The John Batchelor Show
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S8 Ep1064: The Liberation of Syracuse and the Fall of Dion. Guest Author: Professor James Romm. Dion invaded Syracuse with a liberation force but faced internal chaos as populist passions erupted. He clashed with the radical democrat Heraclides, whom he eventually h
Jun 28, 202612 min
S8 Ep1064: The Invitation to Educate a Young Tyrant. Guest Author: Professor James Romm. Following the elder tyrant's death, Dion invited Plato back to tutor Dionysius the Younger. Dion hoped to transform the immature ruler into an enlightened monarch. Plato's arriv
Jun 28, 202612 min
S8 Ep1064: Plato's Intellectual Roots and First Visit. Guest Author: Professor James Romm. Plato's early life was shaped by the reign of the 30 Tyrants in Athens, including his relative Critias. The execution of his teacher, Socrates, further disillusioned him with
Jun 28, 20266 min
S8 Ep1064: The Rise of the Dionysian Dynasty in Syracuse. Guest Author: Professor James Romm. Syracuse, a Corinthian colony, rose to power under Dionysius the Elder during the 4th century BCE. Starting as a clerk, he became a demagogue by attacking elite leaders acc
Jun 28, 202610 min
S8 Ep1063: SCHEDULE FOR THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-26-2026.
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S8 Ep1062: STREAMING MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURIN JEFF BLISS ND MICHAEL VLAHO, 6--26-26.
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S8 Ep1061: Global Trade Dynamics and Strategic Alliances. Guest: Josh Rogin. In the final segment, Rogin provides a broader discussion on the future of international trade. He evaluates how diplomatic shifts and security concerns are reshaping global supply chains,
Jun 27, 20266 min
S8 Ep1061: Trade Rivalry and National Security Suspects. Guest: Josh Rogin. Josh Rogin analyzes the escalating trade rivalry between the United States and China. He focuses on the strategic decision to list certain Chinese companies as national security suspects, ex
Jun 27, 202613 min
S8 Ep1061: Defense Budgeting and National Security Policy. Guest: Peter Huessy. Huessy explores the fiscal and policy challenges associated with national defense. He analyzes how legislative budget decisions affect military readiness and the development of next-gene
Jun 27, 20267 min
S8 Ep1061: Nuclear Deterrence and Strategic Defense Modernization. Guest: Peter Huessy. Strategic analyst Peter Huessy evaluates the status of the U.S. nuclear triad and the importance of strategic deterrence. He discusses the urgent need for modernization in the fa
Jun 27, 202610 min
S8 Ep1061: Workforce Evolution and the Future of Business. Guest: Gene Marks. Marks expands on the evolution of the modern workforce, focusing on remote work and talent retention strategies. He evaluates the impact of government policies on small firms and discusses
Jun 27, 20266 min
S8 Ep1061: Small Business Trends and Economic Adaptation. Guest: Gene Marks. Business expert Gene Marks discusses the current economic trends affecting small businesses, including inflation and labor shortages. He provides practical advice for entrepreneurs on lever
Jun 27, 202613 min
S8 Ep1061: The Administrative State and Constitutional Oversight. Guest: John Yoo. Yoo continues his assessment of federal power, focusing on the role of the administrative state. He provides a critical look at how government agencies operate within the constitution
Jun 27, 20265 min
S8 Ep1061: Executive Authority and National Security Frameworks. Guest: John Yoo. Legal expert John Yoo analyzes the scope of executive power, particularly in relation to national security and foreign policy. He explores the constitutional foundations that grant the
Jun 27, 202612 min
S8 Ep1061: Geopolitical Competition in the New Space Race. Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Zimmerman continues his report by examining the strategic and military implications of the "new space race." He discusses the competition between global powers for dominance in the luna
Jun 27, 20266 min
S8 Ep1061: Advances in Aerospace and Space Exploration. Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Space historian Bob Zimmerman reports on the latest milestones in aerospace technology and NASA's current missions. He highlights the scientific objectives of recent launches and the growi
Jun 27, 202613 min
S8 Ep1061: European Industrial Strategy and Strategic Security. Guest: Lorenzo Fiori. Lorenzo Fiori analyzes the geopolitical and industrial landscape of Europe, with a focus on the strategic importance of the Mediterranean. He discusses the defense industry's role
Jun 27, 20268 min
S8 Ep1061: Washington Political Dynamics and Global Markets. Guest: Jim McTague. Veteran journalist Jim McTague explores the intersection of Washington's political maneuvering and the stability of global financial markets. He provides insights into how legislative a
Jun 27, 20269 min
S8 Ep1061: Judicial Precedent and the Rule of Law. Guest: Richard Epstein. Continuing his legal analysis, Epstein delves into the importance of judicial precedents in maintaining the rule of law. He critiques modern legislative trends and administrative regulations,
Jun 27, 20265 min
S8 Ep1061: Constitutional Interpretation and Individual Liberties. Guest: Richard Epstein. Legal scholar Richard Epstein examines current constitutional debates and the protection of individual liberties. His analysis typically focuses on the tension between governm
Jun 27, 202613 min
S8 Ep1061: California Leadership: Governor Newsom and the First Lady. Guest: Jeff Bliss. This segment focuses on California Governor Gavin Newsom and the role of his wife in his administration. Bliss explores their joint political influence, recent policy decisions,
Jun 27, 20265 min
S8 Ep1061: Urban Crises: Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and the Mayor Contest. Guest: Jeff Bliss. Jeff Bliss reports on the interconnected challenges facing Las Vegas and Los Angeles, specifically focusing on the escalating homelessness crisis. The segment also analyzes th
Jun 27, 202612 min
S8 Ep1060: Preview for Later Today: Jeff Bliss. Investigation into Jennifer Siebel Newsom's documentary funding from state-linked donors. These "behested payments" raise conflict of interest concerns, as her films received millions while the donors were favorably tr
Jun 26, 20262 min
S8 Ep1060: Preview for Later Today: Lorenzo Fiori. Fiori offers wine recommendations for the intense European heat wave. He suggests local white Vermentino or red Bolgheri blends. For those seeking luxury, Sassicaia provides a deep red color and perfume for tropical
Jun 26, 20261 min
S8 Ep1060: Preview for Later Today: Gene Marks. Marks discusses lagging business confidence in Philadelphia compared to the rest of the country. He cites decreased government funding for the city's high concentration of nonprofits and healthcare providers, plus a de
Jun 26, 20261 min
S8 Ep1060: Preview for Later Today: Jim McTague. McTague reports on a surge in local tourism in Lancaster and Cape May. Travelers are choosing "short hops" to avoid expensive air travel and high-priced hotels, leading to packed beaches and full restaurants tonight.
Jun 26, 20261 min
S8 Ep1060: Preview for Later Today: John Yoo. Yoo analyzes the American Revolution as a conservative movement aimed at restoring ancient liberties. He emphasizes the early commitment to three branches of government and the critical, often overlooked principle of civ
Jun 26, 20262 min
S8 Ep1060: Preview for Later Today: Bob Zimmerman. Zimmerman discusses Comet 3I/ATLAS, a 12-billion-year-old interstellar visitor. Its unique isotopes offer scientists a rare look into the early universe's makeup, providing valuable data for galactic archaeology and
Jun 26, 20263 min
S8 Ep1059: SCHEDULE JBS, 6-25-26.
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S8 Ep1058: STREAMING THE MAKING OF THEJOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING JIM MCTAGUE, 6-25-2026
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S8 Ep1057: The Distortions of Global Wealth Taxes. Guest: Veronique de Rugy. De Rugy discusses how the UK's tax system discourages international athletes from competing at Wimbledon by taxing their worldwide endorsements. She argues that oppressive global tax sch
Jun 26, 20268 min
S8 Ep1057: The Chronic Failures of the Cuban Regime. Guest: Mary Anastasia O'Grady. O'Grady analyzes Cuba's ongoing economic misery and electricity crises, which the government blames on the U.S. embargo. She references the failed 10-million-ton sugar harvest of 197
Jun 26, 202610 min
S8 Ep1057: Political Interference and FBI Counter-Intelligence Failures. Guest: Craig Unger. Unger discusses how investigations into the 2020 election and Rudy Giuliani were allegedly stymied. He notes that Giuliani received payments from Russian oligarchs, potentia
Jun 26, 20267 min
S8 Ep1057: The FBI, Money Laundering, and the Russian Mob. Guest: Craig Unger. Unger interviews whistleblower Johnathan Buma, a former FBI agent, regarding investigations into Donald Trump's ties to Russian intelligence. He claims Trump Tower served as a "laundromat
Jun 26, 202610 min
S8 Ep1057: The Enduring Legacy of the Brontës in Haworth. Guest: Deborah Lutz. Lutz reflects on the Brontës' lasting cultural impact and Haworth's transformation into a major tourist destination. She discusses the critical backlash the novel initially faced for its
Jun 26, 20267 min
S8 Ep1057: The Experimental Haunting of Wuthering Heights. Guest: Deborah Lutz. Lutz explores the Gothic structure and experimental narrative frames of Wuthering Heights. She suggests Heathcliff is an extension of Emily's own fierce imagination. The segment conclude
Jun 26, 202612 min
S8 Ep1057: The Reclusive Genius of Emily Brontë. Guest: Deborah Lutz. Lutz describes Emily Brontë's writing habits in her small bedroom overlooking a graveyard. Despite her reclusive nature and strong-minded personality, she lived a life filled with "joy and content
Jun 26, 20268 min
S8 Ep1057: The Bell Brothers and the Collaborative Creation of Novels. Guest: Deborah Lutz. Lutz explains how the sisters published their poetry under the pseudonyms Currer, Ellis, and Acton Bell to avoid gender bias. Despite selling only two copies, they immediatel
Jun 26, 20269 min
S8 Ep1057: Brussels, Poetry, and the Birth of a Unique Voice. Guest: Deborah Lutz. Lutz discusses Charlotte and Emily's education in Brussels, where Emily honed her concise writing style and piano skills. Following their aunt's death, the sisters returned to Haworth
Jun 26, 202610 min
S8 Ep1057: Imaginary Empires and the Fierce Loyalty of Keeper. Guest: Deborah Lutz. Lutz describes the miniature books the Brontë children created to document their imaginary worlds, Angria and Gondal. The discussion shifts to Emily's domestic life in Haworth, where
Jun 26, 20269 min
S8 Ep1055: The Influence of Aunt Branwell and Early Tragedy. Guest: Deborah Lutz. Lutz highlights Aunt Elizabeth Branwell's sacrifice in moving to Haworth to raise the Brontë children, introducing them to cosmopolitan stories. The segment also details the tragic dea
Jun 26, 20268 min
S8 Ep1055: Emily Brontë's Dark Inspiration from the Family Vault. Guest: Deborah Lutz. Lutz examines the profound impact of Emily Brontë's mother's death and the construction of the family burial vault beneath the church floor. She argues this underground space fuel
Jun 26, 20269 min
S8 Ep1056: Preview for Later Today: Deborah Lutz. Deborah Lutz also explores the writing of Wuthering Heights, noting it took Emily Brontë two years of hard work and revision. While inspired by real houses, the novel's dark, violent nature initially unsettled her si
Jun 26, 20262 min
S8 Ep1056: Preview for Later Today: Deborah Lutz. Deborah Lutz describes the Brontë siblings' childhood in the 1830s, where they created elaborate fantasy worlds like Angria and Gondal using toy soldiers. These imaginative role-playing games served as early rehearsa
Jun 26, 20262 min
S8 Ep1055: Almaz: The Secret Soviet Spy Station in Space. Guest: Anatoly Zak. Zak describes the top-secret Almaz program, military space stations camouflaged under the "Salyut" name for reconnaissance. These "spy satellites with men" took high-resolution photos of N
Jun 26, 20266 min
S8 Ep1055: Structural Fatigue and Leaks on the ISS Zvezda Module. Guest: Anatoly Zak. Zak details the critical role of the Zvezda module, which provides propulsion and life support for the International Space Station. He addresses growing concerns over air leaks and
Jun 26, 202612 min
S8 Ep1055: The Evolving Robotic Battlefield in Ukraine. Guest: Colonel Jeff McCausland. McCausland explains how drones have transformed the war in Ukraine, effectively cutting off Russian supply lines to Crimea. He discusses the massive casualty rates caused by dron
Jun 26, 20267 min
S8 Ep1055: The Fog of Diplomacy in the Strait of Hormuz. Guest: Colonel Jeff McCausland. McCausland discusses a memorandum of understanding with Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear weapons. He notes the Iranian requirement for reconstruction aid and the
Jun 26, 202610 min
S8 Ep1054: Mary O'Grady. Mary O'Grady discusses Cuba's persistent electricity crisis, explaining that chronic blackouts result from decades of infrastructure deterioration in the power grid and heavy oil plants, rather than solely being caused by losing Venezuelan o
Jun 25, 20261 min
S8 Ep1054: Anatoly Zak. Anatoly Zak outlines Russia's plans for an independent space station following the ISS deorbiting around 2031. The aging Zvezda module will be retired, while newer modules launched after 2021 will form the new station.R
Jun 25, 20261 min