The John Batchelor Show

S8 Ep421: Eric Berger details NASA's urgent need for a new Mars telecommunications orbiter, debating between traditional builds or commercial partnerships to meet the critical 2028 launch window for future missions.

S8 Ep421: Josh Birenbaum explains that while the Forever Fleet ensures Venezuelan oil compliance, long-term stability requires establishing the rule of law rather than indefinite military blockades off the coast.

S8 Ep421: Veronique de Rugy of the Mercatus Center argues that while Trump's deregulation aids growth, erratic tariffs and government industrial subsidies create uncertainty, functioning effectively as taxes that hinder the economy.

S8 Ep421: Mary Anastasia O'Grady of the Wall Street Journal discusses the Panama Supreme Court's ruling removing Chinese port contracts, correcting misconceptions about Chinese military control or ownership of the canal.

S8 Ep420: Peter Berkowitz analyzes the administration's aggressive Trump Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine, arguing American foreign policy must respect individual freedom despite superpower rhetoric and hemispheric dominance claims.