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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 Ep1081: review: Colonel Jeff McCausland explains how Minie ball technology increased lethal ranges at Gettysburg. While accuracy improved
review: Colonel Jeff McCausland explains how Minie ball technology increased lethal ranges at Gettysburg. While accuracy improved significantly, military…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1083: SCHEDULE OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-1--2026.
SCHEDULE OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-1--2026.1804 GREENWICHRick Fisher discusses China's Tiangong space station, which is set to double in size by 2030 and…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1082: STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING GORDON CHANG, RICK FISHER, JIM FANELL, STEVE YATES, 7-1-26
STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING GORDON CHANG, RICK FISHER, JIM FANELL, STEVE YATES, 7-1-261962 LAIKAThese transcript excerpts…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1081: Justin Leopold Cohen discusses the trilateral framework between Israel, Lebanon, and the U.S. that aims to disarm Hezbollah, t
Justin Leopold Cohen discusses the trilateral framework between Israel, Lebanon, and the U.S. that aims to disarm Hezbollah, though the group has rejected the…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1081: Anne Stevenson-Yang describes the collapse of China's real estate market, where half-empty apartment towers in ghost cities now o
Anne Stevenson-Yang describes the collapse of China's real estate market, where half-empty apartment towers in ghost cities now offer cheap rent to young…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1081: Michael Bernstam reports that Ukrainian drone strikes have taken 28% of Russian oil refineries out of commission, causing widespr
Michael Bernstam reports that Ukrainian drone strikes have taken 28% of Russian oil refineries out of commission, causing widespread fuel shortages and forcing…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1081: Simon Constable reports on the breaking of a severe European heat wave and shifting commodity prices, with Brent crude seeing a s
Simon Constable reports on the breaking of a severe European heat wave and shifting commodity prices, with Brentcrude seeing a significant drop. In the UK…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1081: Professor Evan Ellis discusses the U.S. decision not to renew the USMCA, maintaining leverage over Mexico regarding security and
Professor Evan Ellis discusses the U.S. decision not to renew the USMCA, maintaining leverage over Mexico regarding security and immigration. In Argentina, a…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1081: Professor Evan Ellis reports that Keiko Fujimori is the declared victor in Peru's election, promising a pro-security, pro-U.S. ag
Professor Evan Ellis reports that Keiko Fujimori is the declared victor in Peru's election, promising a pro-security, pro-U.S. agenda despite continued…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1081: Professor Evan Ellis analyzes the challenges facing President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella, who must reverse fiscal mismanageme
Professor Evan Ellis analyzes the challenges facing President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella, who must reverse fiscal mismanagement while navigating a divided…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1081: Professor Evan Ellis discusses the two massive earthquakes that struck Venezuela, causing widespread destruction due to corrupt b
Professor Evan Ellis discusses the two massive earthquakes that struck Venezuela, causing widespread destruction due to corrupt building practices and…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1081: Bob Zimmerman reports research showing weightlessness harms reproduction in mice, suggesting humans will need artificial gravity
Bob Zimmerman reports research showing weightlessness harms reproduction in mice, suggesting humans will need artificial gravity for long-term missions. On…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1081: Bob Zimmerman examines new spaceports in Sweden, Oman, and Australia, noting geographical and financial challenges. He criticizes
Bob Zimmerman examines new spaceports in Sweden, Oman, and Australia, noting geographical and financial challenges. He criticizes India's ISRO for a lack of…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1081: Bob Zimmerman reports that NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman is streamlining the Artemis program by focusing on a lunar base and
Bob Zimmerman reports that NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman is streamlining the Artemis program by focusing on a lunar base and leveraging private sector…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1081: Bob Zimmerman discusses Rocket Lab's acquisition of Iridium for $8 billion, signaling a trend toward vertical integration. He als
Bob Zimmerman discusses Rocket Lab's acquisition of Iridium for $8 billion, signaling a trend toward vertical integration. He also covers Blue Origin's…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1081: Gordon Chang and Steve Yates discuss the alarm in Beijing after a small aircraft crashed into the CITIC Tower, highlighting vulne
Gordon Chang and Steve Yates discuss the alarm in Beijing after a small aircraft crashed into the CITIC Tower, highlighting vulnerabilities in China's air…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1081: Steve Yates analyzes China's Ethnic Unity Law, which codifies ethnonationalism and criminalizes the denial of Chinese identity ev
Steve Yates analyzes China's Ethnic Unity Law, which codifies ethnonationalism and criminalizes the denial of Chinese identity even for those outside the PRC…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1081: Jim Fanell explains China's "salami slicing" tactics in the maritime domain, using law enforcement vessels to claim sovereign jur
Jim Fanell explains China's "salami slicing" tactics in the maritime domain, using law enforcement vessels to claim sovereign jurisdiction over waters east of…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1081: Rick Fisher discusses China's Tiangong space station, which is set to double in size by 2030 and host international partners. He
Rick Fisher discusses China's Tiangong space station, which is set to double in size by 2030 and host international partners. He highlights dual-use military…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1080: Rick Fisher explores China's ambitious plans for a successor space station and lunar presence. He highlights their goal of total
Rick Fisher explores China's ambitious plans for a successor space station and lunar presence. He highlights their goal of total domination over the Earth-moon…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1080: Michael Bernstam discusses Putin's admission of "difficulties" as Ukrainian drones target refineries and the shadow fleet. He war
Michael Bernstam discusses Putin's admission of "difficulties" as Ukrainian drones target refineries and the shadow fleet. He warns that a desperate leader…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1080: Simon Constable reports on a severe heatwave in southern France that impaired cognitive function. He shares the collective relief
Simon Constable reports on a severe heatwave in southern France that impaired cognitive function. He shares the collective relief felt as temperatures finally…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1080: Evan Ellis analyzes Peru's rightward political shift and its implications for Chinese influence. He suggests that while economic
Evan Ellis analyzes Peru's rightward political shift and its implications for Chinese influence. He suggests that while economic ties remain strong, Peru may…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1080: Captain James Fanell details China's tactical shift east of Taiwan, using law enforcement vessels to assert jurisdictional contro
Captain James Fanell details China's tactical shift east of Taiwan, using law enforcement vessels to assert jurisdictional control. This "salami slicing"…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1080: Bob Zimmerman discusses the necessity of transparency after rocket failures. He argues that honesty prevents the culture of fear
Bob Zimmerman discusses the necessity of transparency after rocket failures. He argues that honesty prevents the culture of fear seen in the Soviet Union…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1079: All sixteen already carry tail numbers 1–16 in the version just above, in source order. Here's the clean copy: **The Sloppy Memo
SCHEDULE OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-30-261893 HMS INFLEXIBLEThe Sloppy Memo of Understanding and Iran's Control of the Strait of Hormuz. Guest: Jonathan…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1078: STREAMING MAKING OF THE JBS, 6-30-2026
STREAMING MAKING OF THE JBS, 6-30-20261903The provided transcript features a dialogue between John Batchelor and Thaddeus McCotter regarding the geopolitical…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1077: Affordability, Energy Prices, and the Short-Term Gains of Midterm Politics. Guest: Thaddeus McCotter. McCotter observes that all
Affordability, Energy Prices, and the Short-Term Gains of Midterm Politics. Guest: Thaddeus McCotter. McCotter observes that all foreign policy eventually…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1077: Domestic Politics, Midterm Perils, and the SAVE Act. Guest: Thaddeus McCotter. Thaddeus McCotter analyzes the upcoming midterms,
Domestic Politics, Midterm Perils, and the SAVE Act. Guest: Thaddeus McCotter. Thaddeus McCotter analyzes the upcoming midterms, noting that Democrats have…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1077: The Mystery of Third-Party Litigation Finance and its Taxation. Guest: Michael Toth. Toth explains the emergence of third-party l
The Mystery of Third-Party Litigation Finance and its Taxation. Guest: Michael Toth. Toth explains the emergence of third-party litigation finance, where…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1077: Disparate Impact, Merit-Based Admissions, and Federal Contracting Reforms. Guest: Michael Toth. Michael Toth discusses the histor
Disparate Impact, Merit-Based Admissions, and Federal Contracting Reforms. Guest: Michael Toth. Michael Toth discusses the historical use of "disparate impact"…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1077: King Charles III and the Revitalization of the Royal Navy. Guest: Gregory Copley. Copley highlights King Charles III's personal c
King Charles III and the Revitalization of the Royal Navy. Guest: Gregory Copley. Copley highlights King Charles III's personal connection to the Royal Navy…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1077: Global Defense Shifts in a Multipolar World and the End of Intervention. Guest: Gregory Copley. Copley examines the shift toward
Global Defense Shifts in a Multipolar World and the End of Intervention. Guest: Gregory Copley. Copley examines the shift toward a multipolar world as…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1077: Chilly Conflicts and Fractured Leadership in the Strait of Hormuz. Guest: Gregory Copley. Copley describes the current situation
Chilly Conflicts and Fractured Leadership in the Strait of Hormuz. Guest: Gregory Copley. Copley describes the current situation in the Strait of Hormuz as a…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1077: The UK's Changing Guard: Andy Burnham and the Defense Budget Black Hole. Guest: Gregory Copley. Gregory Copley discusses the rise
The UK's Changing Guard: Andy Burnham and the Defense Budget Black Hole. Guest: Gregory Copley. Gregory Copley discusses the rise of Andy Burnham in Britain…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1077: Diplomatic Failures and the Unsuccessful Campaign to Quell Iran. Guest: Peter Berkowitz. Berkowitz criticizes the administration
Diplomatic Failures and the Unsuccessful Campaign to Quell Iran. Guest: Peter Berkowitz. Berkowitz criticizes the administration for failing to prepare the…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1077: Critiquing the 14-Point Memo of Understanding and Operation Epic Fury. Guest: Peter Berkowitz. Peter Berkowitz analyzes the 14-po
Critiquing the 14-Point Memo of Understanding and Operation Epic Fury. Guest: Peter Berkowitz. Peter Berkowitz analyzes the 14-point Memo of Understanding…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1077: The Escalating Persecution of Christians Within the Islamic Republic of Iran. Guest: Mariam Wahba. Mariam Wahba describes how the
The Escalating Persecution of Christians Within the Islamic Republic of Iran. Guest: Mariam Wahba. Mariam Wahba describes how the Iranian regime is using…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1077: The Ankara NATO Summit and Ukraine's Offensive Against Russia. Guest: Judy Dempsey and Thaddeus McCotter. Dempsey and McCotter pr
The Ankara NATO Summit and Ukraine's Offensive Against Russia. Guest: Judy Dempsey and Thaddeus McCotter. Dempsey and McCotter preview the NATO summit in…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1077: Volkswagen Layoffs and the Debate Over German Military Conscription. Guest: Judy Dempsey and Thaddeus McCotter. Judy Dempsey repo
Volkswagen Layoffs and the Debate Over German Military Conscription. Guest: Judy Dempsey and Thaddeus McCotter. Judy Dempsey reports on the crisis at…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1077: Indefinite IDF Deployments in the Levant and the Strengthening of Turkey. Guest: Jonathan Schanzer. Schanzer explains that the ID
Indefinite IDF Deployments in the Levant and the Strengthening of Turkey. Guest: Jonathan Schanzer. Schanzer explains that the IDF will remain in Lebanon and…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1077: The Sloppy Memo of Understanding and Iran's Control of the Strait of Hormuz. Guest: Jonathan Schanzer. Batchelor and Schanzer dis
The Sloppy Memo of Understanding and Iran's Control of the Strait of Hormuz. Guest: Jonathan Schanzer.Batchelor and Schanzer discuss a "sloppily" written Memo…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1076: Preview for Later Today: Judy Dempsey. Resident Specialist at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Berlin, specializin
Preview for Later Today: Judy Dempsey. Resident Specialist at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Berlin, specializing in European populist…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1076: Preview for Later Today: Jonathan Schanzer. Executive Director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), specializing i
Preview for Later Today: Jonathan Schanzer. Executive Director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), specializing in maritime security…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1075: Preview for Later Today: Peter Berkowitz. Peter Berkowitz critiques the Trump administration's failed negotiations with Iran foll
Preview for Later Today: Peter Berkowitz. Peter Berkowitz critiques the Trump administration's failed negotiations with Iran following a six-week military…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1075: Preview for Later Today: Gregory Copley. Gregory Copley discusses King Charles III's potential role in reviving the Royal Navy du
Preview for Later Today: Gregory Copley. Gregory Copley discusses King Charles III's potential role in reviving the Royal Navy during its current…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1075: Preview for Later Today: Thaddeus McCotter. Thaddeus McCotter reflects on the fleeting relevance of political books detailing int
Preview for Later Today: Thaddeus McCotter. Thaddeus McCotter reflects on the fleeting relevance of political books detailing internal administration leaks and…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1075: Preview for Later Today: Mariam Wahba. Wahba describes how the Iranian regime uses labels like "Christian Zionist" to frame belie
Preview for Later Today: Mariam Wahba. Wahba describes how the Iranian regime uses labels like "Christian Zionist" to frame believers as national security…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1074: SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-29-2026.
SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-29-2026.1950Hussain Haqqani and Bill Roggio discuss the fragile US-Iran ceasefire and a flawed memorandum concerning the Strait…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1073: Gordon Chang challenges China's manufacturing numbers as "science fiction" and the promotion of robotics to hide massive youth
Gordon Chang challenges China's manufacturing numbers as "science fiction" and the promotion of robotics to hide massive youth unemployment. Chang explains…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1073: David Maxwell and Gordon Chang analyze North Korea's "salami slicing" strategy in the DMZ designed to normalize its activities. M
David Maxwell and Gordon Chang analyze North Korea's "salami slicing" strategy in the DMZ designed to normalize its activities. Maxwell warns Kim Jong-un seeks…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1073: Ahmad Sharawi documents Hamas's presence in Turkey, where senior operatives enjoy sanctuary to plot attacks in the West Bank. Sha
Ahmad Sharawi documents Hamas's presence in Turkey, where senior operatives enjoy sanctuary to plot attacks in the West Bank. Sharawi notes Turkey provides a…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1073: Henry Sokolski examines the stalemate over Iran's nuclear program following a previous B2 raid. Sokolski notes Iran refuses IAEA
Henry Sokolski examines the stalemate over Iran's nuclear program following a previous B2 raid. Sokolski notes Iranrefuses IAEA inspections at damaged uranium…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1073: Edmund Fitton-Brown and Bill Roggio discuss the instability of the Iran MOU and the upcoming Doha talks. He contrasts this with a
Edmund Fitton-Brown and Bill Roggio discuss the instability of the Iran MOU and the upcoming Doha talks. He contrasts this with a balanced Israel-Lebanon…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1073: Edmund Fitton-Brown critiques the UN's "toxic obsession" with Israel and its lack of evidence regarding genocide claims. Fitton-B
Edmund Fitton-Brown critiques the UN's "toxic obsession" with Israel and its lack of evidence regarding genocide claims. Fitton-Brown highlights how China and…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1073: John Hardie and Bill Roggio report on Russian fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian long-range drone strikes on refineries. Hardie n
John Hardie and Bill Roggio report on Russian fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian long-range drone strikes on refineries. Hardie notes this crisis breaks…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1073: Richard Epstein critiques the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision allowing the President to fire independent commission heads. Epstein a
Richard Epstein critiques the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision allowing the President to fire independent commission heads. Epstein argues this undermines the…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1073: David Daoud and Bill Roggio analyze "pilot zones" as a mechanism to hold Lebanon's feet to the fire regarding Hezbollah's disarma
David Daoud and Bill Roggio analyze "pilot zones" as a mechanism to hold Lebanon's feet to the fire regarding Hezbollah's disarmament. Daoud warns that if the…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1073: David Daoud explores the Israel-Lebanon security deal and the IDF's destruction of a major Hezbollah arsenal. Daoud explains the
David Daoud explores the Israel-Lebanon security deal and the IDF's destruction of a major Hezbollah arsenal. Daoud explains the concept of "pilot zones" where…
The John Batchelor ShowS8 Ep1073: Jonathan Sayeh and Bill Roggio investigate reports of damaged historic sites in Iran, suggesting they are Iranian information ope
Jonathan Sayeh and Bill Roggio investigate reports of damaged historic sites in Iran, suggesting they are Iranian information operations. Schanzer explains…