S8 Ep548: FULL STREAM 3-6-2026 1569 LONDFULL STREAM 3-6-2026 1569 LONDINIUM In this broadcast, host John Batchelor is joined by guesINIUM In this broadcast, host John BaTchelor is joined by guests Jeff Bliss of "Pacific Watch" and Germanicus (Michael Vlahos).

S8 Ep547: SHOW SCHEDULE 3-6-2026 APRIL 30, 1789 NEW YORK INAUGURATION

S8 Ep546: ### HEADLINE: WEBB TELESCOPE DATA AND THE BIOLOGICAL RISKS OF WEIGHTLESSNESS SUMMARY: Bob Zimmerman analyzes new asteroid data from Webb and a study suggesting microgravity increases blood clot risks, emphasizing the need for artificial gravity in space

S8 Ep546: ### HEADLINE: THE RISE OF THE PRIVATE SPACE INDUSTRY AND GLOBAL COMPETITION SUMMARY: Bob Zimmerman highlights VAST’s private space station, Spanish and South Korean rocket startups, and Japan’s recent struggles with repeated orbital launch failures. GUEST

S8 Ep546: ### HEADLINE: CHINA’S ENERGY DEPENDENCE AND THE REBUILDING OF IRAN SUMMARY:Max Meizlish discusses China's reliance on Iranian oil and proposes a U.S. "economic strike force" to stabilize Iran while excluding Chinese interests from reconstruction. GUEST: M

S8 Ep546: ### HEADLINE: THE TAX CODE ORIGINS OF HIGH AMERICAN HEALTHCARE COSTS SUMMARY: Veronique de Rugy traces modern healthcare expenses to a 1920s tax error and advocates for health savings accounts to restore consumer control and transparency. GUEST: Veronique

S8 Ep546: ### HEADLINE: EXTRAORDINARY RENDITION AND THE RESTORATION OF CHARLES IISUMMARY: Dennis Sewall describes Downing’s betrayal of former allies, his role in capturing regicides, and the grisly display of Cromwell’s head at the House of Commons. GUEST: Denniis

S8 Ep546: ### HEADLINE: CROMWELL’S DEATH AND DOWNING’S SECRET DEAL WITH THE KING SUMMARY:Dennis Sewall recounts the "dummy" funeral of Oliver Cromwell and George Downing’s opportunistic decision to offer state secrets to the exiled King Charles II. GUEST:Dennis Sew

S8 Ep546: ### HEADLINE: THE RISE OF GEORGE DOWNING UNDER CROMWELL’S PROTECTORATESUMMARY: Dennis Sewall explores George Downing’s role as Cromwell’s intelligence chief and his mission to study Dutch economic success to help transform England into a trading power. GU

S8 Ep546: ### HEADLINE: GEORGE DOWNING’S 17TH-CENTURY DIPLOMACY AND ESPIONAGE IN FRANCE SUMMARY: Dennis Su details George Downing’s 1655 mission to France, where he used Latin to negotiate a secret alliance with Cardinal Mazarin against Spanish influence. GUEST: De

S8 Ep546: ### Segment 8 Headline: Taiwan’s Strategy and Observations Amid the Middle East Conflict and Drone Warfare Summary: Colonel Grant Newsham analyzes Taiwan’s energy concerns, the demonstrated effectiveness of American military power against Iranian defenses

S8 Ep546: ### Segment 7 Headline: Nuclear Proliferation Challenges and the Future of the Non-Proliferation Treaty Summary: Henry Sokolski discusses China's nuclear ramp-up, the upcoming NPT review conference, and how the war in Iran impacts global efforts to contro

S8 Ep546: ### Segment 6 Headline: Exploring Italy’s Hidden Gems: Lecce and Otranto in the Puglia Region Summary: Lorenzo Fiori recommends visiting Lecce and Otranto to avoid over-tourism, highlighting Roman ruins, unique architecture, and the local Primitivo wine a

S8 Ep546: ### Segment 5 Headline: Rising Fuel Prices in Lancaster County and Local Revolutionary War History Summary: Jim McTague reports on spiking gasoline costs in Pennsylvania due to Middle East conflict and explores Lancaster’s brief tenure as the United State

S8 Ep546: ### Segment 4 Headline: Artificial Intelligence Goes to War: The Role of Anthropic’s Claude AI Summary: The discussion focuses on the integration of AI in military targeting simulations and the public dispute between the administration and AI developer An

S8 Ep546: ### Segment 3 Headline: The War Powers Resolution and the Modern Realities of Global Conflict Summary: Professor Richard Epstein explores the history and constitutionality of the War Powers Act while discussing current military actions in Iran and their g

S8 Ep546: ### Segment 2 Headline: Gavin Newsom’s National Ambitions and Kamala Harris’s Political Missteps Summary: John Batchelor and Jeff Bliss analyze Governor Newsom’s media strategy and book tour alongside Vice President Harris’s recent controversial statement

S8 Ep546: ### Segment 1 Headline: Construction Boom in Las Vegas and the State of West Coast Cities Summary: Jeff Bliss discusses Las Vegas's continuous construction, infrastructure projects like Brightline rail, and the decline of cities like Portland compared to

S8 Ep547: HEADLINE: Starbucks Relocates Corporate Operations to Tennessee GUEST: Jeff Bliss Starbucks is moving a significant portion of its corporate headquarters and back-office operations from Seattle to Tennessee. This move is driven by concerns over high taxes

S8 Ep547: HEADLINE: Gasoline Price Spike in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania GUEST: Jim McTague Gasoline prices in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, rose 40.3 cents in a single week to an average of $3.48 per gallon. The region is heavily dependent on vehicles and agri