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STREAMING-Pacific Watch: Summit Rumors, Coastal Storms, and California Power Plays Jeff Bliss, "Pacific Watch," and Michael Vlahos
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CAPTION 1900 GALVESTON HURRICANE
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Pacific Watch: Summit Rumors, Coastal Storms, and California Power Plays
Jeff Bliss, "Pacific Watch," and Michael Vlahos ("Germanicus") join host John Batchelor to analyze pressing political, economic, and environmental developments across the globe.
In national diplomacy, President Donald Trump met with China's President Xi Jinping in Washington amidst rumors of internal political instability in Beijing. In Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass faces a high-stakes challenge from candidate Nithya Raman, who previously displaced Spencer Pratt during the primary election. Corporate and civic disputes also dominate the region: Larry Ellison and Paramountfinalized a controversial deal with California Attorney General Rob Bonta, drawing sharp public criticism from Jane Fonda and Mark Ruffalo, while the $3.3 billion people mover project at LAX suffers delays and massive cost overruns. In Las Vegas, U.S. Ambassador Tilman Fertitta purchased major Caesars Entertainment properties on the Strip, while media executive Barry Diller abandoned an $18 billion takeover attempt of MGM Resorts. Further north in Seattle, Mayor Katie Wilson confronts pushback from major employers like Amazon and Starbucks. On the environmental front, Category 5 Hurricane Polo threatens Baja, Mexico, and Southern California, compounding severe coastal erosion left by Hurricane Marie.
Finally, Germanicus examines international conflict, referencing the Roman campaign in Yemenunder Emperor Augustus, current global energy price surges, and comments by Mark Carney concerning Canada and the United States, noting that soaring fuel costs in California highlight widespread economic and political instability.
Live Streaming weekdays 8-9 AM ET on The John Batchelor Show Substack page
Pacific Watch: Summit Rumors, Coastal Storms, and California Power Plays
Jeff Bliss, "Pacific Watch," and Michael Vlahos ("Germanicus") join host John Batchelor to analyze pressing political, economic, and environmental developments across the globe.
In national diplomacy, President Donald Trump met with China's President Xi Jinping in Washington amidst rumors of internal political instability in Beijing. In Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass faces a high-stakes challenge from candidate Nithya Raman, who previously displaced Spencer Pratt during the primary election. Corporate and civic disputes also dominate the region: Larry Ellison and Paramountfinalized a controversial deal with California Attorney General Rob Bonta, drawing sharp public criticism from Jane Fonda and Mark Ruffalo, while the $3.3 billion people mover project at LAX suffers delays and massive cost overruns. In Las Vegas, U.S. Ambassador Tilman Fertitta purchased major Caesars Entertainment properties on the Strip, while media executive Barry Diller abandoned an $18 billion takeover attempt of MGM Resorts. Further north in Seattle, Mayor Katie Wilson confronts pushback from major employers like Amazon and Starbucks. On the environmental front, Category 5 Hurricane Polo threatens Baja, Mexico, and Southern California, compounding severe coastal erosion left by Hurricane Marie.
Finally, Germanicus examines international conflict, referencing the Roman campaign in Yemenunder Emperor Augustus, current global energy price surges, and comments by Mark Carney concerning Canada and the United States, noting that soaring fuel costs in California highlight widespread economic and political instability.