S8 Ep850: SCHEDULE OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 5-8-2026. 1900 VERA CRUZ.
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The episode discusses various political races and legal challenges, including the Los Angeles mayor's race and the California governor's race, along with insights on the Middle East crisis and local economic issues.
SCHEDULE OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 5-8-2026. 1900 VERA CRUZ. 1/16: Jeff Bliss discusses the Los Angeles mayor's race, highlighting actor Spencer Pratt's surprising success in a recent debate. Pratt earned 83% viewer support by using AI-generated campaign videos to critique incumbents Karen Bass and Nithia Ramen . Critics question if an actor can successfully navigate the city council. 2/16: Jeff Bliss analyzes the California governor's race, focusing on Republican outsider Steve Hilton . Hilton positions himself as a reformer against Democrats like Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer . The segment also touches on the construction of a new Las Vegas baseball stadium for the A's . 3/16: Richard Epstein explores legal challenges regarding redistricting following Louisiana v. Kales . He details the evolution of the Voting Rights Act from addressing racial exclusion to modern debates over partisan gerrymandering. Epstein argues that while technology aids gerrymandering, it increases electoral risks in "wave" elections. 4/16: Richard Epstein evaluates the Middle East crisis, advocating for unconditional surrender against bad actors like Iran . He criticizes current US foreign policy for…
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