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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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11:35

S8 Ep131: 3/4 Author Charles Burton Recounts MSS...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2025/11/27

3/4 Author Charles Burton Recounts MSS Interrogation; Details Canada's Decade of Failing to Counter Chinese Malign Activity — Charles Burton

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6:29

S8 Ep131: 2/4 Author Charles Burton Recounts MSS...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2025/11/27

2/4 Author Charles Burton Recounts MSS Interrogation; Details Canada's Decade of Failing to Counter Chinese Malign Activity — Charles Burton 1956

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11:20

S8 Ep131: 1/4 Author Charles Burton Recounts MSS...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2025/11/27

1/4 Author Charles Burton Recounts MSS Interrogation; Details Canada's Decade of Failing to Counter Chinese Malign Activity — Charles Burton — Burton recounts his 2018 interrogation by China's Ministry of State Securityregarding his academic research on Chinese political democratization. He asserts that successive Canadian governments have consistently failed to challenge Beijing's malign operations. Burton cites slow responses to Huawei 5G concerns, government secrecy surrounding the

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10:40

S8 Ep131: China's AI War Planning Focuses on...

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2025/11/27

China's AI War Planning Focuses on Deception, Raises Global Thermonuclear Risk — General Blaine Holt — General Holt examines China's PLA war planning, which prioritizes using artificial intelligence for grand deception operations. He argues that fifth-generation warfare, leveraging deepfakes and large language models, is potentially more destructive than nuclear weapons. Holt warns that autonomous AI systems adjudicating warfare decisions—analogous to WarGames—represents a probable future scenario

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9:00

S8 Ep131: Canada's PM Carney Pursues China Trade Ties...

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2025/11/27

Canada's PM Carney Pursues China Trade Ties Despite Warnings of Beijing's Malign Influence and Elite Capture— Charles Burton — Burton analyzes Prime Minister Carney's efforts to strengthen trade relations with China, potentially to offset escalating tensions with the U.S. Burton suggests Carney assumes China will reward policy concessions by opening its markets, though historical precedent demonstrates China routinely offers empty promises. Burton expresses concern that the government is delaying

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8:49

S8 Ep131: PLA Anti-Submarine Warfare Grows, But...

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2025/11/27

PLA Anti-Submarine Warfare Grows, But Taiwan Conflict Will Immediately Escalate to Total War for Ryukyu Islands — Rick Fisher — Fisher notes that the PLA Navy has invested heavily in advanced anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities. However, Japan maintains a meaningful deterrent margin through its new lithium-battery powered submarines. Fisher warns that China cannot impose an effective blockade of Taiwan without invading and occupying the Sakushima Islands (part of the Ryukyu chain),

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9:00

S8 Ep131: China's Property Crisis Deepens as...

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2025/11/27

China's Property Crisis Deepens as State-Owned Giant Vanke Plunges; Export Model Creates International Friction — Fraser Howie — Howie documents the deepening property market crisis, evidenced by the financial collapse of state-owned developer Vanke. The central government avoids massive bailout commitments, converting acute sectoral problems into chronic structural drags that leave municipal and regional banks dangerously exposed. Howie notes that the government's current strategy—relying on

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7:30

S8 Ep131: CONTINUED Hyper-Individualism Since 1968...

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2025/11/27

CONTINUED Hyper-Individualism Since 1968 Has Fractured Civic Communion, Demands Rebuilding of Formative Institutions— Richard Reinsch 1865 FARMVILLE VA

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12:15

S8 Ep131: Hyper-Individualism Since 1968 Has...

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2025/11/26

Hyper-Individualism Since 1968 Has Fractured Civic Communion, Demands Rebuilding of Formative Institutions— Richard Reinsch — Reinsch argues that American politics is fundamentally undermined by a culture of hyper-individualism—a concept emerging around 1968—that divorces citizens from duty, sacrifice, and relational belonging. This cultural fragmentation has destroyed "civic communion" and social cohesion. To reclaim the republic, Reinschcontends citizens must actively resist the breakdown of

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4:39

S8 Ep131: CONTINUED Trump Envoy's Leaked Negotiations...

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2025/11/26

CONTINUED Trump Envoy's Leaked Negotiations Undermine Ukraine Sovereignty; NATO Grapples with Political Will and Manpower Gaps — Colonel Jeff McCausland...

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13:10

S8 Ep131: Trump Envoy's Leaked Negotiations Undermine...

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2025/11/26

Trump Envoy's Leaked Negotiations Undermine Ukraine Sovereignty; NATO Grapples with Political Will and Manpower Gaps — Colonel Jeff McCausland — Colonel McCausland analyzes leaked details revealing Trumpenvoy Steve Witkoff coaching Russian negotiators and proposing Ukrainian territorial concessions, violating fundamental negotiation principles. McCausland believes the war's continuation is the most probable outcome given these dynamics. McCausland assesses NATO readiness, concluding that while

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2:01

S8 Ep121: PREVIEW — John Hardie — Unlikely...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2025/11/24

PREVIEW — John Hardie — Unlikely non-negotiable points in the Ukraine 24/19-point plan. Hardie identifies two critical points Ukraine is unlikely to relinquish during peace negotiations, despite challenging battlefield conditions. These include ceding large swathes of Ukrainian territory and permitting Russia to dictate the size of Ukraine's military. Hardie contends that Russians will be unable to impose such extreme demands, noting that territorial concessions would present domestic political

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1:21

S8 Ep121: PREVIEW — Malcolm Hoenlein — BBC reporting...

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2025/11/24

PREVIEW — Malcolm Hoenlein — BBC reporting distortion in Gaza. Hoenlein documents persistent distortions in BBC coverage of Gaza, noting that reporting relies on information from Hamas operatives posing as journalists. The coverage consistently exaggerates casualty figures, frequently failing to clarify that many deceased were terrorists or died of natural causes. Despite systematic challenges and documented inaccuracies, the BBC continues this problematic practice, even though Hamas operates

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2:05

S8 Ep121: PREVIEW — Alejandro Pina Esclusa — Election...

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2025/11/24

PREVIEW — Alejandro Pina Esclusa — Election fraud risk in Honduras. Maduro is reportedly attempting to steal the pending Honduran election through agents sent to commit fraud. The ballot remains vulnerable, as the communist candidate Ritzi Monalsa is polling last. Fraud represents the only viable alternative for the communist candidate to secure victory. This potential fraud operation, which would ensure the communist candidate wins, is widely known and has been denounced by sources including the

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1:38

S8 Ep121: PREVIEW — Victoria Coates — Winners and...

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2025/11/24

PREVIEW — Victoria Coates — Winners and losers of the Ukraine conflict endgame. Coates analyzes the victors of the Ukraine conflict endgame, naming China as a significant beneficiary. Should Russia succeed, its status as a global player will be restored, though suspicion of Russian intentions persists because they extract more than they contribute. The conflict most significantly undermines the U.S. image as a reliable ally committed to securing nations' freedom—a credibility loss reminiscent of

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2:19

S8 Ep121: PREVIEW — David Daoud — Hezbollah...

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2025/11/24

PREVIEW — David Daoud — Hezbollah leadership recovery and new leader analysis. Following the loss of key leaders who possessed decades of organizational experience and doctrine, Hezbollah faces significant structural challenges. The group, described as a large, well-armed organization, is currently "laying low." The current leader, Naim Kassem, characterized as quiet and bookish, appears well-suited for this moment, as Hezbollah requires a low profile and must avoid appearing weakened.

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1:34

S8 Ep121: PREVIEW — Husain Haqqani — Conclusions of...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2025/11/24

PREVIEW — Husain Haqqani — Conclusions of Russia-Washington negotiations over Ukraine conflict. Haqqani examines the outcomes of U.S.-Moscow negotiations on the Ukraine conflict, predicting favorable conclusions for Russia and unfavorable ones for the United States. Should Russia succeed, its global player status returns, yet inherent suspicion of Russian intentions endures because they extract more than they contribute. The key negative outcome remains the perception that the U.S. is no longer a

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13:33

S8 Ep120: HEADLINE: GAIUS & GERMANICUS IN LONDINIUM...

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2025/11/24

HEADLINE: GAIUS & GERMANICUS IN LONDINIUM 91 AD: Reclaiming James I as the True Founding Father. Preparing to see a mock battle staged by centurions in Londinium, Gaius and Germanicus discuss the unappreciated legacy of James I (James VI of Scotland), asserting he is the true founding father of the United States. James I, an intellectual king who took the throne in 1603, faced challenges from the powerful Spanish Empire over territorial claims in the New World. When the Spanish ambassador

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24:54

S8 Ep120: HEADLINE: GAIUS & GERMANICUS IN LONDINIUM...

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2025/11/24

HEADLINE: GAIUS & GERMANICUS IN LONDINIUM 91 AD: The "When Russia Wins" War Game and NATO's Empty Shell. Gaius and Germanicus continue their discussion, reflecting on how Woodrow Wilson's 14 points led to catastrophe. They then play the "paranoid NATO dream" war game, "When Russia Wins." The scenario posits that in 2028, after the 28-point plan is implemented, Russian forces occupy Narva, Estonia, but remain static. NATO fails to invoke Article 5 due to a lack of consensus, especially after

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17:41

S8 Ep120: HEADLINE: GAIUS & GERMANICUS IN LONDINIUM...

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2025/11/24

HEADLINE: GAIUS & GERMANICUS IN LONDINIUM 91 AD: Discussing the Pragmatic 28-Point Plan for Ukraine. Broadcasting live from Londinium, where the Thames is too rough for boatmen due to the grim weather, Gaius and Germanicus analyze the 28-point plan aimed at ending the Ukrainian disruption. This plan, a multiple of Wilson's 14 points, is driven by an emperor in Washington, and the Kremlin is currently prevailing. The core provision involves the ceding of territory, specifically Donbas, to

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