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long time listener
 May 15, 2024
excellent coverage of global politics and economics with some US domestic politics included

Dan Y
 Apr 17, 2020
master of story telling, radio journalism at it's finest, this is how it's done

Jack Drury
 Mar 18, 2020
One of the best all-around podcasts out there. It appeals to the seeker in all of us, as it covers, science, history, geopolitics, philosophy...an exhausting list of topics that will always keep you thinking!


 Sep 29, 2019
Best radio show / podcast hands down. Most thoughtful conversation around. Space exploration, geopolitics, literature, history, culture, philosophy... The show has it all.


 Jan 5, 2019

Longtime listener
 Dec 7, 2018
Thoughtful conversations with authors and policy analysts.


 Nov 20, 2018
love the mix of politics and science and history. guest interview format. libertarian orientation.

educated consumer
 Oct 31, 2018
good program with varied guests

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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.

Episode Date
CONTENTS OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 9-18-2026.
Sep 19, 2026
STREAMING MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW WITH JEFF BLISS, GERMANICUS, 9-18
Sep 19, 2026
10. Commercial Space Operations Advance Rapidly Worldwide - BOB ZIMMERMAN 091826
Sep 19, 2026
9. Saudi Nuclear Ambitions Spark Congressional Oversight - AHENRY SOKOLSKI 091826
Sep 19, 2026
8. Ghosts Of Hiroshima Uncovers Atomic History - CHARLES PELLEGRINO (HOUR TWO) 091826
Sep 19, 2026
7. Syria Resolves Nuclear Noncompliance Case Investigation - ANDREA STRICKER 091826
Sep 19, 2026
6. Sudan Conflict Faces Foreign Power Interference - HUSSAIN ABDUL-HUSSAIN 091826
Sep 19, 2026
5. Borgotaro Celebrates Porcini Mushrooms And Culture - LORENZO FIORI 091826
Sep 19, 2026
4. Inflation Drives Divided Spending In Pennsylvania - JIM MCTAGUE 091826
Sep 18, 2026
3. Congress Must Aid Fed Against Inflation - VERONIQUE DERUGY 091826
Sep 18, 2026
2. Navigating Canada Trade Relations With America - CONRAD BLACK 091826
Sep 18, 2026
1. California Coastline Destruction And Economic Shifts - JEFF BLISS 091826
Sep 18, 2026
CONTENTS -JOHN-BATCHELOR-SHOW-9-17-2026
Sep 18, 2026
Live Streaming - Nuclear Deterrence, Broken Treaties, and the Pocketbook Electorate,9-17-2026
Sep 18, 2026
6. Latin American Political Instability And Security-EVAN ELLIS 091726
Sep 18, 2026
5. Grim Human Reality Of Hiroshima Bombing - CHARLES PELLEGRINO (HOUR ONE) 091726
Sep 18, 2026
4. Early Solar System Magnetism Shaped Planets - CAUE BORLINA & DAVID LIVINGSTON 091726
Sep 17, 2026
3. Brazilian Election Scandal Shakes Supreme Court - MARY ANASTASIA O'GRADY 091726
Sep 17, 2026
2. Supreme Court Rejects Postal Voting Regulation - RICHARD EPSTEIN 091726
Sep 17, 2026
1. Foreign Conflicts Escalate Global Energy Crisis - ANATOL LIEVEN & JONATHAN GUYER 091726
Sep 17, 2026
CONTENTS THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 9-16
Sep 16, 2026
STREAMING MAKING JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW WITH CHANG, BURTON, GRANT, TOZZI, 9-16-2026
Sep 16, 2026
9. Commercial Space Programs Advance Amid Shakeups - BOB ZIMMERMAN 091626
Sep 16, 2026
8. European Inflation Escalates Under Energy Pressures - SIMON CONSTABLE 091626
Sep 16, 2026
7. Historical Roots Shape Complex Yemen Conflict - GREGORY COPLEY 091626
Sep 16, 2026
6. PIERO TOZZI & GORDON CHANG 091626
Sep 16, 2026
5. Diplomatic Strains Impact Global Western Alliances - MARY KISSEL 091626
Sep 16, 2026
4. Hellscape Defense Strategy Deters Taiwan Invasion - REBECCA GRANT & GORDON CHANG 091626
Sep 16, 2026
3.Canada Seeks EU Integration Amid Realignment - CHARLES BURTON & GORDON CHANG 091626
Sep 16, 2026
2. America Deploys Operational Space Control Weapons - RICK FISHER & DAVID LIVINGSTON 091626
Sep 16, 2026
1. Global Diesel Shortage Spans Multiple Continents - MICHAEL BERNSTAM 091626
Sep 16, 2026
STREAMING-MAKING-JBS-SCHANZER-MCCOTTER-9-15
Sep 16, 2026
CONTENTS-JBS-9-15
Sep 15, 2026
8.Narrative History And The Western Tradition - ALLEN GUELZO 091526
Sep 15, 2026
7. THADDEUS MCCOTTER 091526
Sep 15, 2026
6. Nuclear Deterrence And Russian Coercive Threats - PETER HUESSY 091526
Sep 15, 2026
5. Trump Family Ties To Russian Operatives - CRAIG UNGER 091526
Sep 15, 2026
4. European Energy Costs And German Politics - JUDY DEMPSEY & THADDEUS MCCOTTER 091526
Sep 15, 2026
3. German Populism Politics And Monetary Policy - JOSEPH STERNBERG 091526
Sep 15, 2026
2. Iranian Proxy Warfare Disrupts Regional Security - JONATHAN SCHANZER 091526
Sep 15, 2026
1. Federal Reserve Rate Hikes And AI - LIZ PEEK 091526
Sep 15, 2026
CONTENTS-JBS-9-14-2026
Sep 15, 2026
STREAMING-MAKING-JBS-COPLEY-TOOMEY-BEN-UR.
Sep 15, 2026
10. BRICS Summit Highlights Internal Geopolitical Fractures - MELIK KAYLAN & GORDON CHANG 091426
Sep 15, 2026
9. United States Secures Historic Venezuelan Petroleum - SAMUEL BEN-UR VENEZUELA 091426
Sep 15, 2026
8. JOHN HARDIE 091426
Sep 15, 2026
7. Economic Analysis Exposes Costs Of Tariffs - VERONIQUE DERUGY 091426
Sep 15, 2026
6. Canada Explores Strategic European Union Alliance - CONRAD BLACK 091426
Sep 15, 2026
5. Israeli Forces Detonate Strategic Hezbollah Underground - DAVID DAOUD 091426
Sep 15, 2026
4. Latin American Leaders Engage European Forum - ERNESTO-ARAUJO & ALEJANDRO PENA ESCLUSA 091426
Sep 15, 2026
3. Historical Roots Shape Modern Yemeni Conflict - GREGORY COPLEY 091426
Sep 15, 2026
2. Israeli Strikes Target Reconstituting Hamas Leadership - SAMUEL BEN-UR HAMAS 091426
Sep 15, 2026
1. Houthis Expand Reach Across Strategic Waterways - BRIDGET TOOMEY 091426
Sep 15, 2026
Theoretical War Crimes Tribunal and the Breakdown of International Law Gaius and Germanicus:
Sep 14, 2026
2. Houthi Red Sea Offensive Exposes US Strategic Failure in the Gulf - aius and Germanicus:
Sep 14, 2026
1. Russian Drone Strike Near Boris Johnson Highlights Risk of Western Escalation - Gaius and Germanicus:
Sep 14, 2026
3. English Cricket Turnaround Under Joe Root and Antarctic Bird Flu Outbreak - Jeremy Zakis
Sep 14, 2026
2. Early Emergence of Venomous Snakes and Aggressive Magpies in New South Wales - Jeremy Zakis
Sep 14, 2026
1. Unseasonal Winter Heatwave and Bushfires Strike Australia Under El Niño - Jeremy Zakis
Sep 14, 2026
2. Dion's Revolution And Plato's Philosophical Legacy - JAMES-ROMM-PLATO-AND-THE-TYRANT
Sep 14, 2026
2. Plato Witnessed Syracuse's Rise Of Tyranny - JAMES-ROMM-PLATO-AND-THE-TYRANT
Sep 14, 2026
2. Cleveland's Second Term Confronts National Crises - TROY-SENIK-A-MAN-OF-IRON
Sep 14, 2026
1. Grover Cleveland Restrains Congress Through Vetoes - TROY-SENIK-A-MAN-OF-IRON-HOUR
Sep 14, 2026
2. Tragic Abbey Gate Bombing Ends Withdrawal - JERRY-DUNLEAVY-JAMES-HASSON-KABAL1
Sep 13, 2026
1. Military Warnings Unheeded Before Kabul Evacuation - JERRY-DUNLEAVY-JAMES-HASSON-KABUL
Sep 13, 2026
2. Ancient Proxy Wars Precede Bronze Collapse Eric H. Cline LOVE WAR DIPLOMACY
Sep 13, 2026
1. Bronze Age Clay Tablets Uncover Diplomacy Eric H. Cline, author of Love, War, and Diplomacy: The Discovery -ERIC-CLINE-LOVE-WAR-DIPLOMACY
Sep 13, 2026
2. Rogue Diplomat Shifts Allegiance To King - DENNIS SEWELL CROMWELL'S SPY
Sep 13, 2026
1. Harvard Scholar Leads Cromwell Military Intelligence - DENNIS-SEWELL-CROMWELLS-SPY
Sep 13, 2026
2. Harding Wins Landslide Following Heated Conventions - DAVID-PIETRUSZA-1920
Sep 13, 2026
1. Presidents Converge During Critical Election Year - DAVID-PIETRUSZA-1920
Sep 13, 2026
CONTENTS OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW,  9-11-2026 Global Currents: From Mission History to Interstellar Visitors
Sep 12, 2026
STREAMING MAKING OF JBS WITH JEFF BLISS AND MICHAEL VLAHOS, 9-11-2026.
Sep 12, 2026
8. Commercial Space Boom And Planetary Exploration - BOB-ZIMMERMAN 091126
Sep 12, 2026
7.Nuclear Proliferation And Orbital Space Warfare - HENRY SOKOLSKI 091126
Sep 12, 2026
6. Literary Legacy Of Novelist George Sand - FIONA SAMPSON (HOUR TWO) 091126
Sep 12, 2026
5. Small Business Trends And AI Concerns - GENE MARKS 091126
Sep 12, 2026
4. Wines And Cuisine Of Monferrato Italy - LORENZO FIORI 091126
Sep 11, 2026
3. Inflation Pressures And Local Pennsylvania Elections - JIM MCTAGUE 091126
Sep 11, 2026
2. Legal Challenges To Postal Voting Rules - RICHARD EPSTEIN 091126
Sep 11, 2026
1. California History Disasters And Ocean Swells - JEFF BLISS 091126
Sep 11, 2026
CONTENTS FOR THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 9-10-2026
Sep 11, 2026
STREAMING MAKING JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 9-10-2026
Sep 11, 2026
7. Security Dynamics Across Latin American Nations - EVAN ELLIS 091026
Sep 11, 2026
6. Literary Evolution Of Novelist George Sand - FIONA SAMPSON ( HOUR ONE) 091026
Sep 11, 2026
5. Drones Target Russian Space Program Infrastructure - ANATOLY ZAK & DAVID LIVINGSTON (HOTEL MARS) 091026
Sep 11, 2026
4. Political Assets Intelligence Networks Financial Ties - CRAIG UNGER 091026
Sep 11, 2026
3. Analyzing Family Subsidies And National Debt - VERONIQUE DERUGY 091026
Sep 11, 2026
2. SpaceX Environmental Waivers For Louisiana Port - DOUG MESSIER 091026
Sep 11, 2026
1. Russian Election Strategy And European Security - ANATOL LIEVEN 091026
Sep 11, 2026
CONTENTS-JBS-9-9-2026
Sep 10, 2026
STREAMING-THE-MAKING OF THE JOHN-BATCHELOR-SHOW-9-92
Sep 10, 2026
9. US Naval Readiness Facing Chinese Expansion - JIM FANELL & GORDON CHANG 090926
Sep 10, 2026
8. Global Commodity Crises And British Politic - SIMON CONSTABLE 090926
Sep 10, 2026
7. U.S. Canada Friction And International Diplomacy - MARY KISSEL 090926
Sep 10, 2026
6. China Strategic Ambitions In Cislunar Space - RICK FISHER & GORDON CHANG 090926
Sep 10, 2026
5. U.S. Canada Trade Conflict Drives Realignment - CHARLES BURTON & GORDON CHANG 090926
Sep 10, 2026
4. German Political Turbulence Following AfD Surge - JUDY DEMPSEY &THADDEUS MCCOTTER 090926
Sep 10, 2026
3. Russian Hybrid Warfare And Balkan Geopolitics - IVANA STRADNER 090926
Sep 10, 2026
2. Commercial Space Progress And Planetary Exploration - BOB ZIMMERMAN 090926
Sep 10, 2026
1. Global Refined Fuel Crisis Drives Markets - MICHAEL BERNSTAM 090926
Sep 10, 2026
CONTENTS TABLE OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 9-8-2026
Sep 09, 2026
STREAMING JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW: Diesel Shortages Threaten Global Economy, 9-8-2026
Sep 08, 2026
7. Global Debt Sparks Financial Crisis - JOSEPH STERNBERG 090826
Sep 08, 2026
6. Midterm Elections Pose Ominous Outlook - THADDEUS 090826
Sep 08, 2026
5. End Of Globalization Alters Sovereignty - GREGORY COPLEY 090826
Sep 08, 2026
4. Campus Demonstrations Reveal Intimidation Tactics - TAL FORTGANG 090826
Sep 08, 2026
3.Strategic Settlement Essential For Peace - GEORGE BEEBE 090826
Sep 08, 2026
2. Middle East Conflict Sparks Escalation - JONATHAN SCHANZER 090826
Sep 08, 2026
1. Booming Economy Faces Oil Hurdles - LIZ PEEK 090826
Sep 08, 2026
2. Soviet Empire Built On Lend-Lease - Sean McMeekin,
Sep 08, 2026
1. Stalin's Geopolitical Exploitation of Lend-Lease - Sean McMeekin,
Sep 08, 2026
Ethnic Diversity Defines Modern Iran- Brenda Shaffer,
Sep 08, 2026
Russia Intervenes In Syrian Conflict Anna Borshchevskaya
Sep 08, 2026
2. Dictator's Marginalia Reveals Mind's Workings - Geoffrey Roberts
Sep 08, 2026
1. Joseph Stalin's Lifetime Reading Habits - Geoffrey Roberts
Sep 08, 2026
4. Clodia Reclaims Her Historical Voice Douglas Boin - DOUGLAS BOIN 090726
Sep 08, 2026
3. Viking Beliefs and Dramatic Endings - ELEANOR BARRACLOUGH (HOUR TWO) 090726
Sep 08, 2026
2. Unearthing Secret Viking Everyday Lives - ELEANOR BARRACLOUGH (HOUR ONE) 090726
Sep 08, 2026
1. French Fashion Styled By Women - ANNE HIGONNET 090726
Sep 08, 2026
2. Civil War Heroes And Western Pioneers: Tyler Anbinder
Sep 07, 2026
1. Escaping Famine Saving Pennies Finding Footholds - Tyler Anbinder
Sep 07, 2026
3. German Populist Resurgence Threatens Global Order - GAIUS & GERMANICUS
Sep 07, 2026
2. Middle East Conflict Drives Economic Decline - Gaius and Germanicus:
Sep 07, 2026
1. American Embassy Seeks Ukrainian Peace Deal- Gaius and Germanicus
Sep 07, 2026
2. Culture Wars And Political Backlash James - Shapiro
Sep 07, 2026
1. Shakespeare Politics And American Theater - James Shapiro
Sep 07, 2026
2. Empresses Rebels And Ordinary Romans - Emma Southon
Sep 07, 2026
1. Roman Women Reshaping Ancient History - Emma Southon
Sep 07, 2026
2. Translators Defy Soviet Espionage And Terror - Alan Philps
Sep 06, 2026
1. Stalin's Wartime Propaganda At The Metropol Alan Philps,
Sep 06, 2026
Unleashing America's Industrial Wartime Might - Arthur Herman
Sep 06, 2026
2. November 1943 to Tokyo Bay: The Central Pacific Drive and the Politics of Supreme Command Craig Symonds,
Sep 06, 2026
1. Christmas 1941 to July 1944: Calculated Risk and the Rebuilding of Pacific Command: CRAIG-SYMONDS-NIMITZ-AT-WAR
Sep 06, 2026
2. The Climactic Battle of Actium: BARRY DSTRAUSS
Sep 06, 2026
1. Cunning Octavian Challenges Mark Antony: BARRY STRAUSS
Sep 06, 2026
3. Ben Stokes Signs With Strikers: JEREMY ZAKIS
Sep 06, 2026
2. Dangerous Snakes Awaken Early Spring: JEREMY ZAKIS
Sep 06, 2026
1. Catastrophic El Niño Hits AustraliaA; JEREMY ZAKIS
Sep 06, 2026
CONTENTS OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 9-4-2026.
Sep 05, 2026
STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-9 AM ET, 9-4-2026.
Sep 05, 2026
8. Spaceflight Ventures and Saturn's Ten-Sided Rings: BOB ZIMMERMAN 090426
Sep 05, 2026
7. Oversight Loopholes in Saudi Nuclear Deal: HENRY SOKOLSKI 090426
Sep 05, 2026
6. Historical Myths Shape America's Divided Identity: DAVID REYNOLDS (HOUR TWO)
Sep 05, 2026
5. The he collapse of traditional arms treaties.: PETER HUESSY 090426
Sep 05, 2026
4. Lancaster County Economic Trends: Labor Day, Inflation, and Local Realities: JIM MCTAGUE 090426
Sep 05, 2026
3. Canada and United States Trade Negotiations: CONRAD BLACK 090426
Sep 05, 2026
2. Voting Rules and Birthright Citizenship Battles: RICHARD EPSTEIN 090426
Sep 05, 2026
1. California Waves, Wildfires, and Financial Defaults: JEFF BLISS 090426
Sep 05, 2026
CONTENTS OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 9-3-2026.
Sep 04, 2026
SSTREAMING MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-9 AM ET, 9-3-2026.
Sep 04, 2026
7. Strategic Insecurity Sweeps Latin America: EVAN ELLIS 090326
Sep 04, 2026
6. America Shaped By Two Ships PART ONE DAVID REYOLDS z90326
Sep 04, 2026
5. Solar Dynamics Captured By PUNCH: CRAIG DEFOREST & DAVID LIVINGSTON HOTEL MARS 090326
Sep 04, 2026
4. Escalating Hybrid Warfare In Europe: ANATOL LIEVEN 090326
Sep 04, 2026
3. Redefining Value In Higher Education: PAUL GLASTRIS 090326
Sep 04, 2026
2. Tariff Dispute Shatters Canadian Trust: MARY ANASTASIA O'GRADY 090326
Sep 04, 2026
1. Chinese Warships Provoke Japanese DefensesJ: AMES FANELL 090326
Sep 04, 2026
CONTENTS THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 9-2-2026
Sep 03, 2026
STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-9 AM ET, 9-2-2026
Sep 03, 2026
10. SpaceX Builds Massive Private Spaceport from the Correct Lesson BOB ZIMMERMAN 090226
Sep 03, 2026
9. Commodity Prices Spike Amid Unres: SIMON CONSTABLE 090226
Sep 03, 2026
8. BRAD BOWMAN & MARK MONTGOMERY 090226 Axis Cooperates On Advanced Weaponry:
Sep 03, 2026
7. El Niño Defies Weather Forecasts; JEREMY ZAKIS 090226
Sep 03, 2026
6. MAX-MEIZLISH 090226
Sep 03, 2026
5. Young Conservatives Embrace Nixon Maxing: RYAN BANGERT 090226
Sep 03, 2026
4. Global Energy And Food Crisis: MICHAEL BERNSTAM 090226
Sep 03, 2026
3. Warns Of Conflict: STEVE YATES & GORDON CHANG 090226
Sep 03, 2026
2. China Rejects Global Trade Consensus: KAMRAN BOKHARI & GORDON CHANG 090226
Sep 03, 2026
1. Saudi Arabia Seeks Nuclear Enrichment: ANDREA STRICKER 090226
Sep 03, 2026
CONTENTS OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 9-1-2026
Sep 02, 2026
STREAMING MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 9-1-2026
Sep 02, 2026
8. Syrian Integration Brings Hope and Risk: AHMAD SHARAWI 090126
Sep 02, 2026
7. PETER BERKOWITZ 090126
Sep 02, 2026
6. Frustrated Voters Navigate Challenging Midterm Dynamics Thaddeus McCotter: THADDEUS-MCCOTTER 090126
Sep 02, 2026
5. Global Chaos Drives Rise of Nationalism Gregory Copley: GREGORY COPLEY 090126
Sep 02, 2026
4. Canada Navigates Trade Rupture With America - CHARLES BURTON 090126
Sep 02, 2026
3. Hidden Fiscal Challenges Facing Modern EconomiesJOSEPH STERNBERG 090126
Sep 01, 2026
2. Russian Hybrid Attacks Destabilize European Security: JUDY DEMPSEY & THADDEUS MCCOTTER 090126
Sep 01, 2026
1. Economic Strength Persists Despite Oil Pressures LIZ PEEK 090126
Sep 01, 2026
TONIGHT CONTENTS THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 8-31-2026
Sep 01, 2026
LIVE STREAMING OF THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW WITH EDMUND FITTON-BROWN AND SAMUEL BEN-UR OF FDD.ORG
Sep 01, 2026
11. America's $40 Trillion Debt Crisi: THOMAS SAVIDGE 083126
Sep 01, 2026
10. The Strategic Vanguard: Hezbollah's Regional Reach DAVID DAOUD & EDMOND FITTON-BROWN 083126
Sep 01, 2026
9. Higher Education in Crisis: TOM KATSOULEAS 083126
Sep 01, 2026
8. A Shift in Rules: IDF's Aggressive Gaza Targeting, Tunnel Demolition,: SAM BEN-UR & EDMOND FITTON-BROWN 083126
Sep 01, 2026
7. Deterrence and Covert Diplomacy: Analyzing CIA Trip to Moscow: OHN HARDIE & EDMOND FITTON-BROWN 083126
Sep 01, 2026
6. V: JANATYN SAYEH & EDMOND FITTON-BROWN 083126
Sep 01, 2026
5. Cult of Rebellion: Understanding the Cult of the Houthis: EDMUND FITTON-BROWN YEMEN 083126
Sep 01, 2026
4. Middle East Realignment: Iranian Devaluation, Turkish Expansion, MALCOLM HOENLEIN & THADDEUS MCCOTTER 083126
Aug 31, 2026
3. The Domestic Surge: AI Infrastructure, Aerospace Recovery, and US Manufacturing Renaissance ALAN TONELSON & GORDON CHANG 083126
Aug 31, 2026
2. Demographic Doom: How the One-Child Legacy and Youth Cynicism Threaten China's Future Demographic Doom: PIERO TOZZI & GORDON CHANG 083126
Aug 31, 2026
1. Tehran Under Siege: Sanctions, War Fatigue, and the Credibility Crisis of the UN EDMUND FITTON-BROWN IRAN 083126
Aug 31, 2026
Globalized Elites and the Byzantine Parallel - Gaius and Germanicus:
Aug 31, 2026
Persia's Long Memory and the Limits of Shock & Awe - Gaius and Germanicus
Aug 31, 2026
The Modern Hinge of Fate in Ukraine - Gaius & Germanicus, Londinius Chronicles 92 AD
Aug 31, 2026
Part Two: Barry Strauss beginning with the coordinated Diaspora Revolt during Trajan's Parthian campaign
Aug 31, 2026
Jews vs. Rome: Two Centuries of Rebellion Against the World's Mightiest Empire - Barry Strauss,
Aug 31, 2026
Arthur Herman, Part Two Spans the 20th and 21st centuries
Aug 31, 2026
Founders Fire: From 1776 to the Age of Trump - Arthur Herman,
Aug 31, 2026
Flashes of Brilliance: The Genius of Early Photography and How It Transformed Art, Science, and History - Anika Burgess
Aug 31, 2026
Andrew Bayliss, Part Two: Pericles of Athens and the Peloponnesian War.
Aug 31, 2026
Sparta: The Rise and Fall of an Ancient Superpower - Andrew Bayliss
Aug 31, 2026
Global Stalemate, Rogue Diplomacy, and the Tragic Contradictions of Peace - Joseph Ellis
Aug 30, 2026
The Birth of "The Cause" and the High Stakes of Rebellion - Joseph Ellis,
Aug 30, 2026
England Cricket Team's Late-Night Discipline Crisis Jeremy Zakis
Aug 30, 2026
Early Wildlife Awakenings and Warm-Water Shifts - Jeremy Zakis
Aug 30, 2026
he Super El Niño and Australia's Abrupt Spring Shift - Jeremy Zakis
Aug 30, 2026
Transitioning from the Cold War to the Long Chase for Osama bin Laden - Liza Mundy,
Aug 30, 2026
The Unsung World War II Pioneers and Libya's Sudden Coup - Liza Mundy
Aug 30, 2026
The Climax of Consulship, Devastating Exile, and the Bloody End of the Republic - Josiah Osgood
Aug 30, 2026
The Rise of a "New Man" and the Crusades Against Roman Corruption - Josiah Osgood,
Aug 30, 2026
The Legislative Battle, Covert Propaganda, and the Devastating Des Moines Speech - H.W. Brands
Aug 30, 2026
Charles Lindbergh's Return to America and the Gathering Neutrality Debate - H.W. Brands
Aug 30, 2026
TONIGHT-CONTENTS-8-26-2026
Aug 29, 2026
Live Streaming Weekdays 8-9 AM ET on The John Batchelor Show Substack page
Aug 29, 2026
Debating Environmental Politics Of Data Centers - KEVIN FRAZIER, SIMON CONSTABLE, JIM MCTAGUE 082826
Aug 29, 2026
Nuclear Politics And Precision Guided Warfare - HENRY SOKOLSKI
Aug 29, 2026
French Resistance And World War Exile - JANE ROGOYSKA ( HOUR TWO)
Aug 29, 2026
Small Business Growth And AI Integration - GENE MARKS
Aug 29, 2026
Economic Boom In Idyllic Lancaster County - JIM MC TAGUE
Aug 29, 2026
National Debt Crisis And Mandatory Spending - VERONIQUE DERUGY
Aug 29, 2026
Separation Of Powers And Election Fraud - RICHARD EPSTEIN
Aug 29, 2026
California Swells Weather And Nevada Casinos
Aug 29, 2026
CONTENTS JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 8-27-2026. Anatol Lieven warns that foreign policy establishments in both the United States and Britain have e
Aug 28, 2026
Evan Ellis details how an unprecedented "super El Niño" is battering the Americas, causing floods in Peru and severe droughts affecting the
Aug 28, 2026
Jane Rogoyska explores the history of Paris's Hôtel Lutetia, which served as a haven for fleeing Weimar intellectuals before becoming a Nazi
Aug 28, 2026
Conrad Black analyzes the impending trade dispute between Canada and the United States, labeled "the dumbest trade war ever." President Trum
Aug 28, 2026
Mary Anastasia O'Grady explains how the US is aggressively targeting Cuban regime elites by freezing assets and revoking visas. To facilitat
Aug 28, 2026
Andrea Stricker discusses the concerning US-Saudi bilateral nuclear agreement, which triggers a 90-day congressional review.
Aug 28, 2026
Peter Huessy argues that nuclear deterrence remains vital but requires continuous modernization of missiles, submarines, bombers, and comman
Aug 28, 2026
Anatol Lieven warns that foreign policy establishments in both the United States and Britain have embraced a dangerous militarism.
Aug 28, 2026
S8 Ep1367: CONTENTS JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-26-2026. 832Greenwich Observatory (Robert Chambers, p.200, 1832) - Copy.png John Batchelor and
Aug 27, 2026
S8 Ep1366: Jeremy Zakis reports on the unprecedented rainfall sweeping across Australia, driven by a super El Niño cycle interacting with th
Aug 27, 2026
S8 Ep1366: Doug Messier details SpaceX's plans to build "Starbase Louisiana," a massive $100 billion, 125,000-acre spaceport designed as the
Aug 27, 2026
S8 Ep1365: Jack Burnham outlines China's persistent military coercion campaign targeting Taiwan, noting that Beijing separates economic trad
Aug 27, 2026
S8 Ep1365: Charles Burton, co-host Gordon Chang: Burton discusses the escalating trade war between Canada and the Trump administration, whic
Aug 27, 2026
S8 Ep1364: Dean Cheng, co-host Gordon Chang: Cheng analyzes China's space program and its pursuit of reusable booster technology to match Sp
Aug 27, 2026
S8 Ep1363: Captain James Fanell (US Navy, retired), co-host Gordon Chang: Fanell warns that China is nearing completion of a military instal
Aug 27, 2026
S8 Ep1362: David Hebert discusses the fiscal debates surrounding Social Security's impending 2032 shortfall. Hebert refutes the idea that ra
Aug 27, 2026
S8 Ep1361: Rogier Windhorst and David Livingston: Professor Windhorst warns that the Hubble Space Telescope's orbit will begin to decay unco
Aug 27, 2026
S8 Ep1361: Richard Reinsch discusses the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and their principles, which advocate for economic collectivi
Aug 27, 2026
S8 Ep1360: John Batchelor and Michael Bernstam analyze the revenue-sharing deal between Iran and Oman over the Strait of Hormuz, which does
Aug 27, 2026
S8 Ep1359: CONTENTS THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-25-2026 COVER OF FANTASTIC MAGAZINE OCTOBER 1961 Liz Peek, columnist for The Hill and Fox N
Aug 26, 2026
S8 Ep1358: Judy Dempsey, Senior Scholar in Berlin for the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, with co-host Thaddeus McCotter: Dempse
Aug 26, 2026
S8 Ep1357: Thaddeus McCotter, former US Representative from Michigan and columnist for American Greatness, details the severe political and
Aug 26, 2026
S8 Ep1356: Gregory Copley, editor of Defense & Foreign Affairs, argues that the US sanctions regime against Iran is strategic signaling that
Aug 26, 2026
S8 Ep1356: Colonel Jeff McCausland, US Army (Retired) and Visiting Professor at Dickinson College, warns that the US foreign policy process
Aug 26, 2026
S8 Ep1355: Mary Kissel, Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute and former Senior Advisor to the Secretary of State, analyzes Trump's "maximum
Aug 26, 2026
S8 Ep1354: Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, evaluates the Treasury's initial tranches of
Aug 26, 2026
S8 Ep1354: Liz Peek, columnist for The Hill and Fox News, discusses the surprising resilience of the American economy, noting that small bus
Aug 26, 2026
S8 Ep1353: CONTENTS THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-24-2026. OTTAWA Conrad Black and co-host Edmund Fitton-Brown discuss the collapse of trade
Aug 25, 2026
S8 Ep1352: John Hardie and Edmund Fitton-Brown outline Russia's military assistance to Iran via the Caspian Sea, a highly secure transit rou
Aug 25, 2026
S8 Ep1351: Michael Sobolik and Gordon Chang examine how Chinese AI company Moonshot bypassed US export controls by "distilling" technology
Aug 25, 2026
S8 Ep1350: Samuel Ben-Ur and Edmund Fitton-Brown discuss how, following a temporary lull, Hamas has intensified attacks in Gaza, emboldened
Aug 25, 2026
S8 Ep1350: Edmund Fitton-Brown critiques the term "economic D-Day," explaining that Pakistan's mediation in Iran is self-interested, driven
Aug 25, 2026
S8 Ep1349: Ivana Stradner analyzes Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's visit to Belgrade, which does not signal a split between Serbia and Russi
Aug 25, 2026
S8 Ep1349: David Daoud and Edmund Fitton-Brown examine UNIFIL's mandate, which restricts it to acting as an auxiliary to the Lebanese Armed
Aug 25, 2026
S8 Ep1348: Malcolm Hoenlein and Edmund Fitton-Brown discuss rising security concerns in Israel after incendiary balloons from Gaza were disc
Aug 25, 2026
S8 Ep1347: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa, with Edmund Fitton-Brown: In Brazil, falling poll numbers have panicked President Lula
Aug 25, 2026
S8 Ep1346: Janatyn Sayeh and Edmund Fitton-Brown examine Iranian official Ghalibaf's public appearance in Iraq, signaling defiance to the US
Aug 25, 2026
S8 Ep1346: Conrad Black and co-host Edmund Fitton-Brown discuss the collapse of trade negotiations and subsequent US tariff threats that hav
Aug 25, 2026
S8 Ep1345: Gaius and Germanicus: The hosts close on the president's health and psyche, referencing the new book by senior New York Times cor
Aug 24, 2026
S8 Ep1344: Gaius and Germanicus: Germanicus attributes these failures to a psychological myth of omnipotence that has "suckled" every post-C
Aug 24, 2026
S8 Ep1344: Gaius and Germanicus: On a rainy late summer night in 92 AD Londinium, the hosts convene in their newly expanded wine bar by the
Aug 24, 2026
S8 Ep1343: Jeff Bliss, Wildfire Report #2: The wildfire threatening Reno, Nevada—a city near the California border heavily reliant on touris
Aug 24, 2026
S8 Ep1342: Toby Wilkinson, Part Two: The Ptolemaic family's decline is driven by internal civil wars, incestuous marriages, and rising Roman
Aug 24, 2026
S8 Ep1342: Toby Wilkinson, author of The Last Dynasty: Ancient Egypt from Alexander the Great to Cleopatra, Part One: The narrative begins w
Aug 24, 2026
S8 Ep1341: Josh Ireland, Part Two: The focus shifts to the assassination plot in Mexico. NKVD spy Leonid Eitingon and Spanish communist Cari
Aug 24, 2026
S8 Ep1341: Josh Ireland, author of The Death of Trotsky: The True Story of the Plot to Kill Stalin's Greatest Enemy, Part One: The narrative
Aug 24, 2026
S8 Ep1340: W. Fitzhugh Brundage, Part Two: The suspension of exchanges leads to massive prisoner concentrations. This is illustrated by a gr
Aug 24, 2026
S8 Ep1340: W. Fitzhugh Brundage, author of A Fate Worse Than Hell: American Prisoners of the Civil War, Part One: The narrative begins with
Aug 24, 2026
S8 Ep1339: Jeremy Zakis, Part Two: Zakis reports on springtime in New South Wales, beginning with magpie breeding and swooping season—the st
Aug 23, 2026
S8 Ep1338: Jeremy Zakis, Part One: Zakis discusses the unprecedented 4°C Pacific anomaly—ocean warming not seen in 150 years—its disruption
Aug 23, 2026
S8 Ep1338: David K. Randall, author of The Monster's Bones: The Discovery of T. Rex and How It Shook Our World, recounts the historic discov
Aug 23, 2026
S8 Ep1337: David Shedd, author of The Great Heist: China's Epic Campaign to Steal America's Secrets, analyzes China's multi-decade campaign
Aug 23, 2026
S8 Ep1336: Dennis Sewell, Part Two: Sewell details Downing's secret diplomacy with Cardinal Mazarin, followed by his opportunistic defection
Aug 23, 2026
S8 Ep1335: Dennis Sewell, author of Cromwell's Spy: From the American Colonies to the English Civil War, Part One: Sewell introduces George
Aug 23, 2026
S8 Ep1334: Alan Taylor, Part Two: Taylor covers post-1865 developments across the continent, focusing on Canadian confederation under John A
Aug 23, 2026
S8 Ep1333: Alan Taylor, author of American Civil Wars: A Continental History, 1850–1873, Part One: Taylor examines the ideological and geopo
Aug 23, 2026
S8 Ep1332: Max Boot, Part Two: Boot traces Reagan's presidency, beginning with his campaigns and the 1981 assassination attempt. It analyzes
Aug 23, 2026
S8 Ep1332: ### Max Boot **Book:** *Reagan: His Life and Legend* * **Part One** (*Hour One*) explores **Ronald Reagan's early life**, from
Aug 23, 2026
S8 Ep1331: TABLE OF CONTENTS THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-21-2026 Jeff Bliss reports Las Vegas is planning major upgrades to Allegiant Stadi
Aug 22, 2026
S8 Ep1331: Jonathan Marcus reports American universities are suffering from declining public trust, soaring tuition costs, and a looming dem
Aug 22, 2026
S8 Ep1330: Henry Sokolski warns that while nuclear negotiations focus heavily on Iran's uranium, Iran has a neglected second path to weapons
Aug 22, 2026
S8 Ep1330: Bob Zimmerman reports SpaceX is rumored to be expanding to Louisiana with a massive 130,000-acre launch and data center site, whi
Aug 22, 2026
S8 Ep1329: Lorenzo Fiori reports Europe's severe heatwave is finally breaking as heavy rain and storms across Switzerland and Northern Italy
Aug 22, 2026
S8 Ep1328: Jim McTague reports Lancaster County's diverse economy—spanning tourism, agriculture, light manufacturing, and healthcare—is show
Aug 22, 2026
S8 Ep1327: James M. Scott, Part Two: The Potsdam Declaration offered Japan a choice between rebuilding or "utter destruction." President Har
Aug 22, 2026
S8 Ep1327: Richard Epstein examines the suit by Disney and ABC against the FCC, claiming that threats to review their local television stati
Aug 22, 2026
S8 Ep1326: Jeff Bliss reports Las Vegas is planning major upgrades to Allegiant Stadium, with the Raiders seeking $75 million in taxpayer fu
Aug 22, 2026
S8 Ep1325: TABLE OF CONTENTS THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 8-21-2026 Anatol Lieven discusses the war in Ukraine, highlighting Ukrainian drone and
Aug 21, 2026
S8 Ep1324: Evan Ellis analyzes key regional political and security developments in Latin America. Ellis discusses Ecuadorian President Danie
Aug 21, 2026
S8 Ep1324: James M. Scott traces the dramatic, complex final months of World War II in the Pacific. Scott details how Secretary of War Henry
Aug 21, 2026
S8 Ep1323: Rohan Naidu discusses the groundbreaking discovery of "black hole stars" at cosmic dawn using the James Webb Space Telescope. Nai
Aug 21, 2026
S8 Ep1322: Veronique de Rugy critiques California Representative Ro Khanna's proposal for a "one-time" 5% wealth tax on billionaires. De Rug
Aug 21, 2026
S8 Ep1321: Jonathan Miltimore discusses the ongoing imprisonment of 79-year-old pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong, calling it t
Aug 21, 2026
S8 Ep1321: Mary Anastasia O'Grady discusses the alarming rise of authoritarianism in Mexico under President Claudia Sheinbaum and her ruling
Aug 21, 2026
S8 Ep1320: Peter Berkowitz reflects on the 30th anniversary of Alan Sokal's famous academic hoax, which exposed the intellectual decline wit
Aug 21, 2026
S8 Ep1319: Anatol Lieven of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft analyzes the multi-faceted, global strains of the Russia-Ukraine
Aug 21, 2026
S8 Ep1318: TABLE OF CONTENTS THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-19-2026 Rebecca Grant, Vice President of the Lexington Institute, discusses technol
Aug 20, 2026
S8 Ep1317: Andrea Stricker of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies examines Middle Eastern nuclear proliferation and the mystery surrou
Aug 20, 2026
S8 Ep1316: Simon Constable, writer for the Wall Street Journal, discusses European climate anomalies and their severe impact on global commo
Aug 20, 2026
S8 Ep1315: E
Aug 20, 2026
S8 Ep1315: Michael Bernstam of the Hoover Institution warns of a severe global crisis in refined petroleum products, especially diesel, gaso
Aug 20, 2026
S8 Ep1314: Caleb Weiss of the Bridgeway Foundation and the Foundation for Defense of Democracies examines the evolution of African jihadist
Aug 20, 2026
S8 Ep1313: Craig Unger, investigative reporter and author, explores President Donald Trump's unstable foreign policy toward Russia and Ukrai
Aug 20, 2026
S8 Ep1313: Greg Scarlatoiu, President and CEO of the Committee for Human Rights in North Korea, analyzes the multifaceted security threats p
Aug 20, 2026
S8 Ep1312: Rick Fisher of the International Assessment and Strategy Center analyzes China's advancement in space and its competition with th
Aug 20, 2026
S8 Ep1312: ### Segment 1 (Guest: Rebecca Grant) In this segment, guest **Rebecca Grant**, Vice President of the Lexington Institute, discuss
Aug 20, 2026
S8 Ep1311: TABLE OF CONTENTS, JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-18-2026 Liz Peek discusses the resilience of the American economy, noting that high-e
Aug 19, 2026
S8 Ep1310: Bob Zimmerman reports on the successful recovery of a SpaceX Starship near Christmas Island, which remained seaworthy for 24 days
Aug 19, 2026
S8 Ep1309: Thaddeus McCotter analyzes the recent Michigan Democratic primary, where Dr. Abdul El-Sayed narrowly defeated the establishment c
Aug 19, 2026
S8 Ep1308: Joseph Sternberg addresses the looming "year of doom" in 2032, when the Social Security trust fund is projected to run out. Witho
Aug 19, 2026
S8 Ep1307: Mary Kissel discusses the strained US-South Korea alliance, where disagreements over military funding have prompted Seoul to seek
Aug 19, 2026
S8 Ep1306: Gregory Copley analyzes China's recent ICBM test in the South China Sea, interpreting it as "Wolf Warrior diplomacy" designed to
Aug 19, 2026
S8 Ep1305: Jonathan Schanzer examines the fractured state of Hamas, noting the group currently controls only 30% of Gaza while facing intern
Aug 19, 2026
S8 Ep1304: Liz Peek discusses the resilience of the American economy, noting that high-end consumer spending remains strong despite recessio
Aug 19, 2026
S8 Ep1303: TABLE OF CONTENTS, THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-17-2026. Bill Roggio reflects on the five-year anniversary of the 2021 Afghanistan
Aug 18, 2026
S8 Ep1302: Jeremy Zakis reports on the looming weather crisis in Australia, where meteorologists predict a "super El Niño" combined with a p
Aug 18, 2026
S8 Ep1301: Richard Epstein critiques Senator Bernie Sanders' characterization of Israeli politicians as "extremists," viewing it as a provoc
Aug 18, 2026
S8 Ep1300: Samuel Ben-Ur discusses the ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza, focusing on Jared Kushner's meeting with Hamas leadership to dis
Aug 18, 2026
S8 Ep1299: Alan Tonelson exposes a massive Chinese tariff evasion scheme, where goods are rerouted through countries like Cambodia and Mexic
Aug 18, 2026
S8 Ep1298: Kamran Bokhari examines the evolution of the Iranian regime, arguing that the Supreme Leader has become a figurehead for the IRGC
Aug 18, 2026
S8 Ep1297: David Daoud details the escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, noting that Hezbollah's refusal to disarm ha
Aug 18, 2026
S8 Ep1297: John Hardie reports on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, specifically Russia's rejection of a Black Sea ceasefire in favor of striking
Aug 18, 2026
S8 Ep1296: Edmund Fitton-Brown argues that the U.S. is "running out of ideas" regarding economic pressure on Iran, labeling a land blockade
Aug 18, 2026
S8 Ep1295: Malcolm Hoenlein provides an overview of the October 27th Israeli election, explaining the complex "list" voting system and Netan
Aug 18, 2026
S8 Ep1295: Janatyn Sayeh explores the "secret plan" of Iranian hardliners to escalate regional conflict and raise costs for the United State
Aug 18, 2026
S8 Ep1294: Bridget Toomey analyzes the reawakening of the Yemeni Civil War, noting that the Houthis are launching fresh offensives to seize
Aug 18, 2026
S8 Ep1293: Bill Roggio reflects on the five-year anniversary of the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal, highlighting the accuracy of the maps he bu
Aug 18, 2026
S8 Ep1292: Padraic Scanlan — Multi-Part, Part Two: Padraic Scanlan examines the British government's response to the Great Famine, highlight
Aug 17, 2026
S8 Ep1291: Padraic Scanlan — Multi-Part, Part One: Padraic Scanlan explores the deep-seated historical and economic causes of the Great Iris
Aug 17, 2026
S8 Ep1291: Gary Rivlin — Multi-Part, Part Two: Gary Rivlin turns to the clash of ideologies and corporate power plays defining the current A
Aug 17, 2026
S8 Ep1290: Gary Rivlin — Multi-Part, Part One: Gary Rivlin, author of AI Valley: Microsoft, Google, and the Trillion-Dollar Race to Cash In
Aug 17, 2026
S8 Ep1289: Londinium Chronicles — Multi-Part, Part Three: Gaius (John Batchelor) and Germanicus (Michael Vlahos) close with the death of dip
Aug 17, 2026
S8 Ep1288: Londinium Chronicles — Multi-Part, Part Two: Gaius (John Batchelor) and Germanicus (Michael Vlahos) turn to the ragged ends of wa
Aug 17, 2026
S8 Ep1287: Londinium Chronicles — Multi-Part, Part One: Gaius (John Batchelor) and Germanicus (Michael Vlahos) meet in the wine bar in Londi
Aug 17, 2026
S8 Ep1286: Jeremy Zakis: Jeremy Zakis details the melodrama and unexpected struggles of the Australian cricket team during their series agai
Aug 17, 2026
S8 Ep1285: Jeremy Zakis: Jeremy Zakis explains that Australia is entering a super El Niño cycle, exacerbated by a positive Indian Ocean Dipo
Aug 17, 2026
S8 Ep1285: Jeff Bliss: California is currently contending with an early start to the wildfire season, a period dubbed Dirty August by expert
Aug 16, 2026
S8 Ep1284: **Keach Hagey:** Keach Hagey, author of *The Optimist: Sam Altman, OpenAI, and the Race to Invent the Future*, explores the rise
Aug 16, 2026
S8 Ep1283: James Romm — Multi-Part, Part Two: Professor James Romm details the violent collapse of the Dionysian dynasty and its influence o
Aug 16, 2026
S8 Ep1282: James Romm — Multi-Part, Part One: Professor James Romm, author of Plato and the Tyrant: The Fall of Greece's Greatest Dynasty an
Aug 16, 2026
S8 Ep1281: Josiah Osgood — Multi-Part, Part Two: Professor Josiah Osgood continues with 58 BCE, when the rivals took separate paths; Cato we
Aug 16, 2026
S8 Ep1281: Josiah Osgood — Multi-Part, Part One: Professor Josiah Osgood, author of Uncommon Wrath: How Caesar and Cato's Deadly Rivalry Des
Aug 16, 2026
S8 Ep1280: Michael McFaul — Multi-Part, Part Two: Michael McFaul, a Stanford professor and former US Ambassador to Russia, continues his dis
Aug 16, 2026
S8 Ep1279: Michael McFaul — Multi-Part, Part One: Michael McFaul, a Stanford professor and former US Ambassador to Russia, details his book
Aug 16, 2026
S8 Ep1278: Robert Cwiklik — Multi-Part, Part Two: Robert Cwiklik, author of Sheridan's Secret Mission: How the South Won the War After the C
Aug 16, 2026
S8 Ep1278: Robert Cwiklik — Multi-Part, Part One: Robert Cwiklik, author of Sheridan's Secret Mission: How the South Won the War After the C
Aug 16, 2026
S8 Ep1277: TABLE OF CONTENTS THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 8-14-2026. Jeff Bliss discusses the severe threats posed by a potential "super El Niño
Aug 15, 2026
S8 Ep1276: Angela DiFulvio explains a theoretical method for detecting nuclear weapons in low Earth orbit to prevent catastrophes like the 1
Aug 15, 2026
S8 Ep1275: Henry Sokolski examines the "Golden Dome," a proposed $185 billion space-based missile defense project that mirrors the Cold War-
Aug 15, 2026
S8 Ep1274: Alex Wright, author of Empire of Ink: The Printers, Rogues, and Radicals Who Invented the American Newspaper, Part One: Wright re
Aug 15, 2026
S8 Ep1273: Bob Zimmerman details the robotic mission by startup Catalyst to rescue NASA's Swift Space Telescope, utilizing innovative softwa
Aug 15, 2026
S8 Ep1272: Lorenzo Fiori describes a "disaster" situation in Europe caused by severe drought and record heat, with water restrictions implem
Aug 15, 2026
S8 Ep1271: Jim McTague provides a report on the "mixed" economy of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, observing that retail activity is picking
Aug 15, 2026
S8 Ep1270: Gene Marks shares insights from White House advisor Kevin Hassett regarding the validity of government economic data, with Hasset
Aug 15, 2026
S8 Ep1269: Jeff Bliss discusses the severe threats posed by a potential "super El Niño," which could lead to massive coastal erosion, mudsli
Aug 15, 2026
S8 Ep1268: TABLE OF CONTENTS THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-13-2026. Anatol Lieven: The discussion highlights a dystopian shift in modern naval
Aug 14, 2026
S8 Ep1267: Evan Ellis, US Army War College and a State Department voice: Professor Evan Ellis provides a comprehensive update on Latin Ameri
Aug 14, 2026
S8 Ep1266: Alex Wright — Multi-Part, Part One: Alex Wright, author of Empire of Ink: The Printers and Radicals Who Invented the American New
Aug 14, 2026
S8 Ep1265: Graham McAleer: Pope Leo has issued a bold encyclical addressing the ethical and social threats posed by artificial intelligence.
Aug 14, 2026
S8 Ep1264: Craig Unger: Craig Unger explores a sidetracked FBI counterintelligence investigation into Donald Trump's decades-long ties to Ru
Aug 14, 2026
S8 Ep1263: Veronique de Rugy: Veronique de Rugy critiques the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, commonly known as the Jones Act, which requires c
Aug 14, 2026
S8 Ep1262: Mary Anastasia O'Grady, Wall Street Journal editorial board: Venezuela is grappling with the aftermath of severe earthquakes whil
Aug 14, 2026
S8 Ep1261: Anatol Lieven: The discussion highlights a dystopian shift in modern naval combat, where the Russian ghost fleet employs Mad Max
Aug 14, 2026
S8 Ep1260: TABLE OF CONTENTS, THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-12-2026 Michael Bernstam: Michael Bernstam discusses a critical shortage of refin
Aug 13, 2026
S8 Ep1260: Bob Zimmerman: Bob Zimmerman discusses the progress of commercial space ventures, highlighting Rocket Lab's new contract for its
Aug 13, 2026
S8 Ep1259: Simon Constable: Simon Constable reports on rising commodity prices, with Brent crude reaching $89 per barrel and European gas pr
Aug 13, 2026
S8 Ep1258: Admiral Mark Montgomery: Admiral Mark Montgomery details the growing cyber and hybrid warfare cooperation within the axis of aggr
Aug 13, 2026
S8 Ep1257: Cliff May: Cliff May argues that Islamism is not being studied with the rigor that communism once received during the Cold War. H
Aug 13, 2026
S8 Ep1257: Peter Huessy: Peter Huessy examines the fragile state of nuclear deterrence as Russia conducts drills for tactical nuclear weapon
Aug 13, 2026
S8 Ep1256: Charles Burton: Charles Burton provides insight into the annual Beidaihe retreat, where Chinese leaders meet secretly to decide t
Aug 13, 2026
S8 Ep1255: Mark Clifford: Mark Clifford discusses the ongoing detention of British citizen and entrepreneur Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong. While Ch
Aug 13, 2026
S8 Ep1254: Captain James Fanell: Captain James Fanell reports on China's escalating campaign to annex international waters east of Taiwan. F
Aug 13, 2026
S8 Ep1253: Michael Lucchese: Michael Lucchese explores the history and modern return of isolationism within American politics, particularly
Aug 13, 2026
S8 Ep1252: Michael Bernstam: Michael Bernstam discusses a critical shortage of refined products such as diesel and gasoline, noting that glo
Aug 13, 2026
S8 Ep1251: TABLE OF CONTENTS, JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-11-2-26 Mary Kissel discusses North Korea's transformation into a critical military su
Aug 12, 2026
S8 Ep1250: Thaddeus McCotter analyzes the Michigan Senate race between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed, a Rhodes Scholar supported by the far
Aug 12, 2026
S8 Ep1249: Samuel Ben-Ur and Bill Roggio discuss the "Board of Peace" plan for post-war Gaza, which proposes a civilian Palestinian governme
Aug 12, 2026
S8 Ep1248: V
Aug 12, 2026
S8 Ep1247: Veronique de Rugy critiques the Trump administration's shift toward "socialism on the right," evidenced by the government taking
Aug 12, 2026
S8 Ep1247: Gregory Copley evaluates the new "Mecca Joint Defense Agreement" between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, which aims to counte
Aug 12, 2026
S8 Ep1246: Joseph Sternberg observes that the current election cycle lacks substantial policy agendas, as both major parties focus on politi
Aug 12, 2026
S8 Ep1246: Liz Peek analyzes the resilience of the U.S. economy, where strong consumer spending and business optimism persist despite high o
Aug 12, 2026
S8 Ep1245: Jonathan Schanzer discusses the opaque leadership within Iran, noting the Supreme Leader's prolonged absence and the IRGC's tight
Aug 12, 2026
S8 Ep1245: Mary Kissel examines North Korea's emergence as a critical military supplier for Russia, providing ballistic missiles and combat
Aug 12, 2026
S8 Ep1244: TABLE OF CONTENTS JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-10-2026. John Hardie reports North Korea is deploying a specialized unit equipped with
Aug 11, 2026
S8 Ep1243: Bill Gertz reports a Pentagon official's attendance at a People's Liberation Army (PLA) celebration has sparked fears of a "defea
Aug 11, 2026
S8 Ep1242: Scott Harold explains the U.S. and Japan are adopting a "walking quietly and carrying a big stick" approach to deter a Chinese at
Aug 11, 2026
S8 Ep1242: Conrad Black reports Prime Minister Mark Carney is under pressure to revitalize Canada's economy 16 months after his election. De
Aug 11, 2026
S8 Ep1241: Janatyn Sayeh analyzes the appointment of Mohsen Rezaei, an original IRGC veteran, to the Supreme National Security Council, sign
Aug 11, 2026
S8 Ep1240: Edmund Fitton-Brown describes the Houthis' methodical campaign, likely coordinated with Iran, to intimidate Saudi Arabia and prev
Aug 11, 2026
S8 Ep1239: Bridget Toomey reports the Houthis have escalated their regional campaign by striking Saudi Arabia's Jazan refinery, demonstrat
Aug 11, 2026
S8 Ep1238: Mariam Wahba reports the Sudanese civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), now enter
Aug 11, 2026
S8 Ep1237: David Daoud explains Iran is currently leveraging negotiations with the U.S. to secure a ceasefire that protects Hezbollah from f
Aug 11, 2026
S8 Ep1236: Malcolm Hoenlein discusses a new mutual defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan that has emerged to counter Irani
Aug 11, 2026
S8 Ep1235: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa report Venezuelan negotiators have established a timeline for a political transition, a
Aug 11, 2026
S8 Ep1234: John Hardie reports North Korea is deploying a specialized unit equipped with KN-23 and KN-24 short-range ballistic missiles to a
Aug 11, 2026
S8 Ep1233: Christopher Mason, a geneticist and NASA investigator and author of The Next 500 Years: Engineering Life to Reach New Worlds, out
Aug 10, 2026
S8 Ep1232: Gaius and Germanicus: Reflecting on Roman sophistication, the hosts contrast their world's vigiles and urban planning with the sq
Aug 10, 2026
S8 Ep1231: Gaius and Germanicus: The debate shifts to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a financial bane that has already cost nearly a
Aug 10, 2026
S8 Ep1230: Gaius and Germanicus: In their expanding Londinium wine bar, the hosts discuss the unraveling of Ukraine. Germanicus describes a
Aug 10, 2026
S8 Ep1229: Craig Symonds, Part Two: This phase of the war focuses on the Central Pacific campaign, beginning with the brutal amphibious land
Aug 10, 2026
S8 Ep1228: Craig Symonds, author of Nimitz at War: Command Leadership from Pearl Harbor to Tokyo Bay, Part One: Following the devastating at
Aug 10, 2026
S8 Ep1227: Serhii Plokhy, Part Two: The second part focuses on the 2022 full-scale invasion, defined by Putin's catastrophic miscalculation
Aug 10, 2026
S8 Ep1226: Stephen Moss, Part Two: Moss explores the Raven, a bird of deep mythology and intelligence, appearing in Norse legends as Odin's
Aug 10, 2026
S8 Ep1225: Stephen Moss, author of Ten Birds That Changed the World, Part One: Moss discusses how birds shaped human history, starting with
Aug 10, 2026
S8 Ep1224: H.W. Brands, Part Two: In 1941, the debate intensifies over the Lend-Lease Act, which Lindbergh argues supports British imperiali
Aug 09, 2026
S8 Ep1223: H.W. Brands, author of America First: Roosevelt vs. Lindbergh in the Shadow of War, Part One: In April 1939, world-famous aviator
Aug 09, 2026
S8 Ep1222: Anne Stevenson-Yang, author of Wild Ride: A Short History of the Opening and Closing of the Chinese Economy, provides an account
Aug 09, 2026
S8 Ep1216: William Taubman, Part Two: Taubman examines McNamara's "double life" during the Vietnam War under Lyndon Johnson. While acting as
Aug 09, 2026
S8 Ep1215: William Taubman, author of McNamara at War: A New History, Part One: Taubman discusses Robert McNamara's early career and rise to
Aug 09, 2026
S8 Ep1222: Jeremy Zakis, Part Two: Zakis joins John Batchelor to explore accounts of animal mischief and human deception. Two beagle puppies
Aug 09, 2026
S8 Ep1221: Jeremy Zakis, Part One: Zakis discusses the looming threat of a Super El Niño, characterized by sea surface temperatures in the E
Aug 09, 2026
S8 Ep1221: **Mary Roach**, author of *Replaceable You*, explores the past, present, and future of reconstructing or replacing human anatomy.
Aug 09, 2026
S8 Ep1221: Sebastian Smee, Part Two: The narrative follows the 1871 Paris Commune and "Bloody Week," where civil war left the city in ruins.
Aug 09, 2026
S8 Ep1221: Sebastian Smee, author of Paris in Ruins: Love, War, and the Birth of Impressionism, Part One: In 1874, artists staged a revoluti
Aug 09, 2026
S8 Ep1220: SCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-7-2026. Kevin Frazier addresses the growing misinformation surrounding data centers, particu
Aug 08, 2026
S8 Ep1219: Kevin Frazier addresses the growing misinformation surrounding data centers, particularly in rural America where they are often v
Aug 08, 2026
S8 Ep1218: Henry Sokolski discusses the stalled nuclear cooperative agreement between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, noting that the lack of enr
Aug 08, 2026
S8 Ep1218: Harry Sidebottom explores the world of Roman gladiators, describing the Colosseum as a building that reinforced social hierarchy
Aug 08, 2026
S8 Ep1217: Bob Zimmerman highlights several developments in space, starting with the startup Catalyst's daring mission to rescue the decayin
Aug 08, 2026
S8 Ep1217: Lorenzo Fiori guides listeners through the Piedmont region, focusing on Vercelli and Vigevano, areas famous for rice production b
Aug 08, 2026
S8 Ep1216: Jim McTague analyzes the July jobs report, which unexpectedly showed a loss of 23,000 jobs, signaling a cutback in spending by th
Aug 08, 2026
S8 Ep1216: Richard Epstein critiques the contempt of Congress referral against Dr. Anthony Fauci, arguing Fauci made "egregious mistakes" re
Aug 08, 2026
S8 Ep1215: Jeff Bliss begins with the Super El Niño building in the Pacific, reaching record-high temperatures that promise severe drought a
Aug 08, 2026
S8 Ep1214: **Anatol Lieven** reports the conflict in **Ukraine** has devolved into a war of infrastructure, with Ukraine targeting **Russian
Aug 07, 2026
S8 Ep1213: Mary Anastasia O'Grady reports Keiko Fujimori has secured the Peruvian presidency by a narrow margin, inheriting a nation plagued
Aug 07, 2026
S8 Ep1212: Jack Burnham explains the FCC's efforts to prohibit military-grade, foreign-produced drones, specifically targeting Chinese firms
Aug 07, 2026
S8 Ep1211: Peter Berkowitz analyzes the work of Professor Patrick Deneen, who argues that liberal democracy is a "curse" that has atomized A
Aug 07, 2026
S8 Ep1210: Harry Sidebottom describes the reality of Roman gladiators, noting they were often heavy-set due to a carbohydrate-rich diet desi
Aug 07, 2026
S8 Ep1209: Bradley Bowman warns of the unprecedented military cooperation between Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea, documented in 616 in
Aug 07, 2026
S8 Ep1208: Evan Ellis explores the landscape of Uruguay, a stable country navigating the trade interests of its neighbors, Brazil and Argent
Aug 07, 2026
S8 Ep1207: Kevin Hoy discusses the detection of a Jupiter-mass object orbiting the brown dwarf CD-35 2722b, which may represent the first co
Aug 07, 2026
S8 Ep1206: Anatol Lieven reports the conflict in Ukraine has devolved into a war of infrastructure, with Ukraine targeting Russian retail wa
Aug 07, 2026
S8 Ep1204: SCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-5-2026. Michael Bernstam discusses how August is historically a "month of curses" for Russia
Aug 06, 2026
S8 Ep1205: Colonel Grant Newsham challenges the assumption of inevitable Chinese dominance, labeling it a "fake it till you make it" strateg
Aug 06, 2026
S8 Ep1204: Mary Kissel analyzes the "stuck" state of global diplomacy, arguing that China and Russia are actively judging the strength of U.
Aug 06, 2026
S8 Ep1203: Simon Constable reports on the extreme weather and energy pressures facing Europe, with Brent crude prices up 12% and natural gas
Aug 06, 2026
S8 Ep1202: Humberto Briceño describes Venezuela as a state captured by a transnational alliance of criminal organizations, including colecti
Aug 06, 2026
S8 Ep1201: Peter Huessy provides a historical overview of nuclear arms control, starting with the 1972 SALT I agreement, which actually codi
Aug 06, 2026
S8 Ep1200: Steve Yates and Gordon Chang discuss the proposed ban on Chinese components in U.S. data centers, warning that these devices allo
Aug 06, 2026
S8 Ep1199: Piero Tozzi and Gordon Chang explore the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) "long arm" influence in the U.S., specifically regarding
Aug 06, 2026
S8 Ep1199: James Holmes and Gordon Chang address the critical lack of frigates in the U.S. Navy, which Holmes describes as essential low-cos
Aug 06, 2026
S8 Ep1198: Bob Zimmerman highlights the rapid evolution of the commercial space industry, comparing it to the early 20th-century auto boom.
Aug 06, 2026
S8 Ep1197: Michael Bernstam discusses how August is historically a "month of curses" for Russia, citing the 1991 coup and the 1914 start of
Aug 06, 2026
S8 Ep1196: SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW. 8-4-2026. Colonel Jeff McCausland, United States Army (Retired), discusses the critical depletio
Aug 05, 2026
S8 Ep1195: Conrad Black, distinguished biographer and National Post columnist, discusses the "aberrant" trade tensions between the US and
Aug 05, 2026
S8 Ep1195: Andrea Stricker, Deputy Director at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, outlines the proliferation risks associated with a
Aug 05, 2026
S8 Ep1195: Bill Roggio and Bridget Toomey of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies discuss the Houthis' re-entry into the regional war b
Aug 05, 2026
S8 Ep1195: Gregory Copley, Publisher of Defense & Foreign Affairs, analyzes global efforts to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, noting that Russi
Aug 05, 2026
S8 Ep1195: Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, discusses the alarming shortage of US defensi
Aug 05, 2026
S8 Ep1195: Joseph Sternberg, Editorial Board Member of the Wall Street Journal, examines the release of Dr. Anthony Fauci's pandemic-era dia
Aug 05, 2026
S8 Ep1195: Judy Dempsey, Senior Scholar at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, describes a Europe struggling with record heat, w
Aug 05, 2026
S8 Ep1195: Colonel Jeff McCausland, United States Army (Retired), discusses the critical depletion of United States missile stockpiles, part
Aug 05, 2026
S8 Ep1194: SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 8-3-2026 1705 Husain Haqqani: Iran is openly boasting that it uses diplomatic pauses to reconstitu
Aug 04, 2026
S8 Ep1193: John Hardie: President Zelenskyy has proposed a plan to use Elon Musk's Starlink network to bypass the need for scarce Patriot in
Aug 04, 2026
S8 Ep1193: Samuel Ben-Ur: President Trump has announced a tentative Hamas deal involving a phased disarmament and the transition of governan
Aug 04, 2026
S8 Ep1193: Janatan Sayeh: The Iranian regime has dramatically escalated its internal reign of terror, with executions increasing by over 100
Aug 04, 2026
S8 Ep1193: Edmund Fitton-Brown: The Houthis have launched a blockade against Saudi shipping in the Red Sea, targeting energy routes critical
Aug 04, 2026
S8 Ep1193: David Daoud: A recent drone attack on an IDF vehicle near the Ali Taher Ridge highlights the fragility of the current ceasefire i
Aug 04, 2026
S8 Ep1193: Andrew Collier and Gordon Chang: China's banking system faces a time bomb with an estimated $7.7 trillion in unreported bad loans
Aug 04, 2026
S8 Ep1191: General Blaine Holt and Gordon Chang: Concerns are rising regarding the flow of Chinese and Russian aid to Iran, which includes p
Aug 04, 2026
S8 Ep1191: Malcolm Hoenlein: Recent reports reveal the existence of Iranian-backed assassination cells such as the Foxtrot group, which recr
Aug 04, 2026
S8 Ep1192: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa: The inauguration of Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella marks a pivotal shift
Aug 04, 2026
S8 Ep1191: Husain Haqqani: Iran is openly boasting that it uses diplomatic pauses to reconstitute its military arsenal for future attacks on
Aug 04, 2026
S8 Ep1190: Gaius and Germanicus: Gaius opens by detailing the "emperor's" use of artificial intelligence to project heroic imagery—such as a
Aug 03, 2026
S8 Ep1190: Gaius and Germanicus: Gaius invokes the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, highlighting how the Kennedy brothers used caution and trusted
Aug 03, 2026
S8 Ep1190: In The Londinium Chronicles, Gaius (John Batchelor) and Germanicus (Michael Vlahos) explore the intersections of Roman history an
Aug 03, 2026
S8 Ep1189: Isaac Stone Fish, author of America Second: How America's Elites Are Making China Stronger, investigates how American political,
Aug 03, 2026
S8 Ep1189: Gaia Vince, author of Nomad Century: How Climate Migration Will Reshape Our World, presents a stark look at the inevitable mass m
Aug 03, 2026
S8 Ep1189: David Grantham, author of Consequences: An Intelligence Officer's War, provides a memoir of his time as an Air Force Office of Sp
Aug 03, 2026
S8 Ep1189: Charles Gasparino, author of Go Woke, Go Broke: The Inside Story of the Radicalization of Corporate America, explores the radical
Aug 03, 2026
S8 Ep1189: John Tamny, author of The Money Confusion: How a Literacy About Currencies and Inflation Sets the Stage for the Crypto Revolution
Aug 03, 2026
S8 Ep1189: Jonathan D.T. Ward, author of The Decisive Decade: American Grand Strategy for Triumph Over China, defines the 2020s as a "decisi
Aug 03, 2026
S8 Ep1189: Mark Clifford, author of Today Hong Kong, Tomorrow the World: What China's Crackdown Reveals About Its Plans to End Freedom Every
Aug 03, 2026
1192: **David Davenport** provides a historical overview of how the concept of equality of opportunity has evolved from the American foundin
Aug 02, 2026
1191: In this interview, author **Stephen Harrigan** discusses his historical novel, *The Leopard is Loose*, which centers on a real-life an
Aug 02, 2026
1190: **Peter Stansky**, Professor of History, Emeritus at **Stanford University** and author of *The Socialist Patriot: George Orwell and W
Aug 02, 2026
1189: **Beppe Severgnini**, author of *Italian Lessons: 50 Things We Know About Life Now*, reflects on **Italy**'s experience as the first W
Aug 02, 2026
S8 Ep1188: Jim Robbins, author of The Man Who Planted Trees: A Story of Lost Groves, the Science of Trees, and a Plan to Save the Planet, di
Aug 02, 2026
S8 Ep1187: Mark Piesing, author of N-4 Down: The Hunt for the Arctic Airship Italia, recounts a secret meeting in Norway in July 1925 that b
Aug 02, 2026
S8 Ep1186: Terry Anderson, editor of Adapt and Be Adept: Market Responses to Climate Change, presents a collection of economic and socia
Aug 02, 2026
S8 Ep1186: Russell Shorto, author of Smalltime: A Story of My Family and the Mob, provides a historical and personal exploration of organize
Aug 02, 2026
S8 Ep1186: Holly Fretwell, author of Fix America's Forests: Reforms to Restore National Forests and Tackle the Wildfire Crisis, examines the
Aug 02, 2026
S8 Ep1185: SCHEDULE FOR THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-31-2026 1790 SOUTH HOLLAND Jeff Bliss reports a refrigeration fire in Boyle Heights ha
Aug 01, 2026
S8 Ep1184: TREAMING MAKING JBS, JEFF BLISS, MICHAEL VLAHOS. 7-31-26 1900 LA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE This podcast transcript features a dial
Aug 01, 2026
S8 Ep1183: Bob Zimmerman notes China continues the dangerous practice of dropping uncontrolled rocket debris on its citizens, forcing the
Aug 01, 2026
S8 Ep1183: Bob Zimmerman reports SpaceX's Starship successfully floated for a week after splashdown, providing invaluable data for rapid reu
Aug 01, 2026
S8 Ep1183: Lorenzo Fiori reports a historic heatwave has pushed the Po River to record lows, devastating Italy's agricultural heartland and
Aug 01, 2026
S8 Ep1183: Veronique de Rugy warns new administration rules replace flexible status for foreign students with fixed four-year periods, targe
Aug 01, 2026
S8 Ep1182: Gene Marks compares public protests against data centers to the 19th-century opposition to railroads. While critics worry about l
Aug 01, 2026
S8 Ep1182: Gene Marks compares public protests against data centers to the 19th-century opposition to railroads. While critics worry about l
Aug 01, 2026
S8 Ep1181: Henry Sokolski notes Senator John Kennedy has emerged as a dogged opponent of granting Saudi Arabia enrichment authority, labelin
Aug 01, 2026
S8 Ep1181: Henry Sokolski reports a proposed nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia is causing alarm due to potential uranium enrichment capabi
Aug 01, 2026
S8 Ep1181: Peter Huessy warns the U.S. now faces a tri-polar nuclear threat from Russia and China, both of which are modernizing their arsen
Aug 01, 2026
S8 Ep1181: Peter Huessy explains the foundation of U.S. nuclear strategy is the triad, ensuring launch capabilities from land, sea, and air.
Aug 01, 2026
S8 Ep1181: Jim McTague reports that in Lancaster County, Republican representatives are introducing legislation that adds red tape and taxes
Aug 01, 2026
S8 Ep1181: Jim McTague takes a road trip through Owensboro, Kentucky, revealing a "K-shaped" economy where retail business is "dead" for blu
Aug 01, 2026
S8 Ep1181: Richard Epstein turns to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, under fire for signing a document that allegedly exempts the Presi
Aug 01, 2026
S8 Ep1181: Richard Epstein examines New York City's proposed "pied-à-terre tax," which targets non-primary residences but threatens middle-c
Aug 01, 2026
S8 Ep1181: Jeff Bliss notes Governor Gavin Newsom is preparing for a 2028 presidential run, but past controversies are resurfacing. A Vanity
Aug 01, 2026
S8 Ep1181: Jeff Bliss reports a refrigeration fire in Boyle Heights has released a toxic stench and caused an explosion in local rat and ins
Aug 01, 2026
S8 Ep1180: SCHEDULE FOR THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-30-2026 1800 CINCINNATI John Batchelor discusses with Simon Constable and Jim McTague t
Jul 31, 2026
S8 Ep1179: STREAMING MAKING JBS, SIMON CONSTABLE AND JIM MC TAGUE, 7-30--26 1903 ST. LAWRENCE BASIN This broadcast transcript explores the
Jul 31, 2026
S8 Ep1179: Arthur Herman credits Vannevar Bush's "The Endless Frontier" manifesto with persuading FDR to fund basic scientific research thro
Jul 31, 2026
S8 Ep1179: Arthur Herman presents Martin Luther King Jr. as a founder who refounded the American experiment by taking risks to fulfill the p
Jul 31, 2026
S8 Ep1179: Arthur Herman contrasts Woodrow Wilson's attempt to centrally manage industry during World War I, which resulted in logistical ch
Jul 31, 2026
S8 Ep1179: Arthur Herman reframes the Gilded Age not as an era of greed, but as a period of unprecedented opportunity and connectivity drive
Jul 31, 2026
S8 Ep1179: Arthur Herman characterizes Abraham Lincoln as a founder for his vision of an America without slavery and his willingness to risk
Jul 31, 2026
S8 Ep1179: Arthur Herman explains the American founders were heavily influenced by the Scottish Enlightenment, particularly the ideas of Dav
Jul 31, 2026
S8 Ep1179: Arthur Herman recounts the historic 1896 meeting where Henry Ford pitched his internal combustion engine to a skeptical Thomas Ed
Jul 31, 2026
S8 Ep1179: Salvatore Vitale and Calin Plunkett continue: to uncover the origins of the Milky Way's supermassive black hole, scientists propo
Jul 31, 2026
S8 Ep1179: Salvatore Vitale and Calin Plunkett of MIT explain hierarchical merging, a process where black holes merge repeatedly to create l
Jul 31, 2026
S8 Ep1179: Anatol Lieven turns to Britain's new political era under Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who is described as the Labour Party's "las
Jul 31, 2026
S8 Ep1179: Anatol Lieven examines how the Ukraine and Iran conflicts are merging into one global struggle following a Ukrainian drone strike
Jul 31, 2026
S8 Ep1179: John Hardie and Bill Roggio cover the significant leadership change in Ukraine as General Drapatyi replaces General Syrskyi as co
Jul 31, 2026
S8 Ep1179: Cliff May argues for maximum pressure and coercive diplomacy to prevent the Islamic Republic of Iran from obtaining nuclear weapo
Jul 31, 2026
S8 Ep1179: Simon Constable and Jim McTague continue with a quiz highlighting that typical data centers use 300,000 gallons of water daily, w
Jul 31, 2026
S8 Ep1179: John Batchelor discusses with Simon Constable and Jim McTague the extreme weather conditions caused by a "super El Niño" ye
Jul 31, 2026
S8 Ep1177: SCHEDULE FOR THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-29-26. 1885 CHILE STEEL SIDED WARSHIP Rebecca Grant and Gordon Chang report China is e
Jul 30, 2026
S8 Ep1177: STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JBS, 7-29-26 The provided text is a transcript from the John Batchelor Show, featuring a detailed d
Jul 30, 2026
S8 Ep1178: Bob Zimmerman notes the Deep Space Network facility in Spain narrowly avoided destruction by wildfires, highlighting the fragilit
Jul 30, 2026
S8 Ep1178: Bob Zimmerman reports SpaceX's 13th Starship Super Heavy launch was a major success, demonstrating the reliability of Raptor 3 en
Jul 30, 2026
S8 Ep1178: Mary Anastasia O'Grady reports that following a narrow election victory, center-right businessman Abelardo de la Espriella faces
Jul 30, 2026
S8 Ep1177: General Blaine Holt analyzes reports of China supplying advanced shoulder-launched missiles (MANPADS) to Iran via Hong Kong and P
Jul 30, 2026
S8 Ep1177: Sadanand Dhume examines India's "reservations" system, a rigid quota-based affirmative action program facing intense criticism fo
Jul 30, 2026
S8 Ep1177: Sadanand Dhume observes that despite having a vast pool of engineers and data, India lags behind the US and China in developing f
Jul 30, 2026
S8 Ep1177: Michael Bernstam notes official statistics reveal the Russian economy has entered a state of stagnation, with GDP growth at a mer
Jul 30, 2026
S8 Ep1177: Michael Bernstam reports Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries have severely pinched Moscow's fuel production, forcing it
Jul 30, 2026
S8 Ep1177: Evan Ellis notes President Claudia Sheinbaum has seen success in reducing homicides and cooperating on border security, but deep-
Jul 30, 2026
S8 Ep1177: Evan Ellis surveys shifting political landscapes: Javier Milei is rallying support for the Bolsonaros in Brazil, highlighting a n
Jul 30, 2026
S8 Ep1177: Evan Ellis previews Brazil's upcoming October election, which pits the leftist Lula da Silva against Flavio Bolsonaro, son of the
Jul 30, 2026
S8 Ep1177: Evan Ellis reports Keiko Fujimori has been inaugurated as Peru's president, appointing a respected center-right cabinet focused o
Jul 30, 2026
S8 Ep1177: Charles Burton and Gordon Chang discuss how trade tensions and rhetoric from the US have led to increased disdain among Canadians
Jul 30, 2026
S8 Ep1177: Charles Burton and Gordon Chang note Xi Jinping broke tradition by skipping the 50th anniversary of the devastating Tangshan eart
Jul 30, 2026
S8 Ep1177: Rick Fisher and Gordon Chang discuss reports that China is transferring hundreds of advanced QW-12 and FN-16 man-portable air-def
Jul 30, 2026
S8 Ep1177: Rebecca Grant and Gordon Chang report China is escalating provocations against the Philippines and Japan, including dangerous man
Jul 30, 2026
S8 Ep1176: SCHEDULE THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-28-26. 1900 IDAHO
Jul 29, 2026
S8 Ep1173: STREAMING MAKING JBS, 7-28-26 1900 postcards hotel pontchartrain
Jul 29, 2026
S8 Ep1175: Thaddeus McCotter notes Dr. Abdul El-Sayed denies being a socialist, claiming he merely wants to regulate "capitalism run amok."
Jul 29, 2026
S8 Ep1175: Thaddeus McCotter describes the Michigan Democratic Senate primary as a "civil war" between establishment candidate Haley Stevens
Jul 29, 2026
S8 Ep1175: Joseph Sternberg notes Chairman Kevin Warsh is moving the Federal Reserve toward a "taciturn" style, ending the practice of "forw
Jul 29, 2026
S8 Ep1175: Joseph Sternberg criticizes Prime Minister Andy Burnham's economic policy as ineffective against the cost-of-living crisis. Stern
Jul 29, 2026
S8 Ep1175: Gregory Copley turns to the UK, where following the rise of Prime Minister Andy Burnham, the country faces political uncertainty
Jul 29, 2026
S8 Ep1175: Gregory Copley reports Xi Jinping faces significant internal opposition from Communist Party elders at the Beidaihe retreat. Desp
Jul 29, 2026
S8 Ep1175: Gregory Copley describes Cuba's total implosion as its infrastructure collapses and major blackouts occur. Copley describes a str
Jul 29, 2026
S8 Ep1175: Gregory Copley reports the Trump administration has imposed tariffs on Australia, alleging "forced labor" practices—a claim Cople
Jul 29, 2026
S8 Ep1175: Jonathan Schanzer discusses new UK–US talks focused on a maritime coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea. Prime Min
Jul 29, 2026
S8 Ep1175: Jonathan Schanzer reports the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East are merging as Russia, Iran, and China coordinate their ef
Jul 29, 2026
S8 Ep1175: Mary Kissel observes President Zelenskyy is receiving a warmer reception in Washington due to Ukraine's increasing military lever
Jul 29, 2026
S8 Ep1175: Mary Kissel notes diplomatic efforts with Iran currently involve "shuttling messages" through intermediaries like Oman and Qatar.
Jul 29, 2026
S8 Ep1175: Thaddeus McCotter and Judy Dempsey turn to a deadly ramming attack at a Berlin parade that has put Chancellor Friedrich Merz on t
Jul 29, 2026
S8 Ep1175: Thaddeus McCotter and Judy Dempsey discuss Ukraine's strike on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea, which complicates global ene
Jul 29, 2026
S8 Ep1175: Liz Peek examines the Michigan Democratic Senate primary as a national test for the party's ideological direction. Moderate Haley
Jul 29, 2026
S8 Ep1175: Liz Peek reports the US economy remains robust, driven by strong consumer spending in rural areas like Connecticut and Lancaster
Jul 29, 2026
S8 Ep1174: SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-27-26
Jul 28, 2026
S8 Ep1174: STREAMING MAKING JBS, 7-27-26 1926 SOUTH CAROLINA The provided text contains transcripts from the John Batchelor Show, featurin
Jul 28, 2026
S8 Ep1173: FILE 16. Headline: The AI Bubble: China’s Strategic Intellectual Property Theft Guest: Brandon Ward and Gordon Chang Summary:
Jul 28, 2026
S8 Ep1173: FILE 15. Headline: The Iran War: A Strategy Stuck in Stalemate Guest: Jonathan SAYEH and Bill Roggio Summary: After twelve days o
Jul 28, 2026
S8 Ep1173: FILE 14. Headline: Decapitating Hamas: Targeted Strikes in Gaza Guest: Samuel Benner and Bill Roggio Summary: The IDF has conduct
Jul 28, 2026
S8 Ep1173: FILE 13. Headline: Starship Test 13: Success and Challenges in Reusability Guest: Doug Messier Summary: SpaceX’s Starship Test 13
Jul 28, 2026
S8 Ep1173: Headline: Iran’s Drone Test: Challenging the US Strategic Pause Guest: Edmund Fitton-Brown and Bill Roggio Summary: Following a U
Jul 28, 2026
S8 Ep1173: Headline: The Houthi-Iran Alliance and the Fragile Conflict with Saudi Arabia Guest: Edmund Fitton Brown Summary: Edmund Fitton B
Jul 28, 2026
S8 Ep1173: Headline: The Venezuelan Transition and the Shield of the Americas Guest: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa Summary: Acti
Jul 28, 2026
S8 Ep1173: Headline: Brazil’s Transnational Politics: Lula vs. the Conservative Alliance Guest: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa Su
Jul 28, 2026
S8 Ep1173: Headline: The Strategic Link Between the Lebanon Ceasefire and Iranian Interests Guest: David Daoud Summary: David Daoud explains
Jul 28, 2026
S8 Ep1173: David Daoud and Bill Roggio report the IDF recently shot down an unarmed Hezbollah drone gathering intelligence over strategic ri
Jul 28, 2026
S8 Ep1173: Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus McCotter turn to Lebanon's attempt to establish humanitarian pilot zones where the Lebanese Armed F
Jul 28, 2026
S8 Ep1173: Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus McCotter discuss Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's travel to Washington to meet with President Tr
Jul 28, 2026
S8 Ep1173: Bridget Toomey and Bill Roggio report Houthi rebels have initiated a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabian ports, causing ship
Jul 27, 2026
S8 Ep1173: Caleb Weiss and Bill Roggio assess Somali officials' claim of the death of Maalim Ibrahim, a co-founder of al-Shabaab and a key m
Jul 27, 2026
S8 Ep1173: Husain Haqqani and Bill Roggio examine the potential for unconventional warfare escalation across Eurasia and the specific risks
Jul 27, 2026
S8 Ep1173: John Batchelor discusses the current tensions between Iran and the United States with Ambassador Husain Haqqani and Bill Roggio f
Jul 27, 2026
S8 Ep1172: Gaius and Germanicus: Gaius recounts the tragic tale of the elephants in 55 BCE, who were lured from North Africa with promises o
Jul 27, 2026
S8 Ep1172: Gaius and Germanicus: The discussion focuses on the "shrinking presidency" of Mr. Trump in 2026, drawing parallels to the diminis
Jul 27, 2026
S8 Ep1171: In The Londinium Chronicles, Gaius (John Batchelor) and Germanicus (Michael Vlahos) explore the intersections of Roman history an
Jul 27, 2026
S8 Ep1170: Neil Lanctot concludes with the revelation of the Zimmermann Telegram—a German proposal for an alliance with Mexico against the
Jul 27, 2026
S8 Ep1170: Neil Lanctot follows Wilson's narrow re-election in late 1916, fueled by the slogan of maintaining peace. Seeking to end the conf
Jul 27, 2026
S8 Ep1170: Neil Lanctot recounts the June 1916 Republican convention, which nominated Supreme Court Justice Charles Evans Hughes as a compro
Jul 27, 2026
S8 Ep1170: Neil Lanctot details the March 1916 sinking of the Sussex, which caused more American deaths and pushed Wilson to the brink of wa
Jul 27, 2026
S8 Ep1169: Neil Lanctot covers the winter of 1915–1916, when TR championed the "preparedness" movement, arguing that the U.S. was dangerousl
Jul 27, 2026
S8 Ep1169: Neil Lanctot examines the May 7, 1915, sinking of the Lusitania by a German submarine, which killed over 100 Americans and sparke
Jul 27, 2026
S8 Ep1169: Neil Lanctot turns to early 1915, when the Great War had stabilized into a brutal stalemate in Europe while America remained neut
Jul 27, 2026
S8 Ep1169: Neil Lanctot, author of The Approaching Storm: Roosevelt, Wilson, Addams, and Their Clash Over America's Future, introduces the t
Jul 27, 2026
S8 Ep1168: Barry Strauss follows Octavian's advance on Egypt after Actium, securing the loyalty of Eastern kings. Cleopatra attempts to buil
Jul 27, 2026
S8 Ep1168: Barry Strauss narrates the naval Battle of Actium, which begins on September 2, 31 BC. Antony and Cleopatra command approximately
Jul 27, 2026
S8 Ep1168: Barry Strauss shifts the conflict to the western coast of Greece, where Antony and Cleopatra's massive fleet waits at Actium. Str
Jul 27, 2026
S8 Ep1168: Barry Strauss examines Mark Antony's critical "unforced error" of 33 BC: divorcing Octavia, Octavian's sister. This move provides
Jul 27, 2026
S8 Ep1168: Barry Strauss traces the fracturing of the Second Triumvirate as Octavian utilizes his sister, Octavia, who marries Antony to sea
Jul 27, 2026
S8 Ep1168: Barry Strauss introduces Cleopatra, the Queen of Egypt and member of the Ptolemaic dynasty founded by one of Alexander the Great'
Jul 27, 2026
S8 Ep1168: John Batchelor introduces Barry Strauss, author of The War That Made the Roman Empire: Antony, Cleopatra, and Octavian at Actium,
Jul 27, 2026
S8 Ep1167: Alan Philps profiles Alice Moats, a wealthy American socialite who reinvented herself as a war correspondent during the siege of
Jul 26, 2026
S8 Ep1167: Alan Philps recounts how Charlotte Haldane, a prominent British Communist and wife of scientist JBS Haldane, traveled to Moscow i
Jul 26, 2026
S8 Ep1167: Alan Philps tells the story of Tanya, a 28-year-old woman who used her English skills to escape a life of poverty and suspicion i
Jul 26, 2026
S8 Ep1167: Alan Philps tells of Nadia, a translator at the Metropol Hotel who became a "secret dissident" after losing faith in Stalinism du
Jul 26, 2026
S8 Ep1167: Alan Philps examines Ralph Parker, a mysterious correspondent for The Times and The New York Times, and his secretary-turned-wife
Jul 26, 2026
S8 Ep1167: Alan Philps profiles A.T. Cholerton, the "grand old man" of Moscow correspondents, who lived in a shambolic apartment and possess
Jul 26, 2026
S8 Ep1166: Jeremy Zakis shares that his dog, Dallas, has expanded his "avian menagerie" by befriending two ducks that unexpectedly settled i
Jul 26, 2026
S8 Ep1166: Jeremy Zakis reports Joe Root is the expected successor to Ben Stokes as English cricket captain. As a prolific batter and the te
Jul 26, 2026
S8 Ep1166: Jeremy Zakis reports meteorologists predict a record-breaking Super El Niño, which is expected to cause extreme heat and unpredic
Jul 26, 2026
S8 Ep1166: Jeremy Zakis notes carpet pythons are emerging during winter when they should be hibernating, signaling significant environmental
Jul 26, 2026
S8 Ep1165: Nick Lloyd concludes with the arrival of General John J. Pershing and the American Expeditionary Force in 1917, which fundamental
Jul 26, 2026
S8 Ep1165: Nick Lloyd describes British leadership during the Great War as defined by constant arguments, doubt, and backstabbing among its
Jul 26, 2026
S8 Ep1165: Nick Lloyd characterizes 1916 as a "meat locker," dominated by the twin horrors of Verdun and the Somme. Falkenhayn's strategy at
Jul 26, 2026
S8 Ep1165: Nick Lloyd details the pivotal Battle of the Marne, where the German Schlieffen Plan unraveled due to a total collapse of command
Jul 26, 2026
S8 Ep1165: Nick Lloyd surveys the diverse personalities of the French high command, beginning with Joseph Joffre, whose "earthiness" and cal
Jul 26, 2026
S8 Ep1164: Nick Lloyd continues: by late 1915, commanders on both sides realized that the trench deadlock could not be easily shattered thro
Jul 26, 2026
S8 Ep1164: Nick Lloyd continues: by late 1915, commanders on both sides realized that the trench deadlock could not be easily shattered thro
Jul 26, 2026
S8 Ep1164: Nick Lloyd, author of The Western Front: A History of the Great War, Volume 1: 1914-1918, examines the immense psychological stra
Jul 26, 2026
S8 Ep1163: SCHEDULE FOR THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-24-2026 1940 BERLIN Jeff Bliss reports from Los Angeles, where Mayor Karen Bass's "Insi
Jul 25, 2026
S8 Ep1161: STREAMING MAKING JBS, 7-24-2026
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S8 Ep1162: Veronique de Rugy argues autonomous vehicles like Waymo could reduce road fatalities by 94%, yet their adoption is stalled by
Jul 25, 2026
S8 Ep1162: Conrad Black disputes Prime Minister Mark Carney's characterization of Canada as a "middle power," arguing the term is obsolete f
Jul 25, 2026
S8 Ep1162: Captain James Fanell reports China recently conducted its first submarine-launched ballistic missile test in the South Pacific in
Jul 25, 2026
S8 Ep1162: Captain James Fanell reports China is escalating physical violence against Philippine Navy personnel at Second Thomas Shoal, incl
Jul 25, 2026
S8 Ep1162: Peter Huessy notes Russia holds a 20-to-1 advantage over the U.S. in "theater" or tactical nuclear weapons, which Putin uses for
Jul 25, 2026
S8 Ep1162: Peter Huessy explains "extended deterrence," the U.S. nuclear umbrella protecting allies from aggression. Huessy critiques a prop
Jul 25, 2026
S8 Ep1162: Henry Sokolski continues: the Saudi nuclear deal remains "contradictory," with the White House and Department of Energy appearing
Jul 25, 2026
S8 Ep1162: Henry Sokolski examines a proposed deal to provide Saudi Arabia with nuclear power that has sparked intense proliferation concern
Jul 25, 2026
S8 Ep1162: Bob Zimmerman highlights the "bankruptcy" of modern academia, citing a study where half of social science papers failed replicati
Jul 25, 2026
S8 Ep1162: Bob Zimmerman reports Rocket Lab has secured major Pentagon contracts for hypersonic test launches, potentially utilizing a remot
Jul 25, 2026
S8 Ep1162: Lorenzo Fiori reports Italy is battling severe wildfires in Sicily and Sardinia amid a prolonged heatwave. Fiato reports that Ita
Jul 25, 2026
S8 Ep1162: Jim McTague reports from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where Costco gas prices have reached $4.09, causing "mind-numbing" costs
Jul 25, 2026
S8 Ep1162: Richard Epstein analyzes the Trump administration's reintroduction of tariffs, now targeting allies like Australia and the EU und
Jul 25, 2026
S8 Ep1162: Richard Epstein critiques the Smithsonian's "Many Voices, One Nation" exhibit for its "woke" portrayal of American history. He ar
Jul 25, 2026
S8 Ep1162: Jeff Bliss notes the Oakland Athletics are preparing for a move to Las Vegas, with high-profile investor Mark Cuban joining as a
Jul 25, 2026
S8 Ep1162: Jeff Bliss reports from Los Angeles, where Mayor Karen Bass's "Inside Safe" program faces scrutiny as figures show 41% of partici
Jul 25, 2026
S8 Ep1160: SCHEDULE FOR THE JBS, 7-23-2026 1950 ONTARIO WILDFIRE
Jul 24, 2026
S8 Ep1158: STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-23-26 1927
Jul 24, 2026
S8 Ep1159: Anatoly Zak reports Roscosmos is currently developing the Russian Orbital Station (ROS) to replace its segment of the Internation
Jul 24, 2026
S8 Ep1159: Anatoly Zak recounts the July 1976 Soviet launch of the Salyut 5 mission, a secret military reconnaissance project camouflaged as
Jul 24, 2026
S8 Ep1159: Anatol Lieven assesses new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who faces a country demanding increased spending on health, priso
Jul 24, 2026
S8 Ep1159: Anatol Lieven warns the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East are converging into a global energy crisis, with refined oil products
Jul 24, 2026
S8 Ep1159: Kaitlyn Tiffany tours modern-day Dallas, a strange mix of somber memorials and pop-culture commercialization of the assassination
Jul 24, 2026
S8 Ep1159: Kaitlyn Tiffany relates how personal tragedy struck Shirley Martin when her daughter died in a car accident, effectively ending h
Jul 24, 2026
S8 Ep1159: Kaitlyn Tiffany recounts District Attorney Jim Garrison's 1967 high-profile investigation into a New Orleans-based conspiracy to
Jul 24, 2026
S8 Ep1159: Kaitlyn Tiffany notes that by 1966, the media labeled these researchers as "housewives" to dismiss their work, describing them as
Jul 24, 2026
S8 Ep1159: Kaitlyn Tiffany describes the 1965 gathering of independent researchers known as "warologists" at Sylvia Meagher's apartment to d
Jul 24, 2026
S8 Ep1159: Kaitlyn Tiffany profiles Sylvia Meagher, a World Health Organization secretary who became obsessed with the disorganization of th
Jul 24, 2026
S8 Ep1159: Kaitlyn Tiffany describes how FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover quickly established the "lone gunman" theory, asserting Lee Harvey Osw
Jul 24, 2026
S8 Ep1159: Kaitlyn Tiffany recounts how, following JFK's assassination, Lyndon Johnson convened the Warren Commission to consolidate intelli
Jul 24, 2026
S8 Ep1159: Evan Ellis surveys Brazil's high-stakes election, with Lula da Silva currently leading Flavio Bolsonaro in polling. New 25% US ta
Jul 24, 2026
S8 Ep1159: Evan Ellis notes former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández returned to Honduras following a pardon by President Trump, des
Jul 24, 2026
S8 Ep1159: Evan Ellis reports Cuba faces a severe humanitarian crisis with failing electricity, yet the communist regime maintains tight con
Jul 24, 2026
S8 Ep1159: Evan Ellis examines Mexico's economy, increasingly integrated into the American market and moving beyond oil into diverse manufac
Jul 24, 2026
S8 Ep1156: STREAMING MAKING JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-22-2026. 1900 CALDWELL IDAHO The provided transcript captures a behind-the-scenes and l
Jul 23, 2026
S8 Ep1157: SCHEDULE FOR THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-22-2026. 1740 BATAVIA MASSACRE Gordon Chang and Rick Fisher examine Xi Jinping's introd
Jul 23, 2026
S8 Ep1156: Conrad Black argues that Canada's economic growth has stalled due to high corporate taxes and "climate alarmist" policies under t
Jul 23, 2026
S8 Ep1156: Brandy Shufutinsky details how Qatar has provided extensive grants for Arabic language and culture programs in U.S. K-12 schools.
Jul 23, 2026
S8 Ep1156: Simon Constable observes that new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces immediate skepticism, with polls indicating nearly ha
Jul 23, 2026
S8 Ep1156: Simon Constable notes European energy prices are skyrocketing, with Brent crude hitting $95 and natural gas up 47% in a single mo
Jul 23, 2026
S8 Ep1156: Bob Zimmerman surveys new discoveries: astronomers have detected a helium atmosphere on a terrestrial exoplanet located 48 light-
Jul 23, 2026
S8 Ep1156: Bob Zimmerman reports that SpaceX is preparing for its 13th Starship flight, a prototype featuring major upgrades for future orbi
Jul 23, 2026
S8 Ep1156: Michael Bernstam reports that Ukrainian drones recently destroyed major distribution hubs for Wildberries, the Russian equivalent
Jul 23, 2026
S8 Ep1156: Michael Bernstam explains how Ukrainian drone strikes have destroyed 30% of Russia's refining capacity, causing the "crack spread
Jul 23, 2026
S8 Ep1156: Henry Sokolski continues: the Saudi nuclear deal could trigger a proliferation race, with nations like Egypt, Turkey, and the UAE
Jul 23, 2026
S8 Ep1156: Henry Sokolski warns that the Trump administration's nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia allows the kingdom to enrich uranium, a proce
Jul 23, 2026
S8 Ep1156: Peter Earle argues that not all trillions are equal; some represent genuine wealth creation, such as SpaceX's $2 trillion valuati
Jul 23, 2026
S8 Ep1156: Peter Earle traces how the word "trillion" entered the economic lexicon in 1981 when the U.S. passed $1 trillion in public debt.
Jul 23, 2026
S8 Ep1156: Gordon Chang and Victoria Coates continue: China benefits from discounted Iranian oil but views the regime's economic instability
Jul 23, 2026
S8 Ep1156: Gordon Chang and Victoria Coates report that Iran has activated the Houthis to attack the Bab el-Mandeb strait, a critical choke
Jul 23, 2026
S8 Ep1156: Gordon Chang and Peter Huessy discuss the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) bill to drastically reduce the U.S. nuclear tria
Jul 23, 2026
S8 Ep1156: Gordon Chang and Rick Fisher examine Xi Jinping's introduction of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAI
Jul 23, 2026
S8 Ep1155: SCHEDUKE JBS 7-21-26
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S8 Ep1154: STREAMING THE MAKING OF The JOHM BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-21-26 1903 This transcript captures a discussion between John Batchelor and
Jul 22, 2026
S8 Ep1153: Peter Huessy. The discussion continues with a focus on films like Fail-Safe and The Day After. Huessy highlights how these movies
Jul 22, 2026
S8 Ep1153: Peter Huessy. Peter Huessy and John Batchelor review classic films like Godzilla, On the Beach, and Dr. Strangelove to discuss cu
Jul 22, 2026
S8 Ep1153: Thaddeus McCotter. McCotter analyzes the president's recent address regarding the 2020 election, calling it a strategic narrative
Jul 22, 2026
S8 Ep1153: Thaddeus McCotter. Thaddeus McCotter discusses how high gasoline prices and affordability issues weigh on the upcoming U.S. midte
Jul 22, 2026
S8 Ep1153: Gregory Copley. This segment highlights the transition of power in the UK, where King Charles III invited Andy Burnham to form a
Jul 22, 2026
S8 Ep1153: Gregory Copley. Copley explores the "balance of ignorance," where declining literacy and a loss of historical knowledge among urb
Jul 22, 2026
S8 Ep1153: Gregory Copley. The discussion centers on the fraying relationship between the U.S. and Canada. Copley explains how Canada is ass
Jul 22, 2026
S8 Ep1152: Gregory Copley. John Batchelor and Gregory Copley discuss Britain's new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, and his cabinet's focus on
Jul 22, 2026
S8 Ep1152: Joseph Sternberg. Sternberg discusses new British PM Andy Burnham, who inherits a heavily taxed economy. Burnham's "tax the rich"
Jul 22, 2026
S8 Ep1152: Joseph Sternberg. Joseph Sternberg analyzes China's struggling economy, citing a real estate implosion, high youth unemployment,
Jul 22, 2026
S8 Ep1152: Mary Kissel. Kissel discusses NATO's internal struggles and the need for American leadership to counter a rising axis of Russia,
Jul 22, 2026
S8 Ep1152: Mary Kissel. Mary Kissel examines the escalating conflict with Iran, noting a total lack of overlap between US demands and Irania
Jul 22, 2026
S8 Ep1152: Ahmad Sharawi. Ahmad Sharawi reports on Syria intercepting sophisticated Iranian weapons components smuggled via oil tankers from
Jul 22, 2026
S8 Ep1152: Peter Berkowitz. Peter Berkowitz explores Vice President JD Vance's journey from atheism to Catholicism. He highlights Vance's am
Jul 22, 2026
S8 Ep1152: Liz Peek. Peek critiques New York politician Zohran Mamdani for failing to define the working class, arguing the DSA primarily re
Jul 22, 2026
S8 Ep1152: Liz Peek. Liz Peek discusses how gasoline prices serve as a talisman for the American cost of living. While metrics like low unem
Jul 22, 2026
S8 Ep1151: SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-20-26 John Batchelor with Bill Roggio and Husain Haqqani. This discussion addresses the escalat
Jul 21, 2026
S8 Ep1150: STREAMING MAKING JBS, 7-20-26 2015 YEMEN John Batchelor with Bill Roggio and Husain Haqqani. This discussion addresses the esca
Jul 21, 2026
S8 Ep1149: David Daoud. Israel has begun a phased withdrawal from southern Lebanon, testing whether the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) can e
Jul 21, 2026
S8 Ep1149: David Daoud. Iraq has issued a circular to banks to comply with U.S. sanctions against Hezbollah financiers and pro-Syrian politi
Jul 21, 2026
S8 Ep1149: Jonathan SAYEH. U.S. strikes on Iranian infrastructure have caused widespread power outages, yet the regime remains dug in under
Jul 21, 2026
S8 Ep1149: John Hardie. President Zelensky's dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has sparked wartime protests and unease among We
Jul 21, 2026
S8 Ep1149: Edmund Fitton-Brown. The U.S. continues a naval blockade intended to reduce Iran to bankruptcy, as Tehran maintains "impossible d
Jul 21, 2026
S8 Ep1149: Edmund Fitton-Brown. The long-standing truce between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia has unraveled as the group attempts to break a
Jul 21, 2026
S8 Ep1149: Samuel Ben-Ur and Bill Roggio. The Hamas political bureau has relocated to Istanbul, choosing Khalil al-Hayya as a leader closely
Jul 21, 2026
S8 Ep1149: Bridget Toomey. The Houthis have declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, targeting ports and vessels in the Red Sea to demand
Jul 21, 2026
S8 Ep1149: Alejandro Peña Esclusa and Ernesto Araújo. In Venezuela, "pot-banging" protests reflect deep public anger toward an illegitimate
Jul 21, 2026
S8 Ep1149: Alejandro Peña Esclusa and Ernesto Araújo. Alejandro Peña Esclusa highlights CIA-documented election interference in Venezuela sp
Jul 21, 2026
S8 Ep1149: Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus Marta. An experiment with "pilot zones" in southern Lebanon involves Israeli troop withdrawals and
Jul 21, 2026
S8 Ep1149: Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus MCCOTTER. Iran has expanded its attacks to seven countries, including strikes on desalination plant
Jul 21, 2026
S8 Ep1149: Melik Kaylan and Gordon Chang. Melik Kaylan suggests Putin is increasingly isolated, facing potential threats from his own Praeto
Jul 21, 2026
S8 Ep1149: Alan Tonelson and Gordon Chang. Despite a trade truce declared last October, the U.S. remains dependent on China for rare earths
Jul 21, 2026
S8 Ep1149: Husain Haqqani and Bill Roggio. Experts argue maximalist positions prevent resolution as Iran views survival as victory while the
Jul 21, 2026
S8 Ep1149: Husain Haqqani and Bill Roggio. A tanker fire in the Straits of Hormuz and consecutive days of missile exchanges signal a "war re
Jul 21, 2026
S8 Ep1148: Guests in Londinium, 92 AD: Gaius and Germanicus. The Corruption of Hollywood and the Sacred Canon. Regarding the Hollywood remak
Jul 20, 2026
S8 Ep1148: Guests in Londinium, 92 AD: Gaius and Germanicus. The Imperial Decay of the American Order. The discussion shifts to the deterior
Jul 20, 2026
S8 Ep1148: Guests in Londinium, 92 AD: Gaius and Germanicus. The Ritual of Combat and Modern Delusions. Germanicus argues that for the Roman
Jul 20, 2026
S8 Ep1147: Jonathan Healey, The Blazing World: A New History of Revolutionary England, 1603–1689. The final segment covers the reign of
Jul 20, 2026
S8 Ep1147: Jonathan Healey, The Blazing World: A New History of Revolutionary England, 1603–1689. Stability was sought through the Restorati
Jul 20, 2026
S8 Ep1147: Jonathan Healey, The Blazing World: A New History of Revolutionary England, 1603–1689. In 1649, Charles I was tried and executed
Jul 20, 2026
S8 Ep1147: Jonathan Healey, The Blazing World: A New History of Revolutionary England, 1603–1689. This segment details the rise of the New M
Jul 20, 2026
S8 Ep1147: Jonathan Healey, The Blazing World: A New History of Revolutionary England, 1603–1689. During the Personal Rule, Charles expanded
Jul 20, 2026
S8 Ep1147: Jonathan Healey, The Blazing World: A New History of Revolutionary England, 1603–1689. Conflict intensifies between Charles I and
Jul 20, 2026
S8 Ep1147: Jonathan Healey, The Blazing World: A New History of Revolutionary England, 1603–1689. The focus shifts to Charles I and his favo
Jul 20, 2026
S8 Ep1147: Jonathan Healey, The Blazing World: A New History of Revolutionary England, 1603–1689. This segment introduces James I, the first
Jul 20, 2026
S8 Ep1146: Matthew Longo, The Picnic: A Dream of Freedom and the Collapse of the Iron Curtain. Thirty years after the event, Matth
Jul 20, 2026
S8 Ep1146: Matthew Longo, The Picnic: A Dream of Freedom and the Collapse of the Iron Curtain. As the picnic date of August 19, 1989, approa
Jul 20, 2026
S8 Ep1146: Matthew Longo, The Picnic: A Dream of Freedom and the Collapse of the Iron Curtain. The focus shifts from political elites to you
Jul 20, 2026
S8 Ep1146: Matthew Longo, The Picnic: A Dream of Freedom and the Collapse of the Iron Curtain. This segment focuses on the high-level politi
Jul 20, 2026
S8 Ep1146: Brett Forrest, The Lost Son: An American Family Trapped Inside the FBI's Secret Wars. The final segment of Forrest's account expl
Jul 20, 2026
S8 Ep1146: Brett Forrest, The Lost Son: An American Family Trapped Inside the FBI's Secret Wars. In this segment, Forrest details his own in
Jul 20, 2026
S8 Ep1146: Brett Forrest, The Lost Son: An American Family Trapped Inside the FBI's Secret Wars. The story shifts to 2017 when Brett Forrest
Jul 20, 2026
S8 Ep1146: Brett Forrest, The Lost Son: An American Family Trapped Inside the FBI's Secret Wars. This segment introduces the core of the mys
Jul 20, 2026
S8 Ep1145: Jeremy Zakis updates listeners on the four magpie families that have reclaimed his property, peacefully coexisting with his dog,
Jul 19, 2026
S8 Ep1144: Jeremy Zakis and John Batchelor explore the deep-rooted drinking culture in cricket, citing Ben Stokes' retirement and the legacy
Jul 19, 2026
S8 Ep1144: Jeremy Zakis recounts a dramatic incident where a 60-year-old cyclist in New South Wales accidentally rode over a six-foot easter
Jul 19, 2026
S8 Ep1144: Jeremy Zakis details Australia's preparations for a potential record-breaking "Super El Niño," which threatens to trigger extreme
Jul 19, 2026
S8 Ep1143: Charles Spicer concludes that after the war, Christie and Conwell-Evans published a limited-run book, None So Blind, detailing
Jul 19, 2026
S8 Ep1143: Charles Spicer recounts how, at the Nuremberg trials, Ribbentrop tried to use his pre-war Fellowship efforts as a defense, claimi
Jul 19, 2026
S8 Ep1143: Charles Spicer describes how, following the May 1940 retreat at Dunkirk, Winston Churchill became Prime Minister, finally acting
Jul 19, 2026
S8 Ep1143: Charles Spicer notes that even after war broke out in September 1939, the amateur spies remained active. The Kordt brothers plann
Jul 19, 2026
S8 Ep1143: Charles Spicer relates how, in the summer of 1939, Ernest Tennant undertook an incognito mission to meet Ribbentrop, hoping to fi
Jul 19, 2026
S8 Ep1143: Charles Spicer describes how, as 1939 began, the diplomatic situation worsened due to the catastrophic appointments of Henderson
Jul 19, 2026
S8 Ep1143: Charles Spicer recounts how, by September 1938, the amateur spies learned of the Oster Conspiracy, a robust plan by German milita
Jul 19, 2026
S8 Ep1143: Charles Spicer describes how, during the 1937 coronation of George VI, Ribbentrop hosted a chaotic, overcrowded party at the Germ
Jul 19, 2026
S8 Ep1143: Charles Spicer explains that by late 1937, the Fellowship was being monitored by MI5 and penetrated by the NKVD. Soviet spy Kim P
Jul 19, 2026
S8 Ep1143: Charles Spicer describes how, during the 1937 coronation of George VI, Ribbentrop hosted a chaotic, overcrowded party at the Germ
Jul 19, 2026
S8 Ep1143: Charles Spicer relates how Ribbentrop arrived at Victoria Station as the new German ambassador with a mission to neutralize Brita
Jul 19, 2026
S8 Ep1143: Charles Spicer recounts how, in September 1936, Lloyd George met Hitler at the Berghof, where the dictator successfully charmed t
Jul 19, 2026
S8 Ep1143: Charles Spicer describes the 1936 Berlin Olympics as a deceptive high point for Anglo-German relations. While Hitler sought a pac
Jul 19, 2026
S8 Ep1143: Charles Spicer introduces Grahame Christie, a decorated World War I flying ace and engineer who dedicated himself to warning Brit
Jul 19, 2026
S8 Ep1143: Charles Spicer explains that by 1935, major business interests like Unilever joined the Fellowship to protect trade and understan
Jul 19, 2026
S8 Ep1143: Charles Spicer recounts how, in December 1934, Ernest Tennant, a businessman scarred by the horrors of the Great War, dined with
Jul 19, 2026
S8 Ep1142: SCHEDULE FOR THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-17-2026
Jul 18, 2026
S8 Ep1141: Lilla Nóra Kiss details how Tsinghua University serves as a conduit for laundering Chinese state technology and operations. She
Jul 18, 2026
S8 Ep1141: Lilla Nóra Kiss warns about Nuctech, a Chinese-subsidized company dominating the European scanner market through predatory pricin
Jul 18, 2026
S8 Ep1141: Henry Sokolski analyzes the "Golden Dome" project, suggesting its true value lies in achieving space superiority rather than just
Jul 18, 2026
S8 Ep1141: Henry Sokolski discusses the security implications of a power outage at a US missile base, warning that electrical grids are now
Jul 18, 2026
S8 Ep1141: Henry Sokolski discusses the security implications of a power outage at a US missile base, warning that electrical grids are now
Jul 18, 2026
S8 Ep1141: Alan Mikhail describes how, as the English seized New Amsterdam in 1664, Anthony and Grietje transitioned into respectable proper
Jul 18, 2026
S8 Ep1141: Alan Mikhail examines Peter Stuyvesant's hardline enforcement of the Dutch Reformed Church, including the violent persecution of
Jul 18, 2026
S8 Ep1141: Alan Mikhail recounts the arrival of Anthony and Grietje in 1629 New Amsterdam, noting their resilience during Kieft's War. Despi
Jul 18, 2026
S8 Ep1141: Bob Zimmerman reports on the discovery of organic sugar molecules in interstellar space and the identification of a new exoplanet
Jul 18, 2026
S8 Ep1141: Bob Zimmerman details SpaceX's launch abort for the Starship Super Heavy and the ongoing struggles of ULA. He highlights the $70
Jul 18, 2026
S8 Ep1141: Lorenzo Fiori describes Italy's extreme heatwave, with temperatures reaching 122 degrees, followed by the threat of violent thund
Jul 18, 2026
S8 Ep1141: Jim McTague reports on how Canadian wildfire smoke has stifled Lancaster County's tourist economy and created hazardous air quali
Jul 18, 2026
S8 Ep1141: Richard Epstein discusses his book on birthright citizenship, challenging the Supreme Court's interpretation of the 14th Amendmen
Jul 18, 2026
S8 Ep1141: Richard Epstein analyzes President Trump's recent address questioning the 2020 election results and its potential impact on the 2
Jul 18, 2026
S8 Ep1141: Jeff Bliss celebrates the anniversary of Disneyland's 1955 opening, sharing memories of working as a "Yodeler" on the Skyway ride
Jul 18, 2026
S8 Ep1141: Jeff Bliss discusses California's controversial "billionaire tax," an initiative designed to bridge the state budget gap that has
Jul 18, 2026
S8 Ep1140: SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-16-26 1948
Jul 17, 2026
S8 Ep1139: STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING SIMON CONSTABLE, 7-16-26. 1650
Jul 17, 2026
S8 Ep1138: Thomas Savidge proposes "Universal Savings Accounts" (USA) to replace complex government-managed savings vehicles. These accou
Jul 17, 2026
S8 Ep1138: Thomas Savidge explains how the 2020–2021 pandemic strained state unemployment insurance systems. While 31 states were solvent be
Jul 17, 2026
S8 Ep1138: Mary Anastasia O'Grady marks the fifth anniversary of Cuba's July 11 protests, noting the regime's ongoing brutal repression and
Jul 17, 2026
S8 Ep1138: Veronique de Rugy warns that Social Security faces a 2032 deadline when trust fund assets will be depleted. Without reform, benef
Jul 17, 2026
S8 Ep1138: Alan Mikhail describes the "half-freedom" status given to some enslaved Africans, a system that cruelly ensured generational slav
Jul 17, 2026
S8 Ep1138: Alan Mikhail describes how the couple settled in Manhattan as ambitious farmers but faced friction with neighbors who used "the T
Jul 17, 2026
S8 Ep1138: Alan Mikhail details the background of Anthony's wife, Grietje, a German migrant who worked as a barmaid or sex worker in Amsterd
Jul 17, 2026
S8 Ep1138: Alan Mikhail discusses his book Newcomers, focusing on Anthony Jansen, known as "the Turk." Mikhail uses historical records to de
Jul 17, 2026
S8 Ep1138: Doug Messier and Rick Fisher explore the lack of cooperation between the US and China, viewing the solar system as a ground for i
Jul 17, 2026
S8 Ep1138: Doug Messier and Rick Fisher discuss China's planned 2027 circumlunar mission as a precursor to a lunar landing before 2030. This
Jul 17, 2026
S8 Ep1137: Simon Constable presents a quiz on longevity, revealing that the average US life expectancy has reached 79 years. Hawaii boasts t
Jul 17, 2026
S8 Ep1137: Simon Constable reports on extreme European temperatures and their impact on energy, noting major spikes in EU natural gas prices
Jul 17, 2026
S8 Ep1137: Caleb Weiss reports on the failure of the 2022–2023 clan militia offensive, which allowed al-Shabaab to recapture lost territory.
Jul 17, 2026
S8 Ep1137: Caleb Weiss explains the complex counterterrorism landscape in the Horn of Africa, where al-Shabaab and ISIS operate. He details
Jul 17, 2026
S8 Ep1137: Anatol Lieven analyzes the potential premiership of Mr. Burnham as he navigates pressures within the Labour Party. The discussion
Jul 17, 2026
S8 Ep1137: Anatol Lieven discusses the reinforcement of Ukraine following NATO meetings, highlighting German drone supplies and the symbolic
Jul 17, 2026
S8 Ep1136: SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-15-26 1904 PERSIA
Jul 16, 2026
S8 Ep1135: STREAMING MAKING JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING GORDON CHANG, STEVE YATES, CLEO PASKAL, CHARLES BURTON, 7-15-26`
Jul 16, 2026
S8 Ep1134: Judy Dempsey highlights increasing threats against European politicians, particularly in Germany from the far-right AfD. Despit
Jul 16, 2026
S8 Ep1134: Judy Dempsey discusses the US naval blockade of Iran and European concerns over energy security. She argues that European leaders
Jul 16, 2026
S8 Ep1134: Thaddeus McCotter connects global energy prices to military strategy, noting how Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries im
Jul 16, 2026
S8 Ep1133: Thaddeus McCotter reflects on the death of Senator Lindsey Graham and the rising global pattern of political violence, including
Jul 16, 2026
S8 Ep1133: Evan Ellis analyzes judicial cruelty in Brazil, where Flavio Bolsonaro is barred from visiting his ill father. In El Salvador, Pr
Jul 16, 2026
S8 Ep1133: Evan Ellis examines political instability in Bolivia involving Evo Morales and the upcoming inauguration of Keiko Fujimori in Per
Jul 16, 2026
S8 Ep1133: Evan Ellis details the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela following twin earthquakes. While US Southern Command provides tactical a
Jul 16, 2026
S8 Ep1133: Evan Ellis reports on the collapse of Cuba's electric grid, marking the third major blackout in nine days. While the island devol
Jul 16, 2026
S8 Ep1133: Charles Burton criticizes the lack of transparency regarding Chinese infiltration in the Canadian government. He argues that Prim
Jul 16, 2026
S8 Ep1133: Charles Burton discusses the strained Canada-US relations regarding the Gordie Howe Bridge. Disagreements over ownership and reve
Jul 16, 2026
S8 Ep1133: XCleo Paskal exposes Chinese cognitive warfare in the Solomon Islands, where identical pro-Beijing propaganda appeared in separat
Jul 16, 2026
S8 Ep1133: Steve Yates analyzes the Taiwan People's Party's (TPP) historic visit to mainland China. Originally a pro-identity youth movement
Jul 16, 2026
S8 Ep1133: Bob Zimmerman explains why AI is currently inadequate for counting lunar craters, failing to meet human accuracy standards. He al
Jul 16, 2026
S8 Ep1133: Bob Zimmerman provides updates on SpaceX's Starship test flight and the FAA's rapid approval process. He details the deployment o
Jul 16, 2026
S8 Ep1133: Michael Bernstam explores Houthi threats to the Bab-el-Mandeb strait, which could drive oil prices over $100 per barrel by chokin
Jul 16, 2026
S8 Ep1133: Michael Bernstam discusses China's "colonial" economic relationship with Russia, demanding natural gas at heavily subsidized dome
Jul 16, 2026
S8 Ep1132: SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW,, 7-14-26 1920 LIMERICKE
Jul 15, 2026
S8 Ep1132: STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING THADDEUS MCCOTTER, 7-14-26
Jul 15, 2026
S8 Ep1131: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa report that 60,000 people are missing in Venezuela following catastrophic earthquakes
Jul 15, 2026
S8 Ep1131: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa condemn Gustavo Petro's refusal to recognize election results in Colombia. They critici
Jul 15, 2026
S8 Ep1131: Jeff McCausland notes that Europe now views Ukraine as a security contributor due to its mastery of drone and robotic warfare. Wh
Jul 15, 2026
S8 Ep1131: Jeff McCausland discusses the closing of the Strait of Hormuz due to Iranian threats from land-based missiles and drones. Preside
Jul 15, 2026
S8 Ep1131: Gregory Copley details King Charles III's visit to the Isle of Man, the world's oldest continuous parliament. The King also held
Jul 15, 2026
S8 Ep1131: Gregory Copley highlights Australia's declining regional power as Indonesia and India rise strategically. China's missile tests a
Jul 15, 2026
S8 Ep1131: Gregory Copley discusses the inevitability of Ukraine's path to NATO, a move he views as a provocation to Russia. He argues the w
Jul 15, 2026
S8 Ep1131: Gregory Copley critiques the stalemate in the Persian Gulf, suggesting that US air strikes alone cannot win without a plan for re
Jul 15, 2026
S8 Ep1131: Joseph Sternberg addresses the assassination of former MP Ann Widdecombe, which is being investigated as a possible act of politi
Jul 15, 2026
S8 Ep1131: Joseph Sternberg examines Germany's economic struggles under Chancellor Friedrich Merz, including a shift toward deregulation and
Jul 15, 2026
S8 Ep1131: Mary Kissel discusses NATO's decision to reinforce Ukraine with advanced drone technology and Patriot missile manufacturing. Ukra
Jul 15, 2026
S8 Ep1131: Mary Kissel analyzes the failure of the Iran ceasefire, noting that Iran calculated the US lacks the will for ground intervention
Jul 15, 2026
S8 Ep1131: Jonathan Schanzer explores the Houthi threat in North Yemen and the potential for a wider regional conflict. While the US keeps I
Jul 15, 2026
S8 Ep1131: Jonathan Schanzer reports on the restart of hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz, where oil prices have hit $87 per barrel. The US
Jul 15, 2026
S8 Ep1131: Liz Peek highlights the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America as a significant threat to established Democratic incumbents
Jul 15, 2026
S8 Ep1131: Liz Peek discusses the strong American economy, noting that small businesses feel relief as tariff threats abate and inflation fa
Jul 15, 2026
S8 Ep1130: SCHEDULE JBS, 7-13-26. 1914 PALESTINE
Jul 14, 2026
S8 Ep1129: Bob Zimmerman — SETI has tightened protocols for announcing alien life to prevent "clickbait" claims lacking evidence, with scien
Jul 14, 2026
S8 Ep1129: Bob Zimmerman — China successfully recovered a reusable rocket stage, joining SpaceX and Blue Origin in the race for cheaper laun
Jul 14, 2026
S8 Ep1129: Jonathan SAYEH— The naval blockade on Iran represents the "maximum pressure" campaign, effectively dropping Iranian oil exports t
Jul 14, 2026
S8 Ep1129: Ahmad Sharawi — President Trump has agreed to review lifting Syria's state sponsor of terror designation to aid its economic reco
Jul 14, 2026
S8 Ep1129: Edmund Fitton-Brown — The truce between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis may be over following strikes on Sanaa airport, with retalia
Jul 14, 2026
S8 Ep1128: Edmund Fitton-Brown — The U.S. is reimposing a naval blockade on Iran after the collapse of the poorly drafted memorandum of u
Jul 14, 2026
S8 Ep1127: John Hardie — President Trump signaled he will grant Ukraine a license to produce Patriot missile systems, though standing up pro
Jul 14, 2026
S8 Ep1127: Bridget Toomey — Saudi Arabia struck Sanaa airport to prevent Iran from establishing direct flights to Houthi-controlled territor
Jul 14, 2026
S8 Ep1127: David Daoud — Prime Minister Netanyahu uses theatrical tours of the border to project strength ahead of the October elections; he
Jul 14, 2026
S8 Ep1127: David Daoud — Hezbollah fighters are integrated into southern Lebanese villages, making evacuation north of the Litani River unfe
Jul 14, 2026
S8 Ep1127: Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus McCotter — Anti-Semitism is surging in the UK, leading to a £250 million government allocation for
Jul 14, 2026
S8 Ep1127: Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus McCotter — Guests pay tribute to the late Senator Lindsey Graham, highlighting his role in the Abra
Jul 14, 2026
S8 Ep1127: Mark Simon and Gordon Chang — China released Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri following a request from Donald Trump, showing Xi Jinping can
Jul 14, 2026
S8 Ep1127: Bill Gertz and Gordon Chang — Rose Gottemoeller suggests Vladimir Putin nearly used tactical nuclear weapons in 2022 to stop a mi
Jul 14, 2026
S8 Ep1127: Samuel Ben-Ur — The Board of Peace remains underfunded, with only $23 million confirmed of the $17 billion pledged; Hamas rejecte
Jul 14, 2026
S8 Ep1127: Samuel Ben-Ur — Israel controls 70% of Gaza, creating a buffer zone while Hamas remains on the coast; 98% of the population resid
Jul 14, 2026
S8 Ep1126: TREAMING MAKING OF THE JBS, FEATURING SAMUEL BEN-UR, 7-13-26 1900 BRUSSELS
Jul 13, 2026
S8 Ep1125: Preview for Later Today: Edmund Fitton-Brown. Strategic Control of the Strait of Hormuz. Edmund Fitton-Brown proposes making the
Jul 13, 2026
S8 Ep1125: Preview for Later Today: Janatan Sayeh. Internal Unrest and Protests in Tehran. Janatan Sayeh details active street protests in T
Jul 13, 2026
S8 Ep1125: Preview for Later Today: Samuel Ben-Ur analyzes the precarious status of Gaza, noting that disarmament of Hamas is the prerequisi
Jul 13, 2026
S8 Ep1125: Preview for Later Today: Bill Gertz evaluates the potential for Vladimir Putin to deploy tactical nuclear weapons. He cites escal
Jul 13, 2026
S8 Ep1125: Preview for Later Today: Mark Simon discusses the ongoing imprisonment of six Apple Daily editors in Hong Kong. He details the ir
Jul 13, 2026
S8 Ep1125: Preview for Later Today: Bob Zimmerman updates the status of the SaxaVord Spaceport launch window for the German rocket RFA One.
Jul 13, 2026
S8 Ep1124: From the Plumage Wars to the Climate Crisis Guest: Stephen Moss Book Title: Ten Birds That Changed the World The 19th-century
Jul 13, 2026
S8 Ep1124: Mao's War on Sparrows and Australia's Emu Conflict Guest: Stephen Moss Book Title: Ten Birds That Changed the World In 1958, Mao
Jul 13, 2026
S8 Ep1124: Guano and the Double-Edged Sword of Industrial Farming Guest: Stephen Moss Book Title: Ten Birds That Changed the World The story
Jul 13, 2026
S8 Ep1124: The Raven: Mythological Scavengers and Their Modern Return Guest: Stephen Moss Book Title: Ten Birds That Changed the World Raven
Jul 13, 2026
S8 Ep1124: The Dodo: From Evolutionary Isolation to the Icon of Extinction Guest: Stephen Moss Book Title: Ten Birds That Changed the World
Jul 13, 2026
S8 Ep1124: Deconstructing the Myths of Darwin and Bird Evolution Guest: Stephen Moss Book Title: Ten Birds That Changed the World Moss clari
Jul 13, 2026
S8 Ep1124: Pigeons: The Heroic Communicators of Modern Warfare Guest: Stephen Moss Book Title: Ten Birds That Changed the World The humble p
Jul 13, 2026
S8 Ep1124: The Legends of the Wild Turkey and the Imperial Eagle Guest: Stephen Moss Book Title: Ten Birds That Changed the World Stephen Mo
Jul 13, 2026
S8 Ep1123: Headline: Sustainable Futures and the Weight of Modern Consumption Guest: Professor Peter Frankopan Book Title: The Earth Transfo
Jul 13, 2026
S8 Ep1123: Headline: The Age of Turbulence and the Race Against Nature Guest: Professor Peter Frankopan Book Title: The Earth Transformed: A
Jul 13, 2026
S8 Ep1123: Headline: The Great Divergence and Geopolitical Climate Shocks Guest: Professor Peter Frankopan Book Title: The Earth Transformed
Jul 13, 2026
S8 Ep1123: Headline: Mosquito Empires and the Ecology of the Slave Trade Guest: Professor Peter Frankopan Book Title: The Earth Transformed:
Jul 13, 2026
S8 Ep1123: Headline: The Medieval Warm Period and the Rise of Parallel Empires Guest: Professor Peter Frankopan Book Title: The Earth Transf
Jul 13, 2026
S8 Ep1123: Headline: Roman Stability, the Horse, and the Fragility of Empires Guest: Professor Peter Frankopan Book Title: The Earth Transfo
Jul 13, 2026
S8 Ep1123: Headline: Ancient Globalization and Volcanic Disruptions Guest: Professor Peter Frankopan Book Title: The Earth Transformed: An U
Jul 13, 2026
S8 Ep1123: Headline: The Holocene Transition and the Dawn of Human Adaptation Guest: Professor Peter Frankopan Book Title: The Earth Transfo
Jul 13, 2026
S8 Ep1122: (4) Rituals of the Arena: Chubby Gladiators, Elephant Empathy, and the Roman Mythic Past Guests in Londinium, 92 AD: Gaius and Ge
Jul 13, 2026
S8 Ep1122: (3) The Phony War and Strategic Reserves: Regulatory Displacement, the Iran-US "Phony War," and the Doctrine of Unconditional Sur
Jul 13, 2026
S8 Ep1122: (2) The Nuclear Taboo and Russian Forbearance: Secret Nuclear History, the Cuban Missile Crisis Comparison, and the Dangers of Es
Jul 13, 2026
S8 Ep1122: (1) Regulatory Certitude in Londinium: The Power of the Building Inspector and Beachfront Evictions Guests in Londinium, 92 AD: G
Jul 13, 2026
S8 Ep1121: Jeremy Zakis describes being five minutes late for breakfast, leading his dog, Dallas, and local magpies to protest through a gla
Jul 12, 2026
S8 Ep1121: Jeremy Zakis warns of a 97% probability of a Super El Niño, predicting record-breaking heat and dangerous winds for Australia. Th
Jul 12, 2026
S8 Ep1121: A highly venomous eastern brown snake was found seeking warmth under a plastic wheelie bin at a Canberra school. A snake catcher
Jul 12, 2026
S8 Ep1121: The English cricket team has implemented strict midnight curfews and alcohol restrictions following behavioral issues and perform
Jul 12, 2026
S8 Ep1120: Legacies of the 1920s: Hoover and Roosevelt Guest: David Pietrusza The final segment contrasts the presidencies of Herbert Hoo
Jul 12, 2026
S8 Ep1120: A Landslide Victory and the Birth of a New Era Guest: David Pietrusza Warren G. Harding secured one of the most lopsided victorie
Jul 12, 2026
S8 Ep1120: Campaigning on the Front Porch and the League of Nations Guest: David Pietrusza The 1920 campaign highlighted a stark contrast in
Jul 12, 2026
S8 Ep1120: The 1920 Democratic Convention and the Ohio Connection Guest: David Pietrusza Meeting in San Francisco, the Democrats faced a gru
Jul 12, 2026
S8 Ep1120: The 1920 Republican Convention in Chicago Guest: David Pietrusza The Republican Convention in Chicago was a sweltering "circus" w
Jul 12, 2026
S8 Ep1120: The Contenders: FDR, Coolidge, and Herbert Hoover Guest: David Pietrusza This segment introduces the rising stars of the 1920s: F
Jul 12, 2026
S8 Ep1120: The Rise of the "Available Man": Warren G. Harding Guest: David Pietrusza With Roosevelt dead and Wilson incapacitated, the Repub
Jul 12, 2026
S8 Ep1120: The Tragedy of Woodrow Wilson and the League of Nations Guest: David Pietrusza The 1920 election cycle begins with a physical and
Jul 12, 2026
S8 Ep1119: The 1936 Landslide and Political Realignment Guest: David Pietrusza Book Title: Roosevelt Sweeps Nation: FDR's 1936 Landsli
Jul 12, 2026
S8 Ep1119: Eleanor Roosevelt and the Campaign Climax Guest: David Pietrusza Book Title: Roosevelt Sweeps Nation: FDR's 1936 Landslide and th
Jul 12, 2026
S8 Ep1119: The Selection of Alf Landon and the Republican Field Guest: David Pietrusza Book Title: Roosevelt Sweeps Nation: FDR's 1936 Lands
Jul 12, 2026
S8 Ep1119: William Randolph Hearst and the "Soak the Rich" Tensions Guest: David Pietrusza Book Title: Roosevelt Sweeps Nation: FDR's 1936 L
Jul 12, 2026
S8 Ep1119: Splinter Parties and the Global Shadow Guest: David Pietrusza Book Title: Roosevelt Sweeps Nation: FDR's 1936 Landslide and the T
Jul 12, 2026
S8 Ep1119: The Townsend Plan and the Radio Priest Guest: David Pietrusza Book Title: Roosevelt Sweeps Nation: FDR's 1936 Landslide and the T
Jul 12, 2026
S8 Ep1119: Populist Threats and the "Share Our Wealth" Movement Guest: David Pietrusza Book Title: Roosevelt Sweeps Nation: FDR's 1936 Lands
Jul 12, 2026
S8 Ep1119: The Passing of Louis Howe and the Challenge of the Right Guest: David Pietrusza Book Title: Roosevelt Sweeps Nation: FDR's 1936 L
Jul 12, 2026
S8 Ep1118: Truman's Rally and the Brave Dissent of Margaret Chase Smith GUEST: Nick Bunker In May 1950, a politically wounded Harry Truman
Jul 12, 2026
S8 Ep1118: NSC-68: The Blueprint for Cold War Rearmament GUEST: Nick Bunker Following the 1949 Soviet atomic test, Paul Nitze and Dean Aches
Jul 12, 2026
S8 Ep1118: Stalin's Strategic Shift and the Path to the Korean War GUEST: Nick Bunker Throughout 1949, Stalin was skeptical of Kim Il-sung's
Jul 12, 2026
S8 Ep1118: The Hiss Perjury Conviction and the Ignition of the McCarthy Era GUEST: Nick Bunker On January 25, 1950, the conviction of Alger
Jul 12, 2026
S8 Ep1118: The Domestic Crisis: Coal Strikes and the 1950 Winter of Discontent GUEST: Nick Bunker Despite the escalating Cold War, Harry Tru
Jul 12, 2026
S8 Ep1118: Republican Opposition: The Intellectual Force of Robert Taft and the Rise of McCarthy GUEST: Nick Bunker Senator Robert Taft, kno
Jul 12, 2026
S8 Ep1118: The Moscow Summit: Stalin and Mao's Suspicious Alliance GUEST: Nick Bunker In late 1949, Mao Zedong traveled to Moscow seeking Jo
Jul 12, 2026
S8 Ep1118: Truman's Post-Election Struggles and the Rise of Dean Acheson GUEST: Nick Bunker By Labor Day 1949, President Harry Truman's opti
Jul 12, 2026
S8 Ep1117: SCHEDULE JBS 7-10-2026 1926 LOUISIANA
Jul 11, 2026
S8 Ep1117: MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR, FEATURING JEFF BLISS, MICHAEL VLAHOS, 7-10-26
Jul 11, 2026
S8 Ep1116: Headline: SETI vs. UAPs: Distinguishing Science from Folklore Guest: Michael Garrett Garrett clarifies that SETI focuses on as
Jul 11, 2026
S8 Ep1116: Headline: SETI Protocols and the Scientific Search for Extraterrestrial Life Guest: Michael Garrett Michael Garrett introduces up
Jul 11, 2026
S8 Ep1116: Headline: Latin America's Shift Toward Democratic Capitalism Guest: Conrad Black Conrad Black observes a "tidal wave" of reform a
Jul 11, 2026
S8 Ep1116: Headline: The Secretive Construction of Iran's Pickaxe Mountain Guest: Andrea Stricker Andrea Stricker warns of a deeply buried n
Jul 11, 2026
S8 Ep1116: Headline: AI Productivity vs. Headcount in the Small Business Sector Guest: Gene Marks Marks argues that AI is not replacing work
Jul 11, 2026
S8 Ep1116: Headline: Main Street Resilience: Small Business Success in 2026 Guest: Gene Marks Gene Marks reports that American small busines
Jul 11, 2026
S8 Ep1116: Headline: Nuclear Safety and the Fog of War in Iran Guest: Henry Sokolski Sokolski examines reports of strikes near Iran's Busheh
Jul 11, 2026
S8 Ep1116: Headline: The New Space Race: Chinese Advances and Orbital Threats Guest: Henry Sokolski Henry Sokolski discusses China's Long Ma
Jul 11, 2026
S8 Ep1116: Headline: The Value of Deterrence in a Proliferating World Guest: Peter Huessy Huessy argues that the U.S. nuclear umbrella remai
Jul 11, 2026
S8 Ep1116: Headline: Strategic Stability and the Erosion of the Nuclear Taboo Guest: Peter Huessy Peter Huessy explores the weakening nuclea
Jul 11, 2026
S8 Ep1116: Headline: Italian Summer: Over-Tourism, Extreme Heat, and the Charm of Bassano del Grappa Guest: Lorenzo Fiori Lorenzo Fiori desc
Jul 11, 2026
S8 Ep1116: Headline: Lancaster County's Economy: Weather Disruptions and Inflationary Pressures Guest: Jim McTague Jim McTague reports on vi
Jul 11, 2026
S8 Ep1116: Headline: Presidential Immunity and the Legal Challenges Facing Donald Trump Guest: Richard Epstein Epstein discusses the Supreme
Jul 11, 2026
S8 Ep1115: Headline: The Myth of Birthright Citizenship and the 14th Amendment Guest: Richard Epstein Professor Richard Epstein analyzes bir
Jul 11, 2026
S8 Ep1115: Headline: Las Vegas Sports Expansion and the "Secret Menu" at In-N-Out Guest: Jeff Bliss Bliss discusses the potential for an NBA
Jul 11, 2026
S8 Ep1115: Headline: Pacific Watch: High Swells and Beach Controversies in San Diego Guest: Jeff Bliss Jeff Bliss reports from Sail Bay, San
Jul 11, 2026
S8 Ep1114: Preview for Later Today: Conrad Black discusses the political shift in Latin America, where populist, left-wing regimes are being
Jul 10, 2026
S8 Ep1114: Preview for Later Today: Lorenzo Fior recommends an Italian meal near the Dolomites, focusing on ciabatta bread paired with vario
Jul 10, 2026
S8 Ep1114: Preview for Later Today: Gene Marks reports on the healthy state of American small businesses, citing data from QuickBooks and Cl
Jul 10, 2026
S8 Ep1114: Preview for Later Today: Jim McTague observes fluctuating gasoline prices in Lancaster County, noting that costs are creeping upw
Jul 10, 2026
S8 Ep1114: Preview for Later Today: Henry Sokolski analyzes the international rules regarding strikes on nuclear power plants. He explains t
Jul 10, 2026
S8 Ep1114: Preview for Later Today: Peter Huessy examines nuclear deterrence through the lens of the Cuban Missile Crisis and modern challen
Jul 10, 2026
S8 Ep1113: SCHEDULE FOR THE JBS, 7-9-2026BRAZIL 1930 BRAZIL ARGENTINA WORLD CUP
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S8 Ep1112: Veronique de Rugy uses a 700-year-old Siena fresco to discuss the virtues of good governance. The artwork illustrates that a f
Jul 10, 2026
S8 Ep1112: Cliff May explores the historical link between socialism and Islamism, tracing partnerships from early Bolsheviks to the Iranian
Jul 10, 2026
S8 Ep1112: Thomas Savidge argues for stringent budget reforms and spending cuts to address the fiscal crisis. He notes that while many elect
Jul 10, 2026
S8 Ep1112: Thomas Savidge warns that the US national debt is reaching dangerous levels relative to GDP. He explains that rising interest cos
Jul 10, 2026
S8 Ep1112: Josh Dean summarizes Kelly Johnson's 14 rules, emphasizing simplicity and speed. These principles required small teams and minima
Jul 10, 2026
S8 Ep1112: Josh Dean highlights Kelly Johnson's struggle with anxiety and health, alongside the emergence of stealth technology. Under his s
Jul 10, 2026
S8 Ep1112: Josh Dean recounts Kelly Johnson's creation of the world's first drone for reconnaissance and his failed pitch for an A-12 bomber
Jul 10, 2026
S8 Ep1112: Josh Dean explores the Area 51 mysteries and the Gary Powers incident. Many UFO sightings were actually spy planes like the U-2,
Jul 10, 2026
S8 Ep1112: Josh Dean details the CIA-led U-2 program, designed for high-altitude reconnaissance over the Soviet Union. To achieve 70,000 fee
Jul 10, 2026
S8 Ep1112: Josh Dean explains the Skunk Works method through the development of the F-104 Starfighter. Johnson demanded total control and mi
Jul 10, 2026
S8 Ep1112: Josh Dean describes the early days of the Lockheed Corporation and the birth of Skunk Works. After saving the company by fixing t
Jul 10, 2026
S8 Ep1112: Josh Dean introduces Kelly Johnson, the brilliant engineer behind the P-38 fighter. Born to hardworking Swedish parents, Johnson
Jul 10, 2026
S8 Ep1112: Mariam Wahba reports on the brutal persecution of Christians under the Chinese Communist Party's "sinicization" policy. This effo
Jul 10, 2026
S8 Ep1112: Mary Anastasia O'Grady reports on the earthquake tragedy in Venezuela and the incompetence of the Rodriguez regime. She details h
Jul 10, 2026
S8 Ep1112: Anatol Lieven explores a potential peace compromise and the risks of escalation. He notes that while Ukraine can make Russia suff
Jul 10, 2026
S8 Ep1112: Anatol Lieven discusses the impact of the Ukraine war on Russian consumers and potential peace terms. He suggests Russia might se
Jul 10, 2026
S8: Preview for Later Today: Josh Dean discusses the Lockheed Skunk Works and the U-2 spy plane's history. He details the Soviet Union's fru
Jul 09, 2026
S8 Ep1111: Preview for Later Today: Veronique de Rugy reflects on a Siena fresco contrasting good and bad government. She explores how arbit
Jul 09, 2026
S8 Ep1111: Preview for Later Today: Anatol Lieven examines the Russia-Ukraine conflict and NATO's cautious escalation. He discusses the supp
Jul 09, 2026
S8 Ep1111: Preview for Later Today: Cliff May discusses the uncomfortable historical alliance between socialism and Islamism. He argues that
Jul 09, 2026
S8 Ep1111: Preview for Later Today: Mary Anastasia O'Grady criticizes the U.S. State Department's strategy in Venezuela. She argues that rel
Jul 09, 2026
S8 Ep1111: Preview for Later Today: Mariam Wahba discusses the increasing persecution of Christians in China under the CCP. She recommends t
Jul 09, 2026
S8 Ep1110: SCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-8-2026
Jul 09, 2026
S8 Ep1109: Risk Aversion and Logistical Timelines for Moon Landings. Rick Fisher and Doug Messier. The Chinesespace program is highly risk-a
Jul 09, 2026
S8 Ep1109: The Sino-American Lunar Race for Permanent Presence. Rick Fisher and Doug Messier. China aims for a permanent lunar presence at t
Jul 09, 2026
S8 Ep1109: The Invisible Power of Global Data Centers. Simon Constable. Data centers represent the digital future, with Virginia housing the
Jul 09, 2026
S8 Ep1109: European Heat Waves and Shifting Commodity Markets. Simon Constable. Extreme heat is becoming the norm in Europe, driving demand
Jul 09, 2026
S8 Ep1109: Asteroid Probes and Scientific Cosmological Anomalies. Bob Zimmerman. Missions are targeting asteroids like the potentially dange
Jul 09, 2026
S8 Ep1109: The Capitalism Model and Monetization of the Space Sector. Bob Zimmerman. Wall Street has embraced commercial space, with private
Jul 09, 2026
S8 Ep1108: The Strategic Impact of the Drone War on Russia. Michael Bernstam. Ukrainian drones have achieved what sanctions could not, choki
Jul 09, 2026
S8 Ep1108: Russia's Energy Chokepoint and the Shifting Global Oil Map. Michael Bernstam. Ukrainian drone strikes on major Russian refineries
Jul 09, 2026
S8 Ep1108: Cuba's Grid Collapse and Caribbean Regional Integration. Evan Ellis. Cuba's recurring blackouts highlight a crumbling infrastruct
Jul 09, 2026
S8 Ep1108: Bolivia's Instability and US-Mexico Trade Leverage. Evan Ellis. Bolivia remains on "borrowed time" as Evo Morales leads blockades
Jul 09, 2026
S8 Ep1108: Bolivia's Instability and US-Mexico Trade Leverage. Evan Ellis. Bolivia remains on "borrowed time" as Evo Morales leads blockades
Jul 09, 2026
S8 Ep1108: Electoral Shifts Toward U.S. Cooperation in Peru and Colombia. Evan Ellis. Keiko Fujimori in Peru and Abelardo de la Espriella in
Jul 09, 2026
S8 Ep1108: Venezuela's Humanitarian Crisis and US Diplomatic Pragmatism. Evan Ellis. Twin earthquakes in Venezuela have left thousands dead
Jul 09, 2026
S8 Ep1108: PLA Purges and Xi Jinping's Power Consolidation. Gordon Chang and Piero Tozzi. Xi Jinping's provocative missile launches are link
Jul 09, 2026
S8 Ep1108: Religious Persecution and the Rise of Underground Christianity in China. Gordon Chang and Piero Tozzi. Pastor Ezra Jin's release
Jul 09, 2026
S8 Ep1110: Chinese Missile Provocations and the Undersea Power Struggle. Gordon Chang and Rebecca Grant. China launched a long-range missile
Jul 09, 2026
S8 Ep1108: Chaos in the Strait of Hormuz and Global Alignments. Gordon Chang and Kamran Bokhari. The Strait of Hormuz memorandum of understa
Jul 09, 2026
S8 Ep1107: Preview for Later Today: Michael Bernstam details Russia's escalating energy crisis caused by drone strikes on refineries. The Kr
Jul 08, 2026
S8 Ep1107: Preview for Later Today: Simon Constable discusses the widespread public ignorance regarding data centers. A Wall Street Journal
Jul 08, 2026
S8 Ep1107: Preview for Later Today: Evan Ellis critiques the U.S. State Department's focus on Venezuelan oil and stability over democratic r
Jul 08, 2026
S8 Ep1107: Preview for Later Today: Rebecca Grant analyzes China's nuclear-capable missile test aimed at intimidating regional neighbors. Be
Jul 08, 2026
S8 Ep1107: Preview for Later Today: Piero Tozzi examines the repression of Christianity in China, comparing current cruelty to historical Ro
Jul 08, 2026
S8 Ep1107: Preview for Later Today: Bob Zimmerman explains how bureaucratic red tape is stalling rocket launches at Scotland's SaxaVord spac
Jul 08, 2026
S8 Ep1106: SCHEDULE JBS, 7-7-2026
Jul 08, 2026
S8 Ep1105: STREAMING MAKING JBS, FEATURING THADDEUS MCCOTTER AND JAMES FANELL, 7-7-2026
Jul 08, 2026
S8 Ep1104: Henry Sokolski. Iran's Nuclear Defiance and the Futility of Unsupervised Deals. Sokolski highlights the disconnect between U.S.
Jul 08, 2026
S8 Ep1104: Grant Newsham. The Shadow of Appeasement: Europe's Unwillingness to Defend Itself. Newsham compares current European hesitation t
Jul 08, 2026
S8 Ep1104: Thaddeus McCotter. The Republican Civil War: MAGA Populism vs. the Establishment. McCotter analyzes the Republican Party's strugg
Jul 08, 2026
S8 Ep1103: Thaddeus McCotter. Democratic Party Discipline: Managing Candidate Crises and Ideological Rifts. McCotter explores how the Democr
Jul 08, 2026
S8 Ep1103: Gregory Copley. The Prodigal Son: Prince Harry's Mounting Legal and Financial Woes. Copley discusses Prince Harry's precarious po
Jul 08, 2026
S8 Ep1103: Gregory Copley. Iran's Leadership Vacuum and the Illusion of Nuclear Success. Copley reports a lack of cohesive leadership in Ira
Jul 08, 2026
S8 Ep1103: Gregory Copley. Russian Bluster and NATO's Disorganized Response. Copley dismisses Russian threats against Poland and Finland as
Jul 08, 2026
S8 Ep1103: Gregory Copley. Xi Jinping's Internal Struggles and the Vulnerable 'Boomer' Fleet. Copley views China's missile test as a move by
Jul 08, 2026
S8 Ep1103: Joseph Sternberg. Cultural Divides: American Earnestness vs. European Cynicism. During the World Cup, Sternberg observes that Eur
Jul 08, 2026
S8 Ep1103: Joseph Sternberg. Federal Reserve Introspection and Britain's Political Turmoil. Sternberg examines Governor Waller's speech rega
Jul 08, 2026
S8 Ep1103: Mary Kissel. Confronting Beijing's Provocations and the Cost of Appeasement. Kissel critiques the U.S. government for pursuing tr
Jul 08, 2026
S8 Ep1103: Mary Kissel. NATO's New Vigor and the European Defense Dilemma. Mary Kissel discusses NATO's renewed urgency following Russian ag
Jul 08, 2026
S8 Ep1103: Captain James Fanell. Countering China's First Strike Strategy in the Pacific. Fanell argues China's SLBM test challenges their "
Jul 08, 2026
S8 Ep1103: Captain James Fanell. China's Nuclear Triad Expansion: Submerged Ballistic Missile Test. Captain Fanell explains the significance
Jul 08, 2026
S8 Ep1103: Liz Peek. The Democratic Party's 2028 Internal Conflict: Socialists vs. Establishment. Peek analyzes the rising tension between t
Jul 08, 2026
S8 Ep1103: Liz Peek. Revamping Federal Reserve Communications: No More Dot Plots? Liz Peek discusses new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's shift away
Jul 08, 2026
S8 Ep1102: Preview for Later Today: Chinese Missile Provocation in the Pacific. James Fanell discusses a non-routine JL-3 missile launch fro
Jul 07, 2026
S8 Ep1102: Preview for Later Today: China's Ambitions for Lunar Colonization. Rick Fisher details China's "Apollo Plus" moon landing plan. U
Jul 07, 2026
S8 Ep1102: Preview for Later Today: Addressing Russian Threats Against Poland. Mary Kissel explores deterrent strategies against Russian agg
Jul 07, 2026
S8 Ep1102: Preview for Later Today: Reassessing Fed Guidance and the Inflation Spike. Liz Peek comments on Governor Christopher Waller's cri
Jul 07, 2026
S8 Ep1102: Preview for Later Today: Iran's Potential for Nuclear Weaponization. Henry Sokolski warns that Iran's Bushehr reactor contains si
Jul 07, 2026
S8 Ep1102: Preview for Later Today: Labour's Internal Conflict Over UK Immigration. Joseph Sternberg examines the British Labour Party's str
Jul 07, 2026
S8 Ep1101: SCHEDULE JBS, 7-6-2026.
Jul 07, 2026
S8 Ep1101: STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING BILL ROGGIO AND SAMUEL BEN-UR, 7-6-2026.
Jul 07, 2026
S8 Ep1100: Alan Tonelson. Tonelson discusses Canada's attempt to pivot trade toward China, which has drawn U.S. criticism. He argues that th
Jul 07, 2026
S8 Ep1099: Bruce Bechtol. Bechtol analyzes the deepening military partnership between North Korea and Russia, driven by ammunition sales for
Jul 07, 2026
S8 Ep1099: Ahmad Sharawi. Sharawi discusses Syria's attempt to regain political influence in Lebanon without military intervention. He descr
Jul 07, 2026
S8 Ep1099: Mary Anastasia O'Grady. O'Grady explains that Trump's refusal to renew USMCA creates investor uncertainty but no immediate trade
Jul 07, 2026
S8 Ep1099: Edmund Fitton-Brown. Fitton-Brown describes Houthis as autonomous Iranian proxies testing regional blockades. He notes Oman serve
Jul 07, 2026
S8 Ep1099: Edmund Fitton-Brown. Fitton-Brown highlights the suspicious absence of Mojtaba Khamenei from his father's funeral, suggesting he
Jul 07, 2026
S8 Ep1099: Janatan Sayeh. Sayeh details how the Iranian regime used the Ayatollah's funeral to project false stability amidst paranoia. He r
Jul 07, 2026
S8 Ep1099: John Hardie. Hardie observes a more supportive U.S. stance toward Ukraine's long-range strikes. He suggests Putin is isolated, re
Jul 07, 2026
S8 Ep1099: David Daoud. Daoud critiques U.S. policy for treating Lebanon as a sovereign state, ignoring Hezbollah's deep social and politica
Jul 07, 2026
S8 Ep1099: David Daoud. Daoud argues the Lebanese Armed Forces are unlikely to confront Hezbollah, potentially facilitating performative sec
Jul 07, 2026
S8 Ep1099: Samuel Ben-Ur discusses the immense difficulty of rebuilding Gaza while Hamas remains in power. He notes Hamas uses reconstructio
Jul 07, 2026
S8 Ep1099: Samuel Ben~Ur views the resignation of a Hamas official as a cosmetic tactic to maintain control over Gaza. Despite military setb
Jul 07, 2026
S8 Ep1099: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa. Esclusa details how narco-trafficking infected the São Paulo Forum, causing leftist le
Jul 07, 2026
S8 Ep1099: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa. Esclusa details the Venezuelan regime's negligent earthquake response, focusing on hid
Jul 07, 2026
S8 Ep1099: Bill Roggio. Roggio emphasizes that Hezbollah's core goal remains Israel's destruction, rendering diplomatic ceasefires ineffecti
Jul 07, 2026
S8 Ep1099: Bill Roggio. Roggio explains Pakistan's classification as a "friendly" nation by Iran, highlighting its role as a deceptive
Jul 07, 2026
S8 Ep1098: Mary O'Grady highlights how the USMCA makes North America globally competitive. By integrating markets and labor across the US, M
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S8 Ep1097: Preview for Later Today: Alan Tonelson analyzes trade tensions between the US and Canada. He stresses that continental integratio
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