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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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11:50

S8 Ep384: Tevi Troy remarks on the new book McNamara...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/01/29

Tevi Troy remarks on the new book McNamara at War, BY PHILLIP AND WILLIAM TAUBMAN, exploring Robert McNamara's tenure as Defense Secretary and his controversial management of the Vietnam War under two presidents.1967 9TH MARINES

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7:45

S8 Ep384: Charles Burton and Gordon Chang comment on...

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2026/01/29

Charles Burton and Gordon Chang comment on Prime Minister Mark Carney and Canada's future with the United States and PRC, assessing Ottawa's delicate balancing act between its powerful neighbors.KING AND FDR 1938

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11:55

S8 Ep384: Charles Burton and Gordon Chang observe the...

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2026/01/29

Charles Burton and Gordon Chang observe the contest in Arctic waters, analyzing competing claims and military positioning as Russia, China, and Western nations vie for polar strategic advantage.1953

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8:50

S8 Ep384: Ann Stevenson-Yang and Gordon Chang comment...

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2026/01/29

Ann Stevenson-Yang and Gordon Chang comment on the low spirits and isolation of mainland Chinese singles, examining the demographic and social crisis as young people struggle with loneliness and economic pressures.

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8:59

S8 Ep384: Victoria Coates and Gordon Chang identify...

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2026/01/29

Victoria Coates and Gordon Chang identify the Baltic states as most vulnerable to Russian annexation, warning that Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania face persistent threats from Putin's expansionist ambitions.1950

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5:34

S8 Ep384: Bob Zimmerman explains Roscosmos failures...

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2026/01/29

Bob Zimmerman explains Roscosmos failures without credit, examining how Russia's space agency stumbles through technical setbacks while refusing accountability, diminishing Moscow's once-proud position in space exploration.1932

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14:05

S8 Ep384: Bob Zimmerman of Behind the Black explains...

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2026/01/28

Bob Zimmerman of Behind the Black explains Blue Origin and SpaceX next missions, previewing upcoming launches and milestones as both companies push forward with ambitious spaceflight development programs.1952

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9:07

S8 Ep384: Michael Bernstam of the Hoover Institution...

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2026/01/28

Michael Bernstam of the Hoover Institution explains how Russia prospers with the price of gold, analyzing Moscow'seconomic resilience as precious metals revenues offset sanctions and sustain Putin's war machine.

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8:42

S8 Ep384: General Blaine Holt, USAF (Ret.), outlines...

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2026/01/28

General Blaine Holt, USAF (Ret.), outlines the mission to rescue Iran from the brutes, detailing strategic options for liberating the Iranian people from the oppressive regime ruling in Tehran.1954

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1:43

S8 Ep383: Michael Bernstam reports that the Russian...

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2026/01/28

Michael Bernstam reports that the Russian government is effectively replacing lost oil revenue with income from gold sales to cover its budget deficits. After accumulating significant reserves in its sovereign wealth fund, Russia is now selling hundreds of metric tons of gold at high prices, allowing the state to earn as much from actual gold as it previously did from "black gold" (oil) despite the ongoing war and economic shifts.

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2:06

S8 Ep383: Charles Burton explains that Canada’s...

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2026/01/28

Charles Burton explains that Canada’s Indigenous peoples, particularly the Inuit who share close family and cultural ties with Greenlanders, are exerting political pressure on Ottawa to protect Greenland’s sovereignty against potential United States acquisition. Because the Canadian government is sensitive to Indigenous lobbies, the Inuit—who view US governance as less favorable than the current Danish arrangement—are effectively influencing Canada's foreign policy to oppose any US infringement on

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1:53

S8 Ep353: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY: INDIA'S STALLED...

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2026/01/22

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY: INDIA'S STALLED REFORMS Guest: Sadanand Dhume (Wall Street Journal) Dhume discusses disappointment with Prime Minister Modi's cautious third term, noting India's growth remains hindered by socialist-era labor laws. Although Modi raised worker thresholds, the textile industry lost competitiveness to Bangladesh and Vietnam. The political challenge of enacting business-friendly reforms without electoral consequences remains unsolved.1930 BOMBAY

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S8 Ep353: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY: TRUMP'S CUBA...

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2026/01/22

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY: TRUMP'S CUBA REGIME CHANGE PUSH Guest: Evan Ellis Ellis analyzes the Trump administration's unlikely push for Cuban regime change, with officials like Marco Rubio viewing the island as an ideological threat to hemispheric democracy. Trump leverages perceived momentum from Venezuela's Maduro capture to pressure Mexico, Colombia, and Iran, building a success narrative justifying further regional actions.1959 HAVANA

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1:40

S8 Ep353: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY: TANKER POWER IN...

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2026/01/22

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY: TANKER POWER IN MIDDLE EAST OPERATIONSGuest: General Blaine Holt (Ret.) Holt describes deploying KC-135 tankers to support operations against Tehran, citing the maxim "nobody kicks ass without tanker gas." These aircraft provide aerial refueling allowing warfighters to loiter, strike, and refuel immediately, giving commanders flexible targeting options that convert fuel into lifesaving firepower.1951

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S8 Ep353: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY: EUROPEAN DOUBTS ON...

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2026/01/22

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY: EUROPEAN DOUBTS ON US RELIABILITY Guest: Anatol Lieven Lieven explains how Trump's unpredictability on Greenland and NATO reinforces European perceptions of America as an unreliable backstop for Ukraine. France and Britain are reconsidering troop deployments, recognizing dependence on uncertain American support. Russia's stance that foreign troops obstruct peace settlements further compounds European hesitation.1916 MONTENEGRO

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S8 Ep353: VIEW FOR LATER TODAY: VENEZUELA'S FAILED...

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2026/01/22

VIEW FOR LATER TODAY: VENEZUELA'S FAILED DEMOCRATIC TRANSITION Guest: Mary Anastasia O'Grady O'Grady reports the US hope for Venezuelan democracy is failing because Delcy Rodriguez built no institutions respecting President-elect Edmundo Gonzalez. The Interior Minister controls police and prisons holding 800 political prisoners while accumulating weapons and power, serving as the major obstacle to restoring democracy.1954 CARACAS

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1:12

S8 Ep353: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY: AI AND THE RISE OF...

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2026/01/22

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY: AI AND THE RISE OF SKILLED TRADES Guest: Chris Riegel Riegel discusses how artificial intelligence displaces white-collar professions like journalism and law yet cannot perform physical tasks like welding or truck repair. Skilled tradespeople see rising value; electricians building data centers now earn double their wages from three years ago due to labor shortages.1954

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6:52

S8 Ep350: SEGMENT 12: ENERGY, MINERALS, AND...

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2026/01/22

SEGMENT 12: ENERGY, MINERALS, AND KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY PARTNERSHIP Guest: Arthur Herman Herman outlines his vision for a US-Canada economic condominium built on energy resources, critical minerals, and knowledge industries. Discussion details how combining Canadian natural wealth with American technology and markets creates mutual prosperity, strengthens continental security, and counters dependence on hostile foreign suppliers like China.1848 SCOTLAND

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S8 Ep350: SEGMENT 11: SCOTTISH ENLIGHTENMENT AND...

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2026/01/22

SEGMENT 11: SCOTTISH ENLIGHTENMENT AND NORTH AMERICAN UNITY Guest: Arthur HermanHerman traces intellectual roots of Canadian-American cooperation to the Scottish Enlightenment's shared influence on both nations. Discussion explores how common philosophical heritage shaped institutions and values, proposing this foundation supports a modern economic condominium uniting the two countries against current global challenges and trade uncertainties.1843 LOCH LOMOND AND BEN LOMOND

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S8 Ep350: SEGMENT 10: PALAU NEEDS HELP AGAINST CHINA...

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2026/01/22

SEGMENT 10: PALAU NEEDS HELP AGAINST CHINA CRIME GANGS Guest: Cleo Paskal Paskal highlights Palau's struggle against Chinese criminal organizations infiltrating the small Pacific nation. Discussion covers illegal activities, money laundering, and how Beijing uses organized crime as soft power tool. Palau seeks American assistance to combat these threats while maintaining its democratic independence against Chinese pressure.1915 PALAU

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