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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 Ep793: SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 4-23-26 1902...

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2026/04/24

SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 4-23-261902 DELONGPRE GARDENHere are your formatted segments:1. Guest: Anatol Lieven. Lieven discusses the Middle East crisis, noting Russia benefits from rising oil prices while China fears global economic instability. Future concerns include potential US retaliation against Europe regarding Ukraine aid and Greenland, alongside upcoming tariff negotiations between President Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing. 12. Guest: Anatol Lieven. Lieven analyzes UK politics,

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44:09

S8 Ep792: STREAM OF THE MAKING OF THE SHOW, JIM...

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2026/04/24

STREAM OF THE MAKING OF THE SHOW, FEATURING STREAM OF THE MAKING OF THE SHOW, JIM MCTAGUE, 4-23-20261905 DELONGPRE INTERIOR. Anthropic’s latest large language model, Mythos, represents a significant shift in AI capabilities and national security concerns. Unlike its predecessors, Mythos was withheld from public release because testers discovered it could identify vulnerabilities and "zero-day" security holes that had remained hidden from human search for years. This revelation has sparked intense

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10:32

S8 Ep791: 16. Guest: Cleo Paskal. Paskal reports on...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/04/24

16. Guest: Cleo Paskal. Paskal reports on Super Typhoon Sinlaku's impact on US Pacific territories. She also discusses the fuel supply crisis in the Marshall Islands caused by the Strait of Hormuz closure. Finally, she details the withdrawal of a controversial UK deal to cede the strategic Chagos Islands to Mauritius. 161945 HOLLYWOOD BLD LOOKING EAST.

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S8 Ep791: 15. Guest: Mary Anastasia O'Grady. O'Grady...

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2026/04/24

15. Guest: Mary Anastasia O'Grady. O'Grady criticizes the stalled transition to democracy in Venezuela, noting the Rodriguez siblings are "buying time" for their criminal regime. Despite the capture of Maduro, corrupt officials remain in power. She highlights the ongoing threat to opposition leader Maria Corina Machado and the lack of US focus. 151945

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9:16

S8 Ep791: 14. Guest: Veronique de Rugy. De Rugy warns...

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2026/04/24

14. Guest: Veronique de Rugy. De Rugy warns of a looming debt crisis, suggesting the US is passively choosing inflation over necessary spending cuts or tax hikes. She argues that fiscal credibility cannot be restored without reforming Medicare and Social Security, and recommends deregulating healthcare to increase supply and lower costs. 141945 HOLLYWOOD BLVD

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8:33

S8 Ep791: 13. Guest: Craig Unger. Unger argues...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/04/24

13. Guest: Craig Unger. Unger argues Vladimir Putin is the primary beneficiary of the Middle East conflict as rising oil prices bolster Russia's economy. He describes Donald Trump as a Russian "asset" whose interests align with Putin's. Additionally, he discusses Melania Trump's unusual press conference denying Jeffrey Epstein connections. 131924 HOLLYWOOD AND HIGHLAND

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S8 Ep791: 12. Guest: Eric Cline. Cline discusses the...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/04/24

12. Guest: Eric Cline. Cline discusses the 1177 BC collapse of the globalized Late Bronze Age network due to drought, famine, and invasions. He emphasizes modern lessons from this collapse, including the need for innovation, resilience, and multiple backup plans to ensure societal survival when complex systems inevitably fail. 121928 HOLLYWOOD BLVD

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S8 Ep791: 11. Guest: Eric Cline. Using social network...

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2026/04/24

11. Guest: Eric Cline. Using social network analysis, Cline maps connections between Bronze Age rulers, identifying messengers as critical "power brokers". He notes the difficulty of identifying specific Pharaohs in the letters. Finally, he discusses the archaeological significance of Byblos and the need for future excavations once regional peace allows. 111924 HOLLYWOOD AND VINE

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S8 Ep791: 10. Guest: Eric Cline. Cline explores the...

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2026/04/24

10. Guest: Eric Cline. Cline explores the letters of Abdi-Heba, the ruler of Jerusalem, who balanced local conflicts while appealing to the Egyptian Pharaoh for military aid. The correspondence reveals a world of backstabbing vassal politics and frequent requests for gold, which Egypt occasionally sent as gilded wood. 101923 HOLLYWOOD AND VINE

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10:28

S8 Ep791: 9. Guest: Eric Cline. Archaeologist Cline...

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2026/04/24

9. Guest: Eric Cline. Archaeologist Cline discusses the Amarna letters, focusing on the prolific correspondence of Rib-Hadda of Byblos. He characterizes these ancient conflicts as proxy wars between the Hittites and Egyptians. Cline notes that the regional dynamics of 3,400 years ago strikingly mirror contemporary Middle Eastern geopolitical struggles. 1922 HOLLYWOOD BLVD AND CAHUENGA

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S8 Ep791: 8. Guest: Evan Ellis. Ellis reports Panama...

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2026/04/24

8. Guest: Evan Ellis. Ellis reports Panama is seeing increased canal revenue due to Middle East instability, but faces Chinese retaliation for revoking a port concession. China is using economic leverage to punish Panama, pressuring major shipping companies and harassing Panamanian-flagged vessels to discourage resistance to its presence. 8

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S8 Ep791: 7. Guest: Evan Ellis. Ellis discusses a...

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2026/04/24

7. Guest: Evan Ellis. Ellis discusses a suspicious car crash in Chihuahua, Mexico, that killed four officials, including two CIA personnel. He also covers a diplomatic rift between the US and Brazil involving mutual expulsions of police liaisons, sparked by tensions over former President Bolsonaro and the 2022 election. 71920 BROWN DERBY

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S8 Ep791: 6. Guest: Evan Ellis. Ellis details...

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2026/04/24

6. Guest: Evan Ellis. Ellis details spillover violence in Trinidad and Tobago, where drug flows and gangs necessitated a state of emergency. He addresses Venezuela's opposition leader Maria Corina Machado's delayed return to the country. Additionally, he discusses El Salvador's controversial mass trial of 486 alleged gang members. 61924 HOLLYWOOD AND CAHUENGA

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S8 Ep791: 5. Guest: Evan Ellis. Ellis examines Peru's...

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2026/04/24

5. Guest: Evan Ellis. Ellis examines Peru's political turmoil surrounding a multi-billion dollar F-16 deal. An interim leftist government attempted to delay payments, potentially seeking Russian or Chinese alternatives. Despite the resignation of two key ministers in protest, the deal currently appears to be moving forward. 51914 HOLLYWOOD AND HIGHLAND

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10:48

S8 Ep791: 4. Guest: Titus Techera. Techera reviews...

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2026/04/24

4. Guest: Titus Techera. Techera reviews Project Hail Mary, calling it a family-oriented film celebrating space exploration and "manly professionalism". However, he highlights Hollywood's decline as streaming and private gaming erode the shared cinematic experience. He notes that traditional "boys' fantasies" have largely defected to digital platforms. 41910 DELONGPRE GARDEN PARTY

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S8 Ep791: 3. Guest: Grant Newsham. Retired Marine...

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2026/04/24

3. Guest: Grant Newsham. Retired Marine Colonel Newsham explains Japan's participation in the Balikatan combat exercises in the Philippines. This shift toward active military training under Prime Minister Takayichi aims to counter Chinese aggression. Beijing strongly opposes this enhanced US-Japan defense link, fearing its combined strategic capabilities. 31905 HOLLYWOOD BLVD

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S8 Ep791: 2. Guest: Anatol Lieven. Lieven analyzes UK...

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2026/04/24

2. Guest: Anatol Lieven. Lieven analyzes UK politics, characterizing Prime Minister Keir Starmer as a "dead man walking" due to record low popularity and scandals involving Lord Mandelson. Regarding Ukraine, he suggests they are achieving a qualified victory by holding the line, though long-term survival is threatened by manpower and funding shortages. 21905 DELONGPRE MANSE

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S8 Ep791: 1. Guest: Anatol Lieven. Lieven discusses...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/04/24

1. Guest: Anatol Lieven. Lieven discusses the Middle East crisis, noting Russia benefits from rising oil prices while China fears global economic instability. Future concerns include potential US retaliation against Europe regarding Ukraine aid and Greenland, alongside upcoming tariff negotiations between President Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing. 11905 HOLLYWOOD HOTEL

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S8 Ep788: STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR...

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2026/04/23

STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING JAMES HOLMES, RICK FISHER,ALAN TONELSON, GORDON CHANG,4-22-2026.1922The current global geopolitical landscape is defined by two primary theaters of tension: the maritime standoff in the Strait of Hormuz and the strategic "land grab" occurring in the Earth-Moon system. These conflicts are further complicated by a deepening economic rift between the United States and China regarding manufacturing, intellectual property, and the forced

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9:03

S8 Ep787: SCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 4-22-26....

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/04/23

SCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 4-22-26.1910 HALLEY'S COMET1. GUEST: Professor Jim Holmes. Professor Jim Holmes discusses the Strait of Hormuz standoff between the US and Iran. He notes the US advantage due to energy independence while highlighting the role of maritime insurers in the conflict. 12. GUEST: Rick Fischer. Rick Fischer warns of China's militarization of the moon, describing how spent propulsion modules could be weaponized to strike US bases. He emphasizes the current lunar race as a

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