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 ...
S8 Ep571: PREVIEW FOR LATER. Colonel Jeff McCausland argues that transactional U.S. policies fail to account for the cultural power of martyrdom. He explains how the willingness to resist beyond de...
S8 Ep571: PREVIEW FOR LATER. Mary Anastasia O'Grady examines the lack of a democratic timeline in Venezuela's transition plan. While the administration attempts economic stabilization, hardliners ...
S8 Ep570: STREAM FOR THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 3-11-2026
S8 Ep569: SHOW SCHEDULE 3-11-2026 1906 SF ON FIRE AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE.
S8 Ep568: 16. SEG 16: Bob Zimmerman reviews the DART mission's success in altering an asteroid's orbit. He also reports that the European Space Agency lost contact with a solar probe after its b...
S8 Ep568: 15. SEG 15: Bob Zimmerman discusses the Senate's shift toward private space exploration, potentially ending the SLS program. NASA is increasingly contracting commercial entities for lunar...
S8 Ep568: 14. SEG 14: Simon Constable critiques Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s hesitant leadership. He notes the Royal Navy has been "hollowed out" over three decades, leaving Britain with fewer war...
S8 Ep568: 13. SEG 13: Simon Constable reports on skyrocketing European energy prices due to Middle East conflict. Shortages in sulfur and bromine threaten global semiconductor manufacturing and foo...
S8 Ep568: 12. SEG 12: Ivana Stradner outlines strategies to counter Russian influence in Hungary, including exposing Orbán's corruption and ties to China. She argues that information is a potent, i...
S8 Ep568: 11. SEG 11: Ivana Stradner examines the Kremlin’s information warfare campaign to keep Viktor Orbán in power. Orbán, formerly an anti-Soviet activist, now aligns with Putin to ensure poli...
S8 Ep568: 10. SEG 10: Michael Bernstam discusses how rising oil prices bolster Russia's budget. However, the Russian economy faces contraction and "military Keynesianism," while the United States r...
S8 Ep568: 9. SEG 9: Michael Bernstam explains how the American shale revolution mitigates global energy shocks. He warns central banks against fueling inflation and emphasizes that while global sup...
S8 Ep567: 8. Guest Kevin Frazier compares the current AI era to the early industrial railroad boom. He notes distinctions between AI models and praises states like Utah and Montana for fostering...
S8 Ep567: 7. Guest Kevin Frazier addresses state-level AI regulation, warning against shortsighted laws that limit human agency. He advocates for transparency and consumer choice over "regulatory c...
S8 Ep567: 6. Guest Jack Burnham reports on the DOJ dropping charges against Chinese scientists for biological smuggling. He suggests this turnaround may be linked to upcoming trade negotiations or ...
S8 Ep567: 5. Guest Jack Burnham describes China’s lukewarm support for Iran and focus on energy security. He also highlights the CCP’s internal repression of ethnic minorities through forced labor ...
S8 Ep567: 4. Guest Bill Roggio discusses a tragic US strike on an Iranian school. He argues that air power alone cannot win wars or overthrow regimes, citing lessons from the Taliban’s victory in A...
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