The John Batchelor Show

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The John Batchelor Show

S8 Ep725: PREVIEW FOR LATER. GUEST: Lorenzo Fiori Lorenzo Fiori shares a seasonal recipe from Padua, Italy, featuring wild asparagus. He suggests boiling the asparagus and dipping it into a sauce made of Parmesan cheese and fried egg yolk, paired perfectly with Pro

S8 Ep725: PREVIEW FOR LATER. GUEST: Gene Marx Gene Marx discusses why consumer confidence surveys may be misleading compared to actual spending trends. He notes that baby boomers and upper-middle-class citizens are spending heavily on travel despite reports of econ

S8 Ep725: PREVIEW FOR LATER. GUEST: Henry Sokolski Henry Sokolski emphasizes the need for public education regarding infrastructure vulnerabilities. He argues that threats to electricity, gas, and nuclear plants from drones require a renewed focus on civilian prepa

S8 Ep725: PREVIEW FOR LATER. GUEST: Bob Zimmerman Bob Zimmerman explores security in Low Earth Orbit, highlighting military interests in inspecting and capturing satellites. He expresses concern over potential government overregulation of space traffic, which is cu

S8 Ep724: THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING LANCE GATLING, JIM MCTAGUE, ANATOL LIEVEN, 4-9-2016 1945 TOKYO STATION FIRED MARCH 1945

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S8 Ep722: 16. Haym Benaroya addresses the psychological and physiological stresses of low gravity, including bone mass loss. He outlines the importance of crew screening and the projected 2040s-2050s timeline for sustainable habitation. (16)

S8 Ep722: 15. Haym Benaroya details engineering lunar settlements, focusing on rigid structures, inflatables, and lava tube cities. He explains the challenges of utilizing local regolith while protecting astronauts from radiation and toxic dust. (15)

S8 Ep722: 14. Jim McTague and Lance Gatling discuss soaring oil prices impacting Pennsylvania and Tokyo. They examine Japan’s strategic petroleum reserves and diplomatic efforts to de-escalate Middle Eastern tensions affecting energy security. (14)

S8 Ep722: 13. Mary Anastasia O'Grady analyzes Mexico’s organized crime crisis and the 130,000 missing persons since 2006. She critiques President Sheinbaum’s struggle to confront alleged corruption within her own Morena party. (13)

S8 Ep722: 12. Daniel Rood reveals the tragic fate of thousands of black Loyalists abandoned by the British at Yorktown. He details how the revolution solidified the uncompromising southern plantation system as a military strategy. (12)

S8 Ep722: 11. Daniel Rood examines John Locke’s legal influence on racial slavery and the fiction of the &quot;negro&quot;. He also analyzes Bacon’s Rebellion as a driver for creating concrete notions of racial superiority. (11)

S8 Ep722: 10. Daniel Rood explores the history of plantations as systems designed to exploit cash crops with high margins. He discusses the unending cycle of boom and bust and the &quot;shadow of the great house&quot;. (10)

S8 Ep722: 9. Daniel Rood connects modern California cotton booms to historical plantation capitalism and labor exploitation. He explains how 17th-century sugar production in Barbados pioneered industrial agriculture, mass enslavement, and racialized labor concepts.

S8 Ep722: 8. John Yoo examines the landmark *United States v. Wong Kim Ark* case and the debate over &quot;jurisdiction&quot;. He analyzes the Supreme Court’s oral arguments and potential hurdles for the government’s narrow interpretation of citizenship. (8)

S8 Ep722: 7. John Yoo outlines the history of birthright citizenship and the 14th Amendment’s goal to overrule *Dred Scott*. He details Trump administration legal challenges concerning illegal migration and the definition of jurisdiction and domicile. (7)

S8 Ep722: 6. Anatol Lieven analyzes Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s low approval ratings and his party’s fragmentation during international crises. He explores Britain’s diplomatic balance between public opinion and its essential security alliance with the United Sta

S8 Ep722: 5. Anatol Lieven evaluates NATO’s internal divisions over the Middle East crisis and potential reconstruction in Iran. He analyzes how Russia and China balance priorities while the U.S. considers lifting sanctions for regional stability. (5)

S8 Ep722: 4. Evan Ellis reports on Brazil’s strategic rare earth minerals and a U.S. deal to diversify supplies away from China. He also notes the impending presidential election, where polling shows Lula and Bolson’s son neck-and-neck. (4)

S8 Ep722: 3. Evan Ellis details Venezuela’s complex political transition under Delcy Rodríguez following Maduro’s removal. He highlights the reopening of the oil economy, the lifting of U.S. sanctions, and budding signs of tourism. (3)

S8 Ep722: 2. Evan Ellis explains China’s &quot;lawfare&quot; and economic pressure against Panama after port disputes. He describes the struggle for influence over the strategic Panama Canal and the demonstration of Chinese economic power. (2)

S8 Ep722: 1. Evan Ellis discusses Peru’s critical presidential election amidst severe political instability. He explores the move to a bicameral legislature and the strategic risks posed by deepening Chinese influence in mining and infrastructure. (1)

S8 Ep721: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY. GUEST. Professor Daniel Roode discusses Anthony Johnson, an African-born man who achieved freedom and wealth in early Virginia before the legal formalization of racial enslavement restricted opportunities for his descendants onwar

S8 Ep720: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY. GUEST. Professor John Yoo analyzes Supreme Courtoral arguments regarding birthright citizenship, tracing the history of English common law and the antebellum practicewhere individual states determined citizenship status for reside

S8 Ep719: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY. GUEST. Lance Gatling details how Japan is managing the Strait of Hormuz crisis by providing direct petroleum subsidies and tapping into its massive national reserves to lower high gasoline prices today. (

S8 Ep719: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY. GUEST. Anatol Leven examines the diverging yet united interests of Russia and China in the Gulf crisis, noting how Russia profits from high oil prices while both seek to prevent American regional dominance. (4)

S8 Ep719: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY. GUEST. Professor Evan Ellis explores China’s maritime harassment against Panama to discourage nations from opposing Chineseinterests, illustrating Beijing's strategy of demonstrating its ability to impose significant and lasting e

S8 Ep719: REVIEW FOR LATER TODAY. GUEST. Professor Haym Benoy discusses the daunting physical and psychological challenges of establishing a lunar outpost, highlighting microgravity’s effect on bone mass and the extreme stress of living in confined quarters. (1)

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S8 Ep716: 16. The Peaceful Transfer of Power Guest: Myron Magnet. Myron Magnet describes how John Adams secured a peace treaty with France just as he lost the 1800 election. Despite his defeat, his commitment to diplomacy bequeathed a nation at peace to Jefferso

S8 Ep716: 15. John Adams and the XYZ Affair Guest: Myron Magnet. Myron Magnet recounts how President John Adams sought peace with France amidst the XYZ Affair. The diplomatic crisis sparked domestic turmoil and intense rivalry between Federalists and Republicans ov

S8 Ep716: 14. The Failures of Industrial Policy Guest: Veronique de Rugy. Veronique de Rugy critiques the World Bank’s recent endorsement of industrial policy despite its historical failure in Japan and China. She argues these interventions distort economies and be

S8 Ep716: 13. Regulatory Burdens at the FTC Guest: Jessica Melugin. Jessica Melugin explains how the Biden administration's expanded merger filing requirements persist under new Republican leadership. These costly regulations act as a de facto tax on businesses, ul

S8 Ep716: 12. Mapping the Outer Solar System Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Bob Zimmerman discusses the superficial knowledge gained from Voyager 2's flybys of Neptune and Uranus. He advocates for better exploration of these alien worlds and Mars to understand our solar sys

S8 Ep716: 11. Commercial Space and Starship Delays Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Bob Zimmerman analyzes technical reasons behind SpaceX's Starship delays and the Orion capsule's return from the moon. He highlights the transition to private spaceflight as NASA's expensive S

S8 Ep716: 10. The Academy’s Narrative on Israel Guest: Peter Berkowitz. Peter Berkowitz argues that American universities teach a one-sided narrative hostile to Israel. He claims these institutions overlook historical facts regarding the conflict while ignoring the

S8 Ep716: 9. Russia Profiteering from Oil Turmoil Guest: Michael Bernstam. Michael Bernstam explains how Russia benefits from high oil prices and the disruption of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Moscow uses increased revenues to fund its war efforts while pressu

S8 Ep716: 8. Jihadist Threats to Congolese Mining Guest: Caleb Weiss. Caleb Weiss reports on an Islamic State attack targeting a Chinese-owned mine in Congo, led by a violent Tanzanian commander. Meanwhile, Nigeria struggles with internal instability as regional al

S8 Ep716: 7. Al-Shabaab’s Infiltration Tactics Guest: Caleb Weiss. Caleb Weiss details a recent Al-Shabaab prison raid in Somalia where attackers disguised themselves as intelligence operatives. The strategic strike demonstrated the government's persistent security

S8 Ep716: 6. Fragmentation of British Politics Guest: Simon Constable. Simon Constable analyzes the fragmentation within the UK's Labor majority and the emergence of the Green Party. Polling suggests voters are divided among tactical coalitions, making leadership c

S8 Ep716: 5. Global Commodities and Energy Shifts Guest: Simon Constable. Simon Constable reports on volatile energy markets and falling gold prices as the Strait of Hormuz enters a ceasefire. Meanwhile, high copper prices have triggered a surge in organized theft

S8 Ep716: 4. The New Lunar Laser Race Guest: Rick Fischer. Rick Fischer explains how Artemis 2 demonstrated laser communications, providing denser data transmission than radio. This technology is essential for monitoring Chinese lunar activities as the race to the

S8 Ep716: 3. U.S. Naval Performance in the Gulf Guest: Rebecca Grant. Rebecca Grant praises the U.S. Navy’s successful defense against Iranian missile attacks during Operation Epic Fury. However, she warns that the scale of operations highlights a fleet that is cur

S8 Ep716: 2. China Exploits Western Alliances Guest: Charles Burton. Charles Burton explains how Canadian elites are turning toward China due to a distaste for current U.S. policies. This shift benefits Beijing, which presents itself as a stable partner despite its

S8 Ep716: 1. Canada’s Shifting Trade Alliances Guest: Charles Burton. Charles Burton discusses China's attempts to enter the Trans-Pacific Partnership using leverage in Canada. He warns that Ottawa’s potential support for Beijing undermines the agreement's purpose

S8 Ep715: PREVEW FOR LATER. GUEST: Rebecca Grant. Grant awards the US Navy an &quot;outstanding&quot; grade for recent exospheric missile intercepts and drone defenses, highlighting the air wings' excellence in protecting key targets against threats from Iran. (6)

S8 Ep714: PREVIEW: Guest Bob Zimmerman attributes SpaceX's Starship launch delays to the transition to Version 3 hardware and a rebuilt launchpad. These complete redesigns prioritize long-term efficiency, which will enable much more frequent and rapid future launch

S8 Ep713: PREVIEW FOR LATER. GUEST: Caleb Weiss. Weiss describes a violent ISIS attack on Chinese-operated gold mines in the Congo. The raid was led by Abu Awakas, a notorious commander responsible for linking local militants with the broader Islamic State. (4)

S8 Ep713: PREVIEW FOR LATER. GUEST: Myron Magnet. Magnet discusses John Adams’ successful handling of the XYZ Affair. Although his peace treaty arrived too late to save his presidency, it ultimately bequeathed a powerful and profoundly peaceful nation to Thomas Jef

S8 Ep722: 11. Daniel Rood examines John Locke’s legal influence on racial slavery and the fiction of the "negro". He also analyzes Bacon’s Rebellion as a driver for creating concrete notions of racial superiority. (11)

S8 Ep722: 10. Daniel Rood explores the history of plantations as systems designed to exploit cash crops with high margins. He discusses the unending cycle of boom and bust and the "shadow of the great house". (10)

S8 Ep722: 8. John Yoo examines the landmark United States v. Wong Kim Ark case and the debate over "jurisdiction". He analyzes the Supreme Court’s oral arguments and potential hurdles for the government’s narrow interpretation of citizenship. (8)

S8 Ep722: 7. John Yoo outlines the history of birthright citizenship and the 14th Amendment’s goal to overrule Dred Scott. He details Trump administration legal challenges concerning illegal migration and the definition of jurisdiction and domicile. (7)

S8 Ep722: 2. Evan Ellis explains China’s "lawfare" and economic pressure against Panama after port disputes. He describes the struggle for influence over the strategic Panama Canal and the demonstration of Chinese economic power. (2)

S8 Ep715: PREVEW FOR LATER. GUEST: Rebecca Grant. Grant awards the US Navy an "outstanding" grade for recent exospheric missile intercepts and drone defenses, highlighting the air wings' excellence in protecting key targets against threats from Iran. (6)