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The John Batchelor Show

John Batchelor
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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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PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY: Evan Ellis discusses the impact of events in Caracas on Brazil's upcoming election. Lula da Silva faces scrutiny over ties to Chavista elites, while the Bolsonaro family alleges political persecution by the courts. The "cultu... more

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY: Rebecca Grant evaluates Canada's role as a NATO ally in the Arctic, balancing domestic responsibilities with North American defense. While the US lacks sufficient icebreakers to enforce claims, relations remain strong despite... more

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY: General Blaine Holt analyzes Vladimir Putin's dilemma following Caribbeanmaneuvers and the seizure of a Russian shadow fleet vessel. Facing internal pressure from Kremlin war hawks, Putinseeks a way out of the morass, raising... more

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Joseph Torigian
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Stanford University
Episode: S8 Ep276: PREVIEW FOR LATER TONIGHT THE SLOW REHABILITATION OF XI ZHONGXUN Colleague Joseph Torigian. Torigian details the slow rehabilitation of Xi Zhongxun, noting it took years after his release to fully return to work. He explains this delay occurred because Xi
Bill Taubman
Professor at Amherst College
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Episode: S8 Ep272: MCNAMARA'S PRIVATE TURN AGAINST THE WAR Colleague William Taubman. By 1966, McNamara had privately turned against the war, confessing to aide John McNaughton his desperate desire to "bring the boys home," yet he maintained public support for the conflict
Moody Al Rashid
Oxford archaeologist and memoirist
Episode: S8 Ep269: SHOW 12-30-25 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR THESDHOW BEGINS WITH DOUBTS ABOUT THE PURPOSE OF WAR-MAKING AS EXPRESSED MOURNFULLY BY HECTOR'S WIFE ANDROMACHE... SHOW 12-30-25 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR TRANSLATION AND THE SEARCH F
James Rahm
Classicist discussing Plato's philosophies
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Professor Emily Wilson
A scholar known for her translations and research on classical texts.
Author, translator of The Iliad
Episode: S8 Ep268: TRANSLATION AND THE SEARCH FOR TROY Colleague Professor Emily Wilson. John Batchelor interviews Professor Emily Wilson about her new iambic pentameter translation of the Iliad. They discuss the historical location of Troy in modern Turkey and the archaeol
Professor James Romm
Historian and scholar of ancient political thought
Episode: S8 Ep261: PREVIEW DION'S RETURN AND DESCENT INTO TYRANNY Colleague Professor James Romm. Professor Romm discusses Dion, a returning exile who liberated Syracuse but eventually adopted dictatorial tactics and authorized political assassinations. Although Dion attemp

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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 Statesa month 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 States3 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 States4 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 States4 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 Ep268: TRANSLATION AND THE SEARCH FOR TROY Colleague Professor Emily Wilson. John Batchelor interviews Professor Emily Wilson about her new iambic pentameter translation of the Iliad. They discuss the historical location of Troy in modern Turkey and the archaeol
Q: Why did you choose to render the Iliad in iambic pentameter instead of dactylic hexameter?
Iambic pentameter is the closest equivalent in English that maintains the rhythm and invites readers to experience it aloud.
S8 Ep268: TRANSLATION AND THE SEARCH FOR TROY Colleague Professor Emily Wilson. John Batchelor interviews Professor Emily Wilson about her new iambic pentameter translation of the Iliad. They discuss the historical location of Troy in modern Turkey and the archaeol
Q: Where was Troy and how did we come to seeking Troy and Priam's treasure 150 years ago?
Troy is located in modern-day Turkey on the Dardanelles, where archaeologists have uncovered layers of ancient settlements.
S8 Ep268: GRIEF, GAMES, AND ACCEPTANCE Colleague Professor Emily Wilson. After Hector's death, Achilles finds a form of healing through funeral games, which offer a non-lethal model of competition. He even awards Agamemnon a prize without a contest, possibly as a s
Q: How do you read the ending with the voices of women?
The end of The Iliad highlights the tradition of women lamenting the dead, emphasizing a very ancient poetic genre that intertwines celebration of warriors' achievements with the grieving process of those left behind after war.
S8 Ep268: GRIEF, GAMES, AND ACCEPTANCE Colleague Professor Emily Wilson. After Hector's death, Achilles finds a form of healing through funeral games, which offer a non-lethal model of competition. He even awards Agamemnon a prize without a contest, possibly as a s
Q: What is Achilles coming to terms with when he goes from the funeral pyre to the funeral games?
Achilles is coming to terms with the possibility that not everyone can be an ultimate winner and grapples with his losses, including his best friend Patroclus, realizing that he must figure out how to go on after such grief.

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