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S8 Ep971: SHOW SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-4-2026. 1671.

SHOW SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-4-2026. 1671. Evan Ellis discusses the crisis in Bolivia , where President Rodrigo Paz appointed a new defense minister to counter blockades by Evo Morales 's supporters and coca growers. These paramilitary-style tactics have isolated La Paz , causing severe shortages. Ellis analyzes the military's hesitation and the influence of illicit interests on the unrest. Evan Ellis examines upcoming elections in Peru and Colombia . In Peru , hard-left candidate Robert...

Jun 05, 2026•6 min•Season 8Ep. 971

S8 Ep971: STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JBS, FEATURING SIMON CONSTABLE AND JIM MCTAGUE, 6-4-2026.

STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JBS, FEATURING SIMON CONSTABLE AND JIM MCTAGUE, 6-4-2026. The provided text consists of a transcript from the John Batchelor Show , featuring discussions on geopolitics, economics, and local observations with correspondents in France and Pennsylvania. The first segment focuses on commodity prices and European politics , specifically detailing how the closure of the Strait of Hormuz impacts energy markets and global economic stability. In the second half, the conversat...

Jun 05, 2026•1 hr•Season 8Ep. 971

S8 Ep970: Rick Fisher discusses China's 100-year plan to dominate the solar system, specifically the Lunar South Pole's resources. He describes potential "de-confliction" issues as China uses crashing propulsion modules for landings. Fisher concludes that space is

Rick Fisher discusses China 's 100-year plan to dominate the solar system, specifically the Lunar South Pole 's resources. He describes potential "de-confliction" issues as China uses crashing propulsion modules for landings. Fisher concludes that space is becoming an active war-fighting domain involving orbital, electronic, and cyber warfare. 1940

Jun 05, 2026•6 min•Season 8Ep. 970

S8 Ep970: Rick Fisher warns of the rapid militarization of the Earth-Moon system. He highlights China's dual-use space program, run by the People's Liberation Army, and the U.S. Space Command's shift toward "offensive space control." Both powers are deploying lunar

Rick Fisher warns of the rapid militarization of the Earth-Moon system. He highlights China 's dual-use space program, run by the People's Liberation Army , and the U.S. Space Command 's shift toward "offensive space control." Both powers are deploying lunar vehicles to establish and protect territory in cis-lunar space.

Jun 05, 2026•13 min•Season 8Ep. 970

S8 Ep970: Simon Constable discusses the political instability in Britain, where Andy Burnham seeks to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The segment also covers the tragic death of Henry Novak, which has ignited debates over migration and policing, with Nigel F

Simon Constable discusses the political instability in Britain , where Andy Burnham seeks to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer . The segment also covers the tragic death of Henry Novak , which has ignited debates over migration and policing, with Nigel Farage utilizing the crisis to bolster his Reform Party 's influence.

Jun 05, 2026•6 min•Season 8Ep. 970

S8 Ep970: Simon Constable reports from France on volatile commodity markets. While copper prices suggest economic growth, the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz threatens to spike oil prices and trigger global economic downgrades. Constable also provides upd

Simon Constable reports from France on volatile commodity markets. While copper prices suggest economic growth, the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz threatens to spike oil prices and trigger global economic downgrades. Constable also provides updates on regional weather and the health of his puppy, Lyra . 1680

Jun 05, 2026•12 min•Season 8Ep. 970

S8 Ep970: Professor Andrew Bayliss analyzes the Persian Wars, noting that while Thermopylae created the Spartan legend, the naval victory at Salamis was strategically decisive. Following the war, Sparta retreated into isolationism due to internal scandals, allowing

Professor Andrew Bayliss analyzes the Persian Wars , noting that while Thermopylae created the Spartan legend, the naval victory at Salamis was strategically decisive. Following the war, Sparta retreated into isolationism due to internal scandals, allowing Athens to transform its defensive alliance into a powerful, tribute-collecting maritime empire. MINOAN

Jun 05, 2026•8 min•Season 8Ep. 970

S8 Ep970: Professor Andrew Bayliss describes the "brutal barracks life" of Spartan education, beginning at age seven. Boys endured physical hardship and were encouraged to steal food to prepare for combat. Women also underwent athletic training to produce strong wa

Professor Andrew Bayliss describes the "brutal barracks life" of Spartan education, beginning at age seven. Boys endured physical hardship and were encouraged to steal food to prepare for combat. Women also underwent athletic training to produce strong warriors. This rigorous system created a highly disciplined citizen elite. 457 AMBROSIAN ILIAD

Jun 05, 2026•12 min•Season 8Ep. 970

S8 Ep970: Professor Andrew Bayliss introduces the primary sources for Spartan history: Herodotus, who recorded epic narratives; Thucydides, who focused on clinical analysis and the "Thucydides Trap"; and Xenophon, a student of Socrates who continued Thucydides' unf

Professor Andrew Bayliss introduces the primary sources for Spartan history: Herodotus , who recorded epic narratives; Thucydides , who focused on clinical analysis and the " Thucydides Trap"; and Xenophon , a student of Socrates who continued Thucydides ' unfinished history. Each historian provided a distinct perspective on Sparta 's rise and fall. 1835...

Jun 05, 2026•8 min•Season 8Ep. 970

S8 Ep970: Professor Andrew Bayliss discusses the origins and geography of Sparta, a fertile but mountain-locked valley. He explains the unique dual kingship and the Spartan "plantation cult" society, which relied on the brutal enslavement of the Helots. Bayliss als

Professor Andrew Bayliss discusses the origins and geography of Sparta , a fertile but mountain-locked valley. He explains the unique dual kingship and the Spartan "plantation cult" society, which relied on the brutal enslavement of the Helots . Bayliss also notes early military overconfidence, exemplified by their defeat at Tegea . 1949

Jun 05, 2026•10 min•Season 8Ep. 970

S8 Ep970: Veronique de Rugy critiques the feasibility of single-payer healthcare in America. Citing Vermont's failed experiment, she highlights the astronomical tax increases required to fund such systems. De Rugy argues that government-run healthcare leads to rati

Veronique de Rugy critiques the feasibility of single-payer healthcare in America . Citing Vermont 's failed experiment, she highlights the astronomical tax increases required to fund such systems. De Rugy argues that government-run healthcare leads to rationing and stifles the medical innovation currently driven by the American private market. 1949

Jun 05, 2026•9 min•Season 8Ep. 970

S8 Ep970: Mary Anastasia O'Grady explores the ideological battle in the Andean region. She describes Evo Morales's efforts to paralyze Bolivia through road blockades. O'Grady also analyzes the electoral shifts in Peru and Colombia, where voters increasingly favor r

Mary Anastasia O'Grady explores the ideological battle in the Andean region. She describes Evo Morales 's efforts to paralyze Bolivia through road blockades. O'Grady also analyzes the electoral shifts in Peru and Colombia , where voters increasingly favor right-wing candidates who promise security and economic stability over hard-left institutional change.

Jun 05, 2026•11 min•Season 8Ep. 970

S8 Ep970: Anatol Lieven discusses the civil unrest following the murder of Henry Novak in England. He critiques the police response and explains how Nigel Farage is exploiting the tragedy to fuel nationalist sentiment. Additionally, Lieven assesses the political de

Anatol Lieven discusses the civil unrest following the murder of Henry Novak in England . He critiques the police response and explains how Nigel Farage is exploiting the tragedy to fuel nationalist sentiment. Additionally, Lieven assesses the political decline of Keir Starmer and the potential rise of Andy Burnham . 1943 STORK CLUB

Jun 05, 2026•7 min•Season 8Ep. 970

S8 Ep970: Anatol Lieven analyzes Ukrainian drone strikes on St. Petersburg, which damaged energy infrastructure and embarrassed the Kremlin during an economic forum. Lieven observes that the war has evolved into a "battle of drones," undermining Russia's impAnatol

Anatol Lieven analyzes Ukrainian drone strikes on St. Petersburg , which damaged energy infrastructure and embarrassed the Kremlin during an economic forum. Lieven observes that the war has evolved into a "battle of drones," undermining Russia 's imperial image and increasing internal pressure on Putin as his original strategic goals remain unfulfilled.

Jun 05, 2026•11 min•Season 8Ep. 970

S8 Ep970: Evan Ellis discusses Argentine President Javier Milei's push for unregulated AI development to attract tech investment, highlighted by Peter Thiel's move to Buenos Aires. The segment also covers social unrest in Mexico as it prepares to host the World Cup

E van Ellis discusses Argentine President Javier Milei 's push for unregulated AI development to attract tech investment, highlighted by Peter Thiel 's move to Buenos Aires . The segment also covers social unrest in Mexico as it prepares to host the World Cup , emphasizing the high costs and potential for disruption.

Jun 05, 2026•6 min•Season 8Ep. 970

S8 Ep970: Evan Ellis details regional tensions: former Mexican President AMLO accuses Washington of interference regarding corruption probes into his party. In Cuba, the U.S. employs "carrots and sticks" to pressure the regime. Meanwhile, Brazil's election intensif

Evan Ellis details regional tensions: former Mexican President AMLO accuses Washington of interference regarding corruption probes into his party. In Cuba , the U.S. employs "carrots and sticks" to pressure the regime. Meanwhile, Brazil 's election intensifies as the Trump administration backs Flavio Bolsonaro while imposing trade tariffs on Lula 's government. 1863...

Jun 05, 2026•14 min•Season 8Ep. 970

S8 Ep970: Evan Ellis examines upcoming elections in Peru and Colombia. In Peru, hard-left candidate Roberto Sanchez challenges Keiko Fujimori, raising concerns about radical constitutional changes. In Colombia, security-focused newcomer Abelardo de la Espriella lea

Evan Ellis examines upcoming elections in Peru and Colombia . In Peru , hard-left candidate Roberto Sanchez challenges Keiko Fujimori , raising concerns about radical constitutional changes. In Colombia , security-focused newcomer Abelardo de la Espriella leads against leftist Iván Cepeda , reflecting public frustration with the government's failure to manage internal security. 1863...

Jun 05, 2026•7 min•Season 8Ep. 970

S8 Ep970: Evan Ellis discusses the crisis in Bolivia, where President Rodrigo Paz appointed a new defense minister to counter blockades by Evo Morales's supporters and coca growers. These paramilitary-style tactics have isolated La Paz, causing severe shortages. El

Evan Ellis discusses the crisis in Bolivia , where President Rodrigo Paz appointed a new defense minister to counter blockades by Evo Morales 's supporters and coca growers. These paramilitary-style tactics have isolated La Paz , causing severe shortages. Ellis analyzes the military's hesitation and the influence of illicit interests on the unrest. 1863

Jun 05, 2026•10 min•Season 8Ep. 970

S8 Ep969: PREVIEW: John Bachelor and guest Andrew Bayliss discuss the history of Sparta. They explore the perspectives of Herodotus, the "father of history," regarding the massive military confrontation between the Greeks and the PersiansV

PREVIEW : John Bachelor and guest Andrew Bayliss discuss the history of Sparta. They explore the perspectives of Herodotus, the "father of history," regarding the massive military confrontation between the Greeks and the Persians

Jun 04, 2026•2 min•Season 8Ep. 969

S8 Ep969: REVIEW: Guest Veronique de Rugy critiques the single-payer healthcare model. She argues that European systems "free-ride" on American pharmaceutical and technological innovations, which are driven by the U.S. system's profit motives.

REVIEW: Guest Veronique de Rugy critiques the single-payer healthcare model. She argues that European systems "free-ride" on American pharmaceutical and technological innovations, which are driven by the U.S. system's profit motives.

Jun 04, 2026•3 min•Season 8Ep. 969

S8 Ep968: SCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-3-2026. 1907 TOJO

SCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-3-2026. 1907 TOJO (1) Scott Harold discusses the unprecedented question from Japan 's Defense Minister at the Shangri-La Dialogue regarding America 's Indo-Pacific commitment. He notes the omission of Taiwan in Secretary Hegseth 's speech compared to last year. Japan remains a hawkish front-line ally, despite regional concerns over shifting US national defense priorities. (2) Rebecca Grant describes the proposed Trump class battleship, a nuclear-powered "missi...

Jun 04, 2026•7 min•Season 8Ep. 968

S8 Ep967: STREAMING THE MAKING OF JBS, FEATURING CHANG, GRANT, HAROLD, YATES, 6-3-2026 1865 BRAZIL IRONCLAD

STREAMING THE MAKING OF JBS, FEATURING CHANG, GRANT, HAROLD, YATES, 6-3-2026. 1865 BRAZIL IRONCLAD. This text consists of a transcript from the John Batchelor Show , featuring discussions on naval innovation and geopolitical tensions in Taiwan . The first segment examines a proposal for a new "Trump class" battleship , described as a nuclear-powered missile platform designed for modern standoff warfare rather than traditional close-quarters combat. Experts emphasize that this vessel, the USS Def...

Jun 04, 2026•49 min•Season 8Ep. 967

S8 Ep966: (16) Ryan Streeter discusses human flourishing, defining it as the fulfillment of potential through purpose and upward mobility. He argues that dynamic societies improve job satisfaction for hourly workers by providing more options. Conversely, stagnation

(16) Ryan Streeter discusses human flourishing, defining it as the fulfillment of potential through purpose and upward mobility. He argues that dynamic societies improve job satisfaction for hourly workers by providing more options. Conversely, stagnation in Europe results from heavy regulation and a declining cultural valuation of entrepreneurs.

Jun 04, 2026•8 min•Season 8Ep. 966

S8 Ep966: (15) Ryan Streeter honors economist Ed Phelps, who defined dynamism as a culture of grassroots tinkering and indigenous innovation. He explains that growth is driven by experimental mindsets rather than just scientific labs. Streeter notes that dynamic cu

(15) Ryan Streeter honors economist Ed Phelps , who defined dynamism as a culture of grassroots tinkering and indigenous innovation. He explains that growth is driven by experimental mindsets rather than just scientific labs. Streeter notes that dynamic cultures, like Austin or California , naturally attract global risk-takers.

Jun 04, 2026•12 min•Season 8Ep. 966

S8 Ep966: (14) Jack Burnham explains that Volvo, though manufacturing in the US, is owned by Geely and must comply with Chinese data-sharing laws. He also warns of China's dominance in the biotechnology supply chain. Through state subsidies and "dumping," China thr

(14) Jack Burnham explains that Volvo , though manufacturing in the US , is owned by Geely and must comply with Chinese data-sharing laws. He also warns of China 's dominance in the biotechnology supply chain. Through state subsidies and "dumping," China threatens the security of US pharmaceutical and generic drug stockpiles.

Jun 04, 2026•8 min•Season 8Ep. 966

S8 Ep966: (13) Jack Burnham discusses how Nvidia chips reach the Chinese military through loopholes in export controls and subsidiaries. He notes bureaucratic confusion over the "AI diffusion rule" allowed Chinese firms to stockpile high-end hardware. Burnham recom

(13) Jack Burnham discusses how Nvidia chips reach the Chinese military through loopholes in export controls and subsidiaries. He notes bureaucratic confusion over the "AI diffusion rule" allowed Chinese firms to stockpile high-end hardware. Burnham recommends stricter Commerce Department guidance to prevent further military modernization.

Jun 04, 2026•10 min•Season 8Ep. 966
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