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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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7:45

S8 Ep456: Bob Zimmerman covers ESA's fast-tracked...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/02/14

Bob Zimmerman covers ESA's fast-tracked Apophis asteroid mission, a commercial attempt to rescue a NASAtelescope, and the contrasting regulatory environments of the UK and New Zealand for space launches.

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11:54

S8 Ep456: Bob Zimmerman of Behind the Black contrasts...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/02/14

Bob Zimmerman of Behind the Black contrasts SpaceX's routine success with ULA's technical struggles, attributing the booming private space sector and massive investments to a shift toward capitalist models.

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5:21

S8 Ep456: Henry Sokolski critiques the chaotic...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/02/14

Henry Sokolski critiques the chaotic government response to a balloon over El Paso, arguing the incident exposes dangerous coordination flaws in America's homeland security apparatus and interagency communication.

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12:28

S8 Ep456: Henry Sokolski of the Nonproliferation...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/02/14

Henry Sokolski of the Nonproliferation Policy Education Center analyzes the crumbling Non-Proliferation Treaty, citing Iran's inspection violations and China's nuclear expansion as critical challenges for the upcoming international review conference.

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8:30

S8 Ep455: Bill Roggio and Caleb Weiss provide updates...

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2026/02/13

Bill Roggio and Caleb Weiss provide updates on Somalia including relative success against Al-Shabaab leadership, while reports confirm Russian deceptive recruitment of Africans for the war in Ukraine.2020 SOMALIA

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11:10

S8 Ep455: Bill Roggio and Caleb Weiss of the Long War...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/02/13

Bill Roggio and Caleb Weiss of the Long War Journal discuss a sophisticated Islamic State drone attack on an airfield in Niger, highlighting security failures by the Russian Africa Corps that replaced US forces.1949 NIGERIA

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6:35

S8 Ep455: Josh Rogin analyzes the reopening of trade...

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2026/02/13

Josh Rogin analyzes the reopening of trade between Washington and Delhi, suggesting India is returning to a non-aligned strategy despite improved relations and adjusted tariff rates.1862 INDIA

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11:15

S8 Ep455: Josh Rogin discusses the trade conflict...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/02/13

Josh Rogin discusses the trade conflict between the US and India, noting that tariffs were used as leverage regarding Russian oil and Modi's diplomatic de-risking from Washington.1860 INDIA

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6:39

S8 Ep455: Michael Munger explains how post-WWII...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/02/13

Michael Munger explains how post-WWII economic recovery defied Keynesian predictions of doom due to the removal of government controls and a massive release of pent-up consumer demand.1945 TRUMAN

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13:00

S8 Ep455: Michael Munger reviews George Selgin's book...

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2026/02/13

Michael Munger reviews George Selgin's book False Dawn, arguing that regime uncertainty from FDR's arbitrary New Deal policies hindered investment and actually prolonged the Great Depression.1945 DOJ

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8:45

S8 Ep455: Jim McTague describes Lancaster County's...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/02/13

Jim McTague describes Lancaster County's freezing tundra weather, inflation impacting Valentine's Day sales, and a significant financial windfall for local government from a new data center.1950 ALLENTOWN

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9:04

S8 Ep455: Veronique de Rugy of the Mercatus Center...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/02/13

Veronique de Rugy of the Mercatus Center analyzes tensions between the President and the Federal Reserve, warning against fiscal dominance where political pressure regarding debt forces the Fed to lower rates.1930 FDR AND SARA

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10:53

S8 Ep455: Conrad Black reflects on former Prime...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/02/13

Conrad Black reflects on former Prime Minister Stephen Harper's conservative achievements and analyzes current leader Pierre Poilievre's similar but more comprehensive vision to rescue Canada's stagnating economy.1924 MANITOBA

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8:46

S8 Ep455: Jeff Bliss and Brandon Weichert debate the...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/02/13

Jeff Bliss and Brandon Weichert debate the AI boom, predicting a market correction followed by a second wave where robotics and AI integration fundamentally transform the global economy.1919 PACIFIC PALISADES AND HOLLYWOOD SETS

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6:52

S8 Ep455: Jeff Bliss reports on Las Vegas's growth as...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/02/13

Jeff Bliss reports on Las Vegas's growth as Californians relocate there, the continued success of In-N-Out Burger, and the irony of California's beautiful weather amidst persistent economic troubles.1903 SANTA BARBARA

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10:57

455: Jeff Bliss discusses Governor Newsom's mixed...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/02/13

Jeff Bliss discusses Governor Newsom's mixed popularity in California, highlighting failures in housing affordability, rising homelessness, and the costly, delayed high-speed rail project undermining his national ambitions.1901 NEVADA

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1:58

S8 Ep454: Conrad Black critiques Canada's economic...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/02/13

Conrad Black critiques Canada's economic stagnation under Trudeau, citing fiscal indiscipline and failure to match UScorporate tax cuts, which drove investment away from Canada to its southern neighbor.1900 OTTAWA ROWING CLUB

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1:39

S8 Ep454: Veronique de Rugy of the Mercatus Center...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/02/13

Veronique de Rugy of the Mercatus Center discusses Kevin Warsh's potential Fed chairmanship, highlighting his focus on price stability and a proposed accord to reduce Treasury pressure on the central bank.1903

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1:53

S8 Ep454: Jim McTague reports on a Lancaster County...

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2026/02/13

Jim McTague reports on a Lancaster County data center windfall, providing millions in fees and taxes to help bail out local budgets and school overspending in Pennsylvania Dutch country.1689 CHARLES II AND WILLIAM PENN

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1:30

S8 Ep454: Henry Sokolski of the Nonproliferation...

The John Batchelor Show ·

2026/02/13

Henry Sokolski of the Nonproliferation Policy Education Center warns the upcoming non-proliferation review must address Iran's safeguards violations while managing Russian and Chinese demands regarding United States nuclear deployments overseas.1945 NM

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