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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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S8 Ep630: 2. Husain Haqqani and Bill Roggio critique...

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2026/03/23

2. Husain Haqqani and Bill Roggiocritique the lack of traditional military preparation. They contrast this conflict’s incoherence with previous operations like Kuwait, noting the surprising resolve displayed by various Gulf nations,,. (2)1900 BEAUMONT TEXAS

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11:37

S8 Ep630: 1. Husain Haqqani and Bill Roggio analyze...

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2026/03/23

1. Husain Haqqani and Bill Roggioanalyze the Middle East "fog of war." They discuss President Trump’s claims of productive talks with Iran, the five-day strike delay, and the resulting global market volatility,,. (1)1887 OKLAHOMA

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7:56

S8 Ep619: 4. Copley asserts that China and Russia...

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2026/03/22

4. Copley asserts that China and Russiaare reasserting their identities as empires by reconnecting with historical traditions. He describes China as a composite state attempting to regain its social contract by linking with its imperial past. Similarly, he views Vladimir Putin as a nationalist who has reinvigorated the Russian Orthodox Church and may restore the monarchy. Finally, Copley notes that even the United States, facing the limits of republicanism, seeks legitimacy and "nobility" through

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11:45

S8 Ep619: 3. Copley identifies the U.S. Constitution...

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2026/03/22

3. Copley identifies the U.S. Constitution as a "de facto crown" providing stability, though it has become dangerously "frozen". He observes that the United States is approaching the 250-year average lifespan of empires, causing internal divisions over the Constitution’s validity. Furthermore, he argues that a noble state relies on a "belief in beliefs," where leadership is imbued with mysticism. This continuity allows a monarch to serve as an ideal representative. Conversely, modern republics

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7:02

S8 Ep619: 2. Copley explores the transition from...

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2026/03/22

2. Copley explores the transition from failing republics toward autocracy, noting that government suppression of liberties provides only temporary stability. He distinguishes between "tribal nationalism," rooted in historical values and land, and "state nationalism," which is transactional and prone to corruption. As republics become congested with factional battles and polarized between globalist and nationalist ideologies, they exhaust their resources through patronage. Copley suggests that

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10:47

S8 Ep619: 1. Guest author Gregory Copley defines...

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2026/03/22

1. Guest author Gregory Copley defines nobility as a quality of honor and purity essential for a "noble state". He argues that while republics have reached a "sclerotic" peak, becoming consumed by partisan politics, traditional monarchies are reinventing themselves. A monarch serves as a symbolic repository for a nation's heritage, remaining above the political fray. Copley highlights King Charles III as a modern leader reinvigorating this dynamic, apolitical role to unify diverse societies. This

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9:29

S8 Ep618: 4. Zubrin discusses technological...

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2026/03/22

4. Zubrin discusses technological frontiers, starting with small modular reactorsdesigned for factory assembly to improve competitiveness. He emphasizes that nuclear power is "absolutely key" to the human future in space, providing essential energy for Mars bases and propulsion where solar energy is insufficient. Regarding fusion, Zubrin expresses optimism that private startups may achieve ignition this decade by bypassing stagnant government programs. He concludes that the U.S. must revitalize its

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10:09

S8 Ep618: 3. This segment focuses on why nuclear...

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2026/03/22

3. This segment focuses on why nuclear energy has stalled in the United Statesdespite global expansion. Zubrin blames "hostile hyper-regulation" for extending construction times from three to sixteen years, which exponentially increases capital costs. He contrasts the American regulatory "insanity" with the more rational French model. While traditional pressurized water reactors are successful, Zubrin highlights entrepreneurial efforts in thorium and breeder reactors that could revolutionize

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7:09

S8 Ep618: 2. Zubrin addresses public fears by...

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2026/03/22

2. Zubrin addresses public fears by analyzing historical nuclear incidents: Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, and Fukushima. He clarifies that Three Mile Island caused no injuries, and Fukushima demonstrated reactor resilience even during a catastrophic tsunami. While acknowledging Chernobyl’s specific design flaws, he argues that coal-fired plants cause far more annual deaths. Regarding nuclear waste, Zubrin asserts that safe storage methods, such as salt caverns used by the Navy, exist but are

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10:39

S8 Ep618: 1. Robert Zubrin introduces The Case for...

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2026/03/22

1. Robert Zubrin introduces The Case for Nukes, arguing that nuclear power is essential for environmental preservation and global prosperity. He posits that using "artificial" energy sources like uranium protects the natural world by sparing resources like wood and whales. Zubrin highlights the massive energy deficitfacing humanity, noting that lifting the global population out of poverty requires a five-to-tenfold increase in energy production. He critiques wind and solar as insufficient and

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7:34

S8 Ep617: 8. Guest Author: James Shapiro James...

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2026/03/22

8. Guest Author: James Shapiro James Shapiro recounts the 1938 congressional hearings where Hallie Flanagan defended the Federal Theater Project. In a famous exchange, a committee member questioned if Renaissance playwright Christopher Marlowe was a communist. Despite her defense, the project was eventually defunded, leading to a tragic decline in Flanagan's later life. Shapiro also debunks the legend of a "voodoo curse" supposedly placed on critic John Hammond, identifying it as a fabrication by

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S8 Ep617: 7. Guest Author: James Shapiro James...

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2026/03/22

7. Guest Author: James Shapiro James Shapiro reveals the origins of the House Un-American Activities Committee, involving Samuel Dickstein, a congressman later identified as a Soviet spy. The committee’s attack on the Federal Theater was fueled by Hazel Huffman, a disgruntled WPA worker. Huffman provided misleading testimony to Congressman Martin Dies, falsely labeling various plays as communist propaganda. Although Hallie Flanagan was a mainstream FDR supporter, she was smeared without a chance

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6:35

S8 Ep617: 6. Guest Author: James Shapiro James...

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2026/03/22

6. Guest Author: James Shapiro James Shapiro discusses "Living Newspapers," such as *One-Third of a Nation*, which used fact-based accounts to tackle social issues like the housing crisis. These productions angered powerful real estate interests and senators whose own words were often mocked on stage. Shapiro also highlights *Liberty Deferred*, a sardonic play about the history of American racism and lynching. Despite its brilliance and factual basis, white supervisors "slow-walked" the script for

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10:49

S8 Ep617: 5. Guest Author: James Shapiro James...

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2026/03/22

5. Guest Author: James Shapiro James Shapiro describes the Federal Theater’s bold production of *It Can't Happen Here*, which served as a warning against a fascist takeover in America. The play’s portrayal of concentration camps and tyranny significantly shifted public opinion regarding the threats posed by Hitler and Mussolini. However, the project faced mounting political opposition. Shapiro introduces Martin Dies, an ambitious Texas congressman who chaired the first House Un-American Activities

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7:40

S8 Ep617: 4. Guest Author: James Shapiro James...

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2026/03/22

4. Guest Author: James Shapiro James Shapiro explores the complex reactions to the "Voodoo Macbeth," noting subtle racism in white critical reviews. Black intellectuals like Langston Hughes remained ambivalent, questioning if the project truly told Black stories or merely placed Black performers in "white" roles. The focus then shifts to Sinclair Lewis’s *It Can't Happen Here*. Although MGM initially planned a film adaptation, they scrapped it to avoid losing the German market and to appease

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12:00

S8 Ep617: 3. Guest Author: James Shapiro James...

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2026/03/22

3. Guest Author: James Shapiro James Shapiro details the creation of the famous "Voodoo Macbeth" in Harlem, directed by a twenty-year-old Orson Welles. Replacing Shakespeare’s traditional Scottish setting with 19th-century Haiti, the production substituted witches with voodoo drummers and chanters. Welles, influenced by the rise of global fascism, framed evil as a systemic cultural force rather than a personal failing. The production was a massive hit, eventually moving to Broadway and touring

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8:00

S8 Ep617: 2. Guest Author: James Shapiro James...

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2026/03/22

2. Guest Author: James Shapiro James Shapiro explains how Hollywood's dominance decimated local theaters, leaving countless actors unemployed by the 1930s. To address this, Harry Hopkins recruited Hallie Flanagan, an experimental theater professor, to lead the Federal Theater Project. Flanagan treated the arts as a federally supported industry, eventually employing 12,000 workers and staging 10,000 productions across 29 states. One-fourth of the American population saw these plays, often for free

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S8 Ep617: 1. Guest Author: James Shapiro James...

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2026/03/22

1. Guest Author: James Shapiro James Shapiro discusses the 1936 premiere of *Macbeth* at Harlem's Lafayette Theater, a landmark integrated event during the Jim Crow era. Shapiro introduces his book, *The Playbook*, detailing the Federal Theater Project’s role in American democracy. He highlights Harry Hopkins, FDR's advisor who spearheaded the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Hopkins established "Federal One," a program designed to employ artists, musicians, and writers. Hopkins insisted that

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S8 Ep616: STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR...

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2026/03/21

STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 3-20-20261868 PERSIAN GULFThis transcript from The John Bachelor Show features a dialogue between host John Bachelor, Jeff Bliss of Pacific Watch, and a commentator known as Germanicus. The discussion begins with an overview of California's current challenges, including record-breaking heatwaves and a controversial $100 million wildlife bridge in Agoura Hills that has faced significant budget overruns. The participants also examine the homelessness

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S8 Ep615: SHOW SCHEDULE THE MAKING OF THE JOHN...

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2026/03/21

SHOW SCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR 3-20-2-261939 OKLAHOMA1. California's Wildlife Bridge and the Homeless Crisis Guest: Jeff Bliss Summary: Jeff Bliss discusses the $100 million "Butterfly Bridge" in Agoura Hills, which is significantly over budget. He also details the "homeless industrial complex" in Los Angeles, including allegations of signature fraud and billions in missing funds. (2)2. The Billionaire Tax and California's Fiscal Deficit Guest: Jeff Bliss Summary: Bliss explores the proposed

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