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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 Ep572: 5. Professor Evan Ellis of the US Army War...

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2026/03/12

5. Professor Evan Ellis of the US Army War College details the geopolitical struggle over Panama’s ports, where an interim contract was awarded to an American-affiliated company after a Chinese-owned operator’s lease was ruled unconstitutional. He discusses the Chinese government's retaliation, which includes suspending services and threatening that Panama will pay a "heavy price" for the decision. Ellis also examines migration policies impacting Haitians in the U.S., noting that the removal of

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7:59

S8 Ep572: 4. Colonel Jeff McCausland further analyzes...

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2026/03/12

4. Colonel Jeff McCausland further analyzes the asymmetric warfare tactics employed by Iran, which include the use of maritime drones to threaten shipping in the Straits of Hormuz. He notes that modern technology, such as Starlink and precise GPS, has shifted the advantage toward the defense, making cheap drones highly effective against expensive platforms like the Patriot missile system. Additionally, he points out that Ukraine has become a significant advisor to Gulf states, sharing advanced

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11:40

S8 Ep572: 3. Retired Colonel Jeff McCausland...

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2026/03/12

3. Retired Colonel Jeff McCauslandcritiques the conduct of the 2026 war with Iran, emphasizing the lack of a clear strategy or end state despite thousands of successful target strikes. He highlights a major messaging failure by the administration following a Tomahawk missile strike on a primary school that reportedly killed 170 people. McCausland warns that the U.S. entered this conflict with minimal international support, having only Israel as a formal ally in the initial stages. (3)1750 ISFAHAN

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9:16

S8 Ep572: 2. Natalie Econo from the Foundation for...

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2026/03/12

2. Natalie Econo from the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies (FDD) explains why Qatar has been recommended for the Special Watch List (SWL) for religious freedom violations. She notes that while the U.S. views Qatar as a major non-NATO ally and mediator, the country continues to host Hamas and the Taliban. The designation serves as a warning that Qatar’s adherence to religious freedom and speech—illustrated by the persecution of a Baha'i leader—is not meeting U.S. criteria. (2)1904 DOHA

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8:34

S8 Ep572: NUMBER FILE SEPARATE SINGLE PARAGRAPH 1-12...

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2026/03/12

NUMBER FILE SEPARATE SINGLE PARAGRAPH 1-12 1. Mary Anastasia O’Grady of the *Wall Street Journal* explores the presence of Iranian assets in Venezuela, noting that Iranian technology was used to build an assembly plant for military drones in the state of Aragua. She discusses the status of acting president Delcy Rodriguez, whom the U.S. recently recognized as the sole head of state in federal court, a move that appears to sideline the democratic opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. O'Grady also

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1:12

S8 Ep571: PREVIEW FOR LATER. Anatol Lieven critiques...

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2026/03/12

PREVIEW FOR LATER. Anatol Lievencritiques the U.S. administration's failure to predict Iranian attacks on the Strait of Hormuz. He notes that even a Hungarian school teacher recognized these predictable retaliations against international energy supplies,. GUEST AND AFFILIATION: Anatol Lieven, Quincy Institute,. (1)1956 HUNGARY

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1:52

S8 Ep571: PREVIEW FOR LATER. Natalie Ecanow explores...

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2026/03/12

PREVIEW FOR LATER. Natalie Ecanowexplores Qatar’s contradictory role as a U.S. ally while hosting groups like Hamas and the Taliban. She highlights evidence of secret funding to Hamas leadership, bypassing official channels,. GUEST AND AFFILIATION: Natalie Ecanow, Foundation for the Defense of Democracies,. (2)1904 DOHA

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2:08

S8 Ep571: PREVIEW FOR LATER. Evan Ellis warns that...

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2026/03/12

PREVIEW FOR LATER. Evan Ellis warns that ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians could be a "death sentence." Returning vulnerable people to a disintegrating, violent nation lacks both economic opportunity and basic security,. GUEST AND AFFILIATION: Evan Ellis, US Army War College,. (3)1900 HAITI

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2:15

S8 Ep571: PREVIEW FOR LATER. Richard Epstein explains...

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2026/03/12

PREVIEW FOR LATER. Richard Epsteinexplains legal mechanisms for refunding illegal tariff money following a Supreme Court ruling. He argues for using preliminary injunctions to challenge the administration's disruptive and quixotic trade policies. GUEST AND AFFILIATION: Richard Epstein (Affiliation not specified in the sources). (4)1911 SCOTUS

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1:49

S8 Ep571: PREVIEW FOR LATER. Colonel Jeff McCausland...

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2026/03/12

PREVIEW FOR LATER. Colonel Jeff McCausland argues that transactional U.S. policies fail to account for the cultural power of martyrdom. He explains how the willingness to resist beyond death defies material incentives. GUEST AND AFFILIATION: Colonel Jeff McCausland, CBS News. (5)1879

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1:37

S8 Ep571: PREVIEW FOR LATER. Mary Anastasia O'Grady...

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2026/03/12

PREVIEW FOR LATER. Mary Anastasia O'Grady examines the lack of a democratic timeline in Venezuela's transition plan. While the administration attempts economic stabilization, hardliners remain in power, making the path to elections unclear,. GUEST AND AFFILIATION: Mary Anastasia O'Grady, Wall Street Journal,. (6)

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58:05

S8 Ep570: STREAM FOR THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR...

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2026/03/12

1897 ENTRY OF THE KING OF PERSIAThe following individuals joined the discussion to analyze the current geopolitical and economic landscape: (1)* Gordon Chang, Columnist and co-host * Peter Huessy, President of Geostrategic Analysis and Fellow at the National Institute for Deterrent Studies * Alan Tonelson, Manufacturing and trade expert who blogs at *Reality Check* * Rebecca Grant, Vice President of the Lexington Institute (2)### Summary of Geopolitical Instability and Global Consequences

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6:35

S8 Ep569: SHOW SCHEDULE 3-11-2026 1906 SF ON FIRE...

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2026/03/12

SHOW SCHEDULE 3-11-20261906 SF ON FIRE AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE.1. SEG 1: Gordon Chang and Peter Huessy discuss China’s petroleum reserves and rising fuel prices. They analyze the potential for nuclear escalation and Iran’s efforts to disrupt global trade through the Strait of Hormuz. (1)2. SEG 2: Rebecca Grant and Gordon Chang analyze the US Navy's carrier shortage. The USS Nimitz remains active for Latin American exercises while the USS Gerald R. Ford faces a prolonged 11-month combat deployment

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6:13

S8 Ep568: 16. SEG 16: Bob Zimmerman reviews the...

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2026/03/12

16. SEG 16: Bob Zimmerman reviews the DART mission's success in altering an asteroid's orbit. He also reports that the European Space Agency lost contact with a solar probe after its batteries drained due to misaligned solar panels. (16)AUGUST 1964

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13:26

S8 Ep568: 15. SEG 15: Bob Zimmerman discusses the...

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2026/03/12

15. SEG 15: Bob Zimmerman discusses the Senate's shift toward private space exploration, potentially ending the SLS program. NASA is increasingly contracting commercial entities for lunar habitats, reusable rockets, and specialized satellite launch capabilities to reduce costs. (15)FEBRUARY 1965

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5:57

S8 Ep568: 14. SEG 14: Simon Constable critiques Prime...

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2026/03/12

14. SEG 14: Simon Constable critiques Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s hesitant leadership. He notes the Royal Navy has been "hollowed out" over three decades, leaving Britain with fewer warships than France and a tiny, underfunded standing army. (14)TOTTENHAM

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11:52

S8 Ep568: 13. SEG 13: Simon Constable reports on...

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2026/03/12

13. SEG 13: Simon Constable reports on skyrocketing European energy prices due to Middle East conflict. Shortages in sulfur and bromine threaten global semiconductor manufacturing and food security as fertilizer costs nearly double for struggling farmers. (13)1866 SUEX CANAL

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6:04

S8 Ep568: 12. SEG 12: Ivana Stradner outlines...

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2026/03/12

12. SEG 12: Ivana Stradner outlines strategies to counter Russian influence in Hungary, including exposing Orbán's corruption and ties to China. She argues that information is a potent, invisible weapon used to polarize and weaken the West. (12)1956 HUNGARY

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13:36

S8 Ep568: 11. SEG 11: Ivana Stradner examines the...

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2026/03/12

11. SEG 11: Ivana Stradner examines the Kremlin’s information warfare campaign to keep Viktor Orbán in power. Orbán, formerly an anti-Soviet activist, now aligns with Putin to ensure political survival and counter Western democratic decision-making processes. (11)1956 HUNGARY ARMED REBELLION

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5:47

S8 Ep568: 10. SEG 10: Michael Bernstam discusses how...

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2026/03/12

10. SEG 10: Michael Bernstam discusses how rising oil prices bolster Russia's budget. However, the Russian economy faces contraction and "military Keynesianism," while the United Statesremains a resilient net energy exporter despite global supply chain disruptions. (10)1900 BAKU

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