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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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65: 1. Ancient Interpretations of Mars, Cosmology,...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2025/11/08

1. Ancient Interpretations of Mars, Cosmology, and the Roots of Astronomy. Matthew Shindell examines how ancient civilizations viewed Mars, often anthropomorphizing it or seeing it as a communicator of heavenly will. The Mayans, observing Mars's bright appearance during opposition and subsequent retrograde motion, depicted it in the Dresden Codex, which archaeologists call the "Mars beast." In Han and Qin Dynasty China, Mars was associated with omens of disaster like warfare and famine. The

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1:45

61: PREVIEW. Maui Fire Aftermath: Years Later,...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2025/11/07

PREVIEW. Maui Fire Aftermath: Years Later, Rebuilding Has Not Begun. Jeff Bliss reviews the aftermath of the Maui fire, observed during a drone flight over the beachfront. Years later, the area still looks like a ruin, with virtually nothing rebuilt except for a structure containing nothing inside. Dust covers the road along the beachfront, presenting a burnout scene comparable to the Palisades, California.

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2:24

61: PREVIEW. St. Augustine and the Formulation of...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2025/11/07

PREVIEW. St. Augustine and the Formulation of Just War Theory. Professor Katherine Conybeare discusses St. Augustine's life and his creation of the just war theory through correspondence with the Roman commander Boniface. Boniface, who was defending North Africa against threats like the Vandals, wished to become a monk. Augustine argued that Boniface must remain a military officer because North Africa needed him, providing the context for when waging war is justified.

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1:19

61: PREVIEW. Supreme Court Hearing on Presidential...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2025/11/07

PREVIEW. Supreme Court Hearing on Presidential Tariff Authority. Richard Epstein discusses the Supreme Court oral hearing on the tariffs Mr. Trump imposed, relying on a vague 1977 law concerning emergencies and regulating imports. Epstein predicts a split decision, noting that the president's actions go far beyond accepted practices. The court must interpret the fuzzy line between legitimate legal authority and its abuse.

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2:12

61: PREVIEW. Consumer Spending Concerns Despite...

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2025/11/07

PREVIEW. Consumer Spending Concerns Despite Packed Indiana Restaurant. Jim McTague recounts dining at the Union Hall restaurant in the Journeyman Distillery in Porter County, Indiana, a magnificent facility renovated from a Civil War-era woolen mill. Though all 160 tables were filled, the manager reported that business is off 3 to 5% compared to last year, suggesting customers are being more careful with their spending.

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1:45

61: PREVIEW. Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2025/11/07

PREVIEW. Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Nuclear Proliferation Risk. Henry Sokolski discusses declassified communications indicating that 20% enriched uranium is sufficient to build a bomb, which is the enrichment level proposed for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). SMRs are embraced by the political class because they provide the massive electricity required by AI and tech centers. Both political parties are criticized for indiscriminately supporting nuclear generation.

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61: PREVIEW. China's Cosmonauts Stranded After Space...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2025/11/07

PREVIEW. China's Cosmonauts Stranded After Space Debris Damage. Bob Zimmerman discusses Chinese cosmonauts (taikonauts) stranded on their space station. Their capsule was damaged by suspected space debris, likely resulting from a past Chinese anti-satellite test that created a gigantic amount of space junk. China is currently assessing the damage and may need to send up an uncrewed capsule for the crew's return.Retry

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11:30

60: David Grinspoon discusses upcoming Venus...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2025/11/07

David Grinspoon discusses upcoming Venus missions: DAVINCI (Deep Atmosphere Venus Investigation of Noble gases, Chemistry, and Imaging) and VERITAS (Venus Emissivity, Radio science, InSAR Topography, and Spectroscopy). DAVINCI, the first entry probe with 21st-century instruments, will precisely measure atmosphere composition, like the deuterium/hydrogen ratio, to reconstruct water history. VERITAS, an orbiter, will map the surface in detail, looking for signs of active volcanism and ancient

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9:39

60: Dr. David Grinspoon discusses the potential for...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2025/11/07

Dr. David Grinspoon discusses the potential for life in the relatively benign clouds of Venus, particularly around 50 km altitude, where conditions are similar to Earth's surface. This idea, once fringe, is gaining acceptance due to intriguing chemistry and clues like the controversial detection of phosphine, a possible biosignature. Life may have migrated from a previously watery surface or arrived via panspermia.

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6:10

59: CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2025/11/07

CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR11-6-25 THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT VENEZUELA. FIRST HOUR 9-915 Anatol Lieven discusses the institutionalization of the Ukraine war, highlighted by children being trained to fly drones in classrooms. This blend of new technology and old societal militarization creates a "bloodless war" perception, potentially making conflict psychologically easier. He also addresses the argument that "stagnating states" are militarizing to maintain power,

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9:18

58: Conrad Black discusses Canadian politics and...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2025/11/07

Conrad Black discusses Canadian politics and trade, noting a misunderstanding between Prime Minister Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford regarding an anti-tariff ad that offended President Trump. Black reports that China's General Secretary Xi has been conciliatory toward both Canada and the US. Crucially, Canada needs pipelines built both east, west (Trans Mountain to Vancouver/Pacific), and south (Keystone XL) to move Alberta's oil. Carney's federal government tentatively agreed to approve a

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10:27

58: EDr. AJ Kolhari discusses Russia's successful...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2025/11/07

EDr. AJ Kolhari discusses Russia's successful test of the nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile, which flew 14,000 km for 15 hours. The missile captures and compresses air, heating it over a nuclear reactor to create thrust. Kulhari emphasizes the danger because it flies low (50 to 100 m) and is hard to detect. He notes this nuclear propulsion technology, or similar ramjet designs, could revolutionize commercial travel and be applied to flight on Mars, using its CO₂ atmosphere for

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8:50

58: Alan Tonelson discusses the Supreme Court oral...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2025/11/07

Alan Tonelson discusses the Supreme Court oral arguments concerning the President's authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The administration argues the President can invoke IEEPA due to emergencies like fentanyl and trade deficits. Tonelson finds arguments against including tariffs under IEEPA's regulatory language "jaw-dropping." He stresses that the President must have sole control over declaring foreign policy emergencies, necessary for rapid

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9:05

58: Veronique de Rugy critiques the administration's...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2025/11/07

Veronique de Rugy critiques the administration's legal argument at the Supreme Court that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) authorizes the President to impose tariffs. She argues the term "emergency" is used too loosely, defining 50 years of trade deficits as an emergency, potentially granting the President immense, unchecked power to tax. Tariffs are taxes, which Congress should control. De Rugy notes tariffs are already causing damage by raising prices for consumers or

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7:11

58: Professor Evan Ellis discusses Argentina's...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2025/11/07

Professor Evan Ellis discusses Argentina's economic stabilization under President Milei, who resisted dollarization by bringing the peso to a stable, free-market rate through aggressive spending cuts and US/IMF support. This success under the new US "econ

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12:34

58: Professor Evan Ellis discusses Argentina's...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2025/11/07

Professor Evan Ellis discusses Argentina's economic stabilization under President Milei, who resisted dollarization by bringing the peso to a stable, free-market rate through aggressive spending cuts and US/IMF support. This success under the new US "econ

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8:15

58: Professor Evan Ellis discusses Argentina's...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2025/11/07

Professor Evan Ellis discusses Argentina's economic stabilization under President Milei, who resisted dollarization by bringing the peso to a stable, free-market rate through aggressive spending cuts and US/IMF support. This success under the new US "econ

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58: Professor Evan Ellis discusses Argentina's...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2025/11/07

Professor Evan Ellis discusses Argentina's economic stabilization under President Milei, who resisted dollarization by bringing the peso to a stable, free-market rate through aggressive spending cuts and US/IMF support. This success under the new US "economic Monroe Doctrine" sends a strong signal to the Americas, aimed at countering China's rapid expansion. Ellis also reviews US military readiness near Venezuela and political shifts toward the center-right in Bolivia and potentially Chile, though

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10:00

58: Gregg Roman details Turkey and Qatar's strategy...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2025/11/07

Gregg Roman details Turkey and Qatar's strategy to establish regional hegemony across "five fronts" by replacing the Shia Crescent. Turkey, providing military manpower, and Qatar, providing the budget, are active in Gaza, southern Lebanon, Syria, and Djibouti. Their plan includes securing maritime supremacy in the Eastern Mediterranean via an agreement with Libya and extending air power over Syrian airspace. Erdoğan seeks plausible deniability by empowering Syrian jihadis to attack the Golan

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9:45

58: Ahmad Fouad Alkhatib discusses the high...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2025/11/07

Ahmad Fouad Alkhatib discusses the high probability of renewed conflict in Gaza, arguing that the ceasefire is fragile due to Hamas's malign intentions. He estimates Hamas's combat-effective forces are significantly lower than reported (3,000 to 5,000, versus 15,000 to 30,000), noting Hamas pays fighters $20 to $25 a day. He also challenges polls showing widespread Gazan support for Hamas, arguing such results are manipulated and defy logic given the catastrophe following October 7. Disarmament is

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