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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 Ep546: FULL STREAM ### March 5: AI at War and...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/03/06

FULL STREAM### March 5: AI at War and the Domestic Impact (13)1905 BAKUHeadline: AI Goes to War as High Gas Prices Hit the AmericanPublic (14)Summary: On day six, the discussion centers on the unprecedented role of Artificial Intelligence in the conflict. Reports indicate the Trumpadministration is employing Anthropic’s Claude AI for intelligence processing, target selection, and simulations. This technological integration is coupled with sophisticated information warfare, including the AI-driven

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S8 Ep546: FULL STREAM ### March 4: Operation Fury and...

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2026/03/06

FULL STREAM### March 4: Operation Fury and Global Power Shifts (9)SEPTEMBER 1978 TEHRANHeadline: Operation Fury Decimates Iranian Defenses as Allies Watch Closely (10)Summary: By day five, "Operation Fury" has significantly degraded Iranian military capabilities, rendering Chinese and Russian-supplied missile defense systems ineffective. Victoria Coates reports that Iran is increasingly isolated, as Beijing and Moscow have declined requests for direct military help. China, while issuing statements

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57:05

S8 Ep546: FULL STREAM ### March 3: European...

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2026/03/06

FULL STREAM### March 3: European Instability and Widening Conflict (5)1638 PERSIAHeadline: Europe Faces Energy Panic as Middle East War Intensifies(6)Summary: On the second day of the conflict, the focus shifts to Europe’s lack of readiness for the resulting 50% spike in natural gas prices and rising inflation. Judy Dempsey highlights the "discombobulated" leadership within the EU and NATO as they struggle to coordinate a response. While French President Macron proposes a shared nuclear umbrella,

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65:20

S8 Ep546: FULL FULL STREAM ### March 2: Outbreak of...

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2026/03/06

FULL STREAM### March 2: Outbreak of War and Regional Volatility (1)XERXES I OF PERSIAHeadline: The Fog of War Descends Following US-Israeli Strikes on Iran (2)Summary: This file covers the chaotic initial hours of the war with Iranfollowing significant US and Israeli military strikes. Host John Batchelor and guests analyze the "long war" perspective, noting that while President Trump anticipates a conflict lasting four to five weeks, significant concerns exist regarding the absence of a ground game

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9:06

S8 Ep545: SHOW SCHEDULE 3-5-2016 1895 CARACAS

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2026/03/06

SHOW SCHEDULE 3-5-20161895 CARACASRussia Leverages Middle East Conflict to Pressure European Energy Markets Anatol Lieven analyzes how the Middle East conflict strengthens Russia’s leverage over Europe while potentially causing internal Iranian anarchy and a massive refugee crisis. (1)Drone Strikes on Energy Infrastructure Threaten European Gas Supply Stability Lieven explores threats to European energy from strikes on the Baku pipeline and proposes sanctions relief to incentivize Russia toward a

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8:24

S8 Ep544: SEG 16 Uncovering Receipts of Treason in...

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2026/03/05

SEG 16 Uncovering Receipts of Treason in Tehran Unger details his 2014 trip to Tehran, where he obtained receipts and witness testimony regarding illegal arms deals that supported the 1980 October Surpriseconspiracy. (8)1979

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11:15

S8 Ep544: SEG 15 Bill Casey and the Traitorous...

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2026/03/05

SEG 15 Bill Casey and the Traitorous October Surprise Craig Ungerdescribes how Bill Casey allegedly hijacked American foreign policy by negotiating with Iran to delay hostage releases, ensuring a Ronald Reagan electoral victory. (7)1979 TEHRAN EMBASSY

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S8 Ep544: SEG 14 The Fragile Alliance and European...

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2026/03/05

SEG 14 The Fragile Alliance and European War Hesitation The panel discusses why European allies hesitate to join the US in Iran, citing domestic unrest and a significant technological gap between military forces. (6)JANUARY 1951

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11:27

S8 Ep544: SEG 13 Artificial Intelligence Joins the...

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2026/03/05

SEG 13 Artificial Intelligence Joins the Battlefront in Iran Experts debate the ethical and strategic implications of using Claude AI for targeting and simulations in the Iran conflict, highlighting concerns over accountability and command. (5)MAY 1953

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S8 Ep544: SEG 12 Scoutmaster General and the Birth of...

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2026/03/05

SEG 12 Scoutmaster General and the Birth of Downing StreetDowning rose to Scoutmaster General, overseeing Scotland's administration while building a massive fortune through seized properties and the trade of war prisoners. (4)1669

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10:18

S8 Ep544: SEG 11 Cromwell’s Spy and the Edinburgh...

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2026/03/05

SEG 11 Cromwell’s Spy and the Edinburgh Intrigue Dennis Su explains how George Downing used intelligence and rhetoric to infiltrate the Scottish government, acting as a crucial spy for Oliver Cromwell in 1650. (3)1661 CROMWELL POST MORTEM

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S8 Ep544: SEG 10 Harvard Scholar Turned New Model...

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2026/03/05

SEG 10 Harvard Scholar Turned New Model Army Preacher After excelling at Harvard, Downing traveled to England, becoming a chaplain for Cromwell's New Model Army while exhibiting ruthless traits regarding Caribbean slavery. (2)1658 CROMWELL

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10:02

S8 Ep544: SEG 9 George Downing and the Puritan Vision...

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2026/03/05

SEG 9 George Downing and the Puritan Vision Dennis Su introduces George Downing, a Harvard graduate who bridged the New England colonies and the English Civil War as a key Puritan figure. (1)1653 CROMWELL

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5:35

S8 Ep543: Regional Security and Trade Shifts in...

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2026/03/05

Regional Security and Trade Shifts in Ecuador, Mercosur, and Argentina Evan Ellis reports on joint US-Ecuadorian military operations against narco-terrorists, the Mercosur-EU trade deal, and Javier Milei’s ongoing economic and legal reforms in Argentina. (8)1890 BUENOS AIRES

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8:06

S8 Ep527: Jeremy Zakis discusses shifting bird...

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2026/03/01

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8:37

S8 Ep527: Jeremy Zakis reports on kangaroos'...

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2026/03/01

Jeremy Zakis reports on kangaroos' protective instincts during bushfires and warns of aggressive bull sharks entering Sydney's muddy freshwater waterways due to recent heavy rainfall.1842

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9:14

S8 Ep527: Jeremy Zakis details significant outback...

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2026/03/01

Jeremy Zakis details significant outback flooding and Sydney rainfall, explaining how these unseasonal tropical conditions have fortunately suppressed the immediate threat of catastrophic fall wildfires.1913

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S8 Ep527: Jeremy Zakis analyzes the Australian men's...

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2026/03/01

Jeremy Zakis analyzes the Australian men's T20 cricket team's poor cohesion and experimental failures while highlighting the consistent, professional success of the national women's team.1935

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6:49

S8 Ep526: Liza Mundy concludes with the legacy of the...

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2026/03/01

Liza Mundy concludes with the legacy of the "Sisterhood," noting where key women are now and the persistent struggles for credit and promotion within CIA culture. 8.GAR DETROIT

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12:34

S8 Ep526: Liza Mundy reports that after Jennifer...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/03/01

Liza Mundy reports that after Jennifer Matthews' tragic death, targeters like "Maya" traced Bin Laden's courier to Abbottabad, emphasizing the incredible precision of the analysts' intelligence for the SEALs. 7.1908

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