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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 Ep908: PREVIEW for Later Today: Veronique de Rugy...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/05/21

PREVIEW for Later Today: Veronique de Rugy explains that American consumers bear the full cost of Trumpadministration tariffs. These taxes make domestic manufacturing more expensive and products less affordable, contradicting claims that the policy would benefit the economy.1800 OYSTER STAND NYC

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1:01

S8 Ep908: PREVIEW for Later Today: Sadanand Dhume...

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2026/05/21

PREVIEW for Later Today: Sadanand Dhume discusses India's efforts to attract supply chains from China. While Apple has successfully diversified iPhone production there, India struggles to compete with more nimble nations like Vietnam in other various economic sectors.

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3:03

S8 Ep908: PREVIEW for Later Today: Evan Ellis...

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2026/05/21

PREVIEW for Later Today: Evan Ellis explores military alternatives for Cuba beyond a traditional invasion. He suggests selective strikes against command nodes or special operations to pressure the regime, providing a hard-line complement to ongoing diplomatic negotiations.1960 VASTRO AND NASSER

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3:40

S8 Ep908: PREVIEW for Later Today: Peter Mauch...

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2026/05/21

PREVIEW for Later Today: Peter Mauch provides a biographical look at Hideki Tojo, detailing how cronyism in the Imperial Japanese Army fueled his ambitions. Tojo's direct style earned him the nickname "the razor" as he rose to power.1940 OKINAWA

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1:42

S8 Ep908: PREVIEW for Later Today: Mary Anastasia...

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2026/05/21

PREVIEW for Later Today: Mary Anastasia O'Grady details GAESA, a non-transparent Cuban military conglomerate that controls the island's hard currency. By hoarding foreign investment and leaving citizens with worthless pesos, the organization has become a primary target for sanctions.1915 HAVANA

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2:15

S8 Ep908: PREVIEW for Later Today: Anatoly Zak...

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2026/05/21

PREVIEW for Later Today: Anatoly Zak compares Russia's Soyuz 5 and Angara 5 rockets to SpaceX's Falcon series. Russia's new boosters currently lack the reusability of the Falcon 9 and cannot match the heavy-lift capabilities of the Falcon Heavy.1957

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6:02

S8 Ep907: SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 5-20-26. 1874...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/05/21

SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 5-20-26.1874 BEAVERRick Fisher discusses record-breaking arms packages for Taiwan, including loitering drones and missile defense, to counter potential Chinese invasion. Gordon Chang emphasizes the need for equipment capable of surviving an initial massive missile barrage. (1/16)Greg Scarlatoiu details North Korea's role as an arsenal for Russia and Iran, providing missiles and tunnel technology for profit. Kim Jong-un's survival strategy relies on nuclear weapons and

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71:23

S8 Ep906: STREAM THE MAKING OF THE JBS, FEATURING...

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2026/05/21

STREAM THE MAKING OF THE JBS, FEATURING CHANG, FISHER, YATES, SCARLAOIU, 5-20-26.1900 BEAVERThis transcript captures a detailed discussion between John Batchelor, Gordon Chang, and various experts regarding the complex geopolitical landscape surrounding the People's Republic of China. The participants analyze a high-profile summit between President Trump and Xi Jinping, debating whether the meeting produced meaningful change or was merely a "nothing burger" characterized by informational asymmetry

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2:31

S8 Ep903: PREVIEW for Later Today: Steve Yates...

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2026/05/20

PREVIEW for Later Today: Steve Yates explains how China manipulates diplomatic negotiations by pretending Taiwanis the only point of contention. He suggests American leaders visit Taiwan to realize the profound differences between the two governing systems.1905 SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL COURT

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1:21

S8 Ep903: PREVIEW for Later Today: Gordon Chang...

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2026/05/20

PREVIEW for Later Today: Gordon Chang advises against being intimidated by China's aggressive rhetoric toward Taiwan. He argues that China lacks fixed principles, often shifting its diplomatic "red lines" based on their assessment of relative global strength.1906 PEKING STREET IN SHANGHAI

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2:03

S8 Ep902: PREVIEW for Later Today: Jason Bedrick...

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2026/05/20

PREVIEW for Later Today: Jason Bedrick explores how biblical illiteracy in American universities hinders the understanding of political philosophy and the nation's founding documents. These founding principles are deeply rooted in theological concepts and biblical narratives.1900 STANFORD

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2:56

S8 Ep901: PREVIEW for Later Today: Mary Kissel...

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2026/05/20

PREVIEW for Later Today: Mary Kissel discusses the indictment of Raul Castro and a potential United States "carrot and stick" strategy to encourage a political transition in Cuba. This approach leverages regime weaknesses and mirrors North Korean diplomacy.JANUARY 1959

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2:23

S8 Ep901: PREVIEW for Later Today: Anne Lord examines...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/05/20

PREVIEW for Later Today: Anne Lord examines Xi Jinping's bellicose rhetoric toward Taiwan. She warns that a Chinese move on the island would devastate the global economy because of heavy American reliance on Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturing.1925 TAIPEI

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2:32

S8 Ep901: PREVIEW for Later Today: Bob Zimmerman...

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2026/05/20

PREVIEW for Later Today: Bob Zimmerman analyzes the Louisiana legislature's efforts to attract a major aerospace company, potentially SpaceX. New laws provide tax breaks and lawsuit protections for a massive coastal land acquisition for space operations.1953

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1:20

S8 Ep867: PREVIEW for Later Today: The Mission to...

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2026/05/13

PREVIEW for Later Today: The Mission to Rescue the Swift Space Telescope. Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Astronomers are organizing a rescue for the Swift telescope, currently in a degrading orbit. Its unique ability to quickly capture multi-wavelength data on gamma-ray bursts remains essential for studying black hole formation.JANUARY 1956

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1:32

S8 Ep867: PREVIEW for Later Today: China's Legacy of...

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2026/05/13

PREVIEW for Later Today: China's Legacy of Nuclear Proliferation Since 1982. Guest: Peter Huessy. Since 1982, China has secretly spread nuclear technology to nations like Pakistan and North Korea. This legacy undermines the Non-Proliferation Treaty, yet international consequences remain minimal due to China's significant economic leverage.1951 LAS VEGAS

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1:41

S8 Ep867: PREVIEW for Later Today: Turkey's Middle...

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2026/05/13

PREVIEW for Later Today: Turkey's Middle Corridor Faces Economic and Legal Hurdles. Guest: Sinan Ciddi. Turkeyoffers a strategic trade route bypassing the Red Sea, yet high inflation and concerns regarding the rule of law deter investors. The government struggles to compete with Indian and Middle Eastern corridors.1870 COMSTANTINOPLE

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1:53

S8 Ep867: PREVIEW for Later Today: China's Brutal...

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2026/05/13

PREVIEW for Later Today: China's Brutal Campaign to Sinicize Christianity. Guest: Samuel Ben-Ur. China is forcibly replacing Christian symbols and the Ten Commandments with portraits of Xi Jinping and state ideology. Christians face persecution in underground churches or must submit to state-run organizations prioritizing political loyalty.1903

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5:01

868: SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 5-12-26. January...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/05/13

SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 5-12-26.January 1931.Inflation reached 3.8% in April due to gas prices. Elizabeth Peek notes that real hourly wages fell while global eyes turn toward the Strait of Hormuz and Trump's consequential summit in China. (1/16)Elizabeth Peek critiques redistricting as an unattractive game that voters generally dislike. She emphasizes that population growth in Texas and Florida provides more long-term political power than manipulating district lines in blue states. (2/16)Iran

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61:37

867: AKING OF THE JBS, FEATURING GORDON CHANG, JIM...

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2026/05/13

MAKING OF THE JBS, FEATURING GORDON CHANG, JIM HOLMES, PETER HUESSY, STEVE YATES, 5-12-26SEPTEMBER 1932.This collection of transcripts examines the shifting geopolitical landscape in Asia, specifically focusing on Indonesia's strategic pivot away from neutrality. Experts discuss how Jakarta is strengthening ties with the United States to counter China’s aggressive maritime claims near the Strait of Malacca. The dialogue transitions to the complexities of nuclear proliferation, highlighting concerns

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