The John Batchelor Show

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The John Batchelor Show

S8 Ep1002: Mary Anastasia O'Grady questions the delay in scheduling Venezuelan elections under Delcy Rodriguez. She reports that over 400 political prisoners remain held, and the notorious Helicoide prison remains operational despite contradictory claims. O'Grady no

S8 Ep1002: Veronique de Rugy argues that the U.S. already has the most progressive tax system among OECD countries, with the wealthy paying a disproportionate share of revenue. She critiques Thomas Piketty's proposal for a global wealth tax and mandated &quot;degrowth,&quot;

S8 Ep1002: Jeff McCausland draws parallels between the performative style of Civil War General Jeb Stuart and current Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. He critiques Hegseth's recent speeches in Singapore, Normandy, and Guantanamo, arguing they prioritize individual

S8 Ep1002: Colonel Jeff McCausland discusses stalled negotiations with Iran, noting the heavy influence of the Revolutionary Guard Corps over the diplomatic process. He analyzes the military difficulty of seizing Kharg Island and the profound impact of Ukrainian dro

S8 Ep1002: Peter Huessy explains that Russia views low-yield, tactical nuclear weapons as usable battlefield tools to achieve victory or coerce opponents. He contrasts this with U.S. doctrine, which keeps such weapons under central command. Huessy warns of the lack

S8 Ep1002: Peter Huessy discusses the history of &quot;tactical&quot; nuclear weapons and the 1950s Desert Rock exercises where U.S. troops were exposed to nuclear detonations. He details the health risks soldiers faced and parallels these actions with Soviet maneuvers, highl

S8 Ep1002: Bob Zimmerman honors the late Alan Hale, co-discoverer of the record-setting Comet Hale-Bopp. He reviews the historical significance of the first image of the moon's far side taken by Luna 3 in 1959. The segment also explores current cosmological debates

S8 Ep1002: Bob Zimmerman discusses the crew selection for NASA's Artemis 3 mission, which has been simplified to focus on Earth-orbit docking tests. He also examines private sector developments, including German startup Isar's funding, Stoke Space's reusable rocket

S8 Ep1002: Lorenzo Fiori discusses the &quot;disaster&quot; of the Italian national football team failing to qualify for the World Cup for the third consecutive time. The segment transitions to Pisa, highlighting the prestigious Scuola Normale Superiore and recent astronomica

S8 Ep1002: Jim McTague reports on a &quot;budget-minded hesitancy&quot; among Pennsylvania consumers despite falling gas prices. He notes a rare layoff notice for 70 logistics workers and uneven retail activity. Meanwhile, a data center project near Costco proceeds under heav

S8 Ep1002: Richard Epstein critiques the construction of the Obama Center in Chicago, lamenting the destruction of 800 historical trees and the seizure of public land. He describes the project's design as a &quot;monstrosity&quot; with a flawed traffic plan and expresses conc

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

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

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

S8 Ep1001: STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JBS, FEATURING JEFF BLISS AND MICHAEL VLAHOS, 6-12-2026.

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

S8 Ep1000: Preview for Later Today: Veronique de Rugy examines Thomas Piketty's &quot;degrowth&quot; 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.

S8 Ep1000: Preview for Later Today: Peter Huessy details Russia's focus on low-yield, tactical nuclear weapons designed for &quot;tailored effects&quot; on the battlefield. These weapons are viewed by Moscow as practical military instruments rather than just tools of mass des

S8 Ep1000: Preview for Later Today: Jim McTague reports on a &quot;gas bonus&quot; 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.

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.

S8 Ep1000: Preview for Later Today: Francis Rose explores the Army's use of &quot;gamification&quot; to train servicemen for integration with artificial intelligence. This strategy utilizes skills from commercial gaming to help soldiers &quot;fight like they train&quot; with AI systems

S8 Ep999: SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-11-26. 1900 BRUSSELS

S8 Ep998: STREAMING MAKING JBS, FEATURING EVAN ELLIS, 6-11-26.

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

S8 Ep997: Evan Ellis notes how public frustration with rising crime and President Petro's &quot;total peace&quot; plan has fueled the rise of hardline political candidates in Colombia. As the country grapples with internal conflict, many Colombians seek a &quot;strong hand&quot; to re

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

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

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 &quot;villains&quot; by monitoring symptom flare-ups, ultimately empo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

S8 Ep995: SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-10-26.

S8 Ep994: STREAMING MAKING JBS, FEATURING GIORDON CHANG, JIM HOLMES, GREG SCARLATOIU, VICTORIA COATES, 6-1-26.

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 &quot;flickering&quot; quasar from the early universe that challenges cur

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

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

S8 Ep1002: Veronique de Rugy argues that the U.S. already has the most progressive tax system among OECD countries, with the wealthy paying a disproportionate share of revenue. She critiques Thomas Piketty's proposal for a global wealth tax and mandated "degrowth,"

S8 Ep1002: Peter Huessy discusses the history of "tactical" nuclear weapons and the 1950s Desert Rock exercises where U.S. troops were exposed to nuclear detonations. He details the health risks soldiers faced and parallels these actions with Soviet maneuvers, highl

S8 Ep1002: Lorenzo Fiori discusses the "disaster" of the Italian national football team failing to qualify for the World Cup for the third consecutive time. The segment transitions to Pisa, highlighting the prestigious Scuola Normale Superiore and recent astronomica

S8 Ep1002: Jim McTague reports on a "budget-minded hesitancy" among Pennsylvania consumers despite falling gas prices. He notes a rare layoff notice for 70 logistics workers and uneven retail activity. Meanwhile, a data center project near Costco proceeds under heav

S8 Ep1002: Richard Epstein critiques the construction of the Obama Center in Chicago, lamenting the destruction of 800 historical trees and the seizure of public land. He describes the project's design as a "monstrosity" with a flawed traffic plan and expresses conc

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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