The John Batchelor Show
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S8 Ep1020: SCHEDULE OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-16-2026.
Jun 17, 20267 min
S8 Ep1019: STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING THADDEUS MCCOTTER, 6-16-2026.
Jun 17, 202646 min
S8 Ep1018: Thaddeus McCotter joins John Batchelor to discuss the lack of clarity in the emerging US-Iran memo, specifically regarding ballistic missiles and human rights. He questions the effectiveness of a "60-day ceasefire" strategy and calls for Congressional ove
Jun 17, 20267 min
S8 Ep1018: Thaddeus McCotter reflects on the 2009 Green Movement, criticizing the Obama administration for parlaying with "butchers" rather than supporting protesters. He warns that the current Trump administration faces the same ideological enemy. McCotter expresse
Jun 17, 202612 min
S8 Ep1018: Andrea Stricker explains the "numbingly complicated" nature of Iran's nuclear program, which utilizes research centers and universities to hide sensitive work. She advocates for a comprehensive agreement requiring full Iranian disclosure and intrusive ins
Jun 17, 20266 min
S8 Ep1018: Andrea Stricker discusses the IAEA's near-total loss of access to Iranian nuclear sites. She details how previous US and Israeli strikes decimated enrichment capabilities, yet monitoring remains blind. Stricker emphasizes the difficulty of verifying the l
Jun 17, 202611 min
S8 Ep1018: Gregory Copley explains the Trooping the Colour ceremony, a display of British military discipline celebrating the sovereign's birthday. He highlights King Charles III handing visible authority to Prince William during this year's event. Copley notes the
Jun 17, 20267 min
S8 Ep1018: Gregory Copley critiques the upcoming US-Iran memo, characterizing it as a "rinse and repeat" cycle rather than a true victory. He argues that by failing to remove the Islamic regime, the US preserves a weakened but hostile power. Copley also notes shifti
Jun 17, 202612 min
S8 Ep1018: Gregory Copley examines the Makerfield by-election, where Andy Burnham seeks to return to Parliament to challenge Keir Starmer's leadership. He explains how third parties like Reform and Restore Britain could split the vote. Copley notes Burnham's potenti
Jun 17, 20267 min
S8 Ep1018: Gregory Copley addresses the crisis in the UK Ministry of Defense, marked by high-level resignations and budget cuts. He describes the Royal Marines' seizure of a Russian "shadow fleet" tanker and a Russian warship firing warning shots at a yacht. Copley
Jun 17, 202610 min
S8 Ep1018: Jonathan Schanzer discusses the roles of Syria, Qatar, and Turkey in regional conflicts. He questions the reliability of the Syrian regime to tame Hezbollah, suggesting a "neo-Ottoman" Turkish agenda. Regarding Gaza, he notes Hamas is tactically contained
Jun 17, 20268 min
S8 Ep1018: Jonathan Schanzer critiques the rumored US-Iran deal, warning that it offers significant sanctions relief without securing nuclear concessions. He argues that the plan fails to address ballistic missiles or proxies like Hezbollah. Schanzer expresses conce
Jun 17, 202611 min
S8 Ep1018: Joseph Sternberg reports on the turmoil within Britain's Labour Party, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces internal challenges. He discusses potential successor Andy Burnham's by-election bid and Nigel Farage's Reform Party influence. Sternberg highlight
Jun 17, 20265 min
S8 Ep1018: Joseph Sternberg explains the impending depletion of the Social Security Trust Fund, labeling it an accounting gimmick. He clarifies that the program is a pay-as-you-go system where current workers fund retirees. Sternberg discusses the political difficul
Jun 17, 202612 min
S8 Ep1018: Professor John Yoo applies the Thucydides Trap to the current conflict between the US and Iran's "concert of autocracies." He notes that while some view Iran as a rising power, it functions more like a small, oppressive elite. Yoo emphasizes that the US f
Jun 17, 20264 min
S8 Ep1018: Professor John Yoo critiques the "Thucydides Trap" analogy used by Xi Jinping to describe US-China tensions. He argues China resembles militaristic Sparta, while the US represents the democratic, commercial Athens. Yoo warns that China's declining populat
Jun 17, 202615 min
S8 Ep1018: Liz Peek analyzes Kevin Warsh's appointment to the Federal Reserve and his optimistic view of AI-driven productivity. She predicts the Fed will hold interest rates steady despite inflation, noting that falling oil prices from a potential Iran deal could e
Jun 17, 20267 min
S8 Ep1018: Liz Peek discusses Elon Musk's potential trillionaire status, highlighting his massive contributions through SpaceX and Tesla. She defends his wealth creation as a product of capitalist grit and innovation, contrasting it with socialist critiques. Peek em
Jun 17, 202610 min
S8 Ep1017: Preview for Later Today: Thaddeus McCotter and John Batchelor discuss the uncertainties of the Trump administration's Iran policy, questioning the efficacy of military force, the potential for a controversial US sovereign wealth fund, and the regime's con
Jun 16, 20263 min
S8 Ep1017: Preview for Later Today: Liz Peek explains why Europe lacks major tech breakthroughs like SpaceX or AI, citing high energy costs driven by influential green parties and a transition to uncompetitive renewable energy that deters modern data centers.
Jun 16, 20261 min
S8 Ep1017: Preview for Later Today: Jonathan Schanzer warns against trusting Qatar, despite its frequent role as a negotiator for peace with groups like Hamas, the Taliban, and Iran, arguing the Gulf nation remains a highly problematic and untrustworthy actor.
Jun 16, 20260 min
S8 Ep1017: Preview for Later Today: Joseph Sternberg discusses Social Security's financial insolvency, noting that past surpluses were spent by politicians. He critiques the rejection of private accounts and warns that a government-run trust fund would create proble
Jun 16, 20261 min
S8 Ep1017: Preview for Later Today: Andrea Stricker highlights the risks of nuclear facilities in combat zones, detailing attacks near Iran's Bushehr plant and Iran's own projectiles hitting the UAE's reactor, exposing regional hypocrisy regarding nuclear safety and
Jun 16, 20261 min
S8 Ep1017: Preview for Later Today: Professor John Yoo explores the Peloponnesian War between Sparta and Athens, drawing parallels between Pericles' naval strategy and Churchill's WWII tactics, while reflecting on the ultimate disappearance of Sparta versus the endu
Jun 16, 20262 min
S8 Ep1016: SCHEDULE JBS, 6-15-2026
Jun 16, 20266 min
S8 Ep1015: STREAMING MAKING OF THE JBS, FEAATURING BILL ROGGIO, 6-15-2026.
Jun 16, 202619 min
S8 Ep1014: Edmund Fitton-Brown notes that Russia and China view a ceasefire as beneficial for weakening U.S. influence and entrenching Iranian power. Experts argue the Islamic Republic will never negotiate away its revolutionary pillars, including its militias and
Jun 16, 20265 min
S8 Ep1014: Edmund Fitton-Brown explains that a memorandum of understanding is expected to be signed in Geneva, focusing on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The deal includes a 60-day ceasefire but leaves critical issues like the nuclear file for later.
Jun 16, 202614 min
S8 Ep1014: Samuel Ben-Ur explains that the IDF controls 64% of Gaza, but Hamas remains in control of the remaining civilian population through torture and executions. The group refuses to disarm, as their existence is predicated on destroying Israel. Despite the eli
Jun 16, 20269 min
S8 Ep1014: Bridget Toomey notes that despite the U.S.-Iran memo of understanding, the Houthis remain a threat, recently firing a drone at Eilat. The group maintains autonomy and does not feel bound by ceasefires. They continue to ban Israeli maritime navigation in t
Jun 16, 20268 min
S8 Ep1014: David Daoud describes a ceasefire deal requiring Hezbollah to withdraw north of the Litani River as "magical thinking" since the fighters are locals. While the IDF faces manpower limitations, Washington continues to pressure Prime Minister Netanyahu to ac
Jun 16, 20265 min
S8 Ep1014: David Daoud explains that reports of an upcoming memo of understanding between the U.S. and Iran are contradicted by Israel's refusal to leave Lebanon. Iran aims to save Hezbollah, its most critical asset, while the U.S. seeks a modus vivendi with the reg
Jun 16, 202613 min
S8 Ep1014: John Hardie notes that Jared Kushner and U.S. envoys have frequently visited Moscow to negotiate an end to the Ukraine conflict. Putin uses phone calls to flatter Trump and promote the idea that Russia is dominating the battlefield. The administration pre
Jun 16, 20264 min
S8 Ep1014: John Hardie reports that Russia launched a massive barrage of 70 missiles and 600 drones against Kyiv, damaging a historic monastery. Simultaneously, Ukraine is conducting a "logistics lockdown" campaign to isolate Crimea by striking fuel convoys and brid
Jun 16, 202613 min
S8 Ep1014: Fraser Howie and Gordon Chang describe the Iran deal as a "repackaging of failure" and a humiliation for America. Markets are experiencing a relief rally due to AI and stabilizing oil prices, but fail to price in geopolitical damage. Allies now view the U
Jun 16, 20268 min
S8 Ep1014: Piero Tozzi and Gordon Chang discuss KMT official Jen Wen, who visited the U.S. to bolster her credentials but faced criticism for meeting individuals linked to the Communist Party. The visit highlighted debates over drone supply chains, as the U.S. encou
Jun 16, 202610 min
S8 Ep1014: Ahmad Sharawi discusses President Trump's suggestion of using the Syrian army to conduct strikes against Hezbollah in eastern Lebanon. This "creative solution" aims to disarm the proxy without using the IDF. However, experts warn this could cause a "rally
Jun 16, 20269 min
S8 Ep1014: Bill Roggio warns that Sunni jihadists remain a background threat while the West focuses on Iran. Groups like al-Qaeda and ISIS are gaining ground in Africa and Afghanistan, aiming to establish emirates. Pakistan also faces instability as the Taliban prov
Jun 16, 20268 min
S8 Ep1014: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa report that in Peru, Keiko Fujimori leads the presidential race, signaling a "blue wave" against narco-socialism. This shift reinforces regional efforts like the Shield of the Americas. Meanwhile, Bolivia faces a
Jun 16, 20268 min
S8 Ep1014: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa report that in Peru, Keiko Fujimori leads the presidential race, signaling a "blue wave" against narco-socialism. This shift reinforces regional efforts like the Shield of the Americas. Meanwhile, Bolivia faces a
Jun 16, 202610 min
S8 Ep1014: Bill Roggio highlights that the ceasefire is a return to the status quo from February. He argues that the military was restrained from finishing the job and doubts the Iranian people's willingness to overthrow the regime. Meanwhile, Hezbollah remains acti
Jun 16, 20263 min
S8 Ep1014: Bill Roggio discusses a rumored memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran. Roggio expresses skepticism, noting that while the Strait of Hormuz may reopen, the deal fails to address Iran's nuclear program or its support for regional proxies
Jun 16, 202613 min
S8 Ep1013: Preview for Later Today: Samuel Ben-Ur reports the Board of Peace is inactive because Hamas refuses to disarm. Without progress, the initiative lacks funding and momentum as international attention shifts toward escalating conflicts with Iran and Hezbolla
Jun 15, 20261 min
S8 Ep1012: Preview for Later Today: Veteran David Daoud discusses the IDF's campaign against Hezbollah, noting that occupying large portions of Lebanon is beyond Israel's current manpower. The military strategy focuses on tactical operations near the Litani River to
Jun 15, 20261 min
S8 Ep1012: Preview for Later Today: Analyst John Hardie examines a call between Presidents Trump and Putin, highlighting the role of private envoys. He explains how Putin attempts to manipulate U.S. perceptions by claiming battlefield dominance to force Ukrainian co
Jun 15, 20262 min
S8 Ep1012: Preview for Later Today: Fraser Howie discusses the tragic decline of the U.S. global alliance network. He observes that allies in Asia and Europe now view America as unreliable, prompting a shift toward self-reliance and independent security strategies.
Jun 15, 20261 min
S8 Ep1011: Preview for Later Today: Piero Tozzi analyzes the KMT leader's controversial U.S. visit and meetings with CCP-linked groups. These missteps, along with internal Taiwanese debates over cutting drone production, have damaged diplomatic relations and raised
Jun 15, 20264 min
S8 Ep1010: Reflecting on the year 1860, Germanicus characterizes the American Civil War as an authoritarian suppression of the South by rigid abolitionists who sought to replace southern institutions with a utopian vision. He draws a direct parallel between those
Jun 15, 202613 min
S8 Ep1010: Gaius and Germanicus critique the 2026 US-Iran peace negotiations, which Gaius describes as a "work of fiction" and "anti-theater" lacking any heroic or certain resolution. Germanicus asserts that the current leadership is a symptom of a broader systemic
Jun 15, 202619 min
S8 Ep1010: In the setting of Londinium, 92 AD, Gaius and Germanicus contrast the Roman "triumph"—a sacred ritual bonding the citizenry to the sacrifice of war—with the failing 2026 American way of war. Germanicus argues that for a republic to remain healthy, war mus
Jun 15, 202616 min