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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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10:26

S8 Ep484: Truman, the Fed, and the 1951 Accord....

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2026/02/19

Truman, the Fed, and the 1951 Accord. Professor John Cochrane explores the 1951 Treasury-Fed Accord during the Korean War. Fearing another World War II-style crisis, President Harry Truman pressured Fed Chairman Thomas McCabe to keep interest rates low. Instead, the Fed fought for its independence to combat inflation, establishing modern monetary policy precedents. #31918 AMERICANS IN LONDON

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6:58

S8 Ep484: Negotiated Settlements and Expanding...

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2026/02/19

Negotiated Settlements and Expanding Security States. Anatol Lieven explains the European left's growing concerns about the Ukraine war fueling authoritarian security and surveillance measures. While a negotiated settlement requiring Ukraine to surrender the Donbas seems impossible in Kyiv, the conflict risks becoming a prolonged war of attrition dictated by modern drone warfare. #21918 4TH LIGHT HORSE IN THE JUDEAN HILLS

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10:51

S8 Ep484: The European Left and the Ukraine Conflict....

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2026/02/19

The European Left and the Ukraine Conflict. John Batchelor and Anatol Lieven discuss the European left's evolving stance on the Ukraine war. Facing economic strain, radical leftist parties are prioritizing peace and domestic issues over punishing Russia, driven by historical anti-NATO sentiments and deep skepticism toward European military expansion and the United States. #11918 LABOUR LONDON

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2:09

S8 Ep483: Preview for later today. Peter Berkowitz of...

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2026/02/19

Preview for later today. Peter Berkowitz of the Hoover Institution praises the former president for properly recognizing political realities by moving the embassy to Jerusalem and supporting Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights.1920 MASADA

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3:02

S8 Ep483: Preview for later today. Professor Evan...

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2026/02/19

Preview for later today. Professor Evan Ellis examines Guyana's remarkable economic transformation driven by massive oil discoveries, suggesting its successful wealth management offers a valuable lesson for neighboring Venezuelaas it rebuilds.1930 GEORGETOWN GUYANA

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2:31

S8 Ep483: Preview for later today. Professor John Yoo...

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2026/02/19

Preview for later today. Professor John Yoo of Berkeley Law explores Justice Scalia's legacy, emphasizing his defense of the unitary executive and belief that clear, predictable laws should govern independent federal agencies.1889 SCOTUS

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1:43

S8 Ep482: File: P-DHUME-2-19.mp3 Headline: Turmoil...

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2026/02/19

File: P-DHUME-2-19.mp3 Headline: Turmoil and Radicalization in Bangladesh Guest Name: Sadinand Dum 25 Word Summary: Following recent riots and the prime minister's flight to India, Bangladesh faces severe political turmoil as radical Islamist group Jamaat Islami gains significant parliamentary power.1860 India

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1:53

S8 Ep482: File: P-LIEVEN-2-18.mp3 Headline: The...

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2026/02/19

File: P-LIEVEN-2-18.mp3 Headline: The European Left's Stance on Ukraine and Expansion Guest Name: Anatol Leven 25 Word Summary: The European left supports defending Europe but strongly opposes further NATO and EU expansion, viewing the European Union as a fundamentally obstructive, anti-socialist capitalist organization1854 ODESSA

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1:32

S8 Ep482: File: P-STRADNER-2-19.mp3 Headline: Viktor...

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2026/02/19

File: P-STRADNER-2-19.mp3 Headline: Viktor Orban's Continued Reliance on Russian Energy Guest Name: Stradner 25 Word Summary: Hungarian leader Viktor Orban falsely claims a lack of alternatives to Russian gas, prioritizing his grip on power and ties to Moscow over Hungary's interests.1870 BUCHAREST

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7:45

S8 Ep456: Bob Zimmerman covers ESA's fast-tracked...

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2026/02/14

Bob Zimmerman covers ESA's fast-tracked Apophis asteroid mission, a commercial attempt to rescue a NASAtelescope, and the contrasting regulatory environments of the UK and New Zealand for space launches.

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11:54

S8 Ep456: Bob Zimmerman of Behind the Black contrasts...

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2026/02/14

Bob Zimmerman of Behind the Black contrasts SpaceX's routine success with ULA's technical struggles, attributing the booming private space sector and massive investments to a shift toward capitalist models.

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5:21

S8 Ep456: Henry Sokolski critiques the chaotic...

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2026/02/14

Henry Sokolski critiques the chaotic government response to a balloon over El Paso, arguing the incident exposes dangerous coordination flaws in America's homeland security apparatus and interagency communication.

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12:28

S8 Ep456: Henry Sokolski of the Nonproliferation...

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2026/02/14

Henry Sokolski of the Nonproliferation Policy Education Center analyzes the crumbling Non-Proliferation Treaty, citing Iran's inspection violations and China's nuclear expansion as critical challenges for the upcoming international review conference.

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8:30

S8 Ep455: Bill Roggio and Caleb Weiss provide updates...

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2026/02/13

Bill Roggio and Caleb Weiss provide updates on Somalia including relative success against Al-Shabaab leadership, while reports confirm Russian deceptive recruitment of Africans for the war in Ukraine.2020 SOMALIA

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11:10

S8 Ep455: Bill Roggio and Caleb Weiss of the Long War...

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2026/02/13

Bill Roggio and Caleb Weiss of the Long War Journal discuss a sophisticated Islamic State drone attack on an airfield in Niger, highlighting security failures by the Russian Africa Corps that replaced US forces.1949 NIGERIA

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6:35

S8 Ep455: Josh Rogin analyzes the reopening of trade...

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2026/02/13

Josh Rogin analyzes the reopening of trade between Washington and Delhi, suggesting India is returning to a non-aligned strategy despite improved relations and adjusted tariff rates.1862 INDIA

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11:15

S8 Ep455: Josh Rogin discusses the trade conflict...

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2026/02/13

Josh Rogin discusses the trade conflict between the US and India, noting that tariffs were used as leverage regarding Russian oil and Modi's diplomatic de-risking from Washington.1860 INDIA

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6:39

S8 Ep455: Michael Munger explains how post-WWII...

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2026/02/13

Michael Munger explains how post-WWII economic recovery defied Keynesian predictions of doom due to the removal of government controls and a massive release of pent-up consumer demand.1945 TRUMAN

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13:00

S8 Ep455: Michael Munger reviews George Selgin's book...

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2026/02/13

Michael Munger reviews George Selgin's book False Dawn, arguing that regime uncertainty from FDR's arbitrary New Deal policies hindered investment and actually prolonged the Great Depression.1945 DOJ

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8:45

S8 Ep455: Jim McTague describes Lancaster County's...

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2026/02/13

Jim McTague describes Lancaster County's freezing tundra weather, inflation impacting Valentine's Day sales, and a significant financial windfall for local government from a new data center.1950 ALLENTOWN

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