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The John Batchelor Show
The John Batchelor Show is a hard news-analysis radio program on current events, world history, global politics and natural sciences. Based in New York City for two decades, the show has travelled widely to report, from the Middle East to the South Caucasus to the Arabian Peninsula and East Asia.
Episodes
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1131: Gregory Copley critiques the stalemate in the Persian Gulf, suggesting that US air strikes alone cannot win without a plan for re
Gregory Copley critiques the stalemate in the Persian Gulf, suggesting that US air strikes alone cannot win without a plan for regime change. He advocates for…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1131: Joseph Sternberg addresses the assassination of former MP Ann Widdecombe, which is being investigated as a possible act of politi
Joseph Sternberg addresses the assassination of former MP Ann Widdecombe, which is being investigated as a possible act of political violence. Sternberg notes…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1131: Joseph Sternberg examines Germany's economic struggles under Chancellor Friedrich Merz, including a shift toward deregulation and
Joseph Sternberg examines Germany's economic struggles under Chancellor Friedrich Merz, including a shift toward deregulation and infrastructure borrowing…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1131: Mary Kissel discusses NATO's decision to reinforce Ukraine with advanced drone technology and Patriot missile manufacturing. Ukra
Mary Kissel discusses NATO's decision to reinforce Ukraine with advanced drone technology and Patriot missile manufacturing. Ukraine is hailed as the "future…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1131: Mary Kissel analyzes the failure of the Iran ceasefire, noting that Iran calculated the US lacks the will for ground intervention
Mary Kissel analyzes the failure of the Iran ceasefire, noting that Iran calculated the US lacks the will for ground intervention. The conflict centers on…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1131: Jonathan Schanzer explores the Houthi threat in North Yemen and the potential for a wider regional conflict. While the US keeps I
Jonathan Schanzer explores the Houthi threat in North Yemen and the potential for a wider regional conflict. While the US keeps Israel on the sidelines to…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1131: Jonathan Schanzer reports on the restart of hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz, where oil prices have hit $87 per barrel. The US
Jonathan Schanzer reports on the restart of hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz, where oil prices have hit $87 per barrel. The US is conducting air strikes…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1131: Liz Peek highlights the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America as a significant threat to established Democratic incumbents
Liz Peek highlights the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America as a significant threat to established Democraticincumbents. Young voters are flocking to…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1131: Liz Peek discusses the strong American economy, noting that small businesses feel relief as tariff threats abate and inflation fa
Liz Peek discusses the strong American economy, noting that small businesses feel relief as tariff threats abate and inflation falls. Lower energy and gasoline…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1130: SCHEDULE JBS, 7-13-26. 1914 PALESTINE
SCHEDULE JBS, 7-13-26.1914 PALESTINESamuel Ben-Ur — Israel controls 70% of Gaza, creating a buffer zone while Hamas remains on the coast; 98% of the population…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1129: Bob Zimmerman — SETI has tightened protocols for announcing alien life to prevent "clickbait" claims lacking evidence, with scien
Bob Zimmerman — SETI has tightened protocols for announcing alien life to prevent "clickbait" claims lacking evidence, with scientists encouraged to be more…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1129: Bob Zimmerman — China successfully recovered a reusable rocket stage, joining SpaceX and Blue Origin in the race for cheaper laun
Bob Zimmerman — China successfully recovered a reusable rocket stage, joining SpaceX and Blue Origin in the race for cheaper launches; on the ISS, a private…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1129: Jonathan SAYEH— The naval blockade on Iran represents the "maximum pressure" campaign, effectively dropping Iranian oil exports t
Jonathan SAYEH— The naval blockade on Iran represents the "maximum pressure" campaign, effectively dropping Iranian oil exports to zero; this economic…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1129: Ahmad Sharawi — President Trump has agreed to review lifting Syria's state sponsor of terror designation to aid its economic reco
Ahmad Sharawi — President Trump has agreed to review lifting Syria's state sponsor of terror designation to aid its economic recovery; however, the country…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1129: Edmund Fitton-Brown — The truce between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis may be over following strikes on Sanaa airport, with retalia
Edmund Fitton-Brown — The truce between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis may be over following strikes on Sanaaairport, with retaliatory attacks potentially…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1128: Edmund Fitton-Brown — The U.S. is reimposing a naval blockade on Iran after the collapse of the poorly drafted memorandum of u
Edmund Fitton-Brown — The U.S. is reimposing a naval blockade on Iran after the collapse of the poorly drafted memorandum of understanding; Iran's economy is…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1127: John Hardie — President Trump signaled he will grant Ukraine a license to produce Patriot missile systems, though standing up pro
John Hardie — President Trump signaled he will grant Ukraine a license to produce Patriot missile systems, though standing up production will take years…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1127: Bridget Toomey — Saudi Arabia struck Sanaa airport to prevent Iran from establishing direct flights to Houthi-controlled territor
Bridget Toomey — Saudi Arabia struck Sanaa airport to prevent Iran from establishing direct flights to Houthi-controlled territory; the Houthis have vowed…
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S8 Ep1127: David Daoud — Prime Minister Netanyahu uses theatrical tours of the border to project strength ahead of the October elections; he
David Daoud — Prime Minister Netanyahu uses theatrical tours of the border to project strength ahead of the October elections; he faces criticism for being…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1127: David Daoud — Hezbollah fighters are integrated into southern Lebanese villages, making evacuation north of the Litani River unfe
David Daoud — Hezbollah fighters are integrated into southern Lebanese villages, making evacuation north of the Litani River unfeasible; while Lebanese law…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1127: Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus McCotter — Anti-Semitism is surging in the UK, leading to a £250 million government allocation for
Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus McCotter — EEAnti-Semitism is surging in the UK, leading to a £250 million government allocation for protection; Iran continues…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1127: Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus McCotter — Guests pay tribute to the late Senator Lindsey Graham, highlighting his role in the Abra
Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus McCotter — Guests pay tribute to the late Senator Lindsey Graham, highlighting his role in the Abraham Accords and US-Israel…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1127: Mark Simon and Gordon Chang — China released Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri following a request from Donald Trump, showing Xi Jinping can
Mark Simon and Gordon Chang — China released Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri following a request from Donald Trump, showing Xi Jinping can make concessions without…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1127: Bill Gertz and Gordon Chang — Rose Gottemoeller suggests Vladimir Putin nearly used tactical nuclear weapons in 2022 to stop a mi
Bill Gertz and Gordon Chang — Rose Gottemoeller suggests Vladimir Putin nearly used tactical nuclear weapons in 2022 to stop a military rout, allegedly…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1127: Samuel Ben-Ur — The Board of Peace remains underfunded, with only $23 million confirmed of the $17 billion pledged; Hamas rejecte
Samuel Ben-Ur — The Board of Peace remains underfunded, with only $23 million confirmed of the $17 billion pledged; Hamas rejected an eight-month disarmament…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1127: Samuel Ben-Ur — Israel controls 70% of Gaza, creating a buffer zone while Hamas remains on the coast; 98% of the population resid
Samuel Ben-Ur — Israel controls 70% of Gaza, creating a buffer zone while Hamas remains on the coast; 98% of the population resides on the Hamas-controlled…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1126: TREAMING MAKING OF THE JBS, FEATURING SAMUEL BEN-UR, 7-13-26 1900 BRUSSELS
STREAMING MAKING OF THE JBS, FEATURING SAMUEL BEN-UR, 7-13-261900 BRUSSELSThe provided text features a broadcast transcript detailing heightened military…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1125: Preview for Later Today: Edmund Fitton-Brown. Strategic Control of the Strait of Hormuz. Edmund Fitton-Brown proposes making the
Preview for Later Today: Edmund Fitton-Brown. Strategic Control of the Strait of Hormuz. Edmund Fitton-Brownproposes making the Strait of Hormuz the…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1125: Preview for Later Today: Janatan Sayeh. Internal Unrest and Protests in Tehran. Janatan Sayeh details active street protests in T
Preview for Later Today: Janatan Sayeh. Internal Unrest and Protests in Tehran. Janatan Sayeh details active street protests in Tehran following renewed…
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S8 Ep1125: Preview for Later Today: Samuel Ben-Ur analyzes the precarious status of Gaza, noting that disarmament of Hamas is the prerequisi
Preview for Later Today: Samuel Ben-Ur analyzes the precarious status of Gaza, noting that disarmament of Hamas is the prerequisite for rebuilding. He…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1125: Preview for Later Today: Bill Gertz evaluates the potential for Vladimir Putin to deploy tactical nuclear weapons. He cites escal
Preview for Later Today: Bill Gertz evaluates the potential for Vladimir Putin to deploy tactical nuclear weapons. He cites escalating Ukrainian drone strikes…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1125: Preview for Later Today: Mark Simon discusses the ongoing imprisonment of six Apple Daily editors in Hong Kong. He details the ir
Preview for Later Today: Mark Simon discusses the ongoing imprisonment of six Apple Daily editors in Hong Kong. He details the irregular legal proceedings and…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1125: Preview for Later Today: Bob Zimmerman updates the status of the SaxaVord Spaceport launch window for the German rocket RFA One.
Preview for Later Today: Bob Zimmerman updates the status of the SaxaVord Spaceport launch window for the German rocket RFA One. Despite the announcement, he…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1124: From the Plumage Wars to the Climate Crisis Guest: Stephen Moss Book Title: Ten Birds That Changed the World The 19th-century
From the Plumage Wars to the Climate Crisis Guest: Stephen Moss Book Title: Ten Birds That Changed the WorldThe 19th-century plumage industry nearly drove the…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1124: Mao's War on Sparrows and Australia's Emu Conflict Guest: Stephen Moss Book Title: Ten Birds That Changed the World In 1958, Mao
Mao's War on Sparrows and Australia's Emu Conflict Guest: Stephen Moss Book Title: Ten Birds That Changed the World In 1958, Mao Zedong ordered the eradication…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1124: Guano and the Double-Edged Sword of Industrial Farming Guest: Stephen Moss Book Title: Ten Birds That Changed the World The story
Guano and the Double-Edged Sword of Industrial Farming Guest: Stephen Moss Book Title: Ten Birds That Changed the World The story of the cormorant centers on…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1124: The Raven: Mythological Scavengers and Their Modern Return Guest: Stephen Moss Book Title: Ten Birds That Changed the World Raven
The Raven: Mythological Scavengers and Their Modern Return Guest: Stephen Moss Book Title: Ten Birds That Changed the World Ravens, described as "crows on…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1124: The Dodo: From Evolutionary Isolation to the Icon of Extinction Guest: Stephen Moss Book Title: Ten Birds That Changed the World
The Dodo: From Evolutionary Isolation to the Icon of Extinction Guest: Stephen Moss Book Title: Ten Birds That Changed the World The dodo serves as the primary…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1124: Deconstructing the Myths of Darwin and Bird Evolution Guest: Stephen Moss Book Title: Ten Birds That Changed the World Moss clari
Deconstructing the Myths of Darwin and Bird Evolution Guest: Stephen Moss Book Title: Ten Birds That Changed the World Moss clarifies the common misconception…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1124: Pigeons: The Heroic Communicators of Modern Warfare Guest: Stephen Moss Book Title: Ten Birds That Changed the World The humble p
Pigeons: The Heroic Communicators of Modern Warfare Guest: Stephen Moss Book Title: Ten Birds That Changed the World The humble pigeon is celebrated for its…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1124: The Legends of the Wild Turkey and the Imperial Eagle Guest: Stephen Moss Book Title: Ten Birds That Changed the World Stephen Mo
The Legends of the Wild Turkey and the Imperial Eagle Guest: Stephen Moss Book Title: Ten Birds That Changed the World Stephen Moss discusses the wild turkey…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1123: Headline: Sustainable Futures and the Weight of Modern Consumption Guest: Professor Peter Frankopan Book Title: The Earth Transfo
Headline: Sustainable Futures and the Weight of Modern Consumption Guest: Professor Peter Frankopan Book Title: The Earth Transformed: An Untold History In the…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1123: Headline: The Age of Turbulence and the Race Against Nature Guest: Professor Peter Frankopan Book Title: The Earth Transformed: A
Headline: The Age of Turbulence and the Race Against Nature Guest: Professor Peter Frankopan Book Title: The Earth Transformed: An Untold History From 1870 to…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1123: Headline: The Great Divergence and Geopolitical Climate Shocks Guest: Professor Peter Frankopan Book Title: The Earth Transformed
Headline: The Great Divergence and Geopolitical Climate Shocks Guest: Professor Peter Frankopan Book Title:The Earth Transformed: An Untold History The "Great…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1123: Headline: Mosquito Empires and the Ecology of the Slave Trade Guest: Professor Peter Frankopan Book Title: The Earth Transformed:
Headline: Mosquito Empires and the Ecology of the Slave Trade Guest: Professor Peter Frankopan Book Title:The Earth Transformed: An Untold History Frankopan…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1123: Headline: The Medieval Warm Period and the Rise of Parallel Empires Guest: Professor Peter Frankopan Book Title: The Earth Transf
Headline: The Medieval Warm Period and the Rise of Parallel Empires Guest: Professor Peter Frankopan Book Title: The Earth Transformed: An Untold History The…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1123: Headline: Roman Stability, the Horse, and the Fragility of Empires Guest: Professor Peter Frankopan Book Title: The Earth Transfo
Headline: Roman Stability, the Horse, and the Fragility of Empires Guest: Professor Peter Frankopan Book Title:The Earth Transformed: An Untold History During…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1123: Headline: Ancient Globalization and Volcanic Disruptions Guest: Professor Peter Frankopan Book Title: The Earth Transformed: An U
Headline: Ancient Globalization and Volcanic Disruptions Guest: Professor Peter Frankopan Book Title: The Earth Transformed: An Untold History Frankopan…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1123: Headline: The Holocene Transition and the Dawn of Human Adaptation Guest: Professor Peter Frankopan Book Title: The Earth Transfo
Headline: The Holocene Transition and the Dawn of Human Adaptation Guest: Professor Peter Frankopan Book Title: The Earth Transformed: An Untold History John…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1122: (4) Rituals of the Arena: Chubby Gladiators, Elephant Empathy, and the Roman Mythic Past Guests in Londinium, 92 AD: Gaius and Ge
(4) Rituals of the Arena: Chubby Gladiators, Elephant Empathy, and the Roman Mythic Past Guests in Londinium, 92 AD: Gaius and Germanicus. This discussion…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1122: (3) The Phony War and Strategic Reserves: Regulatory Displacement, the Iran-US "Phony War," and the Doctrine of Unconditional Sur
(3) The Phony War and Strategic Reserves: Regulatory Displacement, the Iran-US "Phony War," and the Doctrine of Unconditional Surrender Guests in Londinium, 92…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1122: (2) The Nuclear Taboo and Russian Forbearance: Secret Nuclear History, the Cuban Missile Crisis Comparison, and the Dangers of Es
(2) The Nuclear Taboo and Russian Forbearance: Secret Nuclear History, the Cuban Missile Crisis Comparison, and the Dangers of Escalation Guests in Londinium…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1122: (1) Regulatory Certitude in Londinium: The Power of the Building Inspector and Beachfront Evictions Guests in Londinium, 92 AD: G
(1) Regulatory Certitude in Londinium: The Power of the Building Inspector and Beachfront Evictions Guests in Londinium, 92 AD: Gaius and Germanicus. The show…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1121: Jeremy Zakis describes being five minutes late for breakfast, leading his dog, Dallas, and local magpies to protest through a gla
Jeremy Zakis describes being five minutes late for breakfast, leading his dog, Dallas, and local magpies to protest through a glass door. The animals…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1121: Jeremy Zakis warns of a 97% probability of a Super El Niño, predicting record-breaking heat and dangerous winds for Australia. Th
Jeremy Zakis warns of a 97% probability of a Super El Niño, predicting record-breaking heat and dangerous winds for Australia. This forecast necessitates early…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1121: A highly venomous eastern brown snake was found seeking warmth under a plastic wheelie bin at a Canberra school. A snake catcher
A highly venomous eastern brown snake was found seeking warmth under a plastic wheelie bin at a Canberra school. A snake catcher safely removed the reptile…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1121: The English cricket team has implemented strict midnight curfews and alcohol restrictions following behavioral issues and perform
The English cricket team has implemented strict midnight curfews and alcohol restrictions following behavioral issues and performance declines. Jeremy notes…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1120: Legacies of the 1920s: Hoover and Roosevelt Guest: David Pietrusza The final segment contrasts the presidencies of Herbert Hoo
Legacies of the 1920s: Hoover and Roosevelt Guest: David Pietrusza The final segment contrasts the presidencies of Herbert Hoover and FDR, the last of the six…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1120: A Landslide Victory and the Birth of a New Era Guest: David Pietrusza Warren G. Harding secured one of the most lopsided victorie
A Landslide Victory and the Birth of a New Era Guest: David Pietrusza Warren G. Harding secured one of the most lopsided victories in history, winning 60% of…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1120: Campaigning on the Front Porch and the League of Nations Guest: David Pietrusza The 1920 campaign highlighted a stark contrast in
Campaigning on the Front Porch and the League of Nations Guest: David Pietrusza The 1920 campaign highlighted a stark contrast in styles: Harding's "front…