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S8 Ep838: 8/16: Scott Harold discusses Japan's $10 billion lending initiative to counter Chinese influence in Asia. He also explores Japan's efforts to diversify energy sources, including nuclear power and importing American LNG.
May 7, 20266 min
S8 Ep838: 7/16: Scott Harold analyzes Prime Minister Takaichi's "proactive pacifism" and assertive regional security efforts. She must manage domestic concerns over a weakening yen and a declining population while shifting resources to defense.
May 7, 202613 min
S8 Ep838: 6/16: Charles Burton criticizes proposals for AI cooperation with China, calling it a one-way technology transfer. He warns of espionage, citing the demise of Nortel as a warning against sharing high-end technology.
May 7, 20269 min
S8 Ep838: 5/16: Rebecca Grant highlights the US Navy's dominance in clearing the Strait of Hormuz and sinking Iranian fast boats. These operations signal to China that the US controls vital sea lanes.
May 7, 20268 min
S8 Ep838: 4/16: John Yoo details organized attempts to intimidate the Supreme Court through leaks and threats. He also explains the President's constitutional authority to unilaterally terminate international treaties like the NATO alliance.
May 7, 20265 min
S8 Ep838: 3/16: Professor John Yoo argues California's high energy prices result from sacrificing affordability for climate ideology. This approach ignores natural resources like the shale deposits in the middle of the state.
May 7, 202614 min
S8 Ep838: 2/16: Mary Kissel examines the Maduro regime's refusal to step down in Venezuela. She highlights Cuba's role in propping up regional autocrats while hosting Chinese intelligence facilities and maintaining ties with Russia.
May 7, 20263 min
S8 Ep838: 1/16: Mary Kissel discusses Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as a tactic to divert negotiations from its nuclear program. She also addresses Vladimir Putin's paranoia and Ukraine's drone technology.
May 7, 202614 min
S8 Ep837: **John Batchelor** introduces economist **Michael Bernstam** to discuss the impact of shifting energy markets on the American economy. While the **United States** possesses sufficient petroleum reserves, the experts clarify that because oil is traded as a
May 6, 20260 min
S8 Ep836: 1/3: Preview for Later Today: Charles Burton examines China's exploitation of Western technology like AI and 5G to expand global power and sustain the Communist Party's control over failing systems.
May 6, 20261 min
S8 Ep836: 2/3: Preview for Later Today: Henry Sokolski analyzes Turkey's ICBM announcement as a probable prelude to nuclear proliferation, signaling a shift toward independent nuclear capabilities despite being a NATO member.
May 6, 20261 min
S8 Ep836: 3/3: Preview for Later Today: Bob Zimmerman explores financial hurdles facing Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, including negotiations with NASA regarding contract structures and the potential cancellation of future demonstration flights.
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S8 Ep835: 2/2: Preview for Later Today: Professor John Yoo discusses the organized campaign of physical threats and leaks against the Supreme Court, characterizing these actions as extremely unhealthy for the Constitution.
May 6, 20260 min
S8 Ep835: 1/2: Preview for Later Today: Simon Constable previews a protest vote in England and Wales local elections, driven by dissatisfaction with Keir Starmer's leadership and concerns over rising house taxes.V
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S8 Ep834: SCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 5-5-2026. 1920 HONG KONG
May 6, 20266 min
S8 Ep833: TREAMING THE MAKING OF JBS, FEATURING THADDEUS MCCOTTER AND JACK BURNHAM, 5-5-26
May 6, 202656 min
S8 Ep832: 16/16: Jack Burnham discusses how Chinese commercial satellite firms provide the IRGC with high-resolution imagery to direct attacks against American assets. He differentiates this from the state-led surveillance of the Chinese balloon incident over
May 6, 20264 min
S8 Ep832: 15/16: Jack Burnham details the rare extradition and indictment of a Chinese national, Mr. U, for state-sponsored hacking. Operating under "Silk Typhoon," the group targeted American COVID-19 research. This operation demonstrates China's strategy of using
May 6, 202614 min
S8 Ep832: 14/16: Thaddeus McCotter argues that while Wall Street performs well, the average worker remains anxious about healthcare, interest rates, and student loans. He describes the current economy as fragile and warns that failing to address these underlying do
May 6, 20264 min
S8 Ep832: 13/16: Thaddeus McCotter analyzes how high gasoline prices and economic disruptions from the Iran conflict influence midterm elections. He notes that while minority parties usually have messaging advantages, the lack of clear strategic military objectives
May 6, 202612 min
S8 Ep832: 12/16: King Charles III visited the United States and Bermuda, receiving bipartisan acclaim in Congress for his defense of constitutional checks and balances. Despite health concerns, the King successfully revitalized the special relationship and was laud
May 6, 20266 min
S8 Ep832: 11/16: Gregory Copley reports that Iran is effectively under a military government led by General Vahidi, as Ayatollah Khamenei remains incapacitated. Simultaneously, China's Xi Jinping faces internal strife and energy shortages, while India maintains a s
May 6, 202613 min
S8 Ep832: 10/16: Gregory Copley examines the instability of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso after their withdrawal from ECOWAS. The region faces increasing jihadist threats and government paranoia regarding French interference. Meanwhile, Chinese influence in Africa
May 6, 20267 min
S8 Ep832: 9/16: Gregory Copley highlights a major defense contract between Japan and Australia, involving the sale of Mogami-class frigates. The two nations are cooperating to bypass China's monopoly on rare earth processing and energy supply chains. This partnersh
May 6, 202610 min
S8 Ep832: 8/16: Hussein Abdul-Hussein explains that the United States remains the biggest player in Iraq, wielding significant influence over leadership choices and economic policy. Washington is currently pushing to move Iraq from a cash-based to a digital economy
May 6, 20267 min
S8 Ep832: 7/16: Hussein Abdul-Hussein introduces Ali al-Zaydi, a political newcomer nominated for Iraqi Prime Minister by the Shia coordination framework. Al-Zaydi, a wealthy contractor, follows a pattern where "no-ones" are chosen when powerful factions cannot agr
May 6, 202612 min
S8 Ep832: 6/16: Ivana Stradner discusses how American jazz symbolizes freedom and individualism, making it a threat to repressive regimes. Historically used as a "non-nuclear weapon" during the Cold War, jazz's improvisational nature counters state propaganda. She
May 6, 20267 min
S8 Ep832: 5/16: Ivana Stradner reports that Vladimir Putin is living in a bunker, fearing a coup as he loses on the battlefield. To maintain control, the Kremlin has implemented severe internet blackouts and banned Western social media. Stradner suggests the West s
May 6, 202610 min
S8 Ep832: 4/16: Rich Goldberg outlines a "blockade plus" strategy to bankrupt the Iranian regime by cutting off oil and petrochemical revenues. This economic pressure aims to spark internal fractures and popular uprisings. Goldberg also advocates for expanding Midd
May 6, 20269 min
S8 Ep832: 3/16: Grant Newsham explores Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's diplomatic mission to Vietnam and Australia to counter Chinese aggression. Takaichi is shifting Japan from purely economic influence toward a professional military posture. This approach is welc
May 6, 202610 min
S8 Ep832: 2/16: Liz Peek reflects on the successful American visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, noting the public's rehabilitated view of the royal couple. Despite past controversies, their visit reaffirmed the special relationship, and American affection
May 6, 20264 min
S8 Ep832: 1/16: Liz Peek discusses the strong American economy, noting low unemployment and an AI-driven boom despite oil price spikes from the Iran war. While concerns about plummeted savings exist, record stock market highs and a robust labor market sustain growt
May 6, 202613 min
S8 Ep831: 3/3: Preview for Later Today: Liz Peek analyzes AI's impact on labor, noting that while productivity increases may reduce hiring, human oversight remains vital to correct errors and ensure accuracy.
May 6, 20262 min
S8 Ep831: 2/3: Preview for Later Today: Burnham explains how China's Ministry of State Security employs private hackers and front companies for cyber operations, ensuring the government always maintains plausible deniability.
May 6, 20262 min
S8 Ep831: 1/3: Preview for Later Today: Abdul-Husain explains Iraq's sectarian power-sharing system where the Prime Minister is Shia, Speaker is Sunni, and President is Kurdish, highlighting the internal Shia primary.
May 6, 20261 min
S8 Ep830: 3/3: Preview for Later Today: Ivana Stradner examines American jazz as a potent soft power tool and "non-nuclear weapon." She explains how its themes of freedom and individualism countered Soviet propaganda, inspiring those living under various repressive
May 5, 20261 min
S8 Ep830: 2/3: Preview for Later Today: Grant Newsham highlights Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, praising her bold leadership against Chinese aggression. He notes her appeal to younger citizens due to her articulate manner and independent ideas during critic
May 5, 20261 min
S8 Ep830: 1/3: Preview for Later Today: Rich Goldberg discusses tracking IRGC assets hidden in Europe, particularly the United Kingdom. He advocates for a kleptocracy initiative, similar to the Russian oligarch program, to seize real estate and funds from Iranian l
May 5, 20262 min
S8 Ep829: SCHEDULE JBS, 5-4-26 PERSIA
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S8 Ep828: STREAM MAKING OF JBS, FEATURING BILL ROGGIO AND GORDON CHANG, 5-4-26 1664
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S8 Ep827: 16/16: John Hardie and Bill Roggio report on Vladimir Putin's isolation in bunkers due to intensified assassination fears. Simultaneously, President Zelenskyy is establishing international drone production partnerships with Finland and other NATO allies
May 5, 20269 min
S8 Ep827: 15/16: Miad Maliki and Bill Roggio describe political chaos in Tehran and the regime's inability to make decisions under extreme pressure. Experts warn of a global energy tipping point involving severe fuel shortages within thirty days.
May 5, 202610 min
S8 Ep827: 14/16: Joe Truzman reports on London stabbing attacks claimed by Ashab al-Yamin, an Iranian front organization recruiting criminals. The UK has raised its terrorism threat level to severe due to these developments.
May 5, 20269 min
S8 Ep827: 13/16: Ahmad Sharawi details Iranian strikes on UAE oil facilities aimed at disrupting Project Freedom. Meanwhile, Bashar al-Assad seeks Gulf investment while reportedly coordinating quietly with Israel against Hezbollah.
May 5, 20268 min
S8 Ep827: 12/16: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa highlight Cuba's collapse as Russian and Venezuelan oil supplies vanish. Araújo details Panama's resistance to Chinese influence over its canal ports and subsequent retaliatory trade pressure from Beijing.
May 5, 20267 min
S8 Ep827: 11/16: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa report that Delcy Rodríguez is avoiding elections in Venezuela. Araújo discusses Lula's weakening power in Brazil and judicial shifts that could lead to Jair Bolsonaro's release.
May 5, 202612 min
S8 Ep827: 10/16: Gordon Chang analyzes how China supports Iran while negotiating trade with the US. This conflict creates economic instability, including rising inflation and slower growth across major Asian trading economies.
May 5, 20269 min
S8 Ep827: 9/16: Bridget Toomey and Bill Roggio discuss Ali Al-Zadei, a businessman elevated to Iraqi Prime Minister with Iranian support. While endorsed by Trump, his background in illicit finance raises concerns about ongoing militia influence.
May 5, 20268 min
S8 Ep827: 8/16: David Daoud explains the IDF was caught off guard by Hezbollah's innovative use of fiber-optic and FPV drones. Despite these threats, the Israeli public largely favors continuing military operations to secure borders.
May 5, 20266 min
S8 Ep827: 7/16: David Daoud argues the ceasefire restricts Israel while allowing Hezbollah to rearm. Hezbollah is exploiting cheap FPV drones to harass Israeli forces, utilizing a low-tech method that lacks an effective counter.
May 5, 202612 min