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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 Ep831: 2/3: Preview for Later Today: Burnham...

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2026/05/06

2/3: Preview for Later Today: Burnham explains how China's Ministry of State Security employs private hackers and front companies for cyber operations, ensuring the government always maintains plausible deniability.

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1:26

S8 Ep831: 1/3: Preview for Later Today: Abdul-Husain...

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2026/05/06

1/3: Preview for Later Today: Abdul-Husain explains Iraq's sectarian power-sharing system where the Prime Minister is Shia, Speaker is Sunni, and President is Kurdish, highlighting the internal Shia primary.

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1:10

S8 Ep830: 3/3: Preview for Later Today: Ivana...

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2026/05/05

3/3: Preview for Later Today: Ivana Stradner examines American jazz as a potent soft power tool and "non-nuclear weapon." She explains how its themes of freedom and individualism countered Soviet propaganda, inspiring those living under various repressive regimes.1800 KREMLIN

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1:29

S8 Ep830: 2/3: Preview for Later Today: Grant Newsham...

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2026/05/05

2/3: Preview for Later Today: Grant Newsham highlights Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, praising her bold leadership against Chinese aggression. He notes her appeal to younger citizens due to her articulate manner and independent ideas during critical diplomatic missions.1930 TOKYO

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2:47

S8 Ep830: 1/3: Preview for Later Today: Rich Goldberg...

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2026/05/05

1/3: Preview for Later Today: Rich Goldberg discusses tracking IRGC assets hidden in Europe, particularly the United Kingdom. He advocates for a kleptocracy initiative, similar to the Russian oligarch program, to seize real estate and funds from Iranian leadership.1721

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5:17

S8 Ep829: SCHEDULE JBS, 5-4-26 PERSIA

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2026/05/05

SCHEDULE JBS, 5-4-26PARTHIA, PERSIA, IRAN1/16: Bill Roggio discusses Project Freedom, a mission to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGCclaimed to hit a US warship, but the Navy reported no ships were struck.2/16: Bill Roggio explains that al-Qaeda is expanding across Mali and Somalia, exploiting weak governments to build a caliphate. Both al-Qaeda and ISIS are partitioning territories and increasingly threatening regional capitals.3/16: Rick Fisher and Gordon Chang discuss the

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60:20

S8 Ep828: STREAM MAKING OF JBS, FEATURING BILL ROGGIO...

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2026/05/05

STREAM MAKING OF JBS, FEATURING BILL ROGGIO AND GORDON CHANG, 5-4-261664The provided text is a transcript from the John Batchelor Show, detailing a complex geopolitical crisis involving the United States, Iran, and China. Central to the discussion is a reported confrontation in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iranian media claimed to have struck a U.S. Navy frigate with missiles. While U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)denies any ships were hit, the incident coincides with Project Freedom, a Trump

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9:08

S8 Ep827: 16/16: John Hardie and Bill Roggio report...

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2026/05/05

16/16: John Hardie and Bill Roggio report on Vladimir Putin's isolation in bunkers due to intensified assassination fears. Simultaneously, President Zelenskyy is establishing international drone production partnerships with Finland and other NATO allies.1962

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10:31

S8 Ep827: 15/16: Miad Maliki and Bill Roggio describe...

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2026/05/05

15/16: Miad Maliki and Bill Roggio describe political chaos in Tehran and the regime's inability to make decisions under extreme pressure. Experts warn of a global energy tipping point involving severe fuel shortages within thirty days.1767 YEMEN

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9:01

S8 Ep827: 14/16: Joe Truzman reports on London...

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2026/05/05

14/16: Joe Truzman reports on London stabbing attacks claimed by Ashab al-Yamin, an Iranian front organization recruiting criminals. The UK has raised its terrorism threat level to severe due to these developments..PERSIA

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8:48

S8 Ep827: 13/16: Ahmad Sharawi details Iranian...

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2026/05/05

13/16: Ahmad Sharawi details Iranian strikes on UAE oil facilities aimed at disrupting Project Freedom. Meanwhile, Bashar al-Assad seeks Gulf investment while reportedly coordinating quietly with Israel against Hezbollah.

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7:29

S8 Ep827: 12/16: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña...

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2026/05/05

12/16: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa highlight Cuba's collapse as Russian and Venezuelan oil supplies vanish. Araújo details Panama's resistance to Chinese influence over its canal ports and subsequent retaliatory trade pressure from Beijing.1900

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12:10

S8 Ep827: 11/16: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña...

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2026/05/05

11/16: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa report that Delcy Rodríguez is avoiding elections in Venezuela. Araújo discusses Lula's weakening power in Brazil and judicial shifts that could lead to Jair Bolsonaro's release.1903 PERSIA

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9:02

S8 Ep827: 10/16: Gordon Chang analyzes how China...

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2026/05/05

10/16: Gordon Chang analyzes how China supports Iran while negotiating trade with the US. This conflict creates economic instability, including rising inflation and slower growth across major Asian trading economies.1971 SHAH 'S ARMY

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8:48

S8 Ep827: 9/16: Bridget Toomey and Bill Roggio...

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2026/05/05

9/16: Bridget Toomey and Bill Roggio discuss Ali Al-Zadei, a businessman elevated to Iraqi Prime Minister with Iranian support. While endorsed by Trump, his background in illicit finance raises concerns about ongoing militia influence.1920 BUSHER

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6:50

S8 Ep827: 8/16: David Daoud explains the IDF was...

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2026/05/05

8/16: David Daoud explains the IDF was caught off guard by Hezbollah's innovative use of fiber-optic and FPV drones. Despite these threats, the Israeli public largely favors continuing military operations to secure borders.1905 MAP

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12:49

S8 Ep827: 7/16: David Daoud argues the ceasefire...

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2026/05/05

7/16: David Daoud argues the ceasefire restricts Israel while allowing Hezbollah to rearm. Hezbollah is exploiting cheap FPV drones to harass Israeli forces, utilizing a low-tech method that lacks an effective counter.

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4:38

S8 Ep827: 6/16: Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus...

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2026/05/05

6/16: Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus McCotter warn that Iran is running out of oil storage, potentially forcing a production halt. Hoenlein characterizes the recent Gaza flotilla as a failed PR stunt carrying no aid.

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13:12

S8 Ep827: 5/16: Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus...

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2026/05/05

5/16: Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus McCotter report on escalating violence in the Gulf, including the sinking of IRGC boats. They also discuss Mahmoud Abbas's attempt to install his son, Yasser Abbas, as his political successor.

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11:03

S8 Ep827: 4/16: Alan Tonelson and Gordon Chang...

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2026/05/05

4/16: Alan Tonelson and Gordon Chang examine how the Iran war drives inflation and damages Asian manufacturing. China continues to flood markets with subsidized exports while using lawfare and harassment against smaller nations like Panama.1903 PERSIA

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