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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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9:04

S8 Ep455: Veronique de Rugy of the Mercatus Center...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/02/13

Veronique de Rugy of the Mercatus Center analyzes tensions between the President and the Federal Reserve, warning against fiscal dominance where political pressure regarding debt forces the Fed to lower rates.1930 FDR AND SARA

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10:53

S8 Ep455: Conrad Black reflects on former Prime...

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2026/02/13

Conrad Black reflects on former Prime Minister Stephen Harper's conservative achievements and analyzes current leader Pierre Poilievre's similar but more comprehensive vision to rescue Canada's stagnating economy.1924 MANITOBA

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8:46

S8 Ep455: Jeff Bliss and Brandon Weichert debate the...

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2026/02/13

Jeff Bliss and Brandon Weichert debate the AI boom, predicting a market correction followed by a second wave where robotics and AI integration fundamentally transform the global economy.1919 PACIFIC PALISADES AND HOLLYWOOD SETS

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6:52

S8 Ep455: Jeff Bliss reports on Las Vegas's growth as...

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2026/02/13

Jeff Bliss reports on Las Vegas's growth as Californians relocate there, the continued success of In-N-Out Burger, and the irony of California's beautiful weather amidst persistent economic troubles.1903 SANTA BARBARA

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10:57

455: Jeff Bliss discusses Governor Newsom's mixed...

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2026/02/13

Jeff Bliss discusses Governor Newsom's mixed popularity in California, highlighting failures in housing affordability, rising homelessness, and the costly, delayed high-speed rail project undermining his national ambitions.1901 NEVADA

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1:58

S8 Ep454: Conrad Black critiques Canada's economic...

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2026/02/13

Conrad Black critiques Canada's economic stagnation under Trudeau, citing fiscal indiscipline and failure to match UScorporate tax cuts, which drove investment away from Canada to its southern neighbor.1900 OTTAWA ROWING CLUB

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1:39

S8 Ep454: Veronique de Rugy of the Mercatus Center...

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2026/02/13

Veronique de Rugy of the Mercatus Center discusses Kevin Warsh's potential Fed chairmanship, highlighting his focus on price stability and a proposed accord to reduce Treasury pressure on the central bank.1903

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1:53

S8 Ep454: Jim McTague reports on a Lancaster County...

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2026/02/13

Jim McTague reports on a Lancaster County data center windfall, providing millions in fees and taxes to help bail out local budgets and school overspending in Pennsylvania Dutch country.1689 CHARLES II AND WILLIAM PENN

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1:30

S8 Ep454: Henry Sokolski of the Nonproliferation...

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2026/02/13

Henry Sokolski of the Nonproliferation Policy Education Center warns the upcoming non-proliferation review must address Iran's safeguards violations while managing Russian and Chinese demands regarding United States nuclear deployments overseas.1945 NM

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0:53

S8 Ep454: Brandon Weichert predicts the next major...

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2026/02/13

Brandon Weichert predicts the next major shift involves pairing reliable AI with accurate robotics to replicate human hands, lowering costs but potentially displacing American workers across manufacturing sectors.1958

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2:25

S8 Ep454: Caleb Weiss of the Long War Journal details...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/02/13

Caleb Weiss of the Long War Journal details the deceptive recruitment of African men from Kenya and Uganda to fight for Russia in Ukraine, sparking controversy and diplomatic tension.1936 KENYA

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S8 Ep453: SHOW SCHEDULE 2-12-2026

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2026/02/13

SHOW SCHEDULE 2-13-20261900 SWITZERLANDGuest: Anatol Lieven. Lieven discusses the EU's identity crisis, internal disagreements regarding leadership, expansion challenges, and the rising influence of right-wing nationalist parties across the continent. Guest: Anatol Lieven. Lieven explains EU hesitation and anti-Russian sentiment regarding Ukraine aid, highlighting the reliance on U.S. support and the perception that Germany must lead Europe. Guests: Chris Riegel and Jim McTague. Riegel and McTague

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9:22

S8 Ep453: Guest: Cleo Paskal. Paskal contrasts...

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2026/02/13

Guest: Cleo Paskal. Paskal contrasts U.S. actions in Palau with worsening corruption in the Northern Marianasand new Chinese infrastructure in Yap, highlighting vulnerabilities in Pacific defense.1939 BRITISH SOLOMONS

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10:17

S8 Ep453: Guest: Cleo Paskal. Paskal analyzes the...

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2026/02/13

Guest: Cleo Paskal. Paskal analyzes the U.S. State Department's designation of corrupt officials in Palau and the Marshall Islands, a significant move countering Chinese influence in Oceania.1900 NORTHERN MARIANNAS

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7:24

S8 Ep453: Guest: Rick Fisher. Fisher details China's...

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2026/02/13

Guest: Rick Fisher. Fisher details China's ambitious "Tiangong Kaiu" 100-year plan to establish solar system hegemony, exploiting Moon and Mars resources to secure economic and military dominance.1960

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10:25

S8 Ep452: Guest: Rick Fisher. Fisher discusses...

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2026/02/13

Guest: Rick Fisher. Fisher discusses China's recent Long March 10A test, a reusable rocket for lunar missions, and outlines their evolving moon architecture compared to U.S. efforts.JANUARY 1961

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7:03

S8 Ep451: Guest: Professor Evan Ellis. Ellis...

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2026/02/12

Guest: Professor Evan Ellis. Ellis discusses Chinese control of Peru's Chancay port, Mia Mottley's victory in Barbados, and Cuba's desperate energy crisis forcing potential concessions to the U.S.1935

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12:37

S8 Ep451: Guest: Professor Evan Ellis. Ellis reports...

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2026/02/12

Guest: Professor Evan Ellis. Ellis reports on Venezuela's regime arresting opposition figures while simultaneously navigating oil deals and appearing to cooperate with the U.S. to maintain power.1950 CARACAS

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8:37

S8 Ep451: Guest: Professor Evan Ellis. Ellis analyzes...

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2026/02/12

Guest: Professor Evan Ellis. Ellis analyzes the growing threat of Mexican cartel drones at the border and Mexico'seconomic reliance on USMCA trade negotiations amidst security concerns.1647

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9:12

S8 Ep451: Guest: Professor Evan Ellis. Ellis...

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2026/02/12

Guest: Professor Evan Ellis. Ellis describes Guatemala's security crisis involving gang control of prisons, President Arévalo's governance struggles, and continued cooperation with the U.S. on migration enforcement.1895 PUERTO RICO

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