S8 Ep849: STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FESTURING JEFF BLISS AND MICHAEL VLAHOS, 5-8-36. 1900 MEXICO.
S8 Ep849: STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FESTURING JEFF BLISS AND MICHAEL VLAHOS, 5-8-36. 1900 MEXICO.  
Podcast: The John Batchelor Show
Published On: Sat May 09 2026
Description: STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FESTURING JEFF BLISS AND MICHAEL VLAHOS, 5-8-36.1900 MEXICO.This broadcast segment from Pacific Watch features host John Batchelor and correspondent Jeff Bliss discussing the political and social landscape of California, specifically focusing on the Los Angeles mayoral race. The dialogue highlights the emergence of outsider candidate Spencer Pratt, a former reality star challenging incumbent Karen Bass by focusing on the city's homelessness crisis and public safety. The discussion extends to the California gubernatorial race, noting the rise of Republican Steve Hilton and his potential struggle against a Democrat-dominated legislature. Shifting from politics to regional development, the speakers praise the construction of a new baseball stadium in Las Vegas while reflecting on the nostalgic history of Disneyland and its 1955 opening. The program concludes with a metaphorical historical analysis, comparing modern political imagery and monumental architecture to the traditions and societal shifts of the Roman Empire.