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The John Batchelor Show

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1920 United States Presidential Election

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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Latest Episodes

1927 NSW

Australian Cricket Ball Tampering Sandpaper Scandal

Jeremy Zakis and John Batchelor examine the famous 2018 Sandpapergate scandal, where Australian cricketer Cameron Bancroft was caught using sandpaper to alter the cricket ball during a test... more

1981

Venomous Snakes And Destructive Backyard Wildlife

Jeremy Zakis and John Batchelor highlight an alarming surge of highly venomous snakes at Tamworth camping grounds. A recent report logged four hundred thirty-eight venomous snakes across seven ca... more

1913 BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA

Unpredictable El Niño Disrupts Australian Weather

Jeremy Zakis and John Batchelor discuss an intense El Niño season causing highly unpredictable weather patterns across Australia. Unseasonably hot spring temperatu... more

1907

HuSaS Competition Artificial Intelligence

Oliver Roeder, author of Seven Games: A Human History, thoroughly explores seven iconic games at the intersection of human competition and artificial intelligence. The recording analyzes mathematical com... more

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Recent Guests

Adrian Goldsworthy
English classicist and author
Author of numerous books on ancient Greece and Rome
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Bill Rogio
Senior Fellow at Foundation for Defense of Democracy
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Samuel Ben-Eur
Research fellow at Foundation for Defense of Democracy
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Russell Shorto
Author of Taking Manhattan; director of the New Amsterdam Project at the New York Historical Society
Author, New Amsterdam Project
Episode: 1. English Fleet Threatens Dutch New Amsterdam - RUSSELL-SHORTO
Michael McFaul
Professor at Stanford University; Director of the Freeman Spogli Institute; Hoover Institution fellow
Stanford University / Freeman Spogli Institute / Hoover Institution
Episode: 2. ANALYZING Putinism And Preserving Democratic Power - MICHAEL MCFAUL
Jane Rogoyska
Author of Hotel Exile, Paris in the Shadow of War
Author/Writer
Episode: Anti Fascist Writers Flee Nazi Germany - Jane Rogoyska _ Part 1
Charles Pellegrino
Author of The Ghosts Of Hiroshima
Episode: CONTENTS OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 9-18-2026.
Jim McTague
Former Washington editor of Barron's Now, author and Lancaster County resident
Barron's Now
Episode: 4. Inflation Drives Divided Spending In Pennsylvania - JIM MCTAGUE 091826
Cauê Borlina
Astronomer, cosmologist
Purdue University
Episode: CONTENTS -JOHN-BATCHELOR-SHOW-9-17-2026

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John Batchelor
Host of The John Batchelor Show

Reviews

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

    Podcast Addict
    5
    jayeliot
    2 months 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 States7 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Project Pratt
    United States9 months ago

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Listeners praise rigorous, in-depth analysis and access to policy insiders.
Many value the breadth of topics and historical context guiding geopolitics discussions.
Several notes highlight sound quality variability with certain guests or connections.
Some critique the ad load and format for podcasts versus radio.

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#143
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Talking Points

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5. Examining Hezbollah Deterrence and Regeneration - DAVID DAOUD & BILL ROGGIO 092826
Q: How is Hezbollah adapting its strategy in light of political and military pressure?
Hezbollah is shifting focus from more costly weapon systems to drone-based capabilities, leveraging social channels and financing networks to retain support, while seeking to stabilize internal Shiite politics through allied figures like Nabi Berri to manage pressure.
5. Examining Hezbollah Deterrence and Regeneration - DAVID DAOUD & BILL ROGGIO 092826
Q: What is the status of UNIFIL and potential US troop involvement?
UNIFIL's mandate expires at the end of the year, and while some partners discuss possible ground involvement by the US or European powers, the panelists doubt or reject a substantive US troop deployment given regional sensitivities and existing commitments.
3. Critiquing US China Trade Policies - ALAN TONELSON & GORDON CHANG 092826
Q: So Alan, does this mean that the world has given up on trying to change Chinese behavior and have decided to just allow China to flood their markets?
Alan and the hosts explore whether current tensions indicate a strategic shift toward tolerating Chinese market dominance, while stressing the need for decisive US leadership to counteract overcapacity and market access barriers.
3. Critiquing US China Trade Policies - ALAN TONELSON & GORDON CHANG 092826
Q: Gordon, you have a question for Alan.
Gordon questions whether delaying action means China continues predatory practices, prompting Alan to discuss ongoing policy deadlock and the potential impact of non-tariff barriers and future tariff decisions.
4. Hamas Governance Stalls Reconstruction Plans - SAM BEN-UR & BILL ROGGIO 092826
Q: What do you make of reports that Egypt and the UAE warned of the October 7th attacks?
Sam and the hosts discuss timing and potential motives, suggesting the warnings could be part of geopolitical signaling around Israeli elections, with acknowledgment that warnings are often non-specific but worth noting.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The John Batchelor Show

What is The John Batchelor Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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. Bill Rogio
3. Samuel Ben-Eur
4. Russell Shorto
5. Michael McFaul
6. Jane Rogoyska
7. Charles Pellegrino
8. Jim McTague

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