S8 Ep619: 2. Copley explores the transition from failing republics toward autocracy, noting that government suppression of liberties provides only temporary stability. He distinguishes between "tri...
S8 Ep619: 1. Guest author Gregory Copley defines nobility as a quality of honor and purity essential for a "noble state". He argues that while republics have reached a "sclerotic" peak, becoming co...
S8 Ep618: 4. Zubrin discusses technological frontiers, starting with small modular reactors designed for factory assembly to improve competitiveness. He emphasizes that nuclear power is "absolute...
S8 Ep618: 3. This segment focuses on why nuclear energy has stalled in the United States despite global expansion. Zubrin blames "hostile hyper-regulation" for extending construction times from thr...
S8 Ep618: 2. Zubrin addresses public fears by analyzing historical nuclear incidents: Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, and Fukushima. He clarifies that Three Mile Island caused no injuries, and Fuku...
S8 Ep618: 1. Robert Zubrin introduces The Case for Nukes, arguing that nuclear power is essential for environmental preservation and global prosperity. He posits that using "artificial" energy sour...
S8 Ep617: 8. Guest Author: James Shapiro James Shapiro recounts the 1938 congressional hearings where Hallie Flanagan defended the Federal Theater Project. In a famous exchange, a committee member ...
S8 Ep617: 7. Guest Author: James Shapiro James Shapiro reveals the origins of the House Un-American Activities Committee, involving Samuel Dickstein, a congressman later identified as a Soviet spy...
S8 Ep617: 6. Guest Author: James Shapiro James Shapiro discusses "Living Newspapers," such as *One-Third of a Nation*, which used fact-based accounts to tackle social issues like the housing crisis...
S8 Ep617: 5. Guest Author: James Shapiro James Shapiro describes the Federal Theater’s bold production of *It Can't Happen Here*, which served as a warning against a fascist takeover in America. Th...
S8 Ep617: 4. Guest Author: James Shapiro James Shapiro explores the complex reactions to the "Voodoo Macbeth," noting subtle racism in white critical reviews. Black intellectuals like Langston Hugh...
S8 Ep617: 3. Guest Author: James Shapiro James Shapiro details the creation of the famous "Voodoo Macbeth" in Harlem, directed by a twenty-year-old Orson Welles. Replacing Shakespeare’s traditional...
S8 Ep617: 2. Guest Author: James Shapiro James Shapiro explains how Hollywood's dominance decimated local theaters, leaving countless actors unemployed by the 1930s. To address this, Harry Hopkins ...
S8 Ep617: 1. Guest Author: James Shapiro James Shapiro discusses the 1936 premiere of *Macbeth* at Harlem's Lafayette Theater, a landmark integrated event during the Jim Crow era. Shapiro introduce...
S8 Ep616: STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 3-20-2026 1868 PERSIAN GULF This transcript from The John Bachelor Show features a dialogue between host John Bachelor, Jeff Bliss of Paci...
S8 Ep615: SHOW SCHEDULE THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR 3-20-2-26 1939 OKLAHOMA 1. California's Wildlife Bridge and the Homeless Crisis Guest: Jeff Bliss Summary: Jeff Bliss discusses the $100 m...
S8 Ep614: 16. Lunar Water Scarcity and Asteroid Ryugu Findings Guest: Bob Zimmerman Summary: Reviews scientific data suggesting significantly less water ice on the lunar South Pole than expected. Z...
S8 Ep614: 15. SpaceX Starship Milestones and Artemis Safety Risks Guest: Bob Zimmerman Summary: Reports on the upcoming 12th Starship test flight and Rocket Lab's military contracts. Zimmerman crit...
S8 Ep614: 14. The Kharg Island Gambit and Vietnam Parallels Guest: Henry Sokolski Summary: Sokolski discusses reports that the US is considering an invasion of Iran’s Kharg Island to reopen the Str...
S8 Ep614: 13. WHO Nuclear Threat Warnings and Reactor Vulnerability Guest: Henry Sokolski Summary: Henry Sokolski analyzes World Health Organization preparations for a "worst-case scenario" nuclear...
S8 Ep613: 12. The Signing of Sovereignty and Revolutionary Dissent Guest: Ed Larson Summary: Details the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the adoption of radical state constitutions a...
S8 Ep613: 11. Washington’s Moral Victory at Trenton and Princeton Guest: Ed Larson Summary: Larson recounts Washington’s daring crossing of the Delaware during a nor’easter. These victories at Tren...
S8 Ep613: 10. Abigail Adams and the Limits of Equality Guest: Ed Larson Summary: This segment highlights Abigail Adams’ plea to "remember the ladies" in the new code of laws. Ed Larson discusses ho...
S8 Ep613: 9. Thomas Paine’s Crisis and the Fabian Strategy Guest: Ed Larson Summary: Ed Larson details Thomas Paine’s "American Crisis," which revitalized the patriot cause. He explains George Wash...
S8 Ep612: 8. Business Succession and AI Productivity Guest: Gene Marks Summary: Gene Marks provides tax advice for retiring "boomer" entrepreneurs, suggesting C-corporation conversions. He also int...
S8 Ep612: 7. Sector Analysis: Energy, Manufacturing, and Housing Guest: Gene Marks Summary: Gene Marks reports optimism in the petroleum equipment and polystyrene industries despite rising energy c...
S8 Ep612: 6. Italian Judicial Reforms and Tourism in Mantua Guest: Lorenzo Fiori Summary: Lorenzo Fiori discusses an Italian constitutional referendum regarding judicial independence. He also provi...
S8 Ep612: 5. Economic Trends in Lancaster County Guest: Jim McTague Summary: Jim McTague highlights Lancaster’s resilient economy amid rising gas prices. He observes residents seeking "instant grat...
S8 Ep612: 4. The UN’s Role in International Conflict Guest: Professor Richard Epstein Summary: Richard Epstein critiques UN Secretary-General Guterres for accusing Israel and the US of war crimes. ...
S8 Ep612: 3. Global Energy Threats and the Middle East War Guest: Professor Richard Epstein Summary: Professor Epstein warns of a global energy crisis triggered by the Iran war, criticizing Europe'...
S8 Ep612: 2. The Politics of Taxes and Newsom’s Future Guest: Jeff Bliss Summary: This segment explores California's potential billionaire tax and the resulting exodus of capital. Discussions inclu...
S8 Ep612: 1. California's Wildlife Bridge and Homeless Crisis Guest: Jeff Bliss Summary: Jeff Bliss examines a $100 million wildlife bridge that is significantly over budget. He also details the "h...
S8 Ep611: PREVIEW FOR LATER Bob Zimmerman discusses the mysterious dynamo driving the sun’s eleven-year sunspot cycle. New research suggests its location is 125,000 miles deep, though the mechani...
S8 Ep611: PREVIEW FOR LATER Henry Sokolski examines the potential US Marine deployment to Kharg Island. Drawing parallels to Vietnam, he questions the lack of a clear theory of victory or defined g...
S8 Ep611: PREVIEW FOR LATER Gene Marx analyzes why millennials choose renting over homeownership. Many prioritize travel over mortgages, though high interest rates play a role. Future demand remain...
S8 Ep611: PREVIEW FOR LATER John Bachelor and Lorenzo Fiori explore the medieval city of Mantova. They discuss the seasonal harvest of asparagus and artichokes, offering a simple recipe for fresh p...
S8 Ep610: PREVIEW FOR LATER Jeff Bliss discusses the Butterfly Bridge in California, a wildlife crossing over Highway 101 where original ten million dollar cost estimates for animal safety have now...
S8 Ep610: PREVIEW FOR LATER Jim McTague explores a flourishing French pastry business in Pennsylvania where customers seek affordable instant gratification through high-quality, rich treats priced...
S8 Ep609: SHOW SCHEDULE 3-19-2026 1939 OKLAHOMA OILFIELDS, ROUSTABOUT FAMILY HOUSING 1. Gregory Copley Headline: The Strait of Hormuz and Global Energy Panic Copley analyzes the strategic fallout...
S8 Ep608: 16. Conrad Black Headline: Canada’s Commitment to Arctic Defense Black praises Prime Minister Mark Carney for prioritizing Arctic defense and military modernization. He notes that whil...
S8 Ep608: 15. Sadanand Dhume Headline: India’s Strategic Neutrality in the BRICS Grouping Dhume analyzes India’s unique position, balancing relationships with the U.S. and Israel against energy nee...
S8 Ep608: 14. Anatol Lieven Headline: NATO Disunity and Eastern European Hardliners Lieven highlights internal friction within NATO regarding Donald Trump’s isolationist rhetoric. While hardliners ...
S8 Ep608: 13. Anatol Lieven Headline: Seeking a Settlement in the Eurasia Crisis High energy prices are pressuring European nations like Belgium and Hungary to consider resuming trade with Russia. ...
S8 Ep608: 12. Edward J. Larson Headline: The Intellectual Shift Toward Republican Sovereignty Larson explores how 1776 transformed colonists into independent actors seeking republican governance ov...
S8 Ep608: 11. Edward J. Larson Headline: Washington’s Desperate Defense of New York Following the victory in Boston, Washington moved to defend New York against an overwhelming British force. Despi...
S8 Ep608: 10. Edward J. Larson Headline: Henry Knox’s Heroic Artillery Mission Larson recounts the daring winter transport of heavy cannons from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston. This strategic feat allo...
S8 Ep608: 9. Edward J. Larson Headline: The Bombardment of Norfolk: A Revolutionary Turning Point In January 1776, the Royal Navy’s attack on Norfolk, Virginia, destroyed civilian homes and convinc...
S8 Ep608: 8. Evan Ellis Headline: Chile’s Security Reforms Under President Kast President Jose Antonio Kast has prioritized border security and tackling organized crime since his inauguration. His ...
S8 Ep608: 7. Evan Ellis Headline: Crime and Political Instability in Latin America Violent spillover from drug trafficking affects the Colombia-Ecuador border, leading to significant casualties and...
S8 Ep608: 6. Evan Ellis Headline: Venezuela’s Oil Interests and Democratic Hopes While the Trump administration views Venezuela as a success, the Chvista regime remains entrenched through hardline ...
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