S8 Ep1084: Michael Vorenberg describes how Ulysses S. Grant found himself caught between the warring factions of the Johnson administration. After witnessing Johnson's disastrous "swing around the ...
S8 Ep1084: Michael Vorenberg explains that on August 20, 1866, Johnson proclaimed the insurrection over to strip Congress of its war powers. Despite ongoing massacres in Memphis and New Orleans, Jo...
S8 Ep1084: Michael Vorenberg traces how Andrew Johnson, initially seen as a radical ally, shifted toward a policy of white supremacy and hasty peace. He vetoed the Civil Rights Act of 1866, leading...
S8 Ep1084: Michael Vorenberg examines Richard Henry Dana's "grasp of war" philosophy, arguing the Union should hold the Confederacy until civil rights were secured. This contrasted with Lincoln's "...
S8 Ep1084: Michael Vorenberg discusses how the government used military tribunals to try Lincoln's conspirators and Andersonville commandant Henry Wirz, arguing a state of war still existed. Secret...
S8 Ep1084: Michael Vorenberg explains that after official surrenders, Confederate General Edmund Kirby Smith fled to Mexico rather than surrender his Trans-Mississippi forces. Small skirmishes cont...
S8 Ep1084: Michael Vorenberg recounts how, following Lincoln's assassination, William T. Sherman met Joseph Johnston at Bennett Place to negotiate a surrender. Sherman offered terms more generous t...
S8 Ep1084: Michael Vorenberg challenges the idea that the Civil War ended at Appomattox Courthouse on April 9, 1865. While Lee's surrender was a crucial step involving the stacking of arms, Lincoln...
S8 Ep1084: Lance Gatling reports that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi unveiled a $2.3 trillion investment roadmap focused on 17 key technologies, including AI and chip manufacturing. The plan aims fo...
S8 Ep1084: Anatol Lieven discusses Vladimir Putin's public admission that Ukrainian drone strikes are causing significant difficulties and a loss of refining capacity. While Putin remains in charge...
S8 Ep1084: Mary Kissel evaluates US policy toward China, noting Beijing's aggression toward Taiwan and the Philippines. She praises the Trump administration's support for Ukraine, particularly in s...
S8 Ep1084: Mary Kissel discusses a catastrophic earthquake in Venezuela, highlighting the human tragedy exacerbated by corrupt building practices. While US first responders are assisting, Kissel cr...
S8 Ep1084: Colonel Jeff McCausland describes how, on the third day, Lee ordered a frontal assault on the Union center despite Longstreet's protests. Pickett's Charge resulted in devastating casualt...
S8 Ep1084: Colonel Jeff McCausland explains how rifled muskets increased accuracy while tactics remained outdated, causing high casualties. On the second day, Strong Vincent took the initiative to ...
S8 Ep1084: Colonel Jeff McCausland recounts how General Reynolds was killed by a Confederate marksman while leading his men forward into the woods. Later that day, Robert E. Lee issued a famous dis...
S8 Ep1083: Colonel Jeff McCausland discusses John Buford's arrival at Gettysburg, identifying key terrain like Cemetery Hill. Buford sent urgent messages to John Reynolds, urging him to bring infan...
S8 Ep1082: STREAMING MAKING OF JBS, FEATURING LANCE GATLING IN TOKYO, 7-2-26
S8 Ep1081: Preview: Lance Gatling discusses Prime Minister Takaichi's 14-year plan to accelerate Japan's high-tech sectors. She maintains record popularity among conservatives and young people desp...
S8 Ep1081: Preview: Mary Kissel analyzes shifting US-China relations, noting that the private sector is proactively diversifying. CEOs recognize China's deflating, corrupt economy while the governm...
S8 Ep1081: Preview: Anatol Lieven examines Putin's leadership following Ukrainian infrastructure attacks. Putin remains in charge while navigating pressure between hawks demanding radical escalatio...
S8 Ep1081: Preview: Colonel Jeff McCausland recounts the 20th Maine's stand at Little Round Top. Out of ammunition, Colonel Chamberlain ordered a bayonet charge to successfully hold the southernmos...
S8 Ep1081: review: Colonel Jeff McCausland explains how Minie ball technology increased lethal ranges at Gettysburg. While accuracy improved significantly, military tactics remained outdated, faili...
S8 Ep1083: SCHEDULE OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-1--2026.
S8 Ep1082: STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING GORDON CHANG, RICK FISHER, JIM FANELL, STEVE YATES, 7-1-26
S8 Ep1081: Justin Leopold Cohen discusses the trilateral framework between Israel, Lebanon, and the U.S. that aims to disarm Hezbollah, though the group has rejected the terms. Despite reduced I...
S8 Ep1081: Anne Stevenson-Yang describes the collapse of China's real estate market, where half-empty apartment towers in ghost cities now offer cheap rent to young workers. Municipalities are burd...
S8 Ep1081: Michael Bernstam reports that Ukrainian drone strikes have taken 28% of Russian oil refineries out of commission, causing widespread fuel shortages and forcing Russia to import gasoline....
S8 Ep1081: Simon Constable reports on the breaking of a severe European heat wave and shifting commodity prices, with Brent crude seeing a significant drop. In the UK, Andy Burnham is positioned as...
S8 Ep1081: Professor Evan Ellis discusses the U.S. decision not to renew the USMCA, maintaining leverage over Mexico regarding security and immigration. In Argentina, a cabinet resignation due to c...
S8 Ep1081: Professor Evan Ellis reports that Keiko Fujimori is the declared victor in Peru's election, promising a pro-security, pro-U.S. agenda despite continued economic ties with China. Meanwhil...
S8 Ep1081: Professor Evan Ellis analyzes the challenges facing President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella, who must reverse fiscal mismanagement while navigating a divided Congress. His administratio...
S8 Ep1081: Professor Evan Ellis discusses the two massive earthquakes that struck Venezuela, causing widespread destruction due to corrupt building practices and neglected infrastructure. The U.S. ...
S8 Ep1081: Bob Zimmerman reports research showing weightlessness harms reproduction in mice, suggesting humans will need artificial gravity for long-term missions. On Mars, Curiosity discovered uni...
S8 Ep1081: Bob Zimmerman examines new spaceports in Sweden, Oman, and Australia, noting geographical and financial challenges. He criticizes India's ISRO for a lack of transparency regarding delays...
S8 Ep1081: Bob Zimmerman reports that NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman is streamlining the Artemis program by focusing on a lunar base and leveraging private sector contracts for landers and infra...
S8 Ep1081: Bob Zimmerman discusses Rocket Lab's acquisition of Iridium for $8 billion, signaling a trend toward vertical integration. He also covers Blue Origin's investigation into a launchpad exp...
S8 Ep1081: Gordon Chang and Steve Yates discuss the alarm in Beijing after a small aircraft crashed into the CITIC Tower, highlighting vulnerabilities in China's air defenses near the leadership co...
S8 Ep1081: Steve Yates analyzes China's Ethnic Unity Law, which codifies ethnonationalism and criminalizes the denial of Chinese identity even for those outside the PRC. The law targets Taiwanese i...
S8 Ep1081: Jim Fanell explains China's "salami slicing" tactics in the maritime domain, using law enforcement vessels to claim sovereign jurisdiction over waters east of Taiwan. He recommends the U...
S8 Ep1081: Rick Fisher discusses China's Tiangong space station, which is set to double in size by 2030 and host international partners. He highlights dual-use military concerns and potential plans...
S8 Ep1080: Rick Fisher explores China's ambitious plans for a successor space station and lunar presence. He highlights their goal of total domination over the Earth-moon system, utilizing dual-use...
S8 Ep1080: Michael Bernstam discusses Putin's admission of "difficulties" as Ukrainian drones target refineries and the shadow fleet. He warns that a desperate leader under internal pressure may re...
S8 Ep1080: Simon Constable reports on a severe heatwave in southern France that impaired cognitive function. He shares the collective relief felt as temperatures finally dropped, allowing for clear...
S8 Ep1080: Evan Ellis analyzes Peru's rightward political shift and its implications for Chinese influence. He suggests that while economic ties remain strong, Peru may subtly accommodate U.S. secu...
S8 Ep1080: Captain James Fanell details China's tactical shift east of Taiwan, using law enforcement vessels to assert jurisdictional control. This "salami slicing" strategy aims to redefine intern...
S8 Ep1080: Bob Zimmerman discusses the necessity of transparency after rocket failures. He argues that honesty prevents the culture of fear seen in the Soviet Union, builds public trust, and makes ...
S8 Ep1079: All sixteen already carry tail numbers 1–16 in the version just above, in source order. Here's the clean copy: **The Sloppy Memo of Understanding and Iran's Control of the Strait of Hor...
S8 Ep1078: STREAMING MAKING OF THE JBS, 6-30-2026
S8 Ep1077: Affordability, Energy Prices, and the Short-Term Gains of Midterm Politics. Guest: Thaddeus McCotter. McCotter observes that all foreign policy eventually becomes domestic, especially th...
S8 Ep1077: Domestic Politics, Midterm Perils, and the SAVE Act. Guest: Thaddeus McCotter. Thaddeus McCotter analyzes the upcoming midterms, noting that Democrats have reframed "inflation" as "affor...
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