S8 Ep581: . Cicero’s Rhetorical Attack on Clodia (7) In the late Republic, the orator Cicero engaged in a bitter feud with the wealthy and influential Clodia. During the trial of Caelius, Cicero la...
S8 Ep581: 3. Wicked Queens and the Sacrifice of Vestals (5) Southon discusses Tullia, the "wicked" opposite of Lucretia, who murdered her family to seize power and defiled her father’s body. Her am...
S8 Ep581: 2. Lucretia and the Birth of the Republic (3) Southon explains that while most women can be removed from Roman history without much change, Lucretia is essential to the story of the Repub...
S8 Ep581: 1. The Founding Mothers and Augustan Propaganda(1) Guest author Emma Southon notes that historians like Livy wrote during the reign of Augustus to reshape early Roman history to justify t...
S8 Ep580: STREAMING "THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW" WITH JEFF BLISS 3-13-26
S8 Ep579: SHOW SCHEDULE 3-13-2026 1574 ARABIA
S8 Ep578: 16. **Guest:** Peter van Dokkum **Summary:** Astronomers detected a runaway black hole via a shock front and a wake of 100 million newborn stars. This stellar trail traces the black hole'...
S8 Ep578: 5. **Guest:** Peter van Dokkum **Summary:** Professor van Dokkum defines runaway black holes as supermassive objects kicked out of galaxies after collisions. These objects move at 1,000 k...
S8 Ep578: 14. **Guest:** Henry Sokolski **Summary:** The FBI warned California about Iranian drone threats against infrastructure. Sokolski notes that U.S. nuclear plants are vulnerable and current...
S8 Ep578: 13. **Guest:** Henry Sokolski **Summary:** The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is criticized for reducing security at nuclear plants despite growing threats. Sokolski points out the di...
S8 Ep577: 12. Paul Thomas Chamberlain: Argues World War II was a clash of empires, resulting in the rise of superpowers. He notes the atomic bomb was viewed as just another weapon and discusses B...
S8 Ep577: 11. Paul Thomas Chamberlain: Details the struggle over Poland’s sovereignty and Churchill’s "percentages agreement" to divide influence,,. He also highlights the transition to Truman and ...
S8 Ep577: 10. Paul Thomas Chamberlain: Examines the Yalta Conference, where Roosevelt sought post-war cooperation with Stalin,. He analyzes the inevitable Soviet dominance in Eastern Europe and the...
S8 Ep577: 9. Paul Thomas Chamberlain: Discusses the racialized nature of World War II propaganda and civilizational struggle,. He explores how Allied and Axis powers utilized racial hierarchies and...
S8 Ep577: 8. Bob Zimmerman: Explores astronomical discoveries such as exoplanet collisions and life potential around red dwarf stars,. He also details the unique composition of an interstellar come...
S8 Ep577: 7. Bob Zimmerman: Reviews recent space developments, including Firefly's successful launch, SpaceX's Starship testing, and NASA's Artemis 2 mission,,. He also discusses FCC regulatory cha...
S8 Ep577: 6. Lorenzo Fiori: Addresses Italy's stance on the Middle East conflict before highlighting Tropea, a scenic coastal destination,. He provides local culinary insights, including recipes fo...
S8 Ep577: 5. Jim McTague: Describes the economic impact of rising gas prices in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania,. While the job market remains robust, high energy costs and inflation are making loca...
S8 Ep577: 4. Veronique de Rugy: Explains the mass exodus of affluent individuals from high-tax states due to billionaire tax proposals,. She warns that "one-time" taxes historically become permanen...
S8 Ep577: 3. Sinan Ciddi: Analyzes Turkey's deployment of F-16s to Northern Cyprus following Iranian missile fire,. He discusses Turkey testing US boundaries, its regional rivalry with Iran, and po...
S8 Ep577: 2. Jeff Bliss: Reports on Gavin Newsom’s leading position in 2028 Democratic primary polling despite California's domestic issues,. He also notes the declining political standing of Kamal...
S8 Ep577: 1. Jeff Bliss: Discusses the Las Vegas A’s stadium progress and free local attractions like the iconic welcome sign,,. He also explores political shifts in Seattle and California as wealt...
S8 Ep576: PRVIEW FOR LATER: Sinan Ciddi of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies analyzes Turkey’s "boundary testing" during the Iran war. He explores military posturing in Cyprus and Turkey’s ...
S8 Ep576: PRVIEW FOR LATER: Guide Lorenzo Fiori recommends visiting Tropea, Italy, during the off-season to avoid over-tourism. He suggests a traditional meal with local onions, paired with a sweet...
S8 Ep576: PRVIEW FOR LATER: Colleague Jim McTague examines Pennsylvania’s job market, noting high employment for nursing and university graduates. He finds it perplexing that hours are cut in elder...
S8 Ep576: PRVIEW FOR LATER: Henry Sokolski from the Non-proliferation Policy Education Center evaluates threats to nuclear plants in Iran and Israel. Striking these facilities could cause radiologi...
S8 Ep576: PRVIEW FOR LATER: Colleague Bob Zimmerman explains the discovery of two exoplanets colliding near a sun-like star. Astronomers observed star variability for 200 days, concluding that debr...
S8 Ep576: PRVIEW FOR LATER: Historian Paul Thomas Chamberlain discusses his book *Scorched Earth*, focusing on World War II’s imperial dynamics. He emphasizes the Soviet Union's massive role, inc...
S8 Ep575: STREAM THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 3-12-26 This transcript captures the preparatory and live segments of the *John Batchelor Show*, where the host and his guests navigate the co...
S8 Ep574: SHOW SCHEDULE THURSDAY 3-12-2026 1917 COTSWOLDS ENGLAND
S8 Ep573: 16. Richard Epstein (Civitas Institute) discusses the Middle East war’s threat to niche commodities essential for high-end microchips. He critiques recent energy policies and emphasizes...
S8 Ep573: 15. Richard Epstein (Civitas Institute) criticizes President Trump’s trade policies and tariff investigations, arguing they cause severe domestic economic dislocation. He highlights the l...
S8 Ep573: 14. Anatol Lieven (Quincy Institute) explores the resurgence of the "Great Game," detailing Israel's goal to dismantle the Iranian state. He argues that bombing will not break Iranian res...
S8 Ep573: 13. Anatol Lieven (Quincy Institute) discusses the Iran war’s impact, noting Russia’s benefits through increased energy profits and diverted Western air defenses. He criticizes the U.S. a...
S8 Ep572: 11. Professor Paul Thomas Chamberlain describes the Casablanca and Tehran conferences, where Allied leaders grappled with the realization that the Soviet Union would emerge as a dominant ...
S8 Ep572: 11. Professor Paul Thomas Chamberlain describes the Casablanca and Tehran conferences, where Allied leaders grappled with the realization that the Soviet Union would emerge as a dominant ...
S8 Ep572: 10. Professor Paul Thomas Chamberlain identifies November 1942 as the critical turning point of World War II, marked by the simultaneous battles of Stalingrad, Guadalcanal, and North Afri...
S8 Ep572: 9. Professor Paul Thomas Chamberlain of Columbia University recounts the November 1941 White House meetings where U.S. leaders prepared for an imminent, yet poorly understood, Japanese at...
S8 Ep572: 8. Professor Evan Ellis analyzes the reversal of the "pink tide" in South America, highlighted by the election of conservative capitalist Jose Antonio Kast in Chile. He discusses the cool...
S8 Ep572: 7. Professor Evan Ellis evaluates the political maneuvers in Venezuela, where the U.S. is dealing directly with Delcy and Jorge Rodriguez to manage oil production and mining investments. ...
S8 Ep572: 6. Professor Evan Ellis reviews the dire economic crisis in Cuba, where the loss of Venezuelan and Russian oil has caused the near-total collapse of the power grid and tourism sector. He ...
S8 Ep572: 5. Professor Evan Ellis of the US Army War College details the geopolitical struggle over Panama’s ports, where an interim contract was awarded to an American-affiliated company after a C...
S8 Ep572: 4. Colonel Jeff McCausland further analyzes the asymmetric warfare tactics employed by Iran, which include the use of maritime drones to threaten shipping in the Straits of Hormuz. He not...
S8 Ep572: 3. Retired Colonel Jeff McCausland critiques the conduct of the 2026 war with Iran, emphasizing the lack of a clear strategy or end state despite thousands of successful target strikes. H...
S8 Ep572: 2. Natalie Econo from the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies (FDD) explains why Qatar has been recommended for the Special Watch List (SWL) for religious freedom violations. She no...
S8 Ep572: NUMBER FILE SEPARATE SINGLE PARAGRAPH 1-12 1. Mary Anastasia O’Grady of the *Wall Street Journal* explores the presence of Iranian assets in Venezuela, noting that Iranian technology was ...
S8 Ep571: PREVIEW FOR LATER. Anatol Lieven critiques the U.S. administration's failure to predict Iranian attacks on the Strait of Hormuz. He notes that even a Hungarian school teacher recognized t...
S8 Ep571: PREVIEW FOR LATER. Natalie Ecanow explores Qatar’s contradictory role as a U.S. ally while hosting groups like Hamas and the Taliban. She highlights evidence of secret funding to Hamas le...
S8 Ep571: PREVIEW FOR LATER. Evan Ellis warns that ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians could be a "death sentence." Returning vulnerable people to a disintegrating, violent nation lacks ...
S8 Ep571: PREVIEW FOR LATER. Richard Epstein explains legal mechanisms for refunding illegal tariff money following a Supreme Court ruling. He argues for using preliminary injunctions to challenge ...
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