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 Pacific Watch features host John Batchelor and correspondent Jeff Bliss discussing the political and social landscape of California , specifically focusing on the Los Angeles mayoral race. The dialogue highlights the emergence of outsider candidate Spencer Pratt , a former reality star challenging incumbent Karen Bass by focusing on the city's homelessness crisis and public safety. The discussion extends to the California gubernatorial race , noting the rise of Republican Steve Hilton and his potential struggle against a Democrat-dominated legislature. Shifting from politics to regional development, the speakers praise the construction of a new baseball stadium in Las Vegas while reflecting on the nostalgic history of Disneyland and its 1955 opening. The program concludes with a metaphorical historical analysis, comparing modern political imagery and monumental architecture to the traditions and societal shifts of the Roman Empire .

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S8 Ep849: STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FESTURING JEFF BLISS AND MICHAEL VLAHOS, 5-8-36. 1900 MEXICO. is an episode from The John Batchelor Show by Audioboom.

This episode is 60:34 long.

This episode was published on May 9, 2026.

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