The John Batchelor Show

John Batchelor

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Strait Of Hormuz

Chile

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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Publishes	Daily	Episodes	2037	Founded	14 years ago
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S8 Ep1071: Preview for Later Today: Gordon Chang. Gordon Chang discusses China's demographic crisis, predicting a massive population decline by 2100. He highlights youth unemployment reaching 35–40%, which poses severe risks to the nation's social stability and futu

Preview for Later Today: Gordon Chang. Gordon Chang discusses China's demographic crisis, predicting a massive population decline by 2100. He highlights youth unemployment reaching 35–40%, which poses severe risks to the nation's social stability and... more

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S8 Ep1071: Preview for Later Today: Richard Epstein. Richard Epstein critiques a Supreme Court ruling regarding the President's authority to fire the FTC chairman. He argues against merging prosecutorial and judicial functions, calling such arrangements a "monstrous

Preview for Later Today: Richard Epstein. Richard Epstein critiques a Supreme Court ruling regarding the President's authority to fire the FTC chairman. He argues against merging prosecutorial and judicial functions, calling such arrangements a "mons... more

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S8 Ep1071: Preview for Later Today: Edmund Fitton-Brown. Edmund Fitton-Brown characterizes the Memorandum of Understanding regarding Iran as a "catastrophic" and unstable document. He doubts discussions will resolve underlying issues like nuclear development or the

Preview for Later Today: Edmund Fitton-Brown. Edmund Fitton-Brown characterizes the Memorandum of Understanding regarding Iran as a "catastrophic" and unstable document. He doubts discussions will resolve underlying issues like nuclear development or... more

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S8 Ep1071: Preview for Later Today: John Hardie. John Hardie reports on a fuel crisis in occupied Crimea following Ukrainian strikes on Russian logistics. These targeted attacks on fuel trucks and infrastructure disrupt military operations and undermine Russia's abi

Preview for Later Today: John Hardie. John Hardie reports on a fuel crisis in occupied Crimea following Ukrainian strikes on Russian logistics. These targeted attacks on fuel trucks and infrastructure disrupt military operations and undermine Russia'... more

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Recent Guests

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

Jon Hartley

Colleague at the Civitas Institute; writes for the Civitas Outlook

Civitas Institute

Episode: S8 Ep938: Jon Hartley proposes a new agreement modeled after the 1951 Accord that would separate the missions of the Federal Reserve and the Treasury. Under this plan, the Fed would focus strictly on short-term rates and price stability rather than long-term debt m

Peter Mauch

Author of Tojo, The Rise and Fall of Japan's Most Controversial World War II General

Author

Episode: S8 Ep910: Peter Mauch explores the early life of Hideki Tojo, focusing on his failed 1945 suicide attempt and the military code prohibiting the disgrace of surrender. Born into a samurai-descended family, Tojo's ambitions were fueled by the perceived mistreatment o

Tal Fortgang

Contributing editor to Civitas Outlook at the Civitas Institute

Civitas Institute

Episode: S8 Ep848: 13/16: Tal Fortgang discusses St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy, a case involving state subsidies for religious schools. Colorado is accused of using secular conditions to exclude religious institutions from preschool programs. The case questions whether st

Paul Halpern

Professor and author

University affiliation not explicitly stated in transcript

Episode: S8 Ep819: Legacy, Nobel Snubs, and the Fringes of Science Following the confirmation of the Big Bang theory, the cosmic microwave background was measured at approximately 2.73 degrees Kelvin, a discovery that George Gamow spent his final years advocating

Scott Eyman

Author of Charlie Chaplin vs. America: When Arts, Sex and Politics Collided

Episode: S8 Ep818: Professional Failure and the HUAC Assault After purchasing a story idea about a serial killer from Orson Welles, Chaplin produced Monsieur Verdoux, which became his first major professional flop in America. The film's failure coincided with a massive assa

Fatima Jamalpour

Co-author with Nilo Tabrizy

Co-author

Episode: S8 Ep792: 3. HEADLINE: The Machinery of Fear: The IRGC Octopus and Gen Z's Defiant Rage GUEST AUTHOR: Nilo Tabrizy SUMMARY: Nilo Tabrizy details the machinery of state repression, describing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as an "octopus" influencing t

Brennan Weichert

Author of Biohack, China's Race to Control Life

Episode: S8 Ep765: Weichert details the downfall of Charles Lieber, a Harvard scientist and DARPA researcher recruited by the Thousand Talents Program to mirror his nanotechnology work in Wuhan, later convicted for making false statements and hiding Chinese bank accounts. T

HW Brands

Historian and author

Episode: S8 Ep764: H.W. Brands concludes as the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and Hitler's subsequent declaration of war unify the global conflicts into World War II. Lindbergh immediately declares his loyalty, yet FDR blocks his return to the military to prevent hi

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John Batchelor

Host of The John Batchelor Show

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 3.1k ratings

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bj021121
United States3 months ago
Episodes way too short to maximize ad time.
See above.
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Dazapa2013
United States4 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.
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United States5 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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United States5 months ago
Need John everywhere
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Insightful, well-researched conversations that cover a broad range of global issues.

Long-form interviews with credible experts are a standout feature.

Content is highly informative but audience sometimes notes frequent ads and previews.

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Apple Podcasts	#153	United States/News
Apple Podcasts	#241	Chile/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts	#104	Chile/News
Apple Podcasts	#202	Singapore/News

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S8 Ep975: Tyler Anbinder highlights the upward mobility of Irish artisans and entrepreneurs, showcasing George Fox, a trained tailor who became a successful merchant tailor through aggressive self-promotion and by providing free garments to prominent politicians li

Q: What do we need to know about George Fox's success?

Fox leveraged a combination of formal training, strategic storefront placement, aggressive advertising, and high-profile generosity to win over both working-class immigrants and elite customers, ultimately transforming his tailor shop into a renowned merchant tailor in New York.

S8 Ep975: Tyler Anbinder discusses the significant role of the Irish in the American Civil War, particularly the 69th Regiment. Many joined for military training to eventually liberate Ireland, but they fought enthusiastically for the Union out of gratitude to thei

Q: What drew the Irish to join the 69th Regiment, and how did their motivation evolve with the onset of the Civil War?

They initially sought military training and the chance to return to Ireland, but the war transformed their role into committed Union soldiers driven by gratitude toward a country that had helped them achieve success.

S8 Ep978: Holly Fretwell explains how NEPA, the Endangered Species Act, and the Clean Air Act create "red tape" and litigation that stall restoration projects. She highlights that the Clean Air Act paradoxically limits prescribed burns, which would prevent far more

Q: What is NEPA and what does it mean for forests?

NEPA requires agencies to analyze environmental impacts and explore alternatives, but it also opens the door to extensive public input, analysis, and litigation, which can delay restoration projects.

S8 Ep976: Jeremy Zakis reports on unusual winter weather in Sydney, suggesting a potential shift toward a severe El Niño. He explains the impact of trade winds and Pacific temperatures on global climate. Additionally, Jeremy shares that his grandfather served in tE

Q: What are the conditions this last week in Sydney and what have you observed?

Sydney has been dry and unusually cold for winter, with heavy rains not materializing as expected, while other regions show pre-winter El Niño signals; this suggests the climate system is not behaving in a textbook way and could portend a more severe El Niño scenario.

S8 Ep976: Jeremy Zakis explores the match-fixing scandal and gang influence threatening Canadian cricket's international status. He details how players potentially "sandbagged" games for gambling purposes. Finally, Jeremy discusses the recent resurgence of "Bazball

Q: How did they fix the Canada team, if the allegations are true?

The guest explains that fixing could involve sandbagging across several players, intentionally offering poor ball-striking, and leveraging wide or no-ball occurrences to sap confidence and mislead observers, requiring systemic participation for credibility.

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The program delivers hard news analysis and historical/contextual storytelling across geopolitics, global events, and science. Episodes regularly feature deep-dive conversations with subject-matter experts on topics like WWII history, space technology, tariffs and economics, Latin American politics, and current geopolitical flashpoints, often tying historical context to contemporary developments. A standout is the long-form interview style, where guests provide nuanced background, while the host contrasts narratives with documented sources, creating a thoughtful, debate-friendly atmosphere. The show's mix of rigorous analysis, accessible reasoning, and broad international scope is especially useful for listeners in policy, academia, defense... more

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4. Tal Fortgang
5. Paul Halpern
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