and allow the area to bloom. (6)

S8 Ep1127: Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus McCotter — Guests pay tribute to the late Senator Lindsey Graham, highlighting his role in the Abra Jul 14, 2026

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Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus McCotter — Guests pay tribute to the late Senator Lindsey Graham, highlighting his role in the Abraham Accords and US-Israel relations; Israeli elections are set for October 27th, and regional tensions rise as the U.S. reimposes a naval blockade on Iran following renewed attacks on Gulf neighbors. (5)
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S8 Ep1127: Mark Simon and Gordon Chang — China released Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri following a request from Donald Trump, showing Xi Jinping can Jul 14, 2026

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Mark Simon and Gordon Chang — China released Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri following a request from Donald Trump, showing Xi Jinping can make concessions without losing face; however, billionaire publisher Jimmy Lai remains imprisoned for political crimes, viewed by the Chinese government as a significant threat and a "one-man wrecking crew." (4)

S8 Ep1127: Bill Gertz and Gordon Chang — Rose Gottemoeller suggests Vladimir Putin nearly used tactical nuclear weapons in 2022 to stop a mi Jul 14, 2026

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Bill Gertz and Gordon Chang — Rose Gottemoeller suggests Vladimir Putin nearly used tactical nuclear weapons in 2022 to stop a military rout, allegedly dissuaded by private pressure from the U.S., China, and India; reports indicate China is now providing covert military training to Russian forces. (3)
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S8 Ep1127: Samuel Ben-Ur — The Board of Peace remains underfunded, with only $23 million confirmed of the $17 billion pledged; Hamas rejecte Jul 14, 2026

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Samuel Ben-Ur — The Board of Peace remains underfunded, with only $23 million confirmed of the $17 billion pledged; Hamas rejected an eight-month disarmament plan, its leadership has largely relocated from Qatar to Turkey, and Netanyahu's political standing depends on his hardline refusal to cede Gaza territory. (2)
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S8 Ep1127: Samuel Ben-Ur — Israel controls 70% of Gaza, creating a buffer zone while Hamas remains on the coast; 98% of the population resid Jul 14, 2026

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Samuel Ben-Ur — Israel controls 70% of Gaza, creating a buffer zone while Hamas remains on the coast; 98% of the population resides on the Hamas-controlled side, where the group exploits humanitarian aid for revenue, and the Board of Peace proposes a "pilot zone" in Tel Sultan for non-Hamas civilians. (1)
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S8 Ep1126: TREAMING MAKING OF THE JBS, FEATURING SAMUEL BEN-UR, 7-13-26 1900 BRUSSELS Jul 13, 2026

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STREAMING MAKING OF THE JBS, FEATURING SAMUEL BEN-UR, 7-13-261900 BRUSSELSThe provided text features a broadcast transcript detailing heightened military tensions across the Middle East and Ukraine, specifically focusing on the risk of nuclear escalation. Host John Batchelor discusses reports that Vladimir Putin considered using tactical nuclear weapons during the Ukraine conflict, questioning why global leaders withheld this information from the public. The dialogue transitions to the ongoing war in Gaza, where Samuel Ben-Ur explains that Hamas maintains control over the population by dominating food and aid distribution. While the Board of Peace has proposed creating Hamas-free pilot zones for civilians, such plans remain stalled due to a lack of funding and the group's refusal to disarm. Ultimately, the sources highlight a dangerous global landscape defined by illegal maritime closures in the Strait of Hormuz and the collapse of traditional diplomatic safeguards. (1)Corrections: John Bachelor → John Batchelor; Samuel Benner → Samuel Ben-Ur.

S8 Ep1125: Preview for Later Today: Edmund Fitton-Brown. Strategic Control of the Strait of Hormuz. Edmund Fitton-Brown proposes making the Jul 13, 2026

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Preview for Later Today: Edmund Fitton-Brown. Strategic Control of the Strait of Hormuz. Edmund Fitton-Brownproposes making the Strait of Hormuz the centerpiece of U.S. strategy to weaken the Iranian regime. He believes imposing international will over this waterway provides a viable way out of regional aggression.
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S8 Ep1125: Preview for Later Today: Janatan Sayeh. Internal Unrest and Protests in Tehran. Janatan Sayeh details active street protests in T Jul 13, 2026

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Preview for Later Today: Janatan Sayeh. Internal Unrest and Protests in Tehran. Janatan Sayeh details active street protests in Tehran following renewed military tensions between the U.S. and Iran. He explains that even restricted internet access allows citizens to organize and challenge the regime's control.
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