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S8 Ep850: SCHEDULE OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 5-8-2026. 1900 VERA CRUZ.

SCHEDULE OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 5-8-2026. 1900 VERA CRUZ. 1/16: Jeff Bliss discusses the Los Angeles mayor's race, highlighting actor S...

6:15May 9, 2026

S8 Ep849: STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FESTURING JEFF BLISS AND MICHAEL VLAHOS, 5-8-36. 1900 MEXICO.

STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FESTURING JEFF BLISS AND MICHAEL VLAHOS, 5-8-36. 1900 MEXICO. This broadcast segment from P...

60:34May 9, 2026

S8 Ep848: 16/16: Gene Marks explains how small businesses are developing custom AI applications to improve productivity. He highlights tools like Claude for automating sales quotes and executive summaries. However, researchers warn that AI's tendency toward syco

16/16: Gene Marks explains how small businesses are developing custom AI applications to improve productivity. He highlights tools like Clau...

6:13May 9, 2026

S8 Ep848: 15/16: Gene Marks observes steady business for construction and safety industries across the US. He notes that raw material costs have surged significantly. Despite inflation, consumer spending remains vigorous, with major retailers like Amazon reporting

15/16: Gene Marks observes steady business for construction and safety industries across the US . He notes that raw material costs have surg...

13:26May 9, 2026

S8 Ep848: 14/16: Tal Fortgang highlights an ecumenical coalition opposing discrimination against religious groups. He cites the Notre Dame Education Law Project as a leader in identifying and rooting out residual legal biases. The segment details specific hostiliti

14/16: Tal Fortgang highlights an ecumenical coalition opposing discrimination against religious groups. He cites the Notre Dame Education L...

4:49May 9, 2026

S8 Ep848: 13/16: Tal Fortgang discusses St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy, a case involving state subsidies for religious schools. Colorado is accused of using secular conditions to exclude religious institutions from preschool programs. The case questions whether st

13/16: Tal Fortgang discusses St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy , a case involving state subsidies for religious schools. Colorado is accused...

13:00May 9, 2026

S8 Ep848: 12/16: Evan Ellis examines neck-and-neck presidential races in Peru and Colombia. In Peru, the contest between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sanchez carries implications for relations with China. Colombia faces a similar choice between right-wing candidates

12/16: Evan Ellis examines neck-and-neck presidential races in Peru and Colombia . In Peru , the contest between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto...

6:16May 9, 2026

S8 Ep848: 11/16: Evan Ellis reports on Venezuela's repressive regime, which continues to hold political prisoners despite an economic reopening. He discusses the US fuel blockade on Cuba and its humanitarian impact. Potential resolutions include naming a date for V

11/16: Evan Ellis reports on Venezuela's repressive regime, which continues to hold political prisoners despite an economic reopening. He di...

13:23May 9, 2026

S8 Ep848: 10/16: Evan Ellis analyzes Argentina's recovery, highlighting a 5% increase in industrial output. President Javier Milei's fiscal policies have stabilized the currency, though global factors keep inflation high. Despite economic progress, Milei's inner ci

10/16: Evan Ellis analyzes Argentina's recovery, highlighting a 5% increase in industrial output. President Javier Milei's fiscal policies h...

4:33May 9, 2026

S8 Ep848: 9/16: Evan Ellis discusses the unprecedented US indictment of sitting Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya for ties to the Sinaloa cartel. The indictment reveals deep corruption within the Mexican political system. Ellis explains how cartels utilize global n

9/16: Evan Ellis discusses the unprecedented US indictment of sitting Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya for ties to the Sinaloa cartel. The...

13:16May 9, 2026

S8 Ep848: 8/16: Bob Zimmerman critiques the failure of UK spaceports due to excessive bureaucracy. He provides updates on NASA's Curiosity rover, which recently freed a stuck rock from its drill on Mars. Furthermore, the Juno mission continues its observations of J

8/16: Bob Zimmerman critiques the failure of UK spaceports due to excessive bureaucracy. He provides updates on NASA's Curiosity rover, whic...

5:22May 9, 2026

S8 Ep848: 7/16: Bob Zimmerman examines the burgeoning private space industry in India and the US. He discusses the shortage of solid rocket boosters and competition between Lockheed Martin and Northrup Grumman. Additionally, Zimmerman describes a complex "dance" in

7/16: Bob Zimmerman examines the burgeoning private space industry in India and the US . He discusses the shortage of solid rocket boosters...

14:17May 9, 2026

S8 Ep848: 6/16: Lorenzo Fiori discusses Secretary of State Marco Rubio's meeting with the Pope to mend relations. He also addresses controversy at the Venice Biennale, arguing art should serve as a bridge between nations during conflict. The segment concludes with

6/16: Lorenzo Fiori discusses Secretary of State Marco Rubio's meeting with the Pope to mend relations. He also addresses controversy at the...

8:56May 9, 2026

S8 Ep848: 5/16: Jim McTague reports on Lancaster County's economy, noting a significant drop in restaurant foot traffic due to rising gasoline prices. While younger crowds have slowed spending, senior citizens remain active. The segment also covers the local job fa

5/16: Jim McTague reports on Lancaster County's economy, noting a significant drop in restaurant foot traffic due to rising gasoline prices....

8:53May 9, 2026

S8 Ep848: 4/16: Richard Epstein evaluates the Middle East crisis, advocating for unconditional surrender against bad actors like Iran. He criticizes current US foreign policy for ambiguity. Epstein emphasizes that long-term stability requires regime change and over

4/16: Richard Epstein evaluates the Middle East crisis, advocating for unconditional surrender against bad actors like Iran . He criticizes...

4:11May 9, 2026

S8 Ep848: 3/16: Richard Epstein explores legal challenges regarding redistricting following Louisiana v. Kales. He details the evolution of the Voting Rights Act from addressing racial exclusion to modern debates over partisan gerrymandering. Epstein argues that wh

3/16: Richard Epstein explores legal challenges regarding redistricting following Louisiana v. Kales . He details the evolution of the Votin...

15:28May 8, 2026

S8 Ep848: 2/16: Jeff Bliss analyzes the California governor's race, focusing on Republican outsider Steve Hilton. Hilton positions himself as a reformer against Democrats like Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer. The segment also touches on the construction of a new Las

2/16: Jeff Bliss analyzes the California governor's race, focusing on Republican outsider Steve Hilton . Hilton positions himself as a refor...

7:32May 8, 2026

S8 Ep848: 1/16: Jeff Bliss discusses the Los Angeles mayor's race, highlighting actor Spencer Pratt's surprising success in a recent debate. Pratt earned 83% viewer support by using AI-generated campaign videos to critique incumbents Karen Bass and Nithia Ramen. Cr

1/16: Jeff Bliss discusses the Los Angeles mayor's race, highlighting actor Spencer Pratt's surprising success in a recent debate. Pratt ear...

10:17May 8, 2026

S8 Ep847: PREVIEW for Later Today: High Gas Prices Slow Pennsylvania's Local Economy. Guest: Jim McTague. In Lancaster County, soaring gasoline prices near $5.00 have caused a dramatic drop in foot traffic. McTague observes that this economic slowdown is currently

PREVIEW for Later Today: High Gas Prices Slow Pennsylvania's Local Economy. Guest: Jim McTague . In Lancaster County , soaring gasoline pric...

1:10May 8, 2026

S8 Ep846: PREVIEW for Later Today: Red Tape Grounds United Kingdom's Space Ambitions. Guest: Bob Zimmerman. The UK has failed to launch from its spaceports for a decade due to excessive bureaucracy. Zimmerman explains how regulatory delays effectively killed the Su

PREVIEW for Later Today: Red Tape Grounds United Kingdom's Space Ambitions. Guest: Bob Zimmerman . The UK has failed to launch from its spac...

1:34May 8, 2026

S8 Ep845: PREVIEW for Later Today: Religious Schools and State Identity Conflicts. Guest: Tal Fortgang. Despite Supreme Court rulings, states like Colorado resist funding religious education. Fortgang argues that a progressive political class views religious instit

PREVIEW for Later Today: Religious Schools and State Identity Conflicts. Guest: Tal Fortgang . Despite Supreme Court rulings, states like Co...

2:11May 8, 2026

S8 Ep845: PREVIEW for Later Today: Corporate Leaders Report Robust Consumer Spending. Guest: Gene Marks. CEOs from major companies like Amazon report a 15% retail increase, signaling strong consumer confidence. Marks notes that while surveys vary, actual spending d

PREVIEW for Later Today: Corporate Leaders Report Robust Consumer Spending. Guest: Gene Marks . CEOs from major companies like Amazon report...

1:53May 8, 2026

S8 Ep845: PREVIEW for Later Today: The Strategy of Electoral Delays. Guest: Evan Ellis. Negotiations regarding election dates involve complex demands for voter role purges and machine replacements. Ellis examines how slow-walking these reforms serves specific polit

PREVIEW for Later Today: The Strategy of Electoral Delays. Guest: Evan Ellis . Negotiations regarding election dates involve complex demands...

1:15May 8, 2026

S8 Ep845: PREVIEW for Later Today: Spencer Pratt Shocks in Los Angeles Mayoral Debate. Guest: Jeff Bliss. Actor Spencer Pratt achieved a surprise 83% win in a post-debate poll against established politicians like Karen Bass. Bliss highlights Pratt's authentic perfo

PREVIEW for Later Today: Spencer Pratt Shocks in Los Angeles Mayoral Debate. Guest: Jeff Bliss . Actor Spencer Pratt achieved a surprise 83%...

1:47May 8, 2026

S8 Ep844: SCHEDULE OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 5-7-2026. 1945 BERLIN

SCHEDULE OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 5-7-2026. 1945 BERLIN. Ian Buruma discusses his book Stay Alive , focusing on his father Leo's 1943 dec...

10:43May 8, 2026

S8 Ep844: STREAMING MAKING OF JBS, FEATURING JIM MCTAGUE AND ANATOL LIEVEN, 5-7-2026. 1948? BERLIN

STREAMING MAKING OF JBS, FEATURING JIM MCTAGUE AND ANATOL LIEVEN, 5-7-2026. 1948? BERLIN This transcript features a wide-ranging conversatio...

43:49May 8, 2026

S8 Ep843: Ken Croswell details the discovery of the "Hercules stream," stars resonating with the galaxy's central bar. He notes that as the bar's rotation slows, there is a 20% chance Earth's solar system will join this "exclusive club" of Trojan stars in two bil

Ken Croswell details the discovery of the " Hercules stream," stars resonating with the galaxy's central bar. He notes that as the bar's rot...

9:17May 8, 2026

S8 Ep843: Ken Croswell describes the Milky Way's structure as a barred spiral galaxy. He explains that the central bar exerts massive gravitational force. This gravity has trapped billions of "Trojan stars" into two vast whirlpools, similar to how Jupiter's gravity

Ken Croswell describes the Milky Way's structure as a barred spiral galaxy. He explains that the central bar exerts massive gravitational fo...

10:22May 8, 2026

S8 Ep843: Jim McTague examines the AI boom, noting the high valuation of DeepSeek and its use of black-market chips. He discusses a lawsuit against Character AI for unlicensed medical advice and the economic impact of data centers, which provide local tax revenue b

Jim McTague examines the AI boom, noting the high valuation of DeepSeek and its use of black-market chips. He discusses a lawsuit against Ch...

9:23May 8, 2026

S8 Ep843: Veronique de Rugy critiques government-matched savings plans like the "Trump IRA." She argues these technocratic fixes add to the national debt without addressing core tax code flaws. She highlights how high penalties for early withdrawals and payroll tax

Veronique de Rugy critiques government-matched savings plans like the " Trump IRA." She argues these technocratic fixes add to the national...

8:26May 8, 2026

S8 Ep843: Rick Fisher explores the militarization of the Moon, citing Chinese interest in lunar radar and "moon hoppers" for resource discovery. He describes a technological competition with the U.S. involving nuclear power plants, lasers, and satellite constellati

Rick Fisher explores the militarization of the Moon , citing Chinese interest in lunar radar and "moon hoppers" for resource discovery. He d...

8:08May 8, 2026

S8 Ep843: Rick Fisher reveals China's plans to double the size of the Tiangong space station by 2030. He warns of its military dual-use potential, suggesting the station and Shuntan telescope could serve as orbital "battle stations" for surveillance or strikes, pro

Rick Fisher reveals China's plans to double the size of the Tiangong space station by 2030. He warns of its military dual-use potential, sug...

11:31May 8, 2026

S8 Ep843: Anatol Lieven analyzes reports of Vladimir Putin operating from bunkers to avoid precision strikes. He discusses Ukraine's emergence as a "drone war startup" and the resulting economic strain. Lieven notes that while the frontline remains frozen, Russian

Anatol Lieven analyzes reports of Vladimir Putin operating from bunkers to avoid precision strikes. He discusses Ukraine's emergence as a "d...

8:20May 8, 2026

S8 Ep843: Anatol Lieven analyzes China's diplomatic strategy, noting Beijing's desire for a Trump-Xi summit despite Middle Eastern conflicts. China aims to manage trade tariffs and stabilize Taiwan relations, believing that U.S. involvement in external wars may ult

Anatol Lieven analyzes China's diplomatic strategy, noting Beijing's desire for a Trump - Xi summit despite Middle Eastern conflicts. China...

9:30May 8, 2026

S8 Ep843: Ian Buruma details the Soviet occupation of Berlin, characterized by mass looting and rape. He tracks the fates of his book's protagonists: his father Leo narrowly escaped execution by a Russian soldier, while resistance leader Borchardt was tragically ki

Ian Buruma details the Soviet occupation of Berlin , characterized by mass looting and rape. He tracks the fates of his book's protagonists:...

7:49May 8, 2026

S8 Ep843: Ian Buruma recounts the final months of the war, dominated by Goebbels' "death cult" propaganda and the film Colberg. He describes the trial of resistor von Moltke, who stood up to the sadistic judge Roland Freisler, and the eventual bombing of the court

Ian Buruma recounts the final months of the war, dominated by Goebbels' "death cult" propaganda and the film Colberg . He describes the tria...

11:50May 8, 2026

S8 Ep843: Ian Buruma discusses the moral dilemmas of survival, focusing on Stella Kübler, who betrayed other Jews to save her parents from Auschwitz. He asserts that information about the Holocaust was widely available via the BBC and soldiers' letters, meaning tha

Ian Buruma discusses the moral dilemmas of survival, focusing on Stella Kübler , who betrayed other Jews to save her parents from Auschwitz...

5:42May 8, 2026

S8 Ep843: Ian Buruma examines the failure of strategic bombing to break civilian morale, which instead fostered solidarity. He recounts his father's letters from a Berlin labor barracks, describing the harsh conditions of malnutrition and vermin. He also highlights

Ian Buruma examines the failure of strategic bombing to break civilian morale, which instead fostered solidarity. He recounts his father's l...

12:07May 8, 2026

S8 Ep843: Ian Buruma details the "U-boats," young Jews living clandestine lives in Berlin without legal papers. He describes the city's descent into lawlessness following the defeat at Stalingrad. Survival became transactional, relying on the goodwill or opportunis

Ian Buruma details the "U-boats," young Jews living clandestine lives in Berlin without legal papers. He describes the city's descent into l...

7:21May 8, 2026

S8 Ep843: Ian Buruma defines the wartime greeting "Stay Alive" and profiles resistors like von Moltke. He discusses jazz guitarist Coco Schumann, who survived Auschwitz by playing in a band while others were executed. The segment also covers the Wannsee Conference,

Ian Buruma defines the wartime greeting "Stay Alive" and profiles resistors like von Moltke . He discusses jazz guitarist Coco Schumann , wh...

12:18May 8, 2026

S8 Ep843: Ian Buruma describes Joseph Goebbels as a master propagandist who used entertainment to distract Berliners from wartime horrors. He explains "unpolitical" as a psychological justification for ignoring Nazi atrocities. The segment also details the complex

Ian Buruma describes Joseph Goebbels as a master propagandist who used entertainment to distract Berliners from wartime horrors. He explains...

7:41May 8, 2026

S8 Ep843: Ian Buruma discusses his book Stay Alive, focusing on his father Leo's 1943 decision to enter mandatory labor in a Berlin factory to protect his parents from Nazi retaliation. The narrative explores Berlin's transition from a striving capital into a city

Ian Buruma discusses his book Stay Alive , focusing on his father Leo's 1943 decision to enter mandatory labor in a Berlin factory to protec...

10:08May 8, 2026

S8 Ep842: PREVIEW for Later Today: Ian Buruma explores the rare acts of resistance in Nazi Berlin. He details how Allied bombings and the Stalingrad defeat shifted propaganda from triumphalism to a grim rhetoric of national sacrifice and necessary perseverance.

PREVIEW for Later Today: Ian Buruma explores the rare acts of resistance in Nazi Berlin . He details how Allied bombings and the Stalingrad...

2:31May 7, 2026

S8 Ep842: PREVIEW for Later Today: Ian Buruma details the harrowing survival of Jews in wartime Berlin. He recounts a tragic moral dilemma involving a Jewish woman who became a Gestapo informer to save her parents from almost certain death.

PREVIEW for Later Today: Ian Buruma details the harrowing survival of Jews in wartime Berlin . He recounts a tragic moral dilemma involving...

2:14May 7, 2026

S8 Ep841: PREVIEW for Later Today: Dr. Ken Croswell discusses the discovery of Trojan stars within the Milky Way. These stars parallel Jupiter's Trojan asteroids, maintained in equilibrium by gravity and centrifugal forces over immense distances across the barred g

PREVIEW for Later Today: Dr. Ken Croswell discusses the discovery of Trojan stars within the Milky Way . These stars parallel Jupiter's Troj...

4:30May 7, 2026

S8 Ep841: PREVIEW for Later Today: Rick Fisher examines China's moon hopper project, a dual-use device for the Chang'e-7 mission. While ostensibly searching for water ice, the unmanned vehicle represents a potential shift toward surveillance and artillery capabilit

PREVIEW for Later Today: Rick Fisher examines China's moon hopper project, a dual-use device for the Chang'e-7 mission. While ostensibly sea...

2:30May 7, 2026

S8 Ep841: PREVIEW for Later Today: Anatol Lieven explores Chinese perspectives on a potential Trump visit and regional conflicts. China anticipates that economic strain from the Iran war may ultimately weaken American alliances in Asia, facilitating future Chinese

PREVIEW for Later Today: Anatol Lieven explores Chinese perspectives on a potential Trump visit and regional conflicts. China anticipates th...

1:18May 7, 2026

S8 Ep841: PREVIEW for Later Today: Jim McTague discusses the trend of converting golf courses into AI data centers. Because these sites often provide necessary water and electricity, they have become highly valuable targets in a competitive nationwide land rush.

PREVIEW for Later Today: Jim McTague discusses the trend of converting golf courses into AI data centers. Because these sites often provide...

0:39May 7, 2026

S8 Ep840: SCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 5-6-2026. 1903 PERSIAN EMPIRE

SCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 5-6-2026. 1903 PERSIAN EMPIRE 1/16: Mary Kissel discusses Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as a tac...

5:01May 7, 2026

S8 Ep839: STREAMING MAKING JBS, FEATURING REBECCA GRANT, CHARLES BURTON, SCOTT HAROLD, GORDON CHANG, 5-6-26.

STREAMING MAKING JBS, FEATURING REBECCA GRANT, CHARLES BURTON, SCOTT HAROLD, GORDON CHANG, 5-6-26. 1720 MAP This transcript captures a discu...

39:41May 7, 2026