The John Batchelor Show

BIRD FLU: Report of 200 Snow Geese dead of H5N1 (Bird Flu) in the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania; and report of order to cull 120,000 chickens in Kent County, Delaware. The Pennsylvania Farm Show at Harrisburg admits chickens and ducks. Watching closely: Jim McTague, former Washington Editor, Barron's. @McTagueJ. Author of the "Martin and Twyla Boundary Series." #FriendsOfHistoryDebatingSociety 1912 Allentown in Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania

GOOD EVENING: The show begins in Las Vegas at the Trump Hotel... 1940 Clarkounty CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELORFIRST HOUR9-915#PACIFICWATCH: #VEGASREPORT: Tragedy at Trump Hotel. and a 108 foot wave at Santa Cruz @JCBLISS 915-930 LANCASTER REPORT: Dead Canadia Geese at allentown warns of Bird flu. Jim McTague, former Washington Editor, Barrons. @MCTagueJ. Author of the "Martin and Twyla Boundary Series." #FriendsofHistoryDebatingSociety 930-945 #SmallBusinessAmerica: Major changes in retirement plans for business owners. @GeneMarks @Guardian @PhillyInquirer 945-1000 #SmallBusinessAmerica: AI Report: The popular to the risky. @GeneMarks @Guardian @PhillyInquirer SECOND HOUR 10-1015 #NNONPROLiFERATION: Russia threatens South Korea and Japan nucler power sites in the event of war. Henry Sokolski, NPEC 1015-1030 #CANADA: Justin Trudeau time to leave the stage. Conrad Black, National Post 1030-1045 POTUS: The Mangione case, Alvin Bragg, Merrick Garland and Joseph Biden. Richard Epstein, Civitas Institute. 1045-1100 SCOTUS: John Roberts urges the partisans to cease intimidation strategies directed at the judiciary. Richard Epstein, Civitas Institute. THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 5/8 Kingmaker: Pamela Harriman's Astonishing Life of Power, Seduction, and Intrigue Paperback – Large Print, October 8, 2024 by Sonia Purnell (Author) 1115-1130 6/8 Kingmaker: Pamela Harriman's Astonishing Life of Power, Seduction, and Intrigue Paperback – Large Print, October 8, 2024 by Sonia Purnell (Author) 1130-1145 7/8: Kingmaker: Pamela Harriman's Astonishing Life of Power, Seduction, and Intrigue Paperback – Large Print, October 8, 2024 by Sonia Purnell (Author) 1145-1200 8/8: Kingmaker: Pamela Harriman's Astonishing Life of Power, Seduction, and Intrigue Paperback – Large Print, October 8, 2024 by Sonia Purnell (Author) FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 1/2: #IRAN: Broken economy: 800,000 rials to $1. Behnam ben Taleblu, FDD 1215-1230 2/2: #IRAN: Broken economy: 800,000 rials to $1. Behnam ben Taleblu, FDD 1230-1245 #SPACEX: Triumph of rocket boosters in 2024, Bob Zimmerman BehindtheBlack.com 1245-100 AM NASA/ JPL: Flying closer to the Sun and not being Icarus. Bob Zimmerman BehindtheBlack.com

NASA/ JPL: Flying closer to the Sun and not being Icarus. Bob Zimmerman BehindtheBlack.com 1940

#SPACEX: Triumph of rocket boosters in 2024, Bob Zimmerman BehindtheBlack.com 1886 Jules Verne Robur the Conqueror

2/2: #IRAN: Broken economy: 800,000 rials to $1. Behnam ben Taleblu, FDD 1908 Persia police

1/2: #IRAN: Broken economy: 800,000 rials to $1. Behnam ben Taleblu, FDD 1860 Khalifa Sultan, Abbas II

8/8 Kingmaker: Pamela Harriman's Astonishing Life of Power, Seduction, and Intrigue Paperback – Large Print, October 8, 2024 by Sonia Purnell (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Kingmaker-Harrimans-Astonishing-Seduction-Intrigue-ebook/dp/B0CQJHTHGY/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=mGORW&content-id=amzn1.sym.bc3ba8d1-5076-4ab7-9ba8-a5c6211e002d&pf_rd_p=bc3ba8d1-5076-4ab7-9ba8-a5c6211e002d&pf_rd_r=131-1534402-8294242&pd_rd_wg=oGjro&pd_rd_r=28fc36b7-6eda-4621-b633-8a670774f5f4&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk When Pamela Churchill Harriman died in 1997, the obituaries that followed were predictably scathing – and many were downright sexist. Written off as a mere courtesan and social climber, her true legacy was overshadowed by a glamorous social life and her infamous erotic adventures. Much of what she did behind the scenes – on both sides of the Atlantic - remained invisible and secret. That is, until now: with a wealth of fresh research, interviews and newly discovered sources, Sonia Purnell unveils for the first time the full, spectacular story of how she left an indelible mark on the world today. At age 20 Churchill’s beloved daughter-in-law became a “secret weapon” during World War II, strategically wining, dining, and seducing diplomats and generals to help win over American sentiment (and secrets) to the British cause against Hitler. After the war, she helped to transform Fiat heir Gianni Agnelli into Italy’s ‘uncrowned king’ on the international stage and after moving to the US brought a struggling Democratic party back to life, hand-picking Bill Clinton from obscurity and vaulting him to the presidency. Picked as Ambassador to France, she deployed her legendary subtle powers to charm world leaders and help efforts to bring peace to Bosnia, playing her part in what was arguably the high-water mark of American global supremacy. There are few at any time who have operated as close to the center of power over five decades and two continents, and there is practically no one in 20th Century politics, culture, and fashion whose lives she did not touch, including the Kennedys, Truman Capote, Aly Khan, Kay Graham, Gloria Steinem, Ed Murrow, and Frank Sinatra. Written with the novelistic richness and investigative rigor that only Sonia Purnell could bring to this story full of sex, politics, yachts, palaces and fabulous clothes, KINGMAKER re-asserts Harriman’s rightful place at the heart of history. 1947 Harriman in the Cabinet

7/8 Kingmaker: Pamela Harriman's Astonishing Life of Power, Seduction, and Intrigue Paperback – Large Print, October 8, 2024 by Sonia Purnell (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Kingmaker-Harrimans-Astonishing-Seduction-Intrigue-ebook/dp/B0CQJHTHGY/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=mGORW&content-id=amzn1.sym.bc3ba8d1-5076-4ab7-9ba8-a5c6211e002d&pf_rd_p=bc3ba8d1-5076-4ab7-9ba8-a5c6211e002d&pf_rd_r=131-1534402-8294242&pd_rd_wg=oGjro&pd_rd_r=28fc36b7-6eda-4621-b633-8a670774f5f4&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk When Pamela Churchill Harriman died in 1997, the obituaries that followed were predictably scathing – and many were downright sexist. Written off as a mere courtesan and social climber, her true legacy was overshadowed by a glamorous social life and her infamous erotic adventures. Much of what she did behind the scenes – on both sides of the Atlantic - remained invisible and secret. That is, until now: with a wealth of fresh research, interviews and newly discovered sources, Sonia Purnell unveils for the first time the full, spectacular story of how she left an indelible mark on the world today. At age 20 Churchill’s beloved daughter-in-law became a “secret weapon” during World War II, strategically wining, dining, and seducing diplomats and generals to help win over American sentiment (and secrets) to the British cause against Hitler. After the war, she helped to transform Fiat heir Gianni Agnelli into Italy’s ‘uncrowned king’ on the international stage and after moving to the US brought a struggling Democratic party back to life, hand-picking Bill Clinton from obscurity and vaulting him to the presidency. Picked as Ambassador to France, she deployed her legendary subtle powers to charm world leaders and help efforts to bring peace to Bosnia, playing her part in what was arguably the high-water mark of American global supremacy. There are few at any time who have operated as close to the center of power over five decades and two continents, and there is practically no one in 20th Century politics, culture, and fashion whose lives she did not touch, including the Kennedys, Truman Capote, Aly Khan, Kay Graham, Gloria Steinem, Ed Murrow, and Frank Sinatra. Written with the novelistic richness and investigative rigor that only Sonia Purnell could bring to this story full of sex, politics, yachts, palaces and fabulous clothes, KINGMAKER re-asserts Harriman’s rightful place at the heart of history. 1942 Churchill, Harriman, Stalin, Molotov

6/8 Kingmaker: Pamela Harriman's Astonishing Life of Power, Seduction, and Intrigue Paperback – Large Print, October 8, 2024 by Sonia Purnell (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Kingmaker-Harrimans-Astonishing-Seduction-Intrigue-ebook/dp/B0CQJHTHGY/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=mGORW&content-id=amzn1.sym.bc3ba8d1-5076-4ab7-9ba8-a5c6211e002d&pf_rd_p=bc3ba8d1-5076-4ab7-9ba8-a5c6211e002d&pf_rd_r=131-1534402-8294242&pd_rd_wg=oGjro&pd_rd_r=28fc36b7-6eda-4621-b633-8a670774f5f4&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk When Pamela Churchill Harriman died in 1997, the obituaries that followed were predictably scathing – and many were downright sexist. Written off as a mere courtesan and social climber, her true legacy was overshadowed by a glamorous social life and her infamous erotic adventures. Much of what she did behind the scenes – on both sides of the Atlantic - remained invisible and secret. That is, until now: with a wealth of fresh research, interviews and newly discovered sources, Sonia Purnell unveils for the first time the full, spectacular story of how she left an indelible mark on the world today. At age 20 Churchill’s beloved daughter-in-law became a “secret weapon” during World War II, strategically wining, dining, and seducing diplomats and generals to help win over American sentiment (and secrets) to the British cause against Hitler. After the war, she helped to transform Fiat heir Gianni Agnelli into Italy’s ‘uncrowned king’ on the international stage and after moving to the US brought a struggling Democratic party back to life, hand-picking Bill Clinton from obscurity and vaulting him to the presidency. Picked as Ambassador to France, she deployed her legendary subtle powers to charm world leaders and help efforts to bring peace to Bosnia, playing her part in what was arguably the high-water mark of American global supremacy. There are few at any time who have operated as close to the center of power over five decades and two continents, and there is practically no one in 20th Century politics, culture, and fashion whose lives she did not touch, including the Kennedys, Truman Capote, Aly Khan, Kay Graham, Gloria Steinem, Ed Murrow, and Frank Sinatra. Written with the novelistic richness and investigative rigor that only Sonia Purnell could bring to this story full of sex, politics, yachts, palaces and fabulous clothes, KINGMAKER re-asserts Harriman’s rightful place at the heart of history. 1965 Harriman and Golda Meir, Israel

5/8 Kingmaker: Pamela Harriman's Astonishing Life of Power, Seduction, and Intrigue Paperback – Large Print, October 8, 2024 by Sonia Purnell (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Kingmaker-Harrimans-Astonishing-Seduction-Intrigue-ebook/dp/B0CQJHTHGY/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=mGORW&content-id=amzn1.sym.bc3ba8d1-5076-4ab7-9ba8-a5c6211e002d&pf_rd_p=bc3ba8d1-5076-4ab7-9ba8-a5c6211e002d&pf_rd_r=131-1534402-8294242&pd_rd_wg=oGjro&pd_rd_r=28fc36b7-6eda-4621-b633-8a670774f5f4&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk When Pamela Churchill Harriman died in 1997, the obituaries that followed were predictably scathing – and many were downright sexist. Written off as a mere courtesan and social climber, her true legacy was overshadowed by a glamorous social life and her infamous erotic adventures. Much of what she did behind the scenes – on both sides of the Atlantic - remained invisible and secret. That is, until now: with a wealth of fresh research, interviews and newly discovered sources, Sonia Purnell unveils for the first time the full, spectacular story of how she left an indelible mark on the world today. At age 20 Churchill’s beloved daughter-in-law became a “secret weapon” during World War II, strategically wining, dining, and seducing diplomats and generals to help win over American sentiment (and secrets) to the British cause against Hitler. After the war, she helped to transform Fiat heir Gianni Agnelli into Italy’s ‘uncrowned king’ on the international stage and after moving to the US brought a struggling Democratic party back to life, hand-picking Bill Clinton from obscurity and vaulting him to the presidency. Picked as Ambassador to France, she deployed her legendary subtle powers to charm world leaders and help efforts to bring peace to Bosnia, playing her part in what was arguably the high-water mark of American global supremacy. There are few at any time who have operated as close to the center of power over five decades and two continents, and there is practically no one in 20th Century politics, culture, and fashion whose lives she did not touch, including the Kennedys, Truman Capote, Aly Khan, Kay Graham, Gloria Steinem, Ed Murrow, and Frank Sinatra. Written with the novelistic richness and investigative rigor that only Sonia Purnell could bring to this story full of sex, politics, yachts, palaces and fabulous clothes, KINGMAKER re-asserts Harriman’s rightful place at the heart of history. 1963 Harriman and Acheson

SCOTUS: John Roberts urges the partisans to cease intimidation strategies directed at the judiciary. Richard Epstein, Civitas Institute. 1876 SCOTUS

POTUS: The Mangione case, Alvin Bragg, Merrick Garland and Joseph Biden. Richard Epstein, Civitas Institute. 1904 Old SCOTUS chamber

#CANADA: Justin Trudeau time to leave the stage. Conrad Black, National Post 1910 Ottawa Rowing Club

#NONPROLiFERATION: Russia threatens South Korea and Japan nucler power sites in the event of war. Henry Sokolski, NPEC 1949 Kim in Moscow

#SmallBusinessAmerica: AI Report: The popular to the risky. @GeneMarks @Guardian @PhillyInquirer 1940

#SmallBusinessAmerica: Major changes in retirement plans for business owners. @GeneMarks @Guardian @PhillyInquirer 1912 Audience for William Jennings Bryan

LANCASTER REPORT: Dead Canadian Geese at Allentown warns of Bird Flu. Jim McTague, former Washington Editor, Barron's. @MCTagueJ. Author of the "Martin and Twyla Boundary Series." #FriendsofHistoryDebatingSociety 1912 Allentown PA

#PACIFICWATCH: #VEGASREPORT: Tragedy at Trump Hotel. and a 108 foot wave at Santa Cruz @JCBLISS 1948 Las Vegas

PREVIEW: AI: Colleague Gene Marks recommends that small businesses prepare defenses from Artificial Intelligence gone astray - such as poaching copyrighted material without correct attribution. Recommends a written company policy that is kept updated. More later 1930

PREVIEW: BIRD FLU: PENNSYLVANIA: Colleague Jim McTague in Lancaster County reports a flock of dead Snow Geese, dead from Bird Flu, at Allentown, north of Lancaster. Fear of more geese and virus jumping to chickens, cattle, people. More tonight. 1912 Allentown,PA