The John Batchelor Show

John Batchelor

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United States

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Iliad

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1920 United States Presidential Election

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New York City

The Iliad

Strait Of Hormuz

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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S8 Ep1366: Jeremy Zakis reports on the unprecedented rainfall sweeping across Australia, driven by a super El Niño cycle interacting with the Indian Ocean Dipole. South Australia and Adelaide experienced the heaviest downpours, breaking monthly rainfall records in a

Jeremy Zakis reports on the unprecedented rainfall sweeping across Australia, driven by a super El Niño cycle interacting with the Indian Ocean Dipole. South Australia and Adelaide experienced the heaviest downpours, breaking monthly rainfall records... more

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S8 Ep1366: Doug Messier details SpaceX's plans to build "Starbase Louisiana," a massive $100 billion, 125,000-acre spaceport designed as the world's largest launch facility. Scheduled for construction in 2027 and launches by 2029, the facility will feature ten launc

Doug Messier details SpaceX's plans to build "Starbase Louisiana," a massive $100 billion, 125,000-acre spaceport designed as the world's largest launch facility. Scheduled for construction in 2027 and launches by 2029, the facility will feature ten ... more

Today • 10 min

S8 Ep1365: Jack Burnham outlines China's persistent military coercion campaign targeting Taiwan, noting that Beijing separates economic trade truces from its aggressive goal to subjugate the island. China's provocations, including Coast Guard patrols east of Taiwan

Jack Burnham outlines China's persistent military coercion campaign targeting Taiwan, noting that Beijing separates economic trade truces from its aggressive goal to subjugate the island. China's provocations, including Coast Guardpatrols east of Tai... more

Today • 17 min

S8 Ep1365: Charles Burton, co-host Gordon Chang: Burton discusses the escalating trade war between Canada and the Trump administration, which triggered $20 billion in Canadian retaliatory tariffs and a 7.5 billion CAD business support package. The dispute has sparke

Charles Burton, co-host Gordon Chang: Burton discusses the escalating trade war between Canada and the Trumpadministration, which triggered $20 billion in Canadian retaliatory tariffs and a 7.5 billion CAD business support package. The dispute has sp... more

Today • 19 min

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Recent Guests

Scott Harold

Senior political scientist at RAND Corporation, professor of policy analysis

RAND Corporation

Episode: 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 attack on Taiwan. This strategy involves creating a "hellscape" of thousands of drones and missiles to make an amphibious assaul

Samuel Ben-Ur

Analyst from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies

Foundation for Defense of Democracies

Episode: S8 Ep1193: Samuel Ben-Ur: President Trump has announced a tentative Hamas deal involving a phased disarmament and the transition of governance to a National Committee. However, the plan faces significant hurdles, as Israel demands the complete destruction of terror

Thaddius McCotter

Former member of Congress, commentator on American Greatness

American Greatness

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Michael Garrett

Chair of the International Academy of Astronautics, SETI Committee

International Academy of Astronautics

Episode: S8 Ep1116: Headline: SETI Protocols and the Scientific Search for Extraterrestrial Life Guest: Michael Garrett Michael Garrett introduces updated SETI protocols for handling potential contact with extraterrestrial intelligence. The guidelines emphasize the scientifi

Michael Vlaeus

Actor portraying Germanicus

Episode: S8 Ep1070: The Fragility of the Union and the Dismantling of the Republic. Guests in Londinium, 92 AD: Gaius and Germanicus. Reflecting on the anniversary of Gettysburg, the speakers suggest that the "sacred" unity and mission established by Lincoln and later reinf

Emily Wilson

Professor of English, University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania

Episode: S8 Ep1069: Mortality and the End of the Iliad. Guest: Professor Emily Wilson. The final stages of the Iliad focus on Achilles' intense grief and the rituals surrounding death. Following the violent funeral pyre for Patroclus, Achilles organizes funeral games, which

Josiah Osgood

Professor of Classics

Georgetown University

Episode: S8 Ep1068: The Philippics, a Tragic Alliance, and a Heroic End. Guest Author: Josiah Osgood. In the chaotic aftermath of Caesar's death, Cicero delivered the Philippics to trash Mark Antony's reputation. In an attempt to destroy Antony, Cicero formed an alliance wit

Keach Hagey

Author of The Optimist, Sam Altman, OpenAI, and the Race to Invent the Future

Author

Episode: S8 Ep1066: ChatGPT and "The Blip." Guest Author: Keach Hagey. The final segment focuses on the viral success of ChatGPT and the resulting internal conflicts at OpenAI. Hagey notes that as ChatGPT's popularity grew, Altman's focus shifted from early safety warning

Holly Fretwell

Executive at Property, Environment and Research Center (PERC)

Property, Environment and Research Center

Episode: S8 Ep978: Holly Fretwell advocates for partnerships between private entities and federal forests, citing the National Forest Foundation and Blue Forest Conservation's resilience bonds as successful models. She emphasizes the Good Neighbor Authority, which allows st

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John Batchelor

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bj021121
United States5 months ago
Episodes way too short to maximize ad time.
See above.
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The John bachelor show is perhaps the best podcast to know what is happening in our nation in world! My only request is to tap one time to hear all of today’s shows.
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Brilliant content/CBS destroys with commercials!
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S8 Ep1300: Samuel Ben-Ur discusses the ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza, focusing on Jared Kushner's meeting with Hamas leadership to discuss a 15-point peace plan. Ben-Ur explains that Israel rejected the plan because it lacked a verifiable mechanism for Hamas's

Q: What is the core reason Israel rejected the 15-point plan?

Israel rejected the plan mainly because it did not include a verifiable mechanism for Hamas to disarm, and because the withdrawal would be contingent on disarmament, which Israel could not verify without a credible international process.

S8 Ep1298: Kamran Bokhari examines the evolution of the Iranian regime, arguing that the Supreme Leader has become a figurehead for the IRGC and security establishment. He suggests that the war has accelerated a process of internal fragmentation, though the elite re

Q: Kamran, is the resistance to the regime visible to the regime itself?

Yes, the regime is aware of underground or suppressed dissent, and its behavior—such as arrests—suggests it detects some form of ongoing opposition even if not openly visible.

S8 Ep1301: Richard Epstein critiques Senator Bernie Sanders' characterization of Israeli politicians as "extremists," viewing it as a provocative attempt to shift American Democratic policy. Epstein argues that a two-state solution is fundamentally unstable because

Q: Richard, what is your assessment of Sanders' claim about Israeli politics, and how does it affect American policy?

Epstein argues that Sanders' framing is a provocative attempt to push a policy shift, potentially freezing or reversing U.S. military and diplomatic support for Israel, which would destabilize strategic cooperation and undermine Israel's security.

S8 Ep1309: Thaddeus McCotter analyzes the recent Michigan Democratic primary, where Dr. Abdul El-Sayed narrowly defeated the establishment candidate, Haley Stevens. El-Sayed, an "anti-establishment" fighter endorsed by Bernie Sanders, capitalized on unhappiness with

Q: How might El-Sayed fare in the general election against a Republican opponent and in contrast to past establishment candidates?

The hosts suggest that Democrats may unite behind El-Sayed for the general election to counter Trump-era concerns, arguing that the GOP would need Michigan's voting pattern to shift substantially; El-Sayed is framed as a far-left candidate in the general context, which could be a liability or asset depending on the electorate.

Q: Why is there unhappiness with the Democratic establishment in Michigan, and how does that affect the primary?

There is a perception of inner-party conflict, with voters seeking a tougher, fighter-like candidate who can stand up to the establishment; El-Sayed embodies that anti-establishment energy, which helped him win in key counties and among younger voters.

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A hard-edged, policy-focused analysis program that threads current global hotspots with long-form geopolitical context. Recent episodes center on Strait of Hormuz tensions, US–Iran dynamics, nuclear proliferation concerns, and regional power plays involving Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Russia, and China. Guests from think tanks and defense-focused organizations provide expert context on military readiness, sanctions, and strategic corridors, while the host steers through complex trade-offs between diplomacy, energy security, and deterrence. The format is dense, data- and history-driven, with a cadence that favors deep dives and nuanced debate over quick takes. A notable strength is the consistent access to policy insiders and regional specialists... more

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