The John Batchelor Show
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S8 Ep1002: Richard Epstein analyzes the legal effort to prevent the removal of Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center facade. He argues that the Trump-aligned board's appeal lacks legal merit and strength, as removing a nameplate does not constitute irreparable
Jun 13, 202612 min
S8 Ep1002: Jeff Bliss discusses the surprising results of the Los Angeles City Council primary, where Nithya Raman surged despite initially conceding. He highlights allegations of voter fraud in the Skid Row area and the impact of California's ballot harvesting laws
Jun 13, 20266 min
S8 Ep1002: Jeff Bliss describes massive, deadly swells hitting California beaches due to a southern hemisphere storm system. The conversation shifts to Las Vegas, where a massive, highly anticipated In-N-Out Burger recently opened on the Strip. Bliss details the cha
Jun 13, 202611 min
S8 Ep1001: STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JBS, FEATURING JEFF BLISS AND MICHAEL VLAHOS, 6-12-2026.
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S8 Ep1000: Preview for Later Today: Conrad Black discusses Mark Carney's plan to build two pipelines across Canada to reach international markets. He emphasizes Quebec's support as a decisive factor, given the province's historical influence over national political
Jun 12, 20261 min
S8 Ep1000: Preview for Later Today: Veronique de Rugy examines Thomas Piketty's "degrowth" plan, which uses a global wealth tax to cap income. The proposal seeks to shrink manufacturing and leisure sectors to address global inequality and climate change.
Jun 12, 20262 min
S8 Ep1000: Preview for Later Today: Peter Huessy details Russia's focus on low-yield, tactical nuclear weapons designed for "tailored effects" on the battlefield. These weapons are viewed by Moscow as practical military instruments rather than just tools of mass des
Jun 12, 20261 min
S8 Ep1000: Preview for Later Today: Jim McTague reports on a "gas bonus" in Lancaster County, where fuel prices have plunged below Costco levels. However, despite having extra money, consumers remain hesitant to shop, creating a local economic mystery.
Jun 12, 20261 min
S8 Ep1000: Preview for Later Today: Mary Anastasia O'Grady discusses the necessity of a free press and political space for fair elections in Venezuela. She notes that the organized opposition is ready to mobilize if the regime's suppression is removed.
Jun 12, 20261 min
S8 Ep1000: Preview for Later Today: Francis Rose explores the Army's use of "gamification" to train servicemen for integration with artificial intelligence. This strategy utilizes skills from commercial gaming to help soldiers "fight like they train" with AI systems
Jun 12, 20261 min
S8 Ep999: SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-11-26. 1900 BRUSSELS
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S8 Ep998: STREAMING MAKING JBS, FEATURING EVAN ELLIS, 6-11-26.
Jun 12, 202657 min
S8 Ep997: Evan Ellis discusses how a banking scandal involving Flavio Bolsonaro has impacted Brazilian polls, giving Lula da Silva a temporary lead. Meanwhile, El Salvador's President Bukele remains highly popular due to a dramatic security transformation that ha
Jun 12, 20266 min
S8 Ep997: Evan Ellis notes how public frustration with rising crime and President Petro's "total peace" plan has fueled the rise of hardline political candidates in Colombia. As the country grapples with internal conflict, many Colombians seek a "strong hand" to re
Jun 12, 202612 min
S8 Ep997: Evan Ellis highlights a razor-thin election in Peru between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sanchez, exposing deep national divisions over corruption and wealth distribution. The outcome is geopolitically significant, as China already maintains a massive footh
Jun 12, 20266 min
S8 Ep997: Evan Ellis discusses Bolivia's severe instability as blockades led by supporters of Evo Morales disrupt the capital's supply of food and oxygen. Morales is described as a dangerous figure using cocaine-related funds to destabilize the democratically elect
Jun 12, 202611 min
S8 Ep997: Mickey Trescott emphasizes consuming nutrient-dense foods like bone broth and fatty fish to resolve inflammation and support the microbiome. During reintroduction, patients identify specific food "villains" by monitoring symptom flare-ups, ultimately empo
Jun 12, 20269 min
S8 Ep997: Mickey Trescott introduces a modified autoimmune protocol that includes rice and coffee, making it more accessible and affordable than the core version. A successful transition requires tracking baseline symptoms and preparing the kitchen to handle the nu
Jun 12, 202610 min
S8 Ep997: Mickey Trescott introduces a modified autoimmune protocol that includes rice and coffee, making it more accessible and affordable than the core version. A successful transition requires tracking baseline symptoms and preparing the kitchen to handle the nu
Jun 12, 20267 min
S8 Ep997: Mickey Trescott explains that autoimmune diseases occur when the body's immune system attacks its own organs, a condition affecting a high percentage of women. The protocol is a diet and lifestyle experiment designed to help individuals identify personal
Jun 12, 202610 min
S8 Ep997: Andrea Ferrara proposes building a 40-meter telescope on the lunar surface to succeed the James Webb Space Telescope. This moon-based facility would avoid atmospheric interference, allowing scientists to directly detect the universe's first stars and reso
Jun 12, 20263 min
S8 Ep997: Andrea Ferrara describes using the James Webb Space Telescope to investigate a mysterious red light source initially thought to be the most distant galaxy. By observing luminosity changes over two years, he determined it is likely a rare pair-instability
Jun 12, 202616 min
S8 Ep997: Jack Burnham examines the Pentagon's 1260H list, which identifies Chinese companies allegedly assisting the PRC's military-industrial base, signaling increased regulatory scrutiny for these entities. Burnham recommends streamlining government lists to pre
Jun 12, 20265 min
S8 Ep997: Jack Burnham discusses China and North Korea's strategic alignment, noting that Xi Jinping's festive visit to Pyongyang signals China's willingness to de-emphasize denuclearization in favor of regional stability and strategic balancing against the US. Nor
Jun 12, 202612 min
S8 Ep997: Cliff May argues that Qatar utilizes its vast energy wealth to buy influence through professional sports, media platforms like Al Jazeera, and university campuses. He argues these investments allow the state to manipulate Western academic discourse and he
Jun 12, 20268 min
S8 Ep997: Leila Philip discusses the ancient Algonquin legend of Great Beaver, an environmental parable about resource hoarding and the creation of the Connecticut River Valley. The story reflects traditional ecological knowledge, emphasizing the beaver's immense p
Jun 12, 202610 min
S8 Ep997: Anatol Lieven examines rising anti-immigrant tensions in the United Kingdom, where violent demonstrations in Belfast and England highlight growing public anger toward sudden demographic changes and crimes allegedly committed by asylum seekers. Lieven sugg
Jun 12, 20264 min
S8 Ep997: Anatol Lieven discusses NATO's top US commander, General Grynkewich, who states Russia is not looking for conflict despite European concerns about US military withdrawals. Lieven agrees, noting that the Russian army is bogged down in Ukraine, making a del
Jun 12, 202613 min
S8 Ep996: Preview for Later Today: Jack Burnham discusses Kim Jong-un's rise from pandemic-era economic failure to a confident global leader. A modernized military and support from Russia and China have strengthened his position relative to Xi Jinping.
Jun 11, 20261 min
S8 Ep996: Preview for Later Today: Evan Ellis examines Peru's contested election between Roberto Sanchez and Fujimori. Sanchez faces scrutiny over alleged ties to Cuban puppet masters and potential shifts toward corrupt Chinese interests regarding vital mineral res
Jun 11, 20262 min
S8 Ep996: Preview for Later Today: Anatol Lieven highlights escalating violence in Northern Ireland and England aimed at immigrants. Public anger stems from high-profile crimes committed by asylum seekers, impacting social stability in once-homogeneous local commun
Jun 11, 20262 min
S8 Ep996: Preview for Later Today: Cliff May investigates Qatar's massive influence campaign within American universities and media. He highlights how Al Jazeera bypasses regulations to feed biased information into open-source AI platforms and internet search resul
Jun 11, 20262 min
S8 Ep996: Preview for Later Today: Leila Philip explores the Algonquin legend of the Great Beaver, explaining North America's river geography. The story emphasizes indigenous perspectives on environmental stewardship and the vital role beavers play in maintaining e
Jun 11, 20262 min
S8 Ep996: Preview for Later Today: Mickey Trescott presents an autoimmune protocol designed to help patients identify food triggers through a structured trial period. This patient-led approach addresses lifelong afflictions where standard medical treatments often f
Jun 11, 20262 min
S8 Ep995: SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-10-26.
Jun 11, 202655 min
S8 Ep994: STREAMING MAKING JBS, FEATURING GIORDON CHANG, JIM HOLMES, GREG SCARLATOIU, VICTORIA COATES, 6-1-26.
Jun 11, 202655 min
S8 Ep993: Bob Zimmerman highlights discoveries by the James Webb Space Telescope, including a black hole 6 billion times the mass of the sun located 10 billion light-years away. He also describes a "flickering" quasar from the early universe that challenges cur
Jun 11, 20264 min
S8 Ep993: Bob Zimmerman tracks the transition to commercial space, noting that private companies like Vast are leading the race to build stations to replace the aging ISS. He discusses Amazon's struggle to launch its satellite constellation due to rocket delays, co
Jun 11, 202615 min
S8 Ep993: Simon Constable discusses the declining popularity of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the potential rise of challengers like Andy Burnham. He highlights a dramatic shift in British public opinion, with polling by Lord Ashcroft showing that a vast major
Jun 11, 20265 min
S8 Ep993: Simon Constable reports from France on falling global commodity prices for food and energy due to supply meeting demand. He then shifts to the immigration crisis in Britain, where violent incidents in Belfast and Southampton have fueled public outrage. Co
Jun 11, 202612 min
S8 Ep993: Tal Fortgang discusses the "Scalian revolution" that shifted the Supreme Court toward judicial restraint. He notes that while Scalia faced a hostile press and "nasty" internal criticism from colleagues like Harry Blackmun, his ideas eventually prevailed.
Jun 11, 20268 min
S8 Ep993: Tal Fortgang explores Justice Scalia's legal philosophy through a biography by James Rosen, focusing on Scalia's dissent in Lee v. Weisman regarding religious benedictions at public graduations. Fortgang explains how Scalia popularized "originalism" and "
Jun 11, 202611 min
S8 Ep993: Michael Bernstam reveals that China has significantly reduced its oil imports by nearly half by drawing on massive strategic reserves of 1.4 billion barrels and increasing electric vehicle adoption. Simultaneously, the U.S. has reached record domestic oil
Jun 11, 20265 min
S8 Ep993: Michael Bernstam discusses a looming glut of liquefied natural gas driven by record U.S. shale production, which is stabilizing energy prices in Europe. Regarding Russia, he explains that while crude exports continue, Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries
Jun 11, 202612 min
S8 Ep993: Joel Kotkin disputes the label of "fascist" for the MAGA movement, noting it lacks the youth-driven, paramilitary organization characteristic of movements led by Mussolini or Hitler. He describes MAGA as a chaotic coalition of various interest groups held
Jun 11, 20265 min
S8 Ep993: Joel Kotkin examines the definition of fascism, arguing that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is not a fascist because she respects democratic norms. He identifies China's government-led economy as the closest modern parallel to historical fascism. K
Jun 11, 202614 min
S8 Ep993: Natalie Ecanow explains that Qatari wealth is controlled by the Al-Thani autocracy, whose values often conflict with U.S. interests, such as their support for Hamas and the Taliban. She highlights the lack of transparency in Qatari funding, citing a lawsu
Jun 11, 20267 min
S8 Ep993: Natalie Ecanow details Qatar's massive $400 billion investment footprint in the United States, including high-profile real estate like New York's Park Lane Hotel and significant orders for Boeing aircraft. She argues these investments are not merely finan
Jun 11, 202610 min
S8 Ep993: Victoria Coates addresses the Pentagon's decision to list major Chinese companies like BYD and Alibaba as security risks due to their military ties. She argues for clear country-of-origin labeling on products to inform American consumers. Furthermore, Coa
Jun 11, 20269 min
S8 Ep993: Victoria Coates highlights Taiwan's indispensable role in the global AI revolution through TSMC's high-end chip production, which the U.S. and China currently cannot replicate. She emphasizes that Taiwan's engineering "super workers" are a state secret. C
Jun 11, 20269 min