S8 Ep914: Lorenzo Fiori discusses Italy's renewed interest in nuclear power and electric vehicle production in Naples. He also recommends the Molise region for its unique food and red Biferno wine....
S8 Ep914: Jim McTague describes robust Memorial Day shopping in Lancaster County despite high gas prices. He warns that the economy sits in bubbles created by AI data centers and government spendin...
S8 Ep914: Richard Epstein critiques the Democratic Party's 2024 autopsy, arguing that Kamala Harris failed because she focused on identity politics. He claims the party lost contact with male and r...
S8 Ep914: Richard Epstein analyzes the Trump administration's efforts to bypass state-run elections by banning voting machines. He characterizes these moves as unilateral abuses that threaten the c...
S8 Ep914: Jeff Bliss reports on the "Disney Forward" expansion, which may include a third theme park. He notes that Harbor Boulevard faces intense traffic congestion despite Disney's advanced engin...
S8 Ep914: Jeff Bliss describes the rapid spread of Southern California wildfires in Riverside County. He also discusses a major fire on Santa Rosa Island caused by a stranded boater's flare. (1/16)
S8 Ep913: TREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JBS, FEATURING JEFF BLISS, 5-22-26. 1942-43. TOJO MOCKED.
S8 Ep912: PREVIEW for Later Today: Conrad Black. Conrad Black analyzes unprecedented governance failures within the "Five Eyes" nations, focusing specifically on the streak of seven consecutive fai...
S8 Ep912: PREVIEW for Later Today: Richard Epstein. Richard Epstein derides a controversial DOJ settlement worth $1.776 billion, arguing the agreement is corruptly organized and cannot legally bind...
S8 Ep912: PREVIEW for Later Today: Peter Mauch. Peter Mauch explores Japanese leader Hideki Tojo's arrogance, detailing how his consolidation of multiple cabinet positions ultimately weakened the n...
S8 Ep912: PREVIEW for Later Today: Doug Messier. Doug Messier details a commercial space partnership aiming to capture asteroids for mining water and metals, which would significantly reduce costs ...
S8 Ep912: PREVIEW for Later Today: Henry Sokolski. Henry Sokolski discusses the NPT review, warning against granting enrichment rights to Middle Eastern nations and emphasizing the need for stronge...
S8 Ep912: PREVIEW for Later Today: Bob Zimmerman. Bob Zimmerman explains how Vast is diversifying its business model by selling high-powered satellite buses to fund the development of their ambitio...
S8 Ep911: SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 5-21-2026. 1943 USA INFORMATION WAR.
S8 Ep910: Anatoly Zak reports that Russia has successfully tested the Sarmat, a heavy liquid-propellant ICBM designed to target the United States. Capable of carrying up to 20 maneuverable warhe...
S8 Ep910: Anatoly Zak reports that despite sanctions and corruption scandals, Russia successfully launched the Soyuz-5 rocket, a joint project with Kazakhstan designed to replace Ukrainian technolo...
S8 Ep910: Sadanand Dhume reports that the BJP's landslide victory in West Bengal marks a significant defeat for longtime leader Mamata Banerjee. Her neglect of the economy and corruption allegation...
S8 Ep910: Veronique de Rugy argues that tariffs function as taxes paid by Americans, with costs passing to consumers at a 96% rate. Despite promises to revive manufacturing, employment in that sect...
S8 Ep910: Peter Mauch explains that as War Minister, Tojo—nicknamed "The Razor"—instilled iron discipline within the fractious Japanese army to earn the Emperor's favor. He consolidated political p...
S8 Ep910: Peter Mauch explains that in 1937, the Marco Polo Bridge incident sparked conflict between Japan and China. While Tokyo sought de-escalation, the Kwantung Army, including Tojo, pushed for...
S8 Ep910: Peter Mauch explains that during the 1930s, the Japanese army split into the "Imperial Way" and "Control" factions. The Imperial Way prioritized morale and the Emperor, while Tojo's Contr...
S8 Ep910: Peter Mauch explores the early life of Hideki Tojo, focusing on his failed 1945 suicide attempt and the military code prohibiting the disgrace of surrender. Born into a samurai-descended ...
S8 Ep910: Evan Ellis reports that Venezuela has surrendered Alex Saab, Nicolas Maduro's former bagman, to the U.S. for prosecution. Saab possesses critical information on illicit financial flows in...
S8 Ep910: Evan Ellis reports that the U.S. Justice Department has indicted 94-year-old Raul Castro for the 1996 murder of "Brothers to the Rescue" pilots. The indictment serves as leverage in trans...
S8 Ep910: Evan Ellis characterizes protests in Bolivia as an organized "coup in motion" funded by coca growers' unions. Figures like Evo Morales and rivals within the government benefit from disman...
S8 Ep910: Evan Ellis reports that Bolivia faces nationwide protests and blockades over austerity measures and fuel shortages. President Rodrigo Paz attempts reconciliation, but former President Evo...
S8 Ep910: Mary Anastasia O'Grady reports that the U.S. has imposed sanctions on GAESA, a shadowy military-controlled conglomerate dominating 70% of Cuba's economy. The company manages retail, ports...
S8 Ep910: Russia has resumed military cargo shipments to Syria for the first time since the al-Sharaa government took power. Ahmad Sharawi explains that President al-Sharaa is balancing relations w...
S8 Ep910: Following meetings in Beijing, Vladimir Putin seeks to finalize a gas pipeline to China to offset lost European markets. Anatol Lieven notes that while trade in dual-use technology grows,...
S8 Ep910: Anatol Lieven discusses the resignation of Latvia's Prime Minister following air defense failures. Ukrainian drones targeting Russia have been transiting Baltic airspace, leading to Russi...
S8 Ep909: STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING JIM MCTAGUE, 5-21-2026. 1943 TOJO TOURS THE PHILIPPINE OCCUPYING FORCE.
S8 Ep908: PREVIEW for Later Today: Veronique de Rugy explains that American consumers bear the full cost of Trump administration tariffs. These taxes make domestic manufacturing more expensive and ...
S8 Ep908: PREVIEW for Later Today: Sadanand Dhume discusses India's efforts to attract supply chains from China. While Apple has successfully diversified iPhone production there, India struggles to...
S8 Ep908: PREVIEW for Later Today: Evan Ellis explores military alternatives for Cuba beyond a traditional invasion. He suggests selective strikes against command nodes or special operations to pre...
S8 Ep908: PREVIEW for Later Today: Peter Mauch provides a biographical look at Hideki Tojo, detailing how cronyism in the Imperial Japanese Army fueled his ambitions. Tojo's direct style earned him...
S8 Ep908: PREVIEW for Later Today: Mary Anastasia O'Grady details GAESA, a non-transparent Cuban military conglomerate that controls the island's hard currency. By hoarding foreign investment and l...
S8 Ep908: PREVIEW for Later Today: Anatoly Zak compares Russia's Soyuz 5 and Angara 5 rockets to SpaceX's Falcon series. Russia's new boosters currently lack the reusability of the Falcon 9 and can...
S8 Ep907: SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 5-20-26. 1874 BEAVER
S8 Ep906: STREAM THE MAKING OF THE JBS, FEATURING CHANG, FISHER, YATES, SCARLAOIU, 5-20-26. 1900 BEAVER
S8 Ep905: Bob Zimmerman explains how private enterprise and competition are transforming the space industry. He also describes unique geological features on Mars, such as "brain terrain," captur...
S8 Ep905: Bob Zimmerman discusses the upcoming SpaceX IPO, which could raise $75 billion. He argues that SpaceX is the real American space program, while NASA has become an ineffective sideshow sup...
S8 Ep905: Simon Constable discusses the political maneuvering to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer. He critiques the lack of clear leadership in Parliament and the potential for unelected transit...
S8 Ep905: Simon Constable describes an idyllic spring in France before pivoting to alarming price increases for diesel, electricity, and natural gas. He warns that inflation is barreling through gl...
S8 Ep905: Anne Lord emphasizes Taiwan's critical importance to the global economy via its semiconductor industry. She notes that the Taiwanese people are prepared and investing heavily in defense t...
S8 Ep905: Anne Lord reviews Chris Horton's Ghost Nation, detailing Taiwan's indigenous history and independent spirit. The book refutes Chinese Communist Party claims that the island has always bee...
S8 Ep905: Mary Kissel discusses the historic indictment of Raul Castro for the 1996 shootdown of unarmed aircraft. She interprets this move as diplomatic leverage to encourage a transition toward a...
S8 Ep905: Mary Kissel discusses differing interpretations of the Trump-Xi summit, focusing on "strategic stability." She expresses concern over managed trade and the lack of consensus regarding Nor...
S8 Ep904: Joel Kotkin explores how the Iranian diaspora in California largely favors a republic over the current regime. This highly professional and accomplished community draws on their experienc...
S8 Ep904: Jason Bedrick argues that the Bible is the essential foundation for the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence. He laments the decline in biblical literacy, noting it creates a...
S8 Ep904: Michael Bernstam explains Russia's dependence on China for technology and energy exports. Despite short-term gains from high oil prices, Russia remains a junior partner struggling with do...
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