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The John Batchelor Show

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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.

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* Judy Dempsey examines fears that Russia will shift military forces to the NATO border if a Ukraine peace deal is reached. She discusses reported US pressure on Kyiv to surrender the Donbas, noting that both Ukraine and the EU oppose such conce... more

* Joseph Postell suggests correcting the Chadha precedent by adopting a view of severability where delegations of power are unconstitutional without the accompanying legislative veto. He notes that the War Powers Resolutionremains a rare exception w... more

Joseph Postell discusses the 1983 INS v. Chadha decision, which eliminated the legislative veto. He explains how this ruling stripped Congress of its ability to check the executive branch, transforming a once-dominant legislature into a weak institut... more

Joseph Sternberg condemns the imprisonment of British citizen Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong as a failure of UKdiplomacy. He argues that Hong Kong's economic success cannot be separated from its political freedoms, warning that the erosion of the rule of law... more

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Recent Guests

James M. Scott
Author of 'Black Snow, Curtis LeMay, The Firebombing of Tokyo, and The Road to the Atomic Bomb'
Episode: S8 Ep191: The Suicide Mission Briefing — James M. Scott — Scott recounts the psychological tension characterizing LeMay's briefing of aircrew personnel for the March 9th firebombing raid, wherein LeMay orders crews to systematically strip defensive armaments from B
Thomas Modly
Former Acting Secretary of the Navy and author
Episode: S8 Ep189: From Naval Academy to Acting Secretary: Colleague Thomas Modly discusses his memoir Vectors, detailing his journey from the Naval Academy class of 1983 to becoming an aviator and Pentagon official, reflecting on his family's immigrant history, working und
Clare Jackson
Biographer specializing in historical figures of monarchy.
Not specified
Episode: S8 Ep177: SHOW 12-11-25 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT THE TRUMP COROLLARY FIRST HOUR 9-915 Ukraine-Russia Conflict and the Transformation of Warfare: Colleague Anatol Lieven discusses the Ukraine-Russia conflict
Claire Jackson
Professor at Cambridge University and author of The Mirror of Great Britain, The Life of James I
Cambridge University
Episode: S8 Ep186: The Hampton Court Conference and the King James Bible: Colleague Claire Jackson describes how James I convened the Hampton Court Conference to resolve religious differences, resulting in the King James Bible, highlighting his unique role as an author of w
Professor Claire Jackson
Historian and author focusing on King James I
Cambridge University
Episode: S8 Ep183: PREVIEW — Professor Claire Jackson — James I and the "Mirror of Great Britain" Symbolic Jewel. Professor Jackson discusses her historical biography of King James I and the "Mirror of Great Britain," a symbolic composite jewel representing the political an
Tan Morse
Colleague discussing Korea-Latin relations
Episode: S8 Ep177: SHOW 12-8-2025 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT the federal reserve board of governors. FIRST HOUR 9-915 The DC Shooter, the Zero Units, and the Tragedy of the Afghan Withdrawal: Colleagues Husain Haqqani
Bridget Tumi
Commentator on the civil strife in Yemen
Episode: S8 Ep177: SHOW 12-8-2025 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT the federal reserve board of governors. FIRST HOUR 9-915 The DC Shooter, the Zero Units, and the Tragedy of the Afghan Withdrawal: Colleagues Husain Haqqani
Edmund Fitton-Brown
Analyst of the Muslim Brothers and their impact
Episode: S8 Ep177: SHOW 12-8-2025 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT the federal reserve board of governors. FIRST HOUR 9-915 The DC Shooter, the Zero Units, and the Tragedy of the Afghan Withdrawal: Colleagues Husain Haqqani
Ernesto Araújo
New World Report commentator covering international events
Episode: S8 Ep177: SHOW 12-8-2025 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT the federal reserve board of governors. FIRST HOUR 9-915 The DC Shooter, the Zero Units, and the Tragedy of the Afghan Withdrawal: Colleagues Husain Haqqani

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John Batchelor
Host of The John Batchelor Show; known for insightful discussions on current events and world affairs.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 3.1k ratings
  • My Go To..But…

    John, for the love of all that I am PLEASE stop posting these “previews”. It’s more ads than talking and it’s so dang painful. You’re so riddled with ads it’s literally wearing me out. STOP IT!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Grant and Son's
    United States24 days ago
  • John Bachelor

    Easily the most informative & professional podcast out there. Mr Batchelor avoids getting trapped down a cul- de-sac of one point of view. And rarely makes slanted gratuitous characterizations just to be edgy. Hope he keeps going for a long time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Loyal John in Virginia Beach
    United States2 months ago
  • Saturation

    I have always liked the show but, sadly, it has become too much work. Tons of pointless previews that must be deleted. A summary that must be deleted. Reruns that are not marked as such and must be looked over abd deleted. And deleting guests who say the same thing each week. They are killing their own show by drowning it in pointless stuff. Think of how much work this is for a typical listener. HOURS A WEEK! How would a new listener handle this? It was added little by little and finally t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    the last time i listened
    United States3 months ago
  • Mr B

    Show has lost its luster. To many of the guests are going Full TDS. Was at least good for the author interviews but now he just replays the same ones month after month. Time to retire you no longer ad value to the economy

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Martinbarley
    United States3 months ago
  • Formatting

    Great show, however, the formatting of the episodes are ridiculous to have all of multitude of podcast episodes for one daily show. Previews are not necessary for segments under 15 minutes. The recent titles don’t fit on the preview. Let’s use common sense on the production side of this very informative show.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    KuylerC
    United States3 months ago

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Listeners often express gratitude for the insightful coverage of international relations and historical contexts, acknowledging the host's expertise and interview style as highly informative. There are concerns about the increasing amount of promotional content, which detracts from the listening experience. Overall, feedback indicates a dedicated audience looking for reliable news analysis.
Many listeners appreciate the in-depth political and global news analysis, noting its intellectual rigor and the quality of guests. There are criticisms about the show's formatting, particularly regarding ads and episode structure, which some find frustrating. The host is praised for bringing diverse perspectives but may be perceived as leaning toward certain political biases by others.

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S8 Ep183: Visa Failures and the Refusal to Plan a NEO: Colleagues Jerry Dunleavy and James Hasson explain that the refusal to address Special Immigrant Visa bottlenecks or declare a Non-combatant Evacuation Operation early forced a chaotic evacuation surrounded by
Q: At that point, are they telling State, are they telling the White House, this is going to all go over the cliff?
The military was warning the Biden administration and the State Department that the situation in Afghanistan was dire and deteriorating quickly.
S8 Ep183: The Haqqani Security Partner and the Ignored Sniper Warning: Colleagues Jerry Dunleavy and James Hasson explain that the US relied on the Haqqani network—suicide bombing experts with ties to Al-Qaeda—for security, revealing that a sniper team identified R
Q: What did you learn from this, James?
The intelligence prior to the attack was clear enough to prompt medical units to be placed on standby, showing the seriousness of the threat.
S8 Ep197: David Daoud reports on Hezbollah's regeneration in Lebanon, aided by Iranian funding and weapons. He criticizes the Lebanese government's inaction and the international community's appeasement strategy. Daoud argues that failing to disarm Hezbollah to avo
Q: What external influence is the international community putting on the Lebanese government to force them to disarm?
Different approaches exist, with the U.S. being more aggressive in urging Lebanon to act against Hezbollah, while France tends to make excuses for Lebanese governance to maintain short-term stability.
S8 Ep197: John Hardie discusses US pressure on Ukraine to withdraw from Donetsk and drop NATO bids for peace. He details Russian advances near Pokrovsk but doubts their ability to capture remaining fortress cities. Hardie notes Ukrainian resistance to territorial c
Q: Does the Donetsk region represent a defensive position that, if given up, will make Ukraine markedly weaker?
Yes, giving up fortified territories would weaken Ukraine, especially as the Russian military may attempt to bypass these strongholds in future conflicts.

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2. Thomas Modly
3. Clare Jackson
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7. Bridget Tumi
8. Edmund Fitton-Brown

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