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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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7:02

S8 Ep451: Guest: Anatol Lieven. Lieven explains EU...

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2026/02/12

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.

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10:47

S8 Ep451: Guest: Anatol Lieven. Lieven discusses the...

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2026/02/12

Guest: 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.

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2:35

S8 Ep450: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Michael...

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2026/02/12

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Michael Bernstam. India continues purchasing Russian oil through intermediaries like Egypt to secure deep discounts, while China absorbs any reduced Indian export volumes.

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2:10

S8 Ep450: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Jack...

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2026/02/12

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Jack Burnham. Beijing displays confidence in its maturing nuclear arsenal, publicly showcasing a full triad and investing in land silos and tactical weapons. 1962

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1:46

S8 Ep450: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Rick Fisher....

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2026/02/12

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Rick Fisher. China advances a hundred-year space plan, developing heavy launchers and a lunar gateway to establish a permanent, profitable presence on the moon.1940

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3:38

S8 Ep450: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Mary...

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2026/02/12

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Mary Anastasia O'Grady. Brazil's Supreme Court faces allegations of unchecked power as a justice's wife is implicated in a bank fraud scandal involving millions.1910 NATIONAL LIBRARY OF BRAZIL

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2:53

S8 Ep450: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Cleo...

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2026/02/12

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Cleo Paskal. The U.S. sanctions politicians in the Marshall Islands and Palaufor Chinese-linked corruption, restricting their travel and access to American services.1883 MARSHALLS

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3:00

S8 Ep450: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Chris...

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2026/02/12

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Chris Riegel. Quick service restaurants see franchise shrinkage from rising costs and lower traffic, suggesting economic hardship for consumers reliant on fast food.1900 AUSTRALASIAS WOMEN'S SOCIETY

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4:41

S8 Ep449: SHOW SCHEDULE 2-11-2026

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2026/02/12

SHOW SCHEDULE 2-11-2026NEVSKY PROSPECTGuest: Mark Clifford. Clifford details the sentencing of British citizen Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison, arguing China is using the case to signal it will crush any dissent regardless of international prestige. Guest: Mark Clifford. Clifford condemns UK PM Starmer for failing to demand Jimmy Lai's release during his China visit, accusing the leader of prioritizing trade over the safety of British citizens. Guest: Ivana Stradner. Russia employs "TV BRICS" and

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7:22

S8 Ep448: Guest: Craig Unger. An interview by a...

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2026/02/12

Guest: Craig Unger. An interview by a Russian diplomat's daughter released post-election served as a reminder of Trump's recruitment. Unger discusses missing Epstein tapes, potential disinformation, and Putin's continued influence over Trump's foreign policy decisions.1961 BERLIN

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12:17

S8 Ep448: Guest: Craig Unger. Unger highlights two...

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2026/02/12

Guest: Craig Unger. Unger highlights two women with Russian intelligence ties who worked for Jeffrey Epstein. He suggests Epstein's operation gathered "kompromat" on elites and questions why the FBI failed to investigate these foreign intelligence connections.1930 MOTT STREET

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4:28

S8 Ep448: Guest: Craig Unger. Trump's 1987 Moscow...

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2026/02/12

Guest: Craig Unger. Trump's 1987 Moscow trip, arranged by the KGB, was followed by newspaper ads criticizing U.S.alliances. Unger claims these ads, echoing Soviet talking points, combined with real estate dangles to seal the recruitment deal.1936 BROOME STREET

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13:21

S8 Ep448: Guest: Craig Unger. Unger explains how...

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2026/02/12

Guest: Craig Unger. Unger explains how Trump's 1980 Commodore Hotel deal involved purchasing TVs from a KGBfront. This transaction reportedly initiated contact with Russian intelligence, who identified Trump's vanity and greed as ideal traits for recruitment.1936 HERALD SQUARE

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9:14

S8 Ep447: Guest: Charles Burton. Canada lowers...

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2026/02/12

Guest: Charles Burton. Canada lowers tariffs on Chinese EVs to court Beijing; Burton warns this "strategic partnership" ignores security risks regarding data collection and Chinese influence operations.GREENLAND.

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10:25

S8 Ep447: Guest: Charles Burton. A mass shooting...

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2026/02/12

Guest: Charles Burton. A mass shooting shocks British Columbia; tensions rise over the Gordie Howe Bridgeownership as Canada seeks to diversify trade away from the U.S. amid protectionist threats.1880 OTTAWA

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9:01

S8 Ep447: Guest: Charles Ortel. Ortel highlights...

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2026/02/12

Guest: Charles Ortel. Ortel highlights strong private sector growth in Malaysia and Indonesia, contrasting it with China's economic struggles and the state's "national team" intervening to prop up markets.1889 BOUGAINVILLE

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8:48

S8 Ep447: Guest: Captain James Fanell (Ret.). With...

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2026/02/12

Guest: Captain James Fanell (Ret.). With carrier groups near Iran and Venezuela, Fanell discusses the threat of anti-ship missiles in choke points and the necessity of naval power to deter adversaries.1746

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9:03

S8 Ep447: Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Scientists link...

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2026/02/12

Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Scientists link Enceladus to Saturn's aurora; radar data suggests a lava tube exists on Venus, and archives reveal Pluto retains an atmosphere despite its distance from the sun.1951

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10:36

S8 Ep447: Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Starfish Space wins...

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2026/02/12

Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Starfish Space wins Pentagon contracts for satellite servicing; a new constellation, Logos, enters the market, while India plans an ambitious lunar sample return mission.1931

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7:55

S8 Ep447: Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Musk announces SpaceX...

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2026/02/12

Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Musk announces SpaceX will prioritize the Moon before Mars; regulatory approvals for Starship launches are pending, while Voyager Space secures a management contract for ISS operations.1906. WELLS. MARTIAN

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