The John Batchelor Show

S8 Ep727: 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

S8 Ep727: 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 econo

S8 Ep727: 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 a

S8 Ep727: 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 Sta

S8 Ep727: 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 let