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The John Batchelor Show

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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8:48

S8 Ep447: Guest: Captain James Fanell (Ret.). With...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/02/12

Guest: Captain James Fanell (Ret.). With carrier groups near Iran and Venezuela, Fanell discusses the threat of anti-ship missiles in choke points and the necessity of naval power to deter adversaries.1746

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9:03

S8 Ep447: Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Scientists link...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/02/12

Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Scientists link Enceladus to Saturn's aurora; radar data suggests a lava tube exists on Venus, and archives reveal Pluto retains an atmosphere despite its distance from the sun.1951

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10:36

S8 Ep447: Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Starfish Space wins...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/02/12

Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Starfish Space wins Pentagon contracts for satellite servicing; a new constellation, Logos, enters the market, while India plans an ambitious lunar sample return mission.1931

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7:55

S8 Ep447: Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Musk announces SpaceX...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/02/12

Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Musk announces SpaceX will prioritize the Moon before Mars; regulatory approvals for Starship launches are pending, while Voyager Space secures a management contract for ISS operations.1906. WELLS. MARTIAN

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9:55

S8 Ep447: Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Persistent hydrogen...

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2026/02/12

Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Persistent hydrogen leaks delay the Artemis 2 mission; Zimmerman questions Administrator Isaacman's move to reduce reliance on private contractors, fearing it may stifle efficiency and innovation.1940. GODDARD. ROSWELL.

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11:07

S8 Ep447: Guest: Simon Constable. As Storm Nills...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/02/12

Guest: Simon Constable. As Storm Nills approaches France, Constable reports on rising copper prices and volatile gold, while noting UK PM Starmer faces severe political pressure from opposition parties.MONET

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8:32

S8 Ep447: Guest: Ivana Stradner. Russia employs "TV...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/02/12

Guest: Ivana Stradner. Russia employs "TV BRICS" and information warfare to control narratives in the Global South, aiming to undermine Western influence and establish a multipolar world order without using kinetic force.1865 KOLKATA

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4:35

S8 Ep447: Guest: Mark Clifford. Clifford condemns UK...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/02/12

Guest: Mark Clifford. Clifford condemns UK PM Starmer for failing to demand Jimmy Lai's release during his Chinavisit, accusing the leader of prioritizing trade over the safety of British citizens.1793 CHINA

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13:14

S8 Ep447: Guest: Mark Clifford. Clifford details the...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/02/12

Guest: Mark Clifford. Clifford details the sentencing of British citizen Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison, arguing Chinais using the case to signal it will crush any dissent regardless of international prestige.1904 SHANGHAI

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1:39

S8 Ep446: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Captain...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/02/12

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Captain James Fanell. Fanell discusses whether Iran or Venezuela possess "carrier killer" missiles and the potential threat hypersonic weapons pose to U.S. Navy vessels in the region.1954

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1:16

S8 Ep446: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Ivana...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/02/12

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Ivana Stradner. Stradner argues that while the U.S. understands information warfare, Washington currently lacks the necessary risk tolerance to effectively counter Russia's control of the narrative.1932

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2:05

S8 Ep446: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Craig Unger....

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/02/12

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Craig Unger. Unger explains the rift between Trump and Epstein, citing a real estate deal involving a Russian buyer as the primary cause for their falling out.1953

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1:23

S8 Ep446: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Bob...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/02/12

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Zimmerman explains the mechanism behind Saturn'sauroras, describing how material from the moon Enceladus travels along magnetic field lines to the planet's poles.1618

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2:22

S8 Ep445: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Mark...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/02/11

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Mark Clifford. Clifford discusses Jimmy Lai's imprisonment and argues that China's crackdown in Hong Kong foreshadows its aggressive bullying tactics against Taiwan, Japan, and the West.1793

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1:32

S8 Ep445: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Bob...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/02/11

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Zimmerman details Starfish's $154 million Pentagoncontract using space tugs to service and de-orbit satellites, highlighting the growing commercialization of low Earthorbit.1957

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7:01

S8 Ep427: SHOW SCHEDULE 2-6-2026

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/02/07

1910 CARTHAGE1.Jeff Bliss reports on allegations that Mayor Bass altered an after-action report regarding the Pacific Palisades fire to hide resource deployment failures during the disaster response in Los Angeles.2.Jeff Bliss notes Governor Newsom promotes high-speed rail despite a nearby fire and no track laid, while facing skepticism about his presidential potential and California's ongoing infrastructure struggles.3.Gene Marks discusses high small business confidence, the resilience of plumbing

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6:40

S8 Ep426: CBob Zimmerman details findings of water...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/02/07

Bob Zimmerman details findings of water and organics on an interstellar comet, discusses the unknowns of space reproduction, and dismisses sensationalism regarding Jupiter's diameter measurements in recent headlines.1951

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13:00

S8 Ep426: Bob Zimmerman of Behind the Black discusses...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/02/07

Bob Zimmerman of Behind the Black discusses Axiom's upcoming ISS missions, various European startups, and critiques crony capitalism regarding government subsidies for Starlink's rural internet access.1958

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9:01

S8 Ep426: Jim McTague notes steady but quiet business...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/02/07

Jim McTague notes steady but quiet business activity in Lancaster, describes local approval for a new data center, and reports on overlooked global cod shortages affecting seafood markets.1910 SCRANTON

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8:48

S8 Ep426: Lorenzo Fiori reports on the opening...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/02/07

Lorenzo Fiori reports on the opening ceremony excitement, improved snow conditions in the Alps, and Prime Minister Meloni's strong leadership presence at the Milan Winter Olympics.1914 DOLOMITE ALPS

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