The John Batchelor Show

  CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR 9-19-25 GOOD EVENING. THE SHOW BEGINS IN STRUGGLING LAS VEGAS... 1910 LAS VEGAS FIRST HOUR 9-915 HEADLINE: Vegas Innovation vs. Hollywood Decline: The Boring Company and The Sphere GUEST NAME: Jeff Bliss SUMMARY: Jeff Bliss reports on The Boring Company improving Las Vegas tourism access, while hotels struggle with high costs (MGM, Sphere). He contrasts this with the worsening crisis of homelessness on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 915-930 HEADLINE: The Politically Motivated Conviction of Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil GUEST NAME: Mary O'Grady SUMMARY: Mary O'Grady criticizes Jair Bolsonaro's conviction by Brazil's Supreme Court, citing zero evidence linking him to the alleged coup plotting or assassination ruminations (Lula da Silva, Brasília). 930-945 HEADLINE: Free Speech, Trump's Proportionality Crisis, and the Independence of the Federal Reserve GUEST NAME: Richard Epstein SUMMARY: Professor Richard Epstein discusses Trump's "all-in" strategy affecting free speech (Jimmy Kimmel, FCC). He severely criticizes Trump's abnormal attempt via the Supreme Court to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. 945-1000 HEADLINE: Free Speech, Trump's Proportionality Crisis, and the Independence of the Federal Reserve GUEST NAME: Richard Epstein SUMMARY: Professor Richard Epstein discusses Trump's "all-in" strategy affecting free speech (Jimmy Kimmel, FCC). He severely criticizes Trump's abnormal attempt via the Supreme Court to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 HEADLINE: Iran's Nuclear Enrichment Debate and the Saudi-Pakistan Weapons Deal GUEST NAME: Henry Sokolski SUMMARY: Henry Sokolski analyzes Iran's claim of an NPT right to enrichment. He also warns about a new, unacknowledged arrangement potentially giving Saudi Arabia access to Pakistan's nuclear arsenal. 1015-1030 HEADLINE: Iran's Nuclear Enrichment Debate and the Saudi-Pakistan Weapons Deal GUEST NAME: Henry Sokolski SUMMARY: Henry Sokolski analyzes Iran's claim of an NPT right to enrichment. He also warns about a new, unacknowledged arrangement potentially giving Saudi Arabia access to Pakistan's nuclear arsenal. 1030-1045 HEADLINE: Space Survival Challenges, Commercial Rocket Progress, and Astrophysical Observations GUEST NAME: Bob Zimmerman SUMMARY: Bob Zimmerman reports on deep space survival issues (stem cell aging, artificial gravity), rocket updates (SpaceX, Firefly, Cygnus, Callisto delay), and probes (Lucy, Hayabusa 2), confirming wet periods on Mars. 1045-1100 HEADLINE: Space Survival Challenges, Commercial Rocket Progress, and Astrophysical Observations GUEST NAME: Bob Zimmerman SUMMARY: Bob Zimmerman reports on deep space survival issues (stem cell aging, artificial gravity), rocket updates (SpaceX, Firefly, Cygnus, Callisto delay), and probes (Lucy, Hayabusa 2), confirming wet periods on Mars. THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 HEADLINE: The Life and Political Downfall of Clodia, Champion of the Republic GUEST NAME: Douglas Boin SUMMARY: Professor Douglas Boin discusses Clodia's pivotal role in late Republican Rome, detailing her wealth, rivalry with Cicero, and her brother Clodius's murder, which preceded the Roman Civil War. 1115-1130 HEADLINE: The Life and Political Downfall of Clodia, Champion of the Republic GUEST NAME: Douglas Boin SUMMARY: Professor Douglas Boin discusses Clodia's pivotal role in late Republican Rome, detailing her wealth, rivalry with Cicero, and her brother Clodius's murder, which preceded the Roman Civil War. 1130-1145 HEADLINE: The Life and Political Downfall of Clodia, Champion of the Republic GUEST NAME: Douglas Boin SUMMARY: Professor Douglas Boin discusses Clodia's pivotal role in late Republican Rome, detailing her wealth, rivalry with Cicero, and her brother Clodius's murder, which preceded the Roman Civil War. 1145-1200 HEADLINE: The Life and Political Downfall of Clodia, Champion of the Republic GUEST NAME: Douglas Boin SUMMARY: Professor Douglas Boin discusses Clodia's pivotal role in late Republican Rome, detailing her wealth, rivalry with Cicero, and her brother Clodius's murder, which preceded the Roman Civil War. FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 HEADLINE: Recession Watch: High Spirits in Lancaster County and Downtown Washington GUEST NAME: Jim McTague SUMMARY: Jim McTague reports high foot traffic in Washington and economic activity in Lancaster County, despite retail desperation. He confirms no signs of recession (Trump, Jimmy Kimmel, Dockside Willies). 1215-1230 HEADLINE: Climate Change, Culture, and Cuisine in Italy's Undiscovered Friuli Region GUEST NAME: Lorenzo Fiori SUMMARY: Lorenzo Fiori details Italy's intense climate changes (drought, supercells). He promotes the undiscovered region of Friuli for its Friulian language, scenery, Ribolla wine, and porcini mushrooms. 1230-1245 HEADLINE: Dworkin on Three Evolving Character Types Defining American Conservatism GUEST NAME: Ronald W. Dworkin SUMMARY: Ronald W. Dworkin categorizes American conservatism by three evolving character types: Puritans, Pioneers, and Robber Barons, arguing the Trump movement is a bottom-up union of their modern interests. 1245-100 AM HEADLINE: Dworkin on Three Evolving Character Types Defining American Conservatism GUEST NAME: Ronald W. Dworkin SUMMARY: Ronald W. Dworkin categorizes American conservatism by three evolving character types: Puritans, Pioneers, and Robber Barons, arguing the Trump movement is a bottom-up union of their modern interests.

CONTINUED HEADLINE: Dworkin on Three Evolving Character Types Defining American Conservatism GUEST NAME: Ronald W. Dworkin SUMMARY: Ronald W. Dworkin categorizes American conservatism by three evolving character types: Puritans, Pioneers, and Robber Barons, arguing the Trump movement is a bottom-up union of their modern interests. 1920 ROOSEVELT AND COX

HEADLINE: Dworkin on Three Evolving Character Types Defining American Conservatism GUEST NAME: Ronald W. Dworkin SUMMARY: Ronald W. Dworkin categorizes American conservatism by three evolving character types: Puritans, Pioneers, and Robber Barons, arguing the Trump movement is a bottom-up union of their modern interests. 1895

HEADLINE: Climate Change, Culture, and Cuisine in Italy's Undiscovered Friuli Region GUEST NAME: Lorenzo Fiori SUMMARY: Lorenzo Fiori details Italy's intense climate changes (drought, supercells). He promotes the undiscovered region of Friuli for its Friulian language, scenery, Ribolla wine, and porcini mushrooms. 1700 ROME

HEADLINE: Recession Watch: High Spirits in Lancaster County and Downtown Washington GUEST NAME: Jim McTague SUMMARY: Jim McTague reports high foot traffic in Washington and economic activity in Lancaster County, despite retail desperation. He confirms no signs of recession (Trump, Jimmy Kimmel, Dockside Willies). 1912 ALLENTOWN

CONTINUED HEADLINE: The Life and Political Downfall of Clodia, Champion of the Republic GUEST NAME: Douglas Boin SUMMARY: Professor Douglas Boin discusses Clodia's pivotal role in late Republican Rome, detailing her wealth, rivalry with Cicero, and her brother Clodius's murder, which preceded the Roman Civil War. 1802 ROMAN WOMEN

CONTINUED HEADLINE: The Life and Political Downfall of Clodia, Champion of the Republic GUEST NAME: Douglas Boin SUMMARY: Professor Douglas Boin discusses Clodia's pivotal role in late Republican Rome, detailing her wealth, rivalry with Cicero, and her brother Clodius's murder, which preceded the Roman Civil War. 1573 ROMAN WOMEN

CONTINUED HEADLINE: The Life and Political Downfall of Clodia, Champion of the Republic GUEST NAME: Douglas Boin SUMMARY: Professor Douglas Boin discusses Clodia's pivotal role in late Republican Rome, detailing her wealth, rivalry with Cicero, and her brother Clodius's murder, which preceded the Roman Civil War. 1802 ROMAN WOMEN

HEADLINE: The Life and Political Downfall of Clodia, Champion of the Republic GUEST NAME: Douglas Boin SUMMARY: Professor Douglas Boin discusses Clodia's pivotal role in late Republican Rome, detailing her wealth, rivalry with Cicero, and her brother Clodius's murder, which preceded the Roman Civil War. 79  AD NAPLES

HEADLINE: Space Survival Challenges, Commercial Rocket Progress, and Astrophysical Observations GUEST NAME: Bob Zimmerman SUMMARY: Bob Zimmerman reports on deep space survival issues (stem cell aging, artificial gravity), rocket updates (SpaceX, Firefly, Cygnus, Callisto delay), and probes (Lucy, Hayabusa 2), confirming wet periods on Mars.

HEADLINE: Space Survival Challenges, Commercial Rocket Progress, and Astrophysical Observations GUEST NAME: Bob Zimmerman SUMMARY: Bob Zimmerman reports on deep space survival issues (stem cell aging, artificial gravity), rocket updates (SpaceX, Firefly, Cygnus, Callisto delay), and probes (Lucy, Hayabusa 2), confirming wet periods on Mars.

CONTINUED HEADLINE: Iran's Nuclear Enrichment Debate and the Saudi-Pakistan Weapons Deal GUEST NAME: Henry Sokolski SUMMARY: Henry Sokolski analyzes Iran's claim of an NPT right to enrichment. He also warns about a new, unacknowledged arrangement potentially giving Saudi Arabia access to Pakistan's nuclear arsenal. 1965 ISLAMABAD

HEADLINE: Iran's Nuclear Enrichment Debate and the Saudi-Pakistan Weapons Deal GUEST NAME: Henry Sokolski SUMMARY: Henry Sokolski analyzes Iran's claim of an NPT right to enrichment. He also warns about a new, unacknowledged arrangement potentially giving Saudi Arabia access to Pakistan's nuclear arsenal. 1850 TEHRAN

CONTINUED HEADLINE: Free Speech, Trump's Proportionality Crisis, and the Independence of the Federal Reserve GUEST NAME: Richard Epstein SUMMARY: Professor Richard Epstein discusses Trump's "all-in" strategy affecting free speech (Jimmy Kimmel, FCC). He severely criticizes Trump's abnormal attempt via the Supreme Court to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook.1917 FED

HEADLINE: Free Speech, Trump's Proportionality Crisis, and the Independence of the Federal Reserve GUEST NAME: Richard Epstein SUMMARY: Professor Richard Epstein discusses Trump's "all-in" strategy affecting free speech (Jimmy Kimmel, FCC). He severely criticizes Trump's abnormal attempt via the Supreme Court to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. 1914 FED

HEADLINE: The Politically Motivated Conviction of Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil GUEST NAME: Mary O'Grady SUMMARY: Mary O'Grady criticizes Jair Bolsonaro's conviction by Brazil's Supreme Court, citing zero evidence linking him to the alleged coup plotting or assassination ruminations (Lula da Silva, Brasília).1928 RIO

HEADLINE: Vegas Innovation vs. Hollywood Decline: The Boring Company and The Sphere GUEST NAME: Jeff Bliss SUMMARY: Jeff Bliss reports on The Boring Company improving Las Vegas tourism access, while hotels struggle with high costs (MGM, Sphere). He contrasts this with the worsening crisis of homelessness on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 1905 LA

PREVIEW: HEADLINE: Las Vegas Addresses Declining Tourism and High Prices GUEST NAME: Jeff Bliss SUMMARY: Las Vegas tourism is down due to excessive prices ("nickel and diming"). Some casinos are reacting by ending resort fees and offering Vegas locals 25% off to attract visitors.

PREVIEW: HEADLINE: Trump's Abnormal Attempt to Fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve GUEST NAME: Richard Epstein SUMMARY: Richard Epstein discusses the Trump administration bypassing normal legal process to fire Lisa Cookfrom the Federal Reserve Board. This abnormal approach avoids establishing facts or cause. 1940

PREVIEW: HEADLINE: Jim McTague Finds No Recession at Dockside Willies Restaurant GUEST NAME: Jim McTague SUMMARY: Jim McTague reports no sign of recession at Dockside Willies in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania. Patrons enjoy rich food, giant beer steins, and fireworks after Harrisburg Senators games. 1955