The John Batchelor Show
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S8 Ep866: John Hardie analyzes the unusual appointment of an army general to lead Russia's Aerospace Forces. Despite high losses, Russia's battlefield gains remain slow, while Ukraine continues to have success with long-range strikes and drones. (16/16)
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S8 Ep866: Syria neutralized a Hezbollah plot to assassinate senior officials to restore a logistical weapons corridor. Ahmad Shariwah explains that both Hezbollah and Iran gain from inciting chaos and instability within the Syrian regime. (15/16)
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S8 Ep866: Bob Zimmerman dismisses the government moon race as a political fraud, while noting China's rational, incremental progress. He identifies SpaceX as the true leader, likely reaching the moon with far superior, sustainable technology. (14/16)Bob Zimmerman d
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S8 Ep866: Gordon Chang details China's historical failure to meet trade commitments and its ongoing support for the Iranian regime. He also notes reports of blatant Chinese bribery and intervention within the U.S. government. (13/16)
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S8 Ep866: Gregory Copley discusses Prime Minister Starmer's struggle to maintain party trust following poor election results. He highlights King Charles's role in repairing the U.S.-UK special relationship despite Starmer's apparent indifference toward the monarchy
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S8 Ep866: Turkey is now considered nuclear ready after displaying an ICBM with a 6,000 km range. Gregory Copley notes this shift toward a "gunpowder state" reflects neo-Ottoman ambitions to balance power against Israel, Russia, and China. (11/16)
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S8 Ep866: The situation in the Strait of Hormuz is fluid as Iran attempts to wait out the U.S. Gregory Copley argues the U.S. requires regime change to stop trans-Eurasian monopolies and restore regional stability. (10/16)
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S8 Ep866: Gregory Copley describes the Beijing summit as a theatrical performance while the Chinese economy and political structure collapse. China has lost global trust, particularly regarding the safety and quality of its electric vehicles. (9/16)
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S8 Ep866: The U.S. holds increased leverage over global choke points while China faces a demographic crisis. Steve Yates discusses manufacturing shifts to India, suggesting that China's export-dependent model remains a "shaky house of cards." (8/16)
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S8 Ep866: Steve Yates reveals there is no such thing as a private meeting with the CCP, as every word is recorded and broadcast to thousands. Trump's top-down personal diplomacy lacks the usual preparatory paperwork. (7/16)
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S8 Ep866: Peter Huessy warns of China's lack of transparency regarding its massive nuclear expansion and dual-use systems. The CCP's push to dominate offensive artificial intelligence poses a significant threat to global security and stability. (6/16)E
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S8 Ep866: Indonesia is taking "baby steps" toward U.S. cooperation to counter China's unlawful maritime claims. James Holmes highlights the importance of professional military education and potential overflight agreements to secure the Strait of Malacca. (5/16)
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S8 Ep866: Israel engages in "constant gardening" to clear Hezbollah threats south of the Litani River. Jonathan Schanzer labels Hamas a spent force, having lost over half its territory and significant rocket-firing capabilities since the conflict began. (4/16)
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S8 Ep866: Iran is losing $400 million daily due to U.S. sanctions and blockades. Jonathan Schanzer discusses the leadership vacuum in Tehran, noting that decisions are currently made by a chaotic committee of revolutionarVy figures. (3/16)
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S8 Ep866: Elizabeth Peek critiques redistricting as an unattractive game that voters generally dislike. She emphasizes that population growth in Texas and Florida provides more long-term political power than manipulating district lines in blue states. (2/16)
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S8 Ep866: Inflation reached 3.8% in April due to gas prices. Elizabeth Peek notes that real hourly wages fell while global eyes turn toward the Strait of Hormuz and Trump's consequential summit in China. (1/16)Inflation reached 3.8% in April due to gas prices. Eliz
May 13, 202613 min
S8 Ep865: PREVIEW for Later Today: Iran's Wartime Profiteering and Smuggling Networks. Guest: Jonathan Schanzer. Jonathan Schanzer discusses how Iran sustains itself through illicit smuggling of weapons and oil. He details the role of Iraq in regional wartime profi
May 12, 20261 min
S8 Ep865: PREVIEW for Later Today: The Fragile Mandate of Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Guest: Gregory Copley. Gregory Copley examines the political crisis facing Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Amidst falling support, Starmer faces potential internal Labour Party lead
May 12, 20261 min
S8 Ep865: PREVIEW for Later Today: Ukraine's Strategic Leverage and Middle-Strike Success. Guest: John Hardie. John Hardie analyzes Ukraine's defensive progress, noting successful strikes on Russian infrastructure. Despite slow Russian advances, Ukraine's "middle s
May 12, 20263 min
S8 Ep865: PREVIEW for Later Today: Chinese Nuclear Threats and Lack of Transparency. Guest: Peter Huessy. Peter Huessy highlights China's growing nuclear arsenal and its explicit threats to use weapons against non-nuclear Japan. He emphasizes the need for transpare
May 12, 20262 min
S8 Ep865: PREVIEW for Later Today: Trump's Global Leverage and European Misconceptions. Guest: Steve Yates. Steve Yates rejects European claims that Donald Trump's bargaining power with China has diminished. He argues that the U.S. has actually increased strategic
May 12, 20262 min
S8 Ep865: PREVIEW for Later Today: SpaceX vs. the State-Led Lunar Race. Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Bob Zimmerman dismisses the political framing of a U.S.-China moon race. He argues that private enterprise, specifically Elon Musk's SpaceX, is the real space program
May 12, 20261 min
S8 Ep864: SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 5-11-26. 1943 ADMIRAL YAMAMOTO'S FUNERAL.
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S8 Ep864: STREAMING RHE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW. FEATURING BILL ROGGIO AND SAMUEL BEN-UR, 5-11-2016. 1944 AGITPROP
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S8 Ep863: Conrad Black argues that Canada must lower corporate taxes to remain competitive with the U.S. and attract capital. He notes a growing separatist movement in Alberta, driven by economic frustrations and opposition to federal ecological policies, while
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S8 Ep863: Mary Anastasia O'Grady discusses the historic indictment of a sitting Mexican governor, Ruben Rocha Moya, for conspiracy to import narcotics and cartel activity. She highlights the potential political fallout for the Morena party and suggests criminal org
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S8 Ep863: David Daoud criticizes the U.S. for accepting the linkage between Iranian and Lebanese negotiations, which provides Hezbollah "breathing room" to regenerate. He anticipates Hezbollah will avoid immediate conflict to focus on long-term rearmament and socia
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S8 Ep863: David Daoud reports that the Lebanon ceasefire has forced the IDF into static positions, giving Hezbollah tactical advantages for hit-and-run attacks. He contends that the Lebanese government lacks the means to disarm Hezbollah, as the group views its mil
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S8 Ep863: Edmund Fitton-Brown differentiates between various regional "ceasefires," noting the Hamas-Israel ceasefire is particularly fragile. He argues that progress toward a meaningful peace process requires intense pressure on Hamas's sponsors, specifically Qata
May 12, 20266 min
S8 Ep863: Edmund Fitton-Brown analyzes the "ragged" maritime blockade between the U.S. and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. He warns that allowing Iran to claim control over international waterways sets a dangerous global precedent and suggests Iran believes it can ou
May 12, 202613 min
S8 Ep863: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa report on the Venezuelan regime's efforts to delay elections, fearing a landslide victory for the opposition. Araújo discusses Lula da Silva's weakening support in Brazil and the rise of Flavio Bolsonaro. Human ri
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S8 Ep863: Alejandro Peña Esclusa highlights alleged voter fraud in Peru, warning that leftist "Marxist" forces utilize international support to manipulate elections. Ernesto Araújo discusses deep-seated corruption in Latin America, describing it as a geopolitical t
May 12, 202610 min
S8 Ep863: Alan Tonelson interprets the U.S. diplomatic focus on Japan as a reward for its commitment to containing Chinese expansionism and increasing defense spending. He expects the Trump-Xi summit to produce deals on aerospace and agricultural exports, though fu
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S8 Ep863: Gordon Chang and Piero Tozzi analyze the upcoming U.S.-China summit in Beijing, noting Trump's "built-in disadvantages" and Chinese arrogance. They discuss internal Taiwanese political divisions regarding China policy and highlight recent multilateral mil
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S8 Ep863: Malcolm Hoenlein reveals that Israel operated a secret logistical base in Iraq to support its air campaign against Iran. He notes that Iran evades blockades by exporting 80% of its oil to China via Iraq and overland routes. The Iranian economy remains vul
May 12, 20267 min
S8 Ep863: Malcolm Hoenlein reports on the heavy infrastructure damage to U.S. interests in the Gulf and the persistent threat of Iranian missiles. He observes that public opinion in Gaza is shifting against Hamas as citizens desire reconstruction. Meanwhile, Palest
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S8 Ep863: Samuel Ben-ur discusses Hamas's claim of reconstituting its 30,000 personnel, mostly through recruiting untrained youth. He notes that some released terrorists from the October 7th attacks have returned to combat. Bener argues that air strikes alone canno
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S8 Ep863: Samuel Ben-ur reports that Hamas flatly rejected a structured disarmament plan, signaling its intent to resume conflict. Despite attempting to rearm through low-tech Egyptian smuggling, Hamas remains below pre-war strength. Meanwhile, the Board of Peace a
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S8 Ep863: Bill Roggio examines the stark standoff between the U.S. and Iran, noting that while U.S. strikes damaged Iran's conventional military, the regime persists through asymmetrical warfare. He expresses skepticism that the current blockade alone can achieve r
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S8 Ep862: Bill Roggio identifies Iran as the preeminent state sponsor of terror, surpassing Pakistan. He argues Iran's foreign policy is inherently revolutionary, using terrorist proxies like Hezbollah and the Taliban to further its agenda while utilizing diplomati
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S8 Ep861: David Daoud explains how Hezbollah exploits Syrian instability to smuggle weapons and money from Iran. Despite the Syrian government’s desire to remove them, they lack the means to secure their vast territory.
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S8 Ep860: PREVIEW for Later Today: Piero Tozzi explains how Taiwan has successfully decoupled its economy from mainland China. He notes a dramatic shift where Taiwanese foreign direct investment in China plummeted from 83% to just 4% over fifteen years.
May 11, 20262 min
S8 Ep859: PREVIEW for Later Today: Samuel Ben-ur reports that Hamas continues to control humanitarian aid and reconstruction in Gaza. He emphasizes their priority remains rebuilding military infrastructure while failing to comply with surrender demands or improving
May 11, 20261 min
S8 Ep859: PREVIEW for Later Today: Alejandro Peña Esclusa discusses the corruption of Venezuela's Maduro regime. He highlights how various government "mafias" and the Rodriguez siblings fear legitimate elections, as losing power would likely result in their impriso
May 11, 20261 min
S8 Ep859: PREVIEW for Later Today: Edmund Fitton-Brown argues that Iran utilizes the Strait of Hormuz for international blackmail. He asserts that Iran does not truly control the waterway and advocates for resolute military force to counter their maritime terrorism
May 11, 20261 min
S8 Ep859: PREVIEW for Later Today: Alan Tonelson observes that Japan's new leadership is prioritizing economic growth and productivity over inflation. Despite high resource costs driven by global conflict, the focus remains on running the Japanese economy "hot" thr
May 11, 20261 min
S8 Ep858: Gaius and Germanicus debate in their favorite wine bar by the Thames, in Londinium, Spring 92 AD. This segment critiques the "Redeemer Nation" myth, which portrays America as a divinely appointed "city on a hill" tasked with saving humanity. While this
May 11, 202615 min
S8 Ep858: Gaius and Germanicus debate in their favorite wine bar by the Thames, in Londinium, Spring 92 AD. Drawing a parallel to the Battle of Alesia in 52 BC, the hosts explore the ethics of modern siege warfare. In ancient Gaul, Julius Caesar and Vercingetorix a
May 11, 202617 min
S8 Ep858: Gaius and Germanicus debate in their favorite wine bar by the Thames, in Londinium, Spring 92 AD. This discussion examines the metamorphosis of the American Republic into an Empire by analyzing the symbolic use of architecture and statuary. The hosts refl
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S8 Ep857: Alcock and Brown's 1919 triumph predated Charles Lindbergh's famous crossing by eight years; Lindbergh himself credited them for showing the way. Following their landing, the pair was celebrated across London, eventually attending a luncheon where
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