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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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12:18

86: 1/2 Anatol Lieven discusses the war in Ukraine,...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2025/11/14

1/2 Anatol Lieven discusses the war in Ukraine, noting the new Russian unit RubiKon hunting drone operators and the slow Russian advance on Pakovsk, aided by both innovation and old factors like fog. The conversation also covers Germany's military rearmament plans and the significant, rising influence of the populist right AFD party in German politics, which is strongly anti-immigrant and largely anti-rearmament. Guest: Anatol Lieven. 1/2

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3:23

85: PREVIEW The conversation explores the surprising...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2025/11/13

PREVIEW The conversation explores the surprising rise in accommodation between the Trump administration (Trump 2) and Pakistan, contrasting sharply with the previous term when Trump famously accused Pakistan of "lies and deceit." Pakistan's de facto ruler, General Asim Munir, has had two White House meetings, and Trump calls him his "favorite field marshal." Meanwhile, India, now hit with high tariffs (50%), has moved into the "back row," while Pakistan enjoys a low 19% tariff rate. Guest: Sadanand

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2:48

85: PREVIEW The rise of the anti-EU, pro-Russia AFD...

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2025/11/13

PREVIEW The rise of the anti-EU, pro-Russia AFD poses a political dilemma in Germany. While the AFD won't win an absolute majority, its potential gain in Bundestag seats could force the remaining parties into an almost impossible "centrist coalition." Such a coalition might require combining groups like the Christian Democrats with the highly detested Greens and the Socialist Party, whose economic policies are antithetical. The German establishment fears this resulting paralysis, comparing it to

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1:37

85: PREVIEW The discussion addresses widespread...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2025/11/13

PREVIEW The discussion addresses widespread reports of brutality and murder toward Christians across Africa, particularly in Nigeria. This problem is not new, but the current, intense spread of jihadism is. This specific violence, driven by Al-Qaeda, Islamic State affiliates, and groups inspired by the Muslim Brotherhood, has been ongoing for the past 10 to 15 years, spreading rapidly since the post-9/11 era. Guest: Cliff May.1950 FRANCAIS

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3:08

85: PREVIEW The conversation focuses on President...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2025/11/13

PREVIEW The conversation focuses on President Claudia Sheinbaum's actions against the cartels amid US pressure, following an unacceptable murder rate, including the recent killing of the ninth mayor since she became president. Sheinbaum has cooperated with Donald Trump, allowing unarmed US surveillance flights and hiring credible security official García Haruch. A major challenge is that her party, Morena, is widely believed to be complicit with the cartels, following López Obrador's failed policy

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1:18

85: PREVIEW The discussion addresses why the Chinese...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2025/11/13

PREVIEW The discussion addresses why the Chinese government is banning the use or importation of chips made outside of China, such as Nvidia. The government understands that dependence on foreign chips creates a vulnerability if the US restricts American technology in retaliation for China restricting rare earths. While this protects them from future American restrictions, the move is a form of self-harm, hobbling their own capabilities and restricting their ability to compete globally. Guest:

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1:05

85: PREVIEW The conversation explores why energy...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2025/11/13

PREVIEW The conversation explores why energy prices are so high in California, noting that gasoline is $1.60 higher there than the national average. Energy mandates are causing the hollowing of the middle class. The individuals most affected are those who must commute to work far outside major metro areas, or those living in the inland part of the state who rely heavily on energy for heating and cooling their homes. Guest: Michael Toth. 1959

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1:34

85: PREVIEW Scott Winship examines whether rising...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2025/11/13

PREVIEW Scott Winship examines whether rising immigration has negatively impacted the upward momentum of incomes for native-born Americans over the past 50 to 70 years. He finds no strong evidence that immigration has been a main or important factor hurting earnings growth for native-born workers. When analyzed separately, both native-born and foreign-born Americans have seen impressive gains. Grouping them together tends to pull down overall figures due to the increasing number of lower-earning

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8:38

84: SHOW 11-12-25 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2025/11/13

SHOW11-12-25 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR 1930 THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT CHINA'S LEADERSHIP. FIRST HOUR 9-915 Allied AI Competition and Submarine Requests. Scott Harold examines the crucial role of allies Japan and South Korea in the AI competition against China. Japan is developing locally tailored AI models built on US technology for use in Southeast Asia. South Korea aims to become the third-largest AI power, offering reliable models to counter China's untrustworthy

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4:53

83: Commercial Space Records and Political Impacts...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2025/11/13

Commercial Space Records and Political Impacts on NASA. Bob Zimmerman covers new records in commercial space: SpaceX achieved 147 launches this year, and one booster tied the Space Shuttle Columbia for 28 reuses. China also set a record with 70 launches but had a failure. Commercial space faced temporary impacts, such as an FAA launch curfew due to a government shutdown and air traffic controller shortages. Zimmerman speculates that Jared Isaacman's conservative-leaning public appearance at Turning

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14:52

83: Commercial Space Records and Political Impacts on...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2025/11/13

Commercial Space Records and Political Impacts on NASA. Bob Zimmerman covers new records in commercial space: SpaceX achieved 147 launches this year, and one booster tied the Space Shuttle Columbia for 28 reuses. China also set a record with 70 launches but had a failure. Commercial space faced temporary impacts, such as an FAA launch curfew due to a government shutdown and air traffic controller shortages. Zimmerman speculates that Jared Isaacman's conservative-leaning public appearance at Turning

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8:54

83: The Muslim Brotherhood and Its Global Network....

The John Batchelor Show ·

2025/11/13

The Muslim Brotherhood and Its Global Network. Cliff May discusses the Muslim Brotherhood (MB), the progenitor of Hamas, founded in 1928 after the Ottoman Caliphate's abolition. The MB's goal is to establish a new Islamic empire. Qatar is highly supportive, hosting Hamas leaders, while the UAE and Saudi Arabia have banned the MB. Turkish President Erdoğan is considered MB-adjacent and sympathetic, supporting Hamas and potentially viewing himself as a future Caliph, despite Turkey being a NATO

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9:01

83: Corruption, Chinese Influence, and Protests in...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2025/11/13

Corruption, Chinese Influence, and Protests in Serbia. Ivana Stradner discusses protests in Serbia demanding accountability one year after a canopy collapse killed 16 people, with investigations linking the accident to high-level corruption involving a Chinese company. Leader Vučić suppresses discontent by alleging the West is plotting a "color revolution." Although Vučić aligns his heart with Russia and China, he needs EU money for political survival, prompting him to offer weapons to the West and

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6:42

83: Sudan Civil War, Global Proxies, and Nigerian...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2025/11/13

Sudan Civil War, Global Proxies, and Nigerian Violence. Caleb Weiss and Bill Roggio analyze the civil war in Sudan between the SAF and the RSF, noting both factions commit atrocities, including massacres after the capture of El Fasher. The conflict is fueled by opposing global coalitions: the UAE and Russia support the RSF, while Iran, Egypt, and Turkey back the SAF. The Islamic State has called for foreign jihadis to mobilize. Weiss also addresses the complicated violence in Nigeria,

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13:02

83: Sudan Civil War, Global Proxies, and Nigerian...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2025/11/13

Sudan Civil War, Global Proxies, and Nigerian Violence. Caleb Weiss and Bill Roggio analyze the civil war in Sudan between the SAF and the RSF, noting both factions commit atrocities, including massacres after the capture of El Fasher. The conflict is fueled by opposing global coalitions: the UAE and Russia support the RSF, while Iran, Egypt, and Turkey back the SAF. The Islamic State has called for foreign jihadis to mobilize. Weiss also addresses the complicated violence in Nigeria,

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9:04

83: AI, Cyber Attacks, and Nuclear Deterrence. Peter...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2025/11/13

AI, Cyber Attacks, and Nuclear Deterrence. Peter Huessy discusses the challenges to nuclear deterrence posed by AI and cyber intrusions. General Flynn highlighted that attacks on satellites, the backbone of deterrence, could prevent the US from confirming where a launch originated. Huessy emphasizes the need to improve deterrence, noting that the US likely requires presidential authorization for retaliation, unlike potential Russian "dead hand" systems. The biggest risk is misinformation delivered

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8:51

83: Philippine Missile Deployment to Deter China....

The John Batchelor Show ·

2025/11/13

Philippine Missile Deployment to Deter China. Captain Jim Fanell reports that the Philippines unveiled its first operational BrahMos anti-ship cruise missile battery in western Luzon to deter Chinese aggression. This supersonic missile system, part of the $7.2 billion Reorizon 3 modernization program, gives the Philippines "skin in the game" near disputed waters like Scarborough Shoal. The deployment signifies a strategy to turn the Philippines into a "porcupine," focusing defense on the West

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7:59

83: Austrian Economics, Von Mises, and the Fight...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2025/11/13

Austrian Economics, Von Mises, and the Fight Against Interventionism. Carola Binder discusses the Austrian School of Economics, highlighting its focus on free markets and Ludwig von Mises's opposition to government "interventionism," including rent and price controls. Mises argued these policies distort markets, leading to shortages and inefficiency. Binder emphasizes Mises's belief that economic literacy is a primary civic duty necessary for citizens to reject socialism and interventionist

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11:46

83: Austrian Economics, Von Mises, and the Fight...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2025/11/13

Austrian Economics, Von Mises, and the Fight Against Interventionism. Carola Binder discusses the Austrian School of Economics, highlighting its focus on free markets and Ludwig von Mises's opposition to government "interventionism," including rent and price controls. Mises argued these policies distort markets, leading to shortages and inefficiency. Binder emphasizes Mises's belief that economic literacy is a primary civic duty necessary for citizens to reject socialism and interventionist

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3:49

83: Commodity Markets and UK Political Instability....

The John Batchelor Show ·

2025/11/13

Commodity Markets and UK Political Instability. Simon Constable analyzes rare earth markets, noting China's dominance is achieved through undercutting prices and buying out competitors. Prices for key industrial commodities like copper and aluminum are up, indicating high demand. Constable also discusses UK political instability, noting that Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer lacks natural leadership and confidence. The major political driver for a potential leadership change is the party's broken

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