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  • S8 Ep730: REAMING MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING JEFF BLISS, 4-10-2026

    S8 Ep730: REAMING MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING JEFF BLISS, 4-10-2026
    Apr 11 2026

    STREAMING MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING JEFF BLISS, 4-10-2026
    1970 HILTON LV
    While the sources do not specifically cite a current price of exactly $8 per gallon, they describe a global energy landscape where prices are rapidly approaching or exceeding that mark. In Tokyo, for instance, gasoline prices were approaching $9 a gallon before government subsidies brought the cost down to $4.50. In Europe, costs are also extreme, with prices exceeding 2.20 euro per liter in Berlin and France.

    In the United States, the following factors are contributing to high costs, particularly in the West:

    • Regional Highs: Southern California is currently seeing gas prices in the high sixes.
    • Taxation: A significant portion of the cost in California is driven by taxes, which now total nearly $2 for every gallon.
    • Refinery Capacity: The closure of numerous refineries has created a refined fuel bottleneck. This lack of capacity is now causing prices to "creep up into California territory" in neighboring states like Arizona and Nevada, which traditionally relied on California's surplus.
    • Seasonal Demand: As the Eastern U.S. enters "driving season," there is no expectation that prices will drop toward previous levels, especially since California remains in a perpetual driving season.

    John Batchelor emphasizes that these rising costs for gasoline and electricity are not merely economic issues but geopolitical drivers that will influence political stability and voter behavior worldwide in the coming months.
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  • S8 Ep729: SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FRIDAY 4-10-2026. 1960 SANDS HOTEL

    S8 Ep729: SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FRIDAY 4-10-2026. 1960 SANDS HOTEL
    Apr 11 2026
    SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FRIDAY 4-10-2026.1960 SANDS HOTEL1. Jeff Bliss: Jeff Bliss discusses the construction of a new In-N-Out store in Las Vegas. He reviews high theme park prices, marketing job cuts at Disney, financial concerns regarding the 2028 Olympics, and organized crime involvement in homelessness. (1)2. Jeff Bliss: Jeff Bliss reports on California’s First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, focusing on her controversial documentaries and personal stories regarding incarceration. Additionally, the segment addresses allegations against Congressman Eric Swalwell as he considers a run for the California governorship in Sacramento. (2)3. Gene Marks: Gene Marks analyzes soaring inflation driven by volatile energy costs and suggests defensive strategies for small businesses. He addresses consumer sentiment versus actual spending and notes that hiring remains resilient despite economic challenges and the emergence of artificial intelligence. (3)4. Gene Marks: Gene Marks examines AI advancements, specifically Anthropic’s ability to discover banking security vulnerabilities. He discusses the balance between AI risks and benefits for small businesses, the phenomenon of AI hallucinations, and how humans remain essential for effective customer service. (4)5. Henry Sokolski: Henry Sokolski highlights the urgent need for policies to defend domestic nuclear facilities against drone threats. He discusses the Department of Energy’s new guidance, the reality of war zones, and public education requirements regarding civilian infrastructure preparedness and potential evacuations. (5)6. Henry Sokolski: Henry Sokolski details the critical reliance of nuclear power plants on external electricity for cooling. He warns about Iranian hackers targeting the US electrical grid and how Russian and Chinese targeting information enhances the lethality of foreign drone and missile technologies. (6)7. Bob Zimmerman: Bob Zimmerman reviews the burgeoning market for satellite internet constellations, comparing Amazon’s LEO project with SpaceX’s established Starlink. He also covers Chinese space ambitions, orbital repair startups like Astroscale and Starfish, and the push for capitalism in the final frontier. (7)8. Bob Zimmerman: Bob Zimmerman critiques the high costs and bureaucratic hurdles of Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket compared to reusable alternatives. He also provides updates on the Curiosity rover’s climb up Mount Sharp on Mars, discussing its fuel capacity and mechanical limitations. (8)9. Professor Daniel Rood: Professor Daniel Rood explores the evolution of the American plantation system, focusing on the transition from tobacco to cotton exports. He highlights the expertise and knowledge provided by enslaved people and the tragic economic scale of the internal human trafficking system. (9)10. Professor Daniel Rood: Daniel Rood discusses General Sherman’s march through Georgia and the missed opportunity to dismantle the plantation system during Reconstruction. The segment covers Field Order 15, the impact of Lincoln’s assassination, and how planters regained land from enslaved families. (10)11. Professor Daniel Rood: Daniel Rood compares plantation systems in Cuba, Brazil, and California, identifying modern iterations in multinational ethanol production and agricultural exploitation. He details how California planters engineered labor systems to maintain power and profit margins after the Civil War. (11)12. Professor Daniel Rood: Daniel Rood recounts the discovery of a graveyard for enslaved people at the University of Georgia’s Baldwin Hall site. He argues for fully embracing this history to escape the "shadow of the great house" and understand alternative modes of agricultural life. (12)13. Jim McTague: Jim McTague reports on the economy in Lancaster County, noting steady business activity despite rising gasoline prices. He emphasizes the role of wealthy retirees in buffering retail spending and explains the tax implications of traditional IRAs versus Roth accounts. (13)14. Lorenzo Fiori: Lorenzo Fiori recommends Padua for tourism, highlighting its historical frescoes and strategic location near Venice. He also discusses recent severe weather in southern Italy and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s efforts to clarify Italy’s political positions regarding international trade. (14)15. Richard Epstein: Professor Richard Epstein provides a historical legal analysis of birthright citizenship, tracing arguments from the 1790 Naturalization Act to the 14th Amendment. He examines the 1898 Supreme Court ruling on Chinese immigrants and its implications for modern citizenship debates. (15)16. Professor Richard Epstein: Professor Richard Epstein discusses the 25th Amendment’s fourth section regarding presidential disability and succession. He outlines the complex cabinet deliberation process required to elevate a vice president and the potential political instability surrounding its use in a divided nation. ...
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  • S8 Ep728: 16. Professor Richard Epstein: Professor Richard Epstein discusses the 25th Amendment’s fourth section regarding presidential disability and succession. He outlines the complex cabinet deliberation process required to elevate a vice president and the

    S8 Ep728: 16. Professor Richard Epstein: Professor Richard Epstein discusses the 25th Amendment’s fourth section regarding presidential disability and succession. He outlines the complex cabinet deliberation process required to elevate a vice president and the
    Apr 11 2026
    16. Professor Richard Epstein: Professor Richard Epstein discusses the 25th Amendment’s fourth section regarding presidential disability and succession. He outlines the complex cabinet deliberation process required to elevate a vice president and the potential political instability surrounding its use in a divided nation. (16)
    1960?
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    4 m
  • S8 Ep728: 15. Richard Epstein: Professor Richard Epstein provides a historical legal analysis of birthright citizenship, tracing arguments from the 1790 Naturalization Act to the 14th Amendment. He examines the 1898 Supreme Court ruling on Chinese immigrants and it

    S8 Ep728: 15. Richard Epstein: Professor Richard Epstein provides a historical legal analysis of birthright citizenship, tracing arguments from the 1790 Naturalization Act to the 14th Amendment. He examines the 1898 Supreme Court ruling on Chinese immigrants and it
    Apr 11 2026

    15. Richard Epstein: Professor Richard Epstein provides a historical legal analysis of birthright citizenship, tracing arguments from the 1790 Naturalization Act to the 14th Amendment. He examines the 1898 Supreme Court ruling on Chinese immigrants and its implications for modern citizenship debates. (15)

    1958 STARDUST LV
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  • S8 Ep728: 14. Lorenzo Fiori: Lorenzo Fiori recommends Padua for tourism, highlighting its historical frescoes and strategic location near Venice. He also discusses recent severe weather in southern Italy and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s efforts to clarify Italy’

    S8 Ep728: 14. Lorenzo Fiori: Lorenzo Fiori recommends Padua for tourism, highlighting its historical frescoes and strategic location near Venice. He also discusses recent severe weather in southern Italy and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s efforts to clarify Italy’
    Apr 11 2026
    14. Lorenzo Fiori: Lorenzo Fiori recommends Padua for tourism, highlighting its historical frescoes and strategic location near Venice. He also discusses recent severe weather in southern Italy and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s efforts to clarify Italy’s political positions regarding international trade. (14)
    1957 DESERT INN
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    9 m
  • S8 Ep727: 13. Jim McTague: Jim McTague reports on the economy in Lancaster County, noting steady business activity despite rising gasoline prices. He emphasizes the role of wealthy retirees in buffering retail spending and explains the tax implications of tradition

    S8 Ep727: 13. Jim McTague: Jim McTague reports on the economy in Lancaster County, noting steady business activity despite rising gasoline prices. He emphasizes the role of wealthy retirees in buffering retail spending and explains the tax implications of tradition
    Apr 11 2026
    13. Jim McTague: Jim McTague reports on the economy in Lancaster County, noting steady business activity despite rising gasoline prices. He emphasizes the role of wealthy retirees in buffering retail spending and explains the tax implications of traditional IRAs versus Roth accounts. (13)
    1956 GOLDEN NUGGET
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    9 m
  • S8 Ep727: 12. Professor Daniel Rood: Daniel Rood recounts the discovery of a graveyard for enslaved people at the University of Georgia’s Baldwin Hall site. He argues for fully embracing this history to escape the "shadow of the great house" and understand alternat

    S8 Ep727: 12. Professor Daniel Rood: Daniel Rood recounts the discovery of a graveyard for enslaved people at the University of Georgia’s Baldwin Hall site. He argues for fully embracing this history to escape the "shadow of the great house" and understand alternat
    Apr 11 2026
    12. Professor Daniel Rood: Daniel Rood recounts the discovery of a graveyard for enslaved people at the University of Georgia’s Baldwin Hall site. He argues for fully embracing this history to escape the "shadow of the great house" and understand alternative modes of agricultural life. (12)
    1926 LOUISIANA
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    5 m
  • S8 Ep727: 11. Professor Daniel Rood: Daniel Rood compares plantation systems in Cuba, Brazil, and California, identifying modern iterations in multinational ethanol production and agricultural exploitation. He details how California planters engineered labor system

    S8 Ep727: 11. Professor Daniel Rood: Daniel Rood compares plantation systems in Cuba, Brazil, and California, identifying modern iterations in multinational ethanol production and agricultural exploitation. He details how California planters engineered labor system
    Apr 11 2026
    11. Professor Daniel Rood: Daniel Rood compares plantation systems in Cuba, Brazil, and California, identifying modern iterations in multinational ethanol production and agricultural exploitation. He details how California planters engineered labor systems to maintain power and profit margins after the Civil War. (11)
    1800 SUGAR CANE
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    15 m