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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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CAPTION 1868 FROM THE EARTH TO THE MOON, JULES VERNE.

CONTENTS -JOHN-BATCHELOR-SHOW-9-17-2026

Foreign Conflicts Escalate Global Energy Crisis

Anatol Lieven and Jonathan Guyer, co-authors of the report The Iran Trap, discuss interconnected conflict... more

CAPTION 1945 TRINITY TEST LOS ALAMOS

Live Streaming weekdays 8-9 AM ET on The John Batchelor Show Substack pageNuclear Deterrence, Broken Treaties, and the Pocketbook Electorate

Peter Huessy, Anatol Lieven, and Jonathan Guyer join John Batchelor. ... more

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Latin American Political Instability And Security

Evan Ellis assesses complex geopolitical shifts across Latin America. In Venezuela, opposition leader María Corina Machado struggles to return home as the U.S. navigates high-stakes oil... more

CAPTION 1945 INSPECTION FROM USS APPALACHIAN

Grim Human Reality Of Hiroshima Bombing

Charles Pellegrino, author of Ghosts of Hiroshima, explores the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, detailing military logistics and human tragedy. Radar engineer Jacob Bes... more

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Fiona Sampson
Biographer of George Sand (Becoming George)
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Episode: 6. Literary Legacy Of Novelist George Sand - FIONA SAMPSON (HOUR TWO) 091126
Ryan Bangert
Senior Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Special Counsel to the President of the Alliance Defending Freedom
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Episode: 5. Young Conservatives Embrace Nixon Maxing: RYAN BANGERT 090226
Thaddius McCotter
Former member of Congress; commentator for American Greatness
American Greatness
Episode: STREAMING MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 9-1-2026
Michael Sobolik
Senior fellow at the Hudson Institute; author of Countering China's Great Game
Hudson Institute
Episode: S8 Ep1351: Michael Sobolik and Gordon Chang examine how Chinese AI company Moonshot bypassed US export controls by "distilling" technology
Bridget Toomey
Analyst, Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: S8 Ep1195: Bill Roggio and Bridget Toomey of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies discuss the Houthis' re-entry into the regional war by declaring a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea. Roggio criticizes the Trump administration's lack of a fo
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
Thaddeus McCotter
Thaddeus McCotter of American Greatness
American Greatness
Episode: S8 Ep1175: Thaddeus McCotter notes Dr. Abdul El-Sayed denies being a socialist, claiming he merely wants to regulate "capitalism run amok." However, his platform includes radical proposals such as abolishing ICE. Haley Stevens frames him as a "celebrity candidate" a
Michael Garrett
Chair of the International Academy of Astronautics, SETI committee
International Academy of Astronautics
Episode: S8 Ep1116: Headline: SETI vs. UAPs: Distinguishing Science from Folklore Guest: Michael Garrett Garrett clarifies that SETI focuses on astronomy, not atmospheric phenomena like UFOs or UAPs. While supportive of UAP research to understand drones or rockets, he rem
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

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John Batchelor
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4.5 out of 5 stars from 3.1k ratings
  • I've been listening to John batchelor for 30 years. insightful.

    Podcast Addict
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    jayeliot
    a month ago
  • MACKINDER…ALL SEGMENTS

    I AWAIT THE WEEKEND and JOHN BATCHELOR’S DISCUSSION WITH THE PROFESSOR ❗️ CAN YOU PLEASE SQUEEZE IN “ Midnight, the ⭐️⭐️⭐️ and YOU “ ❓ Oh, HOW WE MISS YOUR GOOD MUSIC❗️ B.J. (way out in west Texas) This was not sent❗️ WHAT HAPPENED TO MACKINDER❓❓ ****YOU MUST ASK CONRAD BLACK ABOUT “Bill 9” in QUEBEC Thank you. GODSPEED!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bj021121
    United States6 months ago
  • Episodes way too short to maximize ad time.

    See above.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Dazapa2013
    United States7 months ago
  • Show format

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    63(($2754
    United States8 months ago
  • Brilliant content/CBS destroys with commercials!

    Still quality show but the ads make it almost unbearable. It’s overkill. The first and last min is the same commercials over and again. Good portion of the segments.

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    Project Pratt
    United States8 months ago

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Listeners praise rigorous, in-depth analysis and access to policy insiders.
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4. Wines And Cuisine Of Monferrato Italy - LORENZO FIORI 091126
Q: Is this the wine region, the best wine region in Italy?
Piedmont is one of Italy's historic wine regions, known especially for Barolo and Barbaresco, but Montferrato within Piedmont is renowned for Barbera and other varietals. The host emphasizes that the region offers a compelling variety of wines across styles, from light Cortese to more robust Barbera and sparkling Moscato d'Asti, making it a premier destination for wine lovers.
4. Wines And Cuisine Of Monferrato Italy - LORENZO FIORI 091126
Q: What is Monferrato? What will we find there when we visit?
Monferrato is a diverse, hilly portion of Piedmont with a rich vine-covered landscape. Visitors can expect a spectrum of wines from Barbera to Dolcetto, Cortese and Arneis, plus iconic regional dishes like Agnolotti and ravioli, all set against scenic villages along the hills and rivers. The area blends strong wine traditions with hearty local cuisine and seasonal specialties such as mushrooms and truffles.
5. Drones Target Russian Space Program Infrastructure - ANATOLY ZAK & DAVID LIVINGSTON (HOTEL MARS) 091026
Q: David, you have a question for Anatoly.
The discussion centers on how critical Roscosmos' space infrastructure is becoming, and whether attacks on facilities like Plisetsk and Samara will hinder Russia's ability to sustain military and civilian space activities, including the Starlink-like Rassvet system.
2. Legal Challenges To Postal Voting Rules - RICHARD EPSTEIN 091126
Q: Thirty seconds, Richard, the five thousand. Is there going to be an accounting for that afterwards? Or does it just become less?
Epstein suggests the promises are unlikely to be enforceable or properly funded, implying that without proper appropriation and administration, the plan would be impossible to audit or sustain.
STREAMING MAKING OF JBS WITH JEFF BLISS AND MICHAEL VLAHOS, 9-11-2026.
Q: Centurion Bliss, you have a question for Germanicus.
The host invites Michael Vlahos to discuss the broader implications of U.S. policy and tribunals, tying in 9/11 memory to debates about international law and accountability for leadership decisions.

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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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2. Ryan Bangert
3. Thaddius McCotter
4. Michael Sobolik
5. Bridget Toomey
6. Samuel Ben-Ur
7. Thaddeus McCotter
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