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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 Ep1099: Ahmad Sharawi. Sharawi discusses Syria's attempt to regain political influence in Lebanon without military intervention. He descr
Ahmad Sharawi. Sharawi discusses Syria's attempt to regain political influence in Lebanon without military intervention. He describes the newly formed Syrian…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1099: Mary Anastasia O'Grady. O'Grady explains that Trump's refusal to renew USMCA creates investor uncertainty but no immediate trade
Mary Anastasia O'Grady. O'Grady explains that Trump's refusal to renew USMCA creates investor uncertainty but no immediate trade changes. She highlights the…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1099: Edmund Fitton-Brown. Fitton-Brown describes Houthis as autonomous Iranian proxies testing regional blockades. He notes Oman serve
Edmund Fitton-Brown. Fitton-Brown describes Houthis as autonomous Iranian proxies testing regional blockades. He notes Oman serves as a critical, unpressured…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1099: Edmund Fitton-Brown. Fitton-Brown highlights the suspicious absence of Mojtaba Khamenei from his father's funeral, suggesting he
Edmund Fitton-Brown. Fitton-Brown highlights the suspicious absence of Mojtaba Khamenei from his father's funeral, suggesting he is incapacitated. He also…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1099: Janatan Sayeh. Sayeh details how the Iranian regime used the Ayatollah's funeral to project false stability amidst paranoia. He r
Janatan Sayeh. Sayeh details how the Iranian regime used the Ayatollah's funeral to project false stability amidst paranoia. He reports increased internal…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1099: John Hardie. Hardie observes a more supportive U.S. stance toward Ukraine's long-range strikes. He suggests Putin is isolated, re
John Hardie. Hardie observes a more supportive U.S. stance toward Ukraine's long-range strikes. He suggests Putin is isolated, receiving flawed military…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1099: David Daoud. Daoud critiques U.S. policy for treating Lebanon as a sovereign state, ignoring Hezbollah's deep social and politica
David Daoud. Daoud critiques U.S. policy for treating Lebanon as a sovereign state, ignoring Hezbollah's deep social and political integration. He warns that…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1099: David Daoud. Daoud argues the Lebanese Armed Forces are unlikely to confront Hezbollah, potentially facilitating performative sec
David Daoud. Daoud argues the Lebanese Armed Forces are unlikely to confront Hezbollah, potentially facilitating performative security checks. He stresses that…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1099: Samuel Ben-Ur discusses the immense difficulty of rebuilding Gaza while Hamas remains in power. He notes Hamas uses reconstructio
Samuel Ben-Ur discusses the immense difficulty of rebuilding Gaza while Hamas remains in power. He notes Hamas uses reconstruction as a political tool, often…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1099: Samuel Ben~Ur views the resignation of a Hamas official as a cosmetic tactic to maintain control over Gaza. Despite military setb
Samuel Ben~Ur views the resignation of a Hamas official as a cosmetic tactic to maintain control over Gaza. Despite military setbacks, Hamas continues…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1099: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa. Esclusa details how narco-trafficking infected the São Paulo Forum, causing leftist le
Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa. Esclusa details how narco-trafficking infected the São Paulo Forum, causing leftist leaders to reject democratic…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1099: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa. Esclusa details the Venezuelan regime's negligent earthquake response, focusing on hid
Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa. Esclusa details the Venezuelan regime's negligent earthquake response, focusing on hiding illicit assets rather than…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1099: Bill Roggio. Roggio emphasizes that Hezbollah's core goal remains Israel's destruction, rendering diplomatic ceasefires ineffecti
Bill Roggio. Roggio emphasizes that Hezbollah's core goal remains Israel's destruction, rendering diplomatic ceasefires ineffective. He also warns that Syria's…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1099: Bill Roggio. Roggio explains Pakistan's classification as a "friendly" nation by Iran, highlighting its role as a deceptive
Bill Roggio. Roggio explains Pakistan's classification as a "friendly" nation by Iran, highlighting its role as a deceptive mediator. He cautions that…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1098: Mary O'Grady highlights how the USMCA makes North America globally competitive. By integrating markets and labor across the US, M
Mary O'Grady highlights how the USMCA makes North America globally competitive. By integrating markets and labor across the US, Mexico, and Canada, the region…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1097: Preview for Later Today: Alan Tonelson analyzes trade tensions between the US and Canada. He stresses that continental integratio
Preview for Later Today: Alan Tonelson analyzes trade tensions between the US and Canada. He stresses that continental integration remains vital, noting that…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1096: Preview for Later Today: Analyst Bruce Bechtol discusses Xi Jinping's visit to North Korea, noting Kim Jong-un's increased levera
Preview for Later Today: Analyst Bruce Bechtol discusses Xi Jinping's visit to North Korea, noting Kim Jong-un'sincreased leverage as a weapons supplier. Kim…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1096: Preview for Later Today: Former UK Ambassador Edmund Fitton-Brown examines Iran's attempt to control the Strait of Hormuz. He hig
Preview for Later Today: Former UK Ambassador Edmund Fitton-Brown examines Iran's attempt to control the Strait of Hormuz. He highlights Oman's critical role…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1096: Preview for Later Today: Janatyn Sayeh of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies details Iranian threats against US and Israel
Preview for Later Today: Janatyn Sayeh of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies details Iranian threats against US and Israeli leadership. He warns that…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1096: Preview for Later Today: Alejandro Peña Esclusa, a Venezuelan opposition member, warns that supporting the Rodriguez regime over
Preview for Later Today: Alejandro Peña Esclusa, a Venezuelan opposition member, warns that supporting the Rodriguez regime over elected officials like Machado…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1095: Gaius and Germanicus discuss the ubiquity of the term "multipolar" in modern political discourse. Germanicus dismisses the word
Gaius and Germanicus discuss the ubiquity of the term "multipolar" in modern political discourse. Germanicusdismisses the word as a "badge word" or a "secret…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1095: Gaius and Germanicus examine the escalating tensions between Poland and Russia. They analyze reports regarding Polish Prime Minis
Gaius and Germanicus examine the escalating tensions between Poland and Russia. They analyze reports regarding Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's warnings of…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1095: Gaius and Germanicus discuss the concept of "honest graft" in the American republic from their perspective in 92 AD Londinium. Th
Gaius and Germanicus discuss the concept of "honest graft" in the American republic from their perspective in 92 AD Londinium. They define honest graft as the…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1094: Professor William Taubman, guest author, concludes that following his departure from the Pentagon in 1968, which Johnson orchestr
Professor William Taubman, guest author, concludes that following his departure from the Pentagon in 1968, which Johnson orchestrated out of concern for his…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1094: Professor William Taubman, guest author, reveals that by 1966, McNamara was a secret opponent of the war, admitting to aides that
Professor William Taubman, guest author, reveals that by 1966, McNamara was a secret opponent of the war, admitting to aides that he desperately wanted to…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1094: Professor William Taubman, guest author, describes how McNamara's loyalty to LBJ even extended to acting as a political spy, repo
Professor William Taubman, guest author, describes how McNamara's loyalty to LBJ even extended to acting as a political spy, reporting on the Kennedys' private…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1094: Professor William Taubman, guest author, explains that LBJ deeply admired McNamara's efficiency, often summoning his family to th
Professor William Taubman, guest author, explains that LBJ deeply admired McNamara's efficiency, often summoning his family to the White House for "barbecue"…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1094: Professor William Taubman, guest author, recounts how the assassination of JFK forged a deep, "opaque" bond between McNamara and
Professor William Taubman, guest author, recounts how the assassination of JFK forged a deep, "opaque" bond between McNamara and Jackie Kennedy, as he spent…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1094: Professor William Taubman, guest author, describes how, after the war, McNamara joined the "Whiz Kids" at Ford Motor Company, ris
Professor William Taubman, guest author, describes how, after the war, McNamara joined the "Whiz Kids" at Ford Motor Company, rising to become president…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1094: Professor William Taubman, guest author, explains that McNamara's intellectual journey began at Berkeley and Harvard Business Sch
Professor William Taubman, guest author, explains that McNamara's intellectual journey began at Berkeley and Harvard Business School, where he was consistently…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1094: Professor William Taubman, guest author, recounts how, in March 1945, Robert McNamara served on Guam as a statistical advisor to
Professor William Taubman, guest author, recounts how, in March 1945, Robert McNamara served on Guam as a statistical advisor to General Curtis LeMay, where he…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1093: George Black, guest author, concludes with the ongoing effort to address the war's legacy, which reached a milestone in 2019 wi
George Black, guest author, concludes with the ongoing effort to address the war's legacy, which reached a milestone in 2019 with a bipartisan gathering at…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1093: George Black, guest author, describes how, in the late 1990s, the Canadian organization Hatfield Associates collaborated with the
George Black, guest author, describes how, in the late 1990s, the Canadian organization Hatfield Associates collaborated with the Vietnamese 1080 Committee to…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1093: George Black, guest author, explains that the mid-1990s marked a turning point as Bill Clinton moved toward diplomatic normalizat
George Black, guest author, explains that the mid-1990s marked a turning point as Bill Clinton moved toward diplomatic normalization with Vietnam in 1995…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1093: George Black, guest author, recounts how, in the aftermath of the war, the United States struggled with the trauma of its first m
George Black, guest author, recounts how, in the aftermath of the war, the United States struggled with the trauma of its first major defeat, often looking for…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1093: George Black, guest author, describes how Manus Campbell's experience in the mountains of I Corps was defined by the arbitrarines
George Black, guest author, describes how Manus Campbell's experience in the mountains of I Corps was defined by the arbitrariness of death and survival. His…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1093: George Black, guest author, introduces two central protagonists, Manus Campbell and Chuck Searcy, who arrived in Vietnam in June
George Black, guest author, introduces two central protagonists, Manus Campbell and Chuck Searcy, who arrived in Vietnam in June 1967. Campbell, a young Marine…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1093: George Black, guest author, explains that by 1965, the United States escalated the conflict by deploying Marines to Da Nang to pr
George Black, guest author, explains that by 1965, the United States escalated the conflict by deploying Marines to Da Nang to protect the airfield. This…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1093: George Black, guest author, recounts how, in May 1959, the North Vietnamese leadership held a critical meeting in Hanoi to determ
George Black, guest author, recounts how, in May 1959, the North Vietnamese leadership held a critical meeting in Hanoi to determine the future of their…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1092: Geoffrey Wawro, guest author, concludes that after the 1973 peace deal, the NVA rebuilt their forces, confident that a distracte
Geoffrey Wawro, guest author, concludes that after the 1973 peace deal, the NVA rebuilt their forces, confident that a distracted US government—weakened by…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1092: Geoffrey Wawro, guest author, describes how Nixon's "Vietnamization" policy aimed to prepare the South Vietnamese army (ARVN) to
Geoffrey Wawro, guest author, describes how Nixon's "Vietnamization" policy aimed to prepare the South Vietnamesearmy (ARVN) to fight independently through…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1092: Geoffrey Wawro, guest author, explains that in 1970, Nixon ordered an incursion into Cambodia to destroy NVA supply dumps and the
Geoffrey Wawro, guest author, explains that in 1970, Nixon ordered an incursion into Cambodia to destroy NVA supply dumps and the Ho Chi Minh Trail extensions…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1092: Geoffrey Wawro, guest author, details how Richard Nixon derailed peace talks in 1968 through Anna Chennault, promising South Viet
Geoffrey Wawro, guest author, details how Richard Nixon derailed peace talks in 1968 through Anna Chennault, promising South Vietnamese President Thieu a…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1092: Geoffrey Wawro, guest author, recounts how, in January 1968, the Tet Offensive was launched by the NVA and Viet Cong to deliver a
Geoffrey Wawro, guest author, recounts how, in January 1968, the Tet Offensive was launched by the NVA and Viet Cong to deliver a knockout blow to the South…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1092: Geoffrey Wawro, guest author, describes how Westmoreland's strategy consisted of three phases: a massive logistical buildup, crus
Geoffrey Wawro, guest author, describes how Westmoreland's strategy consisted of three phases: a massive logistical buildup, crushing search-and-destroy…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1092: Geoffrey Wawro, guest author, explains that General Westmoreland introduced the "search and destroy" concept, aiming to use super
Geoffrey Wawro, guest author, explains that General Westmoreland introduced the "search and destroy" concept, aiming to use superior US mobility and technology…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1092: Geoffrey Wawro, guest author, explores the Gulf of Tonkin incident in August 1964, which served as a political catalyst for the V
Geoffrey Wawro, guest author, explores the Gulf of Tonkin incident in August 1964, which served as a political catalyst for the Vietnam War. Lyndon Johnson and…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1091: Colonel Jeff McCausland reflects on how, following the battle, the war's brutality is mirrored by civil unrest, specifically
Colonel Jeff McCausland reflects on how, following the battle, the war's brutality is mirrored by civil unrest, specifically the deadly 1863 draft riots in New…
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S8 Ep1091: Colonel Jeff McCausland recounts how, on July 3, Robert E. Lee initiates a bold assault aimed at the Union center on Cemetery Rid
Colonel Jeff McCausland recounts how, on July 3, Robert E. Lee initiates a bold assault aimed at the Union center on Cemetery Ridge, though faulty assumptions…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1091: Colonel Jeff McCausland explains that by July 2, the Union Army establishes a formidable "fishhook" defensive formation from Culp
Colonel Jeff McCausland explains that by July 2, the Union Army establishes a formidable "fishhook" defensive formation from Culp's Hill to the Round Tops…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1091: Colonel Jeff McCausland describes how, on the morning of July 1, 1863, Union General John Buford's cavalry identifies Confederate
Colonel Jeff McCausland describes how, on the morning of July 1, 1863, Union General John Buford's cavalry identifies Confederate infantry advancing from the…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1090: Patrick K. O'Donnell, guest author, describes how, in the war's final hours, Robert E. Lee faced a monumental decision: follow
Patrick K. O'Donnell, guest author, describes how, in the war's final hours, Robert E. Lee faced a monumental decision: follow Jefferson Davis's orders to…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1090: Patrick K. O'Donnell, guest author, explains that following Blazer's capture, Harry Harrison Young took command of the Union's sp
Patrick K. O'Donnell, guest author, explains that following Blazer's capture, Harry Harrison Young took command of the Union's special forces assets under Phil…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1090: Patrick K. O'Donnell, guest author, details the final confrontation between Richard Blazer and Mosby's Rangers at Cabletown (or M
Patrick K. O'Donnell, guest author, details the final confrontation between Richard Blazer and Mosby's Rangers at Cabletown (or Meyerstown). After Blazer's…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1090: Patrick K. O'Donnell, guest author, recounts how, by August 1864, General Ulysses S. Grant had grown enraged by the disruption ca
Patrick K. O'Donnell, guest author, recounts how, by August 1864, General Ulysses S. Grant had grown enraged by the disruption caused by irregular partisans…
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S8 Ep1090: Patrick K. O'Donnell, guest author, explains that in the summer of 1864, Confederate General Jubal Early, known as Lee's "mean ol
Patrick K. O'Donnell, guest author, explains that in the summer of 1864, Confederate General Jubal Early, known as Lee's "mean old dog," launched a bold…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1090: Patrick K. O'Donnell, guest author, describes how, in early 1864, the Union launched the Dahlgren Raid, a daring "decapitation ra
Patrick K. O'Donnell, guest author, describes how, in early 1864, the Union launched the Dahlgren Raid, a daring "decapitation raid" aimed at infiltrating…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1090: Patrick K. O'Donnell, guest author, recounts how, in 1863, Richard Blazer emerged as an unlikely Union hero, leading "Blazer's Sc
Patrick K. O'Donnell, guest author, recounts how, in 1863, Richard Blazer emerged as an unlikely Union hero, leading "Blazer's Scouts," also known as the…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1090: Patrick K. O'Donnell, guest author, introduces Captain John Charles Carpenter and the origins of the Jesse Scouts, a Union specia
Patrick K. O'Donnell, guest author, introduces Captain John Charles Carpenter and the origins of the Jesse Scouts, a Union special operations group formed in…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1089: Robert Cwiklik, guest author, explains that the ultimate turning point came when Grant decided to back down from Sheridan's aggre
Robert Cwiklik, guest author, explains that the ultimate turning point came when Grant decided to back down from Sheridan's aggressive mission. As the news…