The John Batchelor Show

S8 Ep474: EUROPEAN REGULATORY REFORM PREVIEW FOR LATER: Joseph Sternberg discusses how unlikely political coalitions in Europe, such as Merz and Meloni, are aligning to push for less EU regulation to boost economic competitiveness. Guest: Joseph Sternberg

S8 Ep474: UBIO’S MUNICH SPEECH PREVIEW FOR LATER: Judy Dempsey reports that Marco Rubio's Munich speech was poorly received, described as vapid and lacking reassurance regarding the US commitment to European allies. Guest: Judy Dempsey

S8 Ep474: THE CHINA TRADE PARADOX PREVIEW FOR LATER: Mary Kissel explains the paradox of the West continuing trade with China despite its support for Russia's war, unlike the severed commercial ties with Moscow. Guest: Mary Kissel

S8 Ep474: BIG OIL’S STRATEGIC PIVOT PREVIEW FOR LATER: Liz Peek details how big oil companies are pivoting back to fossil fuels from renewables, recognizing the indefinite global demand for oil and new resources. Guest: Liz Peek

S8 Ep474: VENEZUELA’S ANTI-AMERICAN TURN PREVIEW FOR LATER: Alejandro Peña Esclusa describes how Hugo Chávez, under Castro's orders, turned prosperous Venezuela into an anti-American state allied with China, Russia, and Iran. Guest: Alejandro Peña Esclusa