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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.

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6:45

S8 Ep420: Andrea Stricker evaluates the stressed...

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2026/02/05

Andrea Stricker evaluates the stressed Non-Proliferation Treaty ahead of a review conference, noting Middle Eastproliferation risks and the challenge of deterring near-peer adversaries in an evolving threat environment.1940

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11:04

S8 Ep420: Andrea Stricker analyzes the New START...

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2026/02/05

Andrea Stricker analyzes the New START treaty's expiration, the absence of verification for Russian arsenals, and the rising threat of China's expanding nuclear capabilities challenging strategic stability frameworks.1953

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1:16

S8 Ep419: Andrea Stricker argues the...

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2026/02/05

Andrea Stricker argues the Non-Proliferation Treaty remains historically effective in limiting nuclear states, despite current stresses and the outlier of North Korea which escaped the regime's constraints.1952

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1:09

S8 Ep419: Mary Anastasia O'Grady of the Wall Street...

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2026/02/05

Mary Anastasia O'Grady of the Wall Street Journal discusses the Panamanian Supreme Court's decision to invite China out of the country, rendering concerns about Chinese influence there moot.PANAMA 1910

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1:50

S8 Ep419: Anatol Lieven criticizes the shifting...

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2026/02/05

Anatol Lieven criticizes the shifting narrative regarding the Monroe Doctrine, highlighting the hypocrisy of the US now openly embracing a sphere of influence after decades of denying imperial ambitions.1954

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1:43

S8 Ep419: Veronique de Rugy of the Mercatus Center...

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2026/02/05

Veronique de Rugy of the Mercatus Center argues tariffs act as taxes on Americans, criticizing the administration's erratic implementation for creating damaging business uncertainty that undermines economic planning.1955

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1:07

S8 Ep419: Josh Birenbaum asserts Venezuela must...

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2026/02/05

Josh Birenbaum asserts Venezuela must address corruption and narcotics to stabilize democracy and attract the professional diaspora needed for economic rebuilding after years of socialist mismanagement.1863 VENEZUELA

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1:14

S8 Ep419: Eric Berger details NASA's choice between...

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2026/02/05

Eric Berger details NASA's choice between expensive legacy contracts and cheaper commercial alternatives like Blue Origin for a necessary Mars communication satellite, weighing cost efficiency against institutional inertia.1917

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7:26

S8 Ep415: Guest: Steve Yates. Yates discusses...

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2026/02/04

Guest: Steve Yates. Yates discusses strategies for dealing with the PRC as an adversary seeking supremacy, emphasizing the need for coordinated Western responses to Chinese ambitions.1935 US CONSOLATE SHANGHAI

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12:14

S8 Ep415: Guest: Steve Yates. Yates examines how...

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2026/02/04

Guest: Steve Yates. Yates examines how allies Australia, Canada, and the UK are seeking favorable trade deals with China, raising concerns about alliance cohesion amid PRC economic pressure.1793

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S8 Ep415: Guest: Rick Fisher. Fisher details China's...

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2026/02/04

Guest: Rick Fisher. Fisher details China's century-long plan for space supremacy, warning that Beijing's strategic investments in space technology pose a significant threat to American dominance.1955

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8:49

S8 Ep415: Guest: Rebecca Grant. Grant compares U.S....

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2026/02/04

Guest: Rebecca Grant. Grant compares U.S. carrier capabilities into the future against China's naval expansion plans, assessing the shifting balance of power in the Pacific.1936 CV2, CV3, CV4

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S8 Ep415: Guest: John Cochrane. Cochrane discusses...

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2026/02/04

Guest: John Cochrane. Cochrane discusses the demand for foreign investment, examining how capital flows impact the U.S. economy and the complexities of managing trade imbalances.1925 DUTCH MARINES IN SHANGHAI

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10:50

S8 Ep415: Guest: John Cochrane. Cochrane analyzes the...

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2026/02/04

Guest: John Cochrane. Cochrane analyzes the inadequacy of tariffs as an economic tool, explaining why they fail to achieve their intended goals and often harm domestic consumers and businesses1965 SHANGHAI

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7:12

S8 Ep415: Guest: Grant Newsham. Newsham critiques...

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2026/02/04

Guest: Grant Newsham. Newsham critiques the weaknesses of national security studies that expect Chinese attack only at Taiwan, arguing this narrow focus leaves the U.S. vulnerable to broader PRC strategic threats.1793

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10:38

S8 Ep415: Guest: Grant Newsham. Newsham discusses the...

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2026/02/04

Guest: Grant Newsham. Newsham discusses the PLA purge of leadership, analyzing the implications of Xi Jinping'sremoval of top military officials and what it signals about internal instability within China's armed forces.1903

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S8 Ep414: SHOW SCHEDULE 2-3-2026

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2026/02/03

SHOW SCHEDULE 2-3-20261882 CONSTANTINOPLEGuest: Elizabeth Peek. Peek discusses Trump's nomination of hawk Kevin Warsh for Federal ReserveChairman, noting the immediate drop in precious metals and potential monetary policy shifts. Guest: Elizabeth Peek. Peek predicts Democrats will take the House in midterms, forcing Trump to rely on executive actions and non-traditional voter turnout to maintain his agenda. Guest: Judy Dempsey. Dempsey analyzes the stalemated Ukraine conflict, noting European

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S8 Ep413: Guest: Gregory Copley. Copley discusses...

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2026/02/03

Guest: Gregory Copley. Copley discusses the Epstein scandal involving Lord Mandelson and Prince Andrew, suggesting King Charles is distancing the monarchy from these revelations to protect the institution.1901 COMMONS

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S8 Ep413: Guest: Gregory Copley. Copley details a...

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2026/02/03

Guest: Gregory Copley. Copley details a civil war within the CCP as Xi Jinping purges military leaders, risking regime collapse while Western leaders ignore China's economic hollowing.1903

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S8 Ep413: Guest: Gregory Copley. Copley observes...

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2026/02/03

Guest: Gregory Copley. Copley observes Russia targeting Ukrainian infrastructure to pressure the public, noting that despite Western support, Moscow retains the upper hand while demanding territorial concessions.1941 UKRAINE

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