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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 Ep320: SHOW SCHEDULE 1-14-25 China Urges Canada...

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2026/01/15

SHOW SCHEDULE1-14-251920 SALT RIVERChina Urges Canada to Break from US Influence. Guests: CHARLES BURTON and GORDON CHANG. China is pressuring Canada to adopt "strategic autonomy" and distance itself from US influence as PM Mark Carney visits Beijing. Despite myths of economic salvation through Chinese trade, experts argue Canada'sexports to China remain minimal. Concerns persist regarding fentanyl production, Arctic neglect, and Chineseespionage. China's "Hollow Power" in Iran and Venezuela

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8:47

S8 Ep319: The China-Iran Partnership: Oil,...

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2026/01/15

The China-Iran Partnership: Oil, Surveillance, and Regional Stability. Guest: JACK BURNHAM. Chinamaintains a pragmatic "partnership" with Iran, focused on extracting discounted oil. Beijing provides surveillance technology to help the Iranian regime suppress internal protests while officially calling for stability. Additionally, Chinese or Russian technology is suspected of disrupting Starlink satellites to hinder military communications.1945 US NAVY ANZIO IN SHANGHAI HARBOR

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10:53

S8 Ep319: The Collapse of the Chinese Real Estate...

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2026/01/15

The Collapse of the Chinese Real Estate Market and Economic Stagnation. Guests: ANNE STEVENSON-YANGand GORDON CHANG. China's property sector faces a permanent downturn, with prices dropping 30–60% and enough vacant apartments to house billions. The government lacks the funds for a rescue. Xi Jinping's focus on high-tech is insufficient to replace real estate, which previously accounted for 25% of GDP.1905 SHANGHAI

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8:53

S8 Ep319: Pakistan's $1.5 Billion Arms Deal with...

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2026/01/15

Pakistan's $1.5 Billion Arms Deal with Sudan and China's Strategic Influence. Guests: RICK FISHER and GORDON CHANG. Pakistan is nearing a deal to supply jets and drones to Sudan, likely funded by Saudi Arabia. China uses these transactions to establish alternative security structures in the Middle East. Experts suggest Chinaprefers ongoing conflict over peace to maximize profits and regional influence.1900 KARACHI

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S8 Ep319: Plunging Russian Oil Prices and the Impact...

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2026/01/15

Plunging Russian Oil Prices and the Impact of Global Sanctions. Guest: MICHAEL BERNSTAM. Russian oil prices are dropping significantly, with some major brands selling between $34 and $35 per barrel. Western sanctions and global supply gluts allow buyers like China and India to extract massive discounts. Future stability in Iran could further increase competition, driving Russian revenues and taxes even lower.1903 SANTA BARBARA

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S8 Ep318: The New Right's Radical Rejection of...

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2026/01/15

The New Right's Radical Rejection of Traditional Republicanism. Guest: PETER BERKOWITZ, Hoover Institution Senior Fellow. Berkowitz contrasts the New Right's desire for state-led social reform with the Republican Party's traditional focus on liberty and limited government. He discusses Michael Anton's views on the "right of revolution" and warns that attacking classical liberalism risks eroding essential protections against bigotry and persecution in America.1929 HOOVER PARADE

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S8 Ep316: China's Military Technology and Export...

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2026/01/14

China's Military Technology and Export Capabilities in Conflict ZonesPREVIEW FOR LATER: GUEST JACK BURNHAM. Jack Burnham explores China's supply of air defense radars to Venezuela and its relationship with Iran. While these systems are tested in foreign conflicts, Burnham notes that Venezuelan military incompetence makes it difficult to accurately judge the true effectiveness of Chinese military hardware against Western equipment.1906

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S8 Ep316: Evaluating Chinese Strategic Influence and...

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2026/01/14

Evaluating Chinese Strategic Influence and Potential Threats in CubaPREVIEW FOR LATER: GUEST STEVE YATES. Steve Yates analyzes potential Chinese threats in Cuba, ranging from biological pathogens to electronic signals. Yates suggests the administration is utilizing economic leverage and a naval armada to force a negotiated settlement, similar to previous "pressure" tactics applied by the executive branch against the Maduro regime1959 CUBA

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S8 Ep310: SHOW SCHEDULE 1-13-25 1868 PUBLISHER'S ROW...

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2026/01/14

SHOW SCHEDULE1-13-251868 PUBLISHER'S ROW NYCGuests: Elizabeth Peek and John Batchelor. Batchelor and Peek discuss inflation holding firm at 2.7% in December. They evaluate falling gasoline prices and strong holiday retail performance as indicators of improving consumer sentiment. Peek also critiques a DOJ investigation into Jerome Powell, labeling it an "unforced error" that might inadvertently extend Powell's tenure. Guest: Elizabeth Peek. This segment addresses political dissent in Minnesota

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S8 Ep315: THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 1-13-25

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2026/01/14

This transcript from The John Bachelor Show features a live discussion between host John Bachelor, former Congressman Thaddius McCotter, and scholars Judy Dempsey and Brandon Weichert. The participants evaluate the geopolitical instability of early 2026, focusing heavily on widespread civil unrest in Iran and the regime's potentially violent "Samson option" response. The conversation transitions into the ongoing war in Ukraine, highlighting deep divisions within the European Union regarding

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S8 Ep313: Guest: Gregory Copley. Reza Pahlavi...

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2026/01/14

Guest: Gregory Copley. Reza Pahlavi proposes a constitutional monarchy where the crown serves as a symbolic figurehead, similar to the British system. Copley highlights Pahlavi's unique name recognition and legitimacy as the former crown prince. However, air power alone cannot decisively change the situation on the ground, requiring covert support after the clerics collapse.1970 TEHRAN

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S8 Ep313: Guest: Gregory Copley. Following the arrest...

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2026/01/14

Guest: Gregory Copley. Following the arrest of Maduro, Venezuela is controlled by four competing "crime families." Copley notes the absence of a clear U.S. plan for citizens facing food and medical insecurity. The U.S. seeks to enforce an oil embargo against Cuba, which is currently suffering from infrastructure collapse and electric grid failures.1902 CARACAS

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S8 Ep313: Guest: Gregory Copley. Iran's collapse...

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2026/01/14

Guest: Gregory Copley. Iran's collapse could dismantle the "International North-South Transport Corridor," a vital trade route for Russia and India. Copley argues that the Iranian public is increasingly secular, with the youth rejecting clerical authority. While the regime may fire remaining missiles in desperation, a post-clerical Iran could ignite Central Asian economic potential.

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11:24

S8 Ep313: Guest: Brandon Weichert. Turmoil in Iran...

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2026/01/14

Guest: Brandon Weichert. Turmoil in Iran threatens China's energy security, as Beijing receives roughly 70-80% of Iranian oil. Weichert suggests Russia and China are using the crisis to test anti-Starlink technologies. Furthermore, the regime might import foreign terrorists to suppress domestic dissent, while the U.S. provides behind-the-scenes support to the movement.1970 IRAN

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S8 Ep313: Guest: Brandon Weichert. Turmoil in Iran...

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2026/01/14

Guest: Brandon Weichert. Turmoil in Iran threatens China's energy security, as Beijing receives roughly 70-80% of Iranian oil. Weichert suggests Russia and China are using the crisis to test anti-Starlink technologies. Furthermore, the regime might import foreign terrorists to suppress domestic dissent, while the U.S. provides behind-the-scenes support to the movement.1307 TABRIZ

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S8 Ep313: Guest: Brandon Weichert. Iranian protesters...

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2026/01/14

Guest: Brandon Weichert. Iranian protesters face a brutal regime that may utilize a "Samson Option," firing all missiles at Israel if the government falls. Weichert notes that while the Israelis and CIA have covert assets on the ground, the protest movement lacks a cohesive leader. Proposals for restoring the Pahlavi dynasty are criticized as an impractical solution.1997 DAMASCUS

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S8 Ep313: Guest: General Blaine Holt (retired). Holt...

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2026/01/14

Guest: General Blaine Holt (retired). Holt discusses potential U.S. intervention to support Iranian protesters, emphasizing strikes on command nodes rather than ground troops. While the U.S. maintains air superiority, putting special operators on the ground carries high risk. The Iranian people face a critical window of days to succeed before facing stunning reprisals.1920 PERSIA

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S8 Ep313: Guest: Dr. Brenda Shaffer. Iran is a...

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2026/01/14

Guest: Dr. Brenda Shaffer. Iran is a multi-ethnic state where Persians constitute less than 40% of the population. Shaffer explains that while current protests are Persian-led, the regime's survival often depends on the participation of ethnic minorities like Azerbaijanis, Kurds, and Baluch. These groups frequently engage in direct retribution against security forces.1971 IRAN

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S8 Ep313: Guest: Jonathan Schanzer. Syria's new...

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2026/01/14

Guest: Jonathan Schanzer. Syria's new central government remains extremely fragile, with authority barely extending beyond Damascus as factions clash in Aleppo. Schanzer describes a "Sunni jihadist regime" facing retribution from sectarian minorities. Meanwhile, regional tensions escalate as Israel and Iran reportedly narrowly avoided direct conflict, prompting Russia to evacuate its embassy.1979 TEHRAN

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S8 Ep313: Guest: Jonathan Schanzer. Intense protests...

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2026/01/14

Guest: Jonathan Schanzer. Intense protests in Iran, sparked by decades of mismanagement, have led to a violent crackdown by the regime. Schanzer highlights that these demonstrations are uniquely supported by President Trump'srhetoric. Reza Pahlavi has emerged as a potential figurehead for a transitional government or constitutional monarchy, as the population remains largely pro-Western.1978 TEHRAN

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