The John Batchelor Show

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S8 Ep795: SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 4-24-2026 1740...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/04/25

SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 4-24-20261740 BATAVIAGuest: Jeff Bliss. John Batchelor and Bliss discuss potential fuel shortages impacting Las Vegas tourism and airport traffic. They address rising gasoline prices in California, which exceed five dollars due to heavy refinery regulations and reduced domestic production. The conversation also covers the environmental and economic impacts of importing fuel into the region. Guest: Jeff Bliss. Bliss analyzes the first gubernatorial debate, where leading

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S8 Ep795: STREAM OF THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/04/25

STREAM OF THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING JEFF BLISS AND MICHAEL VLAHOS, 4-24-20261748 SOUTH HOLLANDThe provided source explores a wide-ranging discussion between John Batchelor and Jeff Bliss, covering topics from planetary geology to the political and economic instability of the American West.Surfing the Solar SystemThe conversation begins with an astronomical discovery regarding waves on other planets. Researchers from Cornell and MIT modeled wave behavior on various celestial

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S8 Ep794: 16. Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Zimmerman...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/04/25

16. Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Zimmerman provides updates on the Curiosity rover's climb of Mount Sharp, noting unusual tile-like rock formations on Mars. He also explains the significance of the Artemis Accords, an alliance of sixty-three nations favoring private property and enterprise in space. This political alliance serves as a counter-strategy to Chinese and Russian lunar ambitions. 161730

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S8 Ep794: 15. Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Zimmerman reviews...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/04/25

15. Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Zimmerman reviews NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman's testimony regarding budget cuts and the cancellation of the Lunar Gateway project. He compares slow European government space programs with agile commercial startups. Additionally, he notes technical failures with Northrup Grumman's rocket boosters that have delayed military launches and impacted ULA's finances. 151700 SOUTH HOLLAND

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S8 Ep794: 14. Guest: Henry Sokolski. Sokolski...

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2026/04/25

14. Guest: Henry Sokolski. Sokolski discusses modernizing civil defense to address non-nuclear threats like drone strikes on critical infrastructure. Following European models, he suggests Americans should prepare for 72-hour utility failures by securing water, cash, and physical protection for power transformers. He notes the administration is only beginning to articulate these essential requirements. 141700 SOUTH HOLLAND

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S8 Ep794: 13. Guest: Henry Sokolski. Sokolski...

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2026/04/25

13. Guest: Henry Sokolski. Sokolski highlights the overlooked plutonium path to nuclear weapons in Iran, focusing on the Bushehr reactor's spent fuel rods. He explains that while uranium enrichment is publicly monitored, reprocessing these rods could yield hundreds of bombs. He argues that current inspections fail to provide a "timely warning" for such diversions. 131700 SOUTH HOLLAND

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The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/04/25

12. Guest: Andrew Graham Dixon. Dixon discusses Vermeer's primary patrons, Peter van Ruijven and Maria de Knuijt, identifying them as radical Remonstrants. He reveals a "smoking gun" discovery: their home was adjacent to a hidden Remonstrant church. Dixon argues Vermeer's paintings were deeply personal expressions of the fellowship and faith shared with these patrons. 121700 SOUTH HOLLAND

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S8 Ep794: 11. Guest: Andrew Graham Dixon. Dixon...

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2026/04/25

11. Guest: Andrew Graham Dixon. Dixon recounts Vermeer's marriage to Catharina Bolnes and his conversion to Catholicism to appease his mother-in-law, Maria Thins. He highlights the unique religious toleration in Dutch society, where diverse faiths worshiped in private. The narrative focuses on the domestic tensions Vermeer faced living in Thins'wealthy, strictly Catholic household. 111690

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S8 Ep794: 10. Guest: Andrew Graham-Dixon. Dixon...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/04/25

10. Guest: Andrew Graham-Dixon. Dixon investigates Vermeer's artistic origins, proposing Gerard ter Borch as his teacher based on archival documents. He notes that Vermeer was fatherless at twenty and likely viewed his master as a father figure. The discussion emphasizes that Vermeer's training occurred outside of Delft, contributing to his sophisticated and subtly lit style. 101665 SOUTH HOLLAND

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S8 Ep794: 9. Guest: Andrew Graham-Dixon. Art...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/04/25

9. Guest: Andrew Graham-Dixon. Art historian Dixon explores the background of Johannes Vermeer in 17th-century Delft. He details Vermeer's father's role as an innkeeper and the family's involvement with the Remonstrants, a liberal religious group. This group advocated for peace and tolerance during an era characterized by brutal and devastating religious wars. 91646

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S8 Ep794: 8. Guest: Richard Epstein. Epstein examines...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/04/25

8. Guest: Richard Epstein. Epstein examines the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, noting fuel emergencies in the Pacific. He advocates for opening alternative domestic energy supplies by bypassing regulatory hurdles. Epstein argues that military force may eventually be necessary to counter illegal Iranian blockades and protect national security interests against bad-faith negotiations. 81690 HOLLAND

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S8 Ep794: 7. Guest: Richard Epstein. Epstein...

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2026/04/25

7. Guest: Richard Epstein. Epstein critiques the California Supreme Court's disbarment of attorney John Eastman. He argues the decision is a politically motivated "hit job" that ignores First Amendment protections for legal advocacy. Epstein suggests such judicial interventions into political campaigns are dangerous and warns that the decision misshapes the entire American polity. 71600 HOLLAND

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S8 Ep794: 6. Guest: Lorenzo Fiori. Fiori addresses...

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2026/04/25

6. Guest: Lorenzo Fiori. Fiori addresses the suspicious poisoning of wolves in Italy's Abruzzo National Park, noting conflicts with local farmers. He recommends travelers visit the historic "star city" of Palmanova and nearby Roman sites to escape over-tourism in major cities. The segment concludes with a culinary tip for preparing a traditional potato dish. 61600 NETHERLANDS

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S8 Ep794: 5. Guest: Jim McTague. McTague reports on...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/04/25

5. Guest: Jim McTague. McTague reports on the economic climate in Lancaster County, observing light city foot traffic and high commercial rents. He discusses how rising gasoline prices affect small businesses and seniors on fixed incomes. The segment concludes with a look at the local fishing season and McTague's interactions with the Amishcommunity. 51600

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S8 Ep794: 4. Guest: Josh Blackman. Blackman discusses...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/04/25

4. Guest: Josh Blackman. Blackman discusses a 2026 OLC opinion suggesting the 1978 Presidential Records Act is unconstitutional. He draws parallels between Nixon's record disputes and the modern indictments of Donald Trumpregarding documents at Mar-a-Lago. The conversation explores whether these legal challenges are attempts to restore traditional presidential powers after post-Watergate erosion. 41589 HOLLAND NETHERLANDS

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S8 Ep794: 3. Guest: Josh Blackman. Blackman reviews...

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2026/04/25

3. Guest: Josh Blackman. Blackman reviews the history of the 1974 Presidential Recordings and Materials Preservation Act, which prevented Richard Nixon from destroying White House records. He argues that the Watergateinvestigation created a political "fever," leading to legal maneuvers that potentially compromised constitutional principles regarding executive branch authority over internal disputes and documents. 31573 NETHERLANDS

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S8 Ep794: 2. Guest: Jeff Bliss. Bliss analyzes the...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/04/25

2. Guest: Jeff Bliss. Bliss analyzes the first gubernatorial debate, where leading Democratic candidates gave Governor Newsom high grades for handling homelessness, while Republicans issued an "F". The discussion highlights the audience's negative reaction to these high marks and notes how the candidates focused heavily on criticizing Donald Trump throughout the evening. 21690 DELFT

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S8 Ep794: 1. Guest: Jeff Bliss. John Batchelor and...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/04/25

1. Guest: Jeff Bliss. John Batchelor and Bliss discuss potential fuel shortages impacting Las Vegas tourism and airport traffic. They address rising gasoline prices in California, which exceed five dollars due to heavy refinery regulations and reduced domestic production. The conversation also covers the environmental and economic impacts of importing fuel into the region. 117000 HOLLAND

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S8 Ep793: SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 4-23-26 1902...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/04/24

SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 4-23-261902 DELONGPRE GARDENHere are your formatted segments:1. Guest: Anatol Lieven. Lieven discusses the Middle East crisis, noting Russia benefits from rising oil prices while China fears global economic instability. Future concerns include potential US retaliation against Europe regarding Ukraine aid and Greenland, alongside upcoming tariff negotiations between President Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing. 12. Guest: Anatol Lieven. Lieven analyzes UK politics,

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S8 Ep792: STREAM OF THE MAKING OF THE SHOW, JIM...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/04/24

STREAM OF THE MAKING OF THE SHOW, FEATURING STREAM OF THE MAKING OF THE SHOW, JIM MCTAGUE, 4-23-20261905 DELONGPRE INTERIOR. Anthropic’s latest large language model, Mythos, represents a significant shift in AI capabilities and national security concerns. Unlike its predecessors, Mythos was withheld from public release because testers discovered it could identify vulnerabilities and "zero-day" security holes that had remained hidden from human search for years. This revelation has sparked intense

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