The John Batchelor Show
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S8 Ep791: 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 contro
Apr 24, 202610 min
S8 Ep791: 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 highli
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S8 Ep791: 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
Apr 24, 20269 min
S8 Ep791: 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 d
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S8 Ep791: 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 backu
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S8 Ep791: 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
Apr 24, 202611 min
S8 Ep791: 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
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S8 Ep791: 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 regiona
Apr 24, 202610 min
S8 Ep791: 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 compani
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S8 Ep791: 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
Apr 24, 202614 min
S8 Ep791: 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
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S8 Ep791: 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
Apr 24, 20268 min
S8 Ep791: 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
Apr 24, 202610 min
S8 Ep791: 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. Beij
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S8 Ep791: 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 vict
Apr 24, 20267 min
S8 Ep791: 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 Greenl
Apr 24, 202610 min
S8 Ep790: Preview: Eric Cline discusses the Amarna letters, revealing Bronze Age diplomacy and proxy wars between Egypt and the Hittites. He analyzes the interconnected network's collapse in 1177 BC, offering modern lessons on innovation.
Apr 23, 202639 min
S8 Ep790: Preview: Evan Ellis examines a mass trial of 486 gang members in El Salvador under the Bukele regime. Despite due process concerns and mistaken arrests, citizens support the crackdown to achieve unprecedented public safety.
Apr 23, 20261 min
S8 Ep790: Preview: Anatol Lieven discusses European fears regarding a potential Trump administration. Concerns include retaliatory cuts to Ukrainian military aid and intelligence, or extreme actions like seizing Greenland, which could shatter the NATO alliance.
Apr 23, 20261 min
S8 Ep790: Preview: Titus Techera explores how technology and shifting social habits transformed cinema from a communal theater experience to private viewing. He highlights social trends toward controlled environments and narratives that prioritize safety.
Apr 23, 20263 min
S8 Ep789: Preview: Mary O'Grady provides a bleak assessment of Venezuela's economic transition. While phase one allowed supervised oil sales for essential imports, phase two's recovery efforts lack transparency and necessary structural reforms. The government's pro
Apr 23, 20261 min
S8 Ep789: Preview: Cleo Paskal reports critical fuel shortages across the Pacific Islands, exacerbated by vulnerabilities in the long supply chain. The Marshall Islands declared a state of emergency, closing government offices early. To coordinate a response, the P
Apr 23, 20261 min
S8 Ep788: STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING JAMES HOLMES, RICK FISHER,ALAN TONELSON, GORDON CHANG,4-22-2026. 1922
Apr 23, 202652 min
S8 Ep787: SCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 4-22-26. 1910 HALLEY'S COMET
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S8 Ep786: 16. GUEST: Bob Zimmerman. Bob Zimmerman updates on Voyager 1's power-saving measures as it nears fifty years in space. He also discusses a private startup's rescue mission for the Swift telescope and new observations of Martian dust. 16
Apr 23, 20265 min
S8 Ep786: 15. GUEST: Bob Zimmerman. Bob Zimmerman reports on the failure of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket upper stage. This significant setback delays NASA's Artemis lunar landing timeline, leaving SpaceX as the primary provider for moon missions. 15
Apr 23, 202614 min
S8 Ep786: 14. GUEST: Simon Constable. Simon Constable analyzes Prime Minister Keir Starmer's credibility crisis and the Lord Mandelson scandal. He also previews King Charles III's visit to the United States to help repair and maintain critical diplomatic relations.
Apr 23, 20266 min
S8 Ep786: 13. GUEST: Simon Constable. Simon Constable reports on rising commodity prices and the energy impacts of the Hormuz crisis. He also discusses Lord Robertson's warning that Britain must increase defense spending rather than relying on America. 13
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S8 Ep786: 12. GUEST: Joel Kotkin. Joel Kotkin examines California's gubernatorial race and the state's economic challenges. He highlights how the massive energy requirements of AI data centers clash with the state's restrictive environmental policies and high taxes
Apr 23, 202610 min
S8 Ep786: 11. GUEST: Peter Berkowitz. Peter Berkowitz critiques a Harvard Business School case study for presenting anti-Israel bias as established fact. He argues this reflects deep institutional prejudice and a failure to incorporate competing academic or histori
Apr 23, 20269 min
S8 Ep786: 10. GUEST: Michael Bernstam. Michael Bernstam explains Russia's suspension of Kazakh oil flows to a German refinery. This political maneuver is designed to punish Berlin for supporting Ukraine and influence upcoming regional elections in former East Germa
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S8 Ep786: 9. GUEST: Michael Bernstam. Michael Bernstam analyzes the decline of Russia's economy, noting that its manufacturing sector is contracting. He details how the Kremlin is exhausting gold and currency reserves to finance its ongoing budget deficit. 9
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S8 Ep786: 8. GUEST: Una Schneck and Charlie Detelich. Una Schneck and Charlie Detelich outline future Titan exploration plans. With an unlimited budget, they would deploy weather stations, buoys, and submarines to study the moon's methane lakes and complex hydrolog
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S8 Ep786: 7. GUEST: Una Schneck and Charlie Detelich. Researchers Una Schneck and Charlie Detelich discuss modeling wind-driven waves on Titan and exoplanets. They explain how factors like low gravity and varying liquid properties create towering, slow-moving waves
Apr 23, 202613 min
S8 Ep786: 6. GUEST: Ivana Stradner. Ivana Stradner explains Iran's use of AI-generated Lego videos for information warfare against the US. She encourages the American government to abandon risk aversion and launch its own offensive psychological influence operation
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S8 Ep786: 5. GUEST: Cliff May. Cliff May discusses historic Lebanon-Israel peace talks mediated by the US. He cautions that progress is limited as long as Hezbollah remains an armed Iranian proxy effectively turning Lebanon into an imperial colony. 5
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S8 Ep786: 4. GUEST: Alan Tonelson. Alan Tonelson argues for viewing China as an economic enemy rather than a rival. He advocates for increased tariffs and US government intervention to successfully move critical manufacturing and supply chains out of China. 4
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S8 Ep786: 3. GUEST: Alan Tonelson. Alan Tonelson analyzes new Chinese regulations aimed at preventing foreign companies from decoupling. He warns that Beijing may hold foreign executives hostage to protect its manufacturing sector and counter US-led supply chain re
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S8 Ep785: 2. 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 high-stakes territorial land grab. 2
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S8 Ep785: 1. **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. *** 2. *
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S8 Ep785: Preview: Charlie Detelich and Una Schneck investigate planetary waves, specifically on Titan, comparing its fossil fuel lakes to Lake Superior. They aim to observe wave-driven erosion on Titan's coastlines to understand unique planetary environments.
Apr 23, 20261 min
S8 Ep785: Preview: Cliff May examines the Lebanon ceasefire, critiquing the lack of reciprocity from Iran's rulers. He notes that Hezbollah remains committed to Israel's destruction despite Israeli military efforts to secure its northern borders.
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S8 Ep785: Preview: Ivana Stradner analyzes how adversaries use social media platforms like X to launch influence operations against the West. She calls for greater risk tolerance and proactive strategies to counter these digital threats.
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S8 Ep785: Preview: Alan Tonelson argues that China has transitioned from a rival to an economic enemy. He advocates for the U.S. to increase tariffs and tighten export controls to protect vital global supply chain stability.
Apr 23, 20262 min
S8 Ep784: Preview for Later Today: Joel Kotkin examines California's tech sector, noting how high taxes and housing costs alienate workers. Additionally, AI's massive energy needs for data centers clash with the state's restrictive environmental and democratic poli
Apr 22, 20261 min
S8 Ep784: PREVIEW: Bob Zimmerman analyzes the failure of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, which grounds the vehicle and delays NASA's lunar landing timeline. This setback complicates testing for manned missions and competition with China.
Apr 22, 20261 min
S8 Ep783: THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING THADDEUS MCCOTTER, 4-21-26 1940 WINSTON CHURCHILL
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S8 Ep782: SCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 4-21-26. 1932 OTTAWA PARLIAMENT HILL
Apr 22, 20269 min
S8 Ep781: 15. John Hardie explains Ukraine's innovative drone technology, including long-distance interceptors operated via Starlink. Drones cause approximately 80% of Russian casualties and protect pilots by moving them from the front lines. However, Ukraine s
Apr 22, 20269 min
S8 Ep781: 16. Ahmad Sharawi outlines the first phase of the Iran-Gulf conflict, where Tehran targeted energy infrastructure and airports in nine Arab states. These asymmetrical attacks aimed to destroy regional stability and economic confidence. Proximity left the
Apr 22, 20269 min