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S8 Ep346: SEGMENT 7: IRAN EXECUTIONS AND TRUMP'S...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/01/21

SEGMENT 7: IRAN EXECUTIONS AND TRUMP'S PROMISE OF HELP Guest: Jonathan Schanzer (Washington, DC) Schanzer reports on the surge of executions inside Iran as the regime cracks down on dissent. Discussion covers Trump's remarks signaling support for the Iranian people, the brutal nature of the regime's repression, recent execution numbers, and whether American policy shifts could aid those suffering under Tehran's authoritarian rule.

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5:08

S8 Ep346: SEGMENT 6: STARMER'S LEADERSHIP FAILURES...

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2026/01/21

SEGMENT 6: STARMER'S LEADERSHIP FAILURES AND CHINA EMBASSY CONCERNS Guest: Joseph Sternberg (London) Sternberg critiques Prime Minister Keir Starmer's struggling leadership and lack of clear direction for Britain. Discussion turns to Starmer's belated scrutiny of China's massive new London embassy complex, raising security concerns about the sprawling diplomatic compound and questions about why earlier governments permitted its construction without adequate review.

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12:42

S8 Ep346: SEGMENT 5: POWELL VS. TRUMP ON MONETARY...

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2026/01/21

SEGMENT 5: POWELL VS. TRUMP ON MONETARY POLICY Guest: Joseph Sternberg (London) Sternberg analyzes the brewing conflict between Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and President Trump over interest rate policy. Discussion examines Trump's public criticism of Powell, the Fed's independence, inflation concerns, and how this tension between the White House and central bank could shape economic policy and market confidence.

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7:04

S8 Ep346: SEGMENT 4: EU ECONOMY AND TRANSATLANTIC...

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2026/01/21

SEGMENT 4: EU ECONOMY AND TRANSATLANTIC TENSIONS Guest: Judy Dempsey (Carnegie Berlin), Co-Host: Thaddeus McCotter Continued analysis of Europe's economic malaise and political uncertainty ahead of German elections. Dempsey examines how EU leadership plans to navigate Trump's transactional approach to alliances, concerns over tariffs and energy policy, and whether Europe can muster unified responses to American demands on defense and trade.

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12:34

S8 Ep346: SEGMENT 3: EUROPEAN FRUSTRATION WITH...

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2026/01/21

SEGMENT 3: EUROPEAN FRUSTRATION WITH TRUMP'S RETURN Guest: Judy Dempsey (Carnegie Berlin), Co-Host: Thaddeus McCotter Dempsey assesses European anxiety as Trump begins his second term. Discussion covers EU economic stagnation, Germany's struggling industrial base, and widespread frustration among European leaders unprepared for renewed American pressure on trade, defense spending, and NATO commitments. McCotter joins from Detroit offering domestic political perspective.

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6:17

S8 Ep346: SEGMENT 2: MARKETS AND GREENLAND...

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2026/01/21

SEGMENT 2: MARKETS AND GREENLAND CONTROVERSY Guest: Liz Peek Peek analyzes market reactions to the incoming administration and addresses Trump's renewed interest in acquiring Greenland. Discussion covers the strategic importance of Greenland's resources and location, European responses to the proposal, and how this diplomatic imbroglio fits into broader economic and geopolitical considerations facing the new term.

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11:32

S8 Ep346: SEGMENT 1: RETAIL SALES AND ECONOMIC...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/01/21

SEGMENT 1: RETAIL SALES AND ECONOMIC OUTLOOK Guest: Liz Peek Strong retail sales signal consumer confidence as Trump takes office. Peek discusses holiday spending numbers, the stock market's performance, and economic expectations for the new administration. Conversation touches on inflation pressures, interest rate concerns, and whether the economy's momentum can continue under new policy directions.

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2:35

S8 Ep345: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Joseph...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/01/20

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Joseph Sternberg. Sternberg discusses the conflict between the White Houseand Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. While the President correctly argues that high interest rates make federal debt service costly, Sternberg contends that Powell previously compromised the Fed's independence by wading into fiscal policy debates during the 2020 pandemic.1927 FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD

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2:11

S8 Ep344: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Judy...

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2026/01/20

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Judy Dempsey. Dempsey contrasts Europe's expensive but secure power supply with the dire situation in Kyiv, where Russian bombing has destroyed heating and water infrastructure. While the EU struggles with disunity over gas supplies and U.S.-Greenland relations, Ukraine faces a freezing winter with schools closed and a state of emergency.1920 ODESSA

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2:28

S8 Ep344: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Lance...

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2026/01/20

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Lance Gatling. Gatling analyzes the gamble taken by Takaichi Sanae, Japan's first female prime minister, in calling a snap election for February. Despite the ruling party's low polling due to scandals, she boasts a personal approval rating of over 75 percent and seeks a parliamentary mandate to enact long-term policy goals.1931 MATSUYA DEPARTMENT STORE, TOKYO

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S8 Ep344: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Mary Kissel....

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2026/01/20

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Mary Kissel. Kissel describes the President's focus on Greenland as a political diversion from domestic inflation and foreign policy criticisms. However, she notes the move highlights a genuine security issue, citing a former ambassador's claim that Denmark failed to honor a $200 million defense commitment to the island.1940 GREENLAND

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S8 Ep344: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Elizabeth...

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2026/01/20

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Elizabeth Peek. Peek argues that the recent drop in gasoline prices to an average of $2.80 acts as a major tax cut for American consumers. She notes that unlike the anger caused by $5-a-gallon gas under previous leadership, the current retreat in oil prices is significantly benefiting the driving public.1920 LANGLEY AERODROME WASHIGTON DC.

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2:35

S8 Ep344: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Gregory...

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2026/01/20

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Gregory Copley. Copley explains that European states fear the United Stateswill dictate terms regarding Greenland, viewing this as a continuation of post-WWII history. He argues Washington has systematically subordinated allies by compromising their defense industries and autonomy, leaving them as dependent states liable to be "insulted at will."1914 AUSTRALIA IN FRANCE

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S8 Ep343: SHOW SCHEDULE 1-19-2026 Guest: Professor...

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2026/01/20

SHOW SCHEDULE1-19-20261914 FLAG DAY WITH WILSON, BRYAN, ROOSEVELTGuest: Professor Richard Carwardine. Carwardine discusses President James Buchanan's January 4, 1861, national fast day, intended to unite a fracturing nation through prayer and repentance. While old-school Presbyterians like Charles Hodge supported this call for divine intervention, the effort largely failed to forestall war. The event highlighted three distinct groups of religious nationalists: conservative Unionists, anti-slavery

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S8 Ep342: Guest: Brenda Wineapple. The trial ended...

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2026/01/20

Guest: Brenda Wineapple. The trial ended abruptly with a guilty verdict, denying Bryan his closing speech; he died days later, likely due to heat, stress, and diabetes. John Scopes eventually became a geologist and lived a reclusive life, refusing to exploit his fame. Darrow's later career fluctuated, including a controversial defense in the racially charged Massie trial in Hawaii, before his death in 1938, leaving behind a complex legacy beyond the "Inherit the Wind" narrative.1925 BRYAN'S FUNERAL

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S8 Ep342: Guest: Brenda Wineapple. During a stifling...

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2026/01/20

Guest: Brenda Wineapple. During a stifling heatwave, the trial moved outdoors where Darrow executed a shocking maneuver by calling prosecutor William Jennings Bryan to the witness stand. Darrow interrogated Bryan on his literal interpretation of the Bible, questioning stories like Jonah and the whale. Bryan faltered, admitting creation "days" might be metaphorical periods, which undermined his fundamentalist position and allowed Darrow to humiliate him regarding his knowledge of history, geology,

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S8 Ep342: Guest: Brenda Wineapple. The defense...

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2026/01/20

Guest: Brenda Wineapple. The defense suffered a major setback when the judge ruled that their scientific experts could not testify before the jury, forcing them to read affidavits into the record instead. H.L. Mencken, the acerbic journalist who dubbed the event the "Monkey Trial," covered the proceedings. Sympathetic to Darrow and critical of Bryan's"fanatic" views, Mencken influenced public perception, though the jury remained shielded from the scientific evidence the defense hoped to

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S8 Ep342: Guest: Brenda Wineapple. Fundamentalist...

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2026/01/20

Guest: Brenda Wineapple. Fundamentalist Judge John T. Raulston presided over the trial, enjoying the publicity brought by loudspeakers and radio coverage. The defense included civil liberties lawyer Arthur Garfield Hayes, a secular Jew, serving as a constitutional anchor. Meanwhile, William Jennings Bryan arrived as a celebrity in a pith helmet, though Scopes noted Bryan ignored his own diabetes by overeating at dinner, revealing a disconnect between his fundamentalist beliefs and medical

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S8 Ep342: Guest: Brenda Wineapple. Three-time...

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2026/01/20

Guest: Brenda Wineapple. Three-time presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan joined the prosecution to revive his political career and defend fundamentalism. Famous for his populist "Cross of Gold" speech, Bryan had become rigid in his views, advocating for prohibition and a literal reading of the Bible. He viewed the trial as a platform to combat the theory of evolution, which he believed deprived children of a moral center and denied the miracles of creation.1922 WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN

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11:27

S8 Ep342: Guest: Brenda Wineapple. The ACLU, seeking...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/01/20

Guest: Brenda Wineapple. The ACLU, seeking to defend religious liberty and raise its profile, seized upon the Scopescase. While the board considered prestigious constitutional lawyers, the notorious Clarence Darrow volunteered his services pro bono because he viewed the Butler Act as bigoted. Despite the ACLU's hesitation regarding Darrow'scontroversial reputation from the Leopold and Loeb trial, Scopes insisted on having the "street fighter" Darrow defend him against William Jennings Bryan.1925

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