The John Batchelor Show
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S8 Ep761: Professor Luke Foster laments the decline of persuasive speech in the United States Congress, contrasting modern partisan anger with the powerful 18th-century parliamentary debates that shaped governance through high-level education and genuine legislat
Apr 18, 20265 min
S8 Ep761: Professor Luke Foster explores the historic rivalry between Edmund Burke and Charles James Fox, analyzing their conflicting perspectives on the French Revolution and emphasizing the importance of sophisticated political rhetoric in 18th-century British pa
Apr 18, 202614 min
S8 Ep761: Lorenzo Fiori highlights Italian political support for the Pope following Donald Trump's criticisms, analyzes Prime Minister Meloni's strengthening position, and recommends tourists explore the rich history, food, and Lambrusco wine of Parma and Reggio Em
Apr 18, 20268 min
S8 Ep761: Jim McTague details significant traffic nightmares on Lancaster County's Route 30 due to bridge construction, provides observations on the local Amish community, and shares personal shopping anecdotes while reflecting on current regional economic market t
Apr 18, 20269 min
S8 Ep761: Professor Richard Epstein discusses a legal stay against Donald Trump's White House ballroom project, condemning the "unitary executive" theory as dangerous and criticizing Trump's disregard for historical preservation laws as being erratic, lawless, and
Apr 18, 20265 min
S8 Ep761: Professor Richard Epstein critiques Senator Bernie Sanders' proposed moratorium on AI data centers, arguing that Sanders fundamentally misunderstands innovation and that his socialist rhetoric ignores the economic benefits of decentralized, small-scale te
Apr 17, 202614 min
S8 Ep761: Jeff Bliss examines California's "jungle primary" for governor, profiling candidates like Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer, while highlighting Governor Gavin Newsom's controversial practice of self-funding his book tour to manipulate bestseller lists and local
Apr 17, 20265 min
S8 Ep761: Jeff Bliss discusses President Biden's Las Vegas visit to promote a "no tax on tips" policy, details local infrastructure like hotel balconies, and describes the futuristic three-story In-N-Out burger joint coming to the Strip area. (1)
Apr 17, 202611 min
S8 Ep760: Preview for Later Today: Guest: Conrad Black. Black critiques Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's political rhetoric, specifically his adversarial stance toward the United States and his efforts to organize "middle powers" against American dominance dur
Apr 17, 20262 min
S8 Ep760: Preview for Later Today Jeff Bliss explores the history and expansion of In-N-Out Burger, tracing its journey from a small 1950s Los Angeles drive-thru to its iconic status and a new massive multi-story location in Las Vegas.
Apr 17, 20260 min
S8 Ep760: Preview for Later Today Archaeologist Eric Cline discusses a new renaissance in translating the Amarna archives, ancient clay tablets that offer a unique glimpse into the diplomatic relations of Bronze Age superpowers like Egypt.
Apr 17, 20262 min
S8 Ep760: view for Later Today Luke Foster examines the decline of parliamentary rhetoric in Congress, noting how modern representatives favor social media posturing over actual floor persuasion, reflecting a historical American suspicion toward aristocratic langua
Apr 17, 20262 min
S8 Ep760: Preview for Later Today Gene Marks analyzes a study on California's $20 fast-food minimum wage, which led to a three percent employment decline, the loss of 18,000 jobs, and increased automation as businesses struggle with mandated costs.
Apr 17, 20261 min
S8 Ep760: Mariam Wahba reports on the escalating civil war in Sudan, highlighting how foreign intervention from nations like Iran and Turkey has introduced drone warfare, significantly prolonging the conflict and increasing the massive death toll.
Apr 17, 20262 min
S8 Ep759: STREAM MAKING OF THEBJOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING JIM MCTAGUE, ANATOL LIEVEN, 4-16-2026. 1880 FRENCH IRONCLAD MAGENTA.
Apr 17, 20261h 7m
S8 Ep758: SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 4-16-26. 1871-1885 BRITISH IRONCLAD
Apr 17, 20265 min
S8 Ep757: 16. Veronique de Rugy addresses common tax myths, explaining that the top 1% already pays 40% of US taxes. She argues that confiscating billionaire wealth would fail to eliminate the massive $25 trillion national deficit.
Apr 17, 20268 min
S8 Ep757: 15. Mary Anastasia O'Grady debunks myths about Cuba's electricity crisis, attributing it to a lack of hard currency rather than the US embargo. The regime prioritizes power for elites and luxury hotels over ordinary citizens.
Apr 17, 202610 min
S8 Ep757: 14. Simon Constable laments the decline of the Royal Navy, noting Britain has more admirals than warships. He criticizes Keir Starmer for resisting military budget increases despite rising threats from Russia and Iran.
Apr 17, 20268 min
S8 Ep757: 13. Simon Constable. Simon Constable laments the decline of the Royal Navy, noting Britain has more admirals than warships. He criticizes Keir Starmer for resisting military budget increases despite rising threats from Russia and Iran.
Apr 17, 20269 min
S8 Ep756: 12. Phil Swan and Joe Pistrito envision reusable systems landing humans on Mars within a decade. They advocate for infrastructure like mass drivers to reduce transportation costs and facilitate a sustainable multiplanetary human civilization.
Apr 16, 20266 min
S8 Ep756: 11. Joe Pistrito and Phil Swan analyze the success of the Artemis 2 mission. They argue the space race with China drives NASA priorities, despite technical disagreements regarding commercial versus government-centric architectures.
Apr 16, 202612 min
S8 Ep756: 10. Andrea Stricker emphasizes targeting Iran's chemical supply chain involving China, India, and Mexico. She advocates for international pressure through the Australia Group and UN 1540 Committee to prevent further weapons proliferation.
Apr 16, 20265 min
S8 Ep756: 9. Andrea Stricker discusses Iran's chemical weapons program, including aerosolized fentanyl. Israel has struck facilities at Imam Hussein University to degrade these capabilities, which Iran co-mingles with its civilian research programs.
Apr 16, 202612 min
S8 Ep756: 8. Evan Ellis highlights Argentina's economic progress under Javier Milei and Luis Caputo. Supported by a new IMF deal, Milei has cut spending to reactivate the economy while the Peronist opposition remains defeated.
Apr 16, 20263 min
S8 Ep756: 7. Evan Ellis discusses the Rodriguez family's control in Venezuela. He suggests they are slow-walking democratic transitions and exploiting oil deals, hoping to outlast the Trump administration's pressure and upcoming US midterm elections.
Apr 16, 202615 min
S8 Ep756: 6. Evan Ellis details China's deep penetration in Peru, centered on the Chancay port controlled by Cosco. Corruption within Peruvian institutions allows Beijing to dominate strategic sectors like mining and Pacific maritime routes.vvv
Apr 16, 20266 min
S8 Ep756: 5. Evan Ellis reports on Peru's runoff between Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sanchez. Sanchez's ties to Vladimir Cerron and Cuba raise concerns about a return to radical leftist governance in Peru.
Apr 16, 202611 min
S8 Ep756: 4. Anatol Lieven warns of a global recession fueled by oil shocks and Middle East conflict. He describes Donald Trump as a wrecking ball for American international reputation and diplomatic relations in Europe.
Apr 16, 20267 min
S8 Ep756: 3. Anatol Lieven evaluates Hungary's election, where Peter Magyar defeated Viktor Orbán. This victory could lift blocks on Ukrainian aid, though Hungary remains dependent on Russian energy and faces European economic hurdles.
Apr 16, 202612 min
S8 Ep756: 2. Tom Modly explains the Golden Fleet concept, featuring a potential 40,000-ton battleship. He emphasizes the need for naval agility and drone integration using the LCS to counter Iranian and Russian battlefield innovations.
Apr 16, 20264 min
S8 Ep756: 1. Tom Modly analyzes the Navy's 2027 budget request. Secretary John Phelan proposes increasing ship orders to 34 vessels, aiming to expand industrial capacity and secure global oceans through battle force and support ships.
Apr 16, 202612 min
S8 Ep755: Preview for Later Today Phil Swan explores reducing space travel costs by bypassing the rocket equation. He proposes infrastructure like mass drivers, skyhooks, and orbiting launch stations to make transport between Earth, the Moon, and Mars economically
Apr 16, 20262 min
S8 Ep755: Preview for Later Today Mary O'Grady discusses the stalemate in Cuba, noting the regime's refusal to relinquish power. Debates persist over seeking justice for crimes against humanity versus allowing the junta to exit peacefully.
Apr 16, 20261 min
S8 Ep755: Preview for Later Today Anatol Lieven examines how Viktor Orbán's exit lifts the block on EU aid for Ukraine. While the loan may proceed, regional instability and potential recession threaten Europe's economic stability and debt.
Apr 16, 20262 min
S8 Ep755: Preview for Later Today Veronique de Rugy debunks the myth that taxing billionaires' total wealth can solve the US deficit. She notes confiscating all their assets would only cover a small fraction of the total debt.
Apr 16, 20261 min
S8 Ep754: Preview for Later Today Former Navy Secretary Tom Modly discusses the Golden Fleet proposal for the 2027 budget. He questions the lack of a long-term plan regarding ship retirements and sustainable funding for the fleet's growth.
Apr 16, 20261 min
S8 Ep754: Preview for Later Today Andrea Stricker analyzes Israel's strikes on Iranian dual-use facilities. She details how the regime co-mingles medical research with chemical weapons development, specifically highlighting a facility supplying fentanyl for the reg
Apr 16, 20261 min
S8 Ep753: STREAMING MAKING SHOW, FEATURING CHANG, FANELL, HOLT, YATES.
Apr 16, 20261h 0m
S8 Ep752: SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 4-15-2026. 1705 PERSIAN EMPIRE
Apr 16, 20267 min
S8 Ep751: 15. Ken Croswell describes the landmark discovery of a lone black hole in the Milky Way. Using the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers identified this massive object by its gravitational effect on light.
Apr 16, 20265 min
S8 Ep751: 15. Ken Croswell describes the landmark discovery of a lone black hole in the Milky Way. Using the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers identified this massive object by its gravitational effect on light.
Apr 16, 202614 min
S8 Ep751: 14. Michael Bernstam details Russia's exhausted budget deficit and declining oil production caused by sanctions and technological backwardness. He highlights Viktor Orbán's electoral defeat as a major democratic victory for the EU.
Apr 16, 20268 min
S8 Ep751: 13. Michael Bernstam explains why the Strait of Hormuz blockade has not caused an oil price spike, citing diverted pipelines in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. He notes China's impending shortfall due to the blockade.
Apr 16, 20269 min
S8 Ep751: 12. Jack Burnham explains how Iran leveraged a Chinese commercial satellite for precise military strikes on US targets. He warns that rogue nations can now easily purchase advanced orbital capabilities off-the-shelf.
Apr 16, 20266 min
S8 Ep751: 11. Jack Burnham warns about security risks in Huawei, ZTE, and Hikvision equipment. He notes Hikvision's role in the Uyghur genocide and the export of surveillance technology to various authoritarian regimes.
Apr 16, 202613 min
S8 Ep751: 10. Colonel Jeff McCausland discusses the stalling of Venezuela's transition by the Rodriguez family. He questions if oil production can increase quickly enough to impact US gas prices before Labor Day.
Apr 16, 20263 min
S8 Ep751: 9. Colonel Jeff McCausland assesses the Strait of Hormuz blockade and China's military resupply of Iran. He notes Vladimir Putin's strategic losses in Ukraine and the impact of Viktor Orbán's electoral defeat.
Apr 16, 202613 min
S8 Ep751: 8. Annie Fixler warns of sophisticated cyber threats from China and Russia. She highlights the danger of AI discovering software vulnerabilities and China's Volt Typhoon prepositioning within US critical infrastructure.
Apr 16, 20267 min
S8 Ep751: 7. Annie Fixler details Iranian cyber strikes against critical infrastructure, including Jordanian wheat silos and US medical firms. She explains how Tehran pairs digital attacks with psychological operations to maximize disruption.
Apr 16, 202612 min