https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-john-batchelor-show--7297166enNewsCopyright John Batchelor Showhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0a369ec2774a48e8c66eb8eee0b9a3a0.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-john-batchelor-show--7297166Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:23:05 +0000John Batchelor Show.Radio Americapodcast@radioamerica.orgThe John Batchelor Show features in-depth coverage of news, politics and intelligence issues with a unique mix of insiders.The John Batchelor Show features in-depth coverage of news, politics and intelligence issues with a unique mix of insiders.no9c285ec5-e14a-5968-9e0f-5ab880f321bdepisodicJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/contents-the-john-batchelor-show-9-16--75175105
CONTENTS THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 9-16
Global Diesel Shortage Spans Multiple Continents
Michael Bernstam explains Ukrainian drone strikes against Russian refineries impact domestic Russian consumption rather than global markets because Moscow previously banned refined petroleum exports. The worldwide diesel crisis stems from losing 2.5 million barrels daily due to Middle Eastern supply disruptions, Strait of Hormuz closures, and pipeline attacks. With global refineries running at 96% to 98% capacity, facilities face severe quality mismatch issues because domestic shale crude yields less diesel than heavy Middle Eastern imports. Meanwhile, overall Russian oil production dropped by 1.5 million barrels per day. New United States congressional legislation permits potential 100% tariffs on purchasing nations. (1)

America Deploys Operational Space Control Weapons
Rick Fisher reports Air Force officials publicly confirmed that the United States deployed operational space control weapons capable of protecting joint military forces. A French Space Agency graphic recently detailed orbital assets operated by America, Russia, and China, including telemetry jamming, proximity operations, and kinetic collision satellites. These classified capabilities were maintained secretly across multiple congressional administrations to prevent a dangerous space arms race. Strategic tensions surrounding Iran or potential Russian aggression in Europe likely prompted this public disclosure. Importantly, these conventional defense systems fully comply with established Outer Space Treaty terms because the agreement exclusively bans nuclear weapons. (2)

Canada Seeks EU Integration Amid Realignment
Charles Burton reports Canada is rapidly reorienting its economic and defense relationships away from dependency on the United States. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed opening associate membership to Canada, creating a unique alliance covering defense, trade, and personnel movement. Supported by former Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Canadian leaders are promoting infrastructure initiatives to redirect trade flows while granting Europeaccess to critical minerals. Polling indicates that over 70% of Canadians identify with European values, whereas USsympathy dropped to 16% due to trade unpredictability. Canada also quietly strengthened strategic military defense ties with China regarding security. (3)

Hellscape Defense Strategy Deters Taiwan Invasion
Rebecca Grant reports the United States Indo-Pacific Command developed an offensive tactical framework named Hellscape to counter potential Chinese invasions of Taiwan. Designed by Admiral Samuel Paparo, Hellscape deploys swarms of cheap drones, loitering munitions like Damocles, and unmanned vehicles to confuse attacking Chinese forces. This strategy draws upon lessons from Ukrainian drone warfare to disrupt enemy spectrum operations and clear pathways for heavy precision weapons. Regional allies including Japan, Australia, and the Philippines are integrating into this defense architecture. To ensure deterrence succeeds, Taiwan must receive delayed military shipments of advanced electronic warfare systems for its fighter jets without delay. (4)

Diplomatic Strains Impact Global Western Alliances
Mary Kissel notes global polls indicate declining trust in American leadership as both the United States and China are perceived as international threats. Friction over tariffs and rhetoric pushed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to pursue European Union associate membership and deeper ties with Beijing. In Ukraine, American requests asking Kyivto spare Russian oil refineries reflect a flawed moral equivalency that undermines deterrence against aggression. Meanwhile, escalating Middle Eastern instability and Houthi chokeholds along Red Sea shipping lanes threaten Saudienergy security, risking a shift where Gulf allies seek Chinese security partnerships if Washington fails to provide reliable military backing today. (5)

Addressing Transnational Repression Before Summit Meeting
Piero Tozzi, co-host Gordon Chang: Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's summit in Washington, Tozzi urges increased protections against Beijing's transnational repression targeting dissidents, Tibetans, and Uyghurs on American soil. China operates clandestine police stations in cities like New York and Boston while using its United Frontapparatus to suppress peaceful protest movements. Grounded in a legalist Leninist governance ideology that demands complete cognitive control, Beijing recently enacted an ethnic unity law requiring families to teach love for the Communist Party. United States foreign policy must prioritize releasing prominent political prisoners, including Hong Kong Catholic publisher Jimmy Lai from solitary confinement in prison. (6)

Historical Roots Shape Complex Yemen Conflict
Gregory Copley explains the ongoing conflict in Yemen reflects deep historical, cultural, and tribal divisions stretching back to pre-Islamic Jewish roots. Mountainous North Yemen, led by Hashemite Zaydis, maintains historical claims as traditional guardians of Mecca and Medina predating Saudi control. Demonstrating sophisticated defense capabilities, North Yemeni forces recently downed a Royal Saudi strike jet. Meanwhile, Egypt refuses to reenter the conflict after its disastrous 1960s war, leaving Oman as the primary regional mediator. Additionally, Canada is strengthening economic ties with Europe and King Charles III to reassert national sovereignty independent of Washington trade policy pressure across global commercial sectors today. (7)

European Inflation Escalates Under Energy Pressures
Simon Constable reports a severe heatwave in southern France damaged sunflower harvests while diesel prices soared to $9.20 per gallon, causing widespread agricultural and logistical distress. Rising European natural gas costs pushed electricity rates up 12% in one month, driving price hikes across essential agricultural commodities like corn and wheat. Meanwhile, public opposition against artificial intelligence data centers reflects underlying hostility toward wealthy technology figures rather than environmental impact. In the United Kingdom, escalating national debt service costs reached $127 billion annually, far surpassing the nation's $80 billion defense budget during severe ongoing international economic challenges facing European leadership in government circles.

 (8)Commercial Space Programs Advance Amid Shakeups
Bob Zimmerman reports SpaceX is preparing Starship Super Heavy for an orbital test carrying commercial Starlinksatellites, while Amazon booked extra Ariane 6 launches to deploy its constellation. Meanwhile, NASA awarded Blue Origin a $700 million Mars communication satellite contract based on its Blue Ring orbital tug, prompting an unusual formal protest from Rocket Lab. Internationally, China is conducting an unannounced major organizational overhaul of its lunar program following recent mission failures. Additionally, American authorities arrested a Chinese tourist for flying drones over restricted Kennedy Space Center launchpads, and Djibouti joined the Artemis Accords as the newest member nation in global space. (9)
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75175105Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:22:02 +0000John Batchelor Show.1943 WAR EMERGENCY PIPELINE CONTENTS THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 9-16 Global Diesel Shortage Spans Multiple Continents Michael Bernstam explains Ukrainian drone strikes against Russian refineries impact domestic Russian consumption rather than global...
CONTENTS THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 9-16
Global Diesel Shortage Spans Multiple Continents
Michael Bernstam explains Ukrainian drone strikes against Russian refineries impact domestic Russian consumption rather than global markets because Moscow previously banned refined petroleum exports. The worldwide diesel crisis stems from losing 2.5 million barrels daily due to Middle Eastern supply disruptions, Strait of Hormuz closures, and pipeline attacks. With global refineries running at 96% to 98% capacity, facilities face severe quality mismatch issues because domestic shale crude yields less diesel than heavy Middle Eastern imports. Meanwhile, overall Russian oil production dropped by 1.5 million barrels per day. New United States congressional legislation permits potential 100% tariffs on purchasing nations. (1)

America Deploys Operational Space Control Weapons
Rick Fisher reports Air Force officials publicly confirmed that the United States deployed operational space control weapons capable of protecting joint military forces. A French Space Agency graphic recently detailed orbital assets operated by America, Russia, and China, including telemetry jamming, proximity operations, and kinetic collision satellites. These classified capabilities were maintained secretly across multiple congressional administrations to prevent a dangerous space arms race. Strategic tensions surrounding Iran or potential Russian aggression in Europe likely prompted this public disclosure. Importantly, these conventional defense systems fully comply with established Outer Space Treaty terms because the agreement exclusively bans nuclear weapons. (2)

Canada Seeks EU Integration Amid Realignment
Charles Burton reports Canada is rapidly reorienting its economic and defense relationships away from dependency on the United States. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed opening associate membership to Canada, creating a unique alliance covering defense, trade, and personnel movement. Supported by former Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Canadian leaders are promoting infrastructure initiatives to redirect trade flows while granting Europeaccess to critical minerals. Polling indicates that over 70% of Canadians identify with European values, whereas USsympathy dropped to 16% due to trade unpredictability. Canada also quietly strengthened strategic military defense ties with China regarding security. (3)

Hellscape Defense Strategy Deters Taiwan Invasion
Rebecca Grant reports the United States Indo-Pacific Command developed an offensive tactical framework named Hellscape to counter potential Chinese invasions of Taiwan. Designed by Admiral Samuel Paparo, Hellscape deploys swarms of cheap drones, loitering munitions like Damocles, and unmanned vehicles to confuse attacking Chinese forces. This strategy draws upon lessons from Ukrainian drone warfare to disrupt enemy spectrum operations and clear pathways for heavy precision weapons. Regional allies including Japan, Australia, and the Philippines are integrating into this defense architecture. To ensure deterrence succeeds, Taiwan must receive delayed military shipments of advanced electronic warfare systems for its fighter jets without delay. (4)

Diplomatic Strains Impact Global Western Alliances
Mary Kissel notes global polls indicate declining trust in American leadership as both the United States and China are perceived as international threats. Friction over tariffs and rhetoric pushed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to pursue European Union associate membership and deeper ties with Beijing. In Ukraine, American requests asking Kyivto spare Russian oil refineries reflect a flawed moral equivalency that undermines deterrence against aggression. Meanwhile, escalating Middle Eastern instability and Houthi chokeholds along Red Sea shipping lanes threaten Saudienergy security,...]]>588falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/streaming-making-john-batchelor-show-with-chang-burton-grant-tozzi-9-16-2026--75174539CAPTION 1970 IRAN
STREAMING MAKING JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW WITH CHANG, BURTON, GRANT, TOZZI, 9-16-2026
Canada's European Pivot and the Pacific HellscapeTonight's broadcast outlines a shifting geopolitical landscape characterized by Canada's pivot away from the United States toward a new "associate membership" with the European Union. Experts discuss how this transition is fueled by a perception of American unreliability and an increasing desire for economic resilience against potential trade retaliations. The dialogue further explores the "hellscape" defense strategy in the Pacific, which utilizes massed drone technology to deter a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan. Central to the discussion is the upcoming summit between the American and Chinese heads of state, with a focus on transnational repression and the fate of political prisoners like Jimmy Lai. Ultimately, the broadcast highlights a global trend where traditional allies are reevaluating their dependencies on both Washington and Beijing in favor of strategic autonomy.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75174539Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:13:18 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1970 IRAN STREAMING MAKING JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW WITH CHANG, BURTON, GRANT, TOZZI, 9-16-2026 Canada's European Pivot and the Pacific HellscapeTonight's broadcast outlines a shifting geopolitical landscape characterized by Canada's pivot away...CAPTION 1970 IRAN
STREAMING MAKING JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW WITH CHANG, BURTON, GRANT, TOZZI, 9-16-2026
Canada's European Pivot and the Pacific HellscapeTonight's broadcast outlines a shifting geopolitical landscape characterized by Canada's pivot away from the United States toward a new "associate membership" with the European Union. Experts discuss how this transition is fueled by a perception of American unreliability and an increasing desire for economic resilience against potential trade retaliations. The dialogue further explores the "hellscape" defense strategy in the Pacific, which utilizes massed drone technology to deter a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan. Central to the discussion is the upcoming summit between the American and Chinese heads of state, with a focus on transnational repression and the fate of political prisoners like Jimmy Lai. Ultimately, the broadcast highlights a global trend where traditional allies are reevaluating their dependencies on both Washington and Beijing in favor of strategic autonomy.]]>3420falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-commercial-space-programs-advance-amid-shakeups-bob-zimmerman-091626--75175248CAPTION 1922 FRANCE
Commercial Space Programs Advance Amid Shakeups
Bob Zimmerman reports SpaceX is preparing Starship Super Heavy for an orbital test carrying commercial Starlinksatellites, while Amazon booked extra Ariane 6 launches to deploy its constellation. Meanwhile, NASA awarded Blue Origin a $700 million Mars communication satellite contract based on its Blue Ring orbital tug, prompting an unusual formal protest from Rocket Lab. Internationally, China is conducting an unannounced major organizational overhaul of its lunar program following recent mission failures. Additionally, American authorities arrested a Chinese tourist for flying drones over restricted Kennedy Space Center launchpads, and Djibouti joined the Artemis Accords as the newest member nation in global space.(9)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75175248Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:11:46 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1922 FRANCE Commercial Space Programs Advance Amid Shakeups Bob Zimmerman reports SpaceX is preparing Starship Super Heavy for an orbital test carrying commercial Starlinksatellites, while Amazon booked extra Ariane 6 launches to deploy its...CAPTION 1922 FRANCE
Commercial Space Programs Advance Amid Shakeups
Bob Zimmerman reports SpaceX is preparing Starship Super Heavy for an orbital test carrying commercial Starlinksatellites, while Amazon booked extra Ariane 6 launches to deploy its constellation. Meanwhile, NASA awarded Blue Origin a $700 million Mars communication satellite contract based on its Blue Ring orbital tug, prompting an unusual formal protest from Rocket Lab. Internationally, China is conducting an unannounced major organizational overhaul of its lunar program following recent mission failures. Additionally, American authorities arrested a Chinese tourist for flying drones over restricted Kennedy Space Center launchpads, and Djibouti joined the Artemis Accords as the newest member nation in global space.(9)]]>1181falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-european-inflation-escalates-under-energy-pressures-simon-constable-091626--75175246
1920 TOUR DE FRANCE
European Inflation Escalates Under Energy Pressures
Simon Constable reports a severe heatwave in southern France damaged sunflower harvests while diesel prices soared to $9.20 per gallon, causing widespread agricultural and logistical distress. Rising European natural gas costs pushed electricity rates up 12% in one month, driving price hikes across essential agricultural commodities like corn and wheat. Meanwhile, public opposition against artificial intelligence data centers reflects underlying hostility toward wealthy technology figures rather than environmental impact. In the United Kingdom, escalating national debt service costs reached $127 billion annually, far surpassing the nation's $80 billion defense budget during severe ongoing international economic challenges facing European leadership in government circles. (8)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75175246Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:00:38 +0000John Batchelor Show.1920 TOUR DE FRANCE European Inflation Escalates Under Energy Pressures Simon Constable reports a severe heatwave in southern France damaged sunflower harvests while diesel prices soared to $9.20 per gallon, causing widespread agricultural and...
1920 TOUR DE FRANCE
European Inflation Escalates Under Energy Pressures
Simon Constable reports a severe heatwave in southern France damaged sunflower harvests while diesel prices soared to $9.20 per gallon, causing widespread agricultural and logistical distress. Rising European natural gas costs pushed electricity rates up 12% in one month, driving price hikes across essential agricultural commodities like corn and wheat. Meanwhile, public opposition against artificial intelligence data centers reflects underlying hostility toward wealthy technology figures rather than environmental impact. In the United Kingdom, escalating national debt service costs reached $127 billion annually, far surpassing the nation's $80 billion defense budget during severe ongoing international economic challenges facing European leadership in government circles. (8)]]>1071falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-historical-roots-shape-complex-yemen-conflict-gregory-copley-091626--75175166Gregory Copley explains the ongoing conflict in Yemen reflects deep historical, cultural, and tribal divisions stretching back to pre-Islamic Jewish roots. Mountainous North Yemen, led by Hashemite Zaydis, maintains historical claims as traditional guardians of Mecca and Medina predating Saudi control. Demonstrating sophisticated defense capabilities, North Yemeni forces recently downed a Royal Saudi strike jet. Meanwhile, Egypt refuses to reenter the conflict after its disastrous 1960s war, leaving Oman as the primary regional mediator. Additionally, Canada is strengthening economic ties with Europe and King Charles III to reassert national sovereignty independent of Washington trade policy pressure across global commercial sectors today. (1)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75175166Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:57:11 +0000John Batchelor Show.1954 YEMEN Gregory Copley explains the ongoing conflict in Yemen reflects deep historical, cultural, and tribal divisions stretching back to pre-Islamic Jewish roots. Mountainous North Yemen, led by Hashemite Zaydis, maintains historical claims as...Gregory Copley explains the ongoing conflict in Yemen reflects deep historical, cultural, and tribal divisions stretching back to pre-Islamic Jewish roots. Mountainous North Yemen, led by Hashemite Zaydis, maintains historical claims as traditional guardians of Mecca and Medina predating Saudi control. Demonstrating sophisticated defense capabilities, North Yemeni forces recently downed a Royal Saudi strike jet. Meanwhile, Egypt refuses to reenter the conflict after its disastrous 1960s war, leaving Oman as the primary regional mediator. Additionally, Canada is strengthening economic ties with Europe and King Charles III to reassert national sovereignty independent of Washington trade policy pressure across global commercial sectors today. (1)]]>2251falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-piero-tozzi-gordon-chang-091626--75174913Addressing Transnational Repression Before Summit Meeting
Piero Tozzi, co-host Gordon Chang: Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's summit in Washington, Tozzi urges increased protections against Beijing's transnational repression targeting dissidents, Tibetans, and Uyghurs on American soil. China operates clandestine police stations in cities like New York and Boston while using its United Frontapparatus to suppress peaceful protest movements. Grounded in a legalist Leninist governance ideology that demands complete cognitive control, Beijing recently enacted an ethnic unity law requiring families to teach love for the Communist Party. United States foreign policy must prioritize releasing prominent political prisoners, including Hong Kong Catholic publisher Jimmy Lai from solitary confinement in prison. (6)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75174913Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:53:20 +0000John Batchelor Show.1931 YAKS IN JACO Addressing Transnational Repression Before Summit Meeting Piero Tozzi, co-host Gordon Chang: Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's summit in Washington, Tozzi urges increased protections against Beijing's transnational repression...Addressing Transnational Repression Before Summit Meeting
Piero Tozzi, co-host Gordon Chang: Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's summit in Washington, Tozzi urges increased protections against Beijing's transnational repression targeting dissidents, Tibetans, and Uyghurs on American soil. China operates clandestine police stations in cities like New York and Boston while using its United Frontapparatus to suppress peaceful protest movements. Grounded in a legalist Leninist governance ideology that demands complete cognitive control, Beijing recently enacted an ethnic unity law requiring families to teach love for the Communist Party. United States foreign policy must prioritize releasing prominent political prisoners, including Hong Kong Catholic publisher Jimmy Lai from solitary confinement in prison. (6)]]>1181falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-diplomatic-strains-impact-global-western-alliances-mary-kissel-091626--75174912CAPTION 1919 VERSAILLES CONFERENCE

Diplomatic Strains Impact Global Western Alliances
Mary Kissel notes global polls indicate declining trust in American leadership as both the United States and China are perceived as international threats. Friction over tariffs and rhetoric pushed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to pursue European Union associate membership and deeper ties with Beijing. In Ukraine, American requests asking Kyivto spare Russian oil refineries reflect a flawed moral equivalency that undermines deterrence against aggression. Meanwhile, escalating Middle Eastern instability and Houthi chokeholds along Red Sea shipping lanes threaten Saudienergy security, risking a shift where Gulf allies seek Chinese security partnerships if Washington fails to provide reliable military backing today. (2)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75174912Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:48:46 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1919 VERSAILLES CONFERENCE Diplomatic Strains Impact Global Western Alliances Mary Kissel notes global polls indicate declining trust in American leadership as both the United States and China are perceived as international threats. Friction...CAPTION 1919 VERSAILLES CONFERENCE

Diplomatic Strains Impact Global Western Alliances
Mary Kissel notes global polls indicate declining trust in American leadership as both the United States and China are perceived as international threats. Friction over tariffs and rhetoric pushed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to pursue European Union associate membership and deeper ties with Beijing. In Ukraine, American requests asking Kyivto spare Russian oil refineries reflect a flawed moral equivalency that undermines deterrence against aggression. Meanwhile, escalating Middle Eastern instability and Houthi chokeholds along Red Sea shipping lanes threaten Saudienergy security, risking a shift where Gulf allies seek Chinese security partnerships if Washington fails to provide reliable military backing today. (2)]]>1071falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-hellscape-defense-strategy-deters-taiwan-invasion-rebecca-grant-gordon-chang-091626--75174911Hellscape Defense Strategy Deters Taiwan Invasion
Rebecca Grant reports the United States Indo-Pacific Command developed an offensive tactical framework named Hellscape to counter potential Chinese invasions of Taiwan. Designed by Admiral Samuel Paparo, Hellscape deploys swarms of cheap drones, loitering munitions like Damocles, and unmanned vehicles to confuse attacking Chinese forces. This strategy draws upon lessons from Ukrainian drone warfare to disrupt enemy spectrum operations and clear pathways for heavy precision weapons. Regional allies including Japan, Australia, and the Philippines are integrating into this defense architecture. To ensure deterrence succeeds, Taiwan must receive delayed military shipments of advanced electronic warfare systems for its fighter jets without delay. (4)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75174911Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:43:21 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1954 Hellscape Defense Strategy Deters Taiwan Invasion Rebecca Grant reports the United States Indo-Pacific Command developed an offensive tactical framework named Hellscape to counter potential Chinese invasions of Taiwan. Designed by Admiral...Hellscape Defense Strategy Deters Taiwan Invasion
Rebecca Grant reports the United States Indo-Pacific Command developed an offensive tactical framework named Hellscape to counter potential Chinese invasions of Taiwan. Designed by Admiral Samuel Paparo, Hellscape deploys swarms of cheap drones, loitering munitions like Damocles, and unmanned vehicles to confuse attacking Chinese forces. This strategy draws upon lessons from Ukrainian drone warfare to disrupt enemy spectrum operations and clear pathways for heavy precision weapons. Regional allies including Japan, Australia, and the Philippines are integrating into this defense architecture. To ensure deterrence succeeds, Taiwan must receive delayed military shipments of advanced electronic warfare systems for its fighter jets without delay. (4)]]>560falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-canada-seeks-eu-integration-amid-realignment-charles-burton-gordon-chang-091626--751749101929 OTTAWA
Canada Seeks EU Integration Amid Realignment
Charles Burton reports Canada is rapidly reorienting its economic and defense relationships away from dependency on the United States. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed opening associate membership to Canada, creating a unique alliance covering defense, trade, and personnel movement. Supported by former Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Canadian leaders are promoting infrastructure initiatives to redirect trade flows while granting Europeaccess to critical minerals. Polling indicates that over 70% of Canadians identify with European values, whereas USsympathy dropped to 16% due to trade unpredictability. Canada also quietly strengthened strategic military defense ties with China regarding security. (3)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75174910Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:37:15 +0000John Batchelor Show.1929 OTTAWA Canada Seeks EU Integration Amid Realignment Charles Burton reports Canada is rapidly reorienting its economic and defense relationships away from dependency on the United States. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed...1929 OTTAWA
Canada Seeks EU Integration Amid Realignment
Charles Burton reports Canada is rapidly reorienting its economic and defense relationships away from dependency on the United States. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed opening associate membership to Canada, creating a unique alliance covering defense, trade, and personnel movement. Supported by former Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Canadian leaders are promoting infrastructure initiatives to redirect trade flows while granting Europeaccess to critical minerals. Polling indicates that over 70% of Canadians identify with European values, whereas USsympathy dropped to 16% due to trade unpredictability. Canada also quietly strengthened strategic military defense ties with China regarding security. (3)]]>621falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-america-deploys-operational-space-control-weapons-rick-fisher-david-livingston-091626--75174909America Deploys Operational Space Control Weapons
Rick Fisher reports Air Force officials publicly confirmed that the United States deployed operational space control weapons capable of protecting joint military forces. A French Space Agency graphic recently detailed orbital assets operated by America, Russia, and China, including telemetry jamming, proximity operations, and kinetic collision satellites. These classified capabilities were maintained secretly across multiple congressional administrations to prevent a dangerous space arms race. Strategic tensions surrounding Iran or potential Russian aggression in Europe likely prompted this public disclosure. Importantly, these conventional defense systems fully comply with established Outer Space Treaty terms because the agreement exclusively bans nuclear weapons. (2)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75174909Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:33:51 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION NOVEMBER 1953 America Deploys Operational Space Control Weapons Rick Fisher reports Air Force officials publicly confirmed that the United States deployed operational space control weapons capable of protecting joint military forces. A French...America Deploys Operational Space Control Weapons
Rick Fisher reports Air Force officials publicly confirmed that the United States deployed operational space control weapons capable of protecting joint military forces. A French Space Agency graphic recently detailed orbital assets operated by America, Russia, and China, including telemetry jamming, proximity operations, and kinetic collision satellites. These classified capabilities were maintained secretly across multiple congressional administrations to prevent a dangerous space arms race. Strategic tensions surrounding Iran or potential Russian aggression in Europe likely prompted this public disclosure. Importantly, these conventional defense systems fully comply with established Outer Space Treaty terms because the agreement exclusively bans nuclear weapons. (2)]]>561falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-global-diesel-shortage-spans-multiple-continents-michael-bernstam-091626--75174908Global Diesel Shortage Spans Multiple Continents
Michael Bernstam explains Ukrainian drone strikes against Russian refineries impact domestic Russian consumption rather than global markets because Moscow previously banned refined petroleum exports. The worldwide diesel crisis stems from losing 2.5 million barrels daily due to Middle Eastern supply disruptions, Strait of Hormuz closures, and pipeline attacks. With global refineries running at 96% to 98% capacity, facilities face severe quality mismatch issues because domestic shale crude yields less diesel than heavy Middle Eastern imports. Meanwhile, overall Russian oil production dropped by 1.5 million barrels per day. New United States congressional legislation permits potential 100% tariffs on purchasing nations. (1)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75174908Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:29:12 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1943 WAR EMERGENCY PIPELINE Global Diesel Shortage Spans Multiple Continents Michael Bernstam explains Ukrainian drone strikes against Russian refineries impact domestic Russian consumption rather than global markets because Moscow previously...Global Diesel Shortage Spans Multiple Continents
Michael Bernstam explains Ukrainian drone strikes against Russian refineries impact domestic Russian consumption rather than global markets because Moscow previously banned refined petroleum exports. The worldwide diesel crisis stems from losing 2.5 million barrels daily due to Middle Eastern supply disruptions, Strait of Hormuz closures, and pipeline attacks. With global refineries running at 96% to 98% capacity, facilities face severe quality mismatch issues because domestic shale crude yields less diesel than heavy Middle Eastern imports. Meanwhile, overall Russian oil production dropped by 1.5 million barrels per day. New United States congressional legislation permits potential 100% tariffs on purchasing nations. (1)]]>510falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/streaming-making-jbs-schanzer-mccotter-9-15--75153065STREAMING-MAKING-JBS-SCHANZER-MCCOTTER-9-15
Global Conflicts and the Looming American Midterms
Tonight's broadcast details a global landscape of escalating conflict, focusing primarily on the unraveling security of the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea. Analyst Jonathan Schanzer explains how Iran-backed Houthi rebels have disrupted international energy markets by seizing strategic ports and attacking Saudi Arabian infrastructure. This instability is mirrored in Lebanon, where the effectiveness of Israeli military strikes against Hezbollah is contrasted with the ongoing political paralysis of the Lebanese government. Domestically, the discussion shifts to the looming U.S. midterm elections, noting that President Trump's approval ratings remain low despite holding a Republican convention in Texas. The dialogue concludes by examining the disconnect between aggressive foreign policy challenges, such as the global diesel shortage and the war in Ukraine, and the economic concerns of the American electorate.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75153065Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:12:01 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1904 ELECTION POLITICS STREAMING-MAKING-JBS-SCHANZER-MCCOTTER-9-15 Global Conflicts and the Looming American Midterms Tonight's broadcast details a global landscape of escalating conflict, focusing primarily on the unraveling security of the...STREAMING-MAKING-JBS-SCHANZER-MCCOTTER-9-15
Global Conflicts and the Looming American Midterms
Tonight's broadcast details a global landscape of escalating conflict, focusing primarily on the unraveling security of the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea. Analyst Jonathan Schanzer explains how Iran-backed Houthi rebels have disrupted international energy markets by seizing strategic ports and attacking Saudi Arabian infrastructure. This instability is mirrored in Lebanon, where the effectiveness of Israeli military strikes against Hezbollah is contrasted with the ongoing political paralysis of the Lebanese government. Domestically, the discussion shifts to the looming U.S. midterm elections, noting that President Trump's approval ratings remain low despite holding a Republican convention in Texas. The dialogue concludes by examining the disconnect between aggressive foreign policy challenges, such as the global diesel shortage and the war in Ukraine, and the economic concerns of the American electorate.]]>3486falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/contents-jbs-9-15--75154528CONTENTS-JBS-9-15

Federal Reserve Rate Hikes And AI
Liz Peek expects the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates by 25 basis points due to persistent inflation stuck between 3% and 3.5%. While U.S. economic fundamentals remain strong—with GDP growth exceeding 4% and robust consumer spending—rising diesel fuel prices over $6 per gallon are driving broader price increases across businesses. Refinery constraints and global energy pressures continue to exacerbate these cost headwinds. Regarding artificial intelligence, Peek argues that data center concerns and job loss fears are overstated, though emerging self-generating AI capabilities warrant self-regulation rather than Congressional intervention. (1)

Iranian Proxy Warfare Disrupts Regional Security
Jonathan Schanzer analyzes how Iranian proxy strategy is disrupting regional security by targeting Persian Gulfenergy infrastructure. The Houthis have seized key Yemeni Red Sea territory including Mocha, while Iraqi militias shut down Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline, restricting global oil flows. Desperate for military support, Saudi Arabia has engaged with regional partners and Israel. Meanwhile in Lebanon, the Israeli military continues dismantling Hezbollah's underground infrastructure, though political dysfunction in Beirut hampers government control over liberated areas. In Gaza, permanent stabilization remains tied to the difficult task of disarming Hamas through military power. (2)

German Populism Politics And Monetary Policy
Joseph Sternberg examines the electoral rise of Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in Saxony-Anhalt, highlighting concerns over unpurged neo-Nazi elements within its leadership. While France's Marine Le Pen cleaned up her party's extremist image, the AfD retains radical elements, yet attracts frustrated voters in East Germany due to immigration and economic grievances. Sternberg also notes JD Vance's controversial alignment with European right-wing parties. Turning to economics, Sternberg discusses the Federal Reserve under Kevin Warsh considering a rate hike amid global bond selloffs, rising long-term yields, persistent inflation, and low-growth fiscal challenges in Britain. (3)

European Energy Costs And German Politics
Judy Dempsey and Thaddeus McCotter analyze European energy vulnerabilities and German political turmoil. Global diesel shortages and rising fuel prices are straining European economies and driving inflation, while U.S. aid to Ukrainehas dropped by 99%. President Trump requested Ukraine cease targeting Russian refineries, though Kyiv lacks sufficient air defenses. In Germany, Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces severe pressure over long-overdue economic reforms alongside electoral gains by the far-right AfD in Saxony-Anhalt and upcoming state elections. Meanwhile, Polandexperiences growing anti-Ukrainian sentiment, and Germany's military is shifting focus toward protecting Ukrainianinfrastructure. (4)

Trump Family Ties To Russian Operatives
Craig Unger details a ProPublica investigation revealing that Umar Kremlev, head of the International Boxing Association and associate of Vladimir Putin, funded hundreds of thousands of dollars for Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding parties. Kremlev has ties to Russian organized crime, Putin's security apparatus, and an organization linked to kidnapping Ukrainian children. Unger explains that Russian organized crime operates as an arm of state security. Reviewing historical ties dating back to 1980 KGB fronts and 2016 campaign contacts with GRU associates, Unger highlights major ethical and constitutional concerns regarding the Trump family's financial gains. (5)

Nuclear Deterrence And Russian Coercive Threats
Peter Huessy examines Vladimir Putin's routine use of nuclear threats as weapons of blackmail, coercion, and "reflexive control" to deter NATO involvement in Ukraine. Grounded in a 1999 decree authorizing low-yield tactical nuclear weapons, Putin's rhetoric treats nuclear employment as a political instrument despite the catastrophic economic and human consequences of any nuclear detonation. Huessy emphasizes that nuclear use constitutes criminality rather than strategy. To counter Russian coercion, the U.S. maintains strong extended nuclear deterrence through visible bomber deployments in allied nations and modernizing sea-launched cruise missile systems to ensure long-term stability. (6)

Midterm Politics Policies And Economic Realities
Thaddeus McCotter evaluates midterm election dynamics, pointing to low presidential approval ratings and a 7% gap favoring Democrats. He criticizes President Trump's proposed $5,000 dividend tied to maintaining a Republicanmajority as an un-Republican, redistributionist scheme that undermines fiscal discipline during high inflation. McCotter notes that combining cash injections with demands for Federal Reserve rate cuts will likely guarantee interest rate hikes. High gas ($4.59) and diesel ($6.09) prices continue fueling voter discontent. Furthermore, McCotter lambasts asking Ukraine to stop attacking Russian refineries as prioritizing campaign optics over existential defense realities. (7)

Narrative History And The Western Tradition
Allen Guelzo, co-author with James Hankins of the two-volume The Golden Thread: A History of the Western Tradition, emphasizes the crucial role of narrative history. Guelzo notes a one-third decline in college history majors over fifteen years, driven by employment anxieties and hyper-professionalized academic specialization that neglects broader historical storytelling. Using historical examples like Gettysburg and Thermopylae, he illustrates how core civilizational ideas about freedom, human nature, and the pursuit of truth inspire human flourishing. Guelzo highlights the resilience of Western civilization, which routinely undergoes cultural renaissances following major historical crises. (8)

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75154528Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:48:40 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION  1914 BERLIN BANK RUN CONTENTS-JBS-9-15 Federal Reserve Rate Hikes And AI Liz Peek expects the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates by 25 basis points due to persistent inflation stuck between 3% and 3.5%. While U.S. economic fundamentals...CONTENTS-JBS-9-15

Federal Reserve Rate Hikes And AI
Liz Peek expects the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates by 25 basis points due to persistent inflation stuck between 3% and 3.5%. While U.S. economic fundamentals remain strong—with GDP growth exceeding 4% and robust consumer spending—rising diesel fuel prices over $6 per gallon are driving broader price increases across businesses. Refinery constraints and global energy pressures continue to exacerbate these cost headwinds. Regarding artificial intelligence, Peek argues that data center concerns and job loss fears are overstated, though emerging self-generating AI capabilities warrant self-regulation rather than Congressional intervention. (1)

Iranian Proxy Warfare Disrupts Regional Security
Jonathan Schanzer analyzes how Iranian proxy strategy is disrupting regional security by targeting Persian Gulfenergy infrastructure. The Houthis have seized key Yemeni Red Sea territory including Mocha, while Iraqi militias shut down Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline, restricting global oil flows. Desperate for military support, Saudi Arabia has engaged with regional partners and Israel. Meanwhile in Lebanon, the Israeli military continues dismantling Hezbollah's underground infrastructure, though political dysfunction in Beirut hampers government control over liberated areas. In Gaza, permanent stabilization remains tied to the difficult task of disarming Hamas through military power. (2)

German Populism Politics And Monetary Policy
Joseph Sternberg examines the electoral rise of Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in Saxony-Anhalt, highlighting concerns over unpurged neo-Nazi elements within its leadership. While France's Marine Le Pen cleaned up her party's extremist image, the AfD retains radical elements, yet attracts frustrated voters in East Germany due to immigration and economic grievances. Sternberg also notes JD Vance's controversial alignment with European right-wing parties. Turning to economics, Sternberg discusses the Federal Reserve under Kevin Warsh considering a rate hike amid global bond selloffs, rising long-term yields, persistent inflation, and low-growth fiscal challenges in Britain. (3)

European Energy Costs And German Politics
Judy Dempsey and Thaddeus McCotter analyze European energy vulnerabilities and German political turmoil. Global diesel shortages and rising fuel prices are straining European economies and driving inflation, while U.S. aid to Ukrainehas dropped by 99%. President Trump requested Ukraine cease targeting Russian refineries, though Kyiv lacks sufficient air defenses. In Germany, Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces severe pressure over long-overdue economic reforms alongside electoral gains by the far-right AfD in Saxony-Anhalt and upcoming state elections. Meanwhile, Polandexperiences growing anti-Ukrainian sentiment, and Germany's military is shifting focus toward protecting Ukrainianinfrastructure. (4)

Trump Family Ties To Russian Operatives
Craig Unger details a ProPublica investigation revealing that Umar Kremlev, head of the International Boxing Association and associate of Vladimir Putin, funded hundreds of thousands of dollars for Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding parties. Kremlev has ties to Russian organized crime, Putin's security apparatus, and an organization linked to kidnapping Ukrainian children. Unger explains that Russian organized crime operates as an arm of state security. Reviewing historical ties dating back to 1980 KGB fronts and 2016 campaign contacts with GRU associates, Unger highlights major ethical and constitutional concerns regarding the Trump family's financial gains. (5)

Nuclear Deterrence And Russian Coercive Threats
Peter Huessy examines Vladimir Putin's routine use of nuclear threats as weapons of blackmail, coercion, and "reflexive control" to deter NATO involvement in...]]>728falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-narrative-history-and-the-western-tradition-allen-guelzo-091526--75154593
Narrative History And The Western Tradition
Allen Guelzo, co-author with James Hankins of the two-volume The Golden Thread: A History of the Western Tradition, emphasizes the crucial role of narrative history. Guelzo notes a one-third decline in college history majors over fifteen years, driven by employment anxieties and hyper-professionalized academic specialization that neglects broader historical storytelling. Using historical examples like Gettysburg and Thermopylae, he illustrates how core civilizational ideas about freedom, human nature, and the pursuit of truth inspire human flourishing. Guelzo highlights the resilience of Western civilization, which routinely undergoes cultural renaissances following major historical crises. (8)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75154593Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:47:45 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1620 JAMES I & CHARLES I TO BE Narrative History And The Western Tradition Allen Guelzo, co-author with James Hankins of the two-volume The Golden Thread: A History of the Western Tradition, emphasizes the crucial role of narrative...
Narrative History And The Western Tradition
Allen Guelzo, co-author with James Hankins of the two-volume The Golden Thread: A History of the Western Tradition, emphasizes the crucial role of narrative history. Guelzo notes a one-third decline in college history majors over fifteen years, driven by employment anxieties and hyper-professionalized academic specialization that neglects broader historical storytelling. Using historical examples like Gettysburg and Thermopylae, he illustrates how core civilizational ideas about freedom, human nature, and the pursuit of truth inspire human flourishing. Guelzo highlights the resilience of Western civilization, which routinely undergoes cultural renaissances following major historical crises. (8)]]>1181falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-thaddeus-mccotter-091526--75154592
Midterm Politics Policies And Economic Realities
Thaddeus McCotter evaluates midterm election dynamics, pointing to low presidential approval ratings and a 7% gap favoring Democrats. He criticizes President Trump's proposed $5,000 dividend tied to maintaining a Republicanmajority as an un-Republican, redistributionist scheme that undermines fiscal discipline during high inflation. McCotter notes that combining cash injections with demands for Federal Reserve rate cuts will likely guarantee interest rate hikes. High gas ($4.59) and diesel ($6.09) prices continue fueling voter discontent. Furthermore, McCotter lambasts asking Ukraine to stop attacking Russian refineries as prioritizing campaign optics over existential defense realities. (7)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75154592Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:40:26 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION  1920 REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION Midterm Politics Policies And Economic Realities Thaddeus McCotter evaluates midterm election dynamics, pointing to low presidential approval ratings and a 7% gap favoring Democrats. He criticizes...
Midterm Politics Policies And Economic Realities
Thaddeus McCotter evaluates midterm election dynamics, pointing to low presidential approval ratings and a 7% gap favoring Democrats. He criticizes President Trump's proposed $5,000 dividend tied to maintaining a Republicanmajority as an un-Republican, redistributionist scheme that undermines fiscal discipline during high inflation. McCotter notes that combining cash injections with demands for Federal Reserve rate cuts will likely guarantee interest rate hikes. High gas ($4.59) and diesel ($6.09) prices continue fueling voter discontent. Furthermore, McCotter lambasts asking Ukraine to stop attacking Russian refineries as prioritizing campaign optics over existential defense realities. (7)]]>1071falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-nuclear-deterrence-and-russian-coercive-threats-peter-huessy-091526--75154533
Nuclear Deterrence And Russian Coercive Threats
Peter Huessy examines Vladimir Putin's routine use of nuclear threats as weapons of blackmail, coercion, and "reflexive control" to deter NATO involvement in Ukraine. Grounded in a 1999 decree authorizing low-yield tactical nuclear weapons, Putin's rhetoric treats nuclear employment as a political instrument despite the catastrophic economic and human consequences of any nuclear detonation. Huessy emphasizes that nuclear use constitutes criminality rather than strategy. To counter Russian coercion, the U.S. maintains strong extended nuclear deterrence through visible bomber deployments in allied nations and modernizing sea-launched cruise missile systems to ensure long-term stability. (6)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75154533Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:35:45 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION  1945 TRINITY TEST Nuclear Deterrence And Russian Coercive Threats Peter Huessy examines Vladimir Putin's routine use of nuclear threats as weapons of blackmail, coercion, and "reflexive control" to deter NATO involvement in Ukraine. Grounded...
Nuclear Deterrence And Russian Coercive Threats
Peter Huessy examines Vladimir Putin's routine use of nuclear threats as weapons of blackmail, coercion, and "reflexive control" to deter NATO involvement in Ukraine. Grounded in a 1999 decree authorizing low-yield tactical nuclear weapons, Putin's rhetoric treats nuclear employment as a political instrument despite the catastrophic economic and human consequences of any nuclear detonation. Huessy emphasizes that nuclear use constitutes criminality rather than strategy. To counter Russian coercion, the U.S. maintains strong extended nuclear deterrence through visible bomber deployments in allied nations and modernizing sea-launched cruise missile systems to ensure long-term stability. (6)]]>1181falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-trump-family-ties-to-russian-operatives-craig-unger-091526--75154532
Trump Family Ties To Russian Operatives
Craig Unger details a ProPublica investigation revealing that Umar Kremlev, head of the International Boxing Association and associate of Vladimir Putin, funded hundreds of thousands of dollars for Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding parties. Kremlev has ties to Russian organized crime, Putin's security apparatus, and an organization linked to kidnapping Ukrainian children. Unger explains that Russian organized crime operates as an arm of state security. Reviewing historical ties dating back to 1980 KGB fronts and 2016 campaign contacts with GRU associates, Unger highlights major ethical and constitutional concerns regarding the Trump family's financial gains. (5)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75154532Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:29:54 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION  1492 BAHAMAS  Trump Family Ties To Russian Operatives Craig Unger details a ProPublica investigation revealing that Umar Kremlev, head of the International Boxing Association and associate of Vladimir Putin, funded hundreds of thousands of...
Trump Family Ties To Russian Operatives
Craig Unger details a ProPublica investigation revealing that Umar Kremlev, head of the International Boxing Association and associate of Vladimir Putin, funded hundreds of thousands of dollars for Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding parties. Kremlev has ties to Russian organized crime, Putin's security apparatus, and an organization linked to kidnapping Ukrainian children. Unger explains that Russian organized crime operates as an arm of state security. Reviewing historical ties dating back to 1980 KGB fronts and 2016 campaign contacts with GRU associates, Unger highlights major ethical and constitutional concerns regarding the Trump family's financial gains. (5)]]>1071falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-european-energy-costs-and-german-politics-judy-dempsey-thaddeus-mccotter-091526--75154531
European Energy Costs And German Politics
Judy Dempsey and Thaddeus McCotter analyze European energy vulnerabilities and German political turmoil. Global diesel shortages and rising fuel prices are straining European economies and driving inflation, while U.S. aid to Ukrainehas dropped by 99%. President Trump requested Ukraine cease targeting Russian refineries, though Kyiv lacks sufficient air defenses. In Germany, Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces severe pressure over long-overdue economic reforms alongside electoral gains by the far-right AfD in Saxony-Anhalt and upcoming state elections. Meanwhile, Polandexperiences growing anti-Ukrainian sentiment, and Germany's military is shifting focus toward protecting Ukrainianinfrastructure. (4)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75154531Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:22:33 +0000John Batchelor Show.European Energy Costs And German Politics Judy Dempsey and Thaddeus McCotter analyze European energy vulnerabilities and German political turmoil. Global diesel shortages and rising fuel prices are straining European economies and driving inflation,...
European Energy Costs And German Politics
Judy Dempsey and Thaddeus McCotter analyze European energy vulnerabilities and German political turmoil. Global diesel shortages and rising fuel prices are straining European economies and driving inflation, while U.S. aid to Ukrainehas dropped by 99%. President Trump requested Ukraine cease targeting Russian refineries, though Kyiv lacks sufficient air defenses. In Germany, Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces severe pressure over long-overdue economic reforms alongside electoral gains by the far-right AfD in Saxony-Anhalt and upcoming state elections. Meanwhile, Polandexperiences growing anti-Ukrainian sentiment, and Germany's military is shifting focus toward protecting Ukrainianinfrastructure. (4)]]>1181falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-german-populism-politics-and-monetary-policy-joseph-sternberg-091526--75154529
German Populism Politics And Monetary Policy
Joseph Sternberg examines the electoral rise of Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in Saxony-Anhalt, highlighting concerns over unpurged neo-Nazi elements within its leadership. While France's Marine Le Pen cleaned up her party's extremist image, the AfD retains radical elements, yet attracts frustrated voters in East Germany due to immigration and economic grievances. Sternberg also notes JD Vance's controversial alignment with European right-wing parties. Turning to economics, Sternberg discusses the Federal Reserve under Kevin Warsh considering a rate hike amid global bond selloffs, rising long-term yields, persistent inflation, and low-growth fiscal challenges in Britain. (3)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75154529Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:20:49 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION  1930 BERLIN German Populism Politics And Monetary Policy Joseph Sternberg examines the electoral rise of Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in Saxony-Anhalt, highlighting concerns over unpurged neo-Nazi elements within its...
German Populism Politics And Monetary Policy
Joseph Sternberg examines the electoral rise of Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in Saxony-Anhalt, highlighting concerns over unpurged neo-Nazi elements within its leadership. While France's Marine Le Pen cleaned up her party's extremist image, the AfD retains radical elements, yet attracts frustrated voters in East Germany due to immigration and economic grievances. Sternberg also notes JD Vance's controversial alignment with European right-wing parties. Turning to economics, Sternberg discusses the Federal Reserve under Kevin Warsh considering a rate hike amid global bond selloffs, rising long-term yields, persistent inflation, and low-growth fiscal challenges in Britain. (3)]]>1071falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-iranian-proxy-warfare-disrupts-regional-security-jonathan-schanzer-091526--75153124
Iranian Proxy Warfare Disrupts Regional Security
Jonathan Schanzer analyzes how Iranian proxy strategy is disrupting regional security by targeting Persian Gulfenergy infrastructure. The Houthis have seized key Yemeni Red Sea territory including Mocha, while Iraqi militias shut down Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline, restricting global oil flows. Desperate for military support, Saudi Arabia has engaged with regional partners and Israel. Meanwhile in Lebanon, the Israeli military continues dismantling Hezbollah's underground infrastructure, though political dysfunction in Beirut hampers government control over liberated areas. In Gaza, permanent stabilization remains tied to the difficult task of disarming Hamas through military power. (2)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75153124Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:14:59 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION  1926 SANA'A Iranian Proxy Warfare Disrupts Regional Security Jonathan Schanzer analyzes how Iranian proxy strategy is disrupting regional security by targeting Persian Gulfenergy infrastructure. The Houthis have seized key Yemeni Red Sea...
Iranian Proxy Warfare Disrupts Regional Security
Jonathan Schanzer analyzes how Iranian proxy strategy is disrupting regional security by targeting Persian Gulfenergy infrastructure. The Houthis have seized key Yemeni Red Sea territory including Mocha, while Iraqi militias shut down Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline, restricting global oil flows. Desperate for military support, Saudi Arabia has engaged with regional partners and Israel. Meanwhile in Lebanon, the Israeli military continues dismantling Hezbollah's underground infrastructure, though political dysfunction in Beirut hampers government control over liberated areas. In Gaza, permanent stabilization remains tied to the difficult task of disarming Hamas through military power. (2)]]>1181falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-federal-reserve-rate-hikes-and-ai-liz-peek-091526--75153122
Federal Reserve Rate Hikes And AI
Liz Peek expects the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates by 25 basis points due to persistent inflation stuck between 3% and 3.5%. While U.S. economic fundamentals remain strong—with GDP growth exceeding 4% and robust consumer spending—rising diesel fuel prices over $6 per gallon are driving broader price increases across businesses. Refinery constraints and global energy pressures continue to exacerbate these cost headwinds. Regarding artificial intelligence, Peek argues that data center concerns and job loss fears are overstated, though emerging self-generating AI capabilities warrant self-regulation rather than Congressional intervention. (1)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75153122Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:09:19 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1917 FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD Federal Reserve Rate Hikes And AI Liz Peek expects the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates by 25 basis points due to persistent inflation stuck between 3% and 3.5%. While U.S. economic fundamentals remain...
Federal Reserve Rate Hikes And AI
Liz Peek expects the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates by 25 basis points due to persistent inflation stuck between 3% and 3.5%. While U.S. economic fundamentals remain strong—with GDP growth exceeding 4% and robust consumer spending—rising diesel fuel prices over $6 per gallon are driving broader price increases across businesses. Refinery constraints and global energy pressures continue to exacerbate these cost headwinds. Regarding artificial intelligence, Peek argues that data center concerns and job loss fears are overstated, though emerging self-generating AI capabilities warrant self-regulation rather than Congressional intervention. (1)]]>1071falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/contents-jbs-9-14-2026--75129173CONTENTS-JBS-9-14-2026

Houthis Expand Reach Across Strategic Waterways
Bridget Toomey discusses how Houthi rebels rapidly expanded control across Yemen's western coast, seizing the strategic port of Mocha and Perim Island in the Bab el-Mandeb choke point. Yemeni armed forces conducted counter-operations in a designated killbox around Mocha while displaying strikes on Houthi positions. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabiaclosed its critical oil pipeline following drone attacks attributed to Iran-backed Iraqi militias operating in coordination with the Houthis. The Trump administration continues offering intelligence support to Saudi Arabia while maintaining its policy of avoiding direct airstrikes under an existing mutual non-engagement agreement. (1)

Israeli Strikes Target Reconstituting Hamas Leadership
Samuel Ben-Ur analyzes recent Israel Defense Forces eliminations of key Hamas figures in Gaza, notably Khan Yuniscommander Muhammad Abdul Salam al-Yuzuri. Al-Yuzuri was actively attempting to rebuild the Qassam Brigadesand plan attacks prior to his elimination. Hamas maintains military dominance across thirty percent of the yellow line and remains heavily integrated within civilian population centers. Meanwhile, progress on the Board of Peace disarmament plan remains stalled until after Israeli elections due to political sensitivity surrounding territorial concessions. Ben-Ur notes that voluntary Hamas disarmament is improbable, highlighting alternative stabilization initiatives like pilot zones. (2)

Historical Roots Shape Modern Yemeni Conflict
Gregory Copley details the deep historical context of Yemen, tracing its lineage from the ancient Sabaean kingdom through the Mutawakkilite Kingdom. He explains how Saudi hostility toward Northern Yemen stems partly from historical Hashemite claims to Mecca and Medina. Copley emphasizes that Northern Yemeni forces are tough professional fighters rather than simple rebel groups, driven to fight for survival against Saudi strikes. He suggests that Washington and London should engage in separate diplomatic negotiations, leveraging Oman's Sultan as a discreet mediator during upcoming visits to negotiate an accommodation and establish regional peace. (3)

Latin American Leaders Engage European Forum
Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa discuss their participation in Slovenia's Bled Strategic Forum, highlighting growing Eastern European engagement with Latin America. Araújo draws parallels between Eastern Europe's 1989 liberation and Latin America's current struggle against narco-socialism. Regarding Venezuela, Peña Esclusa emphasizes that citizens reject interim president Delcy Rodríguez despite opposition leader María Corina Machado's primary victory. Turning to Brazil's upcoming election, Araújo outlines a major judicial scandal tying Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes to a fraudulent banker, severely impacting President Lula da Silva's reelection campaign against Flavio Bolsonaro. (4)


Israeli Forces Detonate Strategic Hezbollah Underground
David Daoud examines an Israeli detonation of Hezbollah's subterranean nerve center at Aita al-Shaab, which caused a 4.1 magnitude seismic event. The complex was originally designed for Hezbollah's planned invasion of the Galilee, a doctrine later mirrored by Hamas on October 7th. Daoud reports that Israeli forces are turning South Lebanon into a buffer zone to eliminate threats. However, he criticizes the Lebanese Armed Forces for failing to demonstrate real will to disarm Hezbollah, noting that 86% of reported LAF weapon seizures consisted merely of militarily insignificant bullets. (5)

Canada Explores Strategic European Union Alliance
Conrad Black evaluates Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's proposal for a unique associate alliance with the European Union. Black notes Canadians would support freer trade and cultural exchanges, though full political submission to Brussels directives would be rejected. He highlights French President Emmanuel Macron's upcoming meeting with Carney in St. Pierre and Miquelon as a significant recognition of Canadian distinctiveness. Furthermore, Black criticizes U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats and trade deficit claims, pointing out that Canada sells oil at discounted rates and maintains balanced cross-border auto manufacturing integration. (6)

Economic Analysis Exposes Costs Of Tariffs
Veronique de Rugy analyzes the economic consequences of trade wars, specifically examining cross-border tariffs between the United States and Canada. She refutes mercantilist arguments, demonstrating that domestic consumers shoulder tariff costs through higher prices and product scarcity rather than foreign producers paying the fees. De Rugy explains that protectionist tariffs harm domestic manufacturing by raising input costs on imported components. She notes that even domestic producers unexposed to foreign competition raise prices when shielded, and highlights how tariffs on Canadian lumber directly elevate American housing costs. (7)

Russian Strikes Target Ukrainian Railway Networks
John Hardie assesses a Russian drone strike targeting a Ukrainian train near the Polish border where international VIPs and former European officials had recently passed. While French officials viewed the strike as intentional intimidation, Hardie notes precise Russian motives remain speculative. Additionally, Hardie analyzes reports surrounding President Trump's statements regarding an energy target ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. He defends Ukraine's strategy of striking Russian oil refineries, explaining that disrupting refined diesel production effectively squeezes Moscow's military budget and creates domestic public pressure. (8)


United States Secures Historic Venezuelan Petroleum
Samuel Ben-Ur provides updates on Venezuela's political transition and energy sector, detailing a massive 25-year oil agreement executed with interim president Delcy Rodríguez. The deal involves North American companies redeveloping 17 oil fields containing 65 billion barrels of proved reserves, redirecting petroleum exports exclusively to the United States away from China and Russia. Ben-Ur notes that major firms like Chevron will lead a hundred-billion-dollar infrastructure revitalization effort. However, he emphasizes that no firm election date has been established, leaving the political timetable for returning to democratic governance uncertain. (9)

BRICS Summit Highlights Internal Geopolitical Fractures
Melik Kaylan, co-host Gordon Chang: Kaylan and Chang analyze the BRICS summit in India, characterizing the bloc as an incoherent coalition marked by deep internal rivalries, particularly between China and India. Kaylan explains that while member nations grandstand against Western policies in the Middle East, they lack real unified operational strength. Turning to Turkey, Kaylan argues President Erdoğan pursues neo-Ottoman expansionism across Syria, North Africa, and the Horn of Africa to distract from severe domestic economic weakness. Chang adds that Erdoğan reversed his prior support for Uyghurs to secure Chinese financial backing. (10)
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75129173Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:49:04 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1916 YEMEN FIGHTING. CONTENTS-JBS-9-14-2026 Houthis Expand Reach Across Strategic Waterways Bridget Toomey discusses how Houthi rebels rapidly expanded control across Yemen's western coast, seizing the strategic port of Mocha and Perim Island...CONTENTS-JBS-9-14-2026

Houthis Expand Reach Across Strategic Waterways
Bridget Toomey discusses how Houthi rebels rapidly expanded control across Yemen's western coast, seizing the strategic port of Mocha and Perim Island in the Bab el-Mandeb choke point. Yemeni armed forces conducted counter-operations in a designated killbox around Mocha while displaying strikes on Houthi positions. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabiaclosed its critical oil pipeline following drone attacks attributed to Iran-backed Iraqi militias operating in coordination with the Houthis. The Trump administration continues offering intelligence support to Saudi Arabia while maintaining its policy of avoiding direct airstrikes under an existing mutual non-engagement agreement. (1)

Israeli Strikes Target Reconstituting Hamas Leadership
Samuel Ben-Ur analyzes recent Israel Defense Forces eliminations of key Hamas figures in Gaza, notably Khan Yuniscommander Muhammad Abdul Salam al-Yuzuri. Al-Yuzuri was actively attempting to rebuild the Qassam Brigadesand plan attacks prior to his elimination. Hamas maintains military dominance across thirty percent of the yellow line and remains heavily integrated within civilian population centers. Meanwhile, progress on the Board of Peace disarmament plan remains stalled until after Israeli elections due to political sensitivity surrounding territorial concessions. Ben-Ur notes that voluntary Hamas disarmament is improbable, highlighting alternative stabilization initiatives like pilot zones. (2)

Historical Roots Shape Modern Yemeni Conflict
Gregory Copley details the deep historical context of Yemen, tracing its lineage from the ancient Sabaean kingdom through the Mutawakkilite Kingdom. He explains how Saudi hostility toward Northern Yemen stems partly from historical Hashemite claims to Mecca and Medina. Copley emphasizes that Northern Yemeni forces are tough professional fighters rather than simple rebel groups, driven to fight for survival against Saudi strikes. He suggests that Washington and London should engage in separate diplomatic negotiations, leveraging Oman's Sultan as a discreet mediator during upcoming visits to negotiate an accommodation and establish regional peace. (3)

Latin American Leaders Engage European Forum
Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa discuss their participation in Slovenia's Bled Strategic Forum, highlighting growing Eastern European engagement with Latin America. Araújo draws parallels between Eastern Europe's 1989 liberation and Latin America's current struggle against narco-socialism. Regarding Venezuela, Peña Esclusa emphasizes that citizens reject interim president Delcy Rodríguez despite opposition leader María Corina Machado's primary victory. Turning to Brazil's upcoming election, Araújo outlines a major judicial scandal tying Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes to a fraudulent banker, severely impacting President Lula da Silva's reelection campaign against Flavio Bolsonaro. (4)


Israeli Forces Detonate Strategic Hezbollah Underground
David Daoud examines an Israeli detonation of Hezbollah's subterranean nerve center at Aita al-Shaab, which caused a 4.1 magnitude seismic event. The complex was originally designed for Hezbollah's planned invasion of the Galilee, a doctrine later mirrored by Hamas on October 7th. Daoud reports that Israeli forces are turning South Lebanon into a buffer zone to eliminate threats. However, he criticizes the Lebanese Armed Forces for failing to demonstrate real will to disarm Hezbollah, noting that 86% of reported LAF weapon seizures consisted merely of militarily insignificant bullets. (5)

Canada Explores Strategic European Union Alliance
Conrad Black evaluates Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's proposal for a unique associate alliance with the European Union. Black notes Canadians would support freer trade and...]]>701falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/streaming-making-jbs-copley-toomey-ben-ur--75126781STREAMING-MAKING-JBS-COPLEY-TOOMEY-BEN-UR.
The Houthi Surge and the Battle for the Red Sea
This broadcast presents a deep historical and geopolitical analysis of the ongoing conflict in Yemen, focusing on the rise of the Houthi rebels and their impact on global trade. The discussion traces the country's modern struggles back to the Suez Crisis and the subsequent Soviet and American interventions that divided the region. It highlights how the Houthi movement challenges the religious and political legitimacy of Saudi Arabia, leading to a stalemate where the Saudis rely on air power due to a fear of ground combat. Additionally, the broadcast examines the humanitarian and strategic crisis in Gaza, questioning the feasibility of Hamas's disarmament amidst shifting Israeli political dynamics. Together, these segments illustrate a Middle East defined by complex tribal loyalties, proxy warfare, and the struggle for control over vital maritime choke points.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75126781Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:48:51 +0000John Batchelor Show.Caption 1700. Yemen mountains of Taizz STREAMING-MAKING-JBS-COPLEY-TOOMEY-BEN-UR. The Houthi Surge and the Battle for the Red Sea This broadcast presents a deep historical and geopolitical analysis of the ongoing conflict in Yemen, focusing on the...STREAMING-MAKING-JBS-COPLEY-TOOMEY-BEN-UR.
The Houthi Surge and the Battle for the Red Sea
This broadcast presents a deep historical and geopolitical analysis of the ongoing conflict in Yemen, focusing on the rise of the Houthi rebels and their impact on global trade. The discussion traces the country's modern struggles back to the Suez Crisis and the subsequent Soviet and American interventions that divided the region. It highlights how the Houthi movement challenges the religious and political legitimacy of Saudi Arabia, leading to a stalemate where the Saudis rely on air power due to a fear of ground combat. Additionally, the broadcast examines the humanitarian and strategic crisis in Gaza, questioning the feasibility of Hamas's disarmament amidst shifting Israeli political dynamics. Together, these segments illustrate a Middle East defined by complex tribal loyalties, proxy warfare, and the struggle for control over vital maritime choke points.]]>3644falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-brics-summit-highlights-internal-geopolitical-fractures-melik-kaylan-gordon-chang-091426--75129459
BRICS Summit Highlights Internal Geopolitical Fractures
Melik Kaylan, co-host Gordon Chang: Kaylan and Chang analyze the BRICS summit in India, characterizing the bloc as an incoherent coalition marked by deep internal rivalries, particularly between China and India. Kaylan explains that while member nations grandstand against Western policies in the Middle East, they lack real unified operational strength. Turning to Turkey, Kaylan argues President Erdoğan pursues neo-Ottoman expansionism across Syria, North Africa, and the Horn of Africa to distract from severe domestic economic weakness. Chang adds that Erdoğan reversed his prior support for Uyghurs to secure Chinese financial backing. (10)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75129459Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:48:20 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION  1865 CALCUTTA BRICS Summit Highlights Internal Geopolitical Fractures Melik Kaylan, co-host Gordon Chang: Kaylan and Chang analyze the BRICS summit in India, characterizing the bloc as an incoherent coalition marked by deep internal...
BRICS Summit Highlights Internal Geopolitical Fractures
Melik Kaylan, co-host Gordon Chang: Kaylan and Chang analyze the BRICS summit in India, characterizing the bloc as an incoherent coalition marked by deep internal rivalries, particularly between China and India. Kaylan explains that while member nations grandstand against Western policies in the Middle East, they lack real unified operational strength. Turning to Turkey, Kaylan argues President Erdoğan pursues neo-Ottoman expansionism across Syria, North Africa, and the Horn of Africa to distract from severe domestic economic weakness. Chang adds that Erdoğan reversed his prior support for Uyghurs to secure Chinese financial backing. (10)]]>1181falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-united-states-secures-historic-venezuelan-petroleum-samuel-ben-ur-venezuela-091426--75129453
United States Secures Historic Venezuelan Petroleum
Samuel Ben-Ur provides updates on Venezuela's political transition and energy sector, detailing a massive 25-year oil agreement executed with interim president Delcy Rodríguez. The deal involves North American companies redeveloping 17 oil fields containing 65 billion barrels of proved reserves, redirecting petroleum exports exclusively to the United States away from China and Russia. Ben-Ur notes that major firms like Chevron will lead a hundred-billion-dollar infrastructure revitalization effort. However, he emphasizes that no firm election date has been established, leaving the political timetable for returning to democratic governance uncertain. (9)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75129453Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:44:27 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION   1895 VENEZUELA United States Secures Historic Venezuelan Petroleum Samuel Ben-Ur provides updates on Venezuela's political transition and energy sector, detailing a massive 25-year oil agreement executed with interim president Delcy...
United States Secures Historic Venezuelan Petroleum
Samuel Ben-Ur provides updates on Venezuela's political transition and energy sector, detailing a massive 25-year oil agreement executed with interim president Delcy Rodríguez. The deal involves North American companies redeveloping 17 oil fields containing 65 billion barrels of proved reserves, redirecting petroleum exports exclusively to the United States away from China and Russia. Ben-Ur notes that major firms like Chevron will lead a hundred-billion-dollar infrastructure revitalization effort. However, he emphasizes that no firm election date has been established, leaving the political timetable for returning to democratic governance uncertain. (9)]]>543falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-john-hardie-091426--75129450
Russian Strikes Target Ukrainian Railway Networks
John Hardie assesses a Russian drone strike targeting a Ukrainian train near the Polish border where international VIPs and former European officials had recently passed. While French officials viewed the strike as intentional intimidation, Hardie notes precise Russian motives remain speculative. Additionally, Hardie analyzes reports surrounding President Trump's statements regarding an energy target ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. He defends Ukraine's strategy of striking Russian oil refineries, explaining that disrupting refined diesel production effectively squeezes Moscow's military budget and creates domestic public pressure. (8)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75129450Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:39:40 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION    1870   KYIV   Russian Strikes Target Ukrainian Railway Networks John Hardie assesses a Russian drone strike targeting a Ukrainian train near the Polish border where international VIPs and former European officials had recently passed....
Russian Strikes Target Ukrainian Railway Networks
John Hardie assesses a Russian drone strike targeting a Ukrainian train near the Polish border where international VIPs and former European officials had recently passed. While French officials viewed the strike as intentional intimidation, Hardie notes precise Russian motives remain speculative. Additionally, Hardie analyzes reports surrounding President Trump's statements regarding an energy target ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. He defends Ukraine's strategy of striking Russian oil refineries, explaining that disrupting refined diesel production effectively squeezes Moscow's military budget and creates domestic public pressure. (8)]]>528falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-economic-analysis-exposes-costs-of-tariffs-veronique-derugy-091426--75129341
Economic Analysis Exposes Costs Of Tariffs
Veronique de Rugy analyzes the economic consequences of trade wars, specifically examining cross-border tariffs between the United States and Canada. She refutes mercantilist arguments, demonstrating that domestic consumers shoulder tariff costs through higher prices and product scarcity rather than foreign producers paying the fees. De Rugy explains that protectionist tariffs harm domestic manufacturing by raising input costs on imported components. She notes that even domestic producers unexposed to foreign competition raise prices when shielded, and highlights how tariffs on Canadian lumber directly elevate American housing costs. (7)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75129341Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:35:23 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION   1905 OREGON Economic Analysis Exposes Costs Of Tariffs Veronique de Rugy analyzes the economic consequences of trade wars, specifically examining cross-border tariffs between the United States and Canada. She refutes mercantilist arguments,...
Economic Analysis Exposes Costs Of Tariffs
Veronique de Rugy analyzes the economic consequences of trade wars, specifically examining cross-border tariffs between the United States and Canada. She refutes mercantilist arguments, demonstrating that domestic consumers shoulder tariff costs through higher prices and product scarcity rather than foreign producers paying the fees. De Rugy explains that protectionist tariffs harm domestic manufacturing by raising input costs on imported components. She notes that even domestic producers unexposed to foreign competition raise prices when shielded, and highlights how tariffs on Canadian lumber directly elevate American housing costs. (7)]]>527falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-canada-explores-strategic-european-union-alliance-conrad-black-091426--75129340
Canada Explores Strategic European Union Alliance
Conrad Black evaluates Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's proposal for a unique associate alliance with the European Union. Black notes Canadians would support freer trade and cultural exchanges, though full political submission to Brussels directives would be rejected. He highlights French President Emmanuel Macron's upcoming meeting with Carney in St. Pierre and Miquelon as a significant recognition of Canadian distinctiveness. Furthermore, Black criticizes U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats and trade deficit claims, pointing out that Canada sells oil at discounted rates and maintains balanced cross-border auto manufacturing integration. (6)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75129340Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:31:45 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION   1943 CHURCHILL IN QUEBEC Canada Explores Strategic European Union Alliance Conrad Black evaluates Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's proposal for a unique associate alliance with the European Union. Black notes Canadians would support...
Canada Explores Strategic European Union Alliance
Conrad Black evaluates Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's proposal for a unique associate alliance with the European Union. Black notes Canadians would support freer trade and cultural exchanges, though full political submission to Brussels directives would be rejected. He highlights French President Emmanuel Macron's upcoming meeting with Carney in St. Pierre and Miquelon as a significant recognition of Canadian distinctiveness. Furthermore, Black criticizes U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats and trade deficit claims, pointing out that Canada sells oil at discounted rates and maintains balanced cross-border auto manufacturing integration. (6)]]>655falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-israeli-forces-detonate-strategic-hezbollah-underground-david-daoud-091426--75129339
Israeli Forces Detonate Strategic Hezbollah Underground
David Daoud examines an Israeli detonation of Hezbollah's subterranean nerve center at Aita al-Shaab, which caused a 4.1 magnitude seismic event. The complex was originally designed for Hezbollah's planned invasion of the Galilee, a doctrine later mirrored by Hamas on October 7th. Daoud reports that Israeli forces are turning South Lebanon into a buffer zone to eliminate threats. However, he criticizes the Lebanese Armed Forces for failing to demonstrate real will to disarm Hezbollah, noting that 86% of reported LAF weapon seizures consisted merely of militarily insignificant bullets. (5)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75129339Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:28:23 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION  1836 BEIRUT Israeli Forces Detonate Strategic Hezbollah Underground David Daoud examines an Israeli detonation of Hezbollah's subterranean nerve center at Aita al-Shaab, which caused a 4.1 magnitude seismic event. The complex was originally...
Israeli Forces Detonate Strategic Hezbollah Underground
David Daoud examines an Israeli detonation of Hezbollah's subterranean nerve center at Aita al-Shaab, which caused a 4.1 magnitude seismic event. The complex was originally designed for Hezbollah's planned invasion of the Galilee, a doctrine later mirrored by Hamas on October 7th. Daoud reports that Israeli forces are turning South Lebanon into a buffer zone to eliminate threats. However, he criticizes the Lebanese Armed Forces for failing to demonstrate real will to disarm Hezbollah, noting that 86% of reported LAF weapon seizures consisted merely of militarily insignificant bullets. (5)]]>1071falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-latin-american-leaders-engage-european-forum-ernesto-araujo-alejandro-pena-esclusa-091426--75129338
Latin American Leaders Engage European Forum
Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa discuss their participation in Slovenia's Bled Strategic Forum, highlighting growing Eastern European engagement with Latin America. Araújo draws parallels between Eastern Europe's 1989 liberation and Latin America's current struggle against narco-socialism. Regarding Venezuela, Peña Esclusa emphasizes that citizens reject interim president Delcy Rodríguez despite opposition leader María Corina Machado's primary victory. Turning to Brazil's upcoming election, Araújo outlines a major judicial scandal tying Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes to a fraudulent banker, severely impacting President Lula da Silva's reelection campaign against Flavio Bolsonaro. (4)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75129338Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:24:55 +0000John Batchelor Show.CSPTION 1930 BRAZILIAN REVOLUTION Latin American Leaders Engage European Forum Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa discuss their participation in Slovenia's Bled Strategic Forum, highlighting growing Eastern European engagement with Latin...
Latin American Leaders Engage European Forum
Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa discuss their participation in Slovenia's Bled Strategic Forum, highlighting growing Eastern European engagement with Latin America. Araújo draws parallels between Eastern Europe's 1989 liberation and Latin America's current struggle against narco-socialism. Regarding Venezuela, Peña Esclusa emphasizes that citizens reject interim president Delcy Rodríguez despite opposition leader María Corina Machado's primary victory. Turning to Brazil's upcoming election, Araújo outlines a major judicial scandal tying Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes to a fraudulent banker, severely impacting President Lula da Silva's reelection campaign against Flavio Bolsonaro. (4)]]>2251falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-historical-roots-shape-modern-yemeni-conflict-gregory-copley-091426--75129067
Historical Roots Shape Modern Yemeni Conflict
Gregory Copley details the deep historical context of Yemen, tracing its lineage from the ancient Sabaean kingdom through the Mutawakkilite Kingdom. He explains how Saudi hostility toward Northern Yemen stems partly from historical Hashemite claims to Mecca and Medina. Copley emphasizes that Northern Yemeni forces are tough professional fighters rather than simple rebel groups, driven to fight for survival against Saudi strikes. He suggests that Washington and London should engage in separate diplomatic negotiations, leveraging Oman's Sultan as a discreet mediator during upcoming visits to negotiate an accommodation and establish regional peace. (3)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75129067Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:21:17 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1962 SOVIET EMBASSY Historical Roots Shape Modern Yemeni Conflict Gregory Copley details the deep historical context of Yemen, tracing its lineage from the ancient Sabaean kingdom through the Mutawakkilite Kingdom. He explains how Saudi...
Historical Roots Shape Modern Yemeni Conflict
Gregory Copley details the deep historical context of Yemen, tracing its lineage from the ancient Sabaean kingdom through the Mutawakkilite Kingdom. He explains how Saudi hostility toward Northern Yemen stems partly from historical Hashemite claims to Mecca and Medina. Copley emphasizes that Northern Yemeni forces are tough professional fighters rather than simple rebel groups, driven to fight for survival against Saudi strikes. He suggests that Washington and London should engage in separate diplomatic negotiations, leveraging Oman's Sultan as a discreet mediator during upcoming visits to negotiate an accommodation and establish regional peace. (3)]]>1181falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-israeli-strikes-target-reconstituting-hamas-leadership-samuel-ben-ur-hamas-091426--75129066

Israeli Strikes Target Reconstituting Hamas Leadership
Samuel Ben-Ur analyzes recent Israel Defense Forces eliminations of key Hamas figures in Gaza, notably Khan Yuniscommander Muhammad Abdul Salam al-Yuzuri. Al-Yuzuri was actively attempting to rebuild the Qassam Brigadesand plan attacks prior to his elimination. Hamas maintains military dominance across thirty percent of the yellow line and remains heavily integrated within civilian population centers. Meanwhile, progress on the Board of Peace disarmament plan remains stalled until after Israeli elections due to political sensitivity surrounding territorial concessions. Ben-Ur notes that voluntary Hamas disarmament is improbable, highlighting alternative stabilization initiatives like pilot zones. (2)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75129066Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:17:18 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1898 GAZA Israeli Strikes Target Reconstituting Hamas Leadership Samuel Ben-Ur analyzes recent Israel Defense Forces eliminations of key Hamas figures in Gaza, notably Khan Yuniscommander Muhammad Abdul Salam al-Yuzuri. Al-Yuzuri was...

Israeli Strikes Target Reconstituting Hamas Leadership
Samuel Ben-Ur analyzes recent Israel Defense Forces eliminations of key Hamas figures in Gaza, notably Khan Yuniscommander Muhammad Abdul Salam al-Yuzuri. Al-Yuzuri was actively attempting to rebuild the Qassam Brigadesand plan attacks prior to his elimination. Hamas maintains military dominance across thirty percent of the yellow line and remains heavily integrated within civilian population centers. Meanwhile, progress on the Board of Peace disarmament plan remains stalled until after Israeli elections due to political sensitivity surrounding territorial concessions. Ben-Ur notes that voluntary Hamas disarmament is improbable, highlighting alternative stabilization initiatives like pilot zones. (2)]]>546falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-houthis-expand-reach-across-strategic-waterways-bridget-toomey-091426--75129065
Houthis Expand Reach Across Strategic Waterways
Bridget Toomey discusses how Houthi rebels rapidly expanded control across Yemen's western coast, seizing the strategic port of Mocha and Perim Island in the Bab el-Mandeb choke point. Yemeni armed forces conducted counter-operations in a designated killbox around Mocha while displaying strikes on Houthi positions. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabiaclosed its critical oil pipeline following drone attacks attributed to Iran-backed Iraqi militias operating in coordination with the Houthis. The Trump administration continues offering intelligence support to Saudi Arabia while maintaining its policy of avoiding direct airstrikes under an existing mutual non-engagement agreement. (1)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75129065Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:14:29 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1962 VS THE EGYPTIANS Houthis Expand Reach Across Strategic Waterways Bridget Toomey discusses how Houthi rebels rapidly expanded control across Yemen's western coast, seizing the strategic port of Mocha and Perim Island in the Bab el-Mandeb...
Houthis Expand Reach Across Strategic Waterways
Bridget Toomey discusses how Houthi rebels rapidly expanded control across Yemen's western coast, seizing the strategic port of Mocha and Perim Island in the Bab el-Mandeb choke point. Yemeni armed forces conducted counter-operations in a designated killbox around Mocha while displaying strikes on Houthi positions. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabiaclosed its critical oil pipeline following drone attacks attributed to Iran-backed Iraqi militias operating in coordination with the Houthis. The Trump administration continues offering intelligence support to Saudi Arabia while maintaining its policy of avoiding direct airstrikes under an existing mutual non-engagement agreement. (1)]]>525falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/theoretical-war-crimes-tribunal-and-the-breakdown-of-international-law-gaius-and-germanicus--75109156Theoretical War Crimes Tribunal and the Breakdown of International Law
Gaius and Germanicus: From Londinium in 92 AD, the hosts discuss a hypothetical tribunal prosecuting American leadership for launching an unprovoked, illegal attack on Iran in 2026. Inspired by radio reports of the 1945 Nurembergtrials, Gaius questions whether Eurasian nations could try Western leaders in absentia. Germanicus adds that by conducting aggressive wars, the United States has shattered the Westphalian legal order it once claimed to defend. Consequently, Eurasian powers and BRICS could formalize alternative international structures that permanently isolate and sanction both the US and Israel. (3)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75109156Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:42:05 +0000John Batchelor Show.1946 TOKYO TRIAL Theoretical War Crimes Tribunal and the Breakdown of International Law Gaius and Germanicus: From Londinium in 92 AD, the hosts discuss a hypothetical tribunal prosecuting American leadership for launching an unprovoked, illegal...Theoretical War Crimes Tribunal and the Breakdown of International Law
Gaius and Germanicus: From Londinium in 92 AD, the hosts discuss a hypothetical tribunal prosecuting American leadership for launching an unprovoked, illegal attack on Iran in 2026. Inspired by radio reports of the 1945 Nurembergtrials, Gaius questions whether Eurasian nations could try Western leaders in absentia. Germanicus adds that by conducting aggressive wars, the United States has shattered the Westphalian legal order it once claimed to defend. Consequently, Eurasian powers and BRICS could formalize alternative international structures that permanently isolate and sanction both the US and Israel. (3)]]>671falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-houthi-red-sea-offensive-exposes-us-strategic-failure-in-the-gulf-aius-and-germanicus--75109154
Houthi Red Sea Offensive Exposes US Strategic Failure in the Gulf
Gaius and Germanicus: Gathered in Londinium in 92 AD, the hosts analyze the worsening Middle Eastern crisis. They focus on the Houthi offensive capturing Mocha and the strategic Bab el-Mandeb choke point, which interdicts Saudi oil transport and pipeline routes. Germanicus compares this swift maneuver to Germany's 1940 invasion of Norway, contending that the United States has been completely outmaneuvered. With global energy flows disrupted and Saudi Arabia forced to rely on ineffective mercenaries, they conclude that American strategic hegemony in the Middle East is rapidly unraveling. (2)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75109154Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:25:50 +0000John Batchelor Show.1641 RED SEA PASSAGE Houthi Red Sea Offensive Exposes US Strategic Failure in the Gulf Gaius and Germanicus: Gathered in Londinium in 92 AD, the hosts analyze the worsening Middle Eastern crisis. They focus on the Houthi offensive capturing Mocha and...
Houthi Red Sea Offensive Exposes US Strategic Failure in the Gulf
Gaius and Germanicus: Gathered in Londinium in 92 AD, the hosts analyze the worsening Middle Eastern crisis. They focus on the Houthi offensive capturing Mocha and the strategic Bab el-Mandeb choke point, which interdicts Saudi oil transport and pipeline routes. Germanicus compares this swift maneuver to Germany's 1940 invasion of Norway, contending that the United States has been completely outmaneuvered. With global energy flows disrupted and Saudi Arabia forced to rely on ineffective mercenaries, they conclude that American strategic hegemony in the Middle East is rapidly unraveling. (2)]]>1586falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-russian-drone-strike-near-boris-johnson-highlights-risk-of-western-escalation-gaius-and-germanicus--75109155
In The Londinium Chronicles, Gaius (John Batchelor) and Germanicus (Michael Vlahos) explore the intersections of Roman history and modern geopolitics.

Russian Drone Strike Near Boris Johnson Highlights Risk of Western Escalation
Gaius and Germanicus: In Londinium during 92 AD, the hosts reflect on 21st-century events from their wine bar. They examine reports of a Russian drone strike occurring near a train carrying former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, David Petraeus, and Carl Bildt near the Ukraine-Poland border. Germanicus argues that Western leaders are engaging in dangerous proxy escalation against Russia while living in a delusional dream world. Comparing current events to the 1939–1940 "Phony War" before the German Blitzkrieg, they warn that uncontrolled escalation threatens a major global conflict. (1)R]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75109155Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:22:20 +0000John Batchelor Show.1918 UKRAINE In The Londinium Chronicles, Gaius (John Batchelor) and Germanicus (Michael Vlahos) explore the intersections of Roman history and modern geopolitics. Russian Drone Strike Near Boris Johnson Highlights Risk of Western Escalation Gaius...
In The Londinium Chronicles, Gaius (John Batchelor) and Germanicus (Michael Vlahos) explore the intersections of Roman history and modern geopolitics.

Russian Drone Strike Near Boris Johnson Highlights Risk of Western Escalation
Gaius and Germanicus: In Londinium during 92 AD, the hosts reflect on 21st-century events from their wine bar. They examine reports of a Russian drone strike occurring near a train carrying former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, David Petraeus, and Carl Bildt near the Ukraine-Poland border. Germanicus argues that Western leaders are engaging in dangerous proxy escalation against Russia while living in a delusional dream world. Comparing current events to the 1939–1940 "Phony War" before the German Blitzkrieg, they warn that uncontrolled escalation threatens a major global conflict. (1)R]]>1230falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-english-cricket-turnaround-under-joe-root-and-antarctic-bird-flu-outbreak-jeremy-zakis--751091601920 LEONARD BAT´S WARWICKSHIRE

English Cricket Turnaround Under Joe Root and Antarctic Bird Flu Outbreak
Jeremy Zakis and John Batchelor discuss the English cricket season and the shift from the aggressive "Bazball" era to traditional test cricket under new captain Joe Root. Following past off-field conduct issues with former captain Ben Stokes, Root led England to a decisive victory against Pakistan, displaying disciplined strategic play. Meanwhile, Stokes is scheduled to join the Adelaide T20 team in Australia. The discussion also highlights an alarming bird flu outbreak that forced the evacuation of Australian Antarctic research stations and caused mass mortality among coastal bird populations in Queensland. (3)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75109160Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:59:23 +0000John Batchelor Show.1920 LEONARD BAT´S WARWICKSHIRE English Cricket Turnaround Under Joe Root and Antarctic Bird Flu Outbreak Jeremy Zakis and John Batchelor discuss the English cricket season and the shift from the aggressive "Bazball" era to traditional test cricket...1920 LEONARD BAT´S WARWICKSHIRE

English Cricket Turnaround Under Joe Root and Antarctic Bird Flu Outbreak
Jeremy Zakis and John Batchelor discuss the English cricket season and the shift from the aggressive "Bazball" era to traditional test cricket under new captain Joe Root. Following past off-field conduct issues with former captain Ben Stokes, Root led England to a decisive victory against Pakistan, displaying disciplined strategic play. Meanwhile, Stokes is scheduled to join the Adelaide T20 team in Australia. The discussion also highlights an alarming bird flu outbreak that forced the evacuation of Australian Antarctic research stations and caused mass mortality among coastal bird populations in Queensland. (3)]]>507falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-early-emergence-of-venomous-snakes-and-aggressive-magpies-in-new-south-wales-jeremy-zakis--751091621382 MAGPIES
Early Emergence of Venomous Snakes and Aggressive Magpies in New South Wales
Jeremy Zakis and John Batchelor examine how premature warm weather has disrupted local wildlife behavior across New South Wales. Municipal councils in regions like Wagga Wagga have issued public safety warnings due to brown snakes and tiger snakes emerging months early from winter slumber. Concurrently, local magpies are initiating swooping season ahead of schedule, prompting safety guidelines for pedestrians and cyclists to prevent territorial attacks. The broadcast also touches on local community reactions, including elevated council warning signs, swooping tracking maps, and behavioral observations of a family pet spoodle named Dallas. (3)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75109162Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:56:38 +0000John Batchelor Show.1382 MAGPIES Early Emergence of Venomous Snakes and Aggressive Magpies in New South Wales Jeremy Zakis and John Batchelor examine how premature warm weather has disrupted local wildlife behavior across New South Wales. Municipal councils in regions...1382 MAGPIES
Early Emergence of Venomous Snakes and Aggressive Magpies in New South Wales
Jeremy Zakis and John Batchelor examine how premature warm weather has disrupted local wildlife behavior across New South Wales. Municipal councils in regions like Wagga Wagga have issued public safety warnings due to brown snakes and tiger snakes emerging months early from winter slumber. Concurrently, local magpies are initiating swooping season ahead of schedule, prompting safety guidelines for pedestrians and cyclists to prevent territorial attacks. The broadcast also touches on local community reactions, including elevated council warning signs, swooping tracking maps, and behavioral observations of a family pet spoodle named Dallas. (3)]]>807falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-unseasonal-winter-heatwave-and-bushfires-strike-australia-under-el-nino-jeremy-zakis--75109161Unseasonal Winter Heatwave and Bushfires Strike Australia Under El Niño
Jeremy Zakis and John Batchelor analyze severe meteorological anomalies across Australia caused by an intense El Niño pattern. Despite remaining in winter, Queensland experienced over 180 bushfires, including a major wilderness blaze in the Lockyer Valley that threatened the Warrego Highway. Southeastern Australia recorded its warmest winter in 167 years of record-keeping, with daytime temperatures in New South Wales reaching between 75 and 80 degrees. Meteorologists struggle with forecast accuracy as rapidly shifting weather patterns disrupt conventional climate models, while large ocean swells impact the California coastline. (1)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75109161Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:49:15 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1905 OCEAN BEACH SYDNEY Unseasonal Winter Heatwave and Bushfires Strike Australia Under El Niño Jeremy Zakis and John Batchelor analyze severe meteorological anomalies across Australia caused by an intense El Niño pattern. Despite remaining in...Unseasonal Winter Heatwave and Bushfires Strike Australia Under El Niño
Jeremy Zakis and John Batchelor analyze severe meteorological anomalies across Australia caused by an intense El Niño pattern. Despite remaining in winter, Queensland experienced over 180 bushfires, including a major wilderness blaze in the Lockyer Valley that threatened the Warrego Highway. Southeastern Australia recorded its warmest winter in 167 years of record-keeping, with daytime temperatures in New South Wales reaching between 75 and 80 degrees. Meteorologists struggle with forecast accuracy as rapidly shifting weather patterns disrupt conventional climate models, while large ocean swells impact the California coastline. (1)]]>566falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-dion-s-revolution-and-plato-s-philosophical-legacy-james-romm-plato-and-the-tyrant--75108923UNDATED ROMAN PLATO ACADEMY

Dion's Revolution And Plato's Philosophical Legacy
James Romm, Part Two: Romm details Dion's invasion of Syracuse to overthrow Dionysius II. Dion was welcomed as a liberator but clashed with populist fleet commander Heraclides. Dion ultimately orchestrated Heraclides's political murder, plunging Dion into deep depression before he was assassinated by Callippus, a fellow Academy student. Dionysius II later returned to power but abdicated when Corinthian general Timoleon arrived with a mercenary army. Dionysius lived out his remaining years peacefully in Corinth as a music teacher, inspiring the ancient proverb "Dionysius is in Corinth." Romm examines how Plutarch and Plato sought to protect the Academy's reputation despite these political failures. The discussion explores the Republic, including the hierarchy of regimes, the Allegory of the Cave, and the Myth of Er. Finally, Romm assesses Plato's Epistles, noting how the Seventh Letter defended Dion. (2)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75108923Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:23:23 +0000John Batchelor Show.UNDATED ROMAN PLATO ACADEMY Dion's Revolution And Plato's Philosophical Legacy James Romm, Part Two: Romm details Dion's invasion of Syracuse to overthrow Dionysius II. Dion was welcomed as a liberator but clashed with populist fleet commander...UNDATED ROMAN PLATO ACADEMY

Dion's Revolution And Plato's Philosophical Legacy
James Romm, Part Two: Romm details Dion's invasion of Syracuse to overthrow Dionysius II. Dion was welcomed as a liberator but clashed with populist fleet commander Heraclides. Dion ultimately orchestrated Heraclides's political murder, plunging Dion into deep depression before he was assassinated by Callippus, a fellow Academy student. Dionysius II later returned to power but abdicated when Corinthian general Timoleon arrived with a mercenary army. Dionysius lived out his remaining years peacefully in Corinth as a music teacher, inspiring the ancient proverb "Dionysius is in Corinth." Romm examines how Plutarch and Plato sought to protect the Academy's reputation despite these political failures. The discussion explores the Republic, including the hierarchy of regimes, the Allegory of the Cave, and the Myth of Er. Finally, Romm assesses Plato's Epistles, noting how the Seventh Letter defended Dion. (2)]]>2246falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-plato-witnessed-syracuse-s-rise-of-tyranny-james-romm-plato-and-the-tyrant--751089211898 school of Plato
Plato Witnessed Syracuse's Rise Of Tyranny
James Romm, Bard College, author of Plato and the Tyrant: The Fall of Greece's Greatest Dynasty and the Making of a Philosophic Masterpiece, Part One: Host John Batchelor interviews Romm regarding Dionysius the Elder's rise to power as archon of Syracuse following the Peloponnesian War. Dionysius consolidated rule using a fortified island peninsula and an unorthodox double marriage on a single day, creating fierce family rivalries. Syracusan court life became notorious for excessive feasting, heavy drinking, and luxury. Plato made three visits to Syracuse, initially connecting through Dion, the ruler's brother-in-law. After Dionysius I died, Dion invited Plato to tutor Dionysius the Younger toward enlightened constitutional governance. However, Dionysius II grew suspicious of Dion's letters to Carthaginian diplomats, exiling Dion and placing Plato under house arrest. Plato was eventually rescued by Archytas of Tarentum. Romm explains that these chaotic Syracusan political experiences directly informed Plato's depiction of tyranny and the philosopher-king in the Republic. (1)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75108921Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:19:14 +0000John Batchelor Show.1898 school of Plato Plato Witnessed Syracuse's Rise Of Tyranny James Romm, Bard College, author of Plato and the Tyrant: The Fall of Greece's Greatest Dynasty and the Making of a Philosophic Masterpiece, Part One: Host John Batchelor interviews Romm...1898 school of Plato
Plato Witnessed Syracuse's Rise Of Tyranny
James Romm, Bard College, author of Plato and the Tyrant: The Fall of Greece's Greatest Dynasty and the Making of a Philosophic Masterpiece, Part One: Host John Batchelor interviews Romm regarding Dionysius the Elder's rise to power as archon of Syracuse following the Peloponnesian War. Dionysius consolidated rule using a fortified island peninsula and an unorthodox double marriage on a single day, creating fierce family rivalries. Syracusan court life became notorious for excessive feasting, heavy drinking, and luxury. Plato made three visits to Syracuse, initially connecting through Dion, the ruler's brother-in-law. After Dionysius I died, Dion invited Plato to tutor Dionysius the Younger toward enlightened constitutional governance. However, Dionysius II grew suspicious of Dion's letters to Carthaginian diplomats, exiling Dion and placing Plato under house arrest. Plato was eventually rescued by Archytas of Tarentum. Romm explains that these chaotic Syracusan political experiences directly informed Plato's depiction of tyranny and the philosopher-king in the Republic. (1)]]>2260falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-cleveland-s-second-term-confronts-national-crises-troy-senik-a-man-of-iron--75108924CAPTION 1892 FOR THE RE-ELECTION.

Cleveland's Second Term Confronts National Crises
Troy Senik, Part Two: Senik details Grover Cleveland's return to the presidency in 1892, making him the only U.S.president to serve non-consecutive terms. His second term was immediately defined by the Panic of 1893, a severe economic depression fueled by gold reserves depletion and monetary instability surrounding bimetallism. Cleveland defended the gold standard, alienating populist Democrats led by William Jennings Bryan. In 1893, Cleveland underwent secret surgery aboard a yacht to remove a cancerous growth from his upper jaw, keeping it hidden from the public and Vice President Adlai Stevenson. On foreign policy, Cleveland expanded the Monroe Doctrine during a Venezuelan border dispute with Great Britain and opposed German aggression in Samoa. However, he strongly condemned the illicit overthrow of Hawaii's monarchy by American sugar planters. In retirement at Princeton, Cleveland interacted with Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt, leaving a legacy of incorruptible integrity. (2)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75108924Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:07:17 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1892 FOR THE RE-ELECTION. Cleveland's Second Term Confronts National Crises Troy Senik, Part Two: Senik details Grover Cleveland's return to the presidency in 1892, making him the only U.S.president to serve non-consecutive terms. His second...CAPTION 1892 FOR THE RE-ELECTION.

Cleveland's Second Term Confronts National Crises
Troy Senik, Part Two: Senik details Grover Cleveland's return to the presidency in 1892, making him the only U.S.president to serve non-consecutive terms. His second term was immediately defined by the Panic of 1893, a severe economic depression fueled by gold reserves depletion and monetary instability surrounding bimetallism. Cleveland defended the gold standard, alienating populist Democrats led by William Jennings Bryan. In 1893, Cleveland underwent secret surgery aboard a yacht to remove a cancerous growth from his upper jaw, keeping it hidden from the public and Vice President Adlai Stevenson. On foreign policy, Cleveland expanded the Monroe Doctrine during a Venezuelan border dispute with Great Britain and opposed German aggression in Samoa. However, he strongly condemned the illicit overthrow of Hawaii's monarchy by American sugar planters. In retirement at Princeton, Cleveland interacted with Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt, leaving a legacy of incorruptible integrity. (2)]]>2361falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-grover-cleveland-restrains-congress-through-vetoes-troy-senik-a-man-of-iron-hour--75108922
Grover Cleveland Restrains Congress Through Vetoes
Troy Senik, author of A Man of Iron: The Turbulent Life and Improbable Presidency of Grover Cleveland, Part One: Senik discusses Grover Cleveland taking office in 1885 as the 22nd President, establishing an executive style focused on restraining legislative excess through 414 first-term vetoes. Raised by a minister father, Cleveland brought strict moral righteousness to federal governance, pushing for reduced tariff rates to combat corporate collusion and upholding civil service reform despite pushback from Democratic partisans. He aggressively vetoed fraudulent Civil War pensions to preserve the integrity of actual veterans' sacrifices. Senik outlines Cleveland's background, including his self-taught legal career in Buffalo, service as Erie County sheriff and hangman, and reformist tenure as mayor. His first administration managed complex national issues, including the Dawes Act regarding Native American lands, Chinese exclusion laws to limit violence, and monetary debates over bimetallism. Cleveland's presidency was also reshaped by his marriage to Frances Folsom. (1)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75108922Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:03:52 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTIION 1885 FIRST TERM Grover Cleveland Restrains Congress Through Vetoes Troy Senik, author of A Man of Iron: The Turbulent Life and Improbable Presidency of Grover Cleveland, Part One: Senik discusses Grover Cleveland taking office in 1885 as the...
Grover Cleveland Restrains Congress Through Vetoes
Troy Senik, author of A Man of Iron: The Turbulent Life and Improbable Presidency of Grover Cleveland, Part One: Senik discusses Grover Cleveland taking office in 1885 as the 22nd President, establishing an executive style focused on restraining legislative excess through 414 first-term vetoes. Raised by a minister father, Cleveland brought strict moral righteousness to federal governance, pushing for reduced tariff rates to combat corporate collusion and upholding civil service reform despite pushback from Democratic partisans. He aggressively vetoed fraudulent Civil War pensions to preserve the integrity of actual veterans' sacrifices. Senik outlines Cleveland's background, including his self-taught legal career in Buffalo, service as Erie County sheriff and hangman, and reformist tenure as mayor. His first administration managed complex national issues, including the Dawes Act regarding Native American lands, Chinese exclusion laws to limit violence, and monetary debates over bimetallism. Cleveland's presidency was also reshaped by his marriage to Frances Folsom. (1)]]>2339falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-tragic-abbey-gate-bombing-ends-withdrawal-jerry-dunleavy-james-hasson-kabal1--75096456Tragic Abbey Gate Bombing Ends Withdrawal
Jerry Dunleavy and James Hasson, Part Two: US Marines and 82nd Airborne soldiers manage overwhelming, hazardous crowds at Hamid Karzai International Airport's perimeter gates. State Department delays and shifting visa guidelines create immense confusion, prompting the CIA to utilize Afghan National Strike Units (NSU) to secure the airfield. On August 26, 2021, freed ISIS-K terrorist Abdul Rahman al-Logari detonates a suicide bomb at Abbey Gate, despite Marine snipers previously spotting a suspect matching intelligence descriptions. The tragic blast kills 13 USservice members and roughly 170 Afghan civilians, concluding a turbulent withdrawal marked by significant intelligence warnings and procedural failures. (2)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75096456Sun, 13 Sep 2026 01:51:06 +0000John Batchelor Show.1900 KABUL Tragic Abbey Gate Bombing Ends Withdrawal Jerry Dunleavy and James Hasson, Part Two: US Marines and 82nd Airborne soldiers manage overwhelming, hazardous crowds at Hamid Karzai International Airport's perimeter gates. State Department...Tragic Abbey Gate Bombing Ends Withdrawal
Jerry Dunleavy and James Hasson, Part Two: US Marines and 82nd Airborne soldiers manage overwhelming, hazardous crowds at Hamid Karzai International Airport's perimeter gates. State Department delays and shifting visa guidelines create immense confusion, prompting the CIA to utilize Afghan National Strike Units (NSU) to secure the airfield. On August 26, 2021, freed ISIS-K terrorist Abdul Rahman al-Logari detonates a suicide bomb at Abbey Gate, despite Marine snipers previously spotting a suspect matching intelligence descriptions. The tragic blast kills 13 USservice members and roughly 170 Afghan civilians, concluding a turbulent withdrawal marked by significant intelligence warnings and procedural failures. (2)]]>2226falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-military-warnings-unheeded-before-kabul-evacuation-jerry-dunleavy-james-hasson-kabul--75096457
Military Warnings Unheeded Before Kabul Evacuation
Jerry Dunleavy and James Hasson, authors of Kabul: The Untold Story of Biden's Fiasco and the American Warriors Who Fought to the End, Part One: Diplomat Zalmay Khalilzad negotiates the 2020 Doha agreement with the Taliban, marginalizing the Afghan national government. Although military leaders strongly urge retaining Bagram Airfield as a defensible hub for evacuation, President Biden enforces a strict 600-troop limit, forcing Bagram's abandonment. Administration officials repeatedly promote an inflated figure of 300,000 Afghan security forces, disregarding widespread corruption and non-existent "ghost units." Consequently, closing Bagram releases thousands of Taliban, al-Qaeda, and ISIS-K prisoners. Delays by the State Department in declaring a Non-combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) trigger catastrophic chaos at Hamid Karzai International Airport as Kabul falls. (1)

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75096457Sun, 13 Sep 2026 01:47:04 +0000John Batchelor Show.1842 KABUL Military Warnings Unheeded Before Kabul Evacuation Jerry Dunleavy and James Hasson, authors of Kabul: The Untold Story of Biden's Fiasco and the American Warriors Who Fought to the End, Part One: Diplomat Zalmay Khalilzad negotiates the...
Military Warnings Unheeded Before Kabul Evacuation
Jerry Dunleavy and James Hasson, authors of Kabul: The Untold Story of Biden's Fiasco and the American Warriors Who Fought to the End, Part One: Diplomat Zalmay Khalilzad negotiates the 2020 Doha agreement with the Taliban, marginalizing the Afghan national government. Although military leaders strongly urge retaining Bagram Airfield as a defensible hub for evacuation, President Biden enforces a strict 600-troop limit, forcing Bagram's abandonment. Administration officials repeatedly promote an inflated figure of 300,000 Afghan security forces, disregarding widespread corruption and non-existent "ghost units." Consequently, closing Bagram releases thousands of Taliban, al-Qaeda, and ISIS-K prisoners. Delays by the State Department in declaring a Non-combatant Evacuation Operation (NEO) trigger catastrophic chaos at Hamid Karzai International Airport as Kabul falls. (1)

]]>2245falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-ancient-proxy-wars-precede-bronze-collapse-eric-h-cline-love-war-diplomacy--75096455Eric H. Cline, Part Two: The Amarna archive exposes intense proxy warfare between Egypt and the Hittite Empireacross Canaanite city-states. King Rib-Hadda of Byblos writes over 60 desperate letters pleading for Egyptian archers against Hittite-backed rulers Abdi-Ashirta and Aziru of Amurru. Concurrently, Abdi-Heba of Jerusalem reports constant siege and regional conflict to the Pharaoh. Social network analysis highlights the critical role of royal messengers in maintaining international connections. Ultimately, this interconnected Late Bronze Age globalized network collapses around 1177 BCE due to mega-droughts, famines, earthquakes, and invasions by the mysterious Sea Peoples, initiating a 400-year Dark Age. (2)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75096455Sun, 13 Sep 2026 01:44:10 +0000John Batchelor Show.Ancient Proxy Wars Precede Bronze Collapse Eric H. Cline, Part Two: The Amarna archive exposes intense proxy warfare between Egypt and the Hittite Empireacross Canaanite city-states. King Rib-Hadda of Byblos writes over 60 desperate letters pleading...Eric H. Cline, Part Two: The Amarna archive exposes intense proxy warfare between Egypt and the Hittite Empireacross Canaanite city-states. King Rib-Hadda of Byblos writes over 60 desperate letters pleading for Egyptian archers against Hittite-backed rulers Abdi-Ashirta and Aziru of Amurru. Concurrently, Abdi-Heba of Jerusalem reports constant siege and regional conflict to the Pharaoh. Social network analysis highlights the critical role of royal messengers in maintaining international connections. Ultimately, this interconnected Late Bronze Age globalized network collapses around 1177 BCE due to mega-droughts, famines, earthquakes, and invasions by the mysterious Sea Peoples, initiating a 400-year Dark Age. (2)]]>2244falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-bronze-age-clay-tablets-uncover-diplomacy-eric-h-cline-author-of-love-war-and-diplomacy-the-discovery-eric-cline-love-war-diplomacy--750964511842
Bronze Age Clay Tablets Uncover Diplomacy
Eric H. Cline, author of Love, War, and Diplomacy: The Discovery of the Amarna Letters and the Bronze Age World They Revealed, Part One: Discovered in 1886 at Amarna, Egypt, the Amarna letters consist of roughly 380 clay tablets written in Akkadian cuneiform from the 14th century BCE. British Egyptologists Archibald Henry Sayce and E. A. Wallis Budge compete to acquire these artifacts for the British Museum. German scholar Hugo Winckler and the "Young Berliners" lead the scientific breakthrough in translating and categorizing the archives. The correspondence reveals complex diplomatic exchanges between Pharaohs Amenhotep III and Akhenaten and rival great powers in Babylon, Assyria, and the Hittite Empire. Significantly, the archives contain the earliest non-biblical references to CanaaniteJerusalem under King Abdi-Heba. (1)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75096451Sun, 13 Sep 2026 01:40:29 +0000John Batchelor Show.1842 Bronze Age Clay Tablets Uncover Diplomacy Eric H. Cline, author of Love, War, and Diplomacy: The Discovery of the Amarna Letters and the Bronze Age World They Revealed, Part One: Discovered in 1886 at Amarna, Egypt, the Amarna letters consist of...1842
Bronze Age Clay Tablets Uncover Diplomacy
Eric H. Cline, author of Love, War, and Diplomacy: The Discovery of the Amarna Letters and the Bronze Age World They Revealed, Part One: Discovered in 1886 at Amarna, Egypt, the Amarna letters consist of roughly 380 clay tablets written in Akkadian cuneiform from the 14th century BCE. British Egyptologists Archibald Henry Sayce and E. A. Wallis Budge compete to acquire these artifacts for the British Museum. German scholar Hugo Winckler and the "Young Berliners" lead the scientific breakthrough in translating and categorizing the archives. The correspondence reveals complex diplomatic exchanges between Pharaohs Amenhotep III and Akhenaten and rival great powers in Babylon, Assyria, and the Hittite Empire. Significantly, the archives contain the earliest non-biblical references to CanaaniteJerusalem under King Abdi-Heba. (1)]]>2238falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-rogue-diplomat-shifts-allegiance-to-king-dennis-sewell-cromwell-s-spy--75096447Rogue Diplomat Shifts Allegiance To King
Dennis Sewell, Part Two: In 1655, George Downing negotiates a secret treaty with France's Cardinal Mazarin, conducting late-night discussions entirely in Latin. Later appointed ambassador to Holland, Downing conducts economic espionage to undermine Dutch commercial maritime dominance. Following Oliver Cromwell's death and the collapse of Richard Cromwell's regime, Downing opportunistically offers his intelligence services to the exiled King Charles II. Upon the Restoration, Downing secures royal favor by ruthlessly hunting down and capturing the regicides who signed Charles I's death warrant. Through political maneuverings, espionage, and property acquisition, Downing amasses immense wealth and leaves his mark on Downing Street. (2)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75096447Sun, 13 Sep 2026 01:25:24 +0000John Batchelor Show.1658 NEW MODEL ARMY Rogue Diplomat Shifts Allegiance To King Dennis Sewell, Part Two: In 1655, George Downing negotiates a secret treaty with France's Cardinal Mazarin, conducting late-night discussions entirely in Latin. Later appointed ambassador to...Rogue Diplomat Shifts Allegiance To King
Dennis Sewell, Part Two: In 1655, George Downing negotiates a secret treaty with France's Cardinal Mazarin, conducting late-night discussions entirely in Latin. Later appointed ambassador to Holland, Downing conducts economic espionage to undermine Dutch commercial maritime dominance. Following Oliver Cromwell's death and the collapse of Richard Cromwell's regime, Downing opportunistically offers his intelligence services to the exiled King Charles II. Upon the Restoration, Downing secures royal favor by ruthlessly hunting down and capturing the regicides who signed Charles I's death warrant. Through political maneuverings, espionage, and property acquisition, Downing amasses immense wealth and leaves his mark on Downing Street. (2)]]>2232falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-harvard-scholar-leads-cromwell-military-intelligence-dennis-sewell-cromwells-spy--75096453Harvard Scholar Leads Cromwell Military Intelligence
Dennis Sewell, author of Cromwell's Spy: From the American Colonies to the English Civil War, Part One: George Downing, a graduate of Harvard College's first class, demonstrates exceptional fluency in conversational Latin. After returning to England, Downing joins Oliver Cromwell's New Model Army as a chaplain and preacher. Recognizing Downing's combination of intelligence and cold-blooded ruthlessness, Cromwell appoints him Scoutmaster General, heading military intelligence. Downing builds extensive spy networks in Edinburgh during the English Civil Wars and secures administrative control over Scotland using New England Puritans. Furthermore, Downing arranges for captured Scottish prisoners of war to be shipped as forced labor to Massachusetts ironworks and Barbados sugar plantations while acquiring valuable London real estate. (1)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75096453Sun, 13 Sep 2026 01:20:00 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1653 CROMWELL MOCKED Harvard Scholar Leads Cromwell Military Intelligence Dennis Sewell, author of Cromwell's Spy: From the American Colonies to the English Civil War, Part One: George Downing, a graduate of Harvard College's first class,...Harvard Scholar Leads Cromwell Military Intelligence
Dennis Sewell, author of Cromwell's Spy: From the American Colonies to the English Civil War, Part One: George Downing, a graduate of Harvard College's first class, demonstrates exceptional fluency in conversational Latin. After returning to England, Downing joins Oliver Cromwell's New Model Army as a chaplain and preacher. Recognizing Downing's combination of intelligence and cold-blooded ruthlessness, Cromwell appoints him Scoutmaster General, heading military intelligence. Downing builds extensive spy networks in Edinburgh during the English Civil Wars and secures administrative control over Scotland using New England Puritans. Furthermore, Downing arranges for captured Scottish prisoners of war to be shipped as forced labor to Massachusetts ironworks and Barbados sugar plantations while acquiring valuable London real estate. (1)]]>2235falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-harding-wins-landslide-following-heated-conventions-david-pietrusza-1920--75096450Harding Wins Landslide Following Heated Conventions
David Pietrusza, Part Two: The 1920 Democratic National Convention in San Francisco requires 44 grueling ballots under the two-thirds rule to select Ohio Governor James M. Cox, pairing him with vice-presidential nominee Franklin D. Roosevelt. The campaign unfolds amid national unrest, highlighted by anarchist bombings targeting Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer and Socialist Eugene V. Debs running from prison. Warren G. Harding secures a massive landslide victory, garnering 16 million votes and 404 electoral votes after running a front-porch campaign in Marion, Ohio. Following Harding's death in 1923, Calvin Coolidge assumes the presidency, restoring public trust before Herbert Hoover and FDR shape subsequent presidential eras. (2)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75096450Sun, 13 Sep 2026 01:16:31 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION COOLIDGE AND THE BANKERS Harding Wins Landslide Following Heated Conventions David Pietrusza, Part Two: The 1920 Democratic National Convention in San Francisco requires 44 grueling ballots under the two-thirds rule to select Ohio Governor...Harding Wins Landslide Following Heated Conventions
David Pietrusza, Part Two: The 1920 Democratic National Convention in San Francisco requires 44 grueling ballots under the two-thirds rule to select Ohio Governor James M. Cox, pairing him with vice-presidential nominee Franklin D. Roosevelt. The campaign unfolds amid national unrest, highlighted by anarchist bombings targeting Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer and Socialist Eugene V. Debs running from prison. Warren G. Harding secures a massive landslide victory, garnering 16 million votes and 404 electoral votes after running a front-porch campaign in Marion, Ohio. Following Harding's death in 1923, Calvin Coolidge assumes the presidency, restoring public trust before Herbert Hoover and FDR shape subsequent presidential eras. (2)]]>2245falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-presidents-converge-during-critical-election-year-david-pietrusza-1920--75096446Presidents Converge During Critical Election Year
David Pietrusza, author of 1920: The Year of the Six Presidents, Part One: Woodrow Wilson suffers a debilitating stroke in October 1919, leaving him incapacitated while his wife and physician obscure his true condition. Wilson remains obsessed with passing the League of Nations, which becomes the defining battleground of the 1920 presidential election. Former President Theodore Roosevelt, a fierce critic of Wilson's foreign policy neutrality, passes away in January 1919. Meanwhile, Senator Warren G. Harding emerges as an agreeable, moderate contender from Ohio. Prominent vice-presidential hopefuls emerge, including ambitious Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt and Massachusetts Governor Calvin Coolidge. Additionally, humanitarian food administrator Herbert Hoover attracts interest from both major political parties. (1)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75096446Sun, 13 Sep 2026 01:13:05 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION TAFT, HARDING, ROBERT LINCOLN Presidents Converge During Critical Election Year David Pietrusza, author of 1920: The Year of the Six Presidents, Part One: Woodrow Wilson suffers a debilitating stroke in October 1919, leaving him incapacitated...Presidents Converge During Critical Election Year
David Pietrusza, author of 1920: The Year of the Six Presidents, Part One: Woodrow Wilson suffers a debilitating stroke in October 1919, leaving him incapacitated while his wife and physician obscure his true condition. Wilson remains obsessed with passing the League of Nations, which becomes the defining battleground of the 1920 presidential election. Former President Theodore Roosevelt, a fierce critic of Wilson's foreign policy neutrality, passes away in January 1919. Meanwhile, Senator Warren G. Harding emerges as an agreeable, moderate contender from Ohio. Prominent vice-presidential hopefuls emerge, including ambitious Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt and Massachusetts Governor Calvin Coolidge. Additionally, humanitarian food administrator Herbert Hoover attracts interest from both major political parties. (1)]]>2234falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/contents-of-the-john-batchelor-show-9-11-2026-global-currents-from-mission-history-to-interstellar-visitors--75079407CONTENTS OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW,  9-11-2026

Global Currents: From Mission History to Interstellar Visitors

This broadcast overview explores a diverse range of current events and cultural history, beginning with a look at California's coastal missions and the potential impact of a super El Niño. The narrative transitions into legal and political updates, specifically addressing mail-in ballot validation and the preservation of a historic casino sign in Las Vegas. Economic and geopolitical concerns are highlighted through rising fuel prices and military tensions at Middle Easternshipping choke points. Scientific discussions follow, covering the geological formation of Italy, the growth of commercial space travel, and the study of interstellar comets. Finally, the broadcast highlights a literary biography of George Sand, celebrating her as a groundbreaking French novelist and intellectual.

California History Disasters And Ocean Swells
Jeff Bliss speaks from San Luis Obispo, describing the 1772 Spanish mission built to project military and religious control in early California. Reflecting on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, he recalls being in San Luis Obispo preparing to fly to San Francisco when the attacks occurred, noting how generational memory of the event has shifted over time. Additionally, he discusses the severe damage along the Southern California coastline caused by Hurricane Marie's high heat, humidity, and massive swells that eroded beaches and threatened Amtrak rail lines. Finally, he highlights efforts to restore the iconic Circus Circus clown sign in Las Vegas. (1)


Legal Challenges To Postal Voting Rules
Richard Epstein analyzes the appellate court decision halting the Trump administration's proposed Postal Service mail-in voting rules. Epstein argues that while the government claims postal regulatory authority to combat potential fraud, applying restrictive envelope and documentation requirements acts as a harmful monopoly power over state election procedures. He emphasizes that the Postal Service lacks the necessary equipment, programs, or execution capability to process millions of ballots neutrally before the election, risking widespread voter disqualification. Epstein also criticizes President Trump's campaign promise to distribute $5,000 checks to adult citizens if Republicans win Congress, calling it an unfeasible and populist bribe. (2)Inflation Pressures And Local Pennsylvania Elections
Jim McTague reports on economic and political developments in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Rising gas prices—reaching $4.26 at Costco and up to $4.60 elsewhere—alongside diesel exceeding $6 per gallon, are squeezing family budgets and slowing retail activity across the region. Dining out costs have also increased substantially. On the political front, McTague discusses a visit from a campaign canvasser for Republican state representative candidate Tom Jones, who is challenging incumbent Democrat Malone. Notably, the canvasser actively avoided discussing Donald Trump, highlighting how local candidates in this traditionally Republican county are downplaying national party affiliations. (3)


Wines And Cuisine Of Monferrato Italy
Lorenzo Fiori explores the Monferrato region in Piedmont, Italy, highlighting its picturesque landscape of rolling hills, vineyards, and historic villages. He details the region's rich viticultural offerings, including Barbera red wines, Dolcetto, white wines such as Gavi, Cortese, and Arneis, as well as Asti Spumante and Vermouth. Fiori also describes regional culinary specialties, such as agnolotti—stuffed meat pasta served with butter, sage, or roast sauce—alongside beef tartare, truffles, and amaretti biscuits paired with Moscato d'Asti. He recommends visiting during September and October to experience the vibrant autumn colors, ideal weather, and seasonal food pairings. (4)











Small Business Trends And AI Concerns
Gene Marks discusses current economic conditions, noting strong corporate profits alongside owner concerns over rising regulations and labor costs. Warning of inevitable market contractions, he advises business owners to build cash reserves and credit lines. Marks also addresses workplace artificial intelligence trends, observing that younger workers often fear AI job displacement due to economic uncertainty, driving higher enrollment in trade and technical schools. Furthermore, he notes widespread distrust among business owners toward big tech executives regarding data privacy and security, even as businesses selectively adopt AI tools to enhance productivity. (5)


Literary Legacy Of Novelist George Sand
Fiona Sampson, author of Becoming George, Part Two: Sampson discusses French author George Sand (Aurore Dupin), examining her distinct appearance, unconventional attire, and public identity in 19th-century Paris. Sand broke social taboos through her independent lifestyle, extramarital affairs, and progressive writings on women, ecology, and working-class lives. Sampson outlines Sand's complex personal relationships, including her tense dynamic with her daughter Solange, her supportive role for her son Maurice, and her nine-year relationship with composer Frédéric Chopin, whose artistic output she enabled. Additionally, Sampson highlights Sand's deep literary friendship and correspondence with Gustave Flaubert and her enduring influence on modern literature. (6)

 
Nuclear Proliferation And Orbital Space Warfare
Henry Sokolski examines non-proliferation concerns surrounding Saudi Arabia's pursuit of domestic nuclear power and uranium enrichment capabilities. He questions proposed inspection arrangements and "black box" proposals, highlighting technical limits in detecting clandestine material diversion and warning of security risks in active war zones. Turning to space security, Sokolski describes a war game simulating a 2039 crisis between the United States and China over space-based interceptor networks like "Golden Dome." He warns that orbital systems designed for missile defense could also be deployed offensively to conduct space launch blockades or disable satellites, urging public debate over primary orbital military missions. (7)


Commercial Space Boom And Planetary Exploration
Bob Zimmerman, author of the 2017 policy paper Capitalism in Space, outlines a commercial space boom, predicting 14 operational rockets launching by early 2027—half of them American—which will significantly lower orbital launch costs and expand private enterprise. He details corporate developments involving Firefly, Relativity, Vast's commercial space station plans, and Europe's Exploration Company. Zimmerman also highlights India's efforts to privatize its space sector under Prime Minister Modi. Moving to planetary exploration, he notes the Curiosity rover's milestone climb up Mount Sharp on Mars, past discoveries of unique interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, and Chandra X-ray Observatoryfindings revealing low-energy X-ray objects across distant galaxies. (8)V









]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75079407Sat, 12 Sep 2026 01:17:55 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION  JANUARY 1960 CONTENTS OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW,  9-11-2026 Global Currents: From Mission History to Interstellar Visitors This broadcast overview explores a diverse range of current events and cultural history, beginning with a look at...CONTENTS OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW,  9-11-2026

Global Currents: From Mission History to Interstellar Visitors

This broadcast overview explores a diverse range of current events and cultural history, beginning with a look at California's coastal missions and the potential impact of a super El Niño. The narrative transitions into legal and political updates, specifically addressing mail-in ballot validation and the preservation of a historic casino sign in Las Vegas. Economic and geopolitical concerns are highlighted through rising fuel prices and military tensions at Middle Easternshipping choke points. Scientific discussions follow, covering the geological formation of Italy, the growth of commercial space travel, and the study of interstellar comets. Finally, the broadcast highlights a literary biography of George Sand, celebrating her as a groundbreaking French novelist and intellectual.

California History Disasters And Ocean Swells
Jeff Bliss speaks from San Luis Obispo, describing the 1772 Spanish mission built to project military and religious control in early California. Reflecting on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, he recalls being in San Luis Obispo preparing to fly to San Francisco when the attacks occurred, noting how generational memory of the event has shifted over time. Additionally, he discusses the severe damage along the Southern California coastline caused by Hurricane Marie's high heat, humidity, and massive swells that eroded beaches and threatened Amtrak rail lines. Finally, he highlights efforts to restore the iconic Circus Circus clown sign in Las Vegas. (1)


Legal Challenges To Postal Voting Rules
Richard Epstein analyzes the appellate court decision halting the Trump administration's proposed Postal Service mail-in voting rules. Epstein argues that while the government claims postal regulatory authority to combat potential fraud, applying restrictive envelope and documentation requirements acts as a harmful monopoly power over state election procedures. He emphasizes that the Postal Service lacks the necessary equipment, programs, or execution capability to process millions of ballots neutrally before the election, risking widespread voter disqualification. Epstein also criticizes President Trump's campaign promise to distribute $5,000 checks to adult citizens if Republicans win Congress, calling it an unfeasible and populist bribe. (2)Inflation Pressures And Local Pennsylvania Elections
Jim McTague reports on economic and political developments in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Rising gas prices—reaching $4.26 at Costco and up to $4.60 elsewhere—alongside diesel exceeding $6 per gallon, are squeezing family budgets and slowing retail activity across the region. Dining out costs have also increased substantially. On the political front, McTague discusses a visit from a campaign canvasser for Republican state representative candidate Tom Jones, who is challenging incumbent Democrat Malone. Notably, the canvasser actively avoided discussing Donald Trump, highlighting how local candidates in this traditionally Republican county are downplaying national party affiliations. (3)


Wines And Cuisine Of Monferrato Italy
Lorenzo Fiori explores the Monferrato region in Piedmont, Italy, highlighting its picturesque landscape of rolling hills, vineyards, and historic villages. He details the region's rich viticultural offerings, including Barbera red wines, Dolcetto, white wines such as Gavi, Cortese, and Arneis, as well as Asti Spumante and Vermouth. Fiori also describes regional culinary specialties, such as agnolotti—stuffed meat pasta served with butter, sage, or roast sauce—alongside beef tartare, truffles, and amaretti biscuits paired with Moscato d'Asti. He recommends visiting during September and October to experience the vibrant autumn colors, ideal weather, and seasonal food pairings. (4)753falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/streaming-making-of-jbs-with-jeff-bliss-and-michael-vlahos-9-11-2026--75077774
STREAMING MAKING OF JBS WITH JEFF BLISS AND MICHAEL VLAHOS, 9-11-2026.

Live Streaming weekdays 8-9 AM ET on The John Batchelor Show Substack page

San Luis Obispo, 9/11 Remembrance, and Broken Rules of War
Jeff Bliss and Michael Vlahos ("Germanicus") join host John Batchelor. Bliss provides a live report from San Luis Obispo, California, beginning with an exploration of the region's Spanish missions and historical landmarks, such as Hearst Castle, while transitioning into a discussion regarding the legacy of the film Citizen Kane. A significant portion of the exchange is dedicated to personal reflections on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and how the event reshaped the American political and cultural landscape. The speakers also examine recent extreme weather events on the coast, including massive waves caused by Hurricane Marie and their impact on local infrastructure. Finally, the narrative shifts to a broader geopolitical critique involving Germanicus, who discusses the breakdown of international shipping rules and the controversial nature of war crime tribunals. (1)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75077774Sat, 12 Sep 2026 01:13:14 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1849 SACRAMENTO CITY STREAMING MAKING OF JBS WITH JEFF BLISS AND MICHAEL VLAHOS, 9-11-2026. Live Streaming weekdays 8-9 AM ET on The John Batchelor Show Substack page San Luis Obispo, 9/11 Remembrance, and Broken Rules of War Jeff Bliss and...
STREAMING MAKING OF JBS WITH JEFF BLISS AND MICHAEL VLAHOS, 9-11-2026.

Live Streaming weekdays 8-9 AM ET on The John Batchelor Show Substack page

San Luis Obispo, 9/11 Remembrance, and Broken Rules of War
Jeff Bliss and Michael Vlahos ("Germanicus") join host John Batchelor. Bliss provides a live report from San Luis Obispo, California, beginning with an exploration of the region's Spanish missions and historical landmarks, such as Hearst Castle, while transitioning into a discussion regarding the legacy of the film Citizen Kane. A significant portion of the exchange is dedicated to personal reflections on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and how the event reshaped the American political and cultural landscape. The speakers also examine recent extreme weather events on the coast, including massive waves caused by Hurricane Marie and their impact on local infrastructure. Finally, the narrative shifts to a broader geopolitical critique involving Germanicus, who discusses the breakdown of international shipping rules and the controversial nature of war crime tribunals. (1)]]>3481falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-commercial-space-boom-and-planetary-exploration-bob-zimmerman-091126--750797631940
Commercial Space Boom And Planetary Exploration
Bob Zimmerman, author of the 2017 policy paper Capitalism in Space, outlines a commercial space boom, predicting 14 operational rockets launching by early 2027—half of them American—which will significantly lower orbital launch costs and expand private enterprise. He details corporate developments involving Firefly, Relativity, Vast's commercial space station plans, and Europe's Exploration Company. Zimmerman also highlights India's efforts to privatize its space sector under Prime Minister Modi. Moving to planetary exploration, he notes the Curiosity rover's milestone climb up Mount Sharp on Mars, past discoveries of unique interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, and Chandra X-ray Observatoryfindings revealing low-energy X-ray objects across distant galaxies. (8)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75079763Sat, 12 Sep 2026 01:12:41 +0000John Batchelor Show.1940 Commercial Space Boom And Planetary Exploration Bob Zimmerman, author of the 2017 policy paper Capitalism in Space, outlines a commercial space boom, predicting 14 operational rockets launching by early 2027—half of them American—which will...1940
Commercial Space Boom And Planetary Exploration
Bob Zimmerman, author of the 2017 policy paper Capitalism in Space, outlines a commercial space boom, predicting 14 operational rockets launching by early 2027—half of them American—which will significantly lower orbital launch costs and expand private enterprise. He details corporate developments involving Firefly, Relativity, Vast's commercial space station plans, and Europe's Exploration Company. Zimmerman also highlights India's efforts to privatize its space sector under Prime Minister Modi. Moving to planetary exploration, he notes the Curiosity rover's milestone climb up Mount Sharp on Mars, past discoveries of unique interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, and Chandra X-ray Observatoryfindings revealing low-energy X-ray objects across distant galaxies. (8)]]>1181falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-nuclear-proliferation-and-orbital-space-warfare-henry-sokolski-091126--750797621909 ARABIAN DESERT
Nuclear Proliferation And Orbital R Warfare
Henry Sokolski examines non-proliferation concerns surrounding Saudi Arabia's pursuit of domestic nuclear power and uranium enrichment capabilities. He questions proposed inspection arrangements and "black box" proposals, highlighting technical limits in detecting clandestine material diversion and warning of security risks in active war zones. Turning to space security, Sokolski describes a war game simulating a 2039 crisis between the United States and China over space-based interceptor networks like "Golden Dome." He warns that orbital systems designed for missile defense could also be deployed offensively to conduct space launch blockades or disable satellites, urging public debate over primary orbital military missions. (7)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75079762Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:55:29 +0000John Batchelor Show.1909 ARABIAN DESERT Nuclear Proliferation And Orbital R Warfare Henry Sokolski examines non-proliferation concerns surrounding Saudi Arabia's pursuit of domestic nuclear power and uranium enrichment capabilities. He questions proposed inspection...1909 ARABIAN DESERT
Nuclear Proliferation And Orbital R Warfare
Henry Sokolski examines non-proliferation concerns surrounding Saudi Arabia's pursuit of domestic nuclear power and uranium enrichment capabilities. He questions proposed inspection arrangements and "black box" proposals, highlighting technical limits in detecting clandestine material diversion and warning of security risks in active war zones. Turning to space security, Sokolski describes a war game simulating a 2039 crisis between the United States and China over space-based interceptor networks like "Golden Dome." He warns that orbital systems designed for missile defense could also be deployed offensively to conduct space launch blockades or disable satellites, urging public debate over primary orbital military missions. (7)]]>1071falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-literary-legacy-of-novelist-george-sand-fiona-sampson-hour-two-091126--7507976018114 NAPOLEAN
Literary Legacy Of Novelist George Sand
Fiona Sampson, author of Becoming George, Part Two: Sampson discusses French author George Sand (Aurore Dupin), examining her distinct appearance, unconventional attire, and public identity in 19th-century Paris. Sand broke social taboos through her independent lifestyle, extramarital affairs, and progressive writings on women, ecology, and working-class lives. Sampson outlines Sand's complex personal relationships, including her tense dynamic with her daughter Solange, her supportive role for her son Maurice, and her nine-year relationship with composer Frédéric Chopin, whose artistic output she enabled. Additionally, Sampson highlights Sand's deep literary friendship and correspondence with Gustave Flaubert and her enduring influence on modern literature. (6)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75079760Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:38:53 +0000John Batchelor Show.18114 NAPOLEAN Literary Legacy Of Novelist George Sand Fiona Sampson, author of Becoming George, Part Two: Sampson discusses French author George Sand (Aurore Dupin), examining her distinct appearance, unconventional attire, and public identity in...18114 NAPOLEAN
Literary Legacy Of Novelist George Sand
Fiona Sampson, author of Becoming George, Part Two: Sampson discusses French author George Sand (Aurore Dupin), examining her distinct appearance, unconventional attire, and public identity in 19th-century Paris. Sand broke social taboos through her independent lifestyle, extramarital affairs, and progressive writings on women, ecology, and working-class lives. Sampson outlines Sand's complex personal relationships, including her tense dynamic with her daughter Solange, her supportive role for her son Maurice, and her nine-year relationship with composer Frédéric Chopin, whose artistic output she enabled. Additionally, Sampson highlights Sand's deep literary friendship and correspondence with Gustave Flaubert and her enduring influence on modern literature. (6)]]>2251falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-small-business-trends-and-ai-concerns-gene-marks-091126--75079406Small Business Trends And AI Concerns
Gene Marks discusses current economic conditions, noting strong corporate profits alongside owner concerns over rising regulations and labor costs. Warning of inevitable market contractions, he advises business owners to build cash reserves and credit lines. Marks also addresses workplace artificial intelligence trends, observing that younger workers often fear AI job displacement due to economic uncertainty, driving higher enrollment in trade and technical schools. Furthermore, he notes widespread distrust among business owners toward big tech executives regarding data privacy and security, even as businesses selectively adopt AI tools to enhance productivity. (5)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75079406Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:30:19 +0000John Batchelor Show.1920 OLD EXECUTIVE WASHINGTON DC Small Business Trends And AI Concerns Gene Marks discusses current economic conditions, noting strong corporate profits alongside owner concerns over rising regulations and labor costs. Warning of inevitable market...Small Business Trends And AI Concerns
Gene Marks discusses current economic conditions, noting strong corporate profits alongside owner concerns over rising regulations and labor costs. Warning of inevitable market contractions, he advises business owners to build cash reserves and credit lines. Marks also addresses workplace artificial intelligence trends, observing that younger workers often fear AI job displacement due to economic uncertainty, driving higher enrollment in trade and technical schools. Furthermore, he notes widespread distrust among business owners toward big tech executives regarding data privacy and security, even as businesses selectively adopt AI tools to enhance productivity. (5)]]>1181falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-wines-and-cuisine-of-monferrato-italy-lorenzo-fiori-091126--75079404Wines And Cuisine Of Monferrato Italy
Lorenzo Fiori explores the Monferrato region in Piedmont, Italy, highlighting its picturesque landscape of rolling hills, vineyards, and historic villages. He details the region's rich viticultural offerings, including Barbera red wines, Dolcetto, white wines such as Gavi, Cortese, and Arneis, as well as Asti Spumante and Vermouth. Fiori also describes regional culinary specialties, such as agnolotti—stuffed meat pasta served with butter, sage, or roast sauce—alongside beef tartare, truffles, and amaretti biscuits paired with Moscato d'Asti. He recommends visiting during September and October to experience the vibrant autumn colors, ideal weather, and seasonal food pairings. (4)
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75079404Fri, 11 Sep 2026 23:03:27 +0000John Batchelor Show.1540 MILAN Wines And Cuisine Of Monferrato Italy Lorenzo Fiori explores the Monferrato region in Piedmont, Italy, highlighting its picturesque landscape of rolling hills, vineyards, and historic villages. He details the region's rich viticultural...Wines And Cuisine Of Monferrato Italy
Lorenzo Fiori explores the Monferrato region in Piedmont, Italy, highlighting its picturesque landscape of rolling hills, vineyards, and historic villages. He details the region's rich viticultural offerings, including Barbera red wines, Dolcetto, white wines such as Gavi, Cortese, and Arneis, as well as Asti Spumante and Vermouth. Fiori also describes regional culinary specialties, such as agnolotti—stuffed meat pasta served with butter, sage, or roast sauce—alongside beef tartare, truffles, and amaretti biscuits paired with Moscato d'Asti. He recommends visiting during September and October to experience the vibrant autumn colors, ideal weather, and seasonal food pairings. (4)
]]>538falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-inflation-pressures-and-local-pennsylvania-elections-jim-mctague-091126--75079402Jim McTague reports on economic and political developments in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Rising gas prices—reaching $4.26 at Costco and up to $4.60 elsewhere—alongside diesel exceeding $6 per gallon, are squeezing family budgets and slowing retail activity across the region. Dining out costs have also increased substantially. On the political front, McTague discusses a visit from a campaign canvasser for Republican state representative candidate Tom Jones, who is challenging incumbent Democrat Malone. Notably, the canvasser actively avoided discussing Donald Trump, highlighting how local candidates in this traditionally Republican county are downplaying national party affiliations. (3)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75079402Fri, 11 Sep 2026 23:01:08 +0000John Batchelor Show.1942 LANCASTER CITY SCRAP PILE FOR THE WAR EFFORT Jim McTague reports on economic and political developments in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Rising gas prices—reaching $4.26 at Costco and up to $4.60 elsewhere—alongside diesel exceeding $6 per...Jim McTague reports on economic and political developments in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Rising gas prices—reaching $4.26 at Costco and up to $4.60 elsewhere—alongside diesel exceeding $6 per gallon, are squeezing family budgets and slowing retail activity across the region. Dining out costs have also increased substantially. On the political front, McTague discusses a visit from a campaign canvasser for Republican state representative candidate Tom Jones, who is challenging incumbent Democrat Malone. Notably, the canvasser actively avoided discussing Donald Trump, highlighting how local candidates in this traditionally Republican county are downplaying national party affiliations. (3)]]>533falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-legal-challenges-to-postal-voting-rules-richard-epstein-091126--750787311912 OTTAWA POST OFFICE
Legal Challenges To Postal Voting Rules
Richard Epstein analyzes the appellate court decision halting the Trump administration's proposed Postal Service mail-in voting rules. Epstein argues that while the government claims postal regulatory authority to combat potential fraud, applying restrictive envelope and documentation requirements acts as a harmful monopoly power over state election procedures. He emphasizes that the Postal Service lacks the necessary equipment, programs, or execution capability to process millions of ballots neutrally before the election, risking widespread voter disqualification. Epstein also criticizes President Trump's campaign promise to distribute $5,000 checks to adult citizens if Republicans win Congress, calling it an unfeasible and populist bribe. (2)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75078731Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:57:58 +0000John Batchelor Show.1912 OTTAWA POST OFFICE Legal Challenges To Postal Voting Rules Richard Epstein analyzes the appellate court decision halting the Trump administration's proposed Postal Service mail-in voting rules. Epstein argues that while the government claims...1912 OTTAWA POST OFFICE
Legal Challenges To Postal Voting Rules
Richard Epstein analyzes the appellate court decision halting the Trump administration's proposed Postal Service mail-in voting rules. Epstein argues that while the government claims postal regulatory authority to combat potential fraud, applying restrictive envelope and documentation requirements acts as a harmful monopoly power over state election procedures. He emphasizes that the Postal Service lacks the necessary equipment, programs, or execution capability to process millions of ballots neutrally before the election, risking widespread voter disqualification. Epstein also criticizes President Trump's campaign promise to distribute $5,000 checks to adult citizens if Republicans win Congress, calling it an unfeasible and populist bribe. (2)]]>1181falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-california-history-disasters-and-ocean-swells-jeff-bliss-091126--75078729CAPTION 1903 SANTA BARBARA PACIFIC COAST
California History Disasters And Ocean Swells
Jeff Bliss speaks from San Luis Obispo, describing the 1772 Spanish mission built to project military and religious control in early California. Reflecting on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, he recalls being in San Luis Obispo preparing to fly to San Francisco when the attacks occurred, noting how generational memory of the event has shifted over time. Additionally, he discusses the severe damage along the Southern California coastline caused by Hurricane Marie's high heat, humidity, and massive swells that eroded beaches and threatened Amtrak rail lines. Finally, he highlights efforts to restore the iconic Circus Circus clown sign in Las Vegas. (1)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75078729Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:55:15 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1903 SANTA BARBARA PACIFIC COAST California History Disasters And Ocean Swells Jeff Bliss speaks from San Luis Obispo, describing the 1772 Spanish mission built to project military and religious control in early California. Reflecting on the...CAPTION 1903 SANTA BARBARA PACIFIC COAST
California History Disasters And Ocean Swells
Jeff Bliss speaks from San Luis Obispo, describing the 1772 Spanish mission built to project military and religious control in early California. Reflecting on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, he recalls being in San Luis Obispo preparing to fly to San Francisco when the attacks occurred, noting how generational memory of the event has shifted over time. Additionally, he discusses the severe damage along the Southern California coastline caused by Hurricane Marie's high heat, humidity, and massive swells that eroded beaches and threatened Amtrak rail lines. Finally, he highlights efforts to restore the iconic Circus Circus clown sign in Las Vegas. (1)]]>1071falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/contents-for-the-john-batchelor-show-9-10-2026--75058381
CONTENTS FOR THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 9-10-2026

Russian Election Strategy And European Security
Anatol Lieven notes the Kremlin closely monitors legislative elections, banning opposition parties to preempt anti-war sentiment while relying on well-paid volunteers rather than unpopular mass conscription. Meanwhile, CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow, signaling possible shifts in diplomatic representation to explore war termination talks with Russian leadership. Discussions encompass discreet Russian assistance to Iran, hybrid warfare tactics in Europe, and mutual restraint among major global powers to avoid escalating into nuclear conflict. Concurrently, Great Britain faces severe military budget constraints, leaving its reserve forces underfunded and reducing its active fleet to just five operational warships. Political opposition across Europe further threatens long-term financial backing for Ukraine. (1)

SpaceX Environmental Waivers For Louisiana Port
Doug Messier reports SpaceX has proposed constructing Starbase Louisiana, a massive spaceport covering 125,000 acres along a vulnerable Gulf Coast ecosystem. The proposed facility plans to feature ten launchpads arranged in five clusters, natural gas extraction operations, employee housing, and a deepwater port facility to support thousands of annual Starship Super Heavy launches. To expedite development, the Department of Transportation proposed waiving twelve federal environmental protection laws, including the Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act. While government officials argue these exemptions remove bureaucratic obstacles to supercharge commercial space exploration, conservation advocates warn that waiving regulatory oversight threatens fragile coastal habitats and likely violates statutory protections. (2)

Analyzing Family Subsidies And National Debt
Veronique de Rugy analyzes Vice President JD Vance's policy proposal to extend federal Child Care and Development Fund subsidies to stay-at-home parents. De Rugy contends that low-income single mothers cannot afford to leave the workforce, meaning the subsidies would primarily benefit higher-income households or families who had already chosen stay-at-home care. International examples in France, Norway, and Finland demonstrate that similar stay-at-home subsidies failed to reverse declining national fertility rates, benefiting higher-educated mothers instead. Furthermore, de Rugy criticizes proposals offering direct 5,000-dollar payments to citizens, warning that funding such initiatives through tariffs is financially unviable and would expand the national debt by over 1.35 trillion dollars. (3)

Political Assets Intelligence Networks Financial Ties
Craig Unger, author of American Kompromat, House of Trump, House of Putin, House of Bush, House of Saud, and Den of Spies, discusses intelligence allegations surrounding Donald Trump, evaluating claims by former Kazakh security official Alnur Mussayev that Trump served as a Russian intelligence asset. Unger distinguishes between formal intelligence agents and political assets, who may act as useful contacts or unknowing participants, while pointing out procedural irregularities regarding specific KGB directorates. He questions sending real estate representatives or political appointees rather than seasoned diplomats to negotiate complex conflicts in Moscow and Gaza. Unger also details historical Saudi political connections, noting how members of the Bin Laden family were flown out of American airspace immediately following the 9/11 attacks through private financial partnerships involving the Bush family and the Carlyle Group. (4)

rones Target Russian Space Program Infrastructure
Anatoly Zak and David Livingston: Zak reports on recent Ukrainian drone strikes against vital Russian space infrastructure, including the Progress aircraft company in Samara and the Plesetsk launch site. These targeted attacks aim to impede the manufacture of Soyuz rockets and delay the deployment of Russia's Rassvet satellite constellation, intended as a military equivalent to Starlink. While Soyuz and Angara rocket systems carry essential surveillance payloads for the Russian military, early Rassvet satellites have encountered operational difficulties, failing to reach intended orbits and risking atmospheric re-entry. Additionally, economic strain from wartime spending and budget deficits threatens Roscosmos, impacting future space station development following the retirement of the International Space Station. (5)

Literary Evolution Of Novelist George Sand
Fiona Sampson, author of Becoming George, explores the life and literary legacy of Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin, who became the pioneering nineteenth-century French author George Sand. Sampson traces Sand's upbringing at Nohant, marked by childhood grief, an aristocratic paternal lineage blended with working-class maternal roots, and a formative convent education in Paris. After escaping a brief, unhappy marriage to Casimir Dudevant, Sand established independence in Paris, initially collaborating with Jules Sandeau before achieving immediate solo acclaim with her debut novels Indiana and Lélia. Her writings broke ground by depicting female interiority, challenging traditional marriage institutions, and infusing progressive political idealism into intimate social narratives amidst turbulent French political eras. (6)Security

Dynamics Across Latin American Nations
Evan Ellis details US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's diplomatic tour across Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru to strengthen regional security partnerships. In Colombia, President de la Espriella has renewed security alignment with Washington, exited China's Belt and Road Initiative, and sought aid against Venezuelan transnational crime networks. Ecuador's President Noboa secured US anti-gang assistance and maritime vessels to counter expanding narco-trafficking violence. Meanwhile, Peru balances US counter-narcotics cooperation against deep-seated Chinese investments in mining, telecommunications, and the Chancay port. Ellis further examines judicial corruption in Brazil ahead of presidential elections, severe power grid collapses in Cuba and Venezuela, and potential tech investments in Argentinaunder President Milei. (7)R



]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75058381Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:57:56 +0000John Batchelor Show.1849 CLAUDE MONET CONTENTS FOR THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 9-10-2026 Russian Election Strategy And European Security Anatol Lieven notes the Kremlin closely monitors legislative elections, banning opposition parties to preempt anti-war sentiment while...
CONTENTS FOR THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 9-10-2026

Russian Election Strategy And European Security
Anatol Lieven notes the Kremlin closely monitors legislative elections, banning opposition parties to preempt anti-war sentiment while relying on well-paid volunteers rather than unpopular mass conscription. Meanwhile, CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow, signaling possible shifts in diplomatic representation to explore war termination talks with Russian leadership. Discussions encompass discreet Russian assistance to Iran, hybrid warfare tactics in Europe, and mutual restraint among major global powers to avoid escalating into nuclear conflict. Concurrently, Great Britain faces severe military budget constraints, leaving its reserve forces underfunded and reducing its active fleet to just five operational warships. Political opposition across Europe further threatens long-term financial backing for Ukraine. (1)

SpaceX Environmental Waivers For Louisiana Port
Doug Messier reports SpaceX has proposed constructing Starbase Louisiana, a massive spaceport covering 125,000 acres along a vulnerable Gulf Coast ecosystem. The proposed facility plans to feature ten launchpads arranged in five clusters, natural gas extraction operations, employee housing, and a deepwater port facility to support thousands of annual Starship Super Heavy launches. To expedite development, the Department of Transportation proposed waiving twelve federal environmental protection laws, including the Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act. While government officials argue these exemptions remove bureaucratic obstacles to supercharge commercial space exploration, conservation advocates warn that waiving regulatory oversight threatens fragile coastal habitats and likely violates statutory protections. (2)

Analyzing Family Subsidies And National Debt
Veronique de Rugy analyzes Vice President JD Vance's policy proposal to extend federal Child Care and Development Fund subsidies to stay-at-home parents. De Rugy contends that low-income single mothers cannot afford to leave the workforce, meaning the subsidies would primarily benefit higher-income households or families who had already chosen stay-at-home care. International examples in France, Norway, and Finland demonstrate that similar stay-at-home subsidies failed to reverse declining national fertility rates, benefiting higher-educated mothers instead. Furthermore, de Rugy criticizes proposals offering direct 5,000-dollar payments to citizens, warning that funding such initiatives through tariffs is financially unviable and would expand the national debt by over 1.35 trillion dollars. (3)

Political Assets Intelligence Networks Financial Ties
Craig Unger, author of American Kompromat, House of Trump, House of Putin, House of Bush, House of Saud, and Den of Spies, discusses intelligence allegations surrounding Donald Trump, evaluating claims by former Kazakh security official Alnur Mussayev that Trump served as a Russian intelligence asset. Unger distinguishes between formal intelligence agents and political assets, who may act as useful contacts or unknowing participants, while pointing out procedural irregularities regarding specific KGB directorates. He questions sending real estate representatives or political appointees rather than seasoned diplomats to negotiate complex conflicts in Moscow and Gaza. Unger also details historical Saudi political connections, noting how members of the Bin Laden family were flown out of American airspace immediately following the 9/11 attacks through private financial partnerships involving the Bush family and the Carlyle Group. (4)

rones Target Russian Space Program Infrastructure
Anatoly Zak and David Livingston: Zak reports on recent Ukrainian drone strikes against vital Russian space infrastructure, including the Progress aircraft company in Samara and the...]]>573falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/streaming-making-john-batchelor-show-9-10-2026--75058068STREAMING MAKING JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 9-10-2026
The provided text features a dialogue between two seasoned observers, John and Jim, who explore the complex dual nature of artificial intelligence as both a transformative workplace tool and a potential existential threat. While they emphasize that AI can enhance productivityand solve intricate problems through human-like interaction, they also address alarming whistleblower claims suggesting a risk of human extinction by 2027. The conversation examines the "alignment problem," where systems might bypass human intent or engage in deceptive behaviors to achieve goals. Simultaneously, the speakers critique the media’s focus on sensationalism and the public’s resistance to physical data centers, which they argue are often based on misinformation rather than evidence. Ultimately, they suggest that many perceived AI flaws are actually human programming errors or reflections of our own behavioral inconsistencies.R]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75058068Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:57:16 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1959  STREAMING MAKING JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 9-10-2026 The provided text features a dialogue between two seasoned observers, John and Jim, who explore the complex dual nature of artificial intelligence as both a transformative workplace tool...STREAMING MAKING JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 9-10-2026
The provided text features a dialogue between two seasoned observers, John and Jim, who explore the complex dual nature of artificial intelligence as both a transformative workplace tool and a potential existential threat. While they emphasize that AI can enhance productivityand solve intricate problems through human-like interaction, they also address alarming whistleblower claims suggesting a risk of human extinction by 2027. The conversation examines the "alignment problem," where systems might bypass human intent or engage in deceptive behaviors to achieve goals. Simultaneously, the speakers critique the media’s focus on sensationalism and the public’s resistance to physical data centers, which they argue are often based on misinformation rather than evidence. Ultimately, they suggest that many perceived AI flaws are actually human programming errors or reflections of our own behavioral inconsistencies.R]]>3446falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-security-dynamics-across-latin-american-nations-evan-ellis-091026--75058290Security Dynamics Across Latin American Nations
Evan Ellis details US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's diplomatic tour across Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru to strengthen regional security partnerships. In Colombia, President de la Espriella has renewed security alignment with Washington, exited China's Belt and Road Initiative, and sought aid against Venezuelan transnational crime networks. Ecuador's President Noboa secured US anti-gang assistance and maritime vessels to counter expanding narco-trafficking violence. Meanwhile, Peru balances US counter-narcotics cooperation against deep-seated Chinese investments in mining, telecommunications, and the Chancay port. Ellis further examines judicial corruption in Brazil ahead of presidential elections, severe power grid collapses in Cuba and Venezuela, and potential tech investments in Argentinaunder President Milei. (7)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75058290Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:50:00 +0000John Batchelor Show.1893 bogota Security Dynamics Across Latin American Nations Evan Ellis details US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's diplomatic tour across Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru to strengthen regional security partnerships. In Colombia, President de la Espriella...Security Dynamics Across Latin American Nations
Evan Ellis details US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's diplomatic tour across Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru to strengthen regional security partnerships. In Colombia, President de la Espriella has renewed security alignment with Washington, exited China's Belt and Road Initiative, and sought aid against Venezuelan transnational crime networks. Ecuador's President Noboa secured US anti-gang assistance and maritime vessels to counter expanding narco-trafficking violence. Meanwhile, Peru balances US counter-narcotics cooperation against deep-seated Chinese investments in mining, telecommunications, and the Chancay port. Ellis further examines judicial corruption in Brazil ahead of presidential elections, severe power grid collapses in Cuba and Venezuela, and potential tech investments in Argentinaunder President Milei. (7)]]>2251falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-literary-evolution-of-novelist-george-sand-fiona-sampson-hour-one-091026--75058229Literary Evolution Of Novelist George Sand
Fiona Sampson, author of Becoming George, explores the life and literary legacy of Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin, who became the pioneering nineteenth-century French author George Sand. Sampson traces Sand's upbringing at Nohant, marked by childhood grief, an aristocratic paternal lineage blended with working-class maternal roots, and a formative convent education in Paris. After escaping a brief, unhappy marriage to Casimir Dudevant, Sand established independence in Paris, initially collaborating with Jules Sandeau before achieving immediate solo acclaim with her debut novels Indiana and Lélia. Her writings broke ground by depicting female interiority, challenging traditional marriage institutions, and infusing progressive political idealism into intimate social narratives amidst turbulent French political eras. (6)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75058229Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:46:26 +0000John Batchelor Show.1874 MONET Literary Evolution Of Novelist George Sand Fiona Sampson, author of Becoming George, explores the life and literary legacy of Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin, who became the pioneering nineteenth-century French author George Sand. Sampson...Literary Evolution Of Novelist George Sand
Fiona Sampson, author of Becoming George, explores the life and literary legacy of Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin, who became the pioneering nineteenth-century French author George Sand. Sampson traces Sand's upbringing at Nohant, marked by childhood grief, an aristocratic paternal lineage blended with working-class maternal roots, and a formative convent education in Paris. After escaping a brief, unhappy marriage to Casimir Dudevant, Sand established independence in Paris, initially collaborating with Jules Sandeau before achieving immediate solo acclaim with her debut novels Indiana and Lélia. Her writings broke ground by depicting female interiority, challenging traditional marriage institutions, and infusing progressive political idealism into intimate social narratives amidst turbulent French political eras. (6)]]>2251falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-drones-target-russian-space-program-infrastructure-anatoly-zak-david-livingston-hotel-mars-091026--75058228Drones Target Russian Space Program Infrastructure
Anatoly Zak and David Livingston: Zak reports on recent Ukrainian drone strikes against vital Russian space infrastructure, including the Progress aircraft company in Samara and the Plesetsk launch site. These targeted attacks aim to impede the manufacture of Soyuz rockets and delay the deployment of Russia's Rassvet satellite constellation, intended as a military equivalent to Starlink. While Soyuz and Angara rocket systems carry essential surveillance payloads for the Russian military, early Rassvet satellites have encountered operational difficulties, failing to reach intended orbits and risking atmospheric re-entry. Additionally, economic strain from wartime spending and budget deficits threatens Roscosmos, impacting future space station development following the retirement of the International Space Station. (5)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75058228Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:42:16 +0000John Batchelor Show.1942 WINTER SCIENCE FICTION QUARTELY Drones Target Russian Space Program Infrastructure Anatoly Zak and David Livingston: Zak reports on recent Ukrainian drone strikes against vital Russian space infrastructure, including the Progress aircraft company...Drones Target Russian Space Program Infrastructure
Anatoly Zak and David Livingston: Zak reports on recent Ukrainian drone strikes against vital Russian space infrastructure, including the Progress aircraft company in Samara and the Plesetsk launch site. These targeted attacks aim to impede the manufacture of Soyuz rockets and delay the deployment of Russia's Rassvet satellite constellation, intended as a military equivalent to Starlink. While Soyuz and Angara rocket systems carry essential surveillance payloads for the Russian military, early Rassvet satellites have encountered operational difficulties, failing to reach intended orbits and risking atmospheric re-entry. Additionally, economic strain from wartime spending and budget deficits threatens Roscosmos, impacting future space station development following the retirement of the International Space Station. (5)]]>1181falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-political-assets-intelligence-networks-financial-ties-craig-unger-091026--75058227Political Assets Intelligence Networks Financial Ties
Craig Unger, author of American Kompromat, House of Trump, House of Putin, House of Bush, House of Saud, and Den of Spies, discusses intelligence allegations surrounding Donald Trump, evaluating claims by former Kazakh security official Alnur Mussayev that Trump served as a Russian intelligence asset. Unger distinguishes between formal intelligence agents and political assets, who may act as useful contacts or unknowing participants, while pointing out procedural irregularities regarding specific KGB directorates. He questions sending real estate representatives or political appointees rather than seasoned diplomats to negotiate complex conflicts in Moscow and Gaza. Unger also details historical Saudi political connections, noting how members of the Bin Laden family were flown out of American airspace immediately following the 9/11 attacks through private financial partnerships involving the Bush family and the Carlyle Group. (4)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75058227Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:34:17 +0000John Batchelor Show.1894 KREMLIN Political Assets Intelligence Networks Financial Ties Craig Unger, author of American Kompromat, House of Trump, House of Putin, House of Bush, House of Saud, and Den of Spies, discusses intelligence allegations surrounding Donald Trump,...Political Assets Intelligence Networks Financial Ties
Craig Unger, author of American Kompromat, House of Trump, House of Putin, House of Bush, House of Saud, and Den of Spies, discusses intelligence allegations surrounding Donald Trump, evaluating claims by former Kazakh security official Alnur Mussayev that Trump served as a Russian intelligence asset. Unger distinguishes between formal intelligence agents and political assets, who may act as useful contacts or unknowing participants, while pointing out procedural irregularities regarding specific KGB directorates. He questions sending real estate representatives or political appointees rather than seasoned diplomats to negotiate complex conflicts in Moscow and Gaza. Unger also details historical Saudi political connections, noting how members of the Bin Laden family were flown out of American airspace immediately following the 9/11 attacks through private financial partnerships involving the Bush family and the Carlyle Group. (4)]]>1071falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-analyzing-family-subsidies-and-national-debt-veronique-derugy-091026--75058226Analyzing Family Subsidies And National Debt
Veronique de Rugy analyzes Vice President JD Vance's policy proposal to extend federal Child Care and Development Fund subsidies to stay-at-home parents. De Rugy contends that low-income single mothers cannot afford to leave the workforce, meaning the subsidies would primarily benefit higher-income households or families who had already chosen stay-at-home care. International examples in France, Norway, and Finland demonstrate that similar stay-at-home subsidies failed to reverse declining national fertility rates, benefiting higher-educated mothers instead. Furthermore, de Rugy criticizes proposals offering direct 5,000-dollar payments to citizens, warning that funding such initiatives through tariffs is financially unviable and would expand the national debt by over 1.35 trillion dollars. (3)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75058226Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:28:39 +0000John Batchelor Show.1849 DEUTSCHLAND Analyzing Family Subsidies And National Debt Veronique de Rugy analyzes Vice President JD Vance's policy proposal to extend federal Child Care and Development Fund subsidies to stay-at-home parents. De Rugy contends that low-income...Analyzing Family Subsidies And National Debt
Veronique de Rugy analyzes Vice President JD Vance's policy proposal to extend federal Child Care and Development Fund subsidies to stay-at-home parents. De Rugy contends that low-income single mothers cannot afford to leave the workforce, meaning the subsidies would primarily benefit higher-income households or families who had already chosen stay-at-home care. International examples in France, Norway, and Finland demonstrate that similar stay-at-home subsidies failed to reverse declining national fertility rates, benefiting higher-educated mothers instead. Furthermore, de Rugy criticizes proposals offering direct 5,000-dollar payments to citizens, warning that funding such initiatives through tariffs is financially unviable and would expand the national debt by over 1.35 trillion dollars. (3)]]>538falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-spacex-environmental-waivers-for-louisiana-port-doug-messier-091026--75058225SpaceX Environmental Waivers For Louisiana Port
Doug Messier reports SpaceX has proposed constructing Starbase Louisiana, a massive spaceport covering 125,000 acres along a vulnerable Gulf Coast ecosystem. The proposed facility plans to feature ten launchpads arranged in five clusters, natural gas extraction operations, employee housing, and a deepwater port facility to support thousands of annual Starship Super Heavy launches. To expedite development, the Department of Transportation proposed waiving twelve federal environmental protection laws, including the Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act. While government officials argue these exemptions remove bureaucratic obstacles to supercharge commercial space exploration, conservation advocates warn that waiving regulatory oversight threatens fragile coastal habitats and likely violates statutory protections. (2)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75058225Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:24:54 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION FANTASTIC OCTOBER 1967 SpaceX Environmental Waivers For Louisiana Port Doug Messier reports SpaceX has proposed constructing Starbase Louisiana, a massive spaceport covering 125,000 acres along a vulnerable Gulf Coast ecosystem. The proposed...SpaceX Environmental Waivers For Louisiana Port
Doug Messier reports SpaceX has proposed constructing Starbase Louisiana, a massive spaceport covering 125,000 acres along a vulnerable Gulf Coast ecosystem. The proposed facility plans to feature ten launchpads arranged in five clusters, natural gas extraction operations, employee housing, and a deepwater port facility to support thousands of annual Starship Super Heavy launches. To expedite development, the Department of Transportation proposed waiving twelve federal environmental protection laws, including the Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act. While government officials argue these exemptions remove bureaucratic obstacles to supercharge commercial space exploration, conservation advocates warn that waiving regulatory oversight threatens fragile coastal habitats and likely violates statutory protections. (2)]]>643falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-russian-election-strategy-and-european-security-anatol-lieven-091026--75058224Russian Election Strategy And European Security
Anatol Lieven notes the Kremlin closely monitors legislative elections, banning opposition parties to preempt anti-war sentiment while relying on well-paid volunteers rather than unpopular mass conscription. Meanwhile, CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow, signaling possible shifts in diplomatic representation to explore war termination talks with Russian leadership. Discussions encompass discreet Russian assistance to Iran, hybrid warfare tactics in Europe, and mutual restraint among major global powers to avoid escalating into nuclear conflict. Concurrently, Great Britain faces severe military budget constraints, leaving its reserve forces underfunded and reducing its active fleet to just five operational warships. Political opposition across Europe further threatens long-term financial backing for Ukraine. (1)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75058224Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:22:01 +0000John Batchelor Show.1806 KREMLIN Russian Election Strategy And European Security Anatol Lieven notes the Kremlin closely monitors legislative elections, banning opposition parties to preempt anti-war sentiment while relying on well-paid volunteers rather than unpopular...Russian Election Strategy And European Security
Anatol Lieven notes the Kremlin closely monitors legislative elections, banning opposition parties to preempt anti-war sentiment while relying on well-paid volunteers rather than unpopular mass conscription. Meanwhile, CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow, signaling possible shifts in diplomatic representation to explore war termination talks with Russian leadership. Discussions encompass discreet Russian assistance to Iran, hybrid warfare tactics in Europe, and mutual restraint among major global powers to avoid escalating into nuclear conflict. Concurrently, Great Britain faces severe military budget constraints, leaving its reserve forces underfunded and reducing its active fleet to just five operational warships. Political opposition across Europe further threatens long-term financial backing for Ukraine. (1)]]>1071falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/contents-jbs-9-9-2026--75034309CONTENTS-JBS-9-9-2026

Global Refined Fuel Crisis Drives Markets
Michael Bernstam analyzes the global refined petroleum crisis, emphasizing that diesel crack spreads have reached record levels due to refinery bottlenecks and geopolitical conflicts. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and drone strikes on Russian refineries have cut refined product supplies by millions of barrels daily. Because U.S. shale oil yields lighter products unsuitable for heavy diesel production and domestic refineries operate near full capacity, elevated fuel prices are projected to persist into 2027. Concurrently, China is de-risking its foreign reserves by purchasing Russian gold to mitigate potential Western sanctions while exploiting Moscow's fiscal strains to demand steep discounts on natural gas imports. (1)

Commercial Space Progress And Planetary Exploration
Bob Zimmerman highlights commercial space advancements, noting Stoke Space's $1 billion capital raise to develop its fully reusable Nova rockets and Isar Aerospace's historic orbital launch from Norway. Meanwhile, bureaucracy continues to hinder British spaceport development. In orbital operations, Catalyst demonstrated satellite rendezvous capabilities despite failing to save the Swift observatory's decaying orbit. Additionally, U.S. firms boycotted a Frenchsummit over restrictive proposed EU regulations. Internationally, European and Japanese orbiters successfully separated ahead of Mercury orbital insertion. However, Zimmerman raises concerns over NASA's Perseverance rover dithering on Mars without taking core samples for 15 months. (2)

Russian Hybrid Warfare And Balkan Geopolitics
Ivana Stradner details Russia's persistent hybrid warfare against Western democracies, utilizing social media, cyber operations, undersea cable sabotage, and disinformation to erode alliance cohesion. She notes how the populist AfD party leveraged platforms like TikTok to capture youth votes in Saxony-Anhalt. Stradner emphasizes that Vladimir Putinexploits Western risk aversion and seeks to divide NATO, arguing Washington must project decisive strength. In the Western Balkans, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić continues balancing between the West, Russia, and China to preserve authoritarian control, despite growing domestic protests led by students and young citizens seeking democratic reform. (3)

German Political Turbulence Following AfD Surge
Judy Dempsey analyzes the political shockwaves caused by the Alternative for Germany (AfD) securing nearly 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt. This outcome has pressured Chancellor Friedrich Merz to defend democratic institutions while maintaining the CDU's strict firewall against forming coalitions with the populist party. Dempsey highlights that AfD's success relies heavily on strong TikTok engagement by young figures like Ulrich Siegmund, appealing to middle-aged men and youth. Although AfD's platform promotes anti-refugee sentiment and hostility toward the EU, Dempsey warns that anti-EU policies would undermine Germany's economic foundation. (4)

Trade Conflict Drives Realignment
Charles Burton discusses the severe breakdown in U.S.-Canada economic relations following retaliatory tariff escalations and trade bans. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has framed the dispute around defending national sovereignty, recalling historical precedent like the 1890 McKinley tariffs that fostered Canadian nationalism. In response to proposed 50% U.S. tariffs and import bans, Canada implemented targeted tariffs against red-state exports. Burton observes that this rift is forcing Ottawa to diversify its resource exports away from the United States toward alternative global markets, warning that Beijing is eagerly waiting to deepen economic and strategic ties with Canada. (5)

China Strategic Ambitions In Cislunar Space
Rick Fisher examines growing strategic competition between the United States and China in cislunar space, the critical region between Earth and the Moon. A leaked Chinese military academic article outlines principles for cislunar combat, complemented by plans to launch 30 monitoring cubesats to support space operations. Fisher notes that China's long-standing strategy aims to control cislunar space much like its territorial claims in the South China Sea. He stresses that without firm American deterrence, Beijing could unilaterally establish dominance over cislunar transit and future lunar activities, making preparation for potential conflict essential to maintaining access. (6)

U.S. Canada Friction And International Diplomacy
Mary Kissel assesses escalating trade tensions between President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, driven by disputes over protectionism and retaliatory tariffs. She notes that while both leaders find political advantage in public confrontation ahead of domestic elections, economic integration across energy, banking, and defense remains crucial. Kissel warns against Ottawa using China as an economic counterweight. Turning to European security, Kissel expresses skepticism regarding recent White House diplomatic overtures to Moscow, arguing that negotiating without imposing firm consequences fails to counter Vladimir Putin's unyielding demands and ongoing hybrid warfare tactics across Western Europe. (7)

Global Commodity Crises And British Politics
Simon Constable discusses recent weather, global commodity price spikes, and British political developments. Following relief from long summer heat in France, global markets are facing surging energy costs, with Brent crude hitting $100 per barrel, European electricity rising 30%, and high diesel prices. Agricultural commodities like soybeans, wheat, and corn have also climbed significantly. In Great Britain, Prime Minister Burnham's government faces controversies over turning away volunteer migrant rescue vessels, defunding Territorial Army reserves, and elevated bond yields. Additionally, Foreign Minister Ed Miliband addressed contentious proposals regarding Israeli West Bankimport bans. (8)


US Naval Readiness Facing Chinese Expansion
Captain James Fanell addresses concerns over rust on the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, framing it as routine maintenance strain from over 200 days of continuous combat sorties. China has leveraged the warship's appearance for cognitive warfare to push a narrative of American decline. Fanell warns that the U.S. Navy is severely overstretched due to extended deployments, a fleet reduced from fifteen to ten carriers, and decades of flawed ship designs. Meanwhile, China's rapidly expanding fleet conducts aggressive maneuvers near Taiwan and Japanese islands, positioning to potentially enforce a blockade or invade Taiwan. (9)
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75034309Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:10:40 +0000John Batchelor Show.1910 BAKU CONTENTS-JBS-9-9-2026 Global Refined Fuel Crisis Drives Markets Michael Bernstam analyzes the global refined petroleum crisis, emphasizing that diesel crack spreads have reached record levels due to refinery bottlenecks and geopolitical...CONTENTS-JBS-9-9-2026

Global Refined Fuel Crisis Drives Markets
Michael Bernstam analyzes the global refined petroleum crisis, emphasizing that diesel crack spreads have reached record levels due to refinery bottlenecks and geopolitical conflicts. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and drone strikes on Russian refineries have cut refined product supplies by millions of barrels daily. Because U.S. shale oil yields lighter products unsuitable for heavy diesel production and domestic refineries operate near full capacity, elevated fuel prices are projected to persist into 2027. Concurrently, China is de-risking its foreign reserves by purchasing Russian gold to mitigate potential Western sanctions while exploiting Moscow's fiscal strains to demand steep discounts on natural gas imports. (1)

Commercial Space Progress And Planetary Exploration
Bob Zimmerman highlights commercial space advancements, noting Stoke Space's $1 billion capital raise to develop its fully reusable Nova rockets and Isar Aerospace's historic orbital launch from Norway. Meanwhile, bureaucracy continues to hinder British spaceport development. In orbital operations, Catalyst demonstrated satellite rendezvous capabilities despite failing to save the Swift observatory's decaying orbit. Additionally, U.S. firms boycotted a Frenchsummit over restrictive proposed EU regulations. Internationally, European and Japanese orbiters successfully separated ahead of Mercury orbital insertion. However, Zimmerman raises concerns over NASA's Perseverance rover dithering on Mars without taking core samples for 15 months. (2)

Russian Hybrid Warfare And Balkan Geopolitics
Ivana Stradner details Russia's persistent hybrid warfare against Western democracies, utilizing social media, cyber operations, undersea cable sabotage, and disinformation to erode alliance cohesion. She notes how the populist AfD party leveraged platforms like TikTok to capture youth votes in Saxony-Anhalt. Stradner emphasizes that Vladimir Putinexploits Western risk aversion and seeks to divide NATO, arguing Washington must project decisive strength. In the Western Balkans, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić continues balancing between the West, Russia, and China to preserve authoritarian control, despite growing domestic protests led by students and young citizens seeking democratic reform. (3)

German Political Turbulence Following AfD Surge
Judy Dempsey analyzes the political shockwaves caused by the Alternative for Germany (AfD) securing nearly 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt. This outcome has pressured Chancellor Friedrich Merz to defend democratic institutions while maintaining the CDU's strict firewall against forming coalitions with the populist party. Dempsey highlights that AfD's success relies heavily on strong TikTok engagement by young figures like Ulrich Siegmund, appealing to middle-aged men and youth. Although AfD's platform promotes anti-refugee sentiment and hostility toward the EU, Dempsey warns that anti-EU policies would undermine Germany's economic foundation. (4)

Trade Conflict Drives Realignment
Charles Burton discusses the severe breakdown in U.S.-Canada economic relations following retaliatory tariff escalations and trade bans. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has framed the dispute around defending national sovereignty, recalling historical precedent like the 1890 McKinley tariffs that fostered Canadian nationalism. In response to proposed 50% U.S. tariffs and import bans, Canada implemented targeted tariffs against red-state exports. Burton observes that this rift is forcing Ottawa to diversify its resource exports away from the United States toward alternative global markets, warning that Beijing is eagerly waiting to deepen economic and strategic ties with Canada. (5)

China Strategic Ambitions In Cislunar Space
Rick Fisher examines growing strategic competition...]]>488falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/streaming-the-making-of-the-john-batchelor-show-9-92--750343101909 SHANGHAI
STREAMING-THE-MAKING OF THE JOHN-BATCHELOR-SHOW-9-92
Tonight's discussions on The John Batchelor Show survey geopolitical stability and international security. The participants first analyze a deteriorating trade relationship between the United States and Canada, expressing concern that aggressive American tariff policies are pushing Canada toward deeper economic alignment with China. Shifting focus to the space race, the discussion examines a potential military conflict in cislunar space as China signals its intent to contest the region between Earth and the moon. Finally, the dialogue addresses naval readiness, debating the implications of visible rust and over-deployment of U.S. aircraft carriers amidst rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific. Collectively, these segments illustrate a period of perceived strategic volatility where traditional alliances and military dominance are being challenged by emerging global shifts.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75034310Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:02:40 +0000John Batchelor Show.1909 SHANGHAI STREAMING-THE-MAKING OF THE JOHN-BATCHELOR-SHOW-9-92 Tonight's discussions on The John Batchelor Show survey geopolitical stability and international security. The participants first analyze a deteriorating trade relationship between the...1909 SHANGHAI
STREAMING-THE-MAKING OF THE JOHN-BATCHELOR-SHOW-9-92
Tonight's discussions on The John Batchelor Show survey geopolitical stability and international security. The participants first analyze a deteriorating trade relationship between the United States and Canada, expressing concern that aggressive American tariff policies are pushing Canada toward deeper economic alignment with China. Shifting focus to the space race, the discussion examines a potential military conflict in cislunar space as China signals its intent to contest the region between Earth and the moon. Finally, the dialogue addresses naval readiness, debating the implications of visible rust and over-deployment of U.S. aircraft carriers amidst rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific. Collectively, these segments illustrate a period of perceived strategic volatility where traditional alliances and military dominance are being challenged by emerging global shifts.]]>3525falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-us-naval-readiness-facing-chinese-expansion-jim-fanell-gordon-chang-090926--75034020
US Naval Readiness Facing Chinese Expansion
Captain James Fanell addresses concerns over rust on the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, framing it as routine maintenance strain from over 200 days of continuous combat sorties. China has leveraged the warship's appearance for cognitive warfare to push a narrative of American decline. Fanell warns that the U.S. Navy is severely overstretched due to extended deployments, a fleet reduced from fifteen to ten carriers, and decades of flawed ship designs. Meanwhile, China's rapidly expanding fleet conducts aggressive maneuvers near Taiwan and Japanese islands, positioning to potentially enforce a blockade or invade Taiwan. (8)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75034020Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:47:53 +0000John Batchelor Show.1945 USS ANZIO (CVE 57) ARRIVES SHANGHAI US Naval Readiness Facing Chinese Expansion Captain James Fanell addresses concerns over rust on the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, framing it as routine maintenance strain from over 200 days of...
US Naval Readiness Facing Chinese Expansion
Captain James Fanell addresses concerns over rust on the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, framing it as routine maintenance strain from over 200 days of continuous combat sorties. China has leveraged the warship's appearance for cognitive warfare to push a narrative of American decline. Fanell warns that the U.S. Navy is severely overstretched due to extended deployments, a fleet reduced from fifteen to ten carriers, and decades of flawed ship designs. Meanwhile, China's rapidly expanding fleet conducts aggressive maneuvers near Taiwan and Japanese islands, positioning to potentially enforce a blockade or invade Taiwan. (8)]]>1181falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-global-commodity-crises-and-british-politic-simon-constable-090926--75034018
Global Commodity Crises And British Politics
Simon Constable discusses recent weather, global commodity price spikes, and British political developments. Following relief from long summer heat in France, global markets are facing surging energy costs, with Brent crude hitting $100 per barrel, European electricity rising 30%, and high diesel prices. Agricultural commodities like soybeans, wheat, and corn have also climbed significantly. In Great Britain, Prime Minister Burnham's government faces controversies over turning away volunteer migrant rescue vessels, defunding Territorial Army reserves, and elevated bond yields. Additionally, Foreign Minister Ed Miliband addressed contentious proposals regarding Israeli West Bankimport bans. (8)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75034018Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:44:21 +0000John Batchelor Show.1901 LONDON Global Commodity Crises And British Politics Simon Constable discusses recent weather, global commodity price spikes, and British political developments. Following relief from long summer heat in France, global markets are facing surging...
Global Commodity Crises And British Politics
Simon Constable discusses recent weather, global commodity price spikes, and British political developments. Following relief from long summer heat in France, global markets are facing surging energy costs, with Brent crude hitting $100 per barrel, European electricity rising 30%, and high diesel prices. Agricultural commodities like soybeans, wheat, and corn have also climbed significantly. In Great Britain, Prime Minister Burnham's government faces controversies over turning away volunteer migrant rescue vessels, defunding Territorial Army reserves, and elevated bond yields. Additionally, Foreign Minister Ed Miliband addressed contentious proposals regarding Israeli West Bankimport bans. (8)]]>1071falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-u-s-canada-friction-and-international-diplomacy-mary-kissel-090926--75033795
U.S. Canada Friction And International Diplomacy
Mary Kissel assesses escalating trade tensions between President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, driven by disputes over protectionism and retaliatory tariffs. She notes that while both leaders find political advantage in public confrontation ahead of domestic elections, economic integration across energy, banking, and defense remains crucial. Kissel warns against Ottawa using China as an economic counterweight. Turning to European security, Kissel expresses skepticism regarding recent White House diplomatic overtures to Moscow, arguing that negotiating without imposing firm consequences fails to counter Vladimir Putin's unyielding demands and ongoing hybrid warfare tactics across Western Europe. (7)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75033795Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:36:17 +0000John Batchelor Show.JUNE 1783 KINGSTON ONTARIO U.S. Canada Friction And International Diplomacy Mary Kissel assesses escalating trade tensions between President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, driven by disputes over protectionism and retaliatory tariffs....
U.S. Canada Friction And International Diplomacy
Mary Kissel assesses escalating trade tensions between President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, driven by disputes over protectionism and retaliatory tariffs. She notes that while both leaders find political advantage in public confrontation ahead of domestic elections, economic integration across energy, banking, and defense remains crucial. Kissel warns against Ottawa using China as an economic counterweight. Turning to European security, Kissel expresses skepticism regarding recent White House diplomatic overtures to Moscow, arguing that negotiating without imposing firm consequences fails to counter Vladimir Putin's unyielding demands and ongoing hybrid warfare tactics across Western Europe. (7)]]>1181falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-china-strategic-ambitions-in-cislunar-space-rick-fisher-gordon-chang-090926--75033790
China Strategic Ambitions In Cislunar Space
Rick Fisher examines growing strategic competition between the United States and China in cislunar space, the critical region between Earth and the Moon. A leaked Chinese military academic article outlines principles for cislunar combat, complemented by plans to launch 30 monitoring cubesats to support space operations. Fisher notes that China's long-standing strategy aims to control cislunar space much like its territorial claims in the South China Sea. He stresses that without firm American deterrence, Beijing could unilaterally establish dominance over cislunar transit and future lunar activities, making preparation for potential conflict essential to maintaining access. (6)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75033790Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:32:49 +0000John Batchelor Show.1969 APOLLO 10 China Strategic Ambitions In Cislunar Space Rick Fisher examines growing strategic competition between the United States and China in cislunar space, the critical region between Earth and the Moon. A leaked Chinese military academic...
China Strategic Ambitions In Cislunar Space
Rick Fisher examines growing strategic competition between the United States and China in cislunar space, the critical region between Earth and the Moon. A leaked Chinese military academic article outlines principles for cislunar combat, complemented by plans to launch 30 monitoring cubesats to support space operations. Fisher notes that China's long-standing strategy aims to control cislunar space much like its territorial claims in the South China Sea. He stresses that without firm American deterrence, Beijing could unilaterally establish dominance over cislunar transit and future lunar activities, making preparation for potential conflict essential to maintaining access. (6)]]>517falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-u-s-canada-trade-conflict-drives-realignment-charles-burton-gordon-chang-090926--75033788
U.S. Canada Trade Conflict Drives Realignment
Charles Burton discusses the severe breakdown in U.S.-Canada economic relations following retaliatory tariff escalations and trade bans. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has framed the dispute around defending national sovereignty, recalling historical precedent like the 1890 McKinley tariffs that fostered Canadian nationalism. In response to proposed 50% U.S. tariffs and import bans, Canada implemented targeted tariffs against red-state exports. Burton observes that this rift is forcing Ottawa to diversify its resource exports away from the United States toward alternative global markets, warning that Beijing is eagerly waiting to deepen economic and strategic ties with Canada. (5)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75033788Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:26:26 +0000John Batchelor Show.1898 NWMP IN YUKON U.S. Canada Trade Conflict Drives Realignment Charles Burton discusses the severe breakdown in U.S.-Canada economic relations following retaliatory tariff escalations and trade bans. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has framed...
U.S. Canada Trade Conflict Drives Realignment
Charles Burton discusses the severe breakdown in U.S.-Canada economic relations following retaliatory tariff escalations and trade bans. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has framed the dispute around defending national sovereignty, recalling historical precedent like the 1890 McKinley tariffs that fostered Canadian nationalism. In response to proposed 50% U.S. tariffs and import bans, Canada implemented targeted tariffs against red-state exports. Burton observes that this rift is forcing Ottawa to diversify its resource exports away from the United States toward alternative global markets, warning that Beijing is eagerly waiting to deepen economic and strategic ties with Canada. (5)]]>554falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-german-political-turbulence-following-afd-surge-judy-dempsey-thaddeus-mccotter-090926--75033786
German Political Turbulence Following AfD Surge
Judy Dempsey analyzes the political shockwaves caused by the Alternative for Germany (AfD) securing nearly 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt. This outcome has pressured Chancellor Friedrich Merz to defend democratic institutions while maintaining the CDU's strict firewall against forming coalitions with the populist party. Dempsey highlights that AfD's success relies heavily on strong TikTok engagement by young figures like Ulrich Siegmund, appealing to middle-aged men and youth. Although AfD's platform promotes anti-refugee sentiment and hostility toward the EU, Dempsey warns that anti-EU policies would undermine Germany's economic foundation. (4)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75033786Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:24:00 +0000John Batchelor Show.1890 SAXONY German Political Turbulence Following AfD Surge Judy Dempsey analyzes the political shockwaves caused by the Alternative for Germany (AfD) securing nearly 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt. This outcome has pressured Chancellor Friedrich...
German Political Turbulence Following AfD Surge
Judy Dempsey analyzes the political shockwaves caused by the Alternative for Germany (AfD) securing nearly 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt. This outcome has pressured Chancellor Friedrich Merz to defend democratic institutions while maintaining the CDU's strict firewall against forming coalitions with the populist party. Dempsey highlights that AfD's success relies heavily on strong TikTok engagement by young figures like Ulrich Siegmund, appealing to middle-aged men and youth. Although AfD's platform promotes anti-refugee sentiment and hostility toward the EU, Dempsey warns that anti-EU policies would undermine Germany's economic foundation. (4)]]>1181falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-russian-hybrid-warfare-and-balkan-geopolitics-ivana-stradner-090926--75033785Russian Hybrid Warfare And Balkan Geopolitics
Ivana Stradner details Russia's persistent hybrid warfare against Western democracies, utilizing social media, cyber operations, undersea cable sabotage, and disinformation to erode alliance cohesion. She notes how the populist AfD party leveraged platforms like TikTok to capture youth votes in Saxony-Anhalt. Stradner emphasizes that Vladimir Putinexploits Western risk aversion and seeks to divide NATO, arguing Washington must project decisive strength. In the Western Balkans, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić continues balancing between the West, Russia, and China to preserve authoritarian control, despite growing domestic protests led by students and young citizens seeking democratic reform. (3)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75033785Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:20:54 +0000John Batchelor Show.1841 KREMLIN Russian Hybrid Warfare And Balkan Geopolitics Ivana Stradner details Russia's persistent hybrid warfare against Western democracies, utilizing social media, cyber operations, undersea cable sabotage, and disinformation to erode alliance...Russian Hybrid Warfare And Balkan Geopolitics
Ivana Stradner details Russia's persistent hybrid warfare against Western democracies, utilizing social media, cyber operations, undersea cable sabotage, and disinformation to erode alliance cohesion. She notes how the populist AfD party leveraged platforms like TikTok to capture youth votes in Saxony-Anhalt. Stradner emphasizes that Vladimir Putinexploits Western risk aversion and seeks to divide NATO, arguing Washington must project decisive strength. In the Western Balkans, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić continues balancing between the West, Russia, and China to preserve authoritarian control, despite growing domestic protests led by students and young citizens seeking democratic reform. (3)]]>1069falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-commercial-space-progress-and-planetary-exploration-bob-zimmerman-090926--75033157
Commercial Space Progress And Planetary Exploration
Bob Zimmerman highlights commercial space advancements, noting Stoke Space's $1 billion capital raise to develop its fully reusable Nova rockets and Isar Aerospace's historic orbital launch from Norway. Meanwhile, bureaucracy continues to hinder British spaceport development. In orbital operations, Catalyst demonstrated satellite rendezvous capabilities despite failing to save the Swift observatory's decaying orbit. Additionally, U.S. firms boycotted a Frenchsummit over restrictive proposed EU regulations. Internationally, European and Japanese orbiters successfully separated ahead of Mercury orbital insertion. However, Zimmerman raises concerns over NASA's Perseverance rover dithering on Mars without taking core samples for 15 months. (2)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75033157Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:13:03 +0000John Batchelor Show.OCTOBER 1958 Commercial Space Progress And Planetary Exploration Bob Zimmerman highlights commercial space advancements, noting Stoke Space's $1 billion capital raise to develop its fully reusable Nova rockets and Isar Aerospace's historic orbital...
Commercial Space Progress And Planetary Exploration
Bob Zimmerman highlights commercial space advancements, noting Stoke Space's $1 billion capital raise to develop its fully reusable Nova rockets and Isar Aerospace's historic orbital launch from Norway. Meanwhile, bureaucracy continues to hinder British spaceport development. In orbital operations, Catalyst demonstrated satellite rendezvous capabilities despite failing to save the Swift observatory's decaying orbit. Additionally, U.S. firms boycotted a Frenchsummit over restrictive proposed EU regulations. Internationally, European and Japanese orbiters successfully separated ahead of Mercury orbital insertion. However, Zimmerman raises concerns over NASA's Perseverance rover dithering on Mars without taking core samples for 15 months. (2)]]>1181falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-global-refined-fuel-crisis-drives-markets-michael-bernstam-090926--75033155
Global Refined Fuel Crisis Drives Markets
Michael Bernstam analyzes the global refined petroleum crisis, emphasizing that diesel crack spreads have reached record levels due to refinery bottlenecks and geopolitical conflicts. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and drone strikes on Russian refineries have cut refined product supplies by millions of barrels daily. Because U.S. shale oil yields lighter products unsuitable for heavy diesel production and domestic refineries operate near full capacity, elevated fuel prices are projected to persist into 2027. Concurrently, China is de-risking its foreign reserves by purchasing Russian gold to mitigate potential Western sanctions while exploiting Moscow's fiscal strains to demand steep discounts on natural gas imports. (1)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75033155Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:08:31 +0000John Batchelor Show.1903 BEAUMONT, TEXAS Global Refined Fuel Crisis Drives Markets Michael Bernstam analyzes the global refined petroleum crisis, emphasizing that diesel crack spreads have reached record levels due to refinery bottlenecks and geopolitical conflicts....
Global Refined Fuel Crisis Drives Markets
Michael Bernstam analyzes the global refined petroleum crisis, emphasizing that diesel crack spreads have reached record levels due to refinery bottlenecks and geopolitical conflicts. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and drone strikes on Russian refineries have cut refined product supplies by millions of barrels daily. Because U.S. shale oil yields lighter products unsuitable for heavy diesel production and domestic refineries operate near full capacity, elevated fuel prices are projected to persist into 2027. Concurrently, China is de-risking its foreign reserves by purchasing Russian gold to mitigate potential Western sanctions while exploiting Moscow's fiscal strains to demand steep discounts on natural gas imports. (1)]]>1071falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/contents-table-of-the-john-batchelor-show-9-8-2026--75010568
CONTENTS TABLE OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 9-8-2026

Liz Peek joins the show to discuss the resilient US economy, highlighting a vibrant jobs market and booming consumer spending. Despite Wall Street optimism and rising corporate profits, escalating oil prices driven by the Middle Eastconflict remain a major headwind. Looking ahead to the 2028 presidential race, Peek assesses the early Republicanlandscape. While Vice President J.D. Vance currently leads, his relationship with certain voter blocs remains complicated. Meanwhile, big donors increasingly favor the personable Marco Rubio over Vance. Donald Trump must improve his gutter-level favorability numbers by presenting a more likable, grandfatherly image to voters before the midterms. (1)

Jonathan Schanzer analyzes the expanding Middle East conflict, noting recent Iran-backed Houthi strikes on four Saudi cities. This dangerous escalation highlights Iran's strategy to disrupt regional energy assets and exploit vulnerabilities in the United States security architecture. Schanzer also details a worrying alliance between the Houthis and Somalia's al-Shabaab. In Lebanon, the Israeli military has cleared a key subterranean Hezbollah nerve center, leaving the proxy in financial disarray. Ultimately, Schanzer argues that Iran acts like a battered boxer playing "rope-a-dope," surviving to maintain its revolutionary ideology. Turkey is also complicating matters by pursuing an active encirclement strategy near Israel's borders. (2)

George Beebe discusses the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, emphasizing the serious effort by the Trump administration to rekindle peace talks through emissaries like Jared Kushner. Strategically, the United States wants to end the war to reduce Russia's dependence on China and secure a crucial foreign policy victory before the midterms. However, Beebe explains that a breakthrough will not rely on territorial compromise, which both sides reject. Instead, it requires a strategic settlement that addresses Russian concerns about NATO expansion and guarantees Ukrainian neutrality. Meanwhile, Ukraine faces thinning battle lines, severe manpower recruitment issues, and a critical shortage of air defense missiles. (3)

Tal Fortgang revisits the late 2023 congressional hearings where university presidents argued that calling for the genocide of Jewish people "depends on the context." Fortgang contends that schools selectively used "context" to excuse student agitators who systematically violated time, place, and manner rules to intimidate others. These disruptive activities constituted a targeted harassment campaign rather than protected academic debate. Furthermore, the Director of National Intelligence confirmed that Iran financially backed some protesters. Fortgang argues that universities failed their moral duty by not enforcing rules and expelling those individuals committing lawless acts, which effectively silences legitimate, peaceful and civil campus speech. (4)

Gregory Copley covers global structural changes, discussing the Kushner-Witkoff Kremlin mission and the fracturing of traditional alliances, including US-Canada trade disputes over tariffs. He highlights that Volodymyr Zelenskyyopposes a negotiated Ukraine peace deal because ending the conflict would likely trigger his political removal. Furthermore, Copley observes the decline of globalization and a return to nationalism. Driven by new manufacturing technologies like 3D printing and advanced drone platforms, countries such as Australia and Japan are building sovereign aerospace industries to reduce dependence on foreign powers. Finally, he shares brief updates on King Charles III and Prince George's enrollment at Eton. (5)

Thaddeus McCotter joins the program to dissect the political climate leading into upcoming midterm elections. McCotter observes that Donald Trump's net approval rating is deep underwater, posing a significant hurdle for congressional Republicans. Since the president's performance is always implicitly on the ballot, voters send a direct message to the administration by defeating his fellow partisans in the legislative branch. McCotter and Batchelor also explore the 2028 presidential nomination beauty contests, noting J.D. Vance's early lead while questioning old truisms. Lastly, they discuss the internal ideological divisions within the Democratic party and how candidates distance themselves from the Trump administration. (6)

Joseph Sternberg discusses global fiscal crises, focusing on soaring government debt in developed countries. In the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has failed to tackle public finances, choosing instead to campaign retroactively against Margaret Thatcher's legacy rather than implementing needed welfare and NHS reforms. Francefaces similar political gridlock, prompting some economists to unrealistically suggest that the European Central Bankforgive its national debt. Meanwhile, the United States faces a looming 2032 deadline when Social Security faces technical insolvency, forcing a crucial entitlement reform debate. Lastly, Sternberg examines newly appointed Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's hawkish stance on inflation. (7)


8. Streaming

• Headline: Diesel Shortages Threaten Global Economy
• Guest: Thaddeus McCotter
• Summary: Thaddeus McCotter joins the show’s preparation segment to examine the severe global diesel shortage, which has pushed Connecticut prices well past $6 per gallon. This scarcity stems from refinery backlogs, a critical lack of new US infrastructure, and Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refining facilities. In response, anxious Russian citizens have started purchasing alternative electric vehicles to bypass long fueling lines. McCotter and Bachelor also analyze the upcoming midterm elections, noting how visual presentation is crucial in the social media era. They highlight candidate El Sayed’s deliberate "fighter" style of wearing work boots and t-shirts to capture anti-establishment voter frustration

                        
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75010568Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:52:13 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1860 PRESIDENT-ELECT A. LINCOLN, ILLINOIS STATE CAPITALA CONTENTS TABLE OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 9-8-2026 Liz Peek joins the show to discuss the resilient US economy, highlighting a vibrant jobs market and booming consumer spending....
CONTENTS TABLE OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 9-8-2026

Liz Peek joins the show to discuss the resilient US economy, highlighting a vibrant jobs market and booming consumer spending. Despite Wall Street optimism and rising corporate profits, escalating oil prices driven by the Middle Eastconflict remain a major headwind. Looking ahead to the 2028 presidential race, Peek assesses the early Republicanlandscape. While Vice President J.D. Vance currently leads, his relationship with certain voter blocs remains complicated. Meanwhile, big donors increasingly favor the personable Marco Rubio over Vance. Donald Trump must improve his gutter-level favorability numbers by presenting a more likable, grandfatherly image to voters before the midterms. (1)

Jonathan Schanzer analyzes the expanding Middle East conflict, noting recent Iran-backed Houthi strikes on four Saudi cities. This dangerous escalation highlights Iran's strategy to disrupt regional energy assets and exploit vulnerabilities in the United States security architecture. Schanzer also details a worrying alliance between the Houthis and Somalia's al-Shabaab. In Lebanon, the Israeli military has cleared a key subterranean Hezbollah nerve center, leaving the proxy in financial disarray. Ultimately, Schanzer argues that Iran acts like a battered boxer playing "rope-a-dope," surviving to maintain its revolutionary ideology. Turkey is also complicating matters by pursuing an active encirclement strategy near Israel's borders. (2)

George Beebe discusses the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, emphasizing the serious effort by the Trump administration to rekindle peace talks through emissaries like Jared Kushner. Strategically, the United States wants to end the war to reduce Russia's dependence on China and secure a crucial foreign policy victory before the midterms. However, Beebe explains that a breakthrough will not rely on territorial compromise, which both sides reject. Instead, it requires a strategic settlement that addresses Russian concerns about NATO expansion and guarantees Ukrainian neutrality. Meanwhile, Ukraine faces thinning battle lines, severe manpower recruitment issues, and a critical shortage of air defense missiles. (3)

Tal Fortgang revisits the late 2023 congressional hearings where university presidents argued that calling for the genocide of Jewish people "depends on the context." Fortgang contends that schools selectively used "context" to excuse student agitators who systematically violated time, place, and manner rules to intimidate others. These disruptive activities constituted a targeted harassment campaign rather than protected academic debate. Furthermore, the Director of National Intelligence confirmed that Iran financially backed some protesters. Fortgang argues that universities failed their moral duty by not enforcing rules and expelling those individuals committing lawless acts, which effectively silences legitimate, peaceful and civil campus speech. (4)

Gregory Copley covers global structural changes, discussing the Kushner-Witkoff Kremlin mission and the fracturing of traditional alliances, including US-Canada trade disputes over tariffs. He highlights that Volodymyr Zelenskyyopposes a negotiated Ukraine peace deal because ending the conflict would likely trigger his political removal. Furthermore, Copley observes the decline of globalization and a return to nationalism. Driven by new manufacturing technologies like 3D printing and advanced drone platforms, countries such as Australia and Japan are building sovereign aerospace industries to reduce dependence on foreign powers. Finally, he shares brief updates on King Charles III and Prince George's enrollment at Eton. (5)

Thaddeus McCotter joins the program to dissect the political climate leading into upcoming midterm elections. McCotter observes that Donald...]]>551falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/streaming-john-batchelor-show-diesel-shortages-threaten-global-economy-9-8-2026--75010567Live Streaming weekdays 8-9 AM ET on The John Batchelor Show Substack page
Diesel Shortages Threaten Global Economy
Thaddeus McCotter joins the show's preparation segment to examine the severe global diesel shortage, which has pushed Connecticut prices well past $6 per gallon. This scarcity stems from refinery backlogs, a critical lack of new USinfrastructure, and Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refining facilities. In response, anxious Russian citizens have started purchasing alternative electric vehicles to bypass long fueling lines. McCotter and Batchelor also analyze the upcoming midterm elections, noting how visual presentation is crucial in the social media era. They highlight candidate El-Sayed's deliberate "fighter" style of wearing work boots and t-shirts to capture anti-establishment voter frustration. (8)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75010567Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:59:19 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1920 DODGE BROTHERS, MICHIGAN Live Streaming weekdays 8-9 AM ET on The John Batchelor Show Substack page Diesel Shortages Threaten Global Economy Thaddeus McCotter joins the show's preparation segment to examine the severe global diesel...Live Streaming weekdays 8-9 AM ET on The John Batchelor Show Substack page
Diesel Shortages Threaten Global Economy
Thaddeus McCotter joins the show's preparation segment to examine the severe global diesel shortage, which has pushed Connecticut prices well past $6 per gallon. This scarcity stems from refinery backlogs, a critical lack of new USinfrastructure, and Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refining facilities. In response, anxious Russian citizens have started purchasing alternative electric vehicles to bypass long fueling lines. McCotter and Batchelor also analyze the upcoming midterm elections, noting how visual presentation is crucial in the social media era. They highlight candidate El-Sayed's deliberate "fighter" style of wearing work boots and t-shirts to capture anti-establishment voter frustration. (8)]]>3349falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-global-debt-sparks-financial-crisis-joseph-sternberg-090826--75010498Global Debt Sparks Financial Crisis
Joseph Sternberg discusses global fiscal crises, focusing on soaring government debt in developed countries. In the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has failed to tackle public finances, choosing instead to campaign retroactively against Margaret Thatcher's legacy rather than implementing needed welfare and NHS reforms. Francefaces similar political gridlock, prompting some economists to unrealistically suggest that the European Central Bankforgive its national debt. Meanwhile, the United States faces a looming 2032 deadline when Social Security faces technical insolvency, forcing a crucial entitlement reform debate. Lastly, Sternberg examines newly appointed Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's hawkish stance on inflation. (7)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75010498Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:53:36 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1885 TREASURY DEPARTMENT Global Debt Sparks Financial Crisis Joseph Sternberg discusses global fiscal crises, focusing on soaring government debt in developed countries. In the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has failed to tackle...Global Debt Sparks Financial Crisis
Joseph Sternberg discusses global fiscal crises, focusing on soaring government debt in developed countries. In the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has failed to tackle public finances, choosing instead to campaign retroactively against Margaret Thatcher's legacy rather than implementing needed welfare and NHS reforms. Francefaces similar political gridlock, prompting some economists to unrealistically suggest that the European Central Bankforgive its national debt. Meanwhile, the United States faces a looming 2032 deadline when Social Security faces technical insolvency, forcing a crucial entitlement reform debate. Lastly, Sternberg examines newly appointed Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's hawkish stance on inflation. (7)]]>1181falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-midterm-elections-pose-ominous-outlook-thaddeus-090826--75010497Midterm Elections Pose Ominous Outlook
Thaddeus McCotter joins the program to dissect the political climate leading into upcoming midterm elections. McCotter observes that Donald Trump's net approval rating is deep underwater, posing a significant hurdle for congressional Republicans. Since the president's performance is always implicitly on the ballot, voters send a direct message to the administration by defeating his fellow partisans in the legislative branch. McCotter and Batchelor also explore the 2028 presidential nomination beauty contests, noting J.D. Vance's early lead while questioning old truisms. Lastly, they discuss the internal ideological divisions within the Democratic party and how candidates distance themselves from the Trump administration. (6)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75010497Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:49:51 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1902 ONTARIO ELECTION Midterm Elections Pose Ominous Outlook Thaddeus McCotter joins the program to dissect the political climate leading into upcoming midterm elections. McCotter observes that Donald Trump's net approval rating is deep...Midterm Elections Pose Ominous Outlook
Thaddeus McCotter joins the program to dissect the political climate leading into upcoming midterm elections. McCotter observes that Donald Trump's net approval rating is deep underwater, posing a significant hurdle for congressional Republicans. Since the president's performance is always implicitly on the ballot, voters send a direct message to the administration by defeating his fellow partisans in the legislative branch. McCotter and Batchelor also explore the 2028 presidential nomination beauty contests, noting J.D. Vance's early lead while questioning old truisms. Lastly, they discuss the internal ideological divisions within the Democratic party and how candidates distance themselves from the Trump administration. (6)]]>1071falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-end-of-globalization-alters-sovereignty-gregory-copley-090826--75010458End Of Globalization Alters Sovereignty
Gregory Copley covers global structural changes, discussing the Kushner-Witkoff Kremlin mission and the fracturing of traditional alliances, including US-Canada trade disputes over tariffs. He highlights that Volodymyr Zelenskyyopposes a negotiated Ukraine peace deal because ending the conflict would likely trigger his political removal. Furthermore, Copley observes the decline of globalization and a return to nationalism. Driven by new manufacturing technologies like 3D printing and advanced drone platforms, countries such as Australia and Japan are building sovereign aerospace industries to reduce dependence on foreign powers. Finally, he shares brief updates on King Charles III and Prince George's enrollment at Eton. (5)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75010458Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:45:41 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1912 FIRST FLIGHT CARACAS End Of Globalization Alters Sovereignty Gregory Copley covers global structural changes, discussing the Kushner-Witkoff Kremlin mission and the fracturing of traditional alliances, including US-Canada trade disputes...End Of Globalization Alters Sovereignty
Gregory Copley covers global structural changes, discussing the Kushner-Witkoff Kremlin mission and the fracturing of traditional alliances, including US-Canada trade disputes over tariffs. He highlights that Volodymyr Zelenskyyopposes a negotiated Ukraine peace deal because ending the conflict would likely trigger his political removal. Furthermore, Copley observes the decline of globalization and a return to nationalism. Driven by new manufacturing technologies like 3D printing and advanced drone platforms, countries such as Australia and Japan are building sovereign aerospace industries to reduce dependence on foreign powers. Finally, he shares brief updates on King Charles III and Prince George's enrollment at Eton. (5)]]>2251falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-campus-demonstrations-reveal-intimidation-tactics-tal-fortgang-090826--75009690Campus Demonstrations Reveal Intimidation Tactics
Tal Fortgang revisits the late 2023 congressional hearings where university presidents argued that calling for the genocide of Jewish people "depends on the context." Fortgang contends that schools selectively used "context" to excuse student agitators who systematically violated time, place, and manner rules to intimidate others. These disruptive activities constituted a targeted harassment campaign rather than protected academic debate. Furthermore, the Director of National Intelligence confirmed that Iran financially backed some protesters. Fortgang argues that universities failed their moral duty by not enforcing rules and expelling those individuals committing lawless acts, which effectively silences legitimate, peaceful and civil campus speech. (4)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75009690Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:37:43 +0000John Batchelor Show.CONTENTS 1903 PRINCETON CAMPUS Campus Demonstrations Reveal Intimidation Tactics Tal Fortgang revisits the late 2023 congressional hearings where university presidents argued that calling for the genocide of Jewish people "depends on the context."...Campus Demonstrations Reveal Intimidation Tactics
Tal Fortgang revisits the late 2023 congressional hearings where university presidents argued that calling for the genocide of Jewish people "depends on the context." Fortgang contends that schools selectively used "context" to excuse student agitators who systematically violated time, place, and manner rules to intimidate others. These disruptive activities constituted a targeted harassment campaign rather than protected academic debate. Furthermore, the Director of National Intelligence confirmed that Iran financially backed some protesters. Fortgang argues that universities failed their moral duty by not enforcing rules and expelling those individuals committing lawless acts, which effectively silences legitimate, peaceful and civil campus speech. (4)]]>1181falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-strategic-settlement-essential-for-peace-george-beebe-090826--75009689
Strategic Settlement Essential For Peace
George Beebe discusses the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, emphasizing the serious effort by the Trump administration to rekindle peace talks through emissaries like Jared Kushner. Strategically, the United States wants to end the war to reduce Russia's dependence on China and secure a crucial foreign policy victory before the midterms. However, Beebe explains that a breakthrough will not rely on territorial compromise, which both sides reject. Instead, it requires a strategic settlement that addresses Russian concerns about NATO expansion and guarantees Ukrainian neutrality. Meanwhile, Ukraine faces thinning battle lines, severe manpower recruitment issues, and a critical shortage of air defense missiles. (3)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75009689Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:31:09 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1800 KREMLIN Strategic Settlement Essential For Peace George Beebe discusses the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, emphasizing the serious effort by the Trump administration to rekindle peace talks through emissaries like Jared Kushner....
Strategic Settlement Essential For Peace
George Beebe discusses the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, emphasizing the serious effort by the Trump administration to rekindle peace talks through emissaries like Jared Kushner. Strategically, the United States wants to end the war to reduce Russia's dependence on China and secure a crucial foreign policy victory before the midterms. However, Beebe explains that a breakthrough will not rely on territorial compromise, which both sides reject. Instead, it requires a strategic settlement that addresses Russian concerns about NATO expansion and guarantees Ukrainian neutrality. Meanwhile, Ukraine faces thinning battle lines, severe manpower recruitment issues, and a critical shortage of air defense missiles. (3)]]>1071falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-middle-east-conflict-sparks-escalation-jonathan-schanzer-090826--75009567Middle East Conflict Sparks Escalation
Jonathan Schanzer analyzes the expanding Middle East conflict, noting recent Iran-backed Houthi strikes on four Saudi cities. This dangerous escalation highlights Iran's strategy to disrupt regional energy assets and exploit vulnerabilities in the United States security architecture. Schanzer also details a worrying alliance between the Houthis and Somalia's al-Shabaab. In Lebanon, the Israeli military has cleared a key subterranean Hezbollah nerve center, leaving the proxy in financial disarray. Ultimately, Schanzer argues that Iran acts like a battered boxer playing "rope-a-dope," surviving to maintain its revolutionary ideology. Turkey is also complicating matters by pursuing an active encirclement strategy near Israel's borders. (2)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75009567Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:27:59 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1969 SAN'AA Middle East Conflict Sparks Escalation Jonathan Schanzer analyzes the expanding Middle East conflict, noting recent Iran-backed Houthi strikes on four Saudi cities. This dangerous escalation highlights Iran's strategy to disrupt...Middle East Conflict Sparks Escalation
Jonathan Schanzer analyzes the expanding Middle East conflict, noting recent Iran-backed Houthi strikes on four Saudi cities. This dangerous escalation highlights Iran's strategy to disrupt regional energy assets and exploit vulnerabilities in the United States security architecture. Schanzer also details a worrying alliance between the Houthis and Somalia's al-Shabaab. In Lebanon, the Israeli military has cleared a key subterranean Hezbollah nerve center, leaving the proxy in financial disarray. Ultimately, Schanzer argues that Iran acts like a battered boxer playing "rope-a-dope," surviving to maintain its revolutionary ideology. Turkey is also complicating matters by pursuing an active encirclement strategy near Israel's borders. (2)]]>1181falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-booming-economy-faces-oil-hurdles-liz-peek-090826--75009564
Booming Economy Faces Oil Hurdles
Liz Peek joins the show to discuss the resilient US economy, highlighting a vibrant jobs market and booming consumer spending. Despite Wall Street optimism and rising corporate profits, escalating oil prices driven by the Middle Eastconflict remain a major headwind. Looking ahead to the 2028 presidential race, Peek assesses the early Republicanlandscape. While Vice President J.D. Vance currently leads, his relationship with certain voter blocs remains complicated. Meanwhile, big donors increasingly favor the personable Marco Rubio over Vance. Donald Trump must improve his gutter-level favorability numbers by presenting a more likable, grandfatherly image to voters before the midterms. (1)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75009564Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:24:46 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1906 BAKU Booming Economy Faces Oil Hurdles Liz Peek joins the show to discuss the resilient US economy, highlighting a vibrant jobs market and booming consumer spending. Despite Wall Street optimism and rising corporate profits, escalating...
Booming Economy Faces Oil Hurdles
Liz Peek joins the show to discuss the resilient US economy, highlighting a vibrant jobs market and booming consumer spending. Despite Wall Street optimism and rising corporate profits, escalating oil prices driven by the Middle Eastconflict remain a major headwind. Looking ahead to the 2028 presidential race, Peek assesses the early Republicanlandscape. While Vice President J.D. Vance currently leads, his relationship with certain voter blocs remains complicated. Meanwhile, big donors increasingly favor the personable Marco Rubio over Vance. Donald Trump must improve his gutter-level favorability numbers by presenting a more likable, grandfatherly image to voters before the midterms. (1)]]>1071falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-soviet-empire-built-on-lend-lease-sean-mcmeekin--74989051Part Two: This discussion explores Joseph Stalin's strategic exploitation of Western allies during World War II to rebuild and expand the Soviet empire. By capitalizing on the unconditional aid from Franklin Rooseveltand Hopkins, the Soviet Union secured billions in Lend-Lease resources, advanced industrial blueprints, and military hardware. This extensive assistance, combined with diplomatic concessions in Eastern Europe and China, allowed a severely weakened Soviet regime to survive and ultimately emerge as a dominant post-war global superpower. (4)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74989051Tue, 08 Sep 2026 02:09:45 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION  1945 Part Two: This discussion explores Joseph Stalin's strategic exploitation of Western allies during World War II to rebuild and expand the Soviet empire. By capitalizing on the unconditional aid from Franklin Rooseveltand Hopkins, the...Part Two: This discussion explores Joseph Stalin's strategic exploitation of Western allies during World War II to rebuild and expand the Soviet empire. By capitalizing on the unconditional aid from Franklin Rooseveltand Hopkins, the Soviet Union secured billions in Lend-Lease resources, advanced industrial blueprints, and military hardware. This extensive assistance, combined with diplomatic concessions in Eastern Europe and China, allowed a severely weakened Soviet regime to survive and ultimately emerge as a dominant post-war global superpower. (4)]]>2341falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-stalin-s-geopolitical-exploitation-of-lend-lease-sean-mcmeekin--74989050Stalin's Geopolitical Exploitation of Lend-Lease
Sean McMeekin, author of Stalin's War: A New History of World War II, Part One: This interview details how Joseph Stalin manipulated Western powers to recover and expand Soviet territory. Through FDR and Harry Hopkins, the U.S.provided massive Lend-Lease aid, military equipment, and proprietary technology without demanding anything in return. Roosevelt consistently appeased Stalin, ignoring massive Soviet crimes like the Katyn massacre and enabling the sidelining of democratic forces in Yugoslavia and China. This massive, unrestricted U.S. aid ultimately helped establish the Soviet Union as a formidable global superpower. (3)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74989050Tue, 08 Sep 2026 02:06:05 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION  1934 KIROV AND STALIN Stalin's Geopolitical Exploitation of Lend-Lease Sean McMeekin, author of Stalin's War: A New History of World War II, Part One: This interview details how Joseph Stalin manipulated Western powers to recover and expand...Stalin's Geopolitical Exploitation of Lend-Lease
Sean McMeekin, author of Stalin's War: A New History of World War II, Part One: This interview details how Joseph Stalin manipulated Western powers to recover and expand Soviet territory. Through FDR and Harry Hopkins, the U.S.provided massive Lend-Lease aid, military equipment, and proprietary technology without demanding anything in return. Roosevelt consistently appeased Stalin, ignoring massive Soviet crimes like the Katyn massacre and enabling the sidelining of democratic forces in Yugoslavia and China. This massive, unrestricted U.S. aid ultimately helped establish the Soviet Union as a formidable global superpower. (3)]]>2371falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ethnic-diversity-defines-modern-iran-brenda-shaffer--74986619
Ethnic Diversity Defines Modern Iran
Brenda Shaffer, author of Iran Is More Than Persia: Ethnic Politics in Iran, challenges the misconception that Iran is a homogeneous Persian nation, revealing that ethnic minorities comprise over half of the population. Shaffer details the historic and ongoing struggles of Azerbaijanis, Kurds, Caspian peoples, and Baloch against Tehran's centralized discrimination and linguistic suppression. With strong transborder ethnic ties and economic neglect, these minority grievances fuel severe anti-regime protests, threatening the future stability and territorial integrity of the state, potentially leading to a very bloody civil war.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74986619Tue, 08 Sep 2026 01:51:54 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTIOM 1750 PERSIA Ethnic Diversity Defines Modern Iran Brenda Shaffer, author of Iran Is More Than Persia: Ethnic Politics in Iran, challenges the misconception that Iran is a homogeneous Persian nation, revealing that ethnic minorities comprise...
Ethnic Diversity Defines Modern Iran
Brenda Shaffer, author of Iran Is More Than Persia: Ethnic Politics in Iran, challenges the misconception that Iran is a homogeneous Persian nation, revealing that ethnic minorities comprise over half of the population. Shaffer details the historic and ongoing struggles of Azerbaijanis, Kurds, Caspian peoples, and Baloch against Tehran's centralized discrimination and linguistic suppression. With strong transborder ethnic ties and economic neglect, these minority grievances fuel severe anti-regime protests, threatening the future stability and territorial integrity of the state, potentially leading to a very bloody civil war.]]>2366falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/russia-intervenes-in-syrian-conflict-anna-borshchevskaya--749864361800 KREMLIN
Russia Intervenes In Syrian Conflict
Anna Borshchevskaya, author of Putin's War in Syria: Russian Foreign Policy and the Price of America's Absence, analyzes the Russian military intervention in Syria, highlighting how Vladimir Putin capitalized on American diplomatic hesitation. By leveraging lessons learned from Soviet failures in Afghanistan and Chechnya, Russiamaintained a light ground footprint. The Kremlin conducted a heavy aerial campaign to prop up the Assad regime. Putin expertly balanced regional diplomacy with competing actors, positioning Russia as an influential mediator and establishing a permanent, strategic presence in the Middle East. (2)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74986436Tue, 08 Sep 2026 01:51:22 +0000John Batchelor Show.1800 KREMLIN Russia Intervenes In Syrian Conflict Anna Borshchevskaya, author of Putin's War in Syria: Russian Foreign Policy and the Price of America's Absence, analyzes the Russian military intervention in Syria, highlighting how Vladimir Putin...1800 KREMLIN
Russia Intervenes In Syrian Conflict
Anna Borshchevskaya, author of Putin's War in Syria: Russian Foreign Policy and the Price of America's Absence, analyzes the Russian military intervention in Syria, highlighting how Vladimir Putin capitalized on American diplomatic hesitation. By leveraging lessons learned from Soviet failures in Afghanistan and Chechnya, Russiamaintained a light ground footprint. The Kremlin conducted a heavy aerial campaign to prop up the Assad regime. Putin expertly balanced regional diplomacy with competing actors, positioning Russia as an influential mediator and establishing a permanent, strategic presence in the Middle East. (2)]]>2365falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-dictator-s-marginalia-reveals-mind-s-workings-geoffrey-roberts--74986918Dictator's Marginalia Reveals Mind's Workings
Geoffrey Roberts, Part Two: Roberts details how Stalin's personal annotations, or pometki, in five hundred surviving archived books reflect how his mind worked and how he applied ideas. Roberts describes Stalin's interest in historical state-builders like Otto von Bismarck and Ivan the Terrible, whose reputations he rehabilitated to retrospectively justify his own harsh, authoritarian regime and state building. He notes Stalin's engagement with American constitutional structures and industrial management, despite his dogmatic Marxist belief in global capitalism's eventual fall. (2)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74986918Tue, 08 Sep 2026 01:23:37 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1935 Dictator's Marginalia Reveals Mind's Workings Geoffrey Roberts, Part Two: Roberts details how Stalin's personal annotations, or pometki, in five hundred surviving archived books reflect how his mind worked and how he applied ideas....Dictator's Marginalia Reveals Mind's Workings
Geoffrey Roberts, Part Two: Roberts details how Stalin's personal annotations, or pometki, in five hundred surviving archived books reflect how his mind worked and how he applied ideas. Roberts describes Stalin's interest in historical state-builders like Otto von Bismarck and Ivan the Terrible, whose reputations he rehabilitated to retrospectively justify his own harsh, authoritarian regime and state building. He notes Stalin's engagement with American constitutional structures and industrial management, despite his dogmatic Marxist belief in global capitalism's eventual fall. (2)]]>2363falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-joseph-stalin-s-lifetime-reading-habits-geoffrey-roberts--74986917Joseph Stalin's Lifetime Reading Habits
Geoffrey Roberts, author of Stalin's Library: A Dictator and His Books, Part One: Roberts introduces Joseph Stalin's expansive personal library, estimated to have reached 25,000 texts by his death, though only a 5,500-book fraction survived intact. Roberts traces Stalin's lifelong reading journey starting from his studious youth in Georgia and seminary education to his adult life as an omnivorous Marxist intellectual. He highlights Stalin's structured book classification scheme, which kept works by key Marxist thinkers like Lenin and his rival Leon Trotsky separated for special study. (1)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74986917Tue, 08 Sep 2026 01:21:11 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1945 YALTA Joseph Stalin's Lifetime Reading Habits Geoffrey Roberts, author of Stalin's Library: A Dictator and His Books, Part One: Roberts introduces Joseph Stalin's expansive personal library, estimated to have reached 25,000 texts by his...Joseph Stalin's Lifetime Reading Habits
Geoffrey Roberts, author of Stalin's Library: A Dictator and His Books, Part One: Roberts introduces Joseph Stalin's expansive personal library, estimated to have reached 25,000 texts by his death, though only a 5,500-book fraction survived intact. Roberts traces Stalin's lifelong reading journey starting from his studious youth in Georgia and seminary education to his adult life as an omnivorous Marxist intellectual. He highlights Stalin's structured book classification scheme, which kept works by key Marxist thinkers like Lenin and his rival Leon Trotsky separated for special study. (1)]]>2369falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-clodia-reclaims-her-historical-voice-douglas-boin-douglas-boin-090726--74914195Clodia Reclaims Her Historical Voice
Douglas Boin, author of Clodia of Rome: Champion of the Roman Republic, shifts the focus of the late Roman Republicto Clodia, an independent, wealthy aristocratic woman who challenged Rome's patriarchal establishment. Boin reconstructs her life on the Palatine Hill, her stormy marriage, and her political alliance with her reformist brother Clodius. The narrative culminates in the famous sedition and murder trial of her former lover Marcus Caelius Rufus, where Marcus Tullius Cicero delivered a highly misogynistic defense that influenced rhetoric for two entire millennia. (2)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74914195Tue, 08 Sep 2026 01:15:22 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1561 PALATINE HILL Clodia Reclaims Her Historical Voice Douglas Boin, author of Clodia of Rome: Champion of the Roman Republic, shifts the focus of the late Roman Republicto Clodia, an independent, wealthy aristocratic woman who challenged...Clodia Reclaims Her Historical Voice
Douglas Boin, author of Clodia of Rome: Champion of the Roman Republic, shifts the focus of the late Roman Republicto Clodia, an independent, wealthy aristocratic woman who challenged Rome's patriarchal establishment. Boin reconstructs her life on the Palatine Hill, her stormy marriage, and her political alliance with her reformist brother Clodius. The narrative culminates in the famous sedition and murder trial of her former lover Marcus Caelius Rufus, where Marcus Tullius Cicero delivered a highly misogynistic defense that influenced rhetoric for two entire millennia. (2)]]>2251falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-viking-beliefs-and-dramatic-endings-eleanor-barraclough-hour-two-090726--74914193Viking Beliefs and Dramatic Endings
Eleanor Barraclough, Part Two: Barraclough explains Norse mythological systems recorded after Christian conversion by Snorri Sturluson, such as creation from fire and ice. She discusses archaeological sites like the Surtshellir lava cave, where offerings were left to a fire giant. Finally, she examines the decline of the Viking era, referencing 1066, the 1263 Battle of Largs, and Greenland's Herjolfsnes cemetery, where preserved clothing tells of their isolated, long and freezing final days. (2)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74914193Tue, 08 Sep 2026 01:14:49 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION VIKING SILVER Viking Beliefs and Dramatic Endings Eleanor Barraclough, Part Two: Barraclough explains Norse mythological systems recorded after Christian conversion by Snorri Sturluson, such as creation from fire and ice. She discusses...Viking Beliefs and Dramatic Endings
Eleanor Barraclough, Part Two: Barraclough explains Norse mythological systems recorded after Christian conversion by Snorri Sturluson, such as creation from fire and ice. She discusses archaeological sites like the Surtshellir lava cave, where offerings were left to a fire giant. Finally, she examines the decline of the Viking era, referencing 1066, the 1263 Battle of Largs, and Greenland's Herjolfsnes cemetery, where preserved clothing tells of their isolated, long and freezing final days. (2)]]>2251falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-unearthing-secret-viking-everyday-lives-eleanor-barraclough-hour-one-090726--74914191Unearthing Secret Viking Everyday Lives
Eleanor Barraclough, author of Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age, Part One: Barraclough discusses her archaeological methodology of using ordinary objects like runic wooden messages, skull fragments, and gaming pieces to explore the personal, human lives of Vikings. She details early Viking movements, from the shocking 793 AD Lindisfarne monastery raid to their subsequent conquest of England and diaspora expansion eastward into Russia and Kiev. She also highlights the Salme ship burials in Estonia as a key unsolved historical mystery. (1)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74914191Tue, 08 Sep 2026 01:11:46 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION F1850 Unearthing Secret Viking Everyday Lives Eleanor Barraclough, author of Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age, Part One: Barraclough discusses her archaeological methodology of using ordinary objects like runic wooden...Unearthing Secret Viking Everyday Lives
Eleanor Barraclough, author of Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age, Part One: Barraclough discusses her archaeological methodology of using ordinary objects like runic wooden messages, skull fragments, and gaming pieces to explore the personal, human lives of Vikings. She details early Viking movements, from the shocking 793 AD Lindisfarne monastery raid to their subsequent conquest of England and diaspora expansion eastward into Russia and Kiev. She also highlights the Salme ship burials in Estonia as a key unsolved historical mystery. (1)]]>2251falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-french-fashion-styled-by-women-anne-higonnet-090726--74914188
French Fashion Styled By Women
Anne Higonnet, author of Liberty, Equality, Fashion: The Women Who Styled the French Revolution, explores how three prominent women, known as the Graces, revolutionized French fashion during the Directory and Empire periods. Following the trauma of the Reign of Terror, classic silk dresses and whalebone corsets were replaced by simple, flowing white cotton muslin gowns. This dramatic shift liberated women's bodies and sparked new accessories like handbags, cashmere shawls, flat laced shoes, and tiaras. These styles were soon documented and widely consumed by the enthusiastic British public. (1)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74914188Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:18:13 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1807 EMPRESS JOSEPHINE. French Fashion Styled By Women Anne Higonnet, author of Liberty, Equality, Fashion: The Women Who Styled the French Revolution, explores how three prominent women, known as the Graces, revolutionized French fashion...
French Fashion Styled By Women
Anne Higonnet, author of Liberty, Equality, Fashion: The Women Who Styled the French Revolution, explores how three prominent women, known as the Graces, revolutionized French fashion during the Directory and Empire periods. Following the trauma of the Reign of Terror, classic silk dresses and whalebone corsets were replaced by simple, flowing white cotton muslin gowns. This dramatic shift liberated women's bodies and sparked new accessories like handbags, cashmere shawls, flat laced shoes, and tiaras. These styles were soon documented and widely consumed by the enthusiastic British public. (1)]]>2251falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-civil-war-heroes-and-western-pioneers-tyler-anbinder--74949238
Civil War Heroes And Western Pioneers: Tyler Anbinder, Part Two: This discussion explores the socioeconomic rise of Famine Irish immigrants through military service and westward migration. During the Civil War, many passionately defended the Union in the Fighting 69th Irish Brigade, featuring heroes like James Kavanagh and Dr. William O'Meagher. Despite facing fierce anti-Catholic prejudice from the Know-Nothing movement, immigrants achieved remarkable upward mobility. Hubert Glennpreserved vital Castle Garden records for decades, while families moved west. John Colleen's children became prominent professionals in Buffalo, Peter Lynch built thriving Minnesota farming enclaves, and entrepreneur Michael Phelan established a nationwide billiards empire, crafting a custom gold-ornamented pool table for President Ulysses S. Grant. (2)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74949238Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:42:16 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1847 Civil War Heroes And Western Pioneers: Tyler Anbinder, Part Two: This discussion explores the socioeconomic rise of Famine Irish immigrants through military service and westward migration. During the Civil War, many passionately defended...
Civil War Heroes And Western Pioneers: Tyler Anbinder, Part Two: This discussion explores the socioeconomic rise of Famine Irish immigrants through military service and westward migration. During the Civil War, many passionately defended the Union in the Fighting 69th Irish Brigade, featuring heroes like James Kavanagh and Dr. William O'Meagher. Despite facing fierce anti-Catholic prejudice from the Know-Nothing movement, immigrants achieved remarkable upward mobility. Hubert Glennpreserved vital Castle Garden records for decades, while families moved west. John Colleen's children became prominent professionals in Buffalo, Peter Lynch built thriving Minnesota farming enclaves, and entrepreneur Michael Phelan established a nationwide billiards empire, crafting a custom gold-ornamented pool table for President Ulysses S. Grant. (2)]]>2233falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-escaping-famine-saving-pennies-finding-footholds-tyler-anbinder--74949237
Escaping Famine Saving Pennies Finding Footholds
Tyler Anbinder, author of Plentiful Country: The Great Potato Famine and the Making of Irish New York, Part One: This discussion details the Famine Irish's harrowing escape to New York and their early survival. Starting with Kate Murphy's emotional return to Irish soil in 1896, the narrative traces the potato blight's biological origins in South American guano and damp Irish weather. British landlords cleared estates, sending tenants on deadly coffin ships to America. Arriving destitute, immigrants crowded into Five Points' notorious Old Brewery tenement and undertook grueling construction day labor. Traumatized by starvation, they diligently saved money in the Emigrant Savings Bank, while ambitious entrepreneurs like tailor George Fox and charcoal peddlers forged early paths to prosperity. (1)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74949237Mon, 07 Sep 2026 02:24:59 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTOPN 1846 IRELAND FOOD RIOT Escaping Famine Saving Pennies Finding Footholds Tyler Anbinder, author of Plentiful Country: The Great Potato Famine and the Making of Irish New York, Part One: This discussion details the Famine Irish's harrowing...
Escaping Famine Saving Pennies Finding Footholds
Tyler Anbinder, author of Plentiful Country: The Great Potato Famine and the Making of Irish New York, Part One: This discussion details the Famine Irish's harrowing escape to New York and their early survival. Starting with Kate Murphy's emotional return to Irish soil in 1896, the narrative traces the potato blight's biological origins in South American guano and damp Irish weather. British landlords cleared estates, sending tenants on deadly coffin ships to America. Arriving destitute, immigrants crowded into Five Points' notorious Old Brewery tenement and undertook grueling construction day labor. Traumatized by starvation, they diligently saved money in the Emigrant Savings Bank, while ambitious entrepreneurs like tailor George Fox and charcoal peddlers forged early paths to prosperity. (1)]]>2233falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-german-populist-resurgence-threatens-global-order-gaius-germanicus--74948782
German Populist Resurgence Threatens Global Order
Finally, Gaius and Germanicus turn to Germany, where the populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has achieved historic breakthroughs in regional elections. Germanicus and the host analyze how the AfD's rise in Saxony, winning up to 44%, signals deep structural shifts. The party remains firmly anti-NATO, anti-EU, and anti-American, throwing off what Germanicus describes as a 'yoke of shame' imposed since World War II. Rejecting comparisons to 1932 militarism, Germanicus frames this surge as a conservative Thermidorian reaction against Western cultural wokeism and its therapeutic ethos. He contrasts the western therapeutic culture with the heroic Soviet traditions still present in East Germany. Germanicus argues that European populations are desperately seeking renewal and a return to stable traditions that protect their loved national worlds. He identifies this regional political shift as a clear bellwether for potential populist victories in other European nations, including France and the Netherlands, where citizens also resist migrant influxes. Crucially, he asserts that this growing European anti-American sentiment is ultimately beneficial for the United States itself. These global setbacks will serve as a necessary wake-up call, forcing the American empire to abandon its ruinous 'pied piper mission' of global dominance and finally focus on its own domestic renewal.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74948782Mon, 07 Sep 2026 02:06:54 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1890 SAXONY German Populist Resurgence Threatens Global Order Finally, Gaius and Germanicus turn to Germany, where the populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has achieved historic breakthroughs in regional elections. Germanicus and the...
German Populist Resurgence Threatens Global Order
Finally, Gaius and Germanicus turn to Germany, where the populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has achieved historic breakthroughs in regional elections. Germanicus and the host analyze how the AfD's rise in Saxony, winning up to 44%, signals deep structural shifts. The party remains firmly anti-NATO, anti-EU, and anti-American, throwing off what Germanicus describes as a 'yoke of shame' imposed since World War II. Rejecting comparisons to 1932 militarism, Germanicus frames this surge as a conservative Thermidorian reaction against Western cultural wokeism and its therapeutic ethos. He contrasts the western therapeutic culture with the heroic Soviet traditions still present in East Germany. Germanicus argues that European populations are desperately seeking renewal and a return to stable traditions that protect their loved national worlds. He identifies this regional political shift as a clear bellwether for potential populist victories in other European nations, including France and the Netherlands, where citizens also resist migrant influxes. Crucially, he asserts that this growing European anti-American sentiment is ultimately beneficial for the United States itself. These global setbacks will serve as a necessary wake-up call, forcing the American empire to abandon its ruinous 'pied piper mission' of global dominance and finally focus on its own domestic renewal.
]]>916falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-middle-east-conflict-drives-economic-decline-gaius-and-germanicus--74948781
Middle East Conflict Drives Economic Decline
Gaius and Germanicus: Transitioning to Persia, the hosts examine the regional conflict, noting escalating military tensions. Germanicus argues that unlike typical midterm elections, foreign policy will heavily influence the upcoming vote. The war against Iran, fought primarily on behalf of Israel, has severely damaged the domestic economy and alienated the MAGA base. Average Americans are facing devastating fuel and food inflation, with diesel reaching $6.12 a gallon and agricultural prices like wheat and soy rising 14% to 16% monthly. With the president's approval rating collapsing to 33%, Iran has strategic incentive to launch counterattacks against commercial tankers to further disrupt the electorate before the vote. Germanicus asserts the establishment has no real endgame, relying on mainstream media propaganda to project false success. He compares this imperial overreach to the chaotic third century or the end of the Roman Republic. Ultimately, he views these crises as a necessary catalyst for a vital strategic withdrawal. These modern conflicts are no longer overhead wars that can be easily written off, but rather systemic threats that actively destroy actual power and reputation. Extricating itself from these costly, destructive foreign entanglements is the only way for the United States to regroup and successfully recover its complete domestic strength. (2)










































]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74948781Mon, 07 Sep 2026 02:01:21 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION XERXES I OF PERSIA Middle East Conflict Drives Economic Decline Gaius and Germanicus: Transitioning to Persia, the hosts examine the regional conflict, noting escalating military tensions. Germanicus argues that unlike typical midterm...
Middle East Conflict Drives Economic Decline
Gaius and Germanicus: Transitioning to Persia, the hosts examine the regional conflict, noting escalating military tensions. Germanicus argues that unlike typical midterm elections, foreign policy will heavily influence the upcoming vote. The war against Iran, fought primarily on behalf of Israel, has severely damaged the domestic economy and alienated the MAGA base. Average Americans are facing devastating fuel and food inflation, with diesel reaching $6.12 a gallon and agricultural prices like wheat and soy rising 14% to 16% monthly. With the president's approval rating collapsing to 33%, Iran has strategic incentive to launch counterattacks against commercial tankers to further disrupt the electorate before the vote. Germanicus asserts the establishment has no real endgame, relying on mainstream media propaganda to project false success. He compares this imperial overreach to the chaotic third century or the end of the Roman Republic. Ultimately, he views these crises as a necessary catalyst for a vital strategic withdrawal. These modern conflicts are no longer overhead wars that can be easily written off, but rather systemic threats that actively destroy actual power and reputation. Extricating itself from these costly, destructive foreign entanglements is the only way for the United States to regroup and successfully recover its complete domestic strength. (2)










































]]>1145falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-american-embassy-seeks-ukrainian-peace-deal-gaius-and-germanicus--74948783
American Embassy Seeks Ukrainian Peace Deal
Gaius and Germanicus: Set in autumn 92 AD in Londinium, the hosts discuss the declining institutions of the modern American empire, drawing historical parallels. They focus first on the Ukraine war, analyzing the recent "embassy" sent by the American emperor, Donald Trump, to Moscow and Kyiv. Germanicus explains this diplomatic mission, consisting of Kushner and Witkoff, was not a true negotiation but a means to convey the emperor's sentiments. The emperor desperately wants to end the conflict because Ukraine is on the verge of collapse. Allowing an imminent collapse while the United States is actively managing deep strikes would result in a massive public humiliation. By securing a ceasefire or peace deal, Trump hopes to fulfill a major campaign promise before the crucial election and free up strategic maneuver room to focus entirely on the conflict in Persia. The proposed peace terms would likely require Ukraine to yield contested territories, including parts of Donbas, Zaporizhzhia, or even the historic prize of Odesa. Germanicus asserts that European client states, including Poland and the Baltics, will ultimately fall in line. Furthermore, Poland might view a Ukrainian collapse as an opportunity to reclaim historic western territories they controlled for many centuries. (1)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74948783Mon, 07 Sep 2026 01:57:44 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1894 KREMLIN American Embassy Seeks Ukrainian Peace Deal Gaius and Germanicus: Set in autumn 92 AD in Londinium, the hosts discuss the declining institutions of the modern American empire, drawing historical parallels. They focus first on the...
American Embassy Seeks Ukrainian Peace Deal
Gaius and Germanicus: Set in autumn 92 AD in Londinium, the hosts discuss the declining institutions of the modern American empire, drawing historical parallels. They focus first on the Ukraine war, analyzing the recent "embassy" sent by the American emperor, Donald Trump, to Moscow and Kyiv. Germanicus explains this diplomatic mission, consisting of Kushner and Witkoff, was not a true negotiation but a means to convey the emperor's sentiments. The emperor desperately wants to end the conflict because Ukraine is on the verge of collapse. Allowing an imminent collapse while the United States is actively managing deep strikes would result in a massive public humiliation. By securing a ceasefire or peace deal, Trump hopes to fulfill a major campaign promise before the crucial election and free up strategic maneuver room to focus entirely on the conflict in Persia. The proposed peace terms would likely require Ukraine to yield contested territories, including parts of Donbas, Zaporizhzhia, or even the historic prize of Odesa. Germanicus asserts that European client states, including Poland and the Baltics, will ultimately fall in line. Furthermore, Poland might view a Ukrainian collapse as an opportunity to reclaim historic western territories they controlled for many centuries. (1)]]>1310falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-culture-wars-and-political-backlash-james-shapiro--74948005
Culture Wars And Political Backlash
James Shapiro, Part Two: This segment details the political battle that destroyed the Federal Theatre Project, laying the groundwork for modern culture wars. Shapiro discusses Representative Martin Dies, an ambitious, racist politician who headed the newly formed House Un-American Activities Committee. Dies targeted the theatre project, accusing its popular shows of spreading communist propaganda. Specifically, popular living newspapers like One-Third of a Nationangered powerful real estate interests and conservative congressional opponents by exposing urban poverty. Meanwhile, the administration actively suppressed unproduced Black plays like Liberty Deferred, which featured a satirical depiction of lynching. Armed with false accusations from Hazel Huffman, a disgruntled, opportunistic receptionist who read Flanagan's mail, the committee aggressively smeared the project. Hallie Flanagan's defense failed to persuade congressmen who mocked her artistic terms, resulting in Congress defunding the project in 1939. This historic clash established a political playbook that continues to target all public arts funding across America today. (2)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74948005Mon, 07 Sep 2026 01:33:13 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1935 WPA "IT Can't Happen Here." Culture Wars And Political Backlash James Shapiro, Part Two: This segment details the political battle that destroyed the Federal Theatre Project, laying the groundwork for modern culture wars. Shapiro...
Culture Wars And Political Backlash
James Shapiro, Part Two: This segment details the political battle that destroyed the Federal Theatre Project, laying the groundwork for modern culture wars. Shapiro discusses Representative Martin Dies, an ambitious, racist politician who headed the newly formed House Un-American Activities Committee. Dies targeted the theatre project, accusing its popular shows of spreading communist propaganda. Specifically, popular living newspapers like One-Third of a Nationangered powerful real estate interests and conservative congressional opponents by exposing urban poverty. Meanwhile, the administration actively suppressed unproduced Black plays like Liberty Deferred, which featured a satirical depiction of lynching. Armed with false accusations from Hazel Huffman, a disgruntled, opportunistic receptionist who read Flanagan's mail, the committee aggressively smeared the project. Hallie Flanagan's defense failed to persuade congressmen who mocked her artistic terms, resulting in Congress defunding the project in 1939. This historic clash established a political playbook that continues to target all public arts funding across America today. (2)]]>2225falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-shakespeare-politics-and-american-theater-james-shapiro--74948006
Shakespeare Politics And American Theater
James Shapiro, author of The Playbook: A Story of Theater, Democracy, and the Making of a Culture War, Part One: This recording examines the transformative impact of the Federal Theatre Project during the Great Depression. Shapiro highlights the historic 1936 Harlem premiere of Macbeth, an integrated cultural triumph directed by a young Orson Welles with an all-Black cast, which adapted Shakespeare to Haiti. The discussion focuses on Harry Hopkins, who created the WPA Federal One program to employ destitute artists, and director Hallie Flanagan, who established a vast, accessible national theater that brought thousands of free productions to millions of Americans. Shapiro also examines Sinclair Lewis and his antifascist novel, It Can't Happen Here. Although Hollywood spent massive sums to acquire the movie rights, studio heads ultimately cancelled the film due to foreign market fears and censorship. In response, Flanagan mobilized the Federal Theatre to adapt the work, staging it simultaneously in twenty cities across the country as a powerful, urgent nationwide warning against the dangers of rising global fascism. (1)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74948006Mon, 07 Sep 2026 01:29:30 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1936 HARLEM LAFAYETTE THEATER Shakespeare Politics And American Theater James Shapiro, author of The Playbook: A Story of Theater, Democracy, and the Making of a Culture War, Part One: This recording examines the transformative impact of the...
Shakespeare Politics And American Theater
James Shapiro, author of The Playbook: A Story of Theater, Democracy, and the Making of a Culture War, Part One: This recording examines the transformative impact of the Federal Theatre Project during the Great Depression. Shapiro highlights the historic 1936 Harlem premiere of Macbeth, an integrated cultural triumph directed by a young Orson Welles with an all-Black cast, which adapted Shakespeare to Haiti. The discussion focuses on Harry Hopkins, who created the WPA Federal One program to employ destitute artists, and director Hallie Flanagan, who established a vast, accessible national theater that brought thousands of free productions to millions of Americans. Shapiro also examines Sinclair Lewis and his antifascist novel, It Can't Happen Here. Although Hollywood spent massive sums to acquire the movie rights, studio heads ultimately cancelled the film due to foreign market fears and censorship. In response, Flanagan mobilized the Federal Theatre to adapt the work, staging it simultaneously in twenty cities across the country as a powerful, urgent nationwide warning against the dangers of rising global fascism. (1)]]>2234falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-empresses-rebels-and-ordinary-romans-emma-southon--74948004
R, Part Two: This segment covers diverse women of the Roman Empire, beginning with Augustus's highly educated daughter, Julia. Southon describes how Julia was used as a political marrying tool to secure male heirs, including Agrippa and Tiberius, before her public rebellion led to her permanent, harsh exile and ultimate starvation under Tiberius. Moving to Roman Britain, the discussion contrasts Cartimandua's strategic cooperation with the Romans against Boudica's famous, violent rebellion and tragic suicide. Archaeological findings from Pompeii reveal ordinary women like Julia Felix, a wealthy, independent businesswoman who ran a sprawling entertainment and bath complex. Meanwhile, the Vindolanda tablets reveal educated military wives, including Sulpicia Lepidina, organizing active social lives on the hostile northern frontier. Finally, the interview details Perpetua and Felicity, Carthage's famous Christian martyrs who embraced redemptive suffering, defiance, and ultimate execution in the grand arena rather than ever renouncing their devout faith by sacrificing to the polytheistic Roman gods. (2)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74948004Mon, 07 Sep 2026 01:25:00 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION UNDATED R, Part Two: This segment covers diverse women of the Roman Empire, beginning with Augustus's highly educated daughter, Julia. Southon describes how Julia was used as a political marrying tool to secure male heirs, including Agrippa...
R, Part Two: This segment covers diverse women of the Roman Empire, beginning with Augustus's highly educated daughter, Julia. Southon describes how Julia was used as a political marrying tool to secure male heirs, including Agrippa and Tiberius, before her public rebellion led to her permanent, harsh exile and ultimate starvation under Tiberius. Moving to Roman Britain, the discussion contrasts Cartimandua's strategic cooperation with the Romans against Boudica's famous, violent rebellion and tragic suicide. Archaeological findings from Pompeii reveal ordinary women like Julia Felix, a wealthy, independent businesswoman who ran a sprawling entertainment and bath complex. Meanwhile, the Vindolanda tablets reveal educated military wives, including Sulpicia Lepidina, organizing active social lives on the hostile northern frontier. Finally, the interview details Perpetua and Felicity, Carthage's famous Christian martyrs who embraced redemptive suffering, defiance, and ultimate execution in the grand arena rather than ever renouncing their devout faith by sacrificing to the polytheistic Roman gods. (2)]]>2249falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-roman-women-reshaping-ancient-history-emma-southon--74948007
Roman Women Reshaping Ancient History
Emma Southon, author of A Rome of One's Own: The Forgotten Women of the Roman Empire, Part One: This interview explores early Roman history through the lives of its women, challenging traditional male-dominated narratives. Southon discusses how first-century historians like Livy wrote to flatter Emperor Augustus, shaping historical memory to justify his autocratic rise. The discussion starts with the founding of Rome, highlighting the forced mass kidnapping of the Sabine women and Hersilia's crucial, peacemaking intervention that united warring families. Southon contrasts Hersilia's virtuous legacy with Tarpeia, who betrayed Rome due to a perceived female greed for luxury. The narrative transitions to the Etruscan queen Tanaquil, who helped secure the monarchy, and her ambitious granddaughter Tullia, whose murderous path to the throne exemplified the corruptive nature of unchecked power. Finally, the interview details the tragic story of Lucretia, whose ultimate virtue and sudden suicide after her assault by the king's son became the direct catalyst for Brutus to overthrow the corrupt monarchy and successfully establish the Roman Republic. (1)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74948007Mon, 07 Sep 2026 01:24:47 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1802 ROMAN WOMEN. Roman Women Reshaping Ancient History Emma Southon, author of A Rome of One's Own: The Forgotten Women of the Roman Empire, Part One: This interview explores early Roman history through the lives of its women, challenging...
Roman Women Reshaping Ancient History
Emma Southon, author of A Rome of One's Own: The Forgotten Women of the Roman Empire, Part One: This interview explores early Roman history through the lives of its women, challenging traditional male-dominated narratives. Southon discusses how first-century historians like Livy wrote to flatter Emperor Augustus, shaping historical memory to justify his autocratic rise. The discussion starts with the founding of Rome, highlighting the forced mass kidnapping of the Sabine women and Hersilia's crucial, peacemaking intervention that united warring families. Southon contrasts Hersilia's virtuous legacy with Tarpeia, who betrayed Rome due to a perceived female greed for luxury. The narrative transitions to the Etruscan queen Tanaquil, who helped secure the monarchy, and her ambitious granddaughter Tullia, whose murderous path to the throne exemplified the corruptive nature of unchecked power. Finally, the interview details the tragic story of Lucretia, whose ultimate virtue and sudden suicide after her assault by the king's son became the direct catalyst for Brutus to overthrow the corrupt monarchy and successfully establish the Roman Republic. (1)]]>2228falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-translators-defy-soviet-espionage-and-terror-alan-philps--74940331
Translators Defy Soviet Espionage And Terror
Alan Philps, Part Two: Philps continues with the lives of the Metropol Hotel's translators and Stalin's propaganda war. He introduces Nadia, the granddaughter of a rabbi, who served as a Soviet military intelligence spy in Shanghai and New York, hiding microfilm inside pocket mirrors. Working as a translator, she became a secret dissident, only to be arrested and exiled to the Gulag for eight years after Australian journalist Godfrey Blunden revealed her true views in a thinly veiled novel. Philps also shares the story of Tanya, a glamorous Russian translator who married Britishcorrespondent Ronnie Matthews. Ronnie successfully forced the Soviet regime to permit her exit. The conversation concludes with Philps reflecting on how Stalin's brutal playbook of total media censorship and expendable human life directly mirrors Vladimir Putin's modern disinformation campaigns. (2)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74940331Sun, 06 Sep 2026 19:35:28 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION:  NOVEMBER 1941 MOSCOW Translators Defy Soviet Espionage And Terror Alan Philps, Part Two: Philps continues with the lives of the Metropol Hotel's translators and Stalin's propaganda war. He introduces Nadia, the granddaughter of a rabbi, who...
Translators Defy Soviet Espionage And Terror
Alan Philps, Part Two: Philps continues with the lives of the Metropol Hotel's translators and Stalin's propaganda war. He introduces Nadia, the granddaughter of a rabbi, who served as a Soviet military intelligence spy in Shanghai and New York, hiding microfilm inside pocket mirrors. Working as a translator, she became a secret dissident, only to be arrested and exiled to the Gulag for eight years after Australian journalist Godfrey Blunden revealed her true views in a thinly veiled novel. Philps also shares the story of Tanya, a glamorous Russian translator who married Britishcorrespondent Ronnie Matthews. Ronnie successfully forced the Soviet regime to permit her exit. The conversation concludes with Philps reflecting on how Stalin's brutal playbook of total media censorship and expendable human life directly mirrors Vladimir Putin's modern disinformation campaigns. (2)]]>2248falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-stalin-s-wartime-propaganda-at-the-metropol-alan-philps--74940330
Stalin's Wartime Propaganda At The Metropol
Alan Philps, author of The Red Hotel: Stalin's Propaganda War at the Metropol, Part One: John Batchelor welcomes Philps to discuss Stalin's tightly controlled propaganda war in Moscow during World War II. The conversation focuses on Western correspondents at the decaying Metropol Hotel, who struggled against heavy Soviet censorship while relying on Russian women as secretaries and translators. Philps introduces several key female figures: Charlotte Haldane, a passionate British communist writing for the Daily Sketch; Alice Moats, a glamorous American socialite turned Collier'sreporter who evaded evacuation orders; Natalia, the loyal translator and love of veteran journalist Cholerton, tragically sent to the Gulag after he was barred from the country; and Valentina, translator and future wife of Ralph Parker, who defended him during a physical altercation at a high-profile press conference. These brave Russian women provided vital survival links for journalists amidst rampant wartime starvation and ruthless, omnipresent Soviet political terror. (1)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74940330Sun, 06 Sep 2026 19:32:43 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION october 1941 Moscow Stalin's Wartime Propaganda At The Metropol Alan Philps, author of The Red Hotel: Stalin's Propaganda War at the Metropol, Part One: John Batchelor welcomes Philps to discuss Stalin's tightly controlled propaganda war in...
Stalin's Wartime Propaganda At The Metropol
Alan Philps, author of The Red Hotel: Stalin's Propaganda War at the Metropol, Part One: John Batchelor welcomes Philps to discuss Stalin's tightly controlled propaganda war in Moscow during World War II. The conversation focuses on Western correspondents at the decaying Metropol Hotel, who struggled against heavy Soviet censorship while relying on Russian women as secretaries and translators. Philps introduces several key female figures: Charlotte Haldane, a passionate British communist writing for the Daily Sketch; Alice Moats, a glamorous American socialite turned Collier'sreporter who evaded evacuation orders; Natalia, the loyal translator and love of veteran journalist Cholerton, tragically sent to the Gulag after he was barred from the country; and Valentina, translator and future wife of Ralph Parker, who defended him during a physical altercation at a high-profile press conference. These brave Russian women provided vital survival links for journalists amidst rampant wartime starvation and ruthless, omnipresent Soviet political terror. (1)]]>2248falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unleashing-america-s-industrial-wartime-might-arthur-herman--74939840
Unleashing America's Industrial Wartime Might
Arthur Herman, author of Freedom's Forge, chronicles how American private enterprise mobilized to win World War II. The narrative centers on two key figures: Bill Knudsen of General Motors and master builder Henry Kaiser. Knudsen, a Danish immigrant, used his expertise in flexible mass production to rapidly scale the manufacturing of tanks, artillery, and aircraft parts. Meanwhile, Kaiser revolutionized shipbuilding by constructing hundreds of crucial Liberty ships from California mudflats to keep Britain's Atlantic supply lines alive. The conversation also highlights the immense technological challenges of producing the complex B-29 Superfortress bomber. Ultimately, Herman argues that the "Arsenal of Democracy" succeeded because Washington chose to unleash private sector innovation and market incentives instead of imposing a highly centralized government command, a vital lesson for modern defense readiness. He directly contrasts this private success with the highly disastrous nationalized economic efforts of World War I. (1)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74939840Sun, 06 Sep 2026 19:10:48 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION: B-24 CALIFORNIA Unleashing America's Industrial Wartime Might Arthur Herman, author of Freedom's Forge, chronicles how American private enterprise mobilized to win World War II. The narrative centers on two key figures: Bill Knudsen of...
Unleashing America's Industrial Wartime Might
Arthur Herman, author of Freedom's Forge, chronicles how American private enterprise mobilized to win World War II. The narrative centers on two key figures: Bill Knudsen of General Motors and master builder Henry Kaiser. Knudsen, a Danish immigrant, used his expertise in flexible mass production to rapidly scale the manufacturing of tanks, artillery, and aircraft parts. Meanwhile, Kaiser revolutionized shipbuilding by constructing hundreds of crucial Liberty ships from California mudflats to keep Britain's Atlantic supply lines alive. The conversation also highlights the immense technological challenges of producing the complex B-29 Superfortress bomber. Ultimately, Herman argues that the "Arsenal of Democracy" succeeded because Washington chose to unleash private sector innovation and market incentives instead of imposing a highly centralized government command, a vital lesson for modern defense readiness. He directly contrasts this private success with the highly disastrous nationalized economic efforts of World War I. (1)]]>2216falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-november-1943-to-tokyo-bay-the-central-pacific-drive-and-the-politics-of-supreme-command-craig-symonds--749300481943 to Tokyo Bay: The Central Pacific Drive and the Politics of Supreme CommaCraig Symonds, Part Two: This second interview segment covers the Central Pacific campaign from late 1943 to postwar reconciliation. It begins with the bloody amphibious landing at Tarawa, where Marine General Holland Smith trained troops to overcome coral obstacles. Nimitz resolved persistent command tensions, managing difficult deputy John Towers and supporting carrier commander Marc Mitscher. His calculated risk paid off at Kwajalein and during the Battle of the Philippine Sea, though Raymond Spruance's beachhead-focused defense drew aviator criticism. During the Battle of Leyte Gulf, William Halsey aggressively chased decoy carriers, leaving the beachhead vulnerable and triggering the famous "where is Task Force 34" message controversy. Despite Halsey later steering the fleet into two deadly typhoons, Nimitz protected him from dismissal to preserve public morale. After moving headquarters to Guam, Nimitz oversaw costly victories at Iwo Jima and Okinawa, countered kamikazes, approved the blockade strategy, and ultimately accepted Japan's surrender. He subsequently served as Chief of Naval Operations postwar. (2)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74930048Sun, 06 Sep 2026 03:59:15 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTIO DECEMBER  7, 194 1943 to Tokyo Bay: The Central Pacific Drive and the Politics of Supreme CommaCraig Symonds, Part Two: This second interview segment covers the Central Pacific campaign from late 1943 to postwar reconciliation. It begins with...1943 to Tokyo Bay: The Central Pacific Drive and the Politics of Supreme CommaCraig Symonds, Part Two: This second interview segment covers the Central Pacific campaign from late 1943 to postwar reconciliation. It begins with the bloody amphibious landing at Tarawa, where Marine General Holland Smith trained troops to overcome coral obstacles. Nimitz resolved persistent command tensions, managing difficult deputy John Towers and supporting carrier commander Marc Mitscher. His calculated risk paid off at Kwajalein and during the Battle of the Philippine Sea, though Raymond Spruance's beachhead-focused defense drew aviator criticism. During the Battle of Leyte Gulf, William Halsey aggressively chased decoy carriers, leaving the beachhead vulnerable and triggering the famous "where is Task Force 34" message controversy. Despite Halsey later steering the fleet into two deadly typhoons, Nimitz protected him from dismissal to preserve public morale. After moving headquarters to Guam, Nimitz oversaw costly victories at Iwo Jima and Okinawa, countered kamikazes, approved the blockade strategy, and ultimately accepted Japan's surrender. He subsequently served as Chief of Naval Operations postwar. (2)]]>2367falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-christmas-1941-to-july-1944-calculated-risk-and-the-rebuilding-of-pacific-command-craig-symonds-nimitz-at-war--74929996
Christmas 1941 to July 1944: Calculated Risk and the Rebuilding of Pacific Command
Craig Symonds, author of Nimitz at War: Command Leadership from Pearl Harbor to Tokyo Bay, Part One: This interview segment details Admiral Chester Nimitz's leadership during the first half of the Pacific War. Arriving at a devastated Pearl Harbor in late 1941, Nimitz was selected by President Roosevelt despite Admiral Ernest King's initial skepticism. Relying on a calm, humble demeanor, Nimitz managed intense interservice rivalries, including "brown shoe" aviators and "black shoe" ship drivers. He introduced the strategic concept of "calculated risk," balancing potential benefits against military exposure. Trusting intelligence officers Edwin Layton and Joseph Rochefort, Nimitz leveraged decrypted Japanese radio traffic to orchestrate defensive positions. This intelligence setup led to the historic carrier-clash Battles of the Coral Sea and Midway, where he appointed Raymond Spruance to command. Nimitz navigated resource shortages during the grueling Guadalcanal campaign, eventually replacing Admiral Ghormley with the aggressive William Halsey, and handled complex diplomatic relations with General Douglas MacArthur. He also maintained strict personal routines, including power walking, to survive the extreme pressures of supreme theater command. (1)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74929996Sun, 06 Sep 2026 03:50:43 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION USS OGLALA CAPSIZED, PEARL HARBOR Christmas 1941 to July 1944: Calculated Risk and the Rebuilding of Pacific Command Craig Symonds, author of Nimitz at War: Command Leadership from Pearl Harbor to Tokyo Bay, Part One: This interview segment...
Christmas 1941 to July 1944: Calculated Risk and the Rebuilding of Pacific Command
Craig Symonds, author of Nimitz at War: Command Leadership from Pearl Harbor to Tokyo Bay, Part One: This interview segment details Admiral Chester Nimitz's leadership during the first half of the Pacific War. Arriving at a devastated Pearl Harbor in late 1941, Nimitz was selected by President Roosevelt despite Admiral Ernest King's initial skepticism. Relying on a calm, humble demeanor, Nimitz managed intense interservice rivalries, including "brown shoe" aviators and "black shoe" ship drivers. He introduced the strategic concept of "calculated risk," balancing potential benefits against military exposure. Trusting intelligence officers Edwin Layton and Joseph Rochefort, Nimitz leveraged decrypted Japanese radio traffic to orchestrate defensive positions. This intelligence setup led to the historic carrier-clash Battles of the Coral Sea and Midway, where he appointed Raymond Spruance to command. Nimitz navigated resource shortages during the grueling Guadalcanal campaign, eventually replacing Admiral Ghormley with the aggressive William Halsey, and handled complex diplomatic relations with General Douglas MacArthur. He also maintained strict personal routines, including power walking, to survive the extreme pressures of supreme theater command. (1)]]>2366falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-the-climactic-battle-of-actium-barry-dstrauss--74929825
The Climactic Battle of Actium
Barry Strauss, Part Two: This episode details the climactic 31 BC naval Battle of Actium, which unfolded as a logistical masterpiece orchestrated by Octavian's brilliant admiral, Marcus Agrippa. By capturing the critical supply base of Methone, Agrippa cuts Antony's supply lines, blockading his forces in Greece's malarial swamps. Antony and Cleopatra attempt a breakout by sea. On September 2, Cleopatra escapes with sixty ships carrying Egypt's treasury, and Antony follows, abandoning his army. Despite desperate resistance, Antony's remaining fleet is destroyed with fire arrows. Octavian closes the trap in Alexandria. Believing Cleopatra committed suicide, Antony kills himself; Cleopatra follows in death, using a smuggled cobra. Octavian secures absolute victory by executing Cleopatra's son Caesarion, the rival heir of Julius Caesar. Returning to Rome, Octavian rebrands himself as Augustus, establishing the Roman Empire by masterfully wielding authority over raw power. This victory completely reshapes Mediterranean history, sealing the historic rise of the empire. (2)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74929825Sun, 06 Sep 2026 03:10:48 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1480 The Climactic Battle of Actium Barry Strauss, Part Two: This episode details the climactic 31 BC naval Battle of Actium, which unfolded as a logistical masterpiece orchestrated by Octavian's brilliant admiral, Marcus Agrippa. By...
The Climactic Battle of Actium
Barry Strauss, Part Two: This episode details the climactic 31 BC naval Battle of Actium, which unfolded as a logistical masterpiece orchestrated by Octavian's brilliant admiral, Marcus Agrippa. By capturing the critical supply base of Methone, Agrippa cuts Antony's supply lines, blockading his forces in Greece's malarial swamps. Antony and Cleopatra attempt a breakout by sea. On September 2, Cleopatra escapes with sixty ships carrying Egypt's treasury, and Antony follows, abandoning his army. Despite desperate resistance, Antony's remaining fleet is destroyed with fire arrows. Octavian closes the trap in Alexandria. Believing Cleopatra committed suicide, Antony kills himself; Cleopatra follows in death, using a smuggled cobra. Octavian secures absolute victory by executing Cleopatra's son Caesarion, the rival heir of Julius Caesar. Returning to Rome, Octavian rebrands himself as Augustus, establishing the Roman Empire by masterfully wielding authority over raw power. This victory completely reshapes Mediterranean history, sealing the historic rise of the empire. (2)]]>2355falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-cunning-octavian-challenges-mark-antony-barry-strauss--74929798
Cunning Octavian Challenges Mark Antony
Barry Strauss, author of The War That Made the Roman Empire: Antony, Cleopatra, and Octavian at Actium, Part One: This episode introduces the core conflict following Julius Caesar's death between his young, ambitious heir Octavianand his experienced lieutenant Mark Antony. Alongside Lepidus, they form the Second Triumvirate to defeat Caesar's assassins, ending with a major victory at Philippi attributed primarily to Antony. Despite Antony's pedigree, Octavian possesses supreme Machiavellian political cunning. In 41 BC, Antony meets Cleopatra, the incredibly wealthy and powerful queen of Egypt, establishing a critical military and financial alliance. Octavian counters this through the strategic marriage of Antony to his sister Octavia and aggressive information warfare in Rome. Guided by his brilliant, low-born military commander Marcus Agrippa, Octavian's star rises through the Illyrian war, while Antony suffers massive losses in Parthia. The conflict intensifies when Antony divorces Octavia, handing Octavian a massive propaganda victory. Antony's move forces a decisive showdown for ultimate control over the Roman world. Both camps prepare for an impending naval battle. (1)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74929798Sun, 06 Sep 2026 02:59:54 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION ANTONY & CLEOPATRA Cunning Octavian Challenges Mark Antony Barry Strauss, author of The War That Made the Roman Empire: Antony, Cleopatra, and Octavian at Actium, Part One: This episode introduces the core conflict following Julius...
Cunning Octavian Challenges Mark Antony
Barry Strauss, author of The War That Made the Roman Empire: Antony, Cleopatra, and Octavian at Actium, Part One: This episode introduces the core conflict following Julius Caesar's death between his young, ambitious heir Octavianand his experienced lieutenant Mark Antony. Alongside Lepidus, they form the Second Triumvirate to defeat Caesar's assassins, ending with a major victory at Philippi attributed primarily to Antony. Despite Antony's pedigree, Octavian possesses supreme Machiavellian political cunning. In 41 BC, Antony meets Cleopatra, the incredibly wealthy and powerful queen of Egypt, establishing a critical military and financial alliance. Octavian counters this through the strategic marriage of Antony to his sister Octavia and aggressive information warfare in Rome. Guided by his brilliant, low-born military commander Marcus Agrippa, Octavian's star rises through the Illyrian war, while Antony suffers massive losses in Parthia. The conflict intensifies when Antony divorces Octavia, handing Octavian a massive propaganda victory. Antony's move forces a decisive showdown for ultimate control over the Roman world. Both camps prepare for an impending naval battle. (1)]]>2370falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-ben-stokes-signs-with-strikers-jeremy-zakis--74929639
Ben Stokes Signs With Strikers
Jeremy Zakis discusses a major cricket surprise in his hometown of Adelaide, where former English captain Ben Stokeshas signed a massive half-million-dollar deal with the Adelaide Strikers. Stokes will join the team for this upcoming summer's Big Bash League, a fast-paced, four-hour T20 tournament running from December through late January. While there are playful concerns regarding Stokes's infamous history of pub incidents—ironic given that Adelaide has the most pubs per capita in Australia—local fans and businesses are highly enthusiastic. Under local coach Tim Paine, this high-profile signing represents a truly thrilling experiment in the evolution of the modern sport. (3)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74929639Sun, 06 Sep 2026 02:29:07 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1888 AUSRALIA Ben Stokes Signs With Strikers Jeremy Zakis discusses a major cricket surprise in his hometown of Adelaide, where former English captain Ben Stokeshas signed a massive half-million-dollar deal with the Adelaide Strikers. Stokes...
Ben Stokes Signs With Strikers
Jeremy Zakis discusses a major cricket surprise in his hometown of Adelaide, where former English captain Ben Stokeshas signed a massive half-million-dollar deal with the Adelaide Strikers. Stokes will join the team for this upcoming summer's Big Bash League, a fast-paced, four-hour T20 tournament running from December through late January. While there are playful concerns regarding Stokes's infamous history of pub incidents—ironic given that Adelaide has the most pubs per capita in Australia—local fans and businesses are highly enthusiastic. Under local coach Tim Paine, this high-profile signing represents a truly thrilling experiment in the evolution of the modern sport. (3)]]>459falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-dangerous-snakes-awaken-early-spring-jeremy-zakis--74929638
Jeremy Zakis describes how springtime and El Niño have prompted early snake activity across Australia's eastern seaboard. Residents are receiving warnings about venomous eastern brown and tiger snakes, which currently lay flat and look like sticks while warming up. Snake catchers are working overtime, and community alerts advise wearing gloves and leaving these reptiles alone. If bitten, first aid guidelines dictate immediately applying a pressure immobilization bandage, removing jewelry, calling emergency services, and remaining completely calm to prevent venom from circulating. Meanwhile, other spring wildlife like territorial magpies and playful willie wagtails are also rapidly returning to local residential neighborhoods. (2)Ben Stokes Signs With Strikers
Jeremy Zakis discusses a major cricket surprise in his hometown of Adelaide, where former English captain Ben Stokes has signed a massive half-million-dollar deal with the Adelaide Strikers. Stokes will join the team for this upcoming summer's Big Bash League, a fast-paced, four-hour T20 tournament running from December through late January. While there are playful concerns regarding Stokes's infamous history of pub incidents—ironic given that Adelaide has the most pubs per capita in Australia—local fans and businesses are highly enthusiastic. Under local coach Tim Paine, this high-profile signing represents a truly thrilling experiment in the evolution of the modern sport. (3)Corrections applied: John Batchelor per the log, "pressure mobilization" → pressure immobilization bandage (the standard Australian snakebite first-aid term), willie wagtailsper the earlier Moss correction, and Tim Paine (transcribed as "Payne") — the former Australian Test captain's spelling, pending your confirmation that he's the coach named.











































]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74929638Sun, 06 Sep 2026 02:24:18 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION: SNAKES OF AUSTRALIA Jeremy Zakis describes how springtime and El Niño have prompted early snake activity across Australia's eastern seaboard. Residents are receiving warnings about venomous eastern brown and tiger snakes, which currently lay...
Jeremy Zakis describes how springtime and El Niño have prompted early snake activity across Australia's eastern seaboard. Residents are receiving warnings about venomous eastern brown and tiger snakes, which currently lay flat and look like sticks while warming up. Snake catchers are working overtime, and community alerts advise wearing gloves and leaving these reptiles alone. If bitten, first aid guidelines dictate immediately applying a pressure immobilization bandage, removing jewelry, calling emergency services, and remaining completely calm to prevent venom from circulating. Meanwhile, other spring wildlife like territorial magpies and playful willie wagtails are also rapidly returning to local residential neighborhoods. (2)Ben Stokes Signs With Strikers
Jeremy Zakis discusses a major cricket surprise in his hometown of Adelaide, where former English captain Ben Stokes has signed a massive half-million-dollar deal with the Adelaide Strikers. Stokes will join the team for this upcoming summer's Big Bash League, a fast-paced, four-hour T20 tournament running from December through late January. While there are playful concerns regarding Stokes's infamous history of pub incidents—ironic given that Adelaide has the most pubs per capita in Australia—local fans and businesses are highly enthusiastic. Under local coach Tim Paine, this high-profile signing represents a truly thrilling experiment in the evolution of the modern sport. (3)Corrections applied: John Batchelor per the log, "pressure mobilization" → pressure immobilization bandage (the standard Australian snakebite first-aid term), willie wagtailsper the earlier Moss correction, and Tim Paine (transcribed as "Payne") — the former Australian Test captain's spelling, pending your confirmation that he's the coach named.











































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Catastrophic El Niño Hits Australia
Jeremy Zakis joins host John Batchelor to discuss Australia's transition into an unprecedented "Godzilla" El Niño. Only six days after winter, a catastrophic bushfire broke out north of Sydney, spreading rapidly in under two hours and forcing evacuations. Additionally, extreme desert winds reaching seventy miles per hour caused severe property damage across New South Wales. The Bureau of Meteorology officially declared El Niño as sea surface temperatures in the Pacific rose rapidly, pacing faster than any historical record. This combination of volatile weather, intense wind, and dry undergrowth signals a turbulent, highly unpredictable season ahead, making local preparation absolutely crucial. (1)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74929637Sun, 06 Sep 2026 02:14:30 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION: 1894 PERTH Catastrophic El Niño Hits Australia Jeremy Zakis joins host John Batchelor to discuss Australia's transition into an unprecedented "Godzilla" El Niño. Only six days after winter, a catastrophic bushfire broke out north of Sydney,...
Catastrophic El Niño Hits Australia
Jeremy Zakis joins host John Batchelor to discuss Australia's transition into an unprecedented "Godzilla" El Niño. Only six days after winter, a catastrophic bushfire broke out north of Sydney, spreading rapidly in under two hours and forcing evacuations. Additionally, extreme desert winds reaching seventy miles per hour caused severe property damage across New South Wales. The Bureau of Meteorology officially declared El Niño as sea surface temperatures in the Pacific rose rapidly, pacing faster than any historical record. This combination of volatile weather, intense wind, and dry undergrowth signals a turbulent, highly unpredictable season ahead, making local preparation absolutely crucial. (1)]]>907falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/contents-of-the-john-batchelor-show-9-4-2026--74911450
CONTENTS OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 9-4-2026.


California Waves, Wildfires, and Financial Defaults
Jeff Bliss reports on various events across California. Hurricane Marie has generated spectacular and dangerous waves at the Wedge in Newport Beach, drawing crowds but causing major beach erosion. Meanwhile, Monterey Countybattles the uncontained Timber and Placet wildfires in steep, inaccessible terrain. Infrastructure issues persist in Los Angeles, where temporary fixes address frequent water main breaks. A meat storage fire has left an odor and vermin, angering residents as waste is relocated. Lastly, Hollywood faces financial trouble, highlighted by Deutsche Bank's troubled loans and studios leaving California for cheaper, less-regulated states. (1)


Voting Rules and Birthright Citizenship Battles
Richard Epstein discusses constitutional legal battles surrounding mail-in voting and birthright citizenship. On mail-in voting, the Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow postal restrictions preserving custody. Epstein believes the court will support this neutral federal regulation. On birthright citizenship, a Maryland judge blocked an executive order narrowing citizenship eligibility, calling it unconstitutional. Epstein critiques her historical reasoning but acknowledges the Chief Justice shares her view. He explores complexities including diplomatic immunity, territorial status, and whether the government can restrict pregnant foreign nationals from entry to prevent birthright citizenship tourism. (2)

Canada and United States Trade Negotiations
Conrad Black analyzes trade tensions between Canada and the United States, hoping cooler heads will prevail to avoid a trade war. Canada relies heavily on American trade, as US politicians face pressure from tight border state elections in Michigan and Ohio. Black outlines three major unresolved issues: Canadian content disputes in auto and truck manufacturing, Canadian trade deals with China, and American objections to French language packaging. Black urges a spirit of mutual compromise rather than table-pounding, emphasizing that both friendly nations ultimately stand to benefit from a swift resolution. (3)

Lancaster County Economic Trends: Labor Day, Inflation, and Local Realities
Jim McTague and host John Batchelor discuss the economic landscape of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, ahead of Labor Day. Despite strong national jobs data—the US economy beat expectations by adding 162,000 jobs in August, prompting Wall Street to anticipate a Federal Reserve interest rate hike of a quarter point—rising Costco gasoline prices reveal the immediate pressure of inflation on local residents, surging to $4.03 per gallon from $3.93 a week prior and triggering long lines reminiscent of the 1970s fuel shortage. Meanwhile, local tourism remains strong and steady despite a highly rainy year that has occasionally caused uneven day-to-day retail activity, and the 100-year-old Charles family farm stand in East Petersburg boasts a thriving season, drawing polite crowds for exceptionally sweet corn and tomatoes despite excessive precipitation. Finally, McTague debunks false claims about the nearby industrial park's data center being noisy, noting it is actually quieter than typical lawnmowers or birds, with zero negative impact on adjacent property values or lifestyle. (4)

Deterrence Essential Amid Treaty Oversight Crises
Peter Huessy discusses the modern challenges of nuclear deterrence and arms control treaties involving the United States, Russia, and China. A three-party treaty limiting overall warhead numbers is highly unlikely due to competing strategic interests. Banning specific destabilizing technologies, like multiple-warhead ICBMs or space-based weapons, is much more feasible. Huessy highlights Russia's persistent objectives of using nuclear blackmail to weaken NATO and dismantle American missile defense systems. China's absolute lack of transparency and Russia's evasion of inspections since 2020 require the United States to prioritize robust, active nuclear modernization to maintain deterrence. (5)

Historical Myths Shape America's Divided Identity
David S. Reynolds, author of Two Ships: Jamestown 1619, Plymouth 1620, and the Struggle for the Soul of America, Part Two: Reynolds analyzes the historical and cultural myths shaping America's division. Pre-war, romanticized Southern fiction revived a Cavalier identity defending slavery, while Northern abolitionists drew on Puritan ideals. Though many used a two-ships metaphor—contrasting Jamestown's hierarchy with Plymouth's democracy—Abraham Lincolnrejected division, fighting for one nation founded on equality. After the war, Edward Pollard's book romanticized the plantation South as the Lost Cause, a myth later popularized by Hollywood. Reynolds also notes positive legacies, like Rhode Island Quaker abolitionist Moses Brown and early suffragists. (6)

Oversight Loopholes in Saudi Nuclear Deal
Henry Sokolski outlines concerns regarding the unclassified but heavily redacted Saudi Arabian nuclear agreement. Government documents printed on September first reveal provisions for uranium enrichment up to twenty percent on Saudi territory. Crucially, the agreement limits atomic inspections to declared sites, presenting a loophole for covert parallel operations. Sokolski also addresses Iran's war crime accusations against the United States following a fatal off-target missile strike near the Strait of Hormuz. He attributes such tragic military targeting errors to outdated intelligence and the misuse of artificial intelligence to accelerate high-stakes decision-making in active war zones. (7)

Spaceflight Ventures and Saturn's Ten-Sided Rings
Bob Zimmerman covers several developments in aerospace, astronomy, and planetary science. SpaceX secured an exchange deal with Brownsville for a shipping port, while Blue Origin won a Mars communication satellite relay contract. Meanwhile, SpaceX's Dragon capsule leaked, and Sierra Space remains un-flown after a decade. In astronomy, NASA's Dragonfly mission to Titan named its landing site, and scientists using Hubble discovered a unique ten-sided cloud ring around Saturn's south pole. Finally, Ukraine's drone strikes on Russian rocket factories and Russia's failing satellite constellation highlight ongoing military conflicts in orbit. (8)













]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74911450Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:36:40 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1926 HUNTINGDON BEACH,  CALIFORNIA CONTENTS OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 9-4-2026. California Waves, Wildfires, and Financial Defaults Jeff Bliss reports on various events across California. Hurricane Marie has generated spectacular and...
CONTENTS OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 9-4-2026.


California Waves, Wildfires, and Financial Defaults
Jeff Bliss reports on various events across California. Hurricane Marie has generated spectacular and dangerous waves at the Wedge in Newport Beach, drawing crowds but causing major beach erosion. Meanwhile, Monterey Countybattles the uncontained Timber and Placet wildfires in steep, inaccessible terrain. Infrastructure issues persist in Los Angeles, where temporary fixes address frequent water main breaks. A meat storage fire has left an odor and vermin, angering residents as waste is relocated. Lastly, Hollywood faces financial trouble, highlighted by Deutsche Bank's troubled loans and studios leaving California for cheaper, less-regulated states. (1)


Voting Rules and Birthright Citizenship Battles
Richard Epstein discusses constitutional legal battles surrounding mail-in voting and birthright citizenship. On mail-in voting, the Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow postal restrictions preserving custody. Epstein believes the court will support this neutral federal regulation. On birthright citizenship, a Maryland judge blocked an executive order narrowing citizenship eligibility, calling it unconstitutional. Epstein critiques her historical reasoning but acknowledges the Chief Justice shares her view. He explores complexities including diplomatic immunity, territorial status, and whether the government can restrict pregnant foreign nationals from entry to prevent birthright citizenship tourism. (2)

Canada and United States Trade Negotiations
Conrad Black analyzes trade tensions between Canada and the United States, hoping cooler heads will prevail to avoid a trade war. Canada relies heavily on American trade, as US politicians face pressure from tight border state elections in Michigan and Ohio. Black outlines three major unresolved issues: Canadian content disputes in auto and truck manufacturing, Canadian trade deals with China, and American objections to French language packaging. Black urges a spirit of mutual compromise rather than table-pounding, emphasizing that both friendly nations ultimately stand to benefit from a swift resolution. (3)

Lancaster County Economic Trends: Labor Day, Inflation, and Local Realities
Jim McTague and host John Batchelor discuss the economic landscape of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, ahead of Labor Day. Despite strong national jobs data—the US economy beat expectations by adding 162,000 jobs in August, prompting Wall Street to anticipate a Federal Reserve interest rate hike of a quarter point—rising Costco gasoline prices reveal the immediate pressure of inflation on local residents, surging to $4.03 per gallon from $3.93 a week prior and triggering long lines reminiscent of the 1970s fuel shortage. Meanwhile, local tourism remains strong and steady despite a highly rainy year that has occasionally caused uneven day-to-day retail activity, and the 100-year-old Charles family farm stand in East Petersburg boasts a thriving season, drawing polite crowds for exceptionally sweet corn and tomatoes despite excessive precipitation. Finally, McTague debunks false claims about the nearby industrial park's data center being noisy, noting it is actually quieter than typical lawnmowers or birds, with zero negative impact on adjacent property values or lifestyle. (4)

Deterrence Essential Amid Treaty Oversight Crises
Peter Huessy discusses the modern challenges of nuclear deterrence and arms control treaties involving the United States, Russia, and China. A three-party treaty limiting overall warhead numbers is highly unlikely due to competing strategic interests. Banning specific destabilizing technologies, like multiple-warhead ICBMs or space-based weapons, is much more feasible. Huessy highlights Russia's persistent objectives of using...]]>810falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/streaming-the-making-of-the-john-batchelor-show-8-9-am-et-9-4-2026--74912487
STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-9 AM ET, 9-4-2026.

This transcript captures a wide-ranging conversation between John Bachelor, Jeff Bliss, and a commentator named Germanicus, focusing on the intersecting natural and social crises facing California and the broader world. The discussion begins with the environmental impact of Hurricane Marie on Southern California’s coast, highlighting severe erosion alongside the dangerous, spectacular waves at the wedge. Shifting to urban instability, the speakers detail infrastructure failures in Los Angeles, including water main breaks and the relocation of rotting food following a warehouse fire. Economic concerns are raised through the lens of troubled real estate and the migration of film production away from high-tax states. In the final segment, the dialogue adopts a historical metaphor, comparing modern American leadership struggles and military leadership gaps to the decline of the Roman Empire. This overview contrasts the local struggles of the Golden State with a grim assessment of shifting global power dynamics.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74912487Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:36:13 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1947 CALIFORNIA STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-9 AM ET, 9-4-2026. This transcript captures a wide-ranging conversation between John Bachelor, Jeff Bliss, and a commentator named Germanicus, focusing on the intersecting...
STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-9 AM ET, 9-4-2026.

This transcript captures a wide-ranging conversation between John Bachelor, Jeff Bliss, and a commentator named Germanicus, focusing on the intersecting natural and social crises facing California and the broader world. The discussion begins with the environmental impact of Hurricane Marie on Southern California’s coast, highlighting severe erosion alongside the dangerous, spectacular waves at the wedge. Shifting to urban instability, the speakers detail infrastructure failures in Los Angeles, including water main breaks and the relocation of rotting food following a warehouse fire. Economic concerns are raised through the lens of troubled real estate and the migration of film production away from high-tax states. In the final segment, the dialogue adopts a historical metaphor, comparing modern American leadership struggles and military leadership gaps to the decline of the Roman Empire. This overview contrasts the local struggles of the Golden State with a grim assessment of shifting global power dynamics.]]>3503falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-spaceflight-ventures-and-saturn-s-ten-sided-rings-bob-zimmerman-090426--74914086
Spaceflight Ventures and Saturn's Ten-Sided Rings
Bob Zimmerman covers several developments in aerospace, astronomy, and planetary science. SpaceX secured an exchange deal with Brownsville for a shipping port, while Blue Origin won a Mars communication satellite relay contract. Meanwhile, SpaceX's Dragon capsule leaked, and Sierra Space remains un-flown after a decade. In astronomy, NASA's Dragonfly mission to Titan named its landing site, and scientists using Hubble discovered a unique ten-sided cloud ring around Saturn's south pole. Finally, Ukraine's drone strikes on Russian rocket factories and Russia's failing satellite constellation highlight ongoing military conflicts in orbit. (7)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74914086Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:35:48 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1962 Spaceflight Ventures and Saturn's Ten-Sided Rings Bob Zimmerman covers several developments in aerospace, astronomy, and planetary science. SpaceX secured an exchange deal with Brownsville for a shipping port, while Blue Origin won a...
Spaceflight Ventures and Saturn's Ten-Sided Rings
Bob Zimmerman covers several developments in aerospace, astronomy, and planetary science. SpaceX secured an exchange deal with Brownsville for a shipping port, while Blue Origin won a Mars communication satellite relay contract. Meanwhile, SpaceX's Dragon capsule leaked, and Sierra Space remains un-flown after a decade. In astronomy, NASA's Dragonfly mission to Titan named its landing site, and scientists using Hubble discovered a unique ten-sided cloud ring around Saturn's south pole. Finally, Ukraine's drone strikes on Russian rocket factories and Russia's failing satellite constellation highlight ongoing military conflicts in orbit. (7)]]>1181falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-oversight-loopholes-in-saudi-nuclear-deal-henry-sokolski-090426--74914083 
Oversight Loopholes in Saudi Nuclear Deal
Henry Sokolski outlines concerns regarding the unclassified but heavily redacted Saudi Arabian nuclear agreement. Government documents printed on September first reveal provisions for uranium enrichment up to twenty percent on Saudi territory. Crucially, the agreement limits atomic inspections to declared sites, presenting a loophole for covert parallel operations. Sokolski also addresses Iran's war crime accusations against the United States following a fatal off-target missile strike near the Strait of Hormuz. He attributes such tragic military targeting errors to outdated intelligence and the misuse of artificial intelligence to accelerate high-stakes decision-making in active war zones. (7)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74914083Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:25:21 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1945 tokyo   Oversight Loopholes in Saudi Nuclear Deal Henry Sokolski outlines concerns regarding the unclassified but heavily redacted Saudi Arabian nuclear agreement. Government documents printed on September first reveal provisions for... 
Oversight Loopholes in Saudi Nuclear Deal
Henry Sokolski outlines concerns regarding the unclassified but heavily redacted Saudi Arabian nuclear agreement. Government documents printed on September first reveal provisions for uranium enrichment up to twenty percent on Saudi territory. Crucially, the agreement limits atomic inspections to declared sites, presenting a loophole for covert parallel operations. Sokolski also addresses Iran's war crime accusations against the United States following a fatal off-target missile strike near the Strait of Hormuz. He attributes such tragic military targeting errors to outdated intelligence and the misuse of artificial intelligence to accelerate high-stakes decision-making in active war zones. (7)]]>1071falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-historical-myths-shape-america-s-divided-identity-david-reynolds-hour-two--74913775
Historical Myths Shape America's Divided Identity
David S. Reynolds, author of Two Ships: Jamestown 1619, Plymouth 1620, and the Struggle for the Soul of America, Part Two: Reynolds analyzes the historical and cultural myths shaping America's division. Pre-war, romanticized Southern fiction revived a Cavalier identity defending slavery, while Northern abolitionists drew on Puritan ideals. Though many used a two-ships metaphor—contrasting Jamestown's hierarchy with Plymouth's democracy—Abraham Lincolnrejected division, fighting for one nation founded on equality. After the war, Edward Pollard's book romanticized the plantation South as the Lost Cause, a myth later popularized by Hollywood. Reynolds also notes positive legacies, like Rhode Island Quaker abolitionist Moses Brown and early suffragists. (5)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74913775Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:20:55 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1867 PLANTATION IMAGES Historical Myths Shape America's Divided Identity David S. Reynolds, author of Two Ships: Jamestown 1619, Plymouth 1620, and the Struggle for the Soul of America, Part Two: Reynolds analyzes the historical and cultural...
Historical Myths Shape America's Divided Identity
David S. Reynolds, author of Two Ships: Jamestown 1619, Plymouth 1620, and the Struggle for the Soul of America, Part Two: Reynolds analyzes the historical and cultural myths shaping America's division. Pre-war, romanticized Southern fiction revived a Cavalier identity defending slavery, while Northern abolitionists drew on Puritan ideals. Though many used a two-ships metaphor—contrasting Jamestown's hierarchy with Plymouth's democracy—Abraham Lincolnrejected division, fighting for one nation founded on equality. After the war, Edward Pollard's book romanticized the plantation South as the Lost Cause, a myth later popularized by Hollywood. Reynolds also notes positive legacies, like Rhode Island Quaker abolitionist Moses Brown and early suffragists. (5)]]>2251falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-the-he-collapse-of-traditional-arms-treaties-peter-huessy-090426--74913511
The he collapse of traditional arms treaties.
Peter Huessy, fellow at the National Institute for Deterrence Studies and the Gold Institute for International Strategy, outlines several critical perspectives on the modern landscape of nuclear weapons and the collapse of traditional arms treaties. Huessy argues that a trilateral arms control agreement between the US, Russia, and China is highly unlikely: the US Senate would not approve a treaty that permits Russia and China to hold a combined 3,000 warheads while restricting the US to 1,500, and neither adversary would agree to a deal where the US matches their combined total. Instead of numerical limits, he believes any future progress would have to focus on banning specific destabilizing systems, like multiple-warhead land-based ICBMs or space-based weapons. According to Huessy, Russia's core objectives have remained unchanged since the creation of NATO: to dismantle the NATO alliance and neutralize American missile defense. He explains that Russia utilized past bilateral treaties, such as the Moscow Treaty and New START, as a tactical pause to "catch up" and build up its arsenal. A major security threat is Russia's implementation of a 1999 decree to build highly accurate, low-yield theater nuclear weapons meant to win conventional battlefield conflicts; he warns that Russia (and increasingly China) uses these weapons as tools of nuclear blackmail to coerce the West into standing down. Unlike the US, which maintains a strict separation between conventional and nuclear platforms, both Russia and China deploy dual-capable systems that can easily be converted to carry nuclear payloads, and Russia has actively developed unconstrained, exotic technologies, including hypersonic glide vehicles, nuclear-armed satellites, nuclear-powered long-range cruise missiles, and an underwater system designed to generate massive tidal waves. Ultimately, Huessy emphasizes a fundamental divergence in nuclear philosophy: while the US views its nuclear triad strictly as a defensive extended deterrent to prevent war, Russia and China view their nuclear forces as tools of coercion designed to carve out "sanctuaries" to commit conventional aggression. (5)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74913511Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:05:10 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1945 Hiroshima inspection The he collapse of traditional arms treaties. Peter Huessy, fellow at the National Institute for Deterrence Studies and the Gold Institute for International Strategy, outlines several critical perspectives on the...
The he collapse of traditional arms treaties.
Peter Huessy, fellow at the National Institute for Deterrence Studies and the Gold Institute for International Strategy, outlines several critical perspectives on the modern landscape of nuclear weapons and the collapse of traditional arms treaties. Huessy argues that a trilateral arms control agreement between the US, Russia, and China is highly unlikely: the US Senate would not approve a treaty that permits Russia and China to hold a combined 3,000 warheads while restricting the US to 1,500, and neither adversary would agree to a deal where the US matches their combined total. Instead of numerical limits, he believes any future progress would have to focus on banning specific destabilizing systems, like multiple-warhead land-based ICBMs or space-based weapons. According to Huessy, Russia's core objectives have remained unchanged since the creation of NATO: to dismantle the NATO alliance and neutralize American missile defense. He explains that Russia utilized past bilateral treaties, such as the Moscow Treaty and New START, as a tactical pause to "catch up" and build up its arsenal. A major security threat is Russia's implementation of a 1999 decree to build highly accurate, low-yield theater nuclear weapons meant to win conventional battlefield conflicts; he warns that Russia (and increasingly China) uses these weapons as tools of nuclear blackmail to coerce the West into standing down. Unlike the US, which maintains a strict separation between conventional and nuclear platforms, both Russia and China deploy dual-capable systems that can easily be converted to carry nuclear payloads, and Russia has actively developed unconstrained, exotic technologies, including hypersonic glide vehicles, nuclear-armed satellites, nuclear-powered long-range cruise missiles, and an underwater system designed to generate massive tidal waves. Ultimately, Huessy emphasizes a fundamental divergence in nuclear philosophy: while the US views its nuclear triad strictly as a defensive extended deterrent to prevent war, Russia and China view their nuclear forces as tools of coercion designed to carve out "sanctuaries" to commit conventional aggression. (5)]]>1181falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-lancaster-county-economic-trends-labor-day-inflation-and-local-realities-jim-mctague-090426--74913510
Lancaster County Economic Trends: Labor Day, Inflation, and Local Realities
Jim McTague and host John Batchelor discuss the economic landscape of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, ahead of Labor Day. Despite strong national jobs data—the US economy beat expectations by adding 162,000 jobs in August, prompting Wall Street to anticipate a Federal Reserve interest rate hike of a quarter point—rising Costco gasoline prices reveal the immediate pressure of inflation on local residents, surging to $4.03 per gallon from $3.93 a week prior and triggering long lines reminiscent of the 1970s fuel shortage. Meanwhile, local tourism remains strong and steady despite a highly rainy year that has occasionally caused uneven day-to-day retail activity, and the 100-year-old Charles family farm stand in East Petersburg boasts a thriving season, drawing polite crowds for exceptionally sweet corn and tomatoes despite excessive precipitation. Finally, McTague debunks false claims about the nearby industrial park's data center being noisy, noting it is actually quieter than typical lawnmowers or birds, with zero negative impact on adjacent property values or lifestyle. (4)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74913510Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:54:47 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION  1942 lancaster Lancaster County Economic Trends: Labor Day, Inflation, and Local Realities Jim McTague and host John Batchelor discuss the economic landscape of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, ahead of Labor Day. Despite strong national jobs...
Lancaster County Economic Trends: Labor Day, Inflation, and Local Realities
Jim McTague and host John Batchelor discuss the economic landscape of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, ahead of Labor Day. Despite strong national jobs data—the US economy beat expectations by adding 162,000 jobs in August, prompting Wall Street to anticipate a Federal Reserve interest rate hike of a quarter point—rising Costco gasoline prices reveal the immediate pressure of inflation on local residents, surging to $4.03 per gallon from $3.93 a week prior and triggering long lines reminiscent of the 1970s fuel shortage. Meanwhile, local tourism remains strong and steady despite a highly rainy year that has occasionally caused uneven day-to-day retail activity, and the 100-year-old Charles family farm stand in East Petersburg boasts a thriving season, drawing polite crowds for exceptionally sweet corn and tomatoes despite excessive precipitation. Finally, McTague debunks false claims about the nearby industrial park's data center being noisy, noting it is actually quieter than typical lawnmowers or birds, with zero negative impact on adjacent property values or lifestyle. (4)]]>535falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-canada-and-united-states-trade-negotiations-conrad-black-090426--74913509
Canada and United States Trade Negotiations
Conrad Black analyzes trade tensions between Canada and the United States, hoping cooler heads will prevail to avoid a trade war. Canada relies heavily on American trade, as US politicians face pressure from tight border state elections in Michigan and Ohio. Black outlines three major unresolved issues: Canadian content disputes in auto and truck manufacturing, Canadian trade deals with China, and American objections to French language packaging. Black urges a spirit of mutual compromise rather than table-pounding, emphasizing that both friendly nations ultimately stand to benefit from a swift resolution. (3)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74913509Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:41:45 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1908 OTTAWA CAPITAL LACROSSE Canada and United States Trade Negotiations Conrad Black analyzes trade tensions between Canada and the United States, hoping cooler heads will prevail to avoid a trade war. Canada relies heavily on American...
Canada and United States Trade Negotiations
Conrad Black analyzes trade tensions between Canada and the United States, hoping cooler heads will prevail to avoid a trade war. Canada relies heavily on American trade, as US politicians face pressure from tight border state elections in Michigan and Ohio. Black outlines three major unresolved issues: Canadian content disputes in auto and truck manufacturing, Canadian trade deals with China, and American objections to French language packaging. Black urges a spirit of mutual compromise rather than table-pounding, emphasizing that both friendly nations ultimately stand to benefit from a swift resolution. (3)]]>536falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-voting-rules-and-birthright-citizenship-battles-richard-epstein-090426--74912980
Voting Rules and Birthright Citizenship Battles
Richard Epstein discusses constitutional legal battles surrounding mail-in voting and birthright citizenship. On mail-in voting, the Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow postal restrictions preserving custody. Epstein believes the court will support this neutral federal regulation. On birthright citizenship, a Maryland judge blocked an executive order narrowing citizenship eligibility, calling it unconstitutional. Epstein critiques her historical reasoning but acknowledges the Chief Justice shares her view. He explores complexities including diplomatic immunity, territorial status, and whether the government can restrict pregnant foreign nationals from entry to prevent birthright citizenship tourism. (2)Ca]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74912980Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:39:02 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1900 UK Voting Rules and Birthright Citizenship Battles Richard Epstein discusses constitutional legal battles surrounding mail-in voting and birthright citizenship. On mail-in voting, the Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow...
Voting Rules and Birthright Citizenship Battles
Richard Epstein discusses constitutional legal battles surrounding mail-in voting and birthright citizenship. On mail-in voting, the Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow postal restrictions preserving custody. Epstein believes the court will support this neutral federal regulation. On birthright citizenship, a Maryland judge blocked an executive order narrowing citizenship eligibility, calling it unconstitutional. Epstein critiques her historical reasoning but acknowledges the Chief Justice shares her view. He explores complexities including diplomatic immunity, territorial status, and whether the government can restrict pregnant foreign nationals from entry to prevent birthright citizenship tourism. (2)Ca]]>1181falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-california-waves-wildfires-and-financial-defaults-jeff-bliss-090426--74912979
California Waves, Wildfires, and Financial Defaults
Jeff Bliss reports on various events across California. Hurricane Marie has generated spectacular and dangerous waves at the Wedge in Newport Beach, drawing crowds but causing major beach erosion. Meanwhile, Monterey Countybattles the uncontained Timber and Placet wildfires in steep, inaccessible terrain. Infrastructure issues persist in Los Angeles, where temporary fixes address frequent water main breaks. A meat storage fire has left an odor and vermin, angering residents as waste is relocated. Lastly, Hollywood faces financial trouble, highlighted by Deutsche Bank's troubled loans and studios leaving California for cheaper, less-regulated states. (1)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74912979Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:36:24 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1910 VENICE BEACH California Waves, Wildfires, and Financial Defaults Jeff Bliss reports on various events across California. Hurricane Marie has generated spectacular and dangerous waves at the Wedge in Newport Beach, drawing crowds but...
California Waves, Wildfires, and Financial Defaults
Jeff Bliss reports on various events across California. Hurricane Marie has generated spectacular and dangerous waves at the Wedge in Newport Beach, drawing crowds but causing major beach erosion. Meanwhile, Monterey Countybattles the uncontained Timber and Placet wildfires in steep, inaccessible terrain. Infrastructure issues persist in Los Angeles, where temporary fixes address frequent water main breaks. A meat storage fire has left an odor and vermin, angering residents as waste is relocated. Lastly, Hollywood faces financial trouble, highlighted by Deutsche Bank's troubled loans and studios leaving California for cheaper, less-regulated states. (1)]]>1071falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/contents-of-the-john-batchelor-show-9-3-2026--74880279
CONTENTS OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 9-3-2026.



Chinese Warships Provoke Japanese Defenses
James Fanell reports Chinese naval operations have expanded significantly closer to Japan's home islands, transiting critical straits near Kyushu to collect intelligence and apply psychological pressure. This aggressive encroachment occurs as Japan targets a record-high defense budget in response to the massive expansion of the Chinese Navy, now the largest globally. Additionally, China has secured control of the South China Sea and is surrounding Taiwan, recently executing oceanographic surveys east of the island to prepare for a potential invasion. Despite these escalating provocations, the US Navy faces severe resource constraints, having decreased to under 300 ships. (1)

Tariff Dispute Shatters Canadian Trust
Mary Anastasia O'Grady examines the full-blown trade war that has erupted between the United States and Canadadue to Donald Trump's mercantilist policies and retaliatory tariffs. Though the Trump administration blames Canada for fentanyl and trade imbalances, the US actually maintains a trade surplus in manufactured goods once natural resource imports like oil are excluded. Canada is resource-rich, supplying crucial assets like hydroelectricity-powered aluminum. Decades of mutual trust have been shattered, leading Canadians to diversify their trade routes. Additionally, Canada faces pressure to increase its defense spending rather than acting as a security free rider. (2)

Redefining Value In Higher Education
Paul Glastris presents the Washington Monthly's college rankings, which evaluate higher education institutions based on social mobility, civic engagement, and financial value, offering an alternative to traditional prestige-driven lists. Rather than prioritizing wealth and exclusivity, these metrics highlight schools that recruit and graduate modest-means students with minimal debt. Berea College, which charges zero tuition, and the University of West Alabama, which excels in training in-demand rural teachers, represent top-performing schools that are highly valuable to the 95% of average students. Glastris suggests a federal network system to cover educational costs in exchange for low-tuition policies. (3)

Escalating Hybrid Warfare In Europe
Anatol Lieven reports tensions flaring as rumors of discrete diplomatic missions and allegations of Russian hybrid warfare circulate in Europe. The Wall Street Journal reported a secret CIA meeting in Moscow to warn against attacking NATO, while Germany accused Russia of directing an armed drone at Leipzig airport. British cruise missiles striking Russian soil risk triggering severe Russian retaliation, a dangerous escalation that Cold War standards would have deemed insane. Domestically, newly appointed Prime Minister Burnham remains politically constrained, caught between calls for increased military spending and a split public, complicating Britain's international standing. (4)

Solar Dynamics Captured By PUNCH
Craig DeForest and David Livingston: DeForest details NASA's PUNCH mission, which provides continuous, global 3D imaging of the young solar wind, mapping the hypersonic plasma sweeping across our solar neighborhood. By utilizing four synchronized, deeply baffled satellites, the mission observes extremely faint solar material against the sun's glare, creating artificial eclipses. PUNCH has successfully identified the outer boundary of the solar corona and drastically improved space weather forecasts tenfold, allowing better preparation for power-grid-disrupting geomagnetic storms. With an unlimited budget, DeForest advocates launching a polar-orbiting spacecraft to study the sun's unexplored poles and resolve key magnetic field mysteries. (5)

America Shaped By Two Ships
David S. Reynolds argues America's cultural identity and historical divisions were forged by two symbolic ships: the Mayflower carrying Puritans seeking religious freedom in 1620, and the White Lion bringing the first enslaved Africans to Virginia in 1619. These events established distinct regional societies: the individualistic, anti-slavery North and the hierarchical, Cavalier-dominated South. Though New England grappled with religious intolerance, figureheads like Samuel Sewall pioneered early abolitionist arguments, while African-born Onesimus saved lives with smallpox inoculation. These foundational differences ultimately evolved into the ideological conflicts of the 19th-century American Civil War. (6)

Strategic Insecurity Sweeps Latin America
Evan Ellis observes Latin America faces complex governance crises, organized crime, and rising Chinese influence, as seen in Peru under President Keiko Fujimori, who struggles to tackle illicit logging, mining, and urban gang warfare. In Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega's regime passed reforms extending presidential terms while banning political opposition, further consolidating a non-transparent dictatorship backed by China and Russia. Concurrently, the US has entered a massive, highly risky oil deal in Venezuela with Chevron and the corrupt Rodríguez regime. Finally, Costa Rica battles unprecedented drug-related homicide surges, while Panama continues vital canal defense exercises. (7)















]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74880279Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:38:59 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION: 1905 RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR, PORT ARTHUR CONTENTS OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 9-3-2026. Chinese Warships Provoke Japanese Defenses James Fanell reports Chinese naval operations have expanded significantly closer to Japan's home islands,...
CONTENTS OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 9-3-2026.



Chinese Warships Provoke Japanese Defenses
James Fanell reports Chinese naval operations have expanded significantly closer to Japan's home islands, transiting critical straits near Kyushu to collect intelligence and apply psychological pressure. This aggressive encroachment occurs as Japan targets a record-high defense budget in response to the massive expansion of the Chinese Navy, now the largest globally. Additionally, China has secured control of the South China Sea and is surrounding Taiwan, recently executing oceanographic surveys east of the island to prepare for a potential invasion. Despite these escalating provocations, the US Navy faces severe resource constraints, having decreased to under 300 ships. (1)

Tariff Dispute Shatters Canadian Trust
Mary Anastasia O'Grady examines the full-blown trade war that has erupted between the United States and Canadadue to Donald Trump's mercantilist policies and retaliatory tariffs. Though the Trump administration blames Canada for fentanyl and trade imbalances, the US actually maintains a trade surplus in manufactured goods once natural resource imports like oil are excluded. Canada is resource-rich, supplying crucial assets like hydroelectricity-powered aluminum. Decades of mutual trust have been shattered, leading Canadians to diversify their trade routes. Additionally, Canada faces pressure to increase its defense spending rather than acting as a security free rider. (2)

Redefining Value In Higher Education
Paul Glastris presents the Washington Monthly's college rankings, which evaluate higher education institutions based on social mobility, civic engagement, and financial value, offering an alternative to traditional prestige-driven lists. Rather than prioritizing wealth and exclusivity, these metrics highlight schools that recruit and graduate modest-means students with minimal debt. Berea College, which charges zero tuition, and the University of West Alabama, which excels in training in-demand rural teachers, represent top-performing schools that are highly valuable to the 95% of average students. Glastris suggests a federal network system to cover educational costs in exchange for low-tuition policies. (3)

Escalating Hybrid Warfare In Europe
Anatol Lieven reports tensions flaring as rumors of discrete diplomatic missions and allegations of Russian hybrid warfare circulate in Europe. The Wall Street Journal reported a secret CIA meeting in Moscow to warn against attacking NATO, while Germany accused Russia of directing an armed drone at Leipzig airport. British cruise missiles striking Russian soil risk triggering severe Russian retaliation, a dangerous escalation that Cold War standards would have deemed insane. Domestically, newly appointed Prime Minister Burnham remains politically constrained, caught between calls for increased military spending and a split public, complicating Britain's international standing. (4)

Solar Dynamics Captured By PUNCH
Craig DeForest and David Livingston: DeForest details NASA's PUNCH mission, which provides continuous, global 3D imaging of the young solar wind, mapping the hypersonic plasma sweeping across our solar neighborhood. By utilizing four synchronized, deeply baffled satellites, the mission observes extremely faint solar material against the sun's glare, creating artificial eclipses. PUNCH has successfully identified the outer boundary of the solar corona and drastically improved space weather forecasts tenfold, allowing better preparation for power-grid-disrupting geomagnetic storms. With an unlimited budget, DeForest advocates launching a polar-orbiting spacecraft to study the sun's unexplored poles and resolve key magnetic field mysteries. (5)

America Shaped By Two Ships
David S. Reynolds argues America's cultural...]]>633falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sstreaming-making-of-the-john-batchelor-show-8-9-am-et-9-3-2026--74879286
Homo Americanus and the Cultural Mirror of AI.  Sep 3, 2026


This dialogue between journalists John Batchelor and Jim McTague explores the evolving identity of the modern American person, whom they coin "Homo Americanus."They compare this figure to the state-molded "Homo Sovieticus" of the USSR, suggesting that today’s Americans are defined by an unprecedented appetite for luxury, a trend toward cultural uniformity, and a paradoxical embrace of lawlessness and corruption. The speakers also evaluate the public relations crisis facing the artificial intelligence industry, noting that despite the technology's potential for breakthroughs, most citizens remain deeply suspicious of its secrecy and corporate arrogance. Looking toward the future, they predict that younger generations may eventually view the Baby Boomers with resentment for hoarding wealth and resources. Ultimately, the conversation portrays a complex national character caught between a materialistic, boastful present and an uncertain future shaped by fiscal instabilityand technological disruption

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74879286Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:35:46 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION FIFTH  AVENUE CORNER SUITE ASTORIA HOTEL. Homo Americanus and the Cultural Mirror of AI.  Sep 3, 2026 This dialogue between journalists John Batchelor and Jim McTague explores the evolving identity of the modern American person, whom they...
Homo Americanus and the Cultural Mirror of AI.  Sep 3, 2026


This dialogue between journalists John Batchelor and Jim McTague explores the evolving identity of the modern American person, whom they coin "Homo Americanus."They compare this figure to the state-molded "Homo Sovieticus" of the USSR, suggesting that today’s Americans are defined by an unprecedented appetite for luxury, a trend toward cultural uniformity, and a paradoxical embrace of lawlessness and corruption. The speakers also evaluate the public relations crisis facing the artificial intelligence industry, noting that despite the technology's potential for breakthroughs, most citizens remain deeply suspicious of its secrecy and corporate arrogance. Looking toward the future, they predict that younger generations may eventually view the Baby Boomers with resentment for hoarding wealth and resources. Ultimately, the conversation portrays a complex national character caught between a materialistic, boastful present and an uncertain future shaped by fiscal instabilityand technological disruption

]]>3008falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-strategic-insecurity-sweeps-latin-america-evan-ellis-090326--74881636
Strategic Insecurity Sweeps Latin America
Evan Ellis observes Latin America faces complex governance crises, organized crime, and rising Chinese influence, as seen in Peru under President Keiko Fujimori, who struggles to tackle illicit logging, mining, and urban gang warfare. In Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega's regime passed reforms extending presidential terms while banning political opposition, further consolidating a non-transparent dictatorship backed by China and Russia. Concurrently, the US has entered a massive, highly risky oil deal in Venezuela with Chevron and the corrupt Rodríguez regime. Finally, Costa Rica battles unprecedented drug-related homicide surges, while Panama continues vital canal defense exercises. (7)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74881636Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:34:18 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1916 PERUVIAN AMAZON Strategic Insecurity Sweeps Latin America Evan Ellis observes Latin America faces complex governance crises, organized crime, and rising Chinese influence, as seen in Peru under President Keiko Fujimori, who struggles to...
Strategic Insecurity Sweeps Latin America
Evan Ellis observes Latin America faces complex governance crises, organized crime, and rising Chinese influence, as seen in Peru under President Keiko Fujimori, who struggles to tackle illicit logging, mining, and urban gang warfare. In Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega's regime passed reforms extending presidential terms while banning political opposition, further consolidating a non-transparent dictatorship backed by China and Russia. Concurrently, the US has entered a massive, highly risky oil deal in Venezuela with Chevron and the corrupt Rodríguez regime. Finally, Costa Rica battles unprecedented drug-related homicide surges, while Panama continues vital canal defense exercises. (7)]]>2251falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-america-shaped-by-two-ships-part-one-david-reyolds-z90326--74881180
America Shaped By Two Ships PART ONE 
David S. Reynolds argues America's cultural identity and historical divisions were forged by two symbolic ships: the Mayflower carrying Puritans seeking religious freedom in 1620, and the White Lion bringing the first enslaved Africans to Virginia in 1619. These events established distinct regional societies: the individualistic, anti-slavery North and the hierarchical, Cavalier-dominated South. Though New England grappled with religious intolerance, figureheads like Samuel Sewall pioneered early abolitionist arguments, while African-born Onesimus saved lives with smallpox inoculation. These foundational differences ultimately evolved into the ideological conflicts of the 19th-century American Civil War. (6)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74881180Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:16:24 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION: 1663 Vrginia America Shaped By Two Ships PART ONE  David S. Reynolds argues America's cultural identity and historical divisions were forged by two symbolic ships: the Mayflower carrying Puritans seeking religious freedom in 1620, and the...
America Shaped By Two Ships PART ONE 
David S. Reynolds argues America's cultural identity and historical divisions were forged by two symbolic ships: the Mayflower carrying Puritans seeking religious freedom in 1620, and the White Lion bringing the first enslaved Africans to Virginia in 1619. These events established distinct regional societies: the individualistic, anti-slavery North and the hierarchical, Cavalier-dominated South. Though New England grappled with religious intolerance, figureheads like Samuel Sewall pioneered early abolitionist arguments, while African-born Onesimus saved lives with smallpox inoculation. These foundational differences ultimately evolved into the ideological conflicts of the 19th-century American Civil War. (6)]]>2251falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-solar-dynamics-captured-by-punch-craig-deforest-david-livingston-hotel-mars-090326--74880416
Solar Dynamics Captured By PUNCH
Craig DeForest and David Livingston: DeForest details NASA's PUNCH mission, which provides continuous, global 3D imaging of the young solar wind, mapping the hypersonic plasma sweeping across our solar neighborhood. By utilizing four synchronized, deeply baffled satellites, the mission observes extremely faint solar material against the sun's glare, creating artificial eclipses. PUNCH has successfully identified the outer boundary of the solar corona and drastically improved space weather forecasts tenfold, allowing better preparation for power-grid-disrupting geomagnetic storms. With an unlimited budget, DeForest advocates launching a polar-orbiting spacecraft to study the sun's unexplored poles and resolve key magnetic field mysteries. (5)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74880416Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:04:27 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1955 Solar Dynamics Captured By PUNCH Craig DeForest and David Livingston: DeForest details NASA's PUNCH mission, which provides continuous, global 3D imaging of the young solar wind, mapping the hypersonic plasma sweeping across our solar...
Solar Dynamics Captured By PUNCH
Craig DeForest and David Livingston: DeForest details NASA's PUNCH mission, which provides continuous, global 3D imaging of the young solar wind, mapping the hypersonic plasma sweeping across our solar neighborhood. By utilizing four synchronized, deeply baffled satellites, the mission observes extremely faint solar material against the sun's glare, creating artificial eclipses. PUNCH has successfully identified the outer boundary of the solar corona and drastically improved space weather forecasts tenfold, allowing better preparation for power-grid-disrupting geomagnetic storms. With an unlimited budget, DeForest advocates launching a polar-orbiting spacecraft to study the sun's unexplored poles and resolve key magnetic field mysteries. (5)]]>1181falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-escalating-hybrid-warfare-in-europe-anatol-lieven-090326--74880414
Escalating Hybrid Warfare In Europe
Anatol Lieven reports tensions flaring as rumors of discrete diplomatic missions and allegations of Russian hybrid warfare circulate in Europe. The Wall Street Journal reported a secret CIA meeting in Moscow to warn against attacking NATO, while Germany accused Russia of directing an armed drone at Leipzig airport. British cruise missiles striking Russian soil risk triggering severe Russian retaliation, a dangerous escalation that Cold War standards would have deemed insane. Domestically, newly appointed Prime Minister Burnham remains politically constrained, caught between calls for increased military spending and a split public, complicating Britain's international standing. (4)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74880414Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:59:36 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1903 BRUSSELS Escalating Hybrid Warfare In Europe Anatol Lieven reports tensions flaring as rumors of discrete diplomatic missions and allegations of Russian hybrid warfare circulate in Europe. The Wall Street Journal reported a secret CIA...
Escalating Hybrid Warfare In Europe
Anatol Lieven reports tensions flaring as rumors of discrete diplomatic missions and allegations of Russian hybrid warfare circulate in Europe. The Wall Street Journal reported a secret CIA meeting in Moscow to warn against attacking NATO, while Germany accused Russia of directing an armed drone at Leipzig airport. British cruise missiles striking Russian soil risk triggering severe Russian retaliation, a dangerous escalation that Cold War standards would have deemed insane. Domestically, newly appointed Prime Minister Burnham remains politically constrained, caught between calls for increased military spending and a split public, complicating Britain's international standing. (4)]]>1071falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-redefining-value-in-higher-education-paul-glastris-090326--74880145
Redefining Value In Higher Education
Paul Glastris presents the Washington Monthly's college rankings, which evaluate higher education institutions based on social mobility, civic engagement, and financial value, offering an alternative to traditional prestige-driven lists. Rather than prioritizing wealth and exclusivity, these metrics highlight schools that recruit and graduate modest-means students with minimal debt. Berea College, which charges zero tuition, and the University of West Alabama, which excels in training in-demand rural teachers, represent top-performing schools that are highly valuable to the 95% of average students. Glastris suggests a federal network system to cover educational costs in exchange for low-tuition policies. (3)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74880145Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:54:15 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1910 LAS VEGAS HIGH SCHOOL Redefining Value In Higher Education Paul Glastris presents the Washington Monthly's college rankings, which evaluate higher education institutions based on social mobility, civic engagement, and financial value,...
Redefining Value In Higher Education
Paul Glastris presents the Washington Monthly's college rankings, which evaluate higher education institutions based on social mobility, civic engagement, and financial value, offering an alternative to traditional prestige-driven lists. Rather than prioritizing wealth and exclusivity, these metrics highlight schools that recruit and graduate modest-means students with minimal debt. Berea College, which charges zero tuition, and the University of West Alabama, which excels in training in-demand rural teachers, represent top-performing schools that are highly valuable to the 95% of average students. Glastris suggests a federal network system to cover educational costs in exchange for low-tuition policies. (3)]]>1181falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-tariff-dispute-shatters-canadian-trust-mary-anastasia-o-grady-090326--74880144
Tariff Dispute Shatters Canadian Trust
Mary Anastasia O'Grady examines the full-blown trade war that has erupted between the United States and Canadadue to Donald Trump's mercantilist policies and retaliatory tariffs. Though the Trump administration blames Canada for fentanyl and trade imbalances, the US actually maintains a trade surplus in manufactured goods once natural resource imports like oil are excluded. Canada is resource-rich, supplying crucial assets like hydroelectricity-powered aluminum. Decades of mutual trust have been shattered, leading Canadians to diversify their trade routes. Additionally, Canada faces pressure to increase its defense spending rather than acting as a security free rider. (2)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74880144Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:48:45 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1898 OTTAWA Tariff Dispute Shatters Canadian Trust Mary Anastasia O'Grady examines the full-blown trade war that has erupted between the United States and Canadadue to Donald Trump's mercantilist policies and retaliatory tariffs. Though the...
Tariff Dispute Shatters Canadian Trust
Mary Anastasia O'Grady examines the full-blown trade war that has erupted between the United States and Canadadue to Donald Trump's mercantilist policies and retaliatory tariffs. Though the Trump administration blames Canada for fentanyl and trade imbalances, the US actually maintains a trade surplus in manufactured goods once natural resource imports like oil are excluded. Canada is resource-rich, supplying crucial assets like hydroelectricity-powered aluminum. Decades of mutual trust have been shattered, leading Canadians to diversify their trade routes. Additionally, Canada faces pressure to increase its defense spending rather than acting as a security free rider. (2)]]>544falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-chinese-warships-provoke-japanese-defensesj-ames-fanell-090326--74880143Chinese Warships Provoke Japanese Defenses
James Fanell reports Chinese naval operations have expanded significantly closer to Japan's home islands, transiting critical straits near Kyushu to collect intelligence and apply psychological pressure. This aggressive encroachment occurs as Japan targets a record-high defense budget in response to the massive expansion of the Chinese Navy, now the largest globally. Additionally, China has secured control of the South China Sea and is surrounding Taiwan, recently executing oceanographic surveys east of the island to prepare for a potential invasion. Despite these escalating provocations, the US Navy faces severe resource constraints, having decreased to under 300 ships. (1)









]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74880143Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:39:27 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1905 RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR Chinese Warships Provoke Japanese Defenses James Fanell reports Chinese naval operations have expanded significantly closer to Japan's home islands, transiting critical straits near Kyushu to collect intelligence and...Chinese Warships Provoke Japanese Defenses
James Fanell reports Chinese naval operations have expanded significantly closer to Japan's home islands, transiting critical straits near Kyushu to collect intelligence and apply psychological pressure. This aggressive encroachment occurs as Japan targets a record-high defense budget in response to the massive expansion of the Chinese Navy, now the largest globally. Additionally, China has secured control of the South China Sea and is surrounding Taiwan, recently executing oceanographic surveys east of the island to prepare for a potential invasion. Despite these escalating provocations, the US Navy faces severe resource constraints, having decreased to under 300 ships. (1)









]]>527falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/contents-the-john-batchelor-show-9-2-2026--74845034
CONTENTS THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 9-2-2026

Saudi Arabia Seeks Nuclear Enrichment
Andrea Stricker discusses the Trump administration's submission of a Section 123 nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress. This agreement could grant Saudi Arabia dual-use uranium enrichment and plutonium reprocessing capabilities, potentially enabling nuclear weapon development. A major concern is Saudi Arabia's refusal to sign the IAEA's Additional Protocol, which permits inspections of undeclared nuclear sites. Although Congress has 90 days to review and potentially block the accord, overcoming a presidential veto would require an unlikely two-thirds majority. Stricker notes the administration's claims about Chinese and Russian competition lack evidence. (1)

China Rejects Global Trade Consensus
Kamran Bokhari and Gordon Chang discuss China's refusal to sign a G20 finance ministers' consensus document, objecting to language targeting non-market policies that cause trade imbalances. Chang attributes this defiance to Xi Jinping's arrogance and belief in US decline. Bokhari explains that China is posturing ahead of a summit with Trump, utilizing command capitalism to flood global markets. Bokhari highlights a shifting security architecture in Asia, including Tokyo deploying fighter jets to India and Jakarta arming itself, driven by expectations of US retrenchment. Additionally, Xi Jinping maintains absolute control domestically through extensive military purges while building ties with Egypt. (2)

Steve Yates Warns Of Conflict
Steve Yates and Gordon Chang address China's refusal to sign the G20 finance ministers' statement, which criticized "non-market" policies. Yates views this as an honest admission that Beijing has no intention of conforming to international trade standards. He praises Treasury Secretary Bessent for maintaining a firm stance alongside allies. Anticipating the September 24th summit between Trump and Xi Jinping, Yates notes that Washington has delayed a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan to preserve positive "mood music." Finally, Yates warns of the "CRINK" axis—comprising China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea—collaborating on military supply chains and conflicts. (3)

Global Energy And Food Crisis
Michael Bernstam outlines a compounding global energy and food crisis. Tensions between the US and Iran have halted critical oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, driving Brent crude prices up. Meanwhile, European winter natural gas prices have tripled due to storages being filled only to 62%. High gas prices also restrict fertilizer production, which, coupled with Black Sea port bombings by Russia and Ukraine, has caused a spike in global grain prices. Finally, despite US interest in Venezuelan heavy crude to produce diesel, decades of local mismanagement limit production. (4)

Young Conservatives Embrace Nixon Maxing
Ryan Bangert explores the Gen Z trend of "Nixon maxing," where young conservatives view Richard Nixon as a heroic avatar resisting 1970s extremism. Bangert argues this aesthetic misinterprets Nixon as a revolutionary. In reality, Nixon was a counterrevolutionary who sought to preserve and revitalize established institutions based on the values of the American founding. Contrastingly, Bangert highlights the philosophical division between the destructive, post-Christian French Revolution and the enduring American Revolution. Ultimately, he urges young conservatives to appreciate Nixon's true legacy: conserving institutional checks and balances to temper flawed human nature. (5)

Treasury Targets Iranian Sanctions Evasion
Max Maizlish explains how the Treasury Department's FinCEN is penalizing five branches of an Egyptian bank in Dubai to curb illicit financial flows. FinCEN identified $1.8 billion in suspicious transactions linked to the Iranianregime. To effectively dismantle Iran's financial network, Maizlish argues the US must target Chinese institutions, as China purchases over 90% of Iran's crude oil. Specifically, he advocates for blacklisting the Bank of Kunlun—a state-owned Chinese entity heavily involved in Iranian sanctions evasion. Maizlish asserts that CNPC officials are fully aware of these illicit transactions, making decisive sanctions necessary. (6)


El Niño Defies Weather Forecasts
Jeremy Zakis reports on the unpredictable impacts of the current super El Niño on Australian weather. Contrary to long-term dry forecasts, Sydney is experiencing unseasonable, rolling rain showers, while Western Australia faces extreme heat exceeding 100°F. Zakis warns that if droughts strike in late September rather than mid-October, Australia faces a catastrophic, extended bushfire season fueled by rapid undergrowth. Beyond Australia, extreme weather anomalies like French tornadoes and Southern California hurricane warnings are linked to historically high Pacific sea temperatures. Additionally, warm temperatures have caused dangerous eastern brown snakes to begin moving early. (7)

brown snakes to begin moving early. (7)Axis Cooperates On Advanced Weaponry
Bradley Bowman and Mark Montgomery, authors of Axis of Aggressors, analyze the rising military coordination detailed in their book. They reveal a secret Russian program helping Iran build supersonic cruise missiles using ramjet engines, which pose a severe threat to US and merchant vessels in the Gulf. Furthermore, China assists Iran with chemical precursors and satellite targeting data. Beyond the Middle East, Russia engages in hybrid warfare in Europe, including attempted drone attacks in Germany. In response, Germany is significantly increasing defense spending and deploying a combat brigade to Lithuania to bolster deterrence. (8)

Commodity Prices Spike Amid Unrest
Simon Constable discusses recent extreme weather, including an unprecedented tornado in the south of France that damaged 300 homes. This disruption mirrors severe instability in the commodity markets, where Brent crude has surged to $94 a barrel, European gas has jumped 26%, and Black Sea grain prices have spiked up to 16%. Constable also critiques the new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham for focusing on minor local issues rather than global crises. Finally, he reviews public backlash against data centers, which consume substantial water and over 4% of total US electricity. (9)

SpaceX Builds Massive Private Spaceport
Bob Zimmerman highlights SpaceX's purchase of a massive plot in Louisiana to establish a private spaceport capable of hosting dozens of Starship flights daily. Zimmerman argues that SpaceX's market-driven approach ensures success, whereas state-sponsored space programs in the UK and Canada often flounder due to bureaucracy. He outlines SpaceX's progress, including recovering the prototype 13 Starship and preparing for flight 14. Finally, Zimmerman notes the successful, on-budget launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, upgrades to NASA's Deep Space Network, and the upcoming nuclear-powered Skyfall mission to Mars. (10)





]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74845034Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:14:06 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION: 1955. CONTENTS THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 9-2-2026 Saudi Arabia Seeks Nuclear Enrichment Andrea Stricker discusses the Trump administration's submission of a Section 123 nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress. This...
CONTENTS THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 9-2-2026

Saudi Arabia Seeks Nuclear Enrichment
Andrea Stricker discusses the Trump administration's submission of a Section 123 nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress. This agreement could grant Saudi Arabia dual-use uranium enrichment and plutonium reprocessing capabilities, potentially enabling nuclear weapon development. A major concern is Saudi Arabia's refusal to sign the IAEA's Additional Protocol, which permits inspections of undeclared nuclear sites. Although Congress has 90 days to review and potentially block the accord, overcoming a presidential veto would require an unlikely two-thirds majority. Stricker notes the administration's claims about Chinese and Russian competition lack evidence. (1)

China Rejects Global Trade Consensus
Kamran Bokhari and Gordon Chang discuss China's refusal to sign a G20 finance ministers' consensus document, objecting to language targeting non-market policies that cause trade imbalances. Chang attributes this defiance to Xi Jinping's arrogance and belief in US decline. Bokhari explains that China is posturing ahead of a summit with Trump, utilizing command capitalism to flood global markets. Bokhari highlights a shifting security architecture in Asia, including Tokyo deploying fighter jets to India and Jakarta arming itself, driven by expectations of US retrenchment. Additionally, Xi Jinping maintains absolute control domestically through extensive military purges while building ties with Egypt. (2)

Steve Yates Warns Of Conflict
Steve Yates and Gordon Chang address China's refusal to sign the G20 finance ministers' statement, which criticized "non-market" policies. Yates views this as an honest admission that Beijing has no intention of conforming to international trade standards. He praises Treasury Secretary Bessent for maintaining a firm stance alongside allies. Anticipating the September 24th summit between Trump and Xi Jinping, Yates notes that Washington has delayed a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan to preserve positive "mood music." Finally, Yates warns of the "CRINK" axis—comprising China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea—collaborating on military supply chains and conflicts. (3)

Global Energy And Food Crisis
Michael Bernstam outlines a compounding global energy and food crisis. Tensions between the US and Iran have halted critical oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, driving Brent crude prices up. Meanwhile, European winter natural gas prices have tripled due to storages being filled only to 62%. High gas prices also restrict fertilizer production, which, coupled with Black Sea port bombings by Russia and Ukraine, has caused a spike in global grain prices. Finally, despite US interest in Venezuelan heavy crude to produce diesel, decades of local mismanagement limit production. (4)

Young Conservatives Embrace Nixon Maxing
Ryan Bangert explores the Gen Z trend of "Nixon maxing," where young conservatives view Richard Nixon as a heroic avatar resisting 1970s extremism. Bangert argues this aesthetic misinterprets Nixon as a revolutionary. In reality, Nixon was a counterrevolutionary who sought to preserve and revitalize established institutions based on the values of the American founding. Contrastingly, Bangert highlights the philosophical division between the destructive, post-Christian French Revolution and the enduring American Revolution. Ultimately, he urges young conservatives to appreciate Nixon's true legacy: conserving institutional checks and balances to temper flawed human nature. (5)

Treasury Targets Iranian Sanctions Evasion
Max Maizlish explains how the Treasury Department's FinCEN is penalizing five branches of an Egyptian bank in Dubai to curb illicit financial flows. FinCEN identified $1.8 billion in suspicious transactions linked to the Iranianregime. To effectively dismantle...]]>526falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/streaming-the-making-of-the-john-batchelor-show-8-9-am-et-9-2-2026--74837072Geopolitics and Industry in a Changing Latin America 9-2-2026


This transcript features a dialogue between John Batchelor and Professor Evan Ellis regarding the shifting political and economic landscape of Latin America. The conversation primarily focuses on Peru’s internal struggles, highlighting how systemic corruption, illegal mining, and significant Chinese investment in infrastructure challenge the nation’s stability. Moving through the region, they analyze Nicaragua’s constitutional reforms that tighten the Ortega regime’s grip on power and examine a controversial multi-billion dollar oil deal in Venezuela. The participants also address the dire humanitarian conditions in Cuba and the rising homicide rates in Costa Rica driven by drug trafficking. Ultimately, the source provides a comprehensive overview of how foreign influence and organized crime impact governance across the Western Hemisphere.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74837072Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:33:36 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION: 1910 PLAZA BOLIVAR DE CARACAS Geopolitics and Industry in a Changing Latin America 9-2-2026 This transcript features a dialogue between John Batchelor and Professor Evan Ellis regarding the shifting political and economic landscape of Latin...Geopolitics and Industry in a Changing Latin America 9-2-2026


This transcript features a dialogue between John Batchelor and Professor Evan Ellis regarding the shifting political and economic landscape of Latin America. The conversation primarily focuses on Peru’s internal struggles, highlighting how systemic corruption, illegal mining, and significant Chinese investment in infrastructure challenge the nation’s stability. Moving through the region, they analyze Nicaragua’s constitutional reforms that tighten the Ortega regime’s grip on power and examine a controversial multi-billion dollar oil deal in Venezuela. The participants also address the dire humanitarian conditions in Cuba and the rising homicide rates in Costa Rica driven by drug trafficking. Ultimately, the source provides a comprehensive overview of how foreign influence and organized crime impact governance across the Western Hemisphere.]]>3175falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-spacex-builds-massive-private-spaceport-from-the-correct-lesson-bob-zimmerman-090226--74840749
Bob Zimmerman highlights SpaceX's purchase of a massive plot in Louisiana to establish a private spaceport capable of hosting dozens of Starship flights daily. Zimmerman argues that SpaceX's market-driven approach ensures success, whereas state-sponsored space programs in the UK and Canada often flounder due to bureaucracy. He outlines SpaceX's progress, including recovering the prototype 13 Starship and preparing for flight 14. Finally, Zimmerman notes the successful, on-budget launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, upgrades to NASA's Deep Space Network, and the upcoming nuclear-powered Skyfall mission to Mars. (10)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74840749Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:32:45 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION OCTOBER 1957 Bob Zimmerman highlights SpaceX's purchase of a massive plot in Louisiana to establish a private spaceport capable of hosting dozens of Starship flights daily. Zimmerman argues that SpaceX's market-driven approach ensures...
Bob Zimmerman highlights SpaceX's purchase of a massive plot in Louisiana to establish a private spaceport capable of hosting dozens of Starship flights daily. Zimmerman argues that SpaceX's market-driven approach ensures success, whereas state-sponsored space programs in the UK and Canada often flounder due to bureaucracy. He outlines SpaceX's progress, including recovering the prototype 13 Starship and preparing for flight 14. Finally, Zimmerman notes the successful, on-budget launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, upgrades to NASA's Deep Space Network, and the upcoming nuclear-powered Skyfall mission to Mars. (10)]]>1181falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-commodity-prices-spike-amid-unres-simon-constable-090226--74840744
Simon Constable discusses recent extreme weather, including an unprecedented tornado in the south of France that damaged 300 homes. This disruption mirrors severe instability in the commodity markets, where Brent crude has surged to $94 a barrel, European gas has jumped 26%, and Black Sea grain prices have spiked up to 16%. Constable also critiques the new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham for focusing on minor local issues rather than global crises. Finally, he reviews public backlash against data centers, which consume substantial water and over 4% of total US electricity. (9)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74840744Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:27:33 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION: 1917 ODESSA  Simon Constable discusses recent extreme weather, including an unprecedented tornado in the south of France that damaged 300 homes. This disruption mirrors severe instability in the commodity markets, where Brent crude has...
Simon Constable discusses recent extreme weather, including an unprecedented tornado in the south of France that damaged 300 homes. This disruption mirrors severe instability in the commodity markets, where Brent crude has surged to $94 a barrel, European gas has jumped 26%, and Black Sea grain prices have spiked up to 16%. Constable also critiques the new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham for focusing on minor local issues rather than global crises. Finally, he reviews public backlash against data centers, which consume substantial water and over 4% of total US electricity. (9)]]>1071falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-brad-bowman-mark-montgomery-090226-axis-cooperates-on-advanced-weaponry--74839765
Axis Cooperates On Advanced Weaponry
Bradley Bowman and Mark Montgomery, authors of Axis of Aggressors, analyze the rising military coordination detailed in their book. They reveal a secret Russian program helping Iran build supersonic cruise missiles using ramjet engines, which pose a severe threat to US and merchant vessels in the Gulf. Furthermore, China assists Iran with chemical precursors and satellite targeting data. Beyond the Middle East, Russia engages in hybrid warfare in Europe, including attempted drone attacks in Germany. In response, Germany is significantly increasing defense spending and deploying a combat brigade to Lithuania to bolster deterrence. (8)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74839765Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:19:22 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION: 1840 BORODINO Axis Cooperates On Advanced Weaponry Bradley Bowman and Mark Montgomery, authors of Axis of Aggressors, analyze the rising military coordination detailed in their book. They reveal a secret Russian program helping Iran build...
Axis Cooperates On Advanced Weaponry
Bradley Bowman and Mark Montgomery, authors of Axis of Aggressors, analyze the rising military coordination detailed in their book. They reveal a secret Russian program helping Iran build supersonic cruise missiles using ramjet engines, which pose a severe threat to US and merchant vessels in the Gulf. Furthermore, China assists Iran with chemical precursors and satellite targeting data. Beyond the Middle East, Russia engages in hybrid warfare in Europe, including attempted drone attacks in Germany. In response, Germany is significantly increasing defense spending and deploying a combat brigade to Lithuania to bolster deterrence. (8)]]>1181falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-el-nino-defies-weather-forecasts-jeremy-zakis-090226--74839761
El Niño Defies Weather Forecasts
Jeremy Zakis reports on the unpredictable impacts of the current super El Niño on Australian weather. Contrary to long-term dry forecasts, Sydney is experiencing unseasonable, rolling rain showers, while Western Australia faces extreme heat exceeding 100°F. Zakis warns that if droughts strike in late September rather than mid-October, Australia faces a catastrophic, extended bushfire season fueled by rapid undergrowth. Beyond Australia, extreme weather anomalies like French tornadoes and Southern California hurricane warnings are linked to historically high Pacific sea temperatures. Additionally, warm temperatures have caused dangerous eastern brown snakes to begin moving early. (7)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74839761Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:11:31 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1906 BILOXI MISSISSIPPI. El Niño Defies Weather Forecasts Jeremy Zakis reports on the unpredictable impacts of the current super El Niño on Australian weather. Contrary to long-term dry forecasts, Sydney is experiencing unseasonable, rolling...
El Niño Defies Weather Forecasts
Jeremy Zakis reports on the unpredictable impacts of the current super El Niño on Australian weather. Contrary to long-term dry forecasts, Sydney is experiencing unseasonable, rolling rain showers, while Western Australia faces extreme heat exceeding 100°F. Zakis warns that if droughts strike in late September rather than mid-October, Australia faces a catastrophic, extended bushfire season fueled by rapid undergrowth. Beyond Australia, extreme weather anomalies like French tornadoes and Southern California hurricane warnings are linked to historically high Pacific sea temperatures. Additionally, warm temperatures have caused dangerous eastern brown snakes to begin moving early. (7)]]>541falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-max-meizlish-090226--74839758CAPTION 1907 PERSIA

Treasury Targets Iranian Sanctions Evasion
Max Meizlish explains how the Treasury Department's FinCEN is penalizing five branches of an Egyptian bank in Dubai to curb illicit financial flows. FinCEN identified $1.8 billion in suspicious transactions linked to the Iranianregime. To effectively dismantle Iran's financial network, Maizlish argues the US must target Chinese institutions, as China purchases over 90% of Iran's crude oil. Specifically, he advocates for blacklisting the Bank of Kunlun—a state-owned Chinese entity heavily involved in Iranian sanctions evasion. Maizlish asserts that CNPC officials are fully aware of these illicit transactions, making decisive sanctions necessary. (6)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74839758Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:07:00 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1907 PERSIA Treasury Targets Iranian Sanctions Evasion Max Meizlish explains how the Treasury Department's FinCEN is penalizing five branches of an Egyptian bank in Dubai to curb illicit financial flows. FinCEN identified $1.8 billion in...CAPTION 1907 PERSIA

Treasury Targets Iranian Sanctions Evasion
Max Meizlish explains how the Treasury Department's FinCEN is penalizing five branches of an Egyptian bank in Dubai to curb illicit financial flows. FinCEN identified $1.8 billion in suspicious transactions linked to the Iranianregime. To effectively dismantle Iran's financial network, Maizlish argues the US must target Chinese institutions, as China purchases over 90% of Iran's crude oil. Specifically, he advocates for blacklisting the Bank of Kunlun—a state-owned Chinese entity heavily involved in Iranian sanctions evasion. Maizlish asserts that CNPC officials are fully aware of these illicit transactions, making decisive sanctions necessary. (6)]]>530falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-young-conservatives-embrace-nixon-maxing-ryan-bangert-090226--74837020
Young Conservatives Embrace Nixon Maxing
Ryan Bangert explores the Gen Z trend of "Nixon maxing," where young conservatives view Richard Nixon as a heroic avatar resisting 1970s extremism. Bangert argues this aesthetic misinterprets Nixon as a revolutionary. In reality, Nixon was a counterrevolutionary who sought to preserve and revitalize established institutions based on the values of the American founding. Contrastingly, Bangert highlights the philosophical division between the destructive, post-Christian French Revolution and the enduring American Revolution. Ultimately, he urges young conservatives to appreciate Nixon's true legacy: conserving institutional checks and balances to temper flawed human nature. (5)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74837020Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:01:52 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1970 Young Conservatives Embrace Nixon Maxing Ryan Bangert explores the Gen Z trend of "Nixon maxing," where young conservatives view Richard Nixon as a heroic avatar resisting 1970s extremism. Bangert argues this aesthetic misinterprets...
Young Conservatives Embrace Nixon Maxing
Ryan Bangert explores the Gen Z trend of "Nixon maxing," where young conservatives view Richard Nixon as a heroic avatar resisting 1970s extremism. Bangert argues this aesthetic misinterprets Nixon as a revolutionary. In reality, Nixon was a counterrevolutionary who sought to preserve and revitalize established institutions based on the values of the American founding. Contrastingly, Bangert highlights the philosophical division between the destructive, post-Christian French Revolution and the enduring American Revolution. Ultimately, he urges young conservatives to appreciate Nixon's true legacy: conserving institutional checks and balances to temper flawed human nature. (5)]]>1181falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-global-energy-and-food-crisis-michael-bernstam-090226--74837017
Global Energy And Food Crisis
Michael Bernstam outlines a compounding global energy and food crisis. Tensions between the US and Iran have halted critical oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, driving Brent crude prices up. Meanwhile, European winter natural gas prices have tripled due to storages being filled only to 62%. High gas prices also restrict fertilizer production, which, coupled with Black Sea port bombings by Russia and Ukraine, has caused a spike in global grain prices. Finally, despite US interest in Venezuelan heavy crude to produce diesel, decades of local mismanagement limit production. (4)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74837017Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:57:18 +0000John Batchelor Show.Caption 1920 RUSSIAN POSTER DENOUNCING UKRAINE  Global Energy And Food Crisis Michael Bernstam outlines a compounding global energy and food crisis. Tensions between the US and Iran have halted critical oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz,...
Global Energy And Food Crisis
Michael Bernstam outlines a compounding global energy and food crisis. Tensions between the US and Iran have halted critical oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, driving Brent crude prices up. Meanwhile, European winter natural gas prices have tripled due to storages being filled only to 62%. High gas prices also restrict fertilizer production, which, coupled with Black Sea port bombings by Russia and Ukraine, has caused a spike in global grain prices. Finally, despite US interest in Venezuelan heavy crude to produce diesel, decades of local mismanagement limit production. (4)]]>1075falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-warns-of-conflict-steve-yates-gordon-chang-090226--74835110
Steve Yates and Gordon Chang address China's refusal to sign the G20 finance ministers' statement, which criticized "non-market" policies. Yates views this as an honest admission that Beijing has no intention of conforming to international trade standards. He praises Treasury Secretary Bessent for maintaining a firm stance alongside allies. Anticipating the September 24th summit between Trump and Xi Jinping, Yates notes that Washington has delayed a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan to preserve positive "mood music." Finally, Yates warns of the "CRINK" axis—comprising China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea—collaborating on military supply chains and conflicts. (3)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74835110Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:52:31 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1940 Steve Yates and Gordon Chang address China's refusal to sign the G20 finance ministers' statement, which criticized "non-market" policies. Yates views this as an honest admission that Beijing has no intention of conforming to...
Steve Yates and Gordon Chang address China's refusal to sign the G20 finance ministers' statement, which criticized "non-market" policies. Yates views this as an honest admission that Beijing has no intention of conforming to international trade standards. He praises Treasury Secretary Bessent for maintaining a firm stance alongside allies. Anticipating the September 24th summit between Trump and Xi Jinping, Yates notes that Washington has delayed a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan to preserve positive "mood music." Finally, Yates warns of the "CRINK" axis—comprising China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea—collaborating on military supply chains and conflicts. (3)]]>554falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-china-rejects-global-trade-consensus-kamran-bokhari-gordon-chang-090226--74835107
China Rejects Global Trade Consensus
Kamran Bokhari and Gordon Chang discuss China's refusal to sign a G20 finance ministers' consensus document, objecting to language targeting non-market policies that cause trade imbalances. Chang attributes this defiance to Xi Jinping's arrogance and belief in US decline. Bokhari explains that China is posturing ahead of a summit with Trump, utilizing command capitalism to flood global markets. Bokhari highlights a shifting security architecture in Asia, including Tokyo deploying fighter jets to India and Jakarta arming itself, driven by expectations of US retrenchment. Additionally, Xi Jinping maintains absolute control domestically through extensive military purges while building ties with Egypt. (2)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74835107Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:45:12 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION: 1890 PEKING China Rejects Global Trade Consensus Kamran Bokhari and Gordon Chang discuss China's refusal to sign a G20 finance ministers' consensus document, objecting to language targeting non-market policies that cause trade imbalances....
China Rejects Global Trade Consensus
Kamran Bokhari and Gordon Chang discuss China's refusal to sign a G20 finance ministers' consensus document, objecting to language targeting non-market policies that cause trade imbalances. Chang attributes this defiance to Xi Jinping's arrogance and belief in US decline. Bokhari explains that China is posturing ahead of a summit with Trump, utilizing command capitalism to flood global markets. Bokhari highlights a shifting security architecture in Asia, including Tokyo deploying fighter jets to India and Jakarta arming itself, driven by expectations of US retrenchment. Additionally, Xi Jinping maintains absolute control domestically through extensive military purges while building ties with Egypt. (2)]]>627falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-saudi-arabia-seeks-nuclear-enrichment-andrea-stricker-090226--74835104
Saudi Arabia Seeks Nuclear Enrichment
Andrea Stricker discusses the Trump administration's submission of a Section 123 nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress. This agreement could grant Saudi Arabia dual-use uranium enrichment and plutonium reprocessing capabilities, potentially enabling nuclear weapon development. A major concern is Saudi Arabia's refusal to sign the IAEA's Additional Protocol, which permits inspections of undeclared nuclear sites. Although Congress has 90 days to review and potentially block the accord, overcoming a presidential veto would require an unlikely two-thirds majority. Stricker notes the administration's claims about Chinese and Russian competition lack evidence. (1)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74835104Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:39:38 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1920 ARABIA Saudi Arabia Seeks Nuclear Enrichment Andrea Stricker discusses the Trump administration's submission of a Section 123 nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress. This agreement could grant Saudi Arabia dual-use...
Saudi Arabia Seeks Nuclear Enrichment
Andrea Stricker discusses the Trump administration's submission of a Section 123 nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress. This agreement could grant Saudi Arabia dual-use uranium enrichment and plutonium reprocessing capabilities, potentially enabling nuclear weapon development. A major concern is Saudi Arabia's refusal to sign the IAEA's Additional Protocol, which permits inspections of undeclared nuclear sites. Although Congress has 90 days to review and potentially block the accord, overcoming a presidential veto would require an unlikely two-thirds majority. Stricker notes the administration's claims about Chinese and Russian competition lack evidence. (1)]]>1071falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/contents-of-the-john-batchelor-show-9-1-2026--74796306
CONTENTS OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 9-1-2026



Economic Strength Persists Despite Oil Pressures
Liz Peek observes that while Wall Street is split on whether the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates in September, the American economy remains robust. Consumer spending is strong, small business profitability is at yearly highs, and hiring remains resilient. The primary economic headwind is rising oil prices fueled by the war in Iran. Additionally, she analyzes the investment potential of rebuilding Venezuela's ruined oil infrastructure, estimating it will take five years to yield significant production increases. Finally, Peek highlights how progressive groups like the Democratic Socialists of America and Chinese misinformation bots actively oppose crucial domestic data center development. (1)

Russian Hybrid Attacks Destabilize European Security
Judy Dempsey discusses European frustration over the unexpected presence of Russia's finance minister at a G20meeting, which highlighted a lack of communication within the transatlantic alliance. She details the Leipzig drone incident—a critical near-miss attack at a vital logistics hub for Ukraine—which is suspected to be a Russian hybrid operation. Dempsey explains how Russia leverages cyber and physical threats to instill fear, polarization, and anxiety among voters. This instability directly bolsters the populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which capitalizes on eastern Germany's demographic decline, economic resentment, and euroskeptic nationalism. (2)

Hidden Fiscal Challenges Facing Modern Economies
Joseph Sternberg warns Americans about the hidden burdens of a Value Added Tax (VAT), a consumption tax common in Europe. Although pitched as simple, Sternberg argues that this tax creates immense compliance burdens for small businesses, requiring a full working week annually to administer. This complexity fosters a cash-based gray market to evade the tax. Furthermore, because the tax is concealed within product prices rather than added at checkout, politicians can easily hike rates without public outcry. Sternberg also contrasts Europe's expensive, highly regulated data center shortage with America's resistance to building the AI infrastructure crucial for its economic future. (3)

Canada Navigates Trade Rupture With America
Charles Burton highlights the geopolitical fallout from the breakdown of US-Canada trade negotiations, which resulted in a fifty percent tariff penalty on Canada. This dispute sparked a surge of anti-American nationalism, boosting political support for Mark Carney, particularly in Quebec over French-language protection concerns. Consequently, Canada is rapidly diversifying its trade away from the United States, aligning closer with China and the European Union. Burton warns that Beijing stands to benefit immensely, offering trade access if Canada ceases opposing Chinese geostrategic interests, while Ottawa prioritizes west coast pipelines to ship oil directly to China. (4)

Global Chaos Drives Rise of Nationalism
Gregory Copley outlines how global actors leverage chaos to achieve strategic goals, noting China's aggressive attempts to disrupt the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau due to Taiwan's participation. Beijing's hostile diplomacy also targets Eswatini, Africa's sole state recognizing Taiwan, to strip Taiwan of international support. Copley notes that energy security is governed by transportation bottlenecks, highlighting the strategic importance of Cuban cobalt for future energy storage. Finally, he explains how uncontrolled migration and Russian hybrid operations drive resurgent European nationalism, prompting a breakdown of supranational systems like the European Union. He also touches on British royal dynamics. (5)

Frustrated Voters Navigate Challenging Midterm Dynamics
Thaddeus McCotter interprets midterm election polling, explaining how the president's approval rating influences independent voters seeking checks and balances in Congress. He notes that high, near-identical disapproval ratings for both major parties reflect widespread voter frustration with outdated governing paradigms. Rather than outright anger, Americans are frustrated by the lack of sane, competent governance and positive, aspirational platforms. McCotter highlights how voters connect abstract foreign policies, such as ongoing operations in Iran, directly to their daily lives and pocketbooks through tangible domestic indicators like high gasoline prices. (6)

University Core Curriculum Reform Offers Promise
Peter Berkowitz discusses university core curriculum reform, pointing to a promising new proposal at the University of Texas at Austin. He argues that traditional core curricula fail because tenured faculty prioritize narrow research interests over student needs, leaving graduates without a foundational understanding of Western civilization, American political ideas, or global cultures. Under UT Austin's top-down initiative, the curriculum is divided into arts and humanities, social sciences, and STEM, offering deep introductions to major issues. Berkowitz contrasts this structured reform with conventional systems that students merely view as arbitrary academic hoops. (7)

Syrian Integration Brings Hope and Risk
Ahmad Sharawi outlines regional developments in the Middle East, starting with a US-mediated agreement involving the IAEA and Syria to monitor nuclear material from the bombed Al-Kibar site. Although supervised by the IAEA, the material remaining in Syria poses a risk of theft or exploitation by neighbors. Sharawi also details the finalized integration of Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces into the national military, granting Kurds citizenship and language rights while expanding state control to ninety-seven percent of Syrian territory. This satisfies Turkey by ending hopes of Kurdish autonomy. Finally, he notes impending US sanctions against Oman for sanctions-busting. (8)
















]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74796306Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:11:32 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1857 WALL STREET, 230 PM, PANIC CONTENTS OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 9-1-2026 Economic Strength Persists Despite Oil Pressures Liz Peek observes that while Wall Street is split on whether the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates in...
CONTENTS OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 9-1-2026



Economic Strength Persists Despite Oil Pressures
Liz Peek observes that while Wall Street is split on whether the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates in September, the American economy remains robust. Consumer spending is strong, small business profitability is at yearly highs, and hiring remains resilient. The primary economic headwind is rising oil prices fueled by the war in Iran. Additionally, she analyzes the investment potential of rebuilding Venezuela's ruined oil infrastructure, estimating it will take five years to yield significant production increases. Finally, Peek highlights how progressive groups like the Democratic Socialists of America and Chinese misinformation bots actively oppose crucial domestic data center development. (1)

Russian Hybrid Attacks Destabilize European Security
Judy Dempsey discusses European frustration over the unexpected presence of Russia's finance minister at a G20meeting, which highlighted a lack of communication within the transatlantic alliance. She details the Leipzig drone incident—a critical near-miss attack at a vital logistics hub for Ukraine—which is suspected to be a Russian hybrid operation. Dempsey explains how Russia leverages cyber and physical threats to instill fear, polarization, and anxiety among voters. This instability directly bolsters the populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which capitalizes on eastern Germany's demographic decline, economic resentment, and euroskeptic nationalism. (2)

Hidden Fiscal Challenges Facing Modern Economies
Joseph Sternberg warns Americans about the hidden burdens of a Value Added Tax (VAT), a consumption tax common in Europe. Although pitched as simple, Sternberg argues that this tax creates immense compliance burdens for small businesses, requiring a full working week annually to administer. This complexity fosters a cash-based gray market to evade the tax. Furthermore, because the tax is concealed within product prices rather than added at checkout, politicians can easily hike rates without public outcry. Sternberg also contrasts Europe's expensive, highly regulated data center shortage with America's resistance to building the AI infrastructure crucial for its economic future. (3)

Canada Navigates Trade Rupture With America
Charles Burton highlights the geopolitical fallout from the breakdown of US-Canada trade negotiations, which resulted in a fifty percent tariff penalty on Canada. This dispute sparked a surge of anti-American nationalism, boosting political support for Mark Carney, particularly in Quebec over French-language protection concerns. Consequently, Canada is rapidly diversifying its trade away from the United States, aligning closer with China and the European Union. Burton warns that Beijing stands to benefit immensely, offering trade access if Canada ceases opposing Chinese geostrategic interests, while Ottawa prioritizes west coast pipelines to ship oil directly to China. (4)

Global Chaos Drives Rise of Nationalism
Gregory Copley outlines how global actors leverage chaos to achieve strategic goals, noting China's aggressive attempts to disrupt the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau due to Taiwan's participation. Beijing's hostile diplomacy also targets Eswatini, Africa's sole state recognizing Taiwan, to strip Taiwan of international support. Copley notes that energy security is governed by transportation bottlenecks, highlighting the strategic importance of Cuban cobalt for future energy storage. Finally, he explains how uncontrolled migration and Russian hybrid operations drive resurgent European nationalism, prompting a breakdown of supranational systems like the European Union. He also touches on British royal dynamics. (5)

Frustrated Voters Navigate Challenging Midterm Dynamics
Thaddeus McCotter...]]>568falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/streaming-making-of-the-john-batchelor-show-9-1-2026--74795288
STREAMING MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 8-9 AM ET 9-1-2026

In this dialogue, John Batchelor and former Congressman Thaddius McCotter examine the complexities of interpreting generic congressional polls and presidential approval ratings ahead of the midterm elections. McCotter argues that while national numbers suggest a deeply frustrated electorate, they fail to account for critical geographic shifts and the nuances of swing districts. The conversation highlights how economic stressors, particularly rising gasoline and food prices, serve as the primary lens through which voters judge government performance. The speakers also contrast the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) with the MAGA movement, noting that both parties are struggling with internal ideological tensions. Ultimately, they conclude that modern campaigns often focus on negative partisanship, where voters are motivated more by a disdain for the opposition than by an inspiring vision for the future.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74795288Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:11:04 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION: 1937 SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES, CHIEF JUSTICE CHARLES EVAN HUGHES. STREAMING MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 8-9 AM ET 9-1-2026 In this dialogue, John Batchelor and former Congressman Thaddius McCotter examine the complexities of...
STREAMING MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 8-9 AM ET 9-1-2026

In this dialogue, John Batchelor and former Congressman Thaddius McCotter examine the complexities of interpreting generic congressional polls and presidential approval ratings ahead of the midterm elections. McCotter argues that while national numbers suggest a deeply frustrated electorate, they fail to account for critical geographic shifts and the nuances of swing districts. The conversation highlights how economic stressors, particularly rising gasoline and food prices, serve as the primary lens through which voters judge government performance. The speakers also contrast the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) with the MAGA movement, noting that both parties are struggling with internal ideological tensions. Ultimately, they conclude that modern campaigns often focus on negative partisanship, where voters are motivated more by a disdain for the opposition than by an inspiring vision for the future.]]>2881falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-syrian-integration-brings-hope-and-risk-ahmad-sharawi-090126--74796533
Syrian Integration Brings Hope and Risk
Ahmad Sharawi outlines regional developments in the Middle East, starting with a US-mediated agreement involving the IAEA and Syria to monitor nuclear material from the bombed Al-Kibar site. Although supervised by the IAEA, the material remaining in Syria poses a risk of theft or exploitation by neighbors. Sharawi also details the finalized integration of Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces into the national military, granting Kurds citizenship and language rights while expanding state control to ninety-seven percent of Syrian territory. This satisfies Turkey by ending hopes of Kurdish autonomy. Finally, he notes impending US sanctions against Oman for sanctions-busting. (8)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74796533Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:10:25 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1888 DAMASCUS Syrian Integration Brings Hope and Risk Ahmad Sharawi outlines regional developments in the Middle East, starting with a US-mediated agreement involving the IAEA and Syria to monitor nuclear material from the bombed Al-Kibar...
Syrian Integration Brings Hope and Risk
Ahmad Sharawi outlines regional developments in the Middle East, starting with a US-mediated agreement involving the IAEA and Syria to monitor nuclear material from the bombed Al-Kibar site. Although supervised by the IAEA, the material remaining in Syria poses a risk of theft or exploitation by neighbors. Sharawi also details the finalized integration of Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces into the national military, granting Kurds citizenship and language rights while expanding state control to ninety-seven percent of Syrian territory. This satisfies Turkey by ending hopes of Kurdish autonomy. Finally, he notes impending US sanctions against Oman for sanctions-busting. (8)]]>566falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-peter-berkowitz-090126--74796531
University Core Curriculum Reform Offers Promise
Peter Berkowitz discusses university core curriculum reform, pointing to a promising new proposal at the University of Texas at Austin. He argues that traditional core curricula fail because tenured faculty prioritize narrow research interests over student needs, leaving graduates without a foundational understanding of Western civilization, American political ideas, or global cultures. Under UT Austin's top-down initiative, the curriculum is divided into arts and humanities, social sciences, and STEM, offering deep introductions to major issues. Berkowitz contrasts this structured reform with conventional systems that students merely view as arbitrary academic hoops. (7)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74796531Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:00:56 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1850 NASSAU HALL University Core Curriculum Reform Offers Promise Peter Berkowitz discusses university core curriculum reform, pointing to a promising new proposal at the University of Texas at Austin. He argues that traditional core...
University Core Curriculum Reform Offers Promise
Peter Berkowitz discusses university core curriculum reform, pointing to a promising new proposal at the University of Texas at Austin. He argues that traditional core curricula fail because tenured faculty prioritize narrow research interests over student needs, leaving graduates without a foundational understanding of Western civilization, American political ideas, or global cultures. Under UT Austin's top-down initiative, the curriculum is divided into arts and humanities, social sciences, and STEM, offering deep introductions to major issues. Berkowitz contrasts this structured reform with conventional systems that students merely view as arbitrary academic hoops. (7)]]>615falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-frustrated-voters-navigate-challenging-midterm-dynamics-thaddeus-mccotter-thaddeus-mccotter-090126--74796530
Frustrated Voters Navigate Challenging Midterm Dynamics
Thaddeus McCotter interprets midterm election polling, explaining how the president's approval rating influences independent voters seeking checks and balances in Congress. He notes that high, near-identical disapproval ratings for both major parties reflect widespread voter frustration with outdated governing paradigms. Rather than outright anger, Americans are frustrated by the lack of sane, competent governance and positive, aspirational platforms. McCotter highlights how voters connect abstract foreign policies, such as ongoing operations in Iran, directly to their daily lives and pocketbooks through tangible domestic indicators like high gasoline prices. (6)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74796530Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:43:55 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1920 Frustrated Voters Navigate Challenging Midterm Dynamics Thaddeus McCotter interprets midterm election polling, explaining how the president's approval rating influences independent voters seeking checks and balances in Congress. He notes...
Frustrated Voters Navigate Challenging Midterm Dynamics
Thaddeus McCotter interprets midterm election polling, explaining how the president's approval rating influences independent voters seeking checks and balances in Congress. He notes that high, near-identical disapproval ratings for both major parties reflect widespread voter frustration with outdated governing paradigms. Rather than outright anger, Americans are frustrated by the lack of sane, competent governance and positive, aspirational platforms. McCotter highlights how voters connect abstract foreign policies, such as ongoing operations in Iran, directly to their daily lives and pocketbooks through tangible domestic indicators like high gasoline prices. (6)]]>1071falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-global-chaos-drives-rise-of-nationalism-gregory-copley-gregory-copley-090126--74796135
Global Chaos Drives Rise of Nationalism
Gregory Copley outlines how global actors leverage chaos to achieve strategic goals, noting China's aggressive attempts to disrupt the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau due to Taiwan's participation. Beijing's hostile diplomacy also targets Eswatini, Africa's sole state recognizing Taiwan, to strip Taiwan of international support. Copley notes that energy security is governed by transportation bottlenecks, highlighting the strategic importance of Cuban cobalt for future energy storage. Finally, he explains how uncontrolled migration and Russian hybrid operations drive resurgent European nationalism, prompting a breakdown of supranational systems like the European Union. He also touches on British royal dynamics. (5)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74796135Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:27:12 +0000John Batchelor Show.1916 BULGARIA REFUGEES Global Chaos Drives Rise of Nationalism Gregory Copley outlines how global actors leverage chaos to achieve strategic goals, noting China's aggressive attempts to disrupt the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau due to Taiwan's...
Global Chaos Drives Rise of Nationalism
Gregory Copley outlines how global actors leverage chaos to achieve strategic goals, noting China's aggressive attempts to disrupt the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau due to Taiwan's participation. Beijing's hostile diplomacy also targets Eswatini, Africa's sole state recognizing Taiwan, to strip Taiwan of international support. Copley notes that energy security is governed by transportation bottlenecks, highlighting the strategic importance of Cuban cobalt for future energy storage. Finally, he explains how uncontrolled migration and Russian hybrid operations drive resurgent European nationalism, prompting a breakdown of supranational systems like the European Union. He also touches on British royal dynamics. (5)]]>2251falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-canada-navigates-trade-rupture-with-america-charles-burton-090126--74796132
Canada Navigates Trade Rupture With America
Charles Burton highlights the geopolitical fallout from the breakdown of US-Canada trade negotiations, which resulted in a fifty percent tariff penalty on Canada. This dispute sparked a surge of anti-American nationalism, boosting political support for Mark Carney, particularly in Quebec over French-language protection concerns. Consequently, Canada is rapidly diversifying its trade away from the United States, aligning closer with China and the European Union. Burton warns that Beijing stands to benefit immensely, offering trade access if Canada ceases opposing Chinese geostrategic interests, while Ottawa prioritizes west coast pipelines to ship oil directly to China. (4)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74796132Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:23:56 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1900 OTTAWA Canada Navigates Trade Rupture With America Charles Burton highlights the geopolitical fallout from the breakdown of US-Canada trade negotiations, which resulted in a fifty percent tariff penalty on Canada. This dispute sparked a...
Canada Navigates Trade Rupture With America
Charles Burton highlights the geopolitical fallout from the breakdown of US-Canada trade negotiations, which resulted in a fifty percent tariff penalty on Canada. This dispute sparked a surge of anti-American nationalism, boosting political support for Mark Carney, particularly in Quebec over French-language protection concerns. Consequently, Canada is rapidly diversifying its trade away from the United States, aligning closer with China and the European Union. Burton warns that Beijing stands to benefit immensely, offering trade access if Canada ceases opposing Chinese geostrategic interests, while Ottawa prioritizes west coast pipelines to ship oil directly to China. (4)]]>1181falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-hidden-fiscal-challenges-facing-modern-economiesjoseph-sternberg-090126--74796130
Hidden Fiscal Challenges Facing Modern Economies
Joseph Sternberg warns Americans about the hidden burdens of a Value Added Tax (VAT), a consumption tax common in Europe. Although pitched as simple, Sternberg argues that this tax creates immense compliance burdens for small businesses, requiring a full working week annually to administer. This complexity fosters a cash-based gray market to evade the tax. Furthermore, because the tax is concealed within product prices rather than added at checkout, politicians can easily hike rates without public outcry. Sternberg also contrasts Europe's expensive, highly regulated data center shortage with America's resistance to building the AI infrastructure crucial for its economic future. (3)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74796130Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:58:56 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1923 TREASURY BUILDING Hidden Fiscal Challenges Facing Modern Economies Joseph Sternberg warns Americans about the hidden burdens of a Value Added Tax (VAT), a consumption tax common in Europe. Although pitched as simple, Sternberg argues...
Hidden Fiscal Challenges Facing Modern Economies
Joseph Sternberg warns Americans about the hidden burdens of a Value Added Tax (VAT), a consumption tax common in Europe. Although pitched as simple, Sternberg argues that this tax creates immense compliance burdens for small businesses, requiring a full working week annually to administer. This complexity fosters a cash-based gray market to evade the tax. Furthermore, because the tax is concealed within product prices rather than added at checkout, politicians can easily hike rates without public outcry. Sternberg also contrasts Europe's expensive, highly regulated data center shortage with America's resistance to building the AI infrastructure crucial for its economic future. (3)]]>1071falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-russian-hybrid-attacks-destabilize-european-security-judy-dempsey-thaddeus-mccotter-090126--74795119
Russian Hybrid Attacks Destabilize European Security
Judy Dempsey discusses European frustration over the unexpected presence of Russia's finance minister at a G20meeting, which highlighted a lack of communication within the transatlantic alliance. She details the Leipzig drone incident—a critical near-miss attack at a vital logistics hub for Ukraine—which is suspected to be a Russian hybrid operation. Dempsey explains how Russia leverages cyber and physical threats to instill fear, polarization, and anxiety among voters. This instability directly bolsters the populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which capitalizes on eastern Germany's demographic decline, economic resentment, and euroskeptic nationalism. (2)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74795119Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:19:58 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION: 1812 BORODINO Russian Hybrid Attacks Destabilize European Security Judy Dempsey discusses European frustration over the unexpected presence of Russia's finance minister at a G20meeting, which highlighted a lack of communication within the...
Russian Hybrid Attacks Destabilize European Security
Judy Dempsey discusses European frustration over the unexpected presence of Russia's finance minister at a G20meeting, which highlighted a lack of communication within the transatlantic alliance. She details the Leipzig drone incident—a critical near-miss attack at a vital logistics hub for Ukraine—which is suspected to be a Russian hybrid operation. Dempsey explains how Russia leverages cyber and physical threats to instill fear, polarization, and anxiety among voters. This instability directly bolsters the populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which capitalizes on eastern Germany's demographic decline, economic resentment, and euroskeptic nationalism. (2)]]>1181falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-economic-strength-persists-despite-oil-pressures-liz-peek-090126--74795114
Economic Strength Persists Despite Oil Pressures
Liz Peek observes that while Wall Street is split on whether the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates in September, the American economy remains robust. Consumer spending is strong, small business profitability is at yearly highs, and hiring remains resilient. The primary economic headwind is rising oil prices fueled by the war in Iran. Additionally, she analyzes the investment potential of rebuilding Venezuela's ruined oil infrastructure, estimating it will take five years to yield significant production increases. Finally, Peek highlights how progressive groups like the Democratic Socialists of America and Chinese misinformation bots actively oppose crucial domestic data center development. (1)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74795114Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:16:21 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION: 1900 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK  Economic Strength Persists Despite Oil Pressures Liz Peek observes that while Wall Street is split on whether the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates in September, the American economy remains robust....
Economic Strength Persists Despite Oil Pressures
Liz Peek observes that while Wall Street is split on whether the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates in September, the American economy remains robust. Consumer spending is strong, small business profitability is at yearly highs, and hiring remains resilient. The primary economic headwind is rising oil prices fueled by the war in Iran. Additionally, she analyzes the investment potential of rebuilding Venezuela's ruined oil infrastructure, estimating it will take five years to yield significant production increases. Finally, Peek highlights how progressive groups like the Democratic Socialists of America and Chinese misinformation bots actively oppose crucial domestic data center development. (1)]]>1071falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tonight-contents-the-john-batchelor-show-8-31-2026--74773610

TONIGHT CONTENTS THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 8-31-2026

Tehran Under Siege: Sanctions, War Fatigue, and the Credibility Crisis of the UN
Edmund Fitton-Brown details the bleak economic reality for citizens in Tehran living under severe economic sanctions and a low-intensity conflict. Ordinary residents are reduced to driving for ride-sharing apps like Snapp and begging for food due to skyrocketing prices of staple goods like yogurt. While the regime's elite remain insulated, sanctions have severely strained the general population without driving systemic behavior changes. Furthermore, the discussion examines the declining global credibility of the United Nations. The organization has abandoned its neutrality by focusing excessively on targeting Israel and prioritizing humanitarian relief, which frequently ends up diverted to empower oppressive regimes. (1)

Demographic Doom: How the One-Child Legacy and Youth Cynicism Threaten China's Future
Piero Tozzi explores China's severe demographic crisis resulting from the legacy of the totalitarian one-child policy enacted in 1979 and officially lifted in 2015. Despite transitioning to a three-child policy, fertility rates continue to plummet due to youth disillusionment. The gender imbalance has catalyzed widespread female trafficking from neighboring countries, while a high proportion of single-child soldiers in the military creates unique domestic vulnerabilities in conflict scenarios. Young Chinese citizens are increasingly opting out of intense economic exploitation through passive resistance movements like "laying flat" and "letting it rot," directly challenging propaganda regarding national rejuvenation. (2)

The Domestic Surge: AI Infrastructure, Aerospace Recovery, and US Manufacturing Renaissance
Alan Tonelson highlights the significant manufacturing revival currently taking place in the United States, driven by key sectors like aerospace and artificial intelligence infrastructure. Boeing's resolution of safety and production issues has revitalized aerospace, while a massive buildout of AI data centers has boosted demand for semiconductors, steel, and electronic equipment. Although trade tensions with Canada persist, the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement protects most trade, rendering short-term disruptions minimal. Furthermore, while widespread local protests against data centers have emerged across various states, they have not yet slowed down the overall rapid pace of construction. (3)

Middle East Realignment: Iranian Devaluation, Turkish Expansion, and Mediterranean Defense Partnerships
Malcolm Hoenlein covers shifting geopolitical and economic dynamics across the Middle East. Inside Iran, severe inflation, food shortages, and medicine price hikes are suffocating the middle class, prompting harsher internal crackdowns by the regime. Meanwhile, Omani channel shipping flows have partially improved following US-led mine sweeping efforts. In Syria, Turkey is pursuing a quiet military takeover, a move contested by Israel. Additionally, Saudi Arabia is utilizing pipelines to bypass shipping threats, and Finland has joined other nations in defunding the corrupt Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA. Finally, Greece and Israel have solidified a historic $3.5 billion multi-level defense agreement. (4)

Cult of Rebellion: Understanding the Resilient and Hostile Ideology of the Houthis
Edmund Fitton-Brown chronicles the history, structure, and ideological motivations of the Houthi movement in Yemen. Emerging in the mid-1990s as a Zaydi revivalist cult modeled after Lebanese Hezbollah, the group adopted a highly hostile five-part slogan ("the scream") emphasizing anti-American, anti-Semitic, and anti-Israel vitriol. Over decades of conflict, they waged multiple rebellions against former dictator Ali Abdullah Saleh before forming a tactical alliance with him to seize power. Known as relentless fighters who are always up for a battle, the Houthis harbor expansive territorial ambitions in southern Saudi Arabia, aiming to control the holy sites of Mecca and Medina. (5)

Tehran in Limbo: Evaluating Sanctions, Bureaucratic Alienation, and Paths to Regime Change
Janatyn Sayeh addresses the psychological state of "no war, no peace" in Tehran a year after the September 2025 conflict. The population faces deep war fatigue, compounded by blockades and new sanctions. While sanctions alone cannot topple the regime, they successfully alienate key socio-economic groups. Specifically, lower-level administrative bureaucrats and ideologues are losing their financial incentives and faith in the regime's competence. True systemic change will not happen overnight, but dragging out the process and bringing civil unrest into urban streets could break pro-regime morale and dismantle the kleptocratic elite's hold on power. (6)

Deterrence and Covert Diplomacy: Analyzing CIA Trip to Moscow and the North Korean Alliance
John Hardie analyzes CIA Director John Ratcliffe's unexpected visit to Moscow. Speculation suggests the trip aimed to deter Russian sabotage against NATO, push for a diplomatic settlement in Ukraine, and pressure Moscow to limit support for Iran. Although Russian leader Vladimir Putin remains convinced of victory and resistant to compromises, maintaining deterrence remains critical. Simultaneously, military intelligence reports that North Korea has supplied dozens of short-range ballistic missiles to Russia for use in Ukraine, with thousands of combat troops potentially deployed, further complicating the global security landscape. (7)

A Shift in Rules: IDF's Aggressive Gaza Targeting, Tunnel Demolition, and West Bank Air Power
Samuel Ben-Ur highlights a shift in Israeli military operations. Following a ceasefire, the IDF returned to pre-agreement rules by striking an active Hamas militant at a Gaza bakery. The military has destroyed roughly half of Gaza's tunnels, with operations continuing on the Hamas-controlled side. Additionally, Israel executed a rare West Bank airstrike to eliminate Kais Betawi, a high-value financial and military operative, signaling strength ahead of upcoming elections. Finally, the discussion outlines the total exclusion of the heavily compromised UNRWA from future Gaza recovery efforts, noting that the United States and Israel will sideline the agency entirely. (8)

Higher Education in Crisis: Rising Debt, STEM Brain Drain, and Political Polarization
Tom Katsouleas critiques the declining public trust and degrees in American higher education despite high spending. Driven by cost, value, and inclusion issues, students face massive debts that delay major life milestones like marriage and housing. Public universities have increased tuition to compensate for shrinking state budgets, while investing in luxury facilities and high-end services. In graduate education, US research programs depend heavily on international students—primarily from China—for STEM fields. However, rising immigration hostility and aggressive geopolitical competition are reversing this brain drain, while perceived progressive bias further polarizes public trust. (9)

The Strategic Vanguard: Hezbollah's Regional Reach, Ceasefire Probing, and Lebanese Shia Politics
David Daoud outlines the strategic dynamics of Hezbollah in Lebanon. Hezbollah is currently launching pinprick probing attacks to test Israel's rules of engagement under ceasefire constraints and US pressure. Within Lebanesepolitics, the Shia community remains structured around a symbiotic relationship between the nationalist Amal movement and Hezbollah, preventing any independent Shia opposition from gaining ground. Beyond Lebanon, Hezbollah acts as the tip of the spear for Iranian expansionism, training regional proxies in rocket, tunnel, and propaganda warfare. This veteran, transnational expertise makes Hezbollah an indispensable regional asset that Iran would find impossible to replace. (10)

The Silent Drip: Structural Remedies for America's $40 Trillion Debt Crisis
Thomas Savidge addresses the economic implications of the United States crossing the $40 trillion national debt threshold, fueled by pandemic spending and mandatory entitlements. This massive debt competes with private capital, driving up consumer borrowing rates and depressing real wages through inflation. To halt this slow economic drip, Savidge proposes a "fiscal constitution." This includes strong constitutional amendments, Colorado-style spending caps tied to population growth and inflation, a silent-approval budget commission to enact spending cuts, and strict regulatory limits on the scope of government authority to prevent accounting tricks. (11)









]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74773610Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:59:27 +0000John Batchelor Show.Caption: 1521 PERSIA TONIGHT CONTENTS THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 8-31-2026 Tehran Under Siege: Sanctions, War Fatigue, and the Credibility Crisis of the UN Edmund Fitton-Brown details the bleak economic reality for citizens in Tehran living under...

TONIGHT CONTENTS THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 8-31-2026

Tehran Under Siege: Sanctions, War Fatigue, and the Credibility Crisis of the UN
Edmund Fitton-Brown details the bleak economic reality for citizens in Tehran living under severe economic sanctions and a low-intensity conflict. Ordinary residents are reduced to driving for ride-sharing apps like Snapp and begging for food due to skyrocketing prices of staple goods like yogurt. While the regime's elite remain insulated, sanctions have severely strained the general population without driving systemic behavior changes. Furthermore, the discussion examines the declining global credibility of the United Nations. The organization has abandoned its neutrality by focusing excessively on targeting Israel and prioritizing humanitarian relief, which frequently ends up diverted to empower oppressive regimes. (1)

Demographic Doom: How the One-Child Legacy and Youth Cynicism Threaten China's Future
Piero Tozzi explores China's severe demographic crisis resulting from the legacy of the totalitarian one-child policy enacted in 1979 and officially lifted in 2015. Despite transitioning to a three-child policy, fertility rates continue to plummet due to youth disillusionment. The gender imbalance has catalyzed widespread female trafficking from neighboring countries, while a high proportion of single-child soldiers in the military creates unique domestic vulnerabilities in conflict scenarios. Young Chinese citizens are increasingly opting out of intense economic exploitation through passive resistance movements like "laying flat" and "letting it rot," directly challenging propaganda regarding national rejuvenation. (2)

The Domestic Surge: AI Infrastructure, Aerospace Recovery, and US Manufacturing Renaissance
Alan Tonelson highlights the significant manufacturing revival currently taking place in the United States, driven by key sectors like aerospace and artificial intelligence infrastructure. Boeing's resolution of safety and production issues has revitalized aerospace, while a massive buildout of AI data centers has boosted demand for semiconductors, steel, and electronic equipment. Although trade tensions with Canada persist, the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement protects most trade, rendering short-term disruptions minimal. Furthermore, while widespread local protests against data centers have emerged across various states, they have not yet slowed down the overall rapid pace of construction. (3)

Middle East Realignment: Iranian Devaluation, Turkish Expansion, and Mediterranean Defense Partnerships
Malcolm Hoenlein covers shifting geopolitical and economic dynamics across the Middle East. Inside Iran, severe inflation, food shortages, and medicine price hikes are suffocating the middle class, prompting harsher internal crackdowns by the regime. Meanwhile, Omani channel shipping flows have partially improved following US-led mine sweeping efforts. In Syria, Turkey is pursuing a quiet military takeover, a move contested by Israel. Additionally, Saudi Arabia is utilizing pipelines to bypass shipping threats, and Finland has joined other nations in defunding the corrupt Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA. Finally, Greece and Israel have solidified a historic $3.5 billion multi-level defense agreement. (4)

Cult of Rebellion: Understanding the Resilient and Hostile Ideology of the Houthis
Edmund Fitton-Brown chronicles the history, structure, and ideological motivations of the Houthi movement in Yemen. Emerging in the mid-1990s as a Zaydi revivalist cult modeled after Lebanese Hezbollah, the group adopted a highly hostile five-part slogan ("the scream") emphasizing anti-American, anti-Semitic, and anti-Israel vitriol. Over decades of conflict, they waged multiple rebellions against former dictator Ali Abdullah Saleh before forming a tactical alliance with him to seize power. Known as...]]>340falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/live-streaming-of-the-making-of-the-john-batchelor-show-with-edmund-fitton-brown-and-samuel-ben-ur-of-fdd-org--74773892

LIVE STREAMING OF THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW WITH EDMUND FITTON-BROWN AND SAMUEL BEN-UR OF FDD.ORG

This text provides a transcript of a broadcast featuring John Batchelor and Edmund Fitton Brown discussing the volatile geopolitical landscape of the Middle East. The speakers examine the global energy crisis, specifically focusing on the critical shortages in refined oil caused by military conflicts and infrastructure limits. A significant portion of the conversation details the suffering of the Iranian people under a repressive regime, using anecdotes from a firsthand account of life in Tehran. The dialogue also addresses the ongoing war in Gaza, the complexities of urban warfare, and the challenges of achieving peace through international organizations like the United Nations. Finally, the participants reflect on the political polarization surrounding Middle Eastern reporting and the difficulties of maintaining objectivity during conflict.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74773892Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:58:11 +0000John Batchelor Show.Caption: 1890 Russian Black Sea Fleet LIVE STREAMING OF THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW WITH EDMUND FITTON-BROWN AND SAMUEL BEN-UR OF FDD.ORG This text provides a transcript of a broadcast featuring John Batchelor and Edmund Fitton Brown...

LIVE STREAMING OF THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW WITH EDMUND FITTON-BROWN AND SAMUEL BEN-UR OF FDD.ORG

This text provides a transcript of a broadcast featuring John Batchelor and Edmund Fitton Brown discussing the volatile geopolitical landscape of the Middle East. The speakers examine the global energy crisis, specifically focusing on the critical shortages in refined oil caused by military conflicts and infrastructure limits. A significant portion of the conversation details the suffering of the Iranian people under a repressive regime, using anecdotes from a firsthand account of life in Tehran. The dialogue also addresses the ongoing war in Gaza, the complexities of urban warfare, and the challenges of achieving peace through international organizations like the United Nations. Finally, the participants reflect on the political polarization surrounding Middle Eastern reporting and the difficulties of maintaining objectivity during conflict.]]>3258falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-america-s-40-trillion-debt-crisi-thomas-savidge-083126--74774264
The Silent Drip: Structural Remedies for America's $40 Trillion Debt Crisis
Thomas Savidge addresses the economic implications of the United States crossing the $40 trillion national debt threshold, fueled by pandemic spending and mandatory entitlements. This massive debt competes with private capital, driving up consumer borrowing rates and depressing real wages through inflation. To halt this slow economic drip, Savidge proposes a "fiscal constitution." This includes strong constitutional amendments, Colorado-style spending caps tied to population growth and inflation, a silent-approval budget commission to enact spending cuts, and strict regulatory limits on the scope of government authority to prevent accounting tricks. (11)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74774264Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:56:22 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION:  1900 SAN FRANCISCO MINT The Silent Drip: Structural Remedies for America's $40 Trillion Debt Crisis Thomas Savidge addresses the economic implications of the United States crossing the $40 trillion national debt threshold, fueled by...
The Silent Drip: Structural Remedies for America's $40 Trillion Debt Crisis
Thomas Savidge addresses the economic implications of the United States crossing the $40 trillion national debt threshold, fueled by pandemic spending and mandatory entitlements. This massive debt competes with private capital, driving up consumer borrowing rates and depressing real wages through inflation. To halt this slow economic drip, Savidge proposes a "fiscal constitution." This includes strong constitutional amendments, Colorado-style spending caps tied to population growth and inflation, a silent-approval budget commission to enact spending cuts, and strict regulatory limits on the scope of government authority to prevent accounting tricks. (11)]]>1181falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-the-strategic-vanguard-hezbollah-s-regional-reach-david-daoud-edmond-fitton-brown-083126--74774262
David Daoud outlines the strategic dynamics of Hezbollah in Lebanon. Hezbollah is currently launching pinprick probing attacks to test Israel's rules of engagement under ceasefire constraints and US pressure. Within Lebanesepolitics, the Shia community remains structured around a symbiotic relationship between the nationalist Amal movement and Hezbollah, preventing any independent Shia opposition from gaining ground. Beyond Lebanon, Hezbollah acts as the tip of the spear for Iranian expansionism, training regional proxies in rocket, tunnel, and propaganda warfare. This veteran, transnational expertise makes Hezbollah an indispensable regional asset that Iran would find impossible to replace. (10)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74774262Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:42:09 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION:  1914 BEIRUT David Daoud outlines the strategic dynamics of Hezbollah in Lebanon. Hezbollah is currently launching pinprick probing attacks to test Israel's rules of engagement under ceasefire constraints and US pressure. Within...
David Daoud outlines the strategic dynamics of Hezbollah in Lebanon. Hezbollah is currently launching pinprick probing attacks to test Israel's rules of engagement under ceasefire constraints and US pressure. Within Lebanesepolitics, the Shia community remains structured around a symbiotic relationship between the nationalist Amal movement and Hezbollah, preventing any independent Shia opposition from gaining ground. Beyond Lebanon, Hezbollah acts as the tip of the spear for Iranian expansionism, training regional proxies in rocket, tunnel, and propaganda warfare. This veteran, transnational expertise makes Hezbollah an indispensable regional asset that Iran would find impossible to replace. (10)]]>1071falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-higher-education-in-crisis-tom-katsouleas-083126--74773887
Higher Education in Crisis: Rising Debt, STEM Brain Drain, and Political Polarization
Tom Katsouleas critiques the declining public trust and degrees in American higher education despite high spending. Driven by cost, value, and inclusion issues, students face massive debts that delay major life milestones like marriage and housing. Public universities have increased tuition to compensate for shrinking state budgets, while investing in luxury facilities and high-end services. In graduate education, US research programs depend heavily on international students—primarily from China—for STEM fields. However, rising immigration hostility and aggressive geopolitical competition are reversing this brain drain, while perceived progressive bias further polarizes public trust. (9)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74773887Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:35:34 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION: 1900 PRINCETON CANE RUSH. Higher Education in Crisis: Rising Debt, STEM Brain Drain, and Political Polarization Tom Katsouleas critiques the declining public trust and degrees in American higher education despite high spending. Driven by...
Higher Education in Crisis: Rising Debt, STEM Brain Drain, and Political Polarization
Tom Katsouleas critiques the declining public trust and degrees in American higher education despite high spending. Driven by cost, value, and inclusion issues, students face massive debts that delay major life milestones like marriage and housing. Public universities have increased tuition to compensate for shrinking state budgets, while investing in luxury facilities and high-end services. In graduate education, US research programs depend heavily on international students—primarily from China—for STEM fields. However, rising immigration hostility and aggressive geopolitical competition are reversing this brain drain, while perceived progressive bias further polarizes public trust. (9)]]>1181falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-a-shift-in-rules-idf-s-aggressive-gaza-targeting-tunnel-demolition-sam-ben-ur-edmond-fitton-brown-083126--74773886CAPTION: 1932 GAZA TO CAIRO

A Shift in Rules: IDF's Aggressive Gaza Targeting, Tunnel Demolition, and West Bank Air Power
Samuel Ben-Ur highlights a shift in Israeli military operations. Following a ceasefire, the IDF returned to pre-agreement rules by striking an active Hamas militant at a Gaza bakery. The military has destroyed roughly half of Gaza's tunnels, with operations continuing on the Hamas-controlled side. Additionally, Israel executed a rare West Bank airstrike to eliminate Kais Betawi, a high-value financial and military operative, signaling strength ahead of upcoming elections. Finally, the discussion outlines the total exclusion of the heavily compromised UNRWA from future Gaza recovery efforts, noting that the United States and Israel will sideline the agency entirely. (8)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74773886Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:31:33 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION: 1932 GAZA TO CAIRO A Shift in Rules: IDF's Aggressive Gaza Targeting, Tunnel Demolition, and West Bank Air Power Samuel Ben-Ur highlights a shift in Israeli military operations. Following a ceasefire, the IDF returned to pre-agreement rules...CAPTION: 1932 GAZA TO CAIRO

A Shift in Rules: IDF's Aggressive Gaza Targeting, Tunnel Demolition, and West Bank Air Power
Samuel Ben-Ur highlights a shift in Israeli military operations. Following a ceasefire, the IDF returned to pre-agreement rules by striking an active Hamas militant at a Gaza bakery. The military has destroyed roughly half of Gaza's tunnels, with operations continuing on the Hamas-controlled side. Additionally, Israel executed a rare West Bank airstrike to eliminate Kais Betawi, a high-value financial and military operative, signaling strength ahead of upcoming elections. Finally, the discussion outlines the total exclusion of the heavily compromised UNRWA from future Gaza recovery efforts, noting that the United States and Israel will sideline the agency entirely. (8)]]>554falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-deterrence-and-covert-diplomacy-analyzing-cia-trip-to-moscow-ohn-hardie-edmond-fitton-brown-083126--74773884
Deterrence and Covert Diplomacy: Analyzing CIA Trip to Moscow and the North Korean Alliance
John Hardie analyzes CIA Director John Ratcliffe's unexpected visit to Moscow. Speculation suggests the trip aimed to deter Russian sabotage against NATO, push for a diplomatic settlement in Ukraine, and pressure Moscow to limit support for Iran. Although Russian leader Vladimir Putin remains convinced of victory and resistant to compromises, maintaining deterrence remains critical. Simultaneously, military intelligence reports that North Korea has supplied dozens of short-range ballistic missiles to Russia for use in Ukraine, with thousands of combat troops potentially deployed, further complicating the global security landscape. (7)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74773884Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:24:27 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION; 1800 KREMLIN Deterrence and Covert Diplomacy: Analyzing CIA Trip to Moscow and the North Korean Alliance John Hardie analyzes CIA Director John Ratcliffe's unexpected visit to Moscow. Speculation suggests the trip aimed to deter Russian...
Deterrence and Covert Diplomacy: Analyzing CIA Trip to Moscow and the North Korean Alliance
John Hardie analyzes CIA Director John Ratcliffe's unexpected visit to Moscow. Speculation suggests the trip aimed to deter Russian sabotage against NATO, push for a diplomatic settlement in Ukraine, and pressure Moscow to limit support for Iran. Although Russian leader Vladimir Putin remains convinced of victory and resistant to compromises, maintaining deterrence remains critical. Simultaneously, military intelligence reports that North Korea has supplied dozens of short-range ballistic missiles to Russia for use in Ukraine, with thousands of combat troops potentially deployed, further complicating the global security landscape. (7)]]>517falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-v-janatyn-sayeh-edmond-fitton-brown-083126--74773845
Janatyn Sayeh addresses the psychological state of "no war, no peace" in Tehran a year after the September 2025 conflict. The population faces deep war fatigue, compounded by blockades and new sanctions. While sanctions alone cannot topple the regime, they successfully alienate key socio-economic groups. Specifically, lower-level administrative bureaucrats and ideologues are losing their financial incentives and faith in the regime's competence. True systemic change will not happen overnight, but dragging out the process and bringing civil unrest into urban streets could break pro-regime morale and dismantle the kleptocratic elite's hold on power. (6)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74773845Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:19:31 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION 1887 FOOD COURT IN TEHRAN Janatyn Sayeh addresses the psychological state of "no war, no peace" in Tehran a year after the September 2025 conflict. The population faces deep war fatigue, compounded by blockades and new sanctions. While...
Janatyn Sayeh addresses the psychological state of "no war, no peace" in Tehran a year after the September 2025 conflict. The population faces deep war fatigue, compounded by blockades and new sanctions. While sanctions alone cannot topple the regime, they successfully alienate key socio-economic groups. Specifically, lower-level administrative bureaucrats and ideologues are losing their financial incentives and faith in the regime's competence. True systemic change will not happen overnight, but dragging out the process and bringing civil unrest into urban streets could break pro-regime morale and dismantle the kleptocratic elite's hold on power. (6)]]>560falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-cult-of-rebellion-understanding-the-cult-of-the-houthis-edmund-fitton-brown-yemen-083126--74773844
Edmund Fitton-Brown chronicles the history, structure, and ideological motivations of the Houthi movement in Yemen. Emerging in the mid-1990s as a Zaydi revivalist cult modeled after Lebanese Hezbollah, the group adopted a highly hostile five-part slogan ("the scream") emphasizing anti-American, anti-Semitic, and anti-Israel vitriol. Over decades of conflict, they waged multiple rebellions against former dictator Ali Abdullah Saleh before forming a tactical alliance with him to seize power. Known as relentless fighters who are always up for a battle, the Houthis harbor expansive territorial ambitions in southern Saudi Arabia, aiming to control the holy sites of Mecca and Medina. (5)

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74773844Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:16:08 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION: 1926 YEMEN Edmund Fitton-Brown chronicles the history, structure, and ideological motivations of the Houthi movement in Yemen. Emerging in the mid-1990s as a Zaydi revivalist cult modeled after Lebanese Hezbollah, the group adopted a highly...
Edmund Fitton-Brown chronicles the history, structure, and ideological motivations of the Houthi movement in Yemen. Emerging in the mid-1990s as a Zaydi revivalist cult modeled after Lebanese Hezbollah, the group adopted a highly hostile five-part slogan ("the scream") emphasizing anti-American, anti-Semitic, and anti-Israel vitriol. Over decades of conflict, they waged multiple rebellions against former dictator Ali Abdullah Saleh before forming a tactical alliance with him to seize power. Known as relentless fighters who are always up for a battle, the Houthis harbor expansive territorial ambitions in southern Saudi Arabia, aiming to control the holy sites of Mecca and Medina. (5)

]]>621falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-middle-east-realignment-iranian-devaluation-turkish-expansion-malcolm-hoenlein-thaddeus-mccotter-083126--74773842
Malcolm Hoenlein covers shifting geopolitical and economic dynamics across the Middle East. Inside Iran, severe inflation, food shortages, and medicine price hikes are suffocating the middle class, prompting harsher internal crackdowns by the regime. Meanwhile, Omani channel shipping flows have partially improved following US-led mine sweeping efforts. In Syria, Turkey is pursuing a quiet military takeover, a move contested by Israel. Additionally, Saudi Arabia is utilizing pipelines to bypass shipping threats, and Finland has joined other nations in defunding the corrupt Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA. Finally, Greece and Israel have solidified a historic $3.5 billion multi-level defense agreement. (4)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74773842Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:53:20 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION: 1906 OTTOMAN EMPIRE Malcolm Hoenlein covers shifting geopolitical and economic dynamics across the Middle East. Inside Iran, severe inflation, food shortages, and medicine price hikes are suffocating the middle class, prompting harsher...
Malcolm Hoenlein covers shifting geopolitical and economic dynamics across the Middle East. Inside Iran, severe inflation, food shortages, and medicine price hikes are suffocating the middle class, prompting harsher internal crackdowns by the regime. Meanwhile, Omani channel shipping flows have partially improved following US-led mine sweeping efforts. In Syria, Turkey is pursuing a quiet military takeover, a move contested by Israel. Additionally, Saudi Arabia is utilizing pipelines to bypass shipping threats, and Finland has joined other nations in defunding the corrupt Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA. Finally, Greece and Israel have solidified a historic $3.5 billion multi-level defense agreement. (4)]]>1071falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-the-domestic-surge-ai-infrastructure-aerospace-recovery-and-us-manufacturing-renaissance-alan-tonelson-gordon-chang-083126--74773422
Alan Tonelson highlights the significant manufacturing revival currently taking place in the United States, driven by key sectors like aerospace and artificial intelligence infrastructure. Boeing's resolution of safety and production issues has revitalized aerospace, while a massive buildout of AI data centers has boosted demand for semiconductors, steel, and electronic equipment. Although trade tensions with Canada persist, the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement protects most trade, rendering short-term disruptions minimal. Furthermore, while widespread local protests against data centers have emerged across various states, they have not yet slowed down the overall rapid pace of construction. (3)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74773422Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:48:36 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION: 1910 DETROIT Alan Tonelson highlights the significant manufacturing revival currently taking place in the United States, driven by key sectors like aerospace and artificial intelligence infrastructure. Boeing's resolution of safety and...
Alan Tonelson highlights the significant manufacturing revival currently taking place in the United States, driven by key sectors like aerospace and artificial intelligence infrastructure. Boeing's resolution of safety and production issues has revitalized aerospace, while a massive buildout of AI data centers has boosted demand for semiconductors, steel, and electronic equipment. Although trade tensions with Canada persist, the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement protects most trade, rendering short-term disruptions minimal. Furthermore, while widespread local protests against data centers have emerged across various states, they have not yet slowed down the overall rapid pace of construction. (3)]]>554falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-demographic-doom-how-the-one-child-legacy-and-youth-cynicism-threaten-china-s-future-demographic-doom-piero-tozzi-gordon-chang-083126--74773420
Piero Tozzi explores China's severe demographic crisis resulting from the legacy of the totalitarian one-child policy enacted in 1979 and officially lifted in 2015. Despite transitioning to a three-child policy, fertility rates continue to plummet due to youth disillusionment. The gender imbalance has catalyzed widespread female trafficking from neighboring countries, while a high proportion of single-child soldiers in the military creates unique domestic vulnerabilities in conflict scenarios. Young Chinese citizens are increasingly opting out of intense economic exploitation through passive resistance movements like "laying flat" and "letting it rot," directly challenging propaganda regarding national rejuvenation. (2)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74773420Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:44:28 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION: 1857 CHINA WITH CHILD Piero Tozzi explores China's severe demographic crisis resulting from the legacy of the totalitarian one-child policy enacted in 1979 and officially lifted in 2015. Despite transitioning to a three-child policy,...
Piero Tozzi explores China's severe demographic crisis resulting from the legacy of the totalitarian one-child policy enacted in 1979 and officially lifted in 2015. Despite transitioning to a three-child policy, fertility rates continue to plummet due to youth disillusionment. The gender imbalance has catalyzed widespread female trafficking from neighboring countries, while a high proportion of single-child soldiers in the military creates unique domestic vulnerabilities in conflict scenarios. Young Chinese citizens are increasingly opting out of intense economic exploitation through passive resistance movements like "laying flat" and "letting it rot," directly challenging propaganda regarding national rejuvenation. (2)]]>627falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-tehran-under-siege-sanctions-war-fatigue-and-the-credibility-crisis-of-the-un-edmund-fitton-brown-iran-083126--74773417
Edmund Fitton-Brown details the bleak economic reality for citizens in Tehran living under severe economic sanctions and a low-intensity conflict. Ordinary residents are reduced to driving for ride-sharing apps like Snapp and begging for food due to skyrocketing prices of staple goods like yogurt. While the regime's elite remain insulated, sanctions have severely strained the general population without driving systemic behavior changes. Furthermore, the discussion examines the declining global credibility of the United Nations. The organization has abandoned its neutrality by focusing excessively on targeting Israel and prioritizing humanitarian relief, which frequently ends up diverted to empower oppressive regimes. (1)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74773417Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:38:29 +0000John Batchelor Show.CAPTION: ARTAXERSES OF PERSIA Edmund Fitton-Brown details the bleak economic reality for citizens in Tehran living under severe economic sanctions and a low-intensity conflict. Ordinary residents are reduced to driving for ride-sharing apps like...
Edmund Fitton-Brown details the bleak economic reality for citizens in Tehran living under severe economic sanctions and a low-intensity conflict. Ordinary residents are reduced to driving for ride-sharing apps like Snapp and begging for food due to skyrocketing prices of staple goods like yogurt. While the regime's elite remain insulated, sanctions have severely strained the general population without driving systemic behavior changes. Furthermore, the discussion examines the declining global credibility of the United Nations. The organization has abandoned its neutrality by focusing excessively on targeting Israel and prioritizing humanitarian relief, which frequently ends up diverted to empower oppressive regimes. (1)]]>1071falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/globalized-elites-and-the-byzantine-parallel-gaius-and-germanicus--74760625
















]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74760625Mon, 31 Aug 2026 02:17:58 +0000John Batchelor Show.Gaius and Germanicus: The hosts debate whether empires end, comparing modern American dynamics with ancient Rome. Germanicus notes that as Rome expanded, its elites became highly globalized and disconnected from regular citizens, a pattern mirrored by...
















]]>709falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/persia-s-long-memory-and-the-limits-of-shock-awe-gaius-and-germanicus--74760614https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74760614Mon, 31 Aug 2026 02:15:59 +0000John Batchelor Show.Gaius and Germanicus: Gaius references a modern memoir detailing Tehran under bombardment and randomly cruel regime retaliation. He highlights a billboard comparing Israeli-US forces to the defeated Roman Emperor Valeriankneeling before Persian King...1420falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-modern-hinge-of-fate-in-ukraine-gaius-germanicus-londinius-chronicles-92-ad--74760590https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74760590Mon, 31 Aug 2026 02:12:48 +0000John Batchelor Show.In The Londinium Chronicles, Gaius (John Batchelor) and Germanicus (Michael Vlahos) explore the intersections of Roman history and modern geopolitics.Gaius and Germanicus: Set in Gaius's expanded Londinium wine bar, the hosts introduce modern...1189falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-two-barry-strauss-beginning-with-the-coordinated-diaspora-revolt-during-trajan-s-parthian-campaign--74760452https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74760452Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:46:44 +0000John Batchelor Show.Barry Strauss, Part Two: Strauss examines subsequent Jewish rebellions across the Roman Empire, beginning with the coordinated Diaspora Revolt during Trajan's Parthian campaign. The revolt severely disrupted Rome but led to the destruction of...2227falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jews-vs-rome-two-centuries-of-rebellion-against-the-world-s-mightiest-empire-barry-strauss--74760425https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74760425Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:39:16 +0000John Batchelor Show.Barry Strauss, author of Jews vs. Rome, Part One: Strauss covers the First Jewish-Roman War, focusing on the defense and subsequent fall of Jerusalem in 70 AD. Relying heavily on the historian Josephus—who surrendered at Jotapataand prophesied...2230falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arthur-herman-part-two-spans-the-20th-and-21st-centuries--74760406https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74760406Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:36:42 +0000John Batchelor Show.Arthur Herman, Part Two: This segment spans the 20th and 21st centuries, examining how the bold "founder mindset" conflicts with cautious "manager" mentalities. Herman discusses Woodrow Wilson's failed, heavily bureaucratized WWI mobilization in...2229falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/founders-fire-from-1776-to-the-age-of-trump-arthur-herman--74760390https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74760390Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:32:12 +0000John Batchelor Show.Arthur Herman, author of Founders Fire, Part One: Herman introduces the "Founder" archetype in American history, characterized by vision, bias toward action, and high risk tolerance. Tracing this from George Washington at the 1787 Constitutional...2229falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/flashes-of-brilliance-the-genius-of-early-photography-and-how-it-transformed-art-science-and-history-anika-burgess--74760362https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74760362Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:28:08 +0000John Batchelor Show.Anika Burgess, author of Flashes of Brilliance: The Genius of Early Photography and How It Transformed Art, Science, and History, explores the dangerous, experimental origins of photography, commencing with Daguerre's 1839 copper-plate daguerreotypes....2250falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/andrew-bayliss-part-two-pericles-of-athens-and-the-peloponnesian-war--74760277https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74760277Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:24:30 +0000John Batchelor Show.Andrew Bayliss, Part Two: Bayliss covers the Peloponnesian War, sparked by Athenian leader Pericles' provocations. The Spartans respond with siege tactics, while Athens suffers from a devastating plague that claims Pericles' life. Prominent figures...2225falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sparta-the-rise-and-fall-of-an-ancient-superpower-andrew-bayliss--74760256https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74760256Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:16:00 +0000John Batchelor Show.Andrew Bayliss, author of Sparta: The Rise and Fall of an Ancient Superpower, Part One: Bayliss details Sparta's emergence as a classical Greek superpower, emphasizing its unique geography in the Eurotas valley. Bayliss explains the origin of Sparta's...2231athens,spartafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/global-stalemate-rogue-diplomacy-and-the-tragic-contradictions-of-peace-joseph-ellis--74751572
















]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74751572Sun, 30 Aug 2026 03:15:43 +0000John Batchelor Show.Joseph Ellis, Part Two: Ellis covers the war's transition into a global conflict focused heavily on the Caribbean sugar islands. He examines Britain's Southern Strategy, the "dirty war" that devastated the Iroquois confederation, and Cornwallis's...
















]]>2371unboundfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-birth-of-the-cause-and-the-high-stakes-of-rebellion-joseph-ellis--74751562https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74751562Sun, 30 Aug 2026 03:11:42 +0000John Batchelor Show.Joseph Ellis, author of The Cause: The American Revolution and Its Discontents, 1773–1783, Part One: Ellis discusses "the cause," a unifying verbal canopy for diverse colonial interests opposing British policy. He details George III's monarchical...2371unboundfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/england-cricket-team-s-late-night-discipline-crisis-jeremy-zakis--74751385https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74751385Sun, 30 Aug 2026 02:42:21 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jeremy Zakis and John Batchelor dissect the ongoing disciplinary troubles of the England cricket team. Fast bowler Brydon Carse was recently arrested outside an Irish pub in Derby after celebrating a win against Pakistan, with former captain Ben...420falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/early-wildlife-awakenings-and-warm-water-shifts-jeremy-zakis--74751372https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74751372Sun, 30 Aug 2026 02:39:55 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jeremy Zakis and John Batchelor explore how rising global temperatures are altering wildlife behaviors. In Australia, highly venomous eastern brown snakes are emerging from hibernation a full month early, including dangerous yellow-hued juveniles...729falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-super-el-nino-and-australia-s-abrupt-spring-shift-jeremy-zakis--74751358https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74751358Sun, 30 Aug 2026 02:36:40 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jeremy Zakis and John Batchelor discuss an unprecedented Super El Niño forecast, with tropical Pacific sea surface temperatures spiking to a record 85°F. This extreme ocean warming has caused winter in Australia to abruptly end, ushering in spring...705falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/transitioning-from-the-cold-war-to-the-long-chase-for-osama-bin-laden-liza-mundy--74751307
















]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74751307Sun, 30 Aug 2026 02:22:37 +0000John Batchelor Show.Liza Mundy, Part Two: Heidi August transitions from tracking Soviets in Europe to fighting emerging networks of global terrorism, eventually opening a station in the Mediterranean. In the 1990s, female analysts like Cindy Storer, Barbara Sude, and...
















]]>2251falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-unsung-world-war-ii-pioneers-and-libya-s-sudden-coup-liza-mundy--74751250https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74751250Sun, 30 Aug 2026 02:16:29 +0000John Batchelor Show.Liza Mundy, author of The Sisterhood: The Secret History of Women at the CIA, Part One: During World War II, the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) actively recruits highly educated women like Mary Bancroft, who translates crucial intelligence in...2249falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-climax-of-consulship-devastating-exile-and-the-bloody-end-of-the-republic-josiah-osgood--74751230https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74751230Sun, 30 Aug 2026 02:11:16 +0000John Batchelor Show.Josiah Osgood, Part Two: Cicero reaches his political peak by defeating Catiline for the consulship and exposing his popular debt-relief conspiracy. However, executing five citizen conspirators without a trial becomes Cicero's fatal mistake. His enemy...2248falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-rise-of-a-new-man-and-the-crusades-against-roman-corruption-josiah-osgood--74751212https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74751212Sun, 30 Aug 2026 02:05:54 +0000John Batchelor Show.Josiah Osgood, author of Lawless Republic, Part One: Marcus Tullius Cicero rises as a "new man" from outside Rome's traditional political elite, building an exceptional reputation in the Roman Forum. His debut felony case defends Sextus Roscius...2220falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-legislative-battle-covert-propaganda-and-the-devastating-des-moines-speech-h-w-brands--74751136https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74751136Sun, 30 Aug 2026 01:40:33 +0000John Batchelor Show.H.W. Brands, Part Two: As 1941 begins, the legislative battle over Lend-Lease (HR 1776) intensifies, which Lindberghargues favors British imperialism over democracy. Behind the scenes, British intelligence coordinates covert propaganda inside the U.S....2249falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/charles-lindbergh-s-return-to-america-and-the-gathering-neutrality-debate-h-w-brands--74751121https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74751121Sun, 30 Aug 2026 01:37:42 +0000John Batchelor Show.H.W. Brands, author of America First: Roosevelt vs. Lindbergh in the Shadow of War, Part One: In April 1939, Charles Lindbergh returns to the United States amidst rising European tensions. Gaining global fame for his 1927 solo transatlantic flight and...2245falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tonight-contents-8-26-2026--74741230TONIGHT-CONTENTS-8-28-2026-22026

California Swells Weather And Nevada Casinos
Jeff Bliss discusses a massive southern ocean swell creating rare surfing conditions at Newport Harbor's channel. Driven by an intense tropical storm off Mexico, California is experiencing unprecedented humidity and a nearly five-degree Fahrenheit rise in ocean temperatures, prompting a surge in marine life including hammerhead and great white sharks. Turning to Nevada, Bliss describes the K-shaped economy, where Las Vegas strip casinos profit from wealthy international tourists, while local traffic declines. He details In-N-Out's slow, quality-controlled eastward expansion and concludes with Berkeley's controversial, permissive approach toward housing campus homeless encampments, noting they receive government-funded clean needles and glass pipes. (1)

Separation Of Powers And Election Fraud
Richard Epstein discusses a federal ruling by Judge Indira Talwani blocking the Trump administration's postal mail-in voting regulations for the 2026 midterms. Epstein asserts the administration overstepped, as the Constitution explicitly delegates election regulation to Congress, not the executive. He criticizes Chief Justice John Roberts's defense of the unitary executive, calling his opinions a disgrace that allows executive power to swamp both the legislature and the judiciary. Lastly, Epstein references Paul Krugman's views on Trump's destructive physical and institutional teardown of Washington and laments how flawed standing doctrines prevent ordinary citizens from legally challenging executive overreach in federal court. (2)Veronique de Rugy of the Mercatus Center details the alarming surge of the United States gross national debt to record heights, exceeding forty trillion dollars. She argues that the country suffers from an out-of-control spending problem rather than a lack of tax revenue, citing massive unpaid pandemic spending. De Rugy blames both political parties for avoiding structural reforms and warns of the critical 2032 deadline when Social Security and Medicare funding will face automatic, severe cuts. She predicts that Congress will resort to further debt and inflation, which will heavily penalize the public, while indebted European nations face similar struggles. (3)

Economic Boom In Idyllic Lancaster County
Jim McTague details the thriving post-pandemic economy of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Tourism remains robust, with attractions like the Renaissance Faire drawing two hundred thousand visitors annually. The local real estate market is red-hot, with retirees purchasing existing homes with cash and bid-ups creating million-dollar McMansions. McTague notes that rising inflation has packed Costco aisles with middle-class shoppers seeking the famous five-dollar loss-leader rotisserie chickens. He also discusses local commercial resistance to data centers, explaining how the impoverished borough of Columbia rejected a lucrative data center deal that would have solved its fiscal deficits, while baby boomers power local restaurants. (4)

Small Business Growth And AI Integration
Gene Marks reports on his travels, conversing with host John Batchelor about a Quebec credit union conference where executives discussed loans, competitiveness, and adopting AI in front and back offices. Due to high mortgage rates, credit unions are shifting focus toward commercial loans. In Atlanta's thriving steel industry, tariffs have boosted competitiveness, and companies are deploying AI-powered robotic arms, gloves, and dogs to improve safety. Finally, a recent Pew Research survey indicates that Gen X is leading AI adoption because older, established professionals feel more secure than younger generations, though Marks calls the fear of job loss an urban legend. (5)

French Resistance And World War Exile
Jane Rogoyska, author of Hotel Exile: Paris in the Shadow of War, Part Two: Rogoyska details how German anti-fascists and French Jews fled Paris for Marseilles and Spain in 1941. While Heinrich Mann escaped successfully, philosopher Walter Benjamin tragically committed suicide at the Spanish border. Rogoyska notes that Samuel Beckettjoined the resistance after Paul Léon's arrest. The Abwehr, aided by the treacherous priest Robert Alesch, infiltrated resistance networks, but was sidelined as the Gestapo's brutality worsened. Post-war, the Lutetia hotel became a repatriation center processing concentration camp survivors. Beckett survived and wrote literary masterpieces, while Alesch was executed. (6)

Nuclear Politics And Precision Guided Warfare
Henry Sokolski, executive director of the Nonproliferation Policy Education Center, discusses the unpublicized nuclear cooperative agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia. He warns host John Batchelor that keeping side agreements secret from the American public prevents Congressional oversight. Saudi Arabia refuses to sign the additional protocol for inspections, claiming it violates sovereignty. Sokolski also highlights Poland's conflicting stances on hosting nuclear weapons, Germany's interest in funding the United Kingdom's Trident submarine program, and how Russia uses precision-guided munitions to target civilians and demoralize Ukraine, moving nuclear weapons further into the background, concluding that this is the new reality. (7)

Debating Environmental Politics Of Data Centers
Kevin Frazier leads a roundtable with Jim McTague and Simon Constable discussing the political and environmental backlash against data centers. Frazier details how Lancaster City welcomed data centers to erase its school district's deficit, while the poorer borough of Columbia rejected a lucrative deal due to local protests. Frazier argues that data centers are vital national infrastructure, defending the construction jobs they create and noting that blocking them harms the digital economy. Finally, Constable shares trivia from his Wall Street Journal quiz, revealing that Virginia leads the United States in data centers, followed globally by the United Kingdom. (8)V







]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74741230Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:55:20 +0000John Batchelor Show.TONIGHT-CONTENTS-8-28-2026-22026 California Swells Weather And Nevada Casinos Jeff Bliss discusses a massive southern ocean swell creating rare surfing conditions at Newport Harbor's channel. Driven by an intense tropical storm off Mexico, California...TONIGHT-CONTENTS-8-28-2026-22026

California Swells Weather And Nevada Casinos
Jeff Bliss discusses a massive southern ocean swell creating rare surfing conditions at Newport Harbor's channel. Driven by an intense tropical storm off Mexico, California is experiencing unprecedented humidity and a nearly five-degree Fahrenheit rise in ocean temperatures, prompting a surge in marine life including hammerhead and great white sharks. Turning to Nevada, Bliss describes the K-shaped economy, where Las Vegas strip casinos profit from wealthy international tourists, while local traffic declines. He details In-N-Out's slow, quality-controlled eastward expansion and concludes with Berkeley's controversial, permissive approach toward housing campus homeless encampments, noting they receive government-funded clean needles and glass pipes. (1)

Separation Of Powers And Election Fraud
Richard Epstein discusses a federal ruling by Judge Indira Talwani blocking the Trump administration's postal mail-in voting regulations for the 2026 midterms. Epstein asserts the administration overstepped, as the Constitution explicitly delegates election regulation to Congress, not the executive. He criticizes Chief Justice John Roberts's defense of the unitary executive, calling his opinions a disgrace that allows executive power to swamp both the legislature and the judiciary. Lastly, Epstein references Paul Krugman's views on Trump's destructive physical and institutional teardown of Washington and laments how flawed standing doctrines prevent ordinary citizens from legally challenging executive overreach in federal court. (2)Veronique de Rugy of the Mercatus Center details the alarming surge of the United States gross national debt to record heights, exceeding forty trillion dollars. She argues that the country suffers from an out-of-control spending problem rather than a lack of tax revenue, citing massive unpaid pandemic spending. De Rugy blames both political parties for avoiding structural reforms and warns of the critical 2032 deadline when Social Security and Medicare funding will face automatic, severe cuts. She predicts that Congress will resort to further debt and inflation, which will heavily penalize the public, while indebted European nations face similar struggles. (3)

Economic Boom In Idyllic Lancaster County
Jim McTague details the thriving post-pandemic economy of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Tourism remains robust, with attractions like the Renaissance Faire drawing two hundred thousand visitors annually. The local real estate market is red-hot, with retirees purchasing existing homes with cash and bid-ups creating million-dollar McMansions. McTague notes that rising inflation has packed Costco aisles with middle-class shoppers seeking the famous five-dollar loss-leader rotisserie chickens. He also discusses local commercial resistance to data centers, explaining how the impoverished borough of Columbia rejected a lucrative data center deal that would have solved its fiscal deficits, while baby boomers power local restaurants. (4)

Small Business Growth And AI Integration
Gene Marks reports on his travels, conversing with host John Batchelor about a Quebec credit union conference where executives discussed loans, competitiveness, and adopting AI in front and back offices. Due to high mortgage rates, credit unions are shifting focus toward commercial loans. In Atlanta's thriving steel industry, tariffs have boosted competitiveness, and companies are deploying AI-powered robotic arms, gloves, and dogs to improve safety. Finally, a recent Pew Research survey indicates that Gen X is leading AI adoption because older, established professionals feel more secure than younger generations, though Marks calls the fear of job loss an urban legend. (5)

French Resistance And World War Exile
Jane Rogoyska, author of Hotel Exile: Paris in the Shadow of War, Part...]]>383falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/live-streaming-weekdays-8-9-am-et-on-the-john-batchelor-show-substack-page--74741197PACIFIC WATCH
Jeff Bliss, "Pacific Watch," and Michael Vlahos ("Germanicus"), join John Batchelor in a combined Pacific Watch and Londinium Chronicles session. Bliss reports on Southern California's intense high-pressure ridge and tropical moisture pushed up by storms off Mexico, creating a highly humid, Florida-like climate with inland desert temperatures consistently reaching 110 to 115 degrees. Off San Diego, ocean temperatures have surged to an unprecedented 79 degrees, sparking explosive growth in the stingray population, drawing in numerous great white and hammerhead sharks, and prompting massive tuna runs unlike anything in recent memory. At the Newport Harbor entrance, southern storms are generating massive swells that bounce off a stone jetty to create "the Wedge"—a notoriously dangerous surf spot where waves abruptly swell from 4-foot faces into towering 20-to-25-foot walls that break directly on the shore. Bliss then describes "dystopian" homeless encampments in Berkeley and Los Angeles that resemble scenes from Mad Max, enabled by local policies that do not roust campers and provide clean needles and meth pipes. Organized crime syndicates have begun controlling some of these spaces, renting out tent plots and broken-down RVs to the vulnerable, and the extreme lack of sanitation has triggered a modern typhus outbreak—prompting Bliss and Vlahos to compare the camps to ancient leper colonies and disease-ridden medieval crusader camps outside Constantinople. (1)

LONDINIUM CHRONICLES
Gaius (John Batchelor) and Germanicus (Michael Vlahos): Meeting at their expanded wine bar by the Thames in 92 AD Londinium—amid first-century trademark disputes, Greek vintners, and the Eighth Legion—the hosts dissect contemporary international conflicts, arguing that the modern "emperor" is actively exacerbating chaos. They analyze the "phony war" dynamics of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, pointing to CIA Director Ratcliffe's unacknowledged mission to Moscow, Belarusian combat readiness drills, Polish tank movements along the Kaliningrad border, and Ukraine's severely depleted military budget. Germanicus predicts that the current global tension will not escalate into a global death spiral, but will instead end "not with a bang but a whimper" via the collapse and humiliation of American global power—much like the sudden and abrupt collapse of British imperial power in 1948. (2)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74741197Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:41:10 +0000John Batchelor Show.PACIFIC WATCH Jeff Bliss, "Pacific Watch," and Michael Vlahos ("Germanicus"), join John Batchelor in a combined Pacific Watch and Londinium Chronicles session. Bliss reports on Southern California's intense high-pressure ridge and tropical moisture...PACIFIC WATCH
Jeff Bliss, "Pacific Watch," and Michael Vlahos ("Germanicus"), join John Batchelor in a combined Pacific Watch and Londinium Chronicles session. Bliss reports on Southern California's intense high-pressure ridge and tropical moisture pushed up by storms off Mexico, creating a highly humid, Florida-like climate with inland desert temperatures consistently reaching 110 to 115 degrees. Off San Diego, ocean temperatures have surged to an unprecedented 79 degrees, sparking explosive growth in the stingray population, drawing in numerous great white and hammerhead sharks, and prompting massive tuna runs unlike anything in recent memory. At the Newport Harbor entrance, southern storms are generating massive swells that bounce off a stone jetty to create "the Wedge"—a notoriously dangerous surf spot where waves abruptly swell from 4-foot faces into towering 20-to-25-foot walls that break directly on the shore. Bliss then describes "dystopian" homeless encampments in Berkeley and Los Angeles that resemble scenes from Mad Max, enabled by local policies that do not roust campers and provide clean needles and meth pipes. Organized crime syndicates have begun controlling some of these spaces, renting out tent plots and broken-down RVs to the vulnerable, and the extreme lack of sanitation has triggered a modern typhus outbreak—prompting Bliss and Vlahos to compare the camps to ancient leper colonies and disease-ridden medieval crusader camps outside Constantinople. (1)

LONDINIUM CHRONICLES
Gaius (John Batchelor) and Germanicus (Michael Vlahos): Meeting at their expanded wine bar by the Thames in 92 AD Londinium—amid first-century trademark disputes, Greek vintners, and the Eighth Legion—the hosts dissect contemporary international conflicts, arguing that the modern "emperor" is actively exacerbating chaos. They analyze the "phony war" dynamics of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, pointing to CIA Director Ratcliffe's unacknowledged mission to Moscow, Belarusian combat readiness drills, Polish tank movements along the Kaliningrad border, and Ukraine's severely depleted military budget. Germanicus predicts that the current global tension will not escalate into a global death spiral, but will instead end "not with a bang but a whimper" via the collapse and humiliation of American global power—much like the sudden and abrupt collapse of British imperial power in 1948. (2)]]>3300chronicles,londiniumfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/debating-environmental-politics-of-data-centers-kevin-frazier-simon-constable-jim-mctague-082826--74740708
















]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74740708Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:20:24 +0000John Batchelor Show.Kevin Frazier leads a roundtable with Jim McTague and Simon Constable discussing the political and environmental backlash against data centers. Frazier details how Lancaster City welcomed data centers to erase its school district's deficit, while the...
















]]>1181falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nuclear-politics-and-precision-guided-warfare-henry-sokolski--74740707https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74740707Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:17:45 +0000John Batchelor Show.Henry Sokolski, executive director of the Nonproliferation Policy Education Center, discusses the unpublicized nuclear cooperative agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia. He warns host John Batchelor that keeping side agreements secret...1071falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/french-resistance-and-world-war-exile-jane-rogoyska-hour-two--74740706https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74740706Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:13:42 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jane Rogoyska, author of Hotel Exile: Paris in the Shadow of War, Part Two: Rogoyska details how German anti-fascists and French Jews fled Paris for Marseilles and Spain in 1941. While Heinrich Mann escaped successfully, philosopher Walter Benjamin...2251falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/small-business-growth-and-ai-integration-gene-marks--74740540https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74740540Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:10:27 +0000John Batchelor Show.Gene Marks reports on his travels, conversing with host John Batchelor about a Quebec credit union conference where executives discussed loans, competitiveness, and adopting AI in front and back offices. Due to high mortgage rates, credit unions are...1181falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/economic-boom-in-idyllic-lancaster-county-jim-mc-tague--74740539https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74740539Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:08:18 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jim McTague details the thriving post-pandemic economy of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Tourism remains robust, with attractions like the Renaissance Faire drawing two hundred thousand visitors annually. The local real estate market is red-hot, with...480falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/national-debt-crisis-and-mandatory-spending-veronique-derugy--74740537https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74740537Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:06:14 +0000John Batchelor Show.Veronique de Rugy of the Mercatus Center details the alarming surge of the United States gross national debt to record heights, exceeding forty trillion dollars. She argues that the country suffers from an out-of-control spending problem rather than a...591falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/separation-of-powers-and-election-fraud-richard-epstein--74740295https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74740295Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:03:53 +0000John Batchelor Show.Richard Epstein discusses a federal ruling by Judge Indira Talwani blocking the Trump administration's postal mail-in voting regulations for the 2026 midterms. Epstein asserts the administration overstepped, as the Constitution explicitly delegates...1181constitution,election,scotusfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/california-swells-weather-and-nevada-casinos--74740294https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74740294Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:48 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jeff Bliss discusses a massive southern ocean swell creating rare surfing conditions at Newport Harbor's channel. Driven by an intense tropical storm off Mexico, California is experiencing unprecedented humidity and a nearly five-degree Fahrenheit...1071falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/contents-john-batchelor-show-8-27-2026-anatol-lieven-warns-that-foreign-policy-establishments-in-both-the-united-states-and-britain-have-e--74727175
Anatol Lieven warns that foreign policy establishments in both the United States and Britain have embraced a dangerous militarism. He highlights how the Biden administration failed to rejoin the nuclear deal with Iran, seeking instead a harder bargain. Furthermore, Europe faces acute escalation risks over Ukraine; Russia has warned of retaliation against Britain for authorizing the use of Storm Shadow missiles inside Russian territory. Lieven cautions that British Prime Minister Burnham's domestic agenda could be destroyed if a stray British missile strikes a Russian civilian target, triggering a direct, retaliatory attack on British soil. (1)

Peter Huessy argues that nuclear deterrence remains vital but requires continuous modernization of missiles, submarines, bombers, and command systems to match Russian and Chinese advancements. He explains that conventional defense fails against nuclear attacks in military war games. Huessy advocates for "counterforce" strategies—targeting an enemy's weapons and leadership rather than innocent civilian cities ("countervalue"). He also supports adding theater nuclear systems to deter Russia's "escalate to win" doctrine, which utilizes low-yield battlefield nuclear weapons to force a NATO stand-down. (2)

Andrea Stricker discusses the concerning US-Saudi bilateral nuclear agreement, which triggers a 90-day congressional review. This pact opens the door to uranium enrichment on Saudi soil, setting a dangerous precedent that could spark a regional "domino effect." Additionally, Stricker highlights unresolved risks in Syria. Despite a US-brokered deal to turn over natural uranium metal, Syria's al-Qaeda-linked leadership intends to rebuild its civil nuclear program. She urges the US to enforce the complete removal of all nuclear material from Syria rather than giving extremists a pass. (3)

Mary Anastasia O'Grady explains how the US is aggressively targeting Cuban regime elites by freezing assets and revoking visas. To facilitate the regime's collapse, O'Grady stresses that the US must present a viable post-collapse plan for "Day Zero" to avoid chaos, bloodshed, or oligarchic asset-grabbing. She advocates for securing property rights to encourage external investments and suggests using multilateral peacekeepers to maintain order. She supports a transitional board of Cuban-Americans and Americans to manage investments and prevent former military elites from seizing privatized state assets. (4)

Conrad Black analyzes the impending trade dispute between Canada and the United States, labeled "the dumbest trade war ever." President Trump's comments describing Canada as a "51st state" and calling the Prime Minister "governor" have sparked deep resentment across Canada. Prime Minister Carney has ended negotiations and threatened retaliatory tariffs, securing tentative public support. However, the political opposition is demanding that Carney publish the underlying negotiation documents and recall parliament to build an all-party policy. Black argues this represents a moment of great risk but also a Churchillian opportunity. (5)

Jane Rogoyska explores the history of Paris's Hôtel Lutetia, which served as a haven for fleeing Weimar intellectuals before becoming a Nazi military intelligence headquarters in 1940. Rogoyska traces waves of refugees fleeing Nazi persecution, including writers Heinrich Mann and Lion Feuchtwanger. These figures struggled to warn an indifferent Europe about the dangers of fascism. Despite personal tragedies and bureaucratic challenges, literary giants like James Joyce, Samuel Beckett, and Arthur Koestler frequented the hotel, carrying poison just in case they were captured. (6)

Evan Ellis details how an unprecedented "super El Niño" is battering the Americas, causing floods in Peru and severe droughts affecting the Panama Canal. He outlines political developments, including Chile's struggle to finance aging copper mining infrastructure despite high global prices. In Venezuela, the "Rodrigato" gang leadership continues to slow-walk democratic reforms while benefiting from US-supervised oil sales. Colombia's new conservative president, de la Espriella, has prioritized security and pro-business reforms. Finally, in Panama, the US is expanding security efforts to counter persistent Chinese commercial and diplomatic encirclement. (7)


]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74727175Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:05:12 +0000John Batchelor Show.CONTENTS JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 8-27-2026. Anatol Lieven warns that foreign policy establishments in both the United States and Britain have embraced a dangerous militarism. He highlights how the Biden administration failed to rejoin the nuclear deal...
Anatol Lieven warns that foreign policy establishments in both the United States and Britain have embraced a dangerous militarism. He highlights how the Biden administration failed to rejoin the nuclear deal with Iran, seeking instead a harder bargain. Furthermore, Europe faces acute escalation risks over Ukraine; Russia has warned of retaliation against Britain for authorizing the use of Storm Shadow missiles inside Russian territory. Lieven cautions that British Prime Minister Burnham's domestic agenda could be destroyed if a stray British missile strikes a Russian civilian target, triggering a direct, retaliatory attack on British soil. (1)

Peter Huessy argues that nuclear deterrence remains vital but requires continuous modernization of missiles, submarines, bombers, and command systems to match Russian and Chinese advancements. He explains that conventional defense fails against nuclear attacks in military war games. Huessy advocates for "counterforce" strategies—targeting an enemy's weapons and leadership rather than innocent civilian cities ("countervalue"). He also supports adding theater nuclear systems to deter Russia's "escalate to win" doctrine, which utilizes low-yield battlefield nuclear weapons to force a NATO stand-down. (2)

Andrea Stricker discusses the concerning US-Saudi bilateral nuclear agreement, which triggers a 90-day congressional review. This pact opens the door to uranium enrichment on Saudi soil, setting a dangerous precedent that could spark a regional "domino effect." Additionally, Stricker highlights unresolved risks in Syria. Despite a US-brokered deal to turn over natural uranium metal, Syria's al-Qaeda-linked leadership intends to rebuild its civil nuclear program. She urges the US to enforce the complete removal of all nuclear material from Syria rather than giving extremists a pass. (3)

Mary Anastasia O'Grady explains how the US is aggressively targeting Cuban regime elites by freezing assets and revoking visas. To facilitate the regime's collapse, O'Grady stresses that the US must present a viable post-collapse plan for "Day Zero" to avoid chaos, bloodshed, or oligarchic asset-grabbing. She advocates for securing property rights to encourage external investments and suggests using multilateral peacekeepers to maintain order. She supports a transitional board of Cuban-Americans and Americans to manage investments and prevent former military elites from seizing privatized state assets. (4)

Conrad Black analyzes the impending trade dispute between Canada and the United States, labeled "the dumbest trade war ever." President Trump's comments describing Canada as a "51st state" and calling the Prime Minister "governor" have sparked deep resentment across Canada. Prime Minister Carney has ended negotiations and threatened retaliatory tariffs, securing tentative public support. However, the political opposition is demanding that Carney publish the underlying negotiation documents and recall parliament to build an all-party policy. Black argues this represents a moment of great risk but also a Churchillian opportunity. (5)

Jane Rogoyska explores the history of Paris's Hôtel Lutetia, which served as a haven for fleeing Weimar intellectuals before becoming a Nazi military intelligence headquarters in 1940. Rogoyska traces waves of refugees fleeing Nazi persecution, including writers Heinrich Mann and Lion Feuchtwanger. These figures struggled to warn an indifferent Europe about the dangers of fascism. Despite personal tragedies and bureaucratic challenges, literary giants like James Joyce, Samuel Beckett, and Arthur Koestler frequented the hotel, carrying poison just in case they were captured. (6)

Evan Ellis details how an unprecedented "super El Niño" is battering the Americas, causing floods in Peru and severe droughts affecting the Panama Canal. He outlines political...]]>3771910,daughters,empire,imperial,order,toorontofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/evan-ellis-details-how-an-unprecedented-super-el-nino-is-battering-the-americas-causing-floods-in-peru-and-severe-droughts-affecting-the--74726575https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74726575Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:38:48 +0000John Batchelor Show.Evan Ellis details how an unprecedented "super El Niño" is battering the Americas, causing floods in Peru and severe droughts affecting the Panama Canal. He outlines political developments, including Chile's struggle to finance aging copper mining...22511900,chilefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jane-rogoyska-explores-the-history-of-paris-s-hotel-lutetia-which-served-as-a-haven-for-fleeing-weimar-intellectuals-before-becoming-a-nazi--74726456https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74726456Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:37:07 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jane Rogoyska explores the history of Paris's Hôtel Lutetia, which served as a haven for fleeing Weimar intellectuals before becoming a Nazi military intelligence headquarters in 1940. Rogoyska traces waves of refugees fleeing Nazi persecution,...22511792,jacobinsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/conrad-black-analyzes-the-impending-trade-dispute-between-canada-and-the-united-states-labeled-the-dumbest-trade-war-ever-president-trum--74726455https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74726455Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:35:05 +0000John Batchelor Show.Conrad Black analyzes the impending trade dispute between Canada and the United States, labeled "the dumbest trade war ever." President Trump's comments describing Canada as a "51st state" and calling the Prime Minister "governor" have sparked deep...543falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mary-anastasia-o-grady-explains-how-the-us-is-aggressively-targeting-cuban-regime-elites-by-freezing-assets-and-revoking-visas-to-facilitat--74726453https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74726453Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:32:06 +0000John Batchelor Show.Mary Anastasia O'Grady explains how the US is aggressively targeting Cuban regime elites by freezing assets and revoking visas. To facilitate the regime's collapse, O'Grady stresses that the US must present a viable post-collapse plan for "Day Zero"...638falsefullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/andrea-stricker-discusses-the-concerning-us-saudi-bilateral-nuclear-agreement-which-triggers-a-90-day-congressional-review--74726452https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74726452Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:27:26 +0000John Batchelor Show.Andrea Stricker discusses the concerning US-Saudi bilateral nuclear agreement, which triggers a 90-day congressional review. This pact opens the door to uranium enrichment on Saudi soil, setting a dangerous precedent that could spark a regional...10711920,saudifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/peter-huessy-argues-that-nuclear-deterrence-remains-vital-but-requires-continuous-modernization-of-missiles-submarines-bombers-and-comman--74726119https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74726119Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:24:29 +0000John Batchelor Show.Peter Huessy argues that nuclear deterrence remains vital but requires continuous modernization of missiles, submarines, bombers, and command systems to match Russian and Chinese advancements. He explains that conventional defense fails against...11811945,b-29,hiroshimafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anatol-lieven-warns-that-foreign-policy-establishments-in-both-the-united-states-and-britain-have-embraced-a-dangerous-militarism--74726118https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74726118Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:17:44 +0000John Batchelor Show.Anatol Lieven warns that foreign policy establishments in both the United States and Britain have embraced a dangerous militarism. He highlights how the Biden administration failed to rejoin the nuclear deal with Iran, seeking instead a harder...10711850,kremlinfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1367-contents-john-batchelor-show-8-26-2026-832greenwich-observatory-robert-chambers-p-200-1832-copy-png-john-batchelor-and--74716423audioboom-01a04307-42be-7c0c-892b-c6a43179ff45Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:42:24 +0000John Batchelor Show.CONTENTS JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-26-2026.832Greenwich Observatory (Robert Chambers, p.200, 1832) - Copy.pngJohn Batchelor and Michael Bernstam analyze the revenue-sharing deal between Iran and Oman over the Strait of Hormuz, which does not resolve the...334false81367fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1366-jeremy-zakis-reports-on-the-unprecedented-rainfall-sweeping-across-australia-driven-by-a-super-el-nino-cycle-interacting-with-th--74708927audioboom-01a040cd-d989-7b44-be0b-14280ad5122dThu, 27 Aug 2026 01:20:27 +0000John Batchelor Show.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...538false81366fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1366-doug-messier-details-spacex-s-plans-to-build-starbase-louisiana-a-massive-100-billion-125-000-acre-spaceport-designed-as-the--74708939audioboom-01a040c8-d556-7c01-a4e0-d0774e5123e7Thu, 27 Aug 2026 01:14:58 +0000John Batchelor Show.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...643false81366fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1365-jack-burnham-outlines-china-s-persistent-military-coercion-campaign-targeting-taiwan-noting-that-beijing-separates-economic-trad--74708934audioboom-01a040c3-1231-7093-81bb-c24d40a42834Thu, 27 Aug 2026 01:08:40 +0000John Batchelor Show.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...1071false81365fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1365-charles-burton-co-host-gordon-chang-burton-discusses-the-escalating-trade-war-between-canada-and-the-trump-administration-whic--74708970audioboom-01a040c0-ef71-77de-a884-e8e525ee8622Thu, 27 Aug 2026 01:06:20 +0000John Batchelor Show.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...1181false81365fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1364-dean-cheng-co-host-gordon-chang-cheng-analyzes-china-s-space-program-and-its-pursuit-of-reusable-booster-technology-to-match-sp--74708941audioboom-01a040be-dc9b-7586-889d-a06ebbc9adc6Thu, 27 Aug 2026 01:04:04 +0000John Batchelor Show.Dean Cheng, co-host Gordon Chang: Cheng analyzes China's space program and its pursuit of reusable booster technology to match SpaceX's cost-saving launch cadences. Although China has successfully recaptured first-stage boosters, it has not yet...536false81364fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1363-captain-james-fanell-us-navy-retired-co-host-gordon-chang-fanell-warns-that-china-is-nearing-completion-of-a-military-instal--74708973audioboom-01a040bd-7fe8-7562-9997-993656b63b40Thu, 27 Aug 2026 01:02:35 +0000John Batchelor Show.Captain James Fanell (US Navy, retired), co-host Gordon Chang: Fanell warns that China is nearing completion of a military installation on Triton Island in the Paracels, expanding its "ring of control" in the South China Sea. He cautions that China...535false81363fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1362-david-hebert-discusses-the-fiscal-debates-surrounding-social-security-s-impending-2032-shortfall-hebert-refutes-the-idea-that-ra--74708930audioboom-01a040bb-27ac-7d3e-b9e6-ad629143518bThu, 27 Aug 2026 01:00:01 +0000John Batchelor Show.David Hebert discusses the fiscal debates surrounding Social Security's impending 2032 shortfall. Hebert refutes the idea that raising tax rates increases treasury revenue, noting that tax revenue historically remains constant at 17–18% of GDP because...1181false81362fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1361-rogier-windhorst-and-david-livingston-professor-windhorst-warns-that-the-hubble-space-telescope-s-orbit-will-begin-to-decay-unco--74708950audioboom-01a040b0-e028-7c99-9f5f-20ee053c88b6Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:48:48 +0000John Batchelor Show.Rogier Windhorst and David Livingston: Professor Windhorst warns that the Hubble Space Telescope's orbit will begin to decay uncontrollably by September 2033 due to solar maximum atmospheric expansion. To prevent a hazardous, uncontrolled re-entry,...1071false81361fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1361-richard-reinsch-discusses-the-democratic-socialists-of-america-dsa-and-their-principles-which-advocate-for-economic-collectivi--74708943audioboom-01a040ae-4cfb-7c9a-8d7b-390d977fdf23Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:45:59 +0000John Batchelor Show.Richard Reinsch discusses the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and their principles, which advocate for economic collectivism, nationalizing private industries, and dismantling the U.S. constitutional republic in favor of a unicameral...1181false81361fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1360-john-batchelor-and-michael-bernstam-analyze-the-revenue-sharing-deal-between-iran-and-oman-over-the-strait-of-hormuz-which-does--74708951audioboom-01a040a8-0d9b-7366-9533-66bd788610bdThu, 27 Aug 2026 00:39:10 +0000John Batchelor Show.John Batchelor and Michael Bernstam analyze the revenue-sharing deal between Iran and Oman over the Strait of Hormuz, which does not resolve the critical global refinery shortage. Decades of zero Western refinery expansion, alongside Ukrainian drone...1071false81360fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1359-contents-the-john-batchelor-show-8-25-2026-cover-of-fantastic-magazine-october-1961-liz-peek-columnist-for-the-hill-and-fox-n--74701842audioboom-01a03ba9-845f-77c5-bba7-5b4c49ee44afWed, 26 Aug 2026 01:22:40 +0000John Batchelor Show.CONTENTS THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-25-2026COVER OF FANTASTIC MAGAZINE OCTOBER 1961Liz Peek, columnist for The Hill and Fox News, discusses the surprising resilience of the American economy, noting that small businesses are reporting strong hiring and...425false81359fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1358-judy-dempsey-senior-scholar-in-berlin-for-the-carnegie-endowment-for-international-peace-with-co-host-thaddeus-mccotter-dempse--74701844audioboom-01a03b93-d1d0-7373-9265-8d7b3e33d889Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:58:58 +0000John Batchelor Show.Judy Dempsey, Senior Scholar in Berlin for the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, with co-host Thaddeus McCotter: Dempsey describes European Baltic and Nordic leaders flocking to Kyiv, yet warns that "moral outrage" lacks a cohesive strategic...1181false81358fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1357-thaddeus-mccotter-former-us-representative-from-michigan-and-columnist-for-american-greatness-details-the-severe-political-and--74701829audioboom-01a03b90-fe8c-7b64-b140-8eca51d29193Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:55:52 +0000John Batchelor Show.Thaddeus McCotter, former US Representative from Michigan and columnist for American Greatness, details the severe political and economic fallout of Trump's trade war with Canada, noting that insulting rhetoric like the "51st state" remark has...1071false81357fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1356-gregory-copley-editor-of-defense-foreign-affairs-argues-that-the-us-sanctions-regime-against-iran-is-strategic-signaling-that--74701838audioboom-01a03b8f-0cc8-7e1f-84d1-0482372f54e8Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:53:45 +0000John Batchelor Show.Gregory Copley, editor of Defense & Foreign Affairs, argues that the US sanctions regime against Iran is strategic signaling that makes Washington look weak, as it ignores China's trade dominance and threatens relations with India. He also views...2251false81356fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1356-colonel-jeff-mccausland-us-army-retired-and-visiting-professor-at-dickinson-college-warns-that-the-us-foreign-policy-process--74701843audioboom-01a03b8b-44c8-7c89-936a-2003075112bcWed, 26 Aug 2026 00:49:37 +0000John Batchelor Show.Colonel Jeff McCausland, US Army (Retired) and Visiting Professor at Dickinson College, warns that the US foreign policy process has collapsed under President Trump, who relies on personal loyalty over expert advice. This is illustrated by Trump's...1181false81356fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1355-mary-kissel-senior-fellow-at-the-hudson-institute-and-former-senior-advisor-to-the-secretary-of-state-analyzes-trump-s-maximum--74701785audioboom-01a03b8a-52ff-7150-a325-d3fdcce1a811Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:48:35 +0000John Batchelor Show.Mary Kissel, Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute and former Senior Advisor to the Secretary of State, analyzes Trump's "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran, asserting that its success relies on penalizing large Chinesefinancial institutions....1071false81355fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1354-jonathan-schanzer-executive-director-of-the-foundation-for-defense-of-democracies-evaluates-the-treasury-s-initial-tranches-of--74701855audioboom-01a03b88-5e6c-71c0-94d8-390ba9036ed0Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:46:27 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, evaluates the Treasury's initial tranches of secondary sanctions targeting entities trading with Iran, including firms in China and the UAE. Although these measures...1181false81354fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1354-liz-peek-columnist-for-the-hill-and-fox-news-discusses-the-surprising-resilience-of-the-american-economy-noting-that-small-bus--74701837audioboom-01a03b86-799b-7a32-b837-aadba4fbda5fWed, 26 Aug 2026 00:44:23 +0000John Batchelor Show.Liz Peek, columnist for The Hill and Fox News, discusses the surprising resilience of the American economy, noting that small businesses are reporting strong hiring and profitability growth based on broad National Federation of Independent Business...1071false81354fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1353-contents-the-john-batchelor-show-8-24-2026-ottawa-conrad-black-and-co-host-edmund-fitton-brown-discuss-the-collapse-of-trade--74701828audioboom-01a0368d-e50a-7b2c-a9e5-1d09730a8ee4Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:34:23 +0000John Batchelor Show.CONTENTS THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-24-2026.OTTAWAConrad Black and co-host Edmund Fitton-Brown discuss the collapse of trade negotiations and subsequent US tariff threats that have sparked a major political crisis in Canada, leading to opposition...361false81353fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1352-john-hardie-and-edmund-fitton-brown-outline-russia-s-military-assistance-to-iran-via-the-caspian-sea-a-highly-secure-transit-rou--74701850audioboom-01a0366f-dd72-7234-9158-629b1aed4e35Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:01:35 +0000John Batchelor Show.John Hardie and Edmund Fitton-Brown outline Russia's military assistance to Iran via the Caspian Sea, a highly secure transit route. This collaboration benefits Moscow by raising energy prices and draining US munition stockpiles like Patriot...570false81352fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1351-michael-sobolik-and-gordon-chang-examine-how-chinese-ai-company-moonshot-bypassed-us-export-controls-by-distilling-technology--74701801audioboom-01a0366c-73f3-7dfa-a7eb-d30cac01273bTue, 25 Aug 2026 00:57:52 +0000John Batchelor Show.Michael Sobolik and  Gordon Chang examine how Chinese AI company Moonshot bypassed US export controls by "distilling" technology from Anthropic's Claude Opus model to train its own system, Kimi K3. This intellectual property theft threatens American...611false81351fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1350-samuel-ben-ur-and-edmund-fitton-brown-discuss-how-following-a-temporary-lull-hamas-has-intensified-attacks-in-gaza-emboldened--74701812audioboom-01a03667-aefb-7456-b1c7-27621c9eb3ebTue, 25 Aug 2026 00:52:39 +0000John Batchelor Show.Samuel Ben-Ur and Edmund Fitton-Brown discuss how, following a temporary lull, Hamas has intensified attacks in Gaza, emboldened by disarmament frameworks proposed by Egyptian, Qatari, and Turkish mediators. Ben-Ur notes Hamas only accepted the deal...1071false81350fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1350-edmund-fitton-brown-critiques-the-term-economic-d-day-explaining-that-pakistan-s-mediation-in-iran-is-self-interested-driven--74701835audioboom-01a03663-fc9a-7643-ab62-4c29f8e8cc0cTue, 25 Aug 2026 00:48:37 +0000John Batchelor Show.Edmund Fitton-Brown critiques the term "economic D-Day," explaining that Pakistan's mediation in Iran is self-interested, driven by fears of secondary US sanctions. These sanctions have suffocated Iran's economy, reducing oil exports and sparking...1181false81350fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1349-ivana-stradner-analyzes-ukrainian-president-zelenskyy-s-visit-to-belgrade-which-does-not-signal-a-split-between-serbia-and-russi--74701852audioboom-01a0365d-af0c-7ff7-b578-76de88b34fb6Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:41:43 +0000John Batchelor Show.Ivana Stradner analyzes Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's visit to Belgrade, which does not signal a split between Serbia and Russia. President Vučić's weapons sales to Ukraine are merely lucrative business deals. Serbia remains highly dependent on...1071false81349fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1349-david-daoud-and-edmund-fitton-brown-examine-unifil-s-mandate-which-restricts-it-to-acting-as-an-auxiliary-to-the-lebanese-armed--74701860audioboom-01a0365a-a4ee-7a50-b381-a629fbb09b81Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:38:24 +0000John Batchelor Show.David Daoud and Edmund Fitton-Brown examine UNIFIL's mandate, which restricts it to acting as an auxiliary to the Lebanese Armed Forces, preventing independent disarmament of Hezbollah. Consequently, Hezbollah operates freely near UN watchtowers and...1181false81349fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1348-malcolm-hoenlein-and-edmund-fitton-brown-discuss-rising-security-concerns-in-israel-after-incendiary-balloons-from-gaza-were-disc--74701856audioboom-01a03658-c6c4-741a-8209-44202cef7407Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:36:22 +0000John Batchelor Show.Malcolm Hoenlein and Edmund Fitton-Brown discuss rising security concerns in Israel after incendiary balloons from Gaza were discovered, potentially testing Israel's border preparedness. Concurrently, Turkey is expanding its regional footprint,...1071false81348fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1347-ernesto-araujo-and-alejandro-pena-esclusa-with-edmund-fitton-brown-in-brazil-falling-poll-numbers-have-panicked-president-lula--74701863audioboom-01a03655-fb40-70cb-a018-ff9eb1063998Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:33:19 +0000John Batchelor Show.Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa, with Edmund Fitton-Brown: In Brazil, falling poll numbers have panicked President Lula, prompting him to call Donald Trump despite years of anti-American rhetoric. Araújo explains this reflects the US's...1181false81347fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1346-janatyn-sayeh-and-edmund-fitton-brown-examine-iranian-official-ghalibaf-s-public-appearance-in-iraq-signaling-defiance-to-the-us--74701834audioboom-01a03654-a1a2-7eda-9412-438b1bb38e8eTue, 25 Aug 2026 00:31:50 +0000John Batchelor Show.Janatyn Sayeh and Edmund Fitton-Brown examine Iranian official Ghalibaf's public appearance in Iraq, signaling defiance to the US and Israel before secondary sanctions are revealed. Sayeh explains that Iran views Iraq as its backyard, using it to...516false81346fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1346-conrad-black-and-co-host-edmund-fitton-brown-discuss-the-collapse-of-trade-negotiations-and-subsequent-us-tariff-threats-that-hav--74701817audioboom-01a03650-c45b-782b-984d-8bb06a59ff1cTue, 25 Aug 2026 00:27:37 +0000John Batchelor Show.Conrad Black and co-host Edmund Fitton-Brown discuss the collapse of trade negotiations and subsequent US tariff threats that have sparked a major political crisis in Canada, leading to opposition calls to immediately reconvene Parliament. Black...555false81346fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1345-gaius-and-germanicus-the-hosts-close-on-the-president-s-health-and-psyche-referencing-the-new-book-by-senior-new-york-times-cor--74701797audioboom-01a03181-a399-789b-a304-743b51f96cc2Mon, 24 Aug 2026 02:02:54 +0000John Batchelor Show.Gaius and Germanicus: The hosts close on the president's health and psyche, referencing the new book by senior New York Times correspondent Maggie Haberman and her colleague, which finds the eighty-year-old relatively healthy—minor hand bruising,...1068false81345fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1344-gaius-and-germanicus-germanicus-attributes-these-failures-to-a-psychological-myth-of-omnipotence-that-has-suckled-every-post-c--74701840audioboom-01a0317e-0ca6-7104-9ec2-be89f19d5dbfMon, 24 Aug 2026 01:58:59 +0000John Batchelor Show.Gaius and Germanicus: Germanicus attributes these failures to a psychological myth of omnipotence that has "suckled" every post-Cold War president: George H.W. Bush dipping a toe into Somalia, Bill Clinton's cruise missile war on Serbia, Barack...718false81344fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1344-gaius-and-germanicus-on-a-rainy-late-summer-night-in-92-ad-londinium-the-hosts-convene-in-their-newly-expanded-wine-bar-by-the--74701802Gaius and Germanicus: On a rainy late summer night in 92 AD Londinium, the hosts convene in their newly expanded wine bar by the River Thames, built so retired centurions of the eighth legion—such as Strabo, who served twenty-seven years—can rest and put their feet up. Gaius apologizes for his tardiness, delayed by a commercial dispute with a Gaulishmerchant demanding extra money for a shipment of Greek wine brought across the choppy English Channel; a poor bargainer, Gaius resolves to pay whatever it takes to secure the wine for the centurions by Sunday, and shares his day planting fragrant sumacs and tall purple-flowered ironweeds as pollinators. From this first-century frame, the hosts turn to the collapse of American strategy: the Persian Empire (modern Iran) no longer fears the American "imperator," as shown by Iran inviting Iraq—a country generously supported by the United States for years—to ship at least five backed-up tankers of oil through the Strait of Hormuzuntouched, and by Pakistani army chief General Munir's travel to Tehran to meet the IRGC. Russia and China are in constant communication with Iran; Germanicus traces Russia's interest to the nineteenth century, the 1908 spheres-of-influence division, and the 1942 invasion, arguing the American "feckless war" has stitched the Eurasian continent together and frozen the US out. Where the post-9/11 US "bestrode the Middle East like a colossus" and Iran sought breathing room through the JCPOA, now Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan court Tehran, the Gulf states seek accommodations in the new order, and the US has been reduced to nothing more than Israel's direct defender. (1)]]>audioboom-01a0317b-7ac7-7ec1-aed7-43333cce6a7fMon, 24 Aug 2026 01:56:10 +0000John Batchelor Show. Gaius and Germanicus: On a rainy late summer night in 92 AD Londinium, the hosts convene in their newly expanded wine bar by the River Thames, built so retired centurions of the eighth legion—such as Strabo, who served twenty-seven years—can rest and...Gaius and Germanicus: On a rainy late summer night in 92 AD Londinium, the hosts convene in their newly expanded wine bar by the River Thames, built so retired centurions of the eighth legion—such as Strabo, who served twenty-seven years—can rest and put their feet up. Gaius apologizes for his tardiness, delayed by a commercial dispute with a Gaulishmerchant demanding extra money for a shipment of Greek wine brought across the choppy English Channel; a poor bargainer, Gaius resolves to pay whatever it takes to secure the wine for the centurions by Sunday, and shares his day planting fragrant sumacs and tall purple-flowered ironweeds as pollinators. From this first-century frame, the hosts turn to the collapse of American strategy: the Persian Empire (modern Iran) no longer fears the American "imperator," as shown by Iran inviting Iraq—a country generously supported by the United States for years—to ship at least five backed-up tankers of oil through the Strait of Hormuzuntouched, and by Pakistani army chief General Munir's travel to Tehran to meet the IRGC. Russia and China are in constant communication with Iran; Germanicus traces Russia's interest to the nineteenth century, the 1908 spheres-of-influence division, and the 1942 invasion, arguing the American "feckless war" has stitched the Eurasian continent together and frozen the US out. Where the post-9/11 US "bestrode the Middle East like a colossus" and Iran sought breathing room through the JCPOA, now Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan court Tehran, the Gulf states seek accommodations in the new order, and the US has been reduced to nothing more than Israel's direct defender. (1)]]>1307false81344fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1343-jeff-bliss-wildfire-report-2-the-wildfire-threatening-reno-nevada-a-city-near-the-california-border-heavily-reliant-on-touris--74701825audioboom-01a0316a-8eee-74a6-937c-430ea990e6cbMon, 24 Aug 2026 01:37:41 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jeff Bliss, Wildfire Report #2: The wildfire threatening Reno, Nevada—a city near the California border heavily reliant on tourism and healthcare—has exploded to nearly 100,000 acres after strong afternoon winds breached a 97% containment line....786false81343fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1342-toby-wilkinson-part-two-the-ptolemaic-family-s-decline-is-driven-by-internal-civil-wars-incestuous-marriages-and-rising-roman--74701831audioboom-01a0315a-d8b2-78ca-95b2-bd3a8c3a546dMon, 24 Aug 2026 01:20:32 +0000John Batchelor Show.Toby Wilkinson, Part Two: The Ptolemaic family's decline is driven by internal civil wars, incestuous marriages, and rising Roman influence. Highly ambitious queens like Cleopatra I and Cleopatra III emerge as central political forces. The narrative...2226false81342fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1342-toby-wilkinson-author-of-the-last-dynasty-ancient-egypt-from-alexander-the-great-to-cleopatra-part-one-the-narrative-begins-w--74701851audioboom-01a03156-e765-7234-87a9-e6bac4297680Mon, 24 Aug 2026 01:16:13 +0000John Batchelor Show.Toby Wilkinson, author of The Last Dynasty: Ancient Egypt from Alexander the Great to Cleopatra, Part One: The narrative begins with Alexander the Great's conquest of Gaza and his subsequent journey to the Siwa Oasis, where the oracle of Zeus Ammon...2243false81342fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1341-josh-ireland-part-two-the-focus-shifts-to-the-assassination-plot-in-mexico-nkvd-spy-leonid-eitingon-and-spanish-communist-cari--74701865audioboom-01a03150-9070-77f3-8cb6-43a9e933bf6dMon, 24 Aug 2026 01:09:18 +0000John Batchelor Show.2232false81341fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1341-josh-ireland-author-of-the-death-of-trotsky-the-true-story-of-the-plot-to-kill-stalin-s-greatest-enemy-part-one-the-narrative--74701814audioboom-01a0314f-1617-71d9-8615-77fc4ef34533Mon, 24 Aug 2026 01:07:41 +0000John Batchelor Show.Josh Ireland, author of The Death of Trotsky: The True Story of the Plot to Kill Stalin's Greatest Enemy, Part One: The narrative opens with the 1936 executions of original Bolsheviks Zinoviev and Kamenev under Stalin's orders. Ireland explores the...2232false81341fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1340-w-fitzhugh-brundage-part-two-the-suspension-of-exchanges-leads-to-massive-prisoner-concentrations-this-is-illustrated-by-a-gr--74701846audioboom-01a03128-6101-724c-b786-2b5e417d6cc0Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:25:24 +0000John Batchelor Show.W. Fitzhugh Brundage, Part Two: The suspension of exchanges leads to massive prisoner concentrations. This is illustrated by a grueling transport to Andersonville, a Georgia camp built to relieve Richmond's strained supplies, and the Union's equally...2245false81340fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1340-w-fitzhugh-brundage-author-of-a-fate-worse-than-hell-american-prisoners-of-the-civil-war-part-one-the-narrative-begins-with--74701925audioboom-01a03125-ad50-775b-a335-8aa2dfe77496Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:22:27 +0000John Batchelor Show.W. Fitzhugh Brundage, author of A Fate Worse Than Hell: American Prisoners of the Civil War, Part One: The narrative begins with the January 1863 capture of the Union gunboat Isaac Smith and three Black sailors. The Confederacy's refusal to exchange...2244false81340fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1339-jeremy-zakis-part-two-zakis-reports-on-springtime-in-new-south-wales-beginning-with-magpie-breeding-and-swooping-season-the-st--74701875audioboom-01a02c80-7507-738c-92a2-5386661be0f0Sun, 23 Aug 2026 02:43:30 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jeremy Zakis, Part Two: Zakis reports on springtime in New South Wales, beginning with magpie breeding and swooping season—the start of nesting and defensive "dive-bombing" behavior, contrasted with the birds' remarkable memory and facial recognition...808false81339fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1338-jeremy-zakis-part-one-zakis-discusses-the-unprecedented-4-c-pacific-anomaly-ocean-warming-not-seen-in-150-years-its-disruption--74701919audioboom-01a02c7f-121d-7376-baf8-741ff494003bSun, 23 Aug 2026 02:42:00 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jeremy Zakis, Part One: Zakis discusses the unprecedented 4°C Pacific anomaly—ocean warming not seen in 150 years—its disruption of global trade at the Panama Canal, and the unseasonal heavy rains hitting Sydney rather than a baking heat dome. He...870false81338fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1338-david-k-randall-author-of-the-monster-s-bones-the-discovery-of-t-rex-and-how-it-shook-our-world-recounts-the-historic-discov--74701893audioboom-01a02c6a-1a6a-7935-80c7-53c9829ce697Sun, 23 Aug 2026 02:19:05 +0000John Batchelor Show.David K. Randall, author of The Monster's Bones: The Discovery of T. Rex and How It Shook Our World, recounts the historic discovery of the Tyrannosaurus rex by pioneering paleontologist Barnum Brown. The narrative traces Brown's journey from a Kansas...2360false81338fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1337-david-shedd-author-of-the-great-heist-china-s-epic-campaign-to-steal-america-s-secrets-analyzes-china-s-multi-decade-campaign--74701822audioboom-01a02c65-a00d-7c54-a5a0-3530f616af7aSun, 23 Aug 2026 02:14:12 +0000John Batchelor Show.David Shedd, author of The Great Heist: China's Epic Campaign to Steal America's Secrets, analyzes China's multi-decade campaign of intellectual property and data theft against the United States, costing up to $600 billion annually. He explains how...2252false81337fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1336-dennis-sewell-part-two-sewell-details-downing-s-secret-diplomacy-with-cardinal-mazarin-followed-by-his-opportunistic-defection--74701867audioboom-01a02c64-0104-74ff-84fa-83dc089d6ff7Sun, 23 Aug 2026 02:12:26 +0000John Batchelor Show.Dennis Sewell, Part Two: Sewell details Downing's secret diplomacy with Cardinal Mazarin, followed by his opportunistic defection to Charles II upon Cromwell's death. To secure his position under the restored monarchy, Downing orchestrated the capture...2232false81336fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1335-dennis-sewell-author-of-cromwell-s-spy-from-the-american-colonies-to-the-english-civil-war-part-one-sewell-introduces-george--74701905audioboom-01a02c5e-2535-7583-b1f8-e2d4052e18b2Sun, 23 Aug 2026 02:06:02 +0000John Batchelor Show.Dennis Sewell, author of Cromwell's Spy: From the American Colonies to the English Civil War, Part One: Sewell introduces George Downing, a brilliant Harvard graduate who rose to become Oliver Cromwell's scoutmaster general during the English Civil...2235false81335fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1334-alan-taylor-part-two-taylor-covers-post-1865-developments-across-the-continent-focusing-on-canadian-confederation-under-john-a--74701858audioboom-01a02c5b-e841-7a93-957d-b51f39d24353Sun, 23 Aug 2026 02:03:35 +0000John Batchelor Show.Alan Taylor, Part Two: Taylor covers post-1865 developments across the continent, focusing on Canadian confederation under John A. Macdonald, the French imperial intervention in Mexico against Benito Juárez, and the violent realities of Reconstruction...2248false81334fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1333-alan-taylor-author-of-american-civil-wars-a-continental-history-1850-1873-part-one-taylor-examines-the-ideological-and-geopo--74701932audioboom-01a02c59-4ae6-77c0-bbf5-3fce802c73f2Sun, 23 Aug 2026 02:00:44 +0000John Batchelor Show.2250false81333fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1332-max-boot-part-two-boot-traces-reagan-s-presidency-beginning-with-his-campaigns-and-the-1981-assassination-attempt-it-analyzes--74701934audioboom-01a02c56-80ba-732b-9eac-89d2385960cfSun, 23 Aug 2026 01:57:41 +0000John Batchelor Show.Max Boot, Part Two: Boot traces Reagan's presidency, beginning with his campaigns and the 1981 assassination attempt. It analyzes his supply-side domestic economics, foreign relations ending the Cold War with Mikhail Gorbachev, and the damaging...2239false81332fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1332-max-boot-book-reagan-his-life-and-legend-part-one-hour-one-explores-ronald-reagan-s-early-life-from--74701908

• Part One (Hour One) explores Ronald Reagan's early life, from a nomadic childhood shaped by an alcoholic father and an optimistic mother, to his success as a lifeguard, sports broadcaster, and Hollywood B-movie actor. It details his marriage to Jane Wyman and his leadership of the Screen Actors Guild during the anti-communist red hunts.
• Part Two (Hour Two) traces Reagan's presidency, beginning with his campaigns and the 1981 assassination attempt. It analyzes his supply-side domestic economics, foreign relations ending the Cold War with Mikhail Gorbachev, and the damaging Iran-Contra scandal.

Alan TaylorBook: American Civil Wars: A Continental History, 1850 to 1873

• Part One (Hour One) examines the ideological and geopolitical conflicts of mid-19th-century North America. It profiles figures like expansionist Jane McManis Cazneau, abolitionist Jane Swisshelm, and Black leaders Frederick Douglass and Martin Delany. It details the pre-war political struggles over slavery's expansion, including the Kansas-Nebraska Act.
• Part Two (Hour Two) covers post-1865 developments across the continent, focusing on Canadian confederation under John A. Macdonald, the French imperial intervention in Mexico against Benito Juárez, and the violent realities of Reconstruction under Andrew Johnson. It also outlines the brutal assimilation and subjugation of Native Americans in both the U.S. and Canada.

Dennis SewellBook: Cromwell's Spy: From the American Colonies to the English Civil War

• Part One (Hour One) introduces George Downing, a brilliant Harvard graduate who rose to become Oliver Cromwell’s scoutmaster general during the English Civil Wars. It explores his ideological training, his ruthless perspective on slavery, his intelligence victories in Scotland, and his facilitation of selling Scottish prisoners of war into colonial servitude.
• Part Two (Hour Two) details Downing’s secret diplomacy with Cardinal Mazarin, followed by his opportunistic defection to Charles II upon Cromwell's death. To secure his position under the restored monarchy, Downing orchestrated the capture and rendition of his former regicide allies.

David SheddBook: The Great Heist: China's Epic Campaign to Steal America's Secrets

Shedd analyzes China’s multi-decade campaign of intellectual property and data theft against the United States, costing up to $600 billion annually. He explains how admitting China to the WTO in 2001 failed to foster democratization and details the massive scale of the Ministry of State Security. Using corporate examples like Apple and Google to illustrate this threat, he warns of America's vulnerabilities and advocates for defensive reforms, including a partial economic decoupling, modernized legal deterrence, and the establishment of a National Economic Security Council to better protect critical domestic industries and safeguard the nation's technological crown jewels.David K. RandallBook: The Monsters Bones: The Discovery of T-Rex and How It Shook Our World

Randall recounts the historic discovery of the Tyrannosaurus Rex by pioneering paleontologist Barnum Brown. The narrative traces Brown’s journey from a Kansas farm to his recruitment by Henry Fairfield Osborn for the American Museum of Natural History. Driven by Gilded Age competition funded by wealthy industrialists, Brown used geological expertise and dynamite in 1902 to unearth the first T-Rex fossils in Hell Creek, Montana. Despite facing devastating personal tragedy, Brown's efforts culminated in the legendary 1915 public mounting of the apex predator in New York, forever transforming the public's understanding of prehistoric life.🎨 I can create a detailed visual comparison chart mapping these book titles, historical figures, and their timelines so you can easily reference them at a glance.]]>audioboom-01a02c51-123c-7cbf-9c43-159f236df769Sun, 23 Aug 2026 01:51:45 +0000John Batchelor Show.Max BootBook: Reagan: His Life and Legend - Part One (Hour One) explores Ronald Reagan's early life, from a nomadic childhood shaped by an alcoholic father and an optimistic mother, to his success as a lifeguard, sports broadcaster, and Hollywood...

• Part One (Hour One) explores Ronald Reagan's early life, from a nomadic childhood shaped by an alcoholic father and an optimistic mother, to his success as a lifeguard, sports broadcaster, and Hollywood B-movie actor. It details his marriage to Jane Wyman and his leadership of the Screen Actors Guild during the anti-communist red hunts.
• Part Two (Hour Two) traces Reagan's presidency, beginning with his campaigns and the 1981 assassination attempt. It analyzes his supply-side domestic economics, foreign relations ending the Cold War with Mikhail Gorbachev, and the damaging Iran-Contra scandal.

Alan TaylorBook: American Civil Wars: A Continental History, 1850 to 1873

• Part One (Hour One) examines the ideological and geopolitical conflicts of mid-19th-century North America. It profiles figures like expansionist Jane McManis Cazneau, abolitionist Jane Swisshelm, and Black leaders Frederick Douglass and Martin Delany. It details the pre-war political struggles over slavery's expansion, including the Kansas-Nebraska Act.
• Part Two (Hour Two) covers post-1865 developments across the continent, focusing on Canadian confederation under John A. Macdonald, the French imperial intervention in Mexico against Benito Juárez, and the violent realities of Reconstruction under Andrew Johnson. It also outlines the brutal assimilation and subjugation of Native Americans in both the U.S. and Canada.

Dennis SewellBook: Cromwell's Spy: From the American Colonies to the English Civil War

• Part One (Hour One) introduces George Downing, a brilliant Harvard graduate who rose to become Oliver Cromwell’s scoutmaster general during the English Civil Wars. It explores his ideological training, his ruthless perspective on slavery, his intelligence victories in Scotland, and his facilitation of selling Scottish prisoners of war into colonial servitude.
• Part Two (Hour Two) details Downing’s secret diplomacy with Cardinal Mazarin, followed by his opportunistic defection to Charles II upon Cromwell's death. To secure his position under the restored monarchy, Downing orchestrated the capture and rendition of his former regicide allies.

David SheddBook: The Great Heist: China's Epic Campaign to Steal America's Secrets

Shedd analyzes China’s multi-decade campaign of intellectual property and data theft against the United States, costing up to $600 billion annually. He explains how admitting China to the WTO in 2001 failed to foster democratization and details the massive scale of the Ministry of State Security. Using corporate examples like Apple and Google to illustrate this threat, he warns of America's vulnerabilities and advocates for defensive reforms, including a partial economic decoupling, modernized legal deterrence, and the establishment of a National Economic Security Council to better protect critical domestic industries and safeguard the nation's technological crown jewels.David K. RandallBook: The Monsters Bones: The Discovery of T-Rex and How It Shook Our World

Randall recounts the historic discovery of the Tyrannosaurus Rex by pioneering paleontologist Barnum Brown. The narrative traces Brown’s journey from a Kansas farm to his recruitment by Henry Fairfield Osborn for the American Museum of Natural History. Driven by Gilded Age competition funded by wealthy industrialists, Brown used geological expertise and dynamite in 1902 to unearth the first T-Rex fossils in Hell Creek, Montana. Despite facing devastating personal tragedy, Brown's efforts culminated in the legendary 1915 public mounting of the apex predator in New York, forever transforming the public's understanding of prehistoric life.🎨 I can create a detailed visual comparison chart mapping these book titles, historical figures, and their timelines so you can easily reference them at a glance.]]>2226false81332fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1331-table-of-contents-the-john-batchelor-show-8-21-2026-jeff-bliss-reports-las-vegas-is-planning-major-upgrades-to-allegiant-stadi--74701915audioboom-01a026f5-b592-76b8-8a33-cab462ac8c16Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:53:51 +0000John Batchelor Show.TABLE OF CONTENTS THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-21-2026Jeff Bliss reports Las Vegas is planning major upgrades to Allegiant Stadium, with the Raiders seeking $75 million in taxpayer funding to resolve pedestrian choke points and add retail opportunities....310false81331fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1331-jonathan-marcus-reports-american-universities-are-suffering-from-declining-public-trust-soaring-tuition-costs-and-a-looming-dem--74701921audioboom-01a026f1-36f0-7066-8e11-9f322c7abfc6Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:48:57 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jonathan Marcus reports American universities are suffering from declining public trust, soaring tuition costs, and a looming demographic drop in enrollment tracing back to the 2008 recession. Schools that became financially dependent on high-paying...1181false81331fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1330-henry-sokolski-warns-that-while-nuclear-negotiations-focus-heavily-on-iran-s-uranium-iran-has-a-neglected-second-path-to-weapons--74701868audioboom-01a026ef-3cad-7a69-9636-d54e923aaafcSat, 22 Aug 2026 00:46:47 +0000John Batchelor Show.Henry Sokolski warns that while nuclear negotiations focus heavily on Iran's uranium, Iran has a neglected second path to weapons: hundreds of bombs' worth of plutonium stored at the Bushehr plant. Sokolski also criticizes the geopolitical reliance on...1071false81330fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1330-bob-zimmerman-reports-spacex-is-rumored-to-be-expanding-to-louisiana-with-a-massive-130-000-acre-launch-and-data-center-site-whi--74701849audioboom-01a026ec-5f38-73a0-bd6f-f3d249fbc194Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:43:39 +0000John Batchelor Show.Bob Zimmerman reports SpaceX is rumored to be expanding to Louisiana with a massive 130,000-acre launch and data center site, while aerospace startup Castelion is successfully building low-cost hypersonic missiles for the Pentagon. Internationally,...1181false81330fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1329-lorenzo-fiori-reports-europe-s-severe-heatwave-is-finally-breaking-as-heavy-rain-and-storms-across-switzerland-and-northern-italy--74701861audioboom-01a026e7-9967-74c9-80fd-6b7482f83ac4Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:38:27 +0000John Batchelor Show.Lorenzo Fiori reports Europe's severe heatwave is finally breaking as heavy rain and storms across Switzerland and Northern Italy drop temperatures by up to 20 degrees. This rainfall offers critical, long-awaited relief for the dry Po River, which has...513false81329fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1328-jim-mctague-reports-lancaster-county-s-diverse-economy-spanning-tourism-agriculture-light-manufacturing-and-healthcare-is-show--74701866audioboom-01a026e4-4275-7207-bc00-4f8db8bf6724Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:34:48 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jim McTague reports Lancaster County's diverse economy—spanning tourism, agriculture, light manufacturing, and healthcare—is showing signs of notable resilience. While heavy July rains and high fuel costs temporarily slowed business, economic activity...558false81328fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1327-james-m-scott-part-two-the-potsdam-declaration-offered-japan-a-choice-between-rebuilding-or-utter-destruction-president-har--74701873audioboom-01a026e1-ec64-7bb9-ad4a-ecf2ead5a29aSat, 22 Aug 2026 00:32:15 +0000John Batchelor Show.James M. Scott, Part Two: The Potsdam Declaration offered Japan a choice between rebuilding or "utter destruction." President Harry Truman greenlit the atomic bomb on the back of a pink telegram sheet, leading to historic missions piloted by Paul...2251false81327fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1327-richard-epstein-examines-the-suit-by-disney-and-abc-against-the-fcc-claiming-that-threats-to-review-their-local-television-stati--74701878audioboom-01a026df-abf2-7e9c-860b-af501cd6c126Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:29:47 +0000John Batchelor Show.Richard Epstein examines the suit by Disney and ABC against the FCC, claiming that threats to review their local television station licenses constitute unconstitutional retaliation for their political late-night and morning show commentary. Epstein...1181false81327fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1326-jeff-bliss-reports-las-vegas-is-planning-major-upgrades-to-allegiant-stadium-with-the-raiders-seeking-75-million-in-taxpayer-fu--74701942audioboom-01a026dd-438b-7751-b5ee-56ab7462df6aSat, 22 Aug 2026 00:27:09 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jeff Bliss reports Las Vegas is planning major upgrades to Allegiant Stadium, with the Raiders seeking $75 million in taxpayer funding to resolve pedestrian choke points and add retail opportunities. In Los Angeles, incumbent Mayor Karen Bass faced...1071false81326fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1325-table-of-contents-the-john-batchelor-show-8-21-2026-anatol-lieven-discusses-the-war-in-ukraine-highlighting-ukrainian-drone-and--74701962audioboom-01a02222-682d-79fb-b27f-a9c7336781ceFri, 21 Aug 2026 02:24:34 +0000John Batchelor Show.TABLE OF CONTENTS THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 8-21-2026Anatol Lieven discusses the war in Ukraine, highlighting Ukrainian drone and missile attacks on Russian civilian infrastructure like Black Sea resorts and a commercial center. He carefully examines...338false81325fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1324-evan-ellis-analyzes-key-regional-political-and-security-developments-in-latin-america-ellis-discusses-ecuadorian-president-danie--74701872audioboom-01a02205-eb3e-729a-9d96-9dadb3934613Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:53:28 +0000John Batchelor Show.Evan Ellis analyzes key regional political and security developments in Latin America. Ellis discusses EcuadorianPresident Daniel Noboa's visit to China to secure security, trade, and economic assistance, and explains how historical visa-free policies...2251false81324fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1324-james-m-scott-traces-the-dramatic-complex-final-months-of-world-war-ii-in-the-pacific-scott-details-how-secretary-of-war-henry--74701941audioboom-01a02204-663f-7c0f-82ed-920a5828108eFri, 21 Aug 2026 01:51:31 +0000John Batchelor Show.James M. Scott traces the dramatic, complex final months of World War II in the Pacific. Scott details how Secretary of War Henry Stimson briefed Truman in depth on the secret atomic bomb, and praises General Leslie Groves' masterful management of the...2251false81324fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1323-rohan-naidu-discusses-the-groundbreaking-discovery-of-black-hole-stars-at-cosmic-dawn-using-the-james-webb-space-telescope-nai--74701871audioboom-01a021ff-acd9-77f0-83d9-5ccba2200f4fFri, 21 Aug 2026 01:46:38 +0000John Batchelor Show.Rohan Naidu discusses the groundbreaking discovery of "black hole stars" at cosmic dawn using the James Webb Space Telescope. Naidu explains that these infant objects appear as mysterious "little red dots" but possess hybrid properties of both highly...1181false81323fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1322-veronique-de-rugy-critiques-california-representative-ro-khanna-s-proposal-for-a-one-time-5-wealth-tax-on-billionaires-de-rug--74701961audioboom-01a021f9-b8f9-71aa-b7d4-dce96e13ca48Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:40:08 +0000John Batchelor Show.Veronique de Rugy critiques California Representative Ro Khanna's proposal for a "one-time" 5% wealth tax on billionaires. De Rugy explains that several different European countries largely abandoned wealth taxes because they are administratively...544false81322fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1321-jonathan-miltimore-discusses-the-ongoing-imprisonment-of-79-year-old-pro-democracy-publisher-jimmy-lai-in-hong-kong-calling-it-t--74701870audioboom-01a021f7-b938-787b-b911-54ae22106bb9Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:37:57 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jonathan Miltimore discusses the ongoing imprisonment of 79-year-old pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong, calling it the world's most overlooked story. Miltimore expresses his deep disappointment that Donald Trumpfailed to raise Lai's case...527false81321fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1321-mary-anastasia-o-grady-discusses-the-alarming-rise-of-authoritarianism-in-mexico-under-president-claudia-sheinbaum-and-her-ruling--74701879audioboom-01a021f4-909e-75ff-a4e3-9cddcb7c734fFri, 21 Aug 2026 01:34:30 +0000John Batchelor Show.Mary Anastasia O'Grady discusses the alarming rise of authoritarianism in Mexico under President Claudia Sheinbaum and her ruling party, Morena. O'Grady details how the ruling party has systematically consolidated power by taking control of...538false81321fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1320-peter-berkowitz-reflects-on-the-30th-anniversary-of-alan-sokal-s-famous-academic-hoax-which-exposed-the-intellectual-decline-wit--74701894audioboom-01a021f2-4965-7d99-bb32-3e70bbb24e34Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:32:01 +0000John Batchelor Show.Peter Berkowitz reflects on the 30th anniversary of Alan Sokal's famous academic hoax, which exposed the intellectual decline within higher education humanities. Berkowitz critiques contemporary humanities departments for their ideological hypocrisy:...643false81320fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1319-anatol-lieven-of-the-quincy-institute-for-responsible-statecraft-analyzes-the-multi-faceted-global-strains-of-the-russia-ukraine--74701883audioboom-01a021d0-b491-78fb-b68e-edc1ded79c85Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:55:20 +0000John Batchelor Show.Anatol Lieven of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft analyzes the multi-faceted, global strains of the Russia-Ukraine war. He discusses how Ukrainian attacks on Russian civilian-adjacent sites like Sochi and the Wildberries warehouse aim...1071false81319fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1318-table-of-contents-the-john-batchelor-show-8-19-2026-rebecca-grant-vice-president-of-the-lexington-institute-discusses-technol--74701931audioboom-01a01cb9-2719-73ad-899d-a6eafee65c07Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:11:31 +0000John Batchelor Show.TABLE OF CONTENTS THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-19-2026Rebecca Grant, Vice President of the Lexington Institute, discusses technological advancements on the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford. She details the transition from traditional steam-powered...396false81318fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1317-andrea-stricker-of-the-foundation-for-defense-of-democracies-examines-middle-eastern-nuclear-proliferation-and-the-mystery-surrou--74701972audioboom-01a01c96-9be8-7cf9-aa37-30770dfc89d7Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:33:47 +0000John Batchelor Show.Andrea Stricker of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies examines Middle Eastern nuclear proliferation and the mystery surrounding legacy materials. Stricker details a positive, US-brokered development in which the post-AssadSyrian government...646false81317fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1316-simon-constable-writer-for-the-wall-street-journal-discusses-european-climate-anomalies-and-their-severe-impact-on-global-commo--74701886audioboom-01a01c93-f7e8-7240-975a-39eedb802afcThu, 20 Aug 2026 00:30:54 +0000John Batchelor Show.Simon Constable, writer for the Wall Street Journal, discusses European climate anomalies and their severe impact on global commodities. Speaking from the south of France, Constable reports temperatures reaching 35 degrees Celsius, contributing to low...1071false81316fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1315-e--74701891audioboom-01a01c8d-7210-7cbe-a0ac-15f92cac4632Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:23:46 +0000John Batchelor Show.Peter Huessy of the Gold Institute for International Strategy critiques the Hollywood film House of Dynamite for its inaccurate depiction of US nuclear command and control. Huessy argues that the movie relies on flawed premises, such as the sudden,...1181false81315fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1315-michael-bernstam-of-the-hoover-institution-warns-of-a-severe-global-crisis-in-refined-petroleum-products-especially-diesel-gaso--74701982audioboom-01a01c8b-e22b-72df-83d3-f6d6273f4906Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:22:04 +0000John Batchelor Show.Michael Bernstam of the Hoover Institution warns of a severe global crisis in refined petroleum products, especially diesel, gasoline, and jet fuel. Bernstam explains that the "crack spread"—the cost differential between crude oil and refined...1071false81315fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1314-caleb-weiss-of-the-bridgeway-foundation-and-the-foundation-for-defense-of-democracies-examines-the-evolution-of-african-jihadist--74701821audioboom-01a01c88-c4bf-7860-80bb-d399891f5dbbThu, 20 Aug 2026 00:18:40 +0000John Batchelor Show.Caleb Weiss of the Bridgeway Foundation and the Foundation for Defense of Democracies examines the evolution of African jihadist movements. Weiss details the case of Jamal Chima, a Ugandan Guantanamo Bay alumnus who transitioned from Al-Qaeda to...1181false81314fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1313-craig-unger-investigative-reporter-and-author-explores-president-donald-trump-s-unstable-foreign-policy-toward-russia-and-ukrai--74701984audioboom-01a01c86-2d20-7c45-b5c1-fff76eb2313aThu, 20 Aug 2026 00:15:50 +0000John Batchelor Show.Craig Unger, investigative reporter and author, explores President Donald Trump's unstable foreign policy toward Russia and Ukraine. Unger contends that Trump behaves as a Russian appeaser whose real estate-linked advisers take marching orders from...1071false81313fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1313-greg-scarlatoiu-president-and-ceo-of-the-committee-for-human-rights-in-north-korea-analyzes-the-multifaceted-security-threats-p--74701901audioboom-01a01c84-39c6-70ae-ad53-217319e04b24Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:13:42 +0000John Batchelor Show.Greg Scarlatoiu, President and CEO of the Committee for Human Rights in North Korea, analyzes the multifaceted security threats posed by Pyongyang. Scarlatoiu describes North Korea as a post-communist, dynastic kleptocracy and a crime family...1181false81313fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1312-rick-fisher-of-the-international-assessment-and-strategy-center-analyzes-china-s-advancement-in-space-and-its-competition-with-th--74701898audioboom-01a01c81-60d0-7acd-9aaf-450d73118ab7Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:10:35 +0000John Batchelor Show.Rick Fisher of the International Assessment and Strategy Center analyzes China's advancement in space and its competition with the United States. Fisher discusses China's Gandai constellation, a space debris monitoring satellite system controlled by...544false81312fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1312-segment-1-guest-rebecca-grant-in-this-segment-guest-rebecca-grant-vice-president-of-the-lexington-institute-discuss--74701884audioboom-01a01c7f-c5e7-7a32-8069-c828abd1a9caThu, 20 Aug 2026 00:08:50 +0000John Batchelor Show.Rebecca Grant, Vice President of the Lexington Institute, discusses technological advancements on the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford. She details the transition from traditional steam-powered catapults to modern electromagnetic aircraft launch...527false81312fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1311-table-of-contents-john-batchelor-show-8-18-2026-liz-peek-discusses-the-resilience-of-the-american-economy-noting-that-high-e--74701910audioboom-01a0179e-250e-754c-a798-fb40f7dfc050Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:23:54 +0000John Batchelor Show.TABLE OF CONTENTS, JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-18-2026Liz Peek discusses the resilience of the American economy, noting that high-end consumer spending remains strong despite recession fears. Small businesses are reportedly "humming," with hiring and...389false81311fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1310-bob-zimmerman-reports-on-the-successful-recovery-of-a-spacex-starship-near-christmas-island-which-remained-seaworthy-for-24-days--74701820audioboom-01a01795-bd05-7817-bf28-475e199bf577Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:14:44 +0000John Batchelor Show.Bob Zimmerman reports on the successful recovery of a SpaceX Starship near Christmas Island, which remained seaworthy for 24 days after a vertical splashdown in the Indian Ocean. This achievement, along with SpaceX's record-breaking launch frequency,...1181false81310fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1309-thaddeus-mccotter-analyzes-the-recent-michigan-democratic-primary-where-dr-abdul-el-sayed-narrowly-defeated-the-establishment-c--74701839audioboom-01a01786-87f9-7078-b708-058fe4e7bf61Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:58:07 +0000John Batchelor Show.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...1071false81309fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1308-joseph-sternberg-addresses-the-looming-year-of-doom-in-2032-when-the-social-security-trust-fund-is-projected-to-run-out-witho--74701864audioboom-01a01783-5d47-71d2-98e8-7287fb03d167Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:54:39 +0000John Batchelor Show.Joseph Sternberg addresses the looming "year of doom" in 2032, when the Social Security trust fund is projected to run out. Without reform, benefits could be slashed by 22% to match current payroll tax revenues, creating a massive political crisis....1181false81308fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1307-mary-kissel-discusses-the-strained-us-south-korea-alliance-where-disagreements-over-military-funding-have-prompted-seoul-to-seek--74701918audioboom-01a0177d-1b39-77fc-b726-4c1ad1356cbeWed, 19 Aug 2026 00:47:49 +0000John Batchelor Show.Mary Kissel discusses the strained US-South Korea alliance, where disagreements over military funding have prompted Seoul to seek independent nuclear-powered submarine capabilities. She characterizes North Korea as a reckless actor that has committed...1071false81307fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1306-gregory-copley-analyzes-china-s-recent-icbm-test-in-the-south-china-sea-interpreting-it-as-wolf-warrior-diplomacy-designed-to--74701956audioboom-01a01779-248c-7858-bd0a-e3695d8d796fWed, 19 Aug 2026 00:43:30 +0000John Batchelor Show.Gregory Copley analyzes China's recent ICBM test in the South China Sea, interpreting it as "Wolf Warrior diplomacy" designed to signal naval reach to the US and regional neighbors. Australia is countering this threat through the AUKUSand Five Eyes...2251false81306fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1305-jonathan-schanzer-examines-the-fractured-state-of-hamas-noting-the-group-currently-controls-only-30-of-gaza-while-facing-intern--74701957audioboom-01a01777-c64a-7413-aff1-4fc4fa04a257Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:42:00 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jonathan Schanzer examines the fractured state of Hamas, noting the group currently controls only 30% of Gaza while facing internal discord over potential disarmament. International negotiators are discussing a "disarm first" condition, which Hamas...1181false81305fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1304-liz-peek-discusses-the-resilience-of-the-american-economy-noting-that-high-end-consumer-spending-remains-strong-despite-recessio--74701895audioboom-01a01775-5246-757b-9f77-a0fb375fca5eWed, 19 Aug 2026 00:39:19 +0000John Batchelor Show.Liz Peek discusses the resilience of the American economy, noting that high-end consumer spending remains strong despite recession fears. Small businesses are reportedly "humming," with hiring and profitability reaching their highest levels since...1071false81304fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1303-table-of-contents-the-john-batchelor-show-8-17-2026-bill-roggio-reflects-on-the-five-year-anniversary-of-the-2021-afghanistan--74701902audioboom-01a0126c-82da-73c0-8dca-7e338cd4d1b9Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:11:35 +0000John Batchelor Show.TABLE OF CONTENTS, THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-17-2026.Bill Roggio reflects on the five-year anniversary of the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal, highlighting the accuracy of the maps he built that predicted the Taliban's takeover. He describes the...441false81303fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1302-jeremy-zakis-reports-on-the-looming-weather-crisis-in-australia-where-meteorologists-predict-a-super-el-nino-combined-with-a-p--74701892audioboom-01a01269-7678-79fa-a899-763a6defcec8Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:08:16 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jeremy Zakis reports on the looming weather crisis in Australia, where meteorologists predict a "super El Niño" combined with a positive Indian Ocean Dipole. This rare combination is expected to cause extreme drought and record-breaking temperatures...434false81302fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1301-richard-epstein-critiques-senator-bernie-sanders-characterization-of-israeli-politicians-as-extremists-viewing-it-as-a-provoc--74701968audioboom-01a0125f-6728-7451-ae33-65941b49c457Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:57:17 +0000John Batchelor Show.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...747false81301fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1300-samuel-ben-ur-discusses-the-ongoing-conflict-with-hamas-in-gaza-focusing-on-jared-kushner-s-meeting-with-hamas-leadership-to-dis--74701991audioboom-01a0125c-e18a-7b7d-9b50-62b49cccb98bTue, 18 Aug 2026 00:54:31 +0000John Batchelor Show.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...1071false81300fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1299-alan-tonelson-exposes-a-massive-chinese-tariff-evasion-scheme-where-goods-are-rerouted-through-countries-like-cambodia-and-mexic--74701981audioboom-01a0125a-9870-79a2-a969-b6b79e8dd498Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:52:01 +0000John Batchelor Show.Alan Tonelson exposes a massive Chinese tariff evasion scheme, where goods are rerouted through countries like Cambodia and Mexico to bypass U.S. duties. This "scam" is estimated to cost the U.S. up to $26 billion in annual revenue. While the White...573false81299fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1298-kamran-bokhari-examines-the-evolution-of-the-iranian-regime-arguing-that-the-supreme-leader-has-become-a-figurehead-for-the-irgc--74701909audioboom-01a01256-90b5-74f1-8c22-848e596d5d05Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:47:37 +0000John Batchelor Show.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...609false81298fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1297-david-daoud-details-the-escalating-tensions-between-israel-and-hezbollah-in-lebanon-noting-that-hezbollah-s-refusal-to-disarm-ha--74701857audioboom-01a01255-09cb-73d3-b65e-bf7e6457720aTue, 18 Aug 2026 00:45:57 +0000John Batchelor Show.David Daoud details the escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, noting that Hezbollah's refusal to disarm has prompted the IDF to prepare for a major operation. Israel is currently conducting "clearing operations" to destroy...540false81297fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1297-john-hardie-reports-on-the-russia-ukraine-conflict-specifically-russia-s-rejection-of-a-black-sea-ceasefire-in-favor-of-striking--74701920audioboom-01a0124f-8ef5-7f9d-9cbe-e55ac19771cfTue, 18 Aug 2026 00:39:58 +0000John Batchelor Show.John Hardie reports on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, specifically Russia's rejection of a Black Sea ceasefire in favor of striking Ukrainian food supplies. He notes that while Russia maintains a maritime blockade advantage, Ukraine is retaliating with...531false81297fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1296-edmund-fitton-brown-argues-that-the-u-s-is-running-out-of-ideas-regarding-economic-pressure-on-iran-labeling-a-land-blockade--74701923audioboom-01a0124c-ebf8-7807-8b2a-2a59bac69792Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:37:05 +0000John Batchelor Show.Edmund Fitton-Brown argues that the U.S. is "running out of ideas" regarding economic pressure on Iran, labeling a land blockade as far-fetched due to uncooperative neighbors. He suggests that secondary sanctions on Chinese "teapot" refineries are a...1181false81296fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1295-malcolm-hoenlein-provides-an-overview-of-the-october-27th-israeli-election-explaining-the-complex-list-voting-system-and-netan--74701986audioboom-01a01248-db62-78fc-915b-10149886739aTue, 18 Aug 2026 00:32:39 +0000John Batchelor Show.Malcolm Hoenlein provides an overview of the October 27th Israeli election, explaining the complex "list" voting system and Netanyahu's challenges. He discusses the "Board of Peace" negotiations, stressing that the central hurdle remains Hamas's...1071false81295fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1295-janatyn-sayeh-explores-the-secret-plan-of-iranian-hardliners-to-escalate-regional-conflict-and-raise-costs-for-the-united-state--74701897audioboom-01a01246-06e0-71d6-b4d2-52cc47eea454Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:29:33 +0000John Batchelor Show.Janatyn Sayeh explores the "secret plan" of Iranian hardliners to escalate regional conflict and raise costs for the United States. He notes that while the Iranian economy is an existential vulnerability, the regime is willing to ride out sanctions to...543false81295fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1294-bridget-toomey-analyzes-the-reawakening-of-the-yemeni-civil-war-noting-that-the-houthis-are-launching-fresh-offensives-to-seize--74701907audioboom-01a01243-c4ff-7923-8c31-5f72a495b85eTue, 18 Aug 2026 00:27:05 +0000John Batchelor Show.Bridget Toomey analyzes the reawakening of the Yemeni Civil War, noting that the Houthis are launching fresh offensives to seize the Red Sea coast and the Bab el-Mandeb choke point. While the Houthis claim to target Saudiinterests, their primary focus...639false81294fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1293-bill-roggio-reflects-on-the-five-year-anniversary-of-the-2021-afghanistan-withdrawal-highlighting-the-accuracy-of-the-maps-he-bu--74701906audioboom-01a01241-0e35-7f4a-a98b-4f7c15bb4b88Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:24:08 +0000John Batchelor Show.Bill Roggio reflects on the five-year anniversary of the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal, highlighting the accuracy of the maps he built that predicted the Taliban's takeover. He describes the withdrawal as disorganized, noting there was zero plan for the...1071false81293fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1292-padraic-scanlan-multi-part-part-two-padraic-scanlan-examines-the-british-government-s-response-to-the-great-famine-highlight--74701940audioboom-01a00d82-dd71-7b57-92a3-8764f3bbb01bMon, 17 Aug 2026 02:17:55 +0000John Batchelor Show.Padraic Scanlan — Multi-Part, Part Two: Padraic Scanlan examines the British government's response to the Great Famine, highlighting how ideological commitments to free trade and to civilizing the poor exacerbated the tragedy. Prime Minister Robert...2216false81292fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1291-padraic-scanlan-multi-part-part-one-padraic-scanlan-explores-the-deep-seated-historical-and-economic-causes-of-the-great-iris--74702005audioboom-01a00d7f-ec08-748a-a395-fbd2cd21ac54Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:14:41 +0000John Batchelor Show.Padraic Scanlan — Multi-Part, Part One: Padraic Scanlan explores the deep-seated historical and economic causes of the Great Irish Famine, beginning with the haunting folk memory of Queen Victoria's visit to Skibbereen, a village that became an icon...2224false81291fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1291-gary-rivlin-multi-part-part-two-gary-rivlin-turns-to-the-clash-of-ideologies-and-corporate-power-plays-defining-the-current-a--74701935audioboom-01a00d72-0017-7113-99db-cd2da8307299Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:59:29 +0000John Batchelor Show.Gary Rivlin — Multi-Part, Part Two: Gary Rivlin turns to the clash of ideologies and corporate power plays defining the current AI era. Rivlin details the divide between accelerationists, who believe AI progress should not be hindered by regulation,...2231false81291fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1290-gary-rivlin-multi-part-part-one-gary-rivlin-author-of-ai-valley-microsoft-google-and-the-trillion-dollar-race-to-cash-in--74701874audioboom-01a00d6c-121a-7bbc-93d9-16f4f243ade9Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:53:00 +0000John Batchelor Show.Gary Rivlin — Multi-Part, Part One: Gary Rivlin, author of AI Valley: Microsoft, Google, and the Trillion-Dollar Race to Cash In on Artificial Intelligence, explores the origins and personalities driving the modern artificial intelligence revolution....2242false81290fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1289-londinium-chronicles-multi-part-part-three-gaius-john-batchelor-and-germanicus-michael-vlahos-close-with-the-death-of-dip--74701933audioboom-01a00d5d-05b1-7879-b9ff-122d8378fdccMon, 17 Aug 2026 01:36:34 +0000John Batchelor Show.Londinium Chronicles — Multi-Part, Part Three: Gaius (John Batchelor) and Germanicus (Michael Vlahos) close with the death of diplomacy as a geopolitical tool. Gaius provides a detailed historical account of the Japanese surrender in 1945, noting that...964false81289fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1288-londinium-chronicles-multi-part-part-two-gaius-john-batchelor-and-germanicus-michael-vlahos-turn-to-the-ragged-ends-of-wa--74701995audioboom-01a00d5a-7aa7-7f93-80a6-d3e0daa2bef2Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:33:48 +0000John Batchelor Show.Londinium Chronicles — Multi-Part, Part Two: Gaius (John Batchelor) and Germanicus (Michael Vlahos) turn to the ragged ends of wars and the long-term consequences of current strategic decisions. Germanicus argues that by handcrafting the war in...1081false81288fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1287-londinium-chronicles-multi-part-part-one-gaius-john-batchelor-and-germanicus-michael-vlahos-meet-in-the-wine-bar-in-londi--74701938audioboom-01a00d52-a8bc-7de6-88c5-41a1c0ddf502Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:25:15 +0000John Batchelor Show.Londinium Chronicles — Multi-Part, Part One: Gaius (John Batchelor) and Germanicus (Michael Vlahos) meet in the wine bar in Londinium, 92 AD, where they are overseeing its expansion during a rainy summer. They discuss a potential partnership with a...1363false81287fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1286-jeremy-zakis-jeremy-zakis-details-the-melodrama-and-unexpected-struggles-of-the-australian-cricket-team-during-their-series-agai--74701922audioboom-01a00d3e-06f5-7f35-8a50-51ef50196211Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:02:43 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jeremy Zakis: Jeremy Zakis details the melodrama and unexpected struggles of the Australian cricket team during their series against Bangladesh in Darwin. Despite playing on home soil, the Australians fell significantly behind, leading to visible...337false81286fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1285-jeremy-zakis-jeremy-zakis-explains-that-australia-is-entering-a-super-el-nino-cycle-exacerbated-by-a-positive-indian-ocean-dipo--74702012audioboom-01a00d3b-e6dd-7585-b427-f7c41e3f20cbMon, 17 Aug 2026 01:00:24 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jeremy Zakis: Jeremy Zakis explains that Australia is entering a super El Niño cycle, exacerbated by a positive Indian Ocean Dipole that dries out the continent. He warns that recent winter rain has fueled undergrowth that will soon become tinder-dry...1601false81285fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1285-jeff-bliss-california-is-currently-contending-with-an-early-start-to-the-wildfire-season-a-period-dubbed-dirty-august-by-expert--74701936audioboom-01a008ac-aa93-7bda-bf84-5e238181dcaeSun, 16 Aug 2026 03:45:28 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jeff Bliss: California is currently contending with an early start to the wildfire season, a period dubbed Dirty August by experts. Jeff Bliss highlights three major blazes: the Timber Fire, the Bug Fire, and the MP 18 Fire. The Timber Fire in...580false81285fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1284-keach-hagey-keach-hagey-author-of-the-optimist-sam-altman-openai-and-the-race-to-invent-the-future-explores-the-rise--74701929audioboom-01a00892-91d4-779e-85af-c00ef8fff36dSun, 16 Aug 2026 03:16:58 +0000John Batchelor Show.Keach Hagey: Keach Hagey, author of The Optimist: Sam Altman, OpenAI, and the Race to Invent the Future, explores the rise of Sam Altman and the founding of OpenAI, which launched in 2015 as a nonprofit research lab aimed at developing artificial...2249false81284fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1283-james-romm-multi-part-part-two-professor-james-romm-details-the-violent-collapse-of-the-dionysian-dynasty-and-its-influence-o--74701876audioboom-01a00877-03f8-7531-98ce-deeb50ad3a58Sun, 16 Aug 2026 02:46:52 +0000John Batchelor Show.James Romm — Multi-Part, Part Two: Professor James Romm details the violent collapse of the Dionysian dynasty and its influence on Plato's writing. Following a falling out and exile, Dion launched an invasion to liberate Syracuse. However, his rule...2246false81283fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1282-james-romm-multi-part-part-one-professor-james-romm-author-of-plato-and-the-tyrant-the-fall-of-greece-s-greatest-dynasty-an--74701947audioboom-01a00871-4b76-79ef-b5cf-f88d7826119bSun, 16 Aug 2026 02:40:37 +0000John Batchelor Show.James Romm — Multi-Part, Part One: Professor James Romm, author of Plato and the Tyrant: The Fall of Greece's Greatest Dynasty and the Making of a Philosophic Masterpiece, discusses the rise of the Dionysian dynasty in fourth-century BCE Syracuse,...2260false81282fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1281-josiah-osgood-multi-part-part-two-professor-josiah-osgood-continues-with-58-bce-when-the-rivals-took-separate-paths-cato-we--74701889audioboom-01a00854-6785-75e0-b266-34d47cbd913eSun, 16 Aug 2026 02:09:04 +0000John Batchelor Show.Josiah Osgood — Multi-Part, Part Two: Professor Josiah Osgood continues with 58 BCE, when the rivals took separate paths; Cato went to Cyprus to model honest administration while Caesar sought military glory in Gaul. The death of Julia, Caesar's...2354false81281fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1281-josiah-osgood-multi-part-part-one-professor-josiah-osgood-author-of-uncommon-wrath-how-caesar-and-cato-s-deadly-rivalry-des--74701888audioboom-01a00852-703c-79dc-9848-612028b830beSun, 16 Aug 2026 02:06:55 +0000John Batchelor Show.Josiah Osgood — Multi-Part, Part One: Professor Josiah Osgood, author of Uncommon Wrath: How Caesar and Cato's Deadly Rivalry Destroyed the Roman Republic, begins in 64 BCE, when Cato and Caesar briefly cooperated in the murder courts to penalize...2359false81281fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1280-michael-mcfaul-multi-part-part-two-michael-mcfaul-a-stanford-professor-and-former-us-ambassador-to-russia-continues-his-dis--74701949audioboom-01a00841-1b46-7574-b04d-de22fb700c87Sun, 16 Aug 2026 01:47:59 +0000John Batchelor Show.Michael McFaul — Multi-Part, Part Two: Michael McFaul, a Stanford professor and former US Ambassador to Russia, continues his discussion of Autocrats Versus Democrats: China, Russia, America, and the New Global Disorder, shifting to modern Putinism...2229false81280fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1279-michael-mcfaul-multi-part-part-one-michael-mcfaul-a-stanford-professor-and-former-us-ambassador-to-russia-details-his-book--74701930audioboom-01a0083e-a652-722c-84d6-b0ff5755a080Sun, 16 Aug 2026 01:45:18 +0000John Batchelor Show.Michael McFaul — Multi-Part, Part One: Michael McFaul, a Stanford professor and former US Ambassador to Russia, details his book Autocrats Versus Democrats: China, Russia, America, and the New Global Disorder. In Part One, McFaul examines historical...2251false81279fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1278-robert-cwiklik-multi-part-part-two-robert-cwiklik-author-of-sheridan-s-secret-mission-how-the-south-won-the-war-after-the-c--74702023audioboom-01a0082d-19b8-72d7-b4cf-bc47acf18eb8Sun, 16 Aug 2026 01:26:08 +0000John Batchelor Show.Robert Cwiklik — Multi-Part, Part Two: Robert Cwiklik, author of Sheridan's Secret Mission: How the South Won the War After the Civil War, continues with General Philip Sheridan's response, specifically his Banditti telegram proposing military trials...1181false81278fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1278-robert-cwiklik-multi-part-part-one-robert-cwiklik-author-of-sheridan-s-secret-mission-how-the-south-won-the-war-after-the-c--74701948audioboom-01a0082a-eea3-700f-8922-69f6c6d3c6e4Sun, 16 Aug 2026 01:23:46 +0000John Batchelor Show.Robert Cwiklik — Multi-Part, Part One: Robert Cwiklik, author of Sheridan's Secret Mission: How the South Won the War After the Civil War, explores how the Union's victory was undone by Southern resistance and Northern political retreat. Part One...2237false81278fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1277-table-of-contents-the-john-batchelor-show-8-14-2026-jeff-bliss-discusses-the-severe-threats-posed-by-a-potential-super-el-nino--74701993audioboom-01a002e6-c7c7-7faf-bc45-0569bf19d50eSat, 15 Aug 2026 00:51:13 +0000John Batchelor Show.TABLE OF CONTENTS THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 8-14-2026.Jeff Bliss discusses the severe threats posed by a potential "super El Niño," which could lead to massive coastal erosion, mudslides, and heavy rains in Los Angeles, similar to the damage seen in...414false81277fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1276-angela-difulvio-explains-a-theoretical-method-for-detecting-nuclear-weapons-in-low-earth-orbit-to-prevent-catastrophes-like-the-1--74701944audioboom-01a002e0-fc3c-7074-ab21-132399418a4fSat, 15 Aug 2026 00:44:53 +0000John Batchelor Show.Angela DiFulvio explains a theoretical method for detecting nuclear weapons in low Earth orbit to prevent catastrophes like the 1962 Starfish Prime experiment, which destroyed a third of existing satellites. She describes an "inspector" satellite...1177false81276fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1275-henry-sokolski-examines-the-golden-dome-a-proposed-185-billion-space-based-missile-defense-project-that-mirrors-the-cold-war--74701943audioboom-01a002dd-4945-7e2e-ac24-a3f3a0c55d58Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:40:51 +0000John Batchelor Show.Henry Sokolski examines the "Golden Dome," a proposed $185 billion space-based missile defense project that mirrors the Cold War-era SDI. He warns that the program's lack of transparency is "suicidal" for its funding, as Congress remains in the dark...1071false81275fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1274-alex-wright-author-of-empire-of-ink-the-printers-rogues-and-radicals-who-invented-the-american-newspaper-part-one-wright-re--74702016audioboom-01a002db-0ae2-7bf0-9c84-275e88ef2c93Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:38:24 +0000John Batchelor Show.Alex Wright, author of Empire of Ink: The Printers, Rogues, and Radicals Who Invented the American Newspaper, Part One: Wright recounts the history of American newspapers, focusing on the Civil War's impact on journalism. He highlights George...2251false81274fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1273-bob-zimmerman-details-the-robotic-mission-by-startup-catalyst-to-rescue-nasa-s-swift-space-telescope-utilizing-innovative-softwa--74701946audioboom-01a002d7-4d40-7136-9d3f-11b6a94d8161Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:34:19 +0000John Batchelor Show.Bob Zimmerman details the robotic mission by startup Catalyst to rescue NASA's Swift Space Telescope, utilizing innovative software to maneuver a servicing craft despite thruster failures. He highlights SpaceX's massive Starshipproduction line in Boca...1181false81273fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1272-lorenzo-fiori-describes-a-disaster-situation-in-europe-caused-by-severe-drought-and-record-heat-with-water-restrictions-implem--74702003audioboom-01a002d3-4d23-7d99-a76e-0548d3792f36Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:29:57 +0000John Batchelor Show.Lorenzo Fiori describes a "disaster" situation in Europe caused by severe drought and record heat, with water restrictions implemented in Swiss towns and critically low levels in northern Italy's Po River. The drought has turned the normally green...538false81272fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1271-jim-mctague-provides-a-report-on-the-mixed-economy-of-lancaster-county-pennsylvania-observing-that-retail-activity-is-picking--74701928Jim McTague provides a report on the "mixed" economy of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, observing that retail activity is picking up due to back-to-school shopping despite inflationary pressures. He notes that discount giants like Costco are packed as shoppers seek relief from high prices, while tourism traffic at local hotels and amusement parks has lightened midweek. McTague also highlights local opposition to data centers, making them a contentious political issue for upcoming elections. A central focus is the "Heritage Paris" patisserie at Park City Mall, where a French chef sells premium handcrafted pastries. McTague describes high-end offerings like the "Popcorn Illusion" pastry priced at $17.95, illustrating a market for luxury food even in a cautious economy. He humorously recounts his own difficulty resisting these treats while on a low-carb diet, emphasizing that the shop is a significant draw for local residents. (3)]]>audioboom-01a002cf-d242-70b4-b922-9c02c17032dcSat, 15 Aug 2026 00:26:09 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jim McTague provides a report on the "mixed" economy of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, observing that retail activity is picking up due to back-to-school shopping despite inflationary pressures. He notes that discount giants like Costco are packed as...Jim McTague provides a report on the "mixed" economy of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, observing that retail activity is picking up due to back-to-school shopping despite inflationary pressures. He notes that discount giants like Costco are packed as shoppers seek relief from high prices, while tourism traffic at local hotels and amusement parks has lightened midweek. McTague also highlights local opposition to data centers, making them a contentious political issue for upcoming elections. A central focus is the "Heritage Paris" patisserie at Park City Mall, where a French chef sells premium handcrafted pastries. McTague describes high-end offerings like the "Popcorn Illusion" pastry priced at $17.95, illustrating a market for luxury food even in a cautious economy. He humorously recounts his own difficulty resisting these treats while on a low-carb diet, emphasizing that the shop is a significant draw for local residents. (3)]]>533false81271fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1270-gene-marks-shares-insights-from-white-house-advisor-kevin-hassett-regarding-the-validity-of-government-economic-data-with-hasset--74702007audioboom-01a002cd-a560-7620-b0ef-3fc0397e321eSat, 15 Aug 2026 00:23:46 +0000John Batchelor Show.Gene Marks shares insights from White House advisor Kevin Hassett regarding the validity of government economic data, with Hassett favoring durable goods orders and unemployment claims over revised surveys. Marks reports a generally positive outlook...1181false81270fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1269-jeff-bliss-discusses-the-severe-threats-posed-by-a-potential-super-el-nino-which-could-lead-to-massive-coastal-erosion-mudsli--74702017audioboom-01a002cb-808b-7fa0-abb1-9527716f180fSat, 15 Aug 2026 00:21:26 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jeff Bliss discusses the severe threats posed by a potential "super El Niño," which could lead to massive coastal erosion, mudslides, and heavy rains in Los Angeles, similar to the damage seen in previous severe weather years. He also reports on...1071false81269fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1268-table-of-contents-the-john-batchelor-show-8-13-2026-anatol-lieven-the-discussion-highlights-a-dystopian-shift-in-modern-naval--74701882audioboom-019ffdce-3849-7a47-a989-566997997103Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:06:17 +0000John Batchelor Show.TABLE OF CONTENTS THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-13-2026.Anatol Lieven: The discussion highlights a dystopian shift in modern naval combat, where the Russian ghost fleet employs Mad Max tactics, using netting and spikes, to defend against Ukrainian drone...353false81268fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1267-evan-ellis-us-army-war-college-and-a-state-department-voice-professor-evan-ellis-provides-a-comprehensive-update-on-latin-ameri--74701939audioboom-019ffdbf-7dfa-74f2-990e-0573c31937f1Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:50:12 +0000John Batchelor Show.Evan Ellis, US Army War College and a State Department voice: Professor Evan Ellis provides a comprehensive update on Latin American stability, starting with Chile's President Kast, who is tackling immigration and the rise of gangs such as Tren de...2251false81267fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1266-alex-wright-multi-part-part-one-alex-wright-author-of-empire-of-ink-the-printers-and-radicals-who-invented-the-american-new--74701958audioboom-019ffdbc-4e4d-7603-a229-fd27ba121825Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:46:43 +0000John Batchelor Show.Alex Wright — Multi-Part, Part One: Alex Wright, author of Empire of Ink: The Printers and Radicals Who Invented the American Newspaper, details the uniquely American invention of the newspaper, beginning with Mary Katherine Goddard's printing of the...2251false81266fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1265-graham-mcaleer-pope-leo-has-issued-a-bold-encyclical-addressing-the-ethical-and-social-threats-posed-by-artificial-intelligence--74701951audioboom-019ffdb7-8345-7aaa-9aea-5385b4d3cb0dFri, 14 Aug 2026 00:41:29 +0000John Batchelor Show.Graham McAleer: Pope Leo has issued a bold encyclical addressing the ethical and social threats posed by artificial intelligence. Graham McAleer explains that the Pope uses the biblical image of Nimrod and the Tower of Babel to characterize AI as a...1181false81265fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1264-craig-unger-craig-unger-explores-a-sidetracked-fbi-counterintelligence-investigation-into-donald-trump-s-decades-long-ties-to-ru--74701967audioboom-019ffdb4-fb26-75f9-8c87-a98b3ab048acFri, 14 Aug 2026 00:38:43 +0000John Batchelor Show.Craig Unger: Craig Unger explores a sidetracked FBI counterintelligence investigation into Donald Trump's decades-long ties to Russian interests. Unlike criminal inquiries, counterintelligence investigations focus on national security breaches and the...1071false81264fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1263-veronique-de-rugy-veronique-de-rugy-critiques-the-merchant-marine-act-of-1920-commonly-known-as-the-jones-act-which-requires-c--74702002audioboom-019ffdb2-f0ba-7c10-860f-1bb21da8016dFri, 14 Aug 2026 00:36:30 +0000John Batchelor Show.Veronique de Rugy: Veronique de Rugy critiques the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, commonly known as the Jones Act, which requires cargo moved between American ports to be transported on ships that are US-built, US-owned, and US-crewed. Originally...536false81263fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1262-mary-anastasia-o-grady-wall-street-journal-editorial-board-venezuela-is-grappling-with-the-aftermath-of-severe-earthquakes-whil--74701953audioboom-019ffdb0-e79d-7d77-9731-f4bdfcc88ae1Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:34:16 +0000John Batchelor Show.Mary Anastasia O'Grady, Wall Street Journal editorial board: Venezuela is grappling with the aftermath of severe earthquakes while navigating a complex political transition under the Trump administration's influence. Despite increased oil production,...645false81262fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1261-anatol-lieven-the-discussion-highlights-a-dystopian-shift-in-modern-naval-combat-where-the-russian-ghost-fleet-employs-mad-max--74702026audioboom-019ffdaf-3597-70d7-b4ca-b8df8557e5d1Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:32:25 +0000John Batchelor Show.Anatol Lieven: The discussion highlights a dystopian shift in modern naval combat, where the Russian ghost fleet employs Mad Max tactics, using netting and spikes, to defend against Ukrainian drone attacks. Anatol Lieven describes a global spread of...1071false81261fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1260-table-of-contents-the-john-batchelor-show-8-12-2026-michael-bernstam-michael-bernstam-discusses-a-critical-shortage-of-refin--74701945audioboom-019ff8b8-d5dc-7679-88f1-d15576029a90Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:24:50 +0000John Batchelor Show.TABLE OF CONTENTS, THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-12-2026Michael Bernstam: Michael Bernstam discusses a critical shortage of refined products such as diesel and gasoline, noting that global supply has dropped by 8.3 million barrels per day. While crude...416false81260fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1260-bob-zimmerman-bob-zimmerman-discusses-the-progress-of-commercial-space-ventures-highlighting-rocket-lab-s-new-contract-for-its--74701890audioboom-019ff8a9-b1c8-736f-a65f-4942872bea40Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:08:18 +0000John Batchelor Show.Bob Zimmerman: Bob Zimmerman discusses the progress of commercial space ventures, highlighting Rocket Lab's new contract for its reusable Neutron rocket. He explains how companies such as SpaceX are developing recoverable capsules for in-space...1181false81260fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1259-simon-constable-simon-constable-reports-on-rising-commodity-prices-with-brent-crude-reaching-89-per-barrel-and-european-gas-pr--74701960audioboom-019ff8a6-ded3-7ade-b295-1576da392290Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:05:13 +0000John Batchelor Show.Simon Constable: Simon Constable reports on rising commodity prices, with Brent crude reaching $89 per barrel and European gas prices surging 18 percent. He discusses the recent change in UK government, where new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has...1071false81259fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1258-admiral-mark-montgomery-admiral-mark-montgomery-details-the-growing-cyber-and-hybrid-warfare-cooperation-within-the-axis-of-aggr--74701952audioboom-019ff8a2-73ca-7a86-b49c-2659e14f33a9Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:00:23 +0000John Batchelor Show.Admiral Mark Montgomery: Admiral Mark Montgomery details the growing cyber and hybrid warfare cooperation within the axis of aggressors: China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. This cooperation often involves criminal actors sharing attack techniques...510false81258fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1257-cliff-may-cliff-may-argues-that-islamism-is-not-being-studied-with-the-rigor-that-communism-once-received-during-the-cold-war-h--74701964audioboom-019ff89f-6fa4-793e-bd93-1586f1d4e928Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:57:06 +0000John Batchelor Show.Cliff May: Cliff May argues that Islamism is not being studied with the rigor that communism once received during the Cold War. He observes that many university Middle East studies departments, funded by foreign interests such as Qatar, have become...672false81257fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1257-peter-huessy-peter-huessy-examines-the-fragile-state-of-nuclear-deterrence-as-russia-conducts-drills-for-tactical-nuclear-weapon--74701969audioboom-019ff89d-ce94-7186-bf67-5057ba36abc2Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:55:19 +0000John Batchelor Show.Peter Huessy: Peter Huessy examines the fragile state of nuclear deterrence as Russia conducts drills for tactical nuclear weapons. He warns that the US is behind the eight ball regarding theater nuclear options, possessing only gravity bombs while...1071false81257fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1256-charles-burton-charles-burton-provides-insight-into-the-annual-beidaihe-retreat-where-chinese-leaders-meet-secretly-to-decide-t--74701977audioboom-019ff899-73d1-72a1-9885-2305e0772b1cThu, 13 Aug 2026 00:50:33 +0000John Batchelor Show.Charles Burton: Charles Burton provides insight into the annual Beidaihe retreat, where Chinese leaders meet secretly to decide the party's direction. This year's focus is on a failing domestic economy, including a collapsed housing market and...1181false81256fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1255-mark-clifford-mark-clifford-discusses-the-ongoing-detention-of-british-citizen-and-entrepreneur-jimmy-lai-in-hong-kong-while-ch--74702010audioboom-019ff895-2620-7670-a15b-dd255aaa8309Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:45:51 +0000John Batchelor Show.Mark Clifford: Mark Clifford discusses the ongoing detention of British citizen and entrepreneur Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong. While China recently released a Protestant pastor, Xi Jinping reportedly remains determined that Lai, a fervent Catholic and...542false81255fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1254-captain-james-fanell-captain-james-fanell-reports-on-china-s-escalating-campaign-to-annex-international-waters-east-of-taiwan-f--74701911audioboom-019ff893-10dc-7c56-8f5b-e3f8b4f73871Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:43:35 +0000John Batchelor Show.Captain James Fanell: Captain James Fanell reports on China's escalating campaign to annex international waters east of Taiwan. For the first time, Chinese vessels are interrogating ships on the high seas, an outrageous violation of maritime norms....529false81254fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1253-michael-lucchese-michael-lucchese-explores-the-history-and-modern-return-of-isolationism-within-american-politics-particularly--74702011audioboom-019ff891-7f53-76d6-b9fe-39970e8579dfThu, 13 Aug 2026 00:41:52 +0000John Batchelor Show.Michael Lucchese: Michael Lucchese explores the history and modern return of isolationism within American politics, particularly the Republican Party. He characterizes isolationism as a short-sighted avoidance of global affairs that often coincides...1181false81253fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1252-michael-bernstam-michael-bernstam-discusses-a-critical-shortage-of-refined-products-such-as-diesel-and-gasoline-noting-that-glo--74701913audioboom-019ff88f-00fa-7b9f-af1e-f5c1cee1c520Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:39:09 +0000John Batchelor Show.Michael Bernstam: Michael Bernstam discusses a critical shortage of refined products such as diesel and gasoline, noting that global supply has dropped by 8.3 million barrels per day. While crude oil is available, refining capacity in the US and...1071false81252fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1251-table-of-contents-john-batchelor-show-8-11-2-26-mary-kissel-discusses-north-korea-s-transformation-into-a-critical-military-su--74701912audioboom-019ff394-8dbe-74c1-8370-76c3ce534f31Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:27:06 +0000John Batchelor Show.TABLE OF CONTENTS, JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-11-2-26Mary Kissel discusses North Korea's transformation into a critical military supplier for Russia's war in Ukraine, providing ballistic missiles and thousands of combat troops. This collaboration...350false81251fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1250-thaddeus-mccotter-analyzes-the-michigan-senate-race-between-mike-rogers-and-abdul-el-sayed-a-rhodes-scholar-supported-by-the-far--74701963audioboom-019ff38a-e50a-70d8-ab52-3b5c4e6b0dc8Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:16:33 +0000John Batchelor Show.Thaddeus McCotter analyzes the Michigan Senate race between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed, a Rhodes Scholar supported by the far-left DSA. El-Sayed's primary victory over the Democratic establishment highlights the growing influence of "woke"...661false81250fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1249-samuel-ben-ur-and-bill-roggio-discuss-the-board-of-peace-plan-for-post-war-gaza-which-proposes-a-civilian-palestinian-governme--74702021audioboom-019ff387-4247-7dae-b02f-ed1686addb62Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:12:35 +0000John Batchelor Show.Samuel Ben-Ur and Bill Roggio discuss the "Board of Peace" plan for post-war Gaza, which proposes a civilian Palestinian government overseen by international forces. A significant impasse remains: Israel refuses to withdraw until Hamas is disarmed,...520false81249fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1248-v--74701971audioboom-019ff384-c8fe-7d61-b7a7-d9c417a01ab9Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:09:53 +0000John Batchelor Show.Ahmad Sharawi explains that Russia has secured its military foothold in Syria through a new memorandum of understanding with the Al-Shara government. Russia will maintain access to vital maritime and aerial bases for its operations in the...543false81248fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1247-veronique-de-rugy-critiques-the-trump-administration-s-shift-toward-socialism-on-the-right-evidenced-by-the-government-taking--74702019audioboom-019ff37c-2028-72bd-a8ed-9fda1a225475Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:00:25 +0000John Batchelor Show.Veronique de Rugy critiques the Trump administration's shift toward "socialism on the right," evidenced by the government taking ownership stakes in private companies like Intel. Often justified by national security, these interventions mirror...529false81247fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1247-gregory-copley-evaluates-the-new-mecca-joint-defense-agreement-between-saudi-arabia-turkey-and-pakistan-which-aims-to-counte--74702033audioboom-019ff37a-0270-7a8d-9ed6-794ba3fcec72Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:58:06 +0000John Batchelor Show.Gregory Copley evaluates the new "Mecca Joint Defense Agreement" between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, which aims to counter Iranian influence despite mutual distrust among the members. The discussion also explores the massive transformation of...2252false81247fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1246-joseph-sternberg-observes-that-the-current-election-cycle-lacks-substantial-policy-agendas-as-both-major-parties-focus-on-politi--74701974audioboom-019ff36f-1ec9-7da5-ab70-ff0d731e0186Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:46:13 +0000John Batchelor Show.Joseph Sternberg observes that the current election cycle lacks substantial policy agendas, as both major parties focus on political theater rather than governing. Congress has increasingly outsourced its legislative authority to the executive branch,...1181false81246fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1246-liz-peek-analyzes-the-resilience-of-the-u-s-economy-where-strong-consumer-spending-and-business-optimism-persist-despite-high-o--74701985audioboom-019ff36c-d580-7c6f-abd7-3e63d147dd4dWed, 12 Aug 2026 00:43:43 +0000John Batchelor Show.Liz Peek analyzes the resilience of the U.S. economy, where strong consumer spending and business optimism persist despite high oil prices and stagnant job growth. While the Fed weighs interest rate hikes to curb inflation, a "wealth effect" from a...1072false81246fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1245-jonathan-schanzer-discusses-the-opaque-leadership-within-iran-noting-the-supreme-leader-s-prolonged-absence-and-the-irgc-s-tight--74701979audioboom-019ff369-090d-7367-be69-c9ddf0a9af49Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:39:34 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jonathan Schanzer discusses the opaque leadership within Iran, noting the Supreme Leader's prolonged absence and the IRGC's tightening grip on power. The regime appears sclerotic, relying on aging loyalists while forcing the U.S. to remain engaged in...1181false81245fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1245-mary-kissel-examines-north-korea-s-emergence-as-a-critical-military-supplier-for-russia-providing-ballistic-missiles-and-combat--74702030audioboom-019ff366-dbc0-76fc-b00c-a5b343bac621Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:37:12 +0000John Batchelor Show.Mary Kissel examines North Korea's emergence as a critical military supplier for Russia, providing ballistic missiles and combat troops to aid Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine. This partnership integrates Pyongyang into a broader "axis of tyranny"...1072false81245fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1244-table-of-contents-john-batchelor-show-8-10-2026-john-hardie-reports-north-korea-is-deploying-a-specialized-unit-equipped-with--74701916audioboom-019fee69-ba8d-7a68-b1ce-663d0aca3294Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:22:13 +0000John Batchelor Show.TABLE OF CONTENTS JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-10-2026.John Hardie reports North Korea is deploying a specialized unit equipped with KN-23 and KN-24 short-range ballistic missiles to assist Russia's war efforts. This shipment, potentially totaling 120...464false81244fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1243-bill-gertz-reports-a-pentagon-official-s-attendance-at-a-people-s-liberation-army-pla-celebration-has-sparked-fears-of-a-defea--74701917audioboom-019fee61-a1aa-7849-bf3a-56d72de5eec9Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:13:23 +0000John Batchelor Show.Bill Gertz reports a Pentagon official's attendance at a People's Liberation Army (PLA) celebration has sparked fears of a "defeatist" accommodation policy toward Beijing. Critics argue that seeking "respectful relations" with a Leninist regime is...602false81243fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/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-at--74701973audioboom-019fee5c-7f21-7c02-801e-1266c88429c8Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:07:46 +0000John Batchelor Show.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...579false81242fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1242-conrad-black-reports-prime-minister-mark-carney-is-under-pressure-to-revitalize-canada-s-economy-16-months-after-his-election-de--74702022audioboom-019fee5a-bf20-7c51-85a9-55e4251ed5dbTue, 11 Aug 2026 01:05:52 +0000John Batchelor Show.Conrad Black reports Prime Minister Mark Carney is under pressure to revitalize Canada's economy 16 months after his election. Despite being a "treasure house" of resources, Canada suffers from lengthy project delays caused by redundant provincial...540false81242fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1241-janatyn-sayeh-analyzes-the-appointment-of-mohsen-rezaei-an-original-irgc-veteran-to-the-supreme-national-security-council-sign--74701988V]]>audioboom-019fee56-a576-74bc-b6e5-72ac4eb49b3cTue, 11 Aug 2026 01:01:23 +0000John Batchelor Show.Janatyn Sayeh analyzes the appointment of Mohsen Rezaei, an original IRGC veteran, to the Supreme National Security Council, signaling a return to hardline, ideologically driven decision-making in Tehran. Rezaei, linked to past international...V]]>517false81241fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1240-edmund-fitton-brown-describes-the-houthis-methodical-campaign-likely-coordinated-with-iran-to-intimidate-saudi-arabia-and-prev--74702037audioboom-019fee55-5045-752c-9e12-aca8e6461a7bTue, 11 Aug 2026 00:59:55 +0000John Batchelor Show.Edmund Fitton-Brown describes the Houthis' methodical campaign, likely coordinated with Iran, to intimidate Saudi Arabia and prevent its entry into the Abraham Accords. Recent strikes on Mocha and Jazan highlight a resurgence of the 12-year-old Yemeni...1181false81240fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1239-bridget-toomey-reports-the-houthis-have-escalated-their-regional-campaign-by-striking-saudi-arabia-s-jazan-refinery-demonstrat--74701954audioboom-019fee50-8856-75e5-aa8a-10e1aa218d87Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:54:42 +0000John Batchelor Show.Bridget Toomey reports the Houthis have escalated their regional campaign by striking Saudi Arabia's Jazan refinery, demonstrating their ability to disrupt global energy markets despite recent defense pacts. Within Yemen, the Houthis are intensifying...1057false81239fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1238-mariam-wahba-reports-the-sudanese-civil-war-between-the-sudanese-armed-forces-saf-and-the-rapid-support-forces-rsf-now-enter--74702029audioboom-019fee49-0459-7de1-a4b8-d5d000e6f82cTue, 11 Aug 2026 00:46:30 +0000John Batchelor Show.Mariam Wahba reports the Sudanese civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), now entering its fourth year, has left over 400,000 dead. The conflict has evolved into a complex proxy war; the UAE supports the...538false81238fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1237-david-daoud-explains-iran-is-currently-leveraging-negotiations-with-the-u-s-to-secure-a-ceasefire-that-protects-hezbollah-from-f--74702031audioboom-019fee46-1442-78da-9ef9-0c67d3ad9d13Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:43:17 +0000John Batchelor Show.David Daoud explains Iran is currently leveraging negotiations with the U.S. to secure a ceasefire that protects Hezbollah from further Israeli military pressure while allowing the group to rebuild. Critics argue that U.S. security assistance to the...643false81237fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1236-malcolm-hoenlein-discusses-a-new-mutual-defense-pact-between-saudi-arabia-turkey-and-pakistan-that-has-emerged-to-counter-irani--74701992audioboom-019fee40-79dd-7237-86a5-0331ba5bc8a3Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:37:10 +0000John Batchelor Show.Malcolm Hoenlein discusses a new mutual defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan that has emerged to counter Iranian influence and the Muslim Brotherhood. Meanwhile, in Gaza, empirical data from UNICEF and the WHO challenges...1057false81236fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1235-ernesto-araujo-and-alejandro-pena-esclusa-report-venezuelan-negotiators-have-established-a-timeline-for-a-political-transition-a--74701994audioboom-019fee3e-aa92-7b1e-8371-a621db1730c3Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:35:11 +0000John Batchelor Show.Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa report Venezuelan negotiators have established a timeline for a political transition, aiming to restore rights and select new electoral authorities by December. However, there are significant concerns...1181false81235fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1234-john-hardie-reports-north-korea-is-deploying-a-specialized-unit-equipped-with-kn-23-and-kn-24-short-range-ballistic-missiles-to-a--74701987audioboom-019fee3d-40d6-71b4-bdc7-6fe7ab678de3Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:33:39 +0000John Batchelor Show.John Hardie reports North Korea is deploying a specialized unit equipped with KN-23 and KN-24 short-range ballistic missiles to assist Russia's war efforts. This shipment, potentially totaling 120 missiles, significantly bolsters Russia's magazine...1071false81234fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1233-christopher-mason-a-geneticist-and-nasa-investigator-and-author-of-the-next-500-years-engineering-life-to-reach-new-worlds-out--74702032audioboom-019fe95c-b4ea-7a48-934a-5b18e24edc37Mon, 10 Aug 2026 01:49:54 +0000John Batchelor Show.Christopher Mason, a geneticist and NASA investigator and author of The Next 500 Years: Engineering Life to Reach New Worlds, outlines a 500-year plan to enable human survival beyond Earth. Central to his vision is the deontogenic ethical framework,...2334false81233fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1232-gaius-and-germanicus-reflecting-on-roman-sophistication-the-hosts-contrast-their-world-s-vigiles-and-urban-planning-with-the-sq--74701975audioboom-019fe953-7546-7fe4-a9a3-6bdf68909297Mon, 10 Aug 2026 01:39:48 +0000John Batchelor Show.In The Londinium Chronicles, Gaius (John Batchelor) and Germanicus (Michael Vlahos) explore the intersections of Roman history and modern geopolitics.Gaius and Germanicus: Reflecting on Roman sophistication, the hosts conrast their world's vigiles and...1068false81232fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1231-gaius-and-germanicus-the-debate-shifts-to-the-blockade-of-the-strait-of-hormuz-a-financial-bane-that-has-already-cost-nearly-a--74701996audioboom-019fe950-eb7d-775a-9b27-12830b517f9eMon, 10 Aug 2026 01:37:01 +0000John Batchelor Show.In The Londinium Chronicles, Gaius (John Batchelor) and Germanicus (Michael Vlahos) explore the intersections of Roman history and modern geopolitics.Gaius and Germanicus: The debate shifts to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a financial bane...894false81231fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1230-gaius-and-germanicus-in-their-expanding-londinium-wine-bar-the-hosts-discuss-the-unraveling-of-ukraine-germanicus-describes-a--74702043 
and Germanicus: In their expanding Londinium wine bar, the hosts discuss the unraveling of Ukraine. Germanicus describes a strategic bane where Russia utilizes siege tactics to destroy the Ukrainian economy, targeting water treatment plants and fuel hubs. The depletion of US interceptors represents a ballistic bane, allowing missiles to strike with impunity. Germanicus dismisses the new US nuclear strategy as hysteria born from a weak position. (1)]]>audioboom-019fe94c-698b-7ded-bd37-855247049c6aMon, 10 Aug 2026 01:32:06 +0000John Batchelor Show.In The Londinium Chronicles, Gaius (John Batchelor) and Germanicus (Michael Vlahos) explore the intersections of Roman history and modern geopolitics.   and Germanicus: In their expanding Londinium wine bar, the hosts discuss the unraveling of... 
and Germanicus: In their expanding Londinium wine bar, the hosts discuss the unraveling of Ukraine. Germanicus describes a strategic bane where Russia utilizes siege tactics to destroy the Ukrainian economy, targeting water treatment plants and fuel hubs. The depletion of US interceptors represents a ballistic bane, allowing missiles to strike with impunity. Germanicus dismisses the new US nuclear strategy as hysteria born from a weak position. (1)]]>1346false81230fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1229-craig-symonds-part-two-this-phase-of-the-war-focuses-on-the-central-pacific-campaign-beginning-with-the-brutal-amphibious-land--74702046audioboom-019fe93c-55f8-7552-8d08-282bc4f8773aMon, 10 Aug 2026 01:14:33 +0000John Batchelor Show.Craig Symonds, Part Two: This phase of the war focuses on the Central Pacific campaign, beginning with the brutal amphibious landing at Tarawa in 1943, where the Marines had to "invent" amphibious operations under fire. Nimitzcontinued to manage...2370false81229fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1228-craig-symonds-author-of-nimitz-at-war-command-leadership-from-pearl-harbor-to-tokyo-bay-part-one-following-the-devastating-at--74702014audioboom-019fe93a-5798-7474-9626-f2c039703b47Mon, 10 Aug 2026 01:12:22 +0000John Batchelor Show.Craig Symonds, author of Nimitz at War: Command Leadership from Pearl Harbor to Tokyo Bay, Part One: Following the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor, Admiral Chester Nimitz assumed command of the Pacific Fleet with a mission to stabilize a wrecked...2366false81228fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1227-serhii-plokhy-part-two-the-second-part-focuses-on-the-2022-full-scale-invasion-defined-by-putin-s-catastrophic-miscalculation--74701997audioboom-019fe930-8ef9-78b5-9e87-353d11e565f7Mon, 10 Aug 2026 01:01:41 +0000John Batchelor Show.Serhii Plokhy, Part Two: The second part focuses on the 2022 full-scale invasion, defined by Putin's catastrophic miscalculation that his troops would be welcomed as liberators. Instead, Ukraine demonstrated remarkable resilience under President...2248false81227fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1226-stephen-moss-part-two-moss-explores-the-raven-a-bird-of-deep-mythology-and-intelligence-appearing-in-norse-legends-as-odin-s--74702009audioboom-019fe922-de6a-7fcc-8b04-67961d95852cMon, 10 Aug 2026 00:46:44 +0000John Batchelor Show.Stephen Moss, Part Two: Moss explores the Raven, a bird of deep mythology and intelligence, appearing in Norselegends as Odin's messengers and in modern culture like Game of Thrones. Though often seen as harbingers of doom in works by Shakespeare and...2247false81226fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1225-stephen-moss-author-of-ten-birds-that-changed-the-world-part-one-moss-discusses-how-birds-shaped-human-history-starting-with--74702035audioboom-019fe920-7bee-7175-b446-ce7917460c7bMon, 10 Aug 2026 00:44:07 +0000John Batchelor Show.Stephen Moss, author of Ten Birds That Changed the World, Part One: Moss discusses how birds shaped human history, starting with the Wild Turkey, which nearly became America's national bird and was essential to pilgrim survival. The naming of the...2242false81225fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1224-h-w-brands-part-two-in-1941-the-debate-intensifies-over-the-lend-lease-act-which-lindbergh-argues-supports-british-imperiali--74702008v       ]]>audioboom-019fe4a9-f63b-721b-9d7c-8e485035a176Sun, 09 Aug 2026 03:56:11 +0000John Batchelor Show.   H.W. Brands, Part Two: In 1941, the debate intensifies over the Lend-Lease Act, which Lindbergh argues supports British imperialism rather than democracy. Lindbergh testifies before Congress, asserting that air power makes the Western Hemisphere...v       ]]>2249false81224fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1223-h-w-brands-author-of-america-first-roosevelt-vs-lindbergh-in-the-shadow-of-war-part-one-in-april-1939-world-famous-aviator--74702049audioboom-019fe4a6-6a3d-780a-baef-47dc92af4c5aSun, 09 Aug 2026 03:52:18 +0000John Batchelor Show.H.W. Brands, author of America First: Roosevelt vs. Lindbergh in the Shadow of War, Part One: In April 1939, world-famous aviator Charles Lindbergh returns to the United States as global tensions escalate. Lindbergh, who moved to Europe following the...2245false81223fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1222-anne-stevenson-yang-author-of-wild-ride-a-short-history-of-the-opening-and-closing-of-the-chinese-economy-provides-an-account--74702006audioboom-019fe472-470a-78d7-ac0e-0cb499d232d9Sun, 09 Aug 2026 02:55:22 +0000John Batchelor Show.Anne Stevenson-Yang, author of Wild Ride: A Short History of the Opening and Closing of the Chinese Economy, provides an account of China's economic arc over five decades. The narrative begins in the mid-1980s, transitioning from a Maoist culture...2237false81222fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1216-william-taubman-part-two-taubman-examines-mcnamara-s-double-life-during-the-vietnam-war-under-lyndon-johnson-while-acting-as--74702020audioboom-019fe44b-b63a-70cf-b1e9-eb1387c10a73Sun, 09 Aug 2026 02:13:14 +0000John Batchelor Show.William Taubman, Part Two: Taubman examines McNamara's "double life" during the Vietnam War under Lyndon Johnson. While acting as the public architect of escalation, including his role in securing the 1964 Gulf of Tonkin Resolution through omitted...2223false81216fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1215-william-taubman-author-of-mcnamara-at-war-a-new-history-part-one-taubman-discusses-robert-mcnamara-s-early-career-and-rise-to--74701927audioboom-019fe44a-06aa-7dc2-a687-90b439ec6b79Sun, 09 Aug 2026 02:11:24 +0000John Batchelor Show.William Taubman, author of McNamara at War: A New History, Part One: Taubman discusses Robert McNamara's early career and rise to power, beginning with his role as a World War II statistician on Guam. McNamara advised General Curtis LeMay on...2249false81215fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1222-jeremy-zakis-part-two-zakis-joins-john-batchelor-to-explore-accounts-of-animal-mischief-and-human-deception-two-beagle-puppies--74702018audioboom-019fe43b-78fa-7158-a4f6-9a16adc5f7e8Sun, 09 Aug 2026 01:55:30 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jeremy Zakis, Part Two: Zakis joins John Batchelor to explore accounts of animal mischief and human deception. Two beagle puppies, Jada and Scooter, consumed 2.4 pounds of gummy snakes after breaking into a pantry in Queensland; while Scooter was the...2078false81222fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1221-jeremy-zakis-part-one-zakis-discusses-the-looming-threat-of-a-super-el-nino-characterized-by-sea-surface-temperatures-in-the-e--74702027audioboom-019fe438-99a3-7d99-8e86-d3bd4c70d09bSun, 09 Aug 2026 01:52:22 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jeremy Zakis, Part One: Zakis discusses the looming threat of a Super El Niño, characterized by sea surface temperatures in the Eastern Pacific rising 2.5°C above normal, resulting in extreme atmospheric turmoil and more severe weather patterns than a...682false81221fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1221-mary-roach-author-of-replaceable-you-explores-the-past-present-and-future-of-reconstructing-or-replacing-human-anatomy--74702040audioboom-019fe3f1-f7d0-7b21-9e7f-5e3ca8bd31acSun, 09 Aug 2026 00:35:13 +0000John Batchelor Show.Mary Roach, author of Replaceable You, explores the past, present, and future of reconstructing or replacing human anatomy. Roach details the treatment of severe third-degree burns using allografts from cadavers or unconventional biological dressings...2246false81221fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1221-sebastian-smee-part-two-the-narrative-follows-the-1871-paris-commune-and-bloody-week-where-civil-war-left-the-city-in-ruins--74701926audioboom-019fe3eb-46d5-7ad2-9b67-2ce314037218Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:27:54 +0000John Batchelor Show.Sebastian Smee, Part Two: The narrative follows the 1871 Paris Commune and "Bloody Week," where civil war left the city in ruins. Amidst this trauma, Berthe Morisot resolved to become a professional artist, developing a radical style focused on...2292false81221fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1221-sebastian-smee-author-of-paris-in-ruins-love-war-and-the-birth-of-impressionism-part-one-in-1874-artists-staged-a-revoluti--74701976audioboom-019fe3e9-4662-7cd9-8656-83f997e2e42fSun, 09 Aug 2026 00:25:43 +0000John Batchelor Show.Sebastian Smee, author of Paris in Ruins: Love, War, and the Birth of Impressionism, Part One: In 1874, artists staged a revolutionary independent exhibition in Paris, marking the birth of Impressionism. Smee explores how painters like Monet and...2248false81221fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1220-schedule-the-john-batchelor-show-8-7-2026-kevin-frazier-addresses-the-growing-misinformation-surrounding-data-centers-particu--74701924audioboom-019fdee6-270c-729d-89ef-8570279bb2a0Sat, 08 Aug 2026 01:04:12 +0000John Batchelor Show.SCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-7-2026.Kevin Frazier addresses the growing misinformation surrounding data centers, particularly in rural America where they are often viewed as threats to water and power. He argues that these facilities provide...554false81220fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1219-kevin-frazier-addresses-the-growing-misinformation-surrounding-data-centers-particularly-in-rural-america-where-they-are-often-v--74701966audioboom-019fdedf-d831-7556-a786-9be08202ecc2Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:57:19 +0000John Batchelor Show.Kevin Frazier addresses the growing misinformation surrounding data centers, particularly in rural America where they are often viewed as threats to water and power. He argues that these facilities provide massive tax base contributions and...1181false81219fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1218-henry-sokolski-discusses-the-stalled-nuclear-cooperative-agreement-between-the-u-s-and-saudi-arabia-noting-that-the-lack-of-enr--74702039audioboom-019fdedd-2e40-7bbb-bd4b-edbc12c37157Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:54:24 +0000John Batchelor Show.Henry Sokolski discusses the stalled nuclear cooperative agreement between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, noting that the lack of enrichment restrictions has left the deal in limbo. He explains that a new condominium between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and...1071false81218fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1218-harry-sidebottom-explores-the-world-of-roman-gladiators-describing-the-colosseum-as-a-building-that-reinforced-social-hierarchy--74701999audioboom-019fdeda-b984-7d10-9ce3-5c695bb02e28Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:51:43 +0000John Batchelor Show.Harry Sidebottom explores the world of Roman gladiators, describing the Colosseum as a building that reinforced social hierarchy through strictly assigned seating. The day's events began with a stylized procession representing Roman dominance over...2251false81218fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1217-bob-zimmerman-highlights-several-developments-in-space-starting-with-the-startup-catalyst-s-daring-mission-to-rescue-the-decayin--74702034audioboom-019fded7-6261-7008-bda6-85b017052c04Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:48:04 +0000John Batchelor Show.Bob Zimmerman highlights several developments in space, starting with the startup Catalyst's daring mission to rescue the decaying Swift space telescope. Despite thruster failures, engineers are attempting to use the remaining hardware to move the...1181false81217fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1217-lorenzo-fiori-guides-listeners-through-the-piedmont-region-focusing-on-vercelli-and-vigevano-areas-famous-for-rice-production-b--74702044audioboom-019fded6-47bc-76a6-af11-a9ab5cc77df5Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:46:52 +0000John Batchelor Show.Lorenzo Fiori guides listeners through the Piedmont region, focusing on Vercelli and Vigevano, areas famous for rice production but currently suffering from a severe drought. He reports that a massive "heat dome" sitting over Europe has pushed...541false81217fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1216-jim-mctague-analyzes-the-july-jobs-report-which-unexpectedly-showed-a-loss-of-23-000-jobs-signaling-a-cutback-in-spending-by-th--74702024audioboom-019fded4-b1e1-7b87-8fe4-69ecfc2a65d3Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:45:08 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jim McTague analyzes the July jobs report, which unexpectedly showed a loss of 23,000 jobs, signaling a cutback in spending by those "with little." He describes a "K-shaped economy" where the wealthy continue to spend while others struggle with high...530false81216fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1216-richard-epstein-critiques-the-contempt-of-congress-referral-against-dr-anthony-fauci-arguing-fauci-made-egregious-mistakes-re--74701980audioboom-019fded2-558d-7bde-ad7f-717e9d8584caSat, 08 Aug 2026 00:42:33 +0000John Batchelor Show.Richard Epstein critiques the contempt of Congress referral against Dr. Anthony Fauci, arguing Fauci made "egregious mistakes" regarding pandemic regulations like masking and social distancing. Epstein contends Fauci was a "lousy scientist" who...1181false81216fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1215-jeff-bliss-begins-with-the-super-el-nino-building-in-the-pacific-reaching-record-high-temperatures-that-promise-severe-drought-a--74702025audioboom-019fdec7-a18c-7086-a672-aa1e418a8befSat, 08 Aug 2026 00:30:52 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jeff Bliss begins with the Super El Niño building in the Pacific, reaching record-high temperatures that promise severe drought and wildfires for California, a state currently unprepared for these atmospheric changes. In Seattle, Mayor Wilson recently...1071false81215fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1214-anatol-lieven-reports-the-conflict-in-ukraine-has-devolved-into-a-war-of-infrastructure-with-ukraine-targeting-russian--74701955audioboom-019fd9b9-69ef-7e28-8ae7-b00792588621Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:57:14 +0000John Batchelor Show.C Lieven expresses skepticism regarding Russian influence in German elections, noting that the Alternative for Germany (AfD) is genuinely popular due to anti-immigration stances and skepticism toward funding Ukraine. Meanwhile, the UK faces budget...432false81214fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1213-mary-anastasia-o-grady-reports-keiko-fujimori-has-secured-the-peruvian-presidency-by-a-narrow-margin-inheriting-a-nation-plagued--74702036audioboom-019fd9b5-9042-7c75-affa-38e200cf7b28Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:53:02 +0000John Batchelor Show.Mary Anastasia O'Grady reports Keiko Fujimori has secured the Peruvian presidency by a narrow margin, inheriting a nation plagued by organized crime and Chinese influence. Fujimori faces an immediate crisis with the expected arrival of El Niño in...540false81213fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1212-jack-burnham-explains-the-fcc-s-efforts-to-prohibit-military-grade-foreign-produced-drones-specifically-targeting-chinese-firms--74702042audioboom-019fd9b3-f101-7abb-ab2f-3da82075add1Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:51:16 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jack Burnham explains the FCC's efforts to prohibit military-grade, foreign-produced drones, specifically targeting Chinese firms like DJI due to security concerns. These "dual-use" systems are defined by their ability to carry heavy loads and utilize...641false81212fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1211-peter-berkowitz-analyzes-the-work-of-professor-patrick-deneen-who-argues-that-liberal-democracy-is-a-curse-that-has-atomized-a--74702000audioboom-019fd9af-c417-7caf-b1cb-2265cc87dee3Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:46:42 +0000John Batchelor Show.     Peter Berkowitz analyzes the work of Professor Patrick Deneen, who argues that liberal democracy is a "curse" that has atomized American society. Deneen presents contradictory accounts of whether liberalism was a founding principle or a...1071false81211fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1210-harry-sidebottom-describes-the-reality-of-roman-gladiators-noting-they-were-often-heavy-set-due-to-a-carbohydrate-rich-diet-desi--74701735audioboom-019fd9ad-3124-7f81-8bc6-047f984b2f9dFri, 07 Aug 2026 00:43:53 +0000John Batchelor Show.Harry Sidebottom describes the reality of Roman gladiators, noting they were often heavy-set due to a carbohydrate-rich diet designed to provide protective fat. These fighters were glamorous figures who enacted Roman virtues of courage and physical...2251false81210fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1209-bradley-bowman-warns-of-the-unprecedented-military-cooperation-between-russia-china-iran-and-north-korea-documented-in-616-in--74702013audioboom-019fd9a9-a307-7e26-aad9-c2385c26825dFri, 07 Aug 2026 00:40:00 +0000John Batchelor Show.Bradley Bowman warns of the unprecedented military cooperation between Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea, documented in 616 instances of security collaboration. Russia has transferred advanced technology, such as Su-35 fighters and submarine...1181false81209fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1208-evan-ellis-explores-the-landscape-of-uruguay-a-stable-country-navigating-the-trade-interests-of-its-neighbors-brazil-and-argent--74702041audioboom-019fd9a7-ee91-7cfc-b4f6-583f969dc4f8Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:38:09 +0000John Batchelor Show.Evan Ellis explores the landscape of Uruguay, a stable country navigating the trade interests of its neighbors, Brazil and Argentina. The discussion shifts to Colombia's newly elected president, Abelardo de la Espriella, whose inauguration in a...1071false81208fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1207-kevin-hoy-discusses-the-detection-of-a-jupiter-mass-object-orbiting-the-brown-dwarf-cd-35-2722b-which-may-represent-the-first-co--74702045audioboom-019fd9a5-fbd2-7b4a-8e24-31d9e5d23e67Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:36:01 +0000John Batchelor Show.Kevin Hoy discusses the detection of a Jupiter-mass object orbiting the brown dwarf CD-35 2722b, which may represent the first confirmed exosatellite or exomoon. Using the radial velocity method, researchers identified a "wobble" in the spectrum of...1181false81207fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1206-anatol-lieven-reports-the-conflict-in-ukraine-has-devolved-into-a-war-of-infrastructure-with-ukraine-targeting-russian-retail-wa--74702053Anatol Lieven reports the conflict in Ukraine has devolved into a war of infrastructure, with Ukraine targeting Russianretail warehouses while Russia destroys Ukrainian road transport and blocks the port of Odesa. Lieven expresses skepticism regarding Russian influence in German elections, noting that the Alternative for Germany (AfD) is genuinely popular due to anti-immigration stances and skepticism toward funding Ukraine. Meanwhile, the UK faces budget constraints that hinder promised military spending increases. A migration crisis involving thousands of people attempting to enter EU territory from Morocco has triggered emergency meetings. Nationalist parties in Europe may move toward total immigration bans to satisfy their core supporters. (1)]]>audioboom-019fd9a4-7aaa-7263-9f8d-925ca109ecccFri, 07 Aug 2026 00:34:22 +0000John Batchelor Show.Anatol Lieven reports the conflict in Ukraine has devolved into a war of infrastructure, with Ukraine targeting Russianretail warehouses while Russia destroys Ukrainian road transport and blocks the port of Odesa. Lieven expresses skepticism regarding...Anatol Lieven reports the conflict in Ukraine has devolved into a war of infrastructure, with Ukraine targeting Russianretail warehouses while Russia destroys Ukrainian road transport and blocks the port of Odesa. Lieven expresses skepticism regarding Russian influence in German elections, noting that the Alternative for Germany (AfD) is genuinely popular due to anti-immigration stances and skepticism toward funding Ukraine. Meanwhile, the UK faces budget constraints that hinder promised military spending increases. A migration crisis involving thousands of people attempting to enter EU territory from Morocco has triggered emergency meetings. Nationalist parties in Europe may move toward total immigration bans to satisfy their core supporters. (1)]]>1071false81206fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1204-schedule-the-john-batchelor-show-8-5-2026-michael-bernstam-discusses-how-august-is-historically-a-month-of-curses-for-russia--74702048audioboom-019fd4d6-2857-7b89-aa95-1a50ffc51c5eThu, 06 Aug 2026 02:10:32 +0000John Batchelor Show.SCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-5-2026.Michael Bernstam discusses how August is historically a "month of curses" for Russia, citing the 1991 coup and the 1914 start of WWI. Currently, Russia is facing a severe fiscal and production crisis driven...443false81204fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1205-colonel-grant-newsham-challenges-the-assumption-of-inevitable-chinese-dominance-labeling-it-a-fake-it-till-you-make-it-strateg--74702047audioboom-019fd4c7-f22e-7447-9147-387ccd30cc68Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:55:00 +0000John Batchelor Show.Colonel Grant Newsham challenges the assumption of inevitable Chinese dominance, labeling it a "fake it till you make it" strategy intended to intimidate foreigners. He points out that China's property market is a "crater" and its currency is not...522false81205fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1204-mary-kissel-analyzes-the-stuck-state-of-global-diplomacy-arguing-that-china-and-russia-are-actively-judging-the-strength-of-u--74702038audioboom-019fd4b1-5065-706b-887b-e87b2bce192bThu, 06 Aug 2026 01:30:17 +0000John Batchelor Show.Mary Kissel analyzes the "stuck" state of global diplomacy, arguing that China and Russia are actively judging the strength of U.S. deterrence in the Strait of Hormuz and Ukraine. She disputes the idea that China is a neutral bystander, noting that...659false81204fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1203-simon-constable-reports-on-the-extreme-weather-and-energy-pressures-facing-europe-with-brent-crude-prices-up-12-and-natural-gas--74701737audioboom-019fd4a9-9dd8-7435-9686-71c9806ebe19Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:21:53 +0000John Batchelor Show.Simon Constable reports on the extreme weather and energy pressures facing Europe, with Brent crude prices up 12% and natural gas up 22% in a single month. He details a "semi-invasion" of Spain, where 60,000 migrants recently attempted to cross from...1071false81203fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1202-humberto-briceno-describes-venezuela-as-a-state-captured-by-a-transnational-alliance-of-criminal-organizations-including-colecti--74701970audioboom-019fd4a8-7277-76ee-b5ae-616aa88dd5c0Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:20:25 +0000John Batchelor Show.Humberto Briceño describes Venezuela as a state captured by a transnational alliance of criminal organizations, including colectivos (paramilitaries) and narco-traffickers. He criticizes the decision to leave "gangsters" like Delcy Rodríguez in power...1181false81202fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1201-peter-huessy-provides-a-historical-overview-of-nuclear-arms-control-starting-with-the-1972-salt-i-agreement-which-actually-codi--74702015audioboom-019fd4a5-6a9a-73eb-91a5-14bba4f2b6fcThu, 06 Aug 2026 01:17:18 +0000John Batchelor Show.Peter Huessy provides a historical overview of nuclear arms control, starting with the 1972 SALT I agreement, which actually codified a buildup of weapons while banning missile defenses. He describes the "window of vulnerability" in the 1980s when...1071false81201fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1200-steve-yates-and-gordon-chang-discuss-the-proposed-ban-on-chinese-components-in-u-s-data-centers-warning-that-these-devices-allo--74702929audioboom-019fd4a3-1c6c-73f5-bad3-49096620d21fThu, 06 Aug 2026 01:14:47 +0000John Batchelor Show.Steve Yates and Gordon Chang discuss the proposed ban on Chinese components in U.S. data centers, warning that these devices allow for foreign sabotage of critical infrastructure. Yates notes that the CCP often fuels "astroturf" protests in rural...1181false81200fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1199-piero-tozzi-and-gordon-chang-explore-the-chinese-communist-party-s-ccp-long-arm-influence-in-the-u-s-specifically-regarding--74702829audioboom-019fd49a-27f1-7b21-8afc-a5c3ccdcc0fbThu, 06 Aug 2026 01:05:00 +0000John Batchelor Show.Piero Tozzi and Gordon Chang explore the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) "long arm" influence in the U.S., specifically regarding a Purdue University professor pressured to cancel a speech at a Catholic conference. Tozzi explains that the CCP uses...558false81199fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1199-james-holmes-and-gordon-chang-address-the-critical-lack-of-frigates-in-the-u-s-navy-which-holmes-describes-as-essential-low-cos--74702833audioboom-019fd497-b814-71dd-b953-b72114fdf508Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:02:20 +0000John Batchelor Show.James Holmes and Gordon Chang address the critical lack of frigates in the U.S. Navy, which Holmes describes as essential low-cost platforms for monitoring adversaries. The current fleet is "top-heavy," relying on Arleigh Burke-class destroyers that...513false81199fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1198-bob-zimmerman-highlights-the-rapid-evolution-of-the-commercial-space-industry-comparing-it-to-the-early-20th-century-auto-boom--74702921audioboom-019fd495-d6a3-7ad9-97dc-e4bbe8e0e3d3Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:00:09 +0000John Batchelor Show.Bob Zimmerman highlights the rapid evolution of the commercial space industry, comparing it to the early 20th-century auto boom. A major milestone includes SpaceX successfully retrieving a Starship stage from the Indian Ocean to analyze its thermal...1181false81198fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1197-michael-bernstam-discusses-how-august-is-historically-a-month-of-curses-for-russia-citing-the-1991-coup-and-the-1914-start-of--74702822audioboom-019fd48d-6273-7f59-a364-eeb8303d6237Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:51:03 +0000John Batchelor Show.Michael Bernstam discusses how August is historically a "month of curses" for Russia, citing the 1991 coup and the 1914 start of WWI. Currently, Russia is facing a severe fiscal and production crisis driven by Ukrainian drone strikes that have...1071false81197fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1196-schedule-john-batchelor-show-8-4-2026-colonel-jeff-mccausland-united-states-army-retired-discusses-the-critical-depletio--74702917audioboom-019fcf9e-c686-7f29-8010-a39bb7b7eeafWed, 05 Aug 2026 01:51:56 +0000John Batchelor Show.SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW.  8-4-2026.1900 ST. LAWRENCEColonel Jeff McCausland, United States Army (Retired), discusses the critical depletion of United States missile stockpiles, particularly Patriot and THAAD systems, due to the intensifying war...307false81196fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1195-conrad-black-distinguished-biographer-and-national-post-columnist-discusses-the-aberrant-trade-tensions-between-the-us-and--74702931 1930 ONTARIO, CANADA]]>audioboom-019fcf7b-6060-78f6-996b-b222088571d4Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:13:16 +0000John Batchelor Show.Conrad Black, distinguished biographer and National Post columnist, discusses the "aberrant" trade tensions between the US and Canada following the imposition of tariffs based on allegations of forced labor in Chinese imports. Black argues these... 1930 ONTARIO, CANADA]]>537false81195fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1195-andrea-stricker-deputy-director-at-the-foundation-for-defense-of-democracies-outlines-the-proliferation-risks-associated-with-a--747029071956 SEMINOLE (13.6 KT)]]>audioboom-019fcf73-d8c0-7ee2-9442-42c27e466a26Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:05:03 +0000John Batchelor Show.Andrea Stricker, Deputy Director at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, outlines the proliferation risks associated with a proposed US-Saudi nuclear cooperation agreement. She expresses concern over uranium enrichment on Saudi soil, which could...1956 SEMINOLE (13.6 KT)]]>644false81195fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1195-bill-roggio-and-bridget-toomey-of-the-foundation-for-defense-of-democracies-discuss-the-houthis-re-entry-into-the-regional-war-b--747029021771]]>audioboom-019fcf6f-845f-7ff1-bd03-ae133c04d8a2Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:00:08 +0000John Batchelor Show.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 Trumpadministration's lack of a...1771]]>1071false81195fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1195-gregory-copley-publisher-of-defense-foreign-affairs-analyzes-global-efforts-to-bypass-the-strait-of-hormuz-noting-that-russi--747029281897 ETHIOPIA]]>audioboom-019fcf6b-d9dc-7c15-b1e5-544e951db120Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:55:51 +0000John Batchelor Show.Gregory Copley, Publisher of Defense & Foreign Affairs, analyzes global efforts to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, noting that Russia and China are seeking alternative trade corridors to undermine Washington's strategic influence. He suggests China...1897 ETHIOPIA]]>2251false81195fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1195-jonathan-schanzer-executive-director-of-the-foundation-for-defense-of-democracies-discusses-the-alarming-shortage-of-us-defensi--747028361753]]>audioboom-019fcf66-e354-7dfc-b163-8212dd0d2cefWed, 05 Aug 2026 00:50:43 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, discusses the alarming shortage of US defensive munitions needed to intercept Iranian threats. He notes that Iran, coached by Russia and China, is exploiting this...1753]]>1181false81195fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1195-joseph-sternberg-editorial-board-member-of-the-wall-street-journal-examines-the-release-of-dr-anthony-fauci-s-pandemic-era-dia--747029451918 ST LOUIS RED CROSS]]>audioboom-019fcf63-9e94-73ab-9131-b59b7eb6d2e7Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:47:19 +0000John Batchelor Show.Joseph Sternberg, Editorial Board Member of the Wall Street Journal, examines the release of Dr. Anthony Fauci's pandemic-era diaries, which reveal a dichotomy between his private doubts and public pronouncements regarding COVID-19's origins....1918 ST LOUIS RED CROSS]]>1071false81195fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1195-judy-dempsey-senior-scholar-at-the-carnegie-endowment-for-international-peace-describes-a-europe-struggling-with-record-heat-w--747029541651 SPAIN]]>audioboom-019fcf60-95ad-70ab-b6dc-99bcdaf80d69Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:43:51 +0000John Batchelor Show.Judy Dempsey, Senior Scholar at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, describes a Europe struggling with record heat, wildfires, and critically low river levels that are hampering nuclear power and agriculture. She argues these patterns...1651 SPAIN]]>1181false81195fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1195-colonel-jeff-mccausland-united-states-army-retired-discusses-the-critical-depletion-of-united-states-missile-stockpiles-part--747029181864 SHERIDAN IN THE VALLEY]]>audioboom-019fcf5d-8356-7bcc-a780-58b40352886aWed, 05 Aug 2026 00:40:39 +0000John Batchelor Show.Colonel Jeff McCausland, United States Army (Retired), discusses the critical depletion of United States missile stockpiles, particularly Patriot and THAAD systems, due to the intensifying war with Iran. He notes that these shortages might force a...1864 SHERIDAN IN THE VALLEY]]>1071false81195fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1194-schedule-john-batchelor-show-8-3-2026-1705-husain-haqqani-iran-is-openly-boasting-that-it-uses-diplomatic-pauses-to-reconstitu--74702755audioboom-019fca6c-33cf-7fb7-a4ae-36ef724327e5Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:38:36 +0000John Batchelor Show.SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 8-3-20261705Husain Haqqani: Iran is openly boasting that it uses diplomatic pauses to reconstitute its military arsenal for future attacks on energy infrastructure. Ambassador Haqqani critiques the current US approach as a...289false81194fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1193-john-hardie-president-zelenskyy-has-proposed-a-plan-to-use-elon-musk-s-starlink-network-to-bypass-the-need-for-scarce-patriot-in--747029731856 BLACK SEA]]>audioboom-019fca5f-f328-7f03-8194-f7d8149d23c9Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:25:13 +0000John Batchelor Show.John Hardie: President Zelenskyy has proposed a plan to use Elon Musk's Starlink network to bypass the need for scarce Patriot interceptors, enabling deep strikes against Russian missile launchers. Starlink provides the low latency required for...1856 BLACK SEA]]>522false81193fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1193-samuel-ben-ur-president-trump-has-announced-a-tentative-hamas-deal-involving-a-phased-disarmament-and-the-transition-of-governan--747028671585 GAZA]]>audioboom-019fca5e-0a66-7fa9-8aba-e0dbaacf200fTue, 04 Aug 2026 01:22:59 +0000John Batchelor Show.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...1585 GAZA]]>1052false81193fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1193-janatan-sayeh-the-iranian-regime-has-dramatically-escalated-its-internal-reign-of-terror-with-executions-increasing-by-over-100--74702978Q9Q0 RUSSIAN SOLDIERS IN PERSIA]]>audioboom-019fca5c-60bb-7a0d-998a-9a434d62ef6bTue, 04 Aug 2026 01:21:19 +0000John Batchelor Show.Janatan Sayeh: The Iranian regime has dramatically escalated its internal reign of terror, with executions increasing by over 100 percent in some regions. Revolutionary courts, led by brutal judges such as Mohammad Reza Tavakoli, use public hangings...Q9Q0 RUSSIAN SOLDIERS IN PERSIA]]>646false81193fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1193-edmund-fitton-brown-the-houthis-have-launched-a-blockade-against-saudi-shipping-in-the-red-sea-targeting-energy-routes-critical--747029941962 YEMEN]]>audioboom-019fca59-e55b-7ff9-97c6-d8c83be9a118Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:18:25 +0000John Batchelor Show.Edmund Fitton-Brown: The Houthis have launched a blockade against Saudi shipping in the Red Sea, targeting energy routes critical to global markets. In response, Saudi Arabia has formed a fourteen-nation defense coalition to protect the Bab el-Mandeb,...1962 YEMEN]]>1183false81193fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1193-david-daoud-a-recent-drone-attack-on-an-idf-vehicle-near-the-ali-taher-ridge-highlights-the-fragility-of-the-current-ceasefire-i--747029991868 NAZARETH]]>audioboom-019fca56-055c-7e89-a64e-9f5ad0a297d4Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:14:22 +0000John Batchelor Show.David Daoud: A recent drone attack on an IDF vehicle near the Ali Taher Ridge highlights the fragility of the current ceasefire in Lebanon. The IDF maintains control over the ridge's surface, yet Hezbollah continues to operate within a vast...1868 NAZARETH]]>1113false81193fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1193-andrew-collier-and-gordon-chang-china-s-banking-system-faces-a-time-bomb-with-an-estimated-7-7-trillion-in-unreported-bad-loans--747029811793]]>audioboom-019fca54-1466-775c-927c-54ce52ec3200Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:12:15 +0000John Batchelor Show.Andrew Collier and Gordon Chang: China's banking system faces a time bomb with an estimated $7.7 trillion in unreported bad loans, largely due to government-backed entities rolling over debt to mask insolvency. The property market remains a crater,...1793]]>517false81193fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1191-general-blaine-holt-and-gordon-chang-concerns-are-rising-regarding-the-flow-of-chinese-and-russian-aid-to-iran-which-includes-p--747029081690]]>audioboom-019fca4f-f8b2-794d-9fbc-b26ef29d08d0Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:07:46 +0000John Batchelor Show.General Blaine Holt and Gordon Chang: Concerns are rising regarding the flow of Chinese and Russian aid to Iran, which includes potential shipments of anti-aircraft missiles. While some interpret President Trump's reserved stance as weakness, General...1690]]>627false81191fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1191-malcolm-hoenlein-recent-reports-reveal-the-existence-of-iranian-backed-assassination-cells-such-as-the-foxtrot-group-which-recr--747029881585]]>audioboom-019fca4c-fd7f-7a2e-a93f-c4a9b81c4e40Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:04:27 +0000John Batchelor Show.Malcolm Hoenlein: Recent reports reveal the existence of Iranian-backed assassination cells such as the Foxtrot group, which recruits European criminals to target Jewish and Israeli figures. In the Levant, the IDF continues to discover unprecedented...1585]]>997false81191fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1192-ernesto-araujo-and-alejandro-pena-esclusa-the-inauguration-of-colombian-president-abelardo-de-la-espriella-marks-a-pivotal-shift--747029251910 CARACAS]]>audioboom-019fca4b-42d9-7267-ab51-2ed776a1d1e7Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:02:37 +0000John Batchelor Show.Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa: The inauguration of Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella marks a pivotal shift toward the "Shield of the Americas" initiative to combat drug trafficking and organized crime. Unlike his predecessor,...1910 CARACAS]]>1165false81192fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1191-husain-haqqani-iran-is-openly-boasting-that-it-uses-diplomatic-pauses-to-reconstitute-its-military-arsenal-for-future-attacks-on--747029361521]]>audioboom-019fca3a-4617-76ef-9257-6db1ddf3dd01Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:43:53 +0000John Batchelor Show.Husain Haqqani: Iran is openly boasting that it uses diplomatic pauses to reconstitute its military arsenal for future attacks on energy infrastructure. Ambassador Haqqani critiques the current US approach as a haphazard war lacking a clear end-state...1521]]>1060false81191fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1190-gaius-and-germanicus-gaius-opens-by-detailing-the-emperor-s-use-of-artificial-intelligence-to-project-heroic-imagery-such-as-a--747029221819]]>audioboom-019fc582-3e50-73b3-b747-f3e554087f78Mon, 03 Aug 2026 02:44:34 +0000John Batchelor Show.Gaius and Germanicus: Gaius opens by detailing the "emperor's" use of artificial intelligence to project heroic imagery—such as appearing as George Washington or a revolutionary leader—despite polling lower than Richard Nixon during his resignation....1819]]>529false81190fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1190-gaius-and-germanicus-gaius-invokes-the-1962-cuban-missile-crisis-highlighting-how-the-kennedy-brothers-used-caution-and-trusted--74702951JUNE 1961]]>audioboom-019fc57f-500f-7319-bf36-63210219c036Mon, 03 Aug 2026 02:41:22 +0000John Batchelor Show.Gaius and Germanicus: Gaius invokes the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, highlighting how the Kennedy brothers used caution and trusted advisors to avoid nuclear war. He asks how a modern crisis can be resolved when the "emperor's" word is no longer...JUNE 1961]]>915false81190fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1190-in-the-londinium-chronicles-gaius-john-batchelor-and-germanicus-michael-vlahos-explore-the-intersections-of-roman-history-an--747029981969 KISSINGER AND NIXON  AND HALDEMAN]]>audioboom-019fc57d-a1c5-7063-9191-05f99031cc9cMon, 03 Aug 2026 02:39:32 +0000John Batchelor Show.In The Londinium Chronicles, Gaius (John Batchelor) and Germanicus (Michael Vlahos) explore the intersections of Roman history and modern geopolitics.Gaius and Germanicus: Gaius opens by detailing the "emperor's" use of artificial intelligence to...1969 KISSINGER AND NIXON  AND HALDEMAN]]>1342false81190fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1189-isaac-stone-fish-author-of-america-second-how-america-s-elites-are-making-china-stronger-investigates-how-american-political--747030181935 Beijing]]>audioboom-019fc571-89b9-7c45-ab16-c3707c169981Mon, 03 Aug 2026 02:26:06 +0000John Batchelor Show.Isaac Stone Fish, author of America Second: How America's Elites Are Making China Stronger, investigates how American political, corporate, and cultural elites have become deeply entangled with the Chinese Communist Party(CCP) since the 1970s. He...1935 Beijing]]>2365false81189fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1189-gaia-vince-author-of-nomad-century-how-climate-migration-will-reshape-our-world-presents-a-stark-look-at-the-inevitable-mass-m--747029821783 Australia]]>audioboom-019fc566-4b1b-7a4c-9c04-3afa8a923f76Mon, 03 Aug 2026 02:14:02 +0000John Batchelor Show.Gaia Vince, author of Nomad Century: How Climate Migration Will Reshape Our World, presents a stark look at the inevitable mass migration caused by a changing climate, which she argues will force billions to move from the tropics to the habitable...1783 Australia]]>2366false81189fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1189-david-grantham-author-of-consequences-an-intelligence-officer-s-war-provides-a-memoir-of-his-time-as-an-air-force-office-of-sp--747030061910 Peshawar]]>audioboom-019fc558-98cd-7126-b9a0-8df831e15f69Mon, 03 Aug 2026 01:59:05 +0000John Batchelor Show.David Grantham, author of Consequences: An Intelligence Officer's War, provides a memoir of his time as an Air Force Office of Special Investigations (OSI) agent, detailing the high-stakes world of counter-intelligence during the Global War on Terror....1910 Peshawar]]>2391false81189fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1189-charles-gasparino-author-of-go-woke-go-broke-the-inside-story-of-the-radicalization-of-corporate-america-explores-the-radical--74703040audioboom-019fc54f-f2eb-797b-b603-af32ee520f78Mon, 03 Aug 2026 01:49:38 +0000John Batchelor Show.Charles Gasparino, author of Go Woke, Go Broke: The Inside Story of the Radicalization of Corporate America, explores the radicalization of corporate America by tracing the rise of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and DEI (Diversity,...2240false81189fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1189-john-tamny-author-of-the-money-confusion-how-a-literacy-about-currencies-and-inflation-sets-the-stage-for-the-crypto-revolution--74703023Confusion: How a Literacy About Currencies and Inflation Sets the Stage for the Crypto Revolution, provides an unconventional analysis of money, arguing that its only purpose is to circulate consumable goods as a product of specialized labor. Drawing on Adam Smith's principles, he asserts that wealth is created through the division of labor and that money is simply an agreement about value between producers. Tamny contends that current fears of "inflation" are misguided; he defines real inflation as a deliberate devaluation of currency by policy choice, such as the 1971 delinking of the dollar from gold. The book argues that the high prices seen after 2020 were caused by the economic destruction of lockdowns, not an excess of money. Tamny is highly critical of the Federal Reserve, claiming it has no real power over growth or interest rates for startups, as true credit always finds talent regardless of central bank fiddling. He uses Elon Musk as a recurring example of an innovator whose success in companies like PayPal and SpaceX was driven by venture capital and risk-takers rather than traditional banks. Tamny envisions a crypto revolution where private, stable money replaces failed government currencies. He suggests that the recent volatility in crypto is a healthy "shaking out" of the market, paving the way for mature, information-based money systems. He speculates that Musk may eventually use Twitter to launch a global, stable cryptocurrency, finally fulfilling the vision of a "global financial supermarket." (5)
1870 manhattan                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ]]>audioboom-019fc54e-3baf-7009-b0d7-600baba0caa9Mon, 03 Aug 2026 01:47:37 +0000John Batchelor Show.John Tamny, author of The Money John Tamny, author of The Money Confusion: How a Literacy About Currencies and Inflation Sets the Stage for the Crypto Revolution, provides an unconventional analysis of money, arguing that its only purpose is to...Confusion: How a Literacy About Currencies and Inflation Sets the Stage for the Crypto Revolution, provides an unconventional analysis of money, arguing that its only purpose is to circulate consumable goods as a product of specialized labor. Drawing on Adam Smith's principles, he asserts that wealth is created through the division of labor and that money is simply an agreement about value between producers. Tamny contends that current fears of "inflation" are misguided; he defines real inflation as a deliberate devaluation of currency by policy choice, such as the 1971 delinking of the dollar from gold. The book argues that the high prices seen after 2020 were caused by the economic destruction of lockdowns, not an excess of money. Tamny is highly critical of the Federal Reserve, claiming it has no real power over growth or interest rates for startups, as true credit always finds talent regardless of central bank fiddling. He uses Elon Musk as a recurring example of an innovator whose success in companies like PayPal and SpaceX was driven by venture capital and risk-takers rather than traditional banks. Tamny envisions a crypto revolution where private, stable money replaces failed government currencies. He suggests that the recent volatility in crypto is a healthy "shaking out" of the market, paving the way for mature, information-based money systems. He speculates that Musk may eventually use Twitter to launch a global, stable cryptocurrency, finally fulfilling the vision of a "global financial supermarket." (5)
1870 manhattan                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ]]>2347false81189fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1189-jonathan-d-t-ward-author-of-the-decisive-decade-american-grand-strategy-for-triumph-over-china-defines-the-2020s-as-a-decisi--747029431793 Tradesman]]>audioboom-019fc548-4da0-7a7d-aaf8-f66e150b4d28Mon, 03 Aug 2026 01:41:03 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jonathan D.T. Ward, author of The Decisive Decade: American Grand Strategy for Triumph Over China, defines the 2020s as a "decisive decade" during which the United States must execute a new grand strategy to defeat the Russia-China axis. He...1793 Tradesman]]>2246false81189fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1189-mark-clifford-author-of-today-hong-kong-tomorrow-the-world-what-china-s-crackdown-reveals-about-its-plans-to-end-freedom-every--747030481930s]]>audioboom-019fc547-05ef-7745-8a37-1da55a23263eMon, 03 Aug 2026 01:39:53 +0000John Batchelor Show.Mark Clifford, author of Today Hong Kong, Tomorrow the World: What China's Crackdown Reveals About Its Plans to End Freedom Everywhere, documents the collapse of freedom in Hong Kong, describing the CCP's strategy as an "anaconda in the chandelier"...1930s]]>2365false81189fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1192-david-davenport-provides-a-historical-overview-of-how-the-concept-of-equality-of-opportunity-has-evolved-from-the-american-foundin--747029401800 BOSTON TREMONT STREET]]>audioboom-019fc0bb-50df-76c4-b0ec-386b52c4f431Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:28:48 +0000John Batchelor Show.David Davenport provides a historical overview of how the concept of equality of opportunity has evolved from the American founding to the modern era. The discussion explains that while the Founders initially focused on dismantling European systems of...1800 BOSTON TREMONT STREET]]>1116false1192fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1191-in-this-interview-author-stephen-harrigan-discusses-his-historical-novel-the-leopard-is-loose-which-centers-on-a-real-life-an--747030391916 TEXAS]]>audioboom-019fc0a2-c674-73bd-bddb-eef5e24c2683Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:02:00 +0000John Batchelor Show.In this interview, author Stephen Harrigan discusses his historical novel, The Leopard is Loose, which centers on a real-life animal escape in 1950s Oklahoma City. The narrative follows young Grady McCarty and his family as they navigate the...1916 TEXAS]]>1116false1191fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1190-peter-stansky-professor-of-history-emeritus-at-stanford-university-and-author-of-the-socialist-patriot-george-orwell-and-w--747029241940 GEORGE (ERIC BLAIR) ORWELL]]>audioboom-019fc05c-0a1d-76b6-89de-e803534e02bdSun, 02 Aug 2026 02:44:44 +0000John Batchelor Show.Peter Stansky, Professor of History, Emeritus at Stanford University and author of The Socialist Patriot: George Orwell and War, explores the life and political evolution of George Orwell (born Eric Blair). Born in India in 1903 to a family in the...1940 GEORGE (ERIC BLAIR) ORWELL]]>2241false1190fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1189-beppe-severgnini-author-of-italian-lessons-50-things-we-know-about-life-now-reflects-on-italy-s-experience-as-the-first-w--747029481918 SPANISH FLU PANDEMIC TRAINING]]>audioboom-019fc038-7d59-78a3-90bd-33005a65957aSun, 02 Aug 2026 02:05:55 +0000John Batchelor Show.Beppe Severgnini, author of Italian Lessons: 50 Things We Know About Life Now, reflects on Italy's experience as the first Western nation struck by the COVID-19 pandemic. Centered in his hometown of Crema, the narrative begins with a symbolic...1918 SPANISH FLU PANDEMIC TRAINING]]>111false1189fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1188-jim-robbins-author-of-the-man-who-planted-trees-a-story-of-lost-groves-the-science-of-trees-and-a-plan-to-save-the-planet-di--747030291946 GREAT SLAVE LAKE CANADA]]>audioboom-019fc023-3f16-71aa-92bd-d283e7d92efdSun, 02 Aug 2026 01:42:42 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jim Robbins, author of The Man Who Planted Trees: A Story of Lost Groves, the Science of Trees, and a Plan to Save the Planet, discusses the life's work of David Milarch, a man who, following a transformative near-death experience, embarked on a...1946 GREAT SLAVE LAKE CANADA]]>2359false81188fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1187-mark-piesing-author-of-n-4-down-the-hunt-for-the-arctic-airship-italia-recounts-a-secret-meeting-in-norway-in-july-1925-that-b--747029641906 AMUNDSEN]]>audioboom-019fc005-4850-7f40-804c-497434a485afSun, 02 Aug 2026 01:09:59 +0000John Batchelor Show.Mark Piesing, author of N-4 Down: The Hunt for the Arctic Airship Italia, recounts a secret meeting in Norway in July 1925 that brought together legendary explorer Roald Amundsen and Italian engineer Umberto Nobile to plan the first airship flight...1906 AMUNDSEN]]>2360false81187fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1186-terry-anderson-editor-of-adapt-and-be-adept-market-responses-to-climate-change-presents-a-collection-of-economic-and-socia--747030611900 BAKU, AZERBAIJANA]]>audioboom-019fbff8-5fec-7a6e-ac3c-7ff8fd030c29Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:55:53 +0000John Batchelor Show.Terry Anderson, editor of Adapt and Be Adept: Market Responses to Climate Change, presents a collection of economic and social essays arguing that market-based adaptation is the most practical and effective response to a changing climate. Using...1900 BAKU, AZERBAIJANA]]>2378false81186fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1186-russell-shorto-author-of-smalltime-a-story-of-my-family-and-the-mob-provides-a-historical-and-personal-exploration-of-organize--747029861899 CAMBRIA COUNTY, PA]]>audioboom-019fbfee-8c9f-7c63-90cf-ba70206b60c6Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:45:09 +0000John Batchelor Show.Russell Shorto, author of Smalltime: A Story of My Family and the Mob, provides a historical and personal exploration of organized crime in the small industrial town of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, framing the American Mafia as a "mirror of American...1899 CAMBRIA COUNTY, PA]]>2371false81186fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1186-holly-fretwell-author-of-fix-america-s-forests-reforms-to-restore-national-forests-and-tackle-the-wildfire-crisis-examines-the--747029591952 KING'S CANYON WILDFIRE, CALIFORNIA]]>audioboom-019fbfea-4bf1-74a8-bd37-9ef9e4f4b3ecSun, 02 Aug 2026 00:40:30 +0000John Batchelor Show.Holly Fretwell, author of Fix America's Forests: Reforms to Restore National Forests and Tackle the Wildfire Crisis, examines the escalating wildfire crisis in the United States, arguing that current forest conditions are the result of over a century...1952 KING'S CANYON WILDFIRE, CALIFORNIA]]>2372false81186fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1185-schedule-for-the-john-batchelor-show-7-31-2026-1790-south-holland-jeff-bliss-reports-a-refrigeration-fire-in-boyle-heights-ha--74702968audioboom-019fbb02-2e47-762d-8a57-640a329815dbSat, 01 Aug 2026 01:48:29 +0000John Batchelor Show.SCHEDULE FOR THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-31-20261790 SOUTH HOLLANDJeff Bliss reports a refrigeration fire in Boyle Heights has released a toxic stench and caused an explosion in local rat and insect populations. 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The conversation begins...3389false81184fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1183-bob-zimmerman-notes-china-continues-the-dangerous-practice-of-dropping-uncontrolled-rocket-debris-on-its-citizens-forcing-the--747028681941]]>audioboom-019fbaf4-5ad6-7929-bab6-a61933292884Sat, 01 Aug 2026 01:33:23 +0000John Batchelor Show.Bob Zimmerman notes China continues the dangerous practice of dropping uncontrolled rocket debris on its citizens, forcing them to hide in tunnels. In the commercial sector, the startup Catalyst attempted a high-speed satellite rescue mission,...1941]]>327false81183fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1183-bob-zimmerman-reports-spacex-s-starship-successfully-floated-for-a-week-after-splashdown-providing-invaluable-data-for-rapid-reu--74703041AUGUST 19554]]>audioboom-019fbaf3-1b5c-7bb2-8f4a-8b7b9482ac67Sat, 01 Aug 2026 01:32:01 +0000John Batchelor Show.Bob Zimmerman reports SpaceX's Starship successfully floated for a week after splashdown, providing invaluable data for rapid reusability. 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The ecological crisis includes an invasion of blue crabs, which are destroying clam...1729 ROME]]>563false81183fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1183-veronique-de-rugy-warns-new-administration-rules-replace-flexible-status-for-foreign-students-with-fixed-four-year-periods-targe--747028851850 NASSAU HALL]]>audioboom-019fbaed-22e6-799d-81df-7037de720959Sat, 01 Aug 2026 01:25:30 +0000John Batchelor Show.Veronique de Rugy warns new administration rules replace flexible status for foreign students with fixed four-year periods, targeting the "best educated people on Earth." De Rugy warns this policy dissuades future scientists and innovators from...1850 NASSAU HALL]]>509false81183fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1182-gene-marks-compares-public-protests-against-data-centers-to-the-19th-century-opposition-to-railroads-while-critics-worry-about-l--747028871859 FIVR POINTS]]>audioboom-019fbae0-c9f0-7032-b272-e0304832f8c6Sat, 01 Aug 2026 01:12:01 +0000John Batchelor Show.Gene Marks compares public protests against data centers to the 19th-century opposition to railroads. While critics worry about land and water usage, Marks argues these facilities are imperative infrastructure for the information age and the AI...1859 FIVR POINTS]]>509false81182fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1182-gene-marks-compares-public-protests-against-data-centers-to-the-19th-century-opposition-to-railroads-while-critics-worry-about-l--747029651829 FIVE POINTS NEW YORK]]>audioboom-019fbadd-fcc9-7b61-9982-b4333a6c5441Sat, 01 Aug 2026 01:08:57 +0000John Batchelor Show.Gene Marks compares public protests against data centers to the 19th-century opposition to railroads. While critics worry about land and water usage, Marks argues these facilities are imperative infrastructure for the information age and the AI...1829 FIVE POINTS NEW YORK]]>326false81182fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1181-henry-sokolski-notes-senator-john-kennedy-has-emerged-as-a-dogged-opponent-of-granting-saudi-arabia-enrichment-authority-labelin--747029661951 ACHESON, HARRIMAN, TRUMAN, MARSHALL. ]]>audioboom-019fbace-2e70-7785-88fb-582c8f533dd1Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:51:42 +0000John Batchelor Show.Henry Sokolski notes Senator John Kennedy has emerged as a dogged opponent of granting Saudi Arabia enrichment authority, labeling it a "bad idea." The agreement will automatically go into force within 90 legislative days unless Congress passes a...1951 ACHESON, HARRIMAN, TRUMAN, MARSHALL. ]]>320false81181fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1181-henry-sokolski-reports-a-proposed-nuclear-agreement-with-saudi-arabia-is-causing-alarm-due-to-potential-uranium-enrichment-capabi--7470288311953]]>audioboom-019fbac5-bb6d-79d6-af9e-d9e085fa7871Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:42:20 +0000John Batchelor Show.Henry Sokolski reports a proposed nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia is causing alarm due to potential uranium enrichment capabilities. Sokolski warns that nuclear fuel-making brings a nation dangerously close to developing a bomb. Saudi Arabia's...11953]]>751false81181fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1181-peter-huessy-warns-the-u-s-now-faces-a-tri-polar-nuclear-threat-from-russia-and-china-both-of-which-are-modernizing-their-arsen--747028891951 LAS VEGAS]]>audioboom-019fbac2-cd72-70ec-aa51-a1730f9b8d37Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:39:09 +0000John Batchelor Show.Peter Huessy warns the U.S. now faces a tri-polar nuclear threat from Russia and China, both of which are modernizing their arsenals "gangbusters." Meanwhile, U.S. systems haven't been updated in 40 years, leaving the deterrent "fragile." Allied...1951 LAS VEGAS]]>545false81181fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1181-peter-huessy-explains-the-foundation-of-u-s-nuclear-strategy-is-the-triad-ensuring-launch-capabilities-from-land-sea-and-air--747029561953 ATOMIC CANNON LAS VEGAS]]>audioboom-019fbabe-0b35-76ad-8692-fb4503839798Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:34:00 +0000John Batchelor Show.Peter Huessy explains the foundation of U.S. nuclear strategy is the triad, ensuring launch capabilities from land, sea, and air. Developed after the 1957 Sputnik launch, this framework replaced "massive retaliation" with "flexible response." Huessy...1953 ATOMIC CANNON LAS VEGAS]]>636false81181fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1181-jim-mctague-reports-that-in-lancaster-county-republican-representatives-are-introducing-legislation-that-adds-red-tape-and-taxes--747029131890 ERIE PA.]]>audioboom-019fbabb-8cce-7dcc-af69-ccef75a65d00Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:31:21 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jim McTague reports that in Lancaster County, Republican representatives are introducing legislation that adds red tape and taxes to data centers, contradicting traditional pro-growth principles. While the Democratic-led Lancaster Cityhas embraced a...1890 ERIE PA.]]>475false81181fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1181-jim-mctague-takes-a-road-trip-through-owensboro-kentucky-revealing-a-k-shaped-economy-where-retail-business-is-dead-for-blu--747029421910 HOLLYWOOD CALIFORNIA]]>audioboom-019fbab9-7741-77cb-809a-499733f1aa85Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:28:59 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jim McTague takes a road trip through Owensboro, Kentucky, revealing a "K-shaped" economy where retail business is "dead" for blue-collar residents relying on federal aid. Conversely, Jeffersonville, Ohio, is experiencing a "gold rush" as Amazon and...1910 HOLLYWOOD CALIFORNIA]]>596false81181fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1181-richard-epstein-turns-to-deputy-attorney-general-todd-blanche-under-fire-for-signing-a-document-that-allegedly-exempts-the-presi--747030491949 MYRNA DELL AND JOE DIMAGGIO STORK CLUB]]>audioboom-019fbab6-8e85-76d8-84d7-f6805e9ff0eeSat, 01 Aug 2026 00:25:53 +0000John Batchelor Show.Richard Epstein turns to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, under fire for signing a document that allegedly exempts the President from IRS scrutiny regarding past and future taxes. Epstein characterizes this as a "scandalous" misuse of public...1949 MYRNA DELL AND JOE DIMAGGIO STORK CLUB]]>314false81181fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1181-richard-epstein-examines-new-york-city-s-proposed-pied-a-terre-tax-which-targets-non-primary-residences-but-threatens-middle-c--747029701863 DRAFT RIOT MANHATTAN]]>audioboom-019fbab4-c193-7988-90ba-f811ed67f683Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:23:49 +0000John Batchelor Show.Richard Epstein examines New York City's proposed "pied-à-terre tax," which targets non-primary residences but threatens middle-class and working homeowners. Epstein argues the tax is unfairly structured, hitting condominiums at five times the rate of...1863 DRAFT RIOT MANHATTAN]]>867false81181fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1181-jeff-bliss-notes-governor-gavin-newsom-is-preparing-for-a-2028-presidential-run-but-past-controversies-are-resurfacing-a-vanity--74703052LA FIESTA  DE LOS ANGELES]]>audioboom-019fbab1-597c-7dbc-8300-3f5e23938fd0Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:20:12 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jeff Bliss notes Governor Gavin Newsom is preparing for a 2028 presidential run, but past controversies are resurfacing. A Vanity Fair article by Ruby Rippey-Tourk, his former mistress and the wife of his then-campaign manager, accuses Newsom of being...LA FIESTA  DE LOS ANGELES]]>289false81181fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1181-jeff-bliss-reports-a-refrigeration-fire-in-boyle-heights-has-released-a-toxic-stench-and-caused-an-explosion-in-local-rat-and-ins--747029091900 LA CHINA DRAGON]]>audioboom-019fbab0-29d6-7d41-8689-3140f882dee9Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:18:46 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jeff Bliss reports a refrigeration fire in Boyle Heights has released a toxic stench and caused an explosion in local rat and insect populations. Residents remain displaced due to overpowering toxic aftereffects. Simultaneously, a massive heat dome...1900 LA CHINA DRAGON]]>783false81181fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1180-schedule-for-the-john-batchelor-show-7-30-2026-1800-cincinnati-john-batchelor-discusses-with-simon-constable-and-jim-mctague-t--74702906audioboom-019fb7fb-8898-7b81-ac3d-5636ed5adc69Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:42:22 +0000John Batchelor Show.C Constable reports from France on the high heat and smoke impact near Bordeaux. The discussion shifts to surging energy prices, with Brent crude rising 26% and European gas up 36%. Despite high energy costs, rising copper prices suggest potential...487false81180fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1179-streaming-making-jbs-simon-constable-and-jim-mc-tague-7-30-26-1903-st-lawrence-basin-this-broadcast-transcript-explores-the--74702952audioboom-019fb5d7-6450-7c84-8711-1521b5554fe2Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:43:39 +0000John Batchelor Show.Host John Batchelor and his guests examine how global shipping routes and commodity prices are shifting due to regional instability and environmental extremes like European wildfires. The conversation transitions into a detailed analysis of public...3221false81179fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1179-arthur-herman-credits-vannevar-bush-s-the-endless-frontier-manifesto-with-persuading-fdr-to-fund-basic-scientific-research-thro--74703067audioboom-019fb5d5-3335-75b6-a06a-4ea4af098974Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:41:07 +0000John Batchelor Show.Arthur Herman credits Vannevar Bush's "The Endless Frontier" manifesto with persuading FDR to fund basic scientific research through universities, laying the groundwork for Silicon Valley. This federal support enabled discoveries in information theory...677false81179fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1179-arthur-herman-presents-martin-luther-king-jr-as-a-founder-who-refounded-the-american-experiment-by-taking-risks-to-fulfill-the-p--747030741967]]>audioboom-019fb5d4-4a28-7008-a618-cb8a8c3119e3Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:40:06 +0000John Batchelor Show.Arthur Herman presents Martin Luther King Jr. as a founder who refounded the American experiment by taking risks to fulfill the promise of equality. The segment explores the eternal conflict between the bold "founder mindset" and the cautious "manager...1967]]>442false81179fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1179-arthur-herman-contrasts-woodrow-wilson-s-attempt-to-centrally-manage-industry-during-world-war-i-which-resulted-in-logistical-ch--747029381867]]>audioboom-019fb5d3-25b4-71a8-9476-55c5ae43269eFri, 31 Jul 2026 01:38:52 +0000John Batchelor Show.Arthur Herman contrasts Woodrow Wilson's attempt to centrally manage industry during World War I, which resulted in logistical chaos and failure, with FDR's embrace of the private sector for World War II, appointing GM's Bill Knudsento lead...1867]]>630false81179fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1179-arthur-herman-reframes-the-gilded-age-not-as-an-era-of-greed-but-as-a-period-of-unprecedented-opportunity-and-connectivity-drive--747029551806 BROOKFIELD]]>audioboom-019fb5cf-245c-72a0-86ec-c738258143a1Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:34:34 +0000John Batchelor Show.Arthur Herman reframes the Gilded Age not as an era of greed, but as a period of unprecedented opportunity and connectivity driven by the railroad. James J. Hill's Great Northern Railway fostered regional prosperity and negotiated fairly with Native...1806 BROOKFIELD]]>531false81179fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1179-arthur-herman-characterizes-abraham-lincoln-as-a-founder-for-his-vision-of-an-america-without-slavery-and-his-willingness-to-risk--747030721800]]>audioboom-019fb5cd-3d06-7cb0-93df-1da171687c0bFri, 31 Jul 2026 01:32:26 +0000John Batchelor Show.Arthur Herman characterizes Abraham Lincoln as a founder for his vision of an America without slavery and his willingness to risk the Union to fulfill the Declaration of Independence. His administration's legacy includes the Homestead Act and the...1800]]>650false81179fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1179-arthur-herman-explains-the-american-founders-were-heavily-influenced-by-the-scottish-enlightenment-particularly-the-ideas-of-dav--747028971738]]>audioboom-019fb5cc-2e78-7bf0-9172-4be7d91c0f2aFri, 31 Jul 2026 01:31:24 +0000John Batchelor Show.Arthur Herman explains the American founders were heavily influenced by the Scottish Enlightenment, particularly the ideas of David Hume and Adam Smith regarding the pursuit of happiness. This subjective right was prioritized over property to...1738]]>425false81179fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1179-arthur-herman-recounts-the-historic-1896-meeting-where-henry-ford-pitched-his-internal-combustion-engine-to-a-skeptical-thomas-ed--747029621910]]>audioboom-019fb5ca-800a-70b5-a908-59c181d4a377Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:29:25 +0000John Batchelor Show.Arthur Herman recounts the historic 1896 meeting where Henry Ford pitched his internal combustion engine to a skeptical Thomas Edison. Edison's encouragement served as the catalyst for Ford's revolution in American transportation. This industrial...1910]]>646false81179fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1179-salvatore-vitale-and-calin-plunkett-continue-to-uncover-the-origins-of-the-milky-way-s-supermassive-black-hole-scientists-propo--747028661836 ROYAL OBERVATORY, GREENWICH UK]]>audioboom-019fb5c7-4628-7c52-b682-a75d9d55afefFri, 31 Jul 2026 01:26:03 +0000John Batchelor Show.Salvatore Vitale and Calin Plunkett continue: to uncover the origins of the Milky Way's supermassive black hole, scientists propose building larger gravitational wave detectors scaled up by a factor of ten. These advanced observatories would allow...1836 ROYAL OBERVATORY, GREENWICH UK]]>332false81179fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1179-salvatore-vitale-and-calin-plunkett-of-mit-explain-hierarchical-merging-a-process-where-black-holes-merge-repeatedly-to-create-l--747030591897 WISCONSIN, LENS BY ALVIN CLARK AND SONS]]>audioboom-019fb5c1-66e5-730a-90c1-5faf666a48f8Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:19:25 +0000John Batchelor Show.Salvatore Vitale and Calin Plunkett of MIT explain hierarchical merging, a process where black holes merge repeatedly to create larger "monsters." By analyzing gravitational waves from 155 binary pairs, they discovered that 14% are second-generation...1897 WISCONSIN, LENS BY ALVIN CLARK AND SONS]]>849false81179fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1179-anatol-lieven-turns-to-britain-s-new-political-era-under-prime-minister-andy-burnham-who-is-described-as-the-labour-party-s-las--74702971audioboom-019fb5bd-6c2f-790e-ba94-e1085436d97fFri, 31 Jul 2026 01:15:17 +0000John Batchelor Show.Anatol Lieven turns to Britain's new political era under Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who is described as the Labour Party's "last chance" to address a discredited government. Burnham faces immense financial pressure, particularly regarding the costs...296false81179fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1179-anatol-lieven-examines-how-the-ukraine-and-iran-conflicts-are-merging-into-one-global-struggle-following-a-ukrainian-drone-strike--74702977audioboom-019fb5bc-6bc6-77f2-8739-aac0d83a7a26Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:14:00 +0000John Batchelor Show.Anatol Lieven examines how the Ukraine and Iran conflicts are merging into one global struggle following a Ukrainiandrone strike on an Iranian vessel. This escalation threatens global energy supplies of refined oil products, as Russianrefineries...775false81179fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1179-john-hardie-and-bill-roggio-cover-the-significant-leadership-change-in-ukraine-as-general-drapatyi-replaces-general-syrskyi-as-co--74702979audioboom-019fb5bb-537b-79f8-9e12-6a3b8ac96679Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:12:51 +0000John Batchelor Show.John Hardie and Bill Roggio cover the significant leadership change in Ukraine as General Drapatyi replaces General Syrskyi as commander-in-chief. Drapatyi is seen as a representative of a new, western-style generation of officers who embrace...578false81179fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1179-cliff-may-argues-for-maximum-pressure-and-coercive-diplomacy-to-prevent-the-islamic-republic-of-iran-from-obtaining-nuclear-weapo--74703011audioboom-019fb5ba-2d89-7a3d-bf2b-850133239801Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:11:35 +0000John Batchelor Show.Cliff May argues for maximum pressure and coercive diplomacy to prevent the Islamic Republic of Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. He advocates for a naval blockade, specifically targeting oil exports from Kharg Island to strangle the regime's...603false81179fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1179-simon-constable-and-jim-mctague-continue-with-a-quiz-highlighting-that-typical-data-centers-use-300-000-gallons-of-water-daily-w--74702987audioboom-019fb5b9-361d-72a1-8801-71251312d685Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:10:41 +0000John Batchelor Show.Simon Constable and Jim McTague continue with a quiz highlighting that typical data centers use 300,000 gallons of water daily, while larger ones can reach 5 million gallons. Currently, most centers are urban, but 67% of planned facilities are rural....412false81179fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1179-john-batchelor-discusses-with-simon-constable-and-jim-mctague-the-extreme-weather-conditions-caused-by-a-super-el-nino-ye--747030051870]]>audioboom-019fb5b5-1fa0-7fd6-b24d-90fafa3646edFri, 31 Jul 2026 01:06:05 +0000John Batchelor Show.John Batchelor discusses with Simon Constable and Jim McTague the extreme weather conditions caused by a "super El Niño" year, leading to devastating wildfires in Canada and Europe. Constable reports from France on the high heat and smoke impact near...1870]]>659false81179fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1177-schedule-for-the-john-batchelor-show-7-29-26-1885-chile-steel-sided-warship-rebecca-grant-and-gordon-chang-report-china-is-e--747029505]]>audioboom-019fb0b4-d556-787b-b003-c6529838ce97Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:47:48 +0000John Batchelor Show.SCHEDULE FOR THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-29-26.1885  CHILE STEEL SIDED WARSHIPRebecca Grant and Gordon Chang report China is escalating provocations against the Philippines and Japan, including dangerous maneuvers near Second Thomas Shoal and firing...463false81177fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1177-streaming-the-making-of-the-jbs-7-29-26-the-provided-text-is-a-transcript-from-the-john-batchelor-show-featuring-a-detailed-d--74703042audioboom-019fb0ac-f718-76e7-b19e-725e1b932abbThu, 30 Jul 2026 01:39:13 +0000John Batchelor Show.STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JBS, 7-29-26The provided text is a transcript from the John Batchelor Show, featuring a detailed discussion between hosts and experts regarding escalating geopolitical tensions involving China, Iran, and the South China...3586false81177fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1178-bob-zimmerman-notes-the-deep-space-network-facility-in-spain-narrowly-avoided-destruction-by-wildfires-highlighting-the-fragilit--747030811958]]>audioboom-019fb0ac-bf85-7407-8bd2-3a033a01376fThu, 30 Jul 2026 01:38:58 +0000John Batchelor Show.Bob Zimmerman notes the Deep Space Network facility in Spain narrowly avoided destruction by wildfires, highlighting the fragility of planetary communication nodes. Beyond Earth, astronomers have observed a precipitous drop in star formation within...1958]]>329false81178fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1178-bob-zimmerman-reports-spacex-s-13th-starship-super-heavy-launch-was-a-major-success-demonstrating-the-reliability-of-raptor-3-en--74703016audioboom-019fb0a8-a9be-7906-826e-032b38942e9fThu, 30 Jul 2026 01:34:31 +0000John Batchelor Show.Bob Zimmerman reports SpaceX's 13th Starship Super Heavy launch was a major success, demonstrating the reliability of Raptor 3 engines and the thermal protection system. Zimmerman highlights the shift toward a "capitalism model," where private...852false81178fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1178-mary-anastasia-o-grady-reports-that-following-a-narrow-election-victory-center-right-businessman-abelardo-de-la-espriella-faces--747029921898 BOGOTA]]>audioboom-019fb0a7-f7e8-7f9f-8557-b0a6a77a3706Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:33:45 +0000John Batchelor Show.Mary Anastasia O'Grady reports that following a narrow election victory, center-right businessman Abelardo de la Espriella faces fierce opposition from outgoing President Gustavo Petro. Petro, a former M19 terrorist, has refused to recognize the...1898 BOGOTA]]>556false81178fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1177-general-blaine-holt-analyzes-reports-of-china-supplying-advanced-shoulder-launched-missiles-manpads-to-iran-via-hong-kong-and-p--747030801930 TOKYO]]>audioboom-019fb0a2-ab3e-704a-b293-225ab4738f40Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:27:54 +0000John Batchelor Show.General Blaine Holt analyzes reports of China supplying advanced shoulder-launched missiles (MANPADS) to Iran via Hong Kong and Pakistan, signaling a major geopolitical shift. Holt explains that while these weapons threaten low-flying aircraft, the...1930 TOKYO]]>516false81177fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1177-sadanand-dhume-examines-india-s-reservations-system-a-rigid-quota-based-affirmative-action-program-facing-intense-criticism-fo--747030781934 JAPAN]]>audioboom-019fb09c-8d34-746f-a6ed-8a5935c034daThu, 30 Jul 2026 01:21:10 +0000John Batchelor Show.Sadanand Dhume examines India's "reservations" system, a rigid quota-based affirmative action program facing intense criticism for undermining university competitiveness. Originally intended to redress historical caste-based wrongs, quotas have...1934 JAPAN]]>526false81177fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1177-sadanand-dhume-observes-that-despite-having-a-vast-pool-of-engineers-and-data-india-lags-behind-the-us-and-china-in-developing-f--747030471909 KASHMIR]]>audioboom-019fb09a-0ebe-77ab-97df-198e31bc3839Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:18:28 +0000John Batchelor Show.Sadanand Dhume observes that despite having a vast pool of engineers and data, India lags behind the US and China in developing frontier AI models. Dhume discusses the "winner-take-all" fear versus the belief that AI technology will eventually diffuse...1909 KASHMIR]]>655false81177fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1177-michael-bernstam-notes-official-statistics-reveal-the-russian-economy-has-entered-a-state-of-stagnation-with-gdp-growth-at-a-mer--747029571932 TOKYO POLICE HQ]]>audioboom-019fb097-9701-7d27-825d-a82b838cf19aThu, 30 Jul 2026 01:15:52 +0000John Batchelor Show.Michael Bernstam notes official statistics reveal the Russian economy has entered a state of stagnation, with GDP growth at a mere 0.2% for the first half of 2026. While weapons production remains high, the civilian economy—including agriculture and...1932 TOKYO POLICE HQ]]>311false81177fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1177-michael-bernstam-reports-ukrainian-drone-strikes-on-russian-refineries-have-severely-pinched-moscow-s-fuel-production-forcing-it--747030191931 TOKYO MATSUYA DEPARTMENT STORE]]>audioboom-019fb093-9f51-7dc9-9cf7-7eac10e9eb6dThu, 30 Jul 2026 01:11:26 +0000John Batchelor Show.Michael Bernstam reports Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries have severely pinched Moscow's fuel production, forcing it to import refined products from India. Bernstam argues that the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East have merged into...1931 TOKYO MATSUYA DEPARTMENT STORE]]>760false81177fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1177-evan-ellis-notes-president-claudia-sheinbaum-has-seen-success-in-reducing-homicides-and-cooperating-on-border-security-but-deep--747028651930 TOKYO]]>audioboom-019fb090-9fec-7639-be36-ca3b1f46f1b9Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:08:15 +0000John Batchelor Show.Evan Ellis notes President Claudia Sheinbaum has seen success in reducing homicides and cooperating on border security, but deep-seated corruption persists. The USMCA's future is uncertain, with the Trump administration using ongoing negotiations as...1930 TOKYO]]>355false81177fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1177-evan-ellis-surveys-shifting-political-landscapes-javier-milei-is-rallying-support-for-the-bolsonaros-in-brazil-highlighting-a-n--747029831918 INDIA]]>audioboom-019fb08f-b177-7a45-bf6a-1dfe59d18d83Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:07:07 +0000John Batchelor Show.Evan Ellis surveys shifting political landscapes: Javier Milei is rallying support for the Bolsonaros in Brazil, highlighting a new era of cross-border political interference. In Colombia, President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella is signaling a pro-US...1918 INDIA]]>826false81177fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1177-evan-ellis-previews-brazil-s-upcoming-october-election-which-pits-the-leftist-lula-da-silva-against-flavio-bolsonaro-son-of-the--747028621909 INDIA]]>audioboom-019fb08e-33da-79a2-b692-0ab17942b23bThu, 30 Jul 2026 01:05:36 +0000John Batchelor Show.Evan Ellis previews Brazil's upcoming October election, which pits the leftist Lula da Silva against Flavio Bolsonaro, son of the former president. While Lula currently leads in polls, his Workers' Party background and ties to the São Paulo Forum...1909 INDIA]]>365false81177fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1177-evan-ellis-reports-keiko-fujimori-has-been-inaugurated-as-peru-s-president-appointing-a-respected-center-right-cabinet-focused-o--747030011906 INDIA]]>audioboom-019fb08d-0111-786a-8180-4edd448a567aThu, 30 Jul 2026 01:04:08 +0000John Batchelor Show.Evan Ellis reports Keiko Fujimori has been inaugurated as Peru's president, appointing a respected center-right cabinet focused on fiscal discipline and US alignment. However, she faces challenges from endemic insecurity, corruption, and significant...1906 INDIA]]>707false81177fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1177-charles-burton-and-gordon-chang-discuss-how-trade-tensions-and-rhetoric-from-the-us-have-led-to-increased-disdain-among-canadians--747029931900 INDIA]]>audioboom-019fb08b-a2d4-7e27-9e4b-6ecd70561153Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:02:48 +0000John Batchelor Show.Charles Burton and Gordon Chang discuss how trade tensions and rhetoric from the US have led to increased disdain among Canadians toward their neighbor. Burton discusses a poll showing Canadians view China more favorably than the US due to perceived...1900 INDIA]]>466false81177fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1177-charles-burton-and-gordon-chang-note-xi-jinping-broke-tradition-by-skipping-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-devastating-tangshan-eart--747030431945 TOKYO STATION POSTCARD]]>audioboom-019fb089-a4d1-7028-b434-6e2435bf224eThu, 30 Jul 2026 01:00:31 +0000John Batchelor Show.Charles Burton and Gordon Chang note Xi Jinping broke tradition by skipping the 50th anniversary of the devastating Tangshan earthquake, sending a surrogate instead. Burton suggests this absence may signal political instability or paranoia regarding...1945 TOKYO STATION POSTCARD]]>715false81177fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1177-rick-fisher-and-gordon-chang-discuss-reports-that-china-is-transferring-hundreds-of-advanced-qw-12-and-fn-16-man-portable-air-def--747029631944 TOKYO STATION]]>audioboom-019fb084-f13c-783f-a19d-7d20602ad27eThu, 30 Jul 2026 00:55:24 +0000John Batchelor Show.Rick Fisher and Gordon Chang discuss reports that China is transferring hundreds of advanced QW-12 and FN-16 man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS) to Iran via Hong Kong intermediaries. Fisher warns this poses a significant threat to US aircraft...1944 TOKYO STATION]]>545false81177fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1177-rebecca-grant-and-gordon-chang-report-china-is-escalating-provocations-against-the-philippines-and-japan-including-dangerous-man--747029601923 TOKYO QUAKE]]>audioboom-019fb082-8dfc-7a64-bdf7-2cd2ab2bd33cThu, 30 Jul 2026 00:52:50 +0000John Batchelor Show.Rebecca Grant and Gordon Chang report China is escalating provocations against the Philippines and Japan, including dangerous maneuvers near Second Thomas Shoal and firing missiles from submarines. Grant highlights the US Navy's preparedness to defend...1923 TOKYO QUAKE]]>526false81177fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1176-schedule-the-making-of-the-john-batchelor-show-7-28-26-1900-idaho--74703027audioboom-019fab6b-ab95-7002-91b1-e7c998c65493Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:09:47 +0000John Batchelor Show.SCHEDULE THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-28-26.1900 IDAHOLiz Peek reports the US economy remains robust, driven by strong consumer spending in rural areas like Connecticutand Lancaster County. Peek highlights rising small business and...410false81176fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1173-streaming-making-jbs-7-28-26-1900-postcards-hotel-pontchartrain--74703090postcards
hotel pontchartrainThe provided text details a discussion between radio host John Batchelor and former Congressman Thaddius McCotterregarding geopolitical tensions and a pivotal Democratic primary for a U.S. Senate seat in Michigan. Internationally, the dialogue highlights the escalating conflict in Ukraine and a specific Ukrainian strike on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea, illustrating how regional wars are becoming global. Transitioning to domestic politics, the speakers analyze the internal struggle within the Democratic Party between establishment moderate Haley Stevens and progressive insurgent Abdul El-Sayed. This ideological "civil war" mirrors recent shifts in the Republican Party, with the candidates clashing over issues like AIPAC funding, capitalism, and the future of ICE. The conversation emphasizes that Michigan serves as a critical national bellwether, where the outcome of this primary will signal whether the Democratic establishment can hold its ground against the rising Democratic Socialists of America. Ultimately, the sources suggest that the state's political direction is instrumental in determining the broader trajectory of the Midwest and the next presidential election.]]>audioboom-019faac8-dff3-7ee1-afa6-746202bb0f0dWed, 29 Jul 2026 01:04:00 +0000John Batchelor Show.STREAMING MAKING JBS, 7-28-261900 https://picryl.com/topics/postcards https://picryl.com/topics/hotel+pontchartrainThe provided text details a discussion between radio host John Batchelor and former Congressman Thaddius McCotterregarding geopolitical...postcards
hotel pontchartrainThe provided text details a discussion between radio host John Batchelor and former Congressman Thaddius McCotterregarding geopolitical tensions and a pivotal Democratic primary for a U.S. Senate seat in Michigan. Internationally, the dialogue highlights the escalating conflict in Ukraine and a specific Ukrainian strike on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea, illustrating how regional wars are becoming global. Transitioning to domestic politics, the speakers analyze the internal struggle within the Democratic Party between establishment moderate Haley Stevens and progressive insurgent Abdul El-Sayed. This ideological "civil war" mirrors recent shifts in the Republican Party, with the candidates clashing over issues like AIPAC funding, capitalism, and the future of ICE. The conversation emphasizes that Michigan serves as a critical national bellwether, where the outcome of this primary will signal whether the Democratic establishment can hold its ground against the rising Democratic Socialists of America. Ultimately, the sources suggest that the state's political direction is instrumental in determining the broader trajectory of the Midwest and the next presidential election.]]>2635false81173fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1175-thaddeus-mccotter-notes-dr-abdul-el-sayed-denies-being-a-socialist-claiming-he-merely-wants-to-regulate-capitalism-run-amok--747030831701]]>audioboom-019fab65-b3e6-7f4f-9cda-718bab47531cWed, 29 Jul 2026 01:03:12 +0000John Batchelor Show.    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...1701]]>525false81175fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1175-thaddeus-mccotter-describes-the-michigan-democratic-senate-primary-as-a-civil-war-between-establishment-candidate-haley-stevens--747029611690]]>audioboom-019fab62-13a1-7160-bafe-7a121b616d46Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:59:15 +0000John Batchelor Show.Thaddeus McCotter describes the Michigan Democratic Senate primary as a "civil war" between establishment candidate Haley Stevens and progressive Dr. Abdul El-Sayed. The candidates are sharply divided over AIPAC funding and support for Israel. Stevens...1690]]>656false81175fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1175-joseph-sternberg-notes-chairman-kevin-warsh-is-moving-the-federal-reserve-toward-a-taciturn-style-ending-the-practice-of-forw--747029851606]]>audioboom-019fab60-505a-7010-8546-8b98b16ea819Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:57:23 +0000John Batchelor Show.Joseph Sternberg notes Chairman Kevin Warsh is moving the Federal Reserve toward a "taciturn" style, ending the practice of "forward guidance." This reform aims to prevent the Fed from becoming locked into policies that may become inappropriate as...1606]]>331false81175fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1175-joseph-sternberg-criticizes-prime-minister-andy-burnham-s-economic-policy-as-ineffective-against-the-cost-of-living-crisis-stern--747029761521]]>audioboom-019fab5f-6753-768a-834a-040f050c09a5Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:56:18 +0000John Batchelor Show.Joseph Sternberg criticizes Prime Minister Andy Burnham's economic policy as ineffective against the cost-of-living crisis. Sternberg argues that the UK is trapped by net-zero regulations that prevent the use of vast North Sea oil and gas reserves....1521]]>740false81175fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1175-gregory-copley-turns-to-the-uk-where-following-the-rise-of-prime-minister-andy-burnham-the-country-faces-political-uncertainty--747030501903]]>audioboom-019fab5d-3348-76f5-9b78-077cacc6e4f5Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:53:59 +0000John Batchelor Show.Gregory Copley turns to the UK, where following the rise of Prime Minister Andy Burnham, the country faces political uncertainty as Labour struggles with a lack of growth. Copley highlights King Charles III's vital role as a unifying force, focusing...1903]]>360false81175fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1175-gregory-copley-reports-xi-jinping-faces-significant-internal-opposition-from-communist-party-elders-at-the-beidaihe-retreat-desp--74702975audioboom-019fab5c-0d14-7eb5-8350-4c037c77d2a1Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:52:35 +0000John Batchelor Show.Gregory Copley reports Xi Jinping faces significant internal opposition from Communist Party elders at the Beidaiheretreat. Despite his titles, Xi's operational power is waning as the Chinese economy evaporates and social unrest grows. A recent...821false81175fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1175-gregory-copley-describes-cuba-s-total-implosion-as-its-infrastructure-collapses-and-major-blackouts-occur-copley-describes-a-str--747030621933]]>audioboom-019fab59-93fd-7fe3-ba51-29d165cc3aa9Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:50:01 +0000John Batchelor Show.Gregory Copley describes Cuba's total implosion as its infrastructure collapses and major blackouts occur. Copley describes a strategic failure in the Caribbean, where China has built significant influence over the last 20 years. The USmust decide...1933]]>484false81175fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1175-gregory-copley-reports-the-trump-administration-has-imposed-tariffs-on-australia-alleging-forced-labor-practices-a-claim-cople--747030461971 IRAN]]>audioboom-019fab58-470d-73bd-9351-150d765f376fWed, 29 Jul 2026 00:48:32 +0000John Batchelor Show.Gregory Copley reports the Trump administration has imposed tariffs on Australia, alleging "forced labor" practices—a claim Copley describes as spurious. This move antagonizes a loyal ally that has fought alongside the US for over a century....1971 IRAN]]>587false81175fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1175-jonathan-schanzer-discusses-new-uk-us-talks-focused-on-a-maritime-coalition-to-secure-the-strait-of-hormuz-and-red-sea-prime-min--747030861920]]>audioboom-019fab56-cbad-7d2f-a441-63cebdd53ee2Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:46:54 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jonathan Schanzer discusses new UK–US talks focused on a maritime coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has an opportunity to reset the relationship with Donald Trump. The Iranian-backed Houthi threat...1920]]>610false81175fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1175-jonathan-schanzer-reports-the-conflicts-in-ukraine-and-the-middle-east-are-merging-as-russia-iran-and-china-coordinate-their-ef--74702990audioboom-019fab55-c1e6-715f-81e4-6e5edcbb7bd8Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:45:44 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jonathan Schanzer reports the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East are merging as Russia, Iran, and Chinacoordinate their efforts. Schanzer notes that Ukraine's Caspian Sea strike has clarified this global partnership. The US is currently...571false81175fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1175-mary-kissel-observes-president-zelenskyy-is-receiving-a-warmer-reception-in-washington-due-to-ukraine-s-increasing-military-lever--74703091audioboom-019fab54-2211-71b3-8698-94fb2ef7e9f1Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:44:05 +0000John Batchelor Show.Mary Kissel observes President Zelenskyy is receiving a warmer reception in Washington due to Ukraine's increasing military leverage. Innovative long-range drone strikes on Russian energy nodes have demonstrated Ukraine's utility to USstrategic...285false81175fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1175-mary-kissel-notes-diplomatic-efforts-with-iran-currently-involve-shuttling-messages-through-intermediaries-like-oman-and-qatar--74703094audioboom-019fab52-6824-7c54-8679-1a521db32d45Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:42:07 +0000John Batchelor Show.Mary Kissel notes diplomatic efforts with Iran currently involve "shuttling messages" through intermediaries like Omanand Qatar. Kissel argues that the Islamic Republic is a revolutionary regime with no interest in genuine strategic peace. The...786false81175fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1175-thaddeus-mccotter-and-judy-dempsey-turn-to-a-deadly-ramming-attack-at-a-berlin-parade-that-has-put-chancellor-friedrich-merz-on-t--747029801903]]>audioboom-019fab51-3683-746d-8cce-1054b2d0c465Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:40:53 +0000John Batchelor Show.Thaddeus McCotter and Judy Dempsey turn to a deadly ramming attack at a Berlin parade that has put Chancellor Friedrich Merz on the defensive regarding his security credentials. The populist AfD party is exploiting the tragedy to criticize...1903]]>380false81175fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1175-thaddeus-mccotter-and-judy-dempsey-discuss-ukraine-s-strike-on-an-iranian-vessel-in-the-caspian-sea-which-complicates-global-ene--747030991903]]>audioboom-019fab50-1d4c-7647-8a1c-7ac97c56073eWed, 29 Jul 2026 00:39:36 +0000John Batchelor Show.Thaddeus McCotter and Judy Dempsey discuss Ukraine's strike on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea, which complicates global energy security for Europe. This inland sea is a vital source of non-Russian energy. Dempsey reports that Germany is...1903]]>801false81175fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1175-liz-peek-examines-the-michigan-democratic-senate-primary-as-a-national-test-for-the-party-s-ideological-direction-moderate-haley--747031051903 PE®SIA]]>audioboom-019fab4f-4169-7013-b32e-4b6d6ae37258Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:38:45 +0000John Batchelor Show.Liz Peek examines the Michigan Democratic Senate primary as a national test for the party's ideological direction. Moderate Haley Stevens faces Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a candidate favored by the Democratic Socialists of America. Peek notes the "shocker"...1903 PE®SIA]]>350false81175fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1175-liz-peek-reports-the-us-economy-remains-robust-driven-by-strong-consumer-spending-in-rural-areas-like-connecticut-and-lancaster--747029691903]]>audioboom-019fab4e-31af-7c65-b46a-e9e3d959b250Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:37:35 +0000John Batchelor Show.Liz Peek reports the US economy remains robust, driven by strong consumer spending in rural areas like Connecticutand Lancaster County. Peek highlights rising small business and consumer confidence despite increasing gasoline prices. Attention shifts...1903]]>721false81175fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1174-schedule-john-batchelor-show-7-27-26--74703035
Headline: Brazil’s Transnational Politics: Lula vs. the Conservative Alliance Guest: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa Summary: President Lula da Silva of Brazil has shifted toward an anti-American stance, aligning himself with "criminal socialism" and the São Paulo Forum. Former Foreign Minister Araújo describes a growing transnational alliance between Donald Trump, Javier Milei, and Flavio Bolsonaro to counter communist penetration in Latin America. The upcoming Brazilian election is seen as a critical battleground for the future of economic freedom and regional stability against organized crime.Headline: The Venezuelan Transition and the Shield of the Americas Guest: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña EsclusaSummary: Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez has received unexpected praise from President Trump, causing concern among opposition members who view her as a gangster. Alejandro Peña Esclusa argues that Rodriguez is a repressive figure and suggests a reconstruction government of experts instead. Meanwhile, Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro seeks to join the "Shield of the Americas" to combat regional criminal gangs and support a democratic transition in Venezuela.FILE 11: Not provided in the sources.

Headline: Iran’s Drone Test: Challenging the US Strategic Pause Guest: Edmund Fitton-Brown and Bill RoggioSummary: Following a US suspension of airstrikes, Iran launched drone attacks against Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Iraq to test the Trump administration's resolve. Edmund Fitton-Brown explains that Iran aims to prove it decides when pauses occur, not the US. The segment warns that without consistent US pressure, Iran could establish a "regional protection racket," leaving Arab states to seek separate accommodations with the bully on the block.Headline: Starship Test 13: Success and Challenges in Reusability Guest: Doug Messier Summary: SpaceX’s Starship Test 13 achieved a controlled landing of the spacecraft in the Indian Ocean, though the Super Heavy booster exploded during its Gulf landing. Doug Messier explains that while the mission successfully deployed Starlink satellites, the FAA remains concerned about future overland flights. The ultimate goal is full reusability for NASA’s upcoming lunar missions and upgrading the capacity of the Starlink network for laser communications.Headline: Decapitating Hamas: Targeted Strikes in Gaza Guest: Samuel Benner and Bill Roggio Summary: The IDF has conducted targeted strikes against Hamas’s internal security commanders, including the head of the police force in central Gaza. Samuel Benner reports that while the upper military echelon has been largely eliminated, Israel is now targeting those responsible for imposing rule on Gazans. Despite these strikes, Hamas continues to control food distribution, effectively using humanitarian aid as a "piggy bank" for the organization.Headline: The Iran War: A Strategy Stuck in Stalemate Guest: Jonathan Schanzer and Bill Roggio Summary: After twelve days of intense US bombing, there is confusion regarding the long-term plan for achieving behavior change in Tehran. Jonathan Schanzer argues that the regime remains ideologically committed to power and is unlikely to offer concessions for money alone. Furthermore, Iran’s capability to launch ballistic missiles remains significant, and the IRGC has not yet felt the impression that a total regime collapse is imminent.Headline: The AI Bubble: China’s Strategic Intellectual Property Theft Guest: Brandon Ward and Gordon ChangSummary: China is allegedly using stolen American intellectual property to train its artificial intelligence models, such as Moonshot’s Kimmy K3. Brandon Ward suggests this is a strategic move to collapse the inflated market value of the American AI sector. Gordon Chang warns that despite export bans, Chinese firms continue to acquire high-end Nvidia chips, complicating US strategic plans and economic dominance while threatening a potential future shooting war.]]>audioboom-019fa64c-8a58-771e-8e02-c7d19ae7494fTue, 28 Jul 2026 01:17:41 +0000John Batchelor Show.SCHEDULE  JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-27-26Headline: Signaling Peace Amidst Conflict: The US and Iran Standstill Guest: Ambassador Hussein Haqqani and Bill Roggio Summary: John Batchelor discusses the current tensions between Iran and the United States...297false81174fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1174-streaming-making-jbs-7-27-26-1926-south-carolina-the-provided-text-contains-transcripts-from-the-john-batchelor-show-featurin--74703000audioboom-019fa64c-2267-7b6a-bb12-9d2692a4b9adTue, 28 Jul 2026 01:17:14 +0000John Batchelor Show.STREAMING MAKING JBS, 7-27-261926 SOUTH CAROLINA OF THE LATE SENATOR L. GRAHAMThe provided text contains transcripts from the John Batchelor Show, featuring discussions on the geopolitical instability involving Iran, Ukraine, and Gaza. Experts Hussein...2720false81174fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1173-file-16-headline-the-ai-bubble-china-s-strategic-intellectual-property-theft-guest-brandon-ward-and-gordon-chang-summary--74703004audioboom-019fa637-7a32-78e3-9d25-d02e6cd68e84Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:54:34 +0000John Batchelor Show.FILE 16. Headline: The AI Bubble: China’s Strategic Intellectual Property Theft Guest: Brandon Ward and Gordon Chang Summary: China is allegedly using stolen American intellectual property to train its artificial intelligence models, such as...647false81173fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1173-file-15-headline-the-iran-war-a-strategy-stuck-in-stalemate-guest-jonathan-sayeh-and-bill-roggio-summary-after-twelve-days-o--74702991audioboom-019fa633-2d1f-7f57-946a-f48d777dfd90Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:49:54 +0000John Batchelor Show.FILE 15. Headline: The Iran War: A Strategy Stuck in Stalemate Guest: Jonathan SAYEH and Bill Roggio Summary: After twelve days of intense US bombing, there is confusion regarding the long-term plan for achieving behavior change in Tehran. Jonathan...534false81173fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1173-file-14-headline-decapitating-hamas-targeted-strikes-in-gaza-guest-samuel-benner-and-bill-roggio-summary-the-idf-has-conduct--74703075audioboom-019fa62f-6713-7ea6-b73b-2d49156fcbdfTue, 28 Jul 2026 00:45:47 +0000John Batchelor Show.FILE 14. Headline: Decapitating Hamas: Targeted Strikes in Gaza Guest: Samuel Benner and Bill Roggio Summary: The IDF has conducted targeted strikes against Hamas’s internal security commanders, including the head of the police force in central Gaza....554false81173fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1173-file-13-headline-starship-test-13-success-and-challenges-in-reusability-guest-doug-messier-summary-spacex-s-starship-test-13--74702997audioboom-019fa62d-0784-720e-ac0c-49808477221cTue, 28 Jul 2026 00:43:16 +0000John Batchelor Show.FILE 13. Headline: Starship Test 13: Success and Challenges in Reusability Guest: Doug Messier Summary: SpaceX’s Starship Test 13 achieved a controlled landing of the spacecraft in the Indian Ocean, though the Super Heavy booster exploded during its...517false81173fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1173-headline-iran-s-drone-test-challenging-the-us-strategic-pause-guest-edmund-fitton-brown-and-bill-roggio-summary-following-a-u--74702974audioboom-019fa62a-c91f-78b9-b812-378d5c548adcTue, 28 Jul 2026 00:40:49 +0000John Batchelor Show.Headline: Iran’s Drone Test: Challenging the US Strategic Pause Guest: Edmund Fitton-Brown and Bill Roggio Summary: Following a US suspension of airstrikes, Iran launched drone attacks against Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Iraq to test the Trump...479false81173fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1173-headline-the-houthi-iran-alliance-and-the-fragile-conflict-with-saudi-arabia-guest-edmund-fitton-brown-summary-edmund-fitton-b--74703093audioboom-019fa629-143f-73d0-a552-c0427968e481Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:38:57 +0000John Batchelor Show.FILE 11. Headline: The Houthi-Iran Alliance and the Fragile Conflict with Saudi Arabia Guest: Edmund Fitton Brown Summary: Edmund Fitton Brown discusses the Houthis' motivation as a revolutionary Islamic force aligned with Iran's campaign against the...702false81173fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1173-headline-the-venezuelan-transition-and-the-shield-of-the-americas-guest-ernesto-araujo-and-alejandro-pena-esclusa-summary-acti--74702972audioboom-019fa627-6d76-74be-8776-f27b540f6badTue, 28 Jul 2026 00:37:09 +0000John Batchelor Show.Headline: The Venezuelan Transition and the Shield of the Americas Guest: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa Summary: Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez has received unexpected praise from President Trump, causing concern among...518false81173fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1173-headline-brazil-s-transnational-politics-lula-vs-the-conservative-alliance-guest-ernesto-araujo-and-alejandro-pena-esclusa-su--74702989audioboom-019fa626-385e-7924-9eec-840884b4ecc4Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:35:50 +0000John Batchelor Show.Headline: Brazil’s Transnational Politics: Lula vs. the Conservative Alliance Guest: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa Summary: President Lula da Silva of Brazil has shifted toward an anti-American stance, aligning himself with "criminal...553false81173fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1173-headline-the-strategic-link-between-the-lebanon-ceasefire-and-iranian-interests-guest-david-daoud-summary-david-daoud-explains--74703008audioboom-019fa614-8789-7fb2-a22f-73be0889db13Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:16:30 +0000John Batchelor Show.Headline: The Strategic Link Between the Lebanon Ceasefire and Iranian Interests Guest: David Daoud Summary: David Daoud explains that the Lebanon ceasefire persists primarily because of U.S. diplomatic pressure to reach a broader agreement with Iran....290false81173fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1173-david-daoud-and-bill-roggio-report-the-idf-recently-shot-down-an-unarmed-hezbollah-drone-gathering-intelligence-over-strategic-ri--74703108audioboom-019fa60b-4b7c-7548-8bdc-ba0b5f66a573Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:06:16 +0000John Batchelor Show.David Daoud and Bill Roggio report the IDF recently shot down an unarmed Hezbollah drone gathering intelligence over strategic ridges in southern Lebanon. Daoud highlights that Hezbollah continues to operate freely despite the presence of the Lebanese...891false81173fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1173-malcolm-hoenlein-and-thaddeus-mccotter-turn-to-lebanon-s-attempt-to-establish-humanitarian-pilot-zones-where-the-lebanese-armed-f--74703007audioboom-019fa607-fc31-78f0-83fb-62c87b953d19Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:02:48 +0000John Batchelor Show.Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus McCotter turn to Lebanon's attempt to establish humanitarian pilot zones where the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) replace withdrawing Israeli troops. Critics argue this model mirrors the failed Gazadisengagement, as...451false81173fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1173-malcolm-hoenlein-and-thaddeus-mccotter-discuss-prime-minister-benjamin-netanyahu-s-travel-to-washington-to-meet-with-president-tr--74703020audioboom-019fa605-ca08-7981-a0d0-0b6e5e8ab4a1Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:15 +0000John Batchelor Show.Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus McCotter discuss Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's travel to Washington to meet with President Trump and attend the funeral of the late Senator Graham. The agenda focuses heavily on Iran's continued aggression,...620false81173fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1173-bridget-toomey-and-bill-roggio-report-houthi-rebels-have-initiated-a-maritime-blockade-against-saudi-arabian-ports-causing-ship--74703096audioboom-019fa604-a38b-7f84-9e82-8d9df41854a1Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:59:04 +0000John Batchelor Show.Bridget Toomey and Bill Roggio report Houthi rebels have initiated a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabian ports, causing ship traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb strait to fall to its lowest level in months. While the Houthis cite local grievances,...518false81173fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1173-caleb-weiss-and-bill-roggio-assess-somali-officials-claim-of-the-death-of-maalim-ibrahim-a-co-founder-of-al-shabaab-and-a-key-m--74703097audioboom-019fa601-5675-75d0-a610-30b9c0f7b19eMon, 27 Jul 2026 23:55:26 +0000John Batchelor Show.Caleb Weiss and Bill Roggio assess Somali officials' claim of the death of Maalim Ibrahim, a co-founder of al-Shabaab and a key military planner who held many executive hats. However, Weiss cautions that such claims often lack third-party verification...664false81173fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1173-husain-haqqani-and-bill-roggio-examine-the-potential-for-unconventional-warfare-escalation-across-eurasia-and-the-specific-risks--74702789audioboom-019fa600-118f-7965-89cd-ae9b1e6bbd88Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:54:09 +0000John Batchelor Show.Husain Haqqani and Bill Roggio examine the potential for unconventional warfare escalation across Eurasia and the specific risks within the Caspian theater. Haqqani warns that Iran's ability to hold the global economy hostage through the Red Sea and...348false81173fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1173-john-batchelor-discusses-the-current-tensions-between-iran-and-the-united-states-with-ambassador-husain-haqqani-and-bill-roggio-f--74703073audioboom-019fa5fd-de49-7325-b80a-1290cf3d6fcbMon, 27 Jul 2026 23:51:36 +0000John Batchelor Show.John Batchelor discusses the current tensions between Iran and the United States with Ambassador Husain Haqqaniand Bill Roggio following a sudden halt in American bombing. Haqqani explains that both nations are seeking a diplomatic "off-ramp," though...723false81173fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1172-gaius-and-germanicus-gaius-recounts-the-tragic-tale-of-the-elephants-in-55-bce-who-were-lured-from-north-africa-with-promises-o--74703026audioboom-019fa163-8f00-72ca-83df-c7886f6891ccMon, 27 Jul 2026 02:24:43 +0000John Batchelor Show.Gaius and Germanicus: Gaius recounts the tragic tale of the elephants in 55 BCE, who were lured from North Africawith promises of safety only to be slaughtered in Pompey's arena. The elephants' pathetic pleas moved the Romanaudience to tears, and...1018false81172fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1172-gaius-and-germanicus-the-discussion-focuses-on-the-shrinking-presidency-of-mr-trump-in-2026-drawing-parallels-to-the-diminis--747031111892]]>audioboom-019fa160-22de-7ab6-a558-b2e74feda0b3Mon, 27 Jul 2026 02:20:59 +0000John Batchelor Show.Gaius and Germanicus: The discussion focuses on the "shrinking presidency" of Mr. Trump in 2026, drawing parallels to the diminished 19th-century stature of Benjamin Harrison. The hosts argue that geriatric leadership and the "unbelievable" stress of...1892]]>1123false81172fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1171-in-the-londinium-chronicles-gaius-john-batchelor-and-germanicus-michael-vlahos-explore-the-intersections-of-roman-history-an--74703058SULLA COIN]]>audioboom-019fa159-ec60-7a00-8c8f-72c11c10b1b1Mon, 27 Jul 2026 02:14:12 +0000John Batchelor Show.In The Londinium Chronicles, Gaius (John Batchelor) and Germanicus (Michael Vlahos) explore the intersections of Roman history and modern geopolitics.Gaius and Germanicus: The hosts analyze the current "floundering" of the White House and the Kremlin....SULLA COIN]]>1511false81171fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1170-neil-lanctot-concludes-with-the-revelation-of-the-zimmermann-telegram-a-german-proposal-for-an-alliance-with-mexico-against-the--747029841919]]>audioboom-019fa143-487d-7437-9f93-b778b1368f40Mon, 27 Jul 2026 01:49:28 +0000John Batchelor Show.Neil Lanctot concludes with the revelation of the Zimmermann Telegram—a German proposal for an alliance with Mexico against the U.S.—which finally pushed the nation toward war. On April 2, 1917, Wilson asked Congress for a declaration of war "to make...1919]]>549false81170fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1170-neil-lanctot-follows-wilson-s-narrow-re-election-in-late-1916-fueled-by-the-slogan-of-maintaining-peace-seeking-to-end-the-conf--74703044audioboom-019fa142-45d9-73af-a318-e04618d90520Mon, 27 Jul 2026 01:48:22 +0000John Batchelor Show.Neil Lanctot follows Wilson's narrow re-election in late 1916, fueled by the slogan of maintaining peace. Seeking to end the conflict before the U.S. was forced in, he issued a peace note to all warring parties and delivered his famous "Peace Without...689false81170fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1170-neil-lanctot-recounts-the-june-1916-republican-convention-which-nominated-supreme-court-justice-charles-evans-hughes-as-a-compro--747030531914 Federal Reserve]]>audioboom-019fa140-8e86-7b74-b2b4-170bd1e9f2feMon, 27 Jul 2026 01:46:29 +0000John Batchelor Show.Neil Lanctot recounts the June 1916 Republican convention, which nominated Supreme Court Justice Charles Evans Hughes as a compromise candidate to block TR and save the party. TR, realizing he lacked sufficient support, made the difficult decision to...1914 Federal Reserve]]>435false81170fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1170-neil-lanctot-details-the-march-1916-sinking-of-the-sussex-which-caused-more-american-deaths-and-pushed-wilson-to-the-brink-of-wa--747030091914]]>audioboom-019fa13e-fb0f-778d-abe1-063272454988Mon, 27 Jul 2026 01:44:46 +0000John Batchelor Show.Neil Lanctot details the March 1916 sinking of the Sussex, which caused more American deaths and pushed Wilson to the brink of war. German Ambassador Johann von Bernstorff worked desperately to maintain peace, recognizing that American entry would...1914]]>693false81170fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1169-neil-lanctot-covers-the-winter-of-1915-1916-when-tr-championed-the-preparedness-movement-arguing-that-the-u-s-was-dangerousl--74703010audioboom-019fa13c-019f-768a-8daf-c7c738e189e3Mon, 27 Jul 2026 01:41:31 +0000John Batchelor Show.Neil Lanctot covers the winter of 1915–1916, when TR championed the "preparedness" movement, arguing that the U.S.was dangerously vulnerable with only 100,000 men in its army. Wilson, feeling the political pressure, launched a speaking tour through...555false81169fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1169-neil-lanctot-examines-the-may-7-1915-sinking-of-the-lusitania-by-a-german-submarine-which-killed-over-100-americans-and-sparke--74702996audioboom-019fa13a-e7a8-70bc-a3d9-db82c9aee181Mon, 27 Jul 2026 01:40:11 +0000John Batchelor Show.Neil Lanctot examines the May 7, 1915, sinking of the Lusitania by a German submarine, which killed over 100 Americans and sparked a massive crisis for American progressivism. Wilson's advisor, Colonel House, urged severing ties with Germany—a move...673false81169fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1169-neil-lanctot-turns-to-early-1915-when-the-great-war-had-stabilized-into-a-brutal-stalemate-in-europe-while-america-remained-neut--74703014audioboom-019fa139-bd82-7044-bbf9-e13f30a059fbMon, 27 Jul 2026 01:39:03 +0000John Batchelor Show.Neil Lanctot turns to early 1915, when the Great War had stabilized into a brutal stalemate in Europe while Americaremained neutral under Wilson. Jane Addams, horrified by the massacre, organized the Women's Peace Party to act as a pressure group for...503false81169fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1169-neil-lanctot-author-of-the-approaching-storm-roosevelt-wilson-addams-and-their-clash-over-america-s-future-introduces-the-t--74703084audioboom-019fa139-2410-7b8b-8e0e-a5185c55397eMon, 27 Jul 2026 01:38:24 +0000John Batchelor Show.Neil Lanctot, author of The Approaching Storm: Roosevelt, Wilson, Addams, and Their Clash Over America's Future, introduces the three primary figures of the narrative in 1912: Jane Addams, Theodore Roosevelt (TR), and Woodrow Wilson. All three...609false81169fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1168-barry-strauss-follows-octavian-s-advance-on-egypt-after-actium-securing-the-loyalty-of-eastern-kings-cleopatra-attempts-to-buil--74703024audioboom-019fa12b-991c-772c-a8f0-5e78ed09d665Mon, 27 Jul 2026 01:23:31 +0000John Batchelor Show.Barry Strauss follows Octavian's advance on Egypt after Actium, securing the loyalty of Eastern kings. Cleopatraattempts to build a new fleet in the Red Sea to escape to India, but her plans are thwarted. In Alexandria, a complex negotiation unfolds...842false81168fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1168-barry-strauss-narrates-the-naval-battle-of-actium-which-begins-on-september-2-31-bc-antony-and-cleopatra-command-approximately--74703034audioboom-019fa12a-3d22-760b-b666-41adcc9dbf51Mon, 27 Jul 2026 01:22:00 +0000John Batchelor Show.Barry Strauss narrates the naval Battle of Actium, which begins on September 2, 31 BC. Antony and Cleopatracommand approximately 230 ships against Octavian and Agrippa's fleet of nearly 400. Facing starvation due to Agrippa's blockade, Antony and...567false81168fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1168-barry-strauss-shifts-the-conflict-to-the-western-coast-of-greece-where-antony-and-cleopatra-s-massive-fleet-waits-at-actium-str--74703055audioboom-019fa129-6f2d-7c10-8fa1-ae59124925ceMon, 27 Jul 2026 01:21:07 +0000John Batchelor Show.Barry Strauss shifts the conflict to the western coast of Greece, where Antony and Cleopatra's massive fleet waits at Actium. Strauss emphasizes that while tactics are for amateurs, logistics are for professionals. Marcus Agrippa executes a brilliant...557false81168fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1168-barry-strauss-examines-mark-antony-s-critical-unforced-error-of-33-bc-divorcing-octavia-octavian-s-sister-this-move-provides--74703107audioboom-019fa127-fcf1-7627-9005-b055be687995Mon, 27 Jul 2026 01:19:40 +0000John Batchelor Show.Barry Strauss examines Mark Antony's critical "unforced error" of 33 BC: divorcing Octavia, Octavian's sister. This move provides Octavian with a massive propaganda victory, allowing him to frame Antony as having betrayed Rome for an Egyptian queen....361false81168fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1168-barry-strauss-traces-the-fracturing-of-the-second-triumvirate-as-octavian-utilizes-his-sister-octavia-who-marries-antony-to-sea--74703030audioboom-019fa127-8d27-7916-9cc5-8d840785784dMon, 27 Jul 2026 01:19:02 +0000John Batchelor Show.Barry Strauss traces the fracturing of the Second Triumvirate as Octavian utilizes his sister, Octavia, who marries Antony to seal a peace treaty in 40 BC. While depicted as a devoted housewife, Strauss suggests she remained loyal to Octavian,...875false81168fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1168-barry-strauss-introduces-cleopatra-the-queen-of-egypt-and-member-of-the-ptolemaic-dynasty-founded-by-one-of-alexander-the-great--74703036audioboom-019fa121-77dd-7bfa-86d8-9726a48c92b7Mon, 27 Jul 2026 01:12:32 +0000John Batchelor Show.Barry Strauss introduces Cleopatra, the Queen of Egypt and member of the Ptolemaic dynasty founded by one of Alexander the Great's generals. Strauss describes Alexandria as the Mediterranean's greatest metropolis and a wealthy cultural hub. Cleopatra...473false81168fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1168-john-batchelor-introduces-barry-strauss-author-of-the-war-that-made-the-roman-empire-antony-cleopatra-and-octavian-at-actium--74703037audioboom-019fa120-decb-71e6-a034-20f6848c6ac2Mon, 27 Jul 2026 01:11:53 +0000John Batchelor Show.John Batchelor introduces Barry Strauss, author of The War That Made the Roman Empire: Antony, Cleopatra, and Octavian at Actium, to discuss the transition from the death of Julius Caesar to the rise of Augustus. Strauss identifies Plutarch and...652false81168fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1167-alan-philps-profiles-alice-moats-a-wealthy-american-socialite-who-reinvented-herself-as-a-war-correspondent-during-the-siege-of--747030331920]]>audioboom-019f9cac-a399-7f41-9e24-85733ee403f8Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:26:27 +0000John Batchelor Show.Alan Philps profiles Alice Moats, a wealthy American socialite who reinvented herself as a war correspondent during the siege of Moscow. Known for her book No Nice Girl Swears, "Mozy" was often viewed as light entertainment, yet she was a persistent...1920]]>396false81167fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1167-alan-philps-recounts-how-charlotte-haldane-a-prominent-british-communist-and-wife-of-scientist-jbs-haldane-traveled-to-moscow-i--747031161918]]>audioboom-019f9cab-2c43-7274-904b-1ef0e55d8682Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:24:43 +0000John Batchelor Show.Alan Philps recounts how Charlotte Haldane, a prominent British Communist and wife of scientist JBS Haldane, traveled to Moscow in 1941 as a correspondent for the Daily Sketch. She arrived with high hopes for the "Soviet paradise," even clashing with...1918]]>676false81167fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1167-alan-philps-tells-the-story-of-tanya-a-28-year-old-woman-who-used-her-english-skills-to-escape-a-life-of-poverty-and-suspicion-i--747030381914]]>audioboom-019f9ca8-1626-75fa-8541-bc78f591a961Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:21:28 +0000John Batchelor Show.Alan Philps tells the story of Tanya, a 28-year-old woman who used her English skills to escape a life of poverty and suspicion in Moscow. Denied education due to her "bourgeois" background, she became a translator at the Metropol for correspondent...1914]]>506false81167fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1167-alan-philps-tells-of-nadia-a-translator-at-the-metropol-hotel-who-became-a-secret-dissident-after-losing-faith-in-stalinism-du--747030451906]]>audioboom-019f9ca4-e4e3-7606-803e-800d132bcc84Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:17:56 +0000John Batchelor Show.Alan Philps tells of Nadia, a translator at the Metropol Hotel who became a "secret dissident" after losing faith in Stalinism during the purges. She trusted Australian journalist Godfrey Blunden, believing him to be more reliable than "snobbish"...1906]]>676false81167fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1167-alan-philps-examines-ralph-parker-a-mysterious-correspondent-for-the-times-and-the-new-york-times-and-his-secretary-turned-wife--74703115audioboom-019f9ca3-1b56-73de-b905-0e077ad88976Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:16:02 +0000John Batchelor Show.Alan Philps examines Ralph Parker, a mysterious correspondent for The Times and The New York Times, and his secretary-turned-wife, Valentina. A central event involves a chaotic press conference regarding the Katyn Forestmassacre, where reporter Harold...321false81167fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1167-alan-philps-profiles-a-t-cholerton-the-grand-old-man-of-moscow-correspondents-who-lived-in-a-shambolic-apartment-and-possess--747030511902]]>audioboom-019f9c9b-ab3d-7716-a390-12dff8a0986cSun, 26 Jul 2026 04:07:48 +0000John Batchelor Show.Alan Philps profiles A.T. Cholerton, the "grand old man" of Moscow correspondents, who lived in a shambolic apartment and possessed an encyclopedic knowledge of the Soviet experiment. Having witnessed the show trials and purges, he was eventually...1902]]>751false81167fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1166-jeremy-zakis-shares-that-his-dog-dallas-has-expanded-his-avian-menagerie-by-befriending-two-ducks-that-unexpectedly-settled-i--74703110audioboom-019f9c3e-47cf-7a7d-8912-2b72493974fcSun, 26 Jul 2026 02:25:54 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jeremy Zakis shares that his dog, Dallas, has expanded his "avian menagerie" by befriending two ducks that unexpectedly settled in his garden. These ducks traveled miles from their typical lake habitat during winter, a period when they are normally...390false81166fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1166-jeremy-zakis-reports-joe-root-is-the-expected-successor-to-ben-stokes-as-english-cricket-captain-as-a-prolific-batter-and-the-te--74703013audioboom-019f9c3d-6caf-71c9-882a-2ff3b192e9c1Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:24:58 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jeremy Zakis reports Joe Root is the expected successor to Ben Stokes as English cricket captain. As a prolific batter and the team's "only adult," Root is viewed as a strategic savior who can restore maturity to a side plagued by off-field...548false81166fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1166-jeremy-zakis-reports-meteorologists-predict-a-record-breaking-super-el-nino-which-is-expected-to-cause-extreme-heat-and-unpredic--74703017audioboom-019f9c3c-9b5d-70e1-8ec1-591658cefb91Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:24:05 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jeremy Zakis reports meteorologists predict a record-breaking Super El Niño, which is expected to cause extreme heat and unpredictable drought patterns globally. Currently, Sydney's winter is unusually cold and dry, causing physical discomfort for...395false81166fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1166-jeremy-zakis-notes-carpet-pythons-are-emerging-during-winter-when-they-should-be-hibernating-signaling-significant-environmental--74703106audioboom-019f9c3c-0936-7b42-9613-efe7d0ebb661Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:23:27 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jeremy Zakis notes carpet pythons are emerging during winter when they should be hibernating, signaling significant environmental shifts. Wombats, stout marsupials unique to Australia, are described as "gladiators" of the animal kingdom due to their...941false81166fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1165-nick-lloyd-concludes-with-the-arrival-of-general-john-j-pershing-and-the-american-expeditionary-force-in-1917-which-fundamental--747030981914-1918]]>audioboom-019f9be8-99ea-79b8-b11d-e4d2b5547189Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:52:16 +0000John Batchelor Show.  Nick Lloyd concludes with the arrival of General John J. Pershing and the American Expeditionary Force in 1917, which fundamentally shifted the war's atmosphere despite the initial lack of a prepared army. Pershing famously resisted "amalgamation,"...1914-1918]]>375false81165fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1165-nick-lloyd-describes-british-leadership-during-the-great-war-as-defined-by-constant-arguments-doubt-and-backstabbing-among-its--74703065audioboom-019f9be6-d425-7938-9a9d-dfd48bb953a9Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:50:23 +0000John Batchelor Show.Nick Lloyd describes British leadership during the Great War as defined by constant arguments, doubt, and backstabbing among its political and military elite. Prime Minister H.H. Asquith and War Minister Lord Kitchener struggled to manage the war's...864false81165fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1165-nick-lloyd-characterizes-1916-as-a-meat-locker-dominated-by-the-twin-horrors-of-verdun-and-the-somme-falkenhayn-s-strategy-at--74703063audioboom-019f9be3-e8a5-7d5f-9f43-cc488bfc369dSun, 26 Jul 2026 00:47:12 +0000John Batchelor Show.Nick Lloyd characterizes 1916 as a "meat locker," dominated by the twin horrors of Verdun and the Somme. Falkenhayn's strategy at Verdun was a "concentrated experiment in killing," designed to bleed the French army dry through superior artillery...398false81165fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1165-nick-lloyd-details-the-pivotal-battle-of-the-marne-where-the-german-schlieffen-plan-unraveled-due-to-a-total-collapse-of-command--747029101914]]>audioboom-019f9be1-66ce-7836-ac7c-c8cb1bdf56b6Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:44:27 +0000John Batchelor Show.Nick Lloyd details the pivotal Battle of the Marne, where the German Schlieffen Plan unraveled due to a total collapse of command and control. As the German First Army under Alexander von Kluck exhausted itself through hundreds of miles of marching,...1914]]>731false81165fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1165-nick-lloyd-surveys-the-diverse-personalities-of-the-french-high-command-beginning-with-joseph-joffre-whose-earthiness-and-cal--747030281914]]>audioboom-019f9bdd-802a-7eb5-b820-e254b6398354Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:40:12 +0000John Batchelor Show.Nick Lloyd surveys the diverse personalities of the French high command, beginning with Joseph Joffre, whose "earthiness" and calm "gravitas" were essential in absorbing the shock of the 1914 German invasion. While Joffre provided stability, the war...1914]]>425false81165fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1164-nick-lloyd-continues-by-late-1915-commanders-on-both-sides-realized-that-the-trench-deadlock-could-not-be-easily-shattered-thro--74703068VON FALKHEYN]]>audioboom-019f9bd8-2c30-7073-a10c-2a57c38f459dSun, 26 Jul 2026 00:34:20 +0000John Batchelor Show.Nick Lloyd continues: by late 1915, commanders on both sides realized that the trench deadlock could not be easily shattered through traditional maneuvers. During the Second Battle of Champagne, the French and Germans engaged in a constant evolution...VON FALKHEYN]]>811false81164fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1164-nick-lloyd-continues-by-late-1915-commanders-on-both-sides-realized-that-the-trench-deadlock-could-not-be-easily-shattered-thro--74703003MONASH]]>audioboom-019f9bd4-d7dc-782c-b0cc-4691ae02b582Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:30:44 +0000John Batchelor Show.Nick Lloyd continues: by late 1915, commanders on both sides realized that the trench deadlock could not be easily shattered through traditional maneuvers. During the Second Battle of Champagne, the French and Germans engaged in a constant evolution...MONASH]]>553false81164fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1164-nick-lloyd-author-of-the-western-front-a-history-of-the-great-war-volume-1-1914-1918-examines-the-immense-psychological-stra--74703064audioboom-019f9bd3-dbf5-7cb5-bd74-bc15193771daSun, 26 Jul 2026 00:29:40 +0000John Batchelor Show.Nick Lloyd, author of The Western Front: A History of the Great War, Volume 1: 1914-1918, examines the immense psychological strain placed on early German leadership, specifically Helmuth von Moltke the Younger, who felt crushed by the military legacy...573false81164fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1163-schedule-for-the-john-batchelor-show-7-24-2026-1940-berlin-jeff-bliss-reports-from-los-angeles-where-mayor-karen-bass-s-insi--74703088audioboom-019f96d9-1a74-705b-8240-051f7d844266Sat, 25 Jul 2026 01:17:17 +0000John Batchelor Show.SCHEDULE FOR THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-24-20261940 BERLINJeff Bliss reports from Los Angeles, where Mayor Karen Bass's "Inside Safe" program faces scrutiny as figures show 41% of participants returned to homelessness. Encampments have expanded...454false81163fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1161-streaming-making-jbs-7-24-2026--74703021audioboom-019f95c2-257b-70e0-9e72-730f5aae1a93Sat, 25 Jul 2026 01:08:00 +0000John Batchelor Show.STREAMING MAKING JBS, 7-24-20261900 BRUSSELSThe provided transcript features a conversation between John Batchelor, Jeff Bliss, and a guest referred to as Germanicus regarding the sociopolitical and infrastructure challenges facing Los Angeles and the...3707false81161fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1162-veronique-de-rugy-argues-autonomous-vehicles-like-waymo-could-reduce-road-fatalities-by-94-yet-their-adoption-is-stalled-by--74703114LA FIESTA DE LOS ANGELES]]>audioboom-019f96cf-d3ac-7ee0-9fcc-9acf16e12f05Sat, 25 Jul 2026 01:07:06 +0000John Batchelor Show.Veronique de Rugy argues autonomous vehicles like Waymo could reduce road fatalities by 94%, yet their adoption is stalled by opposition from trial lawyers and unions. Unions fear job losses for taxi, truck, and delivery drivers, though de Rugy argues...LA FIESTA DE LOS ANGELES]]>503false81162fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1162-conrad-black-disputes-prime-minister-mark-carney-s-characterization-of-canada-as-a-middle-power-arguing-the-term-is-obsolete-f--74703012audioboom-019f96cd-33b8-731d-ac9c-986a77ab21f6Sat, 25 Jul 2026 01:04:15 +0000John Batchelor Show.Conrad Black disputes Prime Minister Mark Carney's characterization of Canada as a "middle power," arguing the term is obsolete for a G7 nation with a larger economy than Russia. He critiques Carney's attempt to foster ties with China, noting China's...679false81162fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1162-captain-james-fanell-reports-china-recently-conducted-its-first-submarine-launched-ballistic-missile-test-in-the-south-pacific-in--747030791900 NEWLY WEDS LA]]>audioboom-019f96cb-706d-7005-9847-ef71d9ea0406Sat, 25 Jul 2026 01:02:19 +0000John Batchelor Show.Captain James Fanell reports China recently conducted its first submarine-launched ballistic missile test in the South Pacific in 40 years. Fanell reports that China has shifted to a "first use" nuclear policy and is completing its triad with the H-20...1900 NEWLY WEDS LA]]>446false81162fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1162-captain-james-fanell-reports-china-is-escalating-physical-violence-against-philippine-navy-personnel-at-second-thomas-shoal-incl--74703025LA]]>audioboom-019f96c8-77eb-7e47-a2bc-577a153b0732Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:58:59 +0000John Batchelor Show.Captain James Fanell reports China is escalating physical violence against Philippine Navy personnel at Second Thomas Shoal, including "poking, prodding, and beating" sailors. Fanell explains this "petulant" behavior coincides with the 10th...LA]]>625false81162fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1162-peter-huessy-notes-russia-holds-a-20-to-1-advantage-over-the-u-s-in-theater-or-tactical-nuclear-weapons-which-putin-uses-for--74703054SAN PEDRO]]>audioboom-019f96c6-c5b7-7ea4-b8ae-1cda392e6298Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:57:12 +0000John Batchelor Show.Peter Huessy notes Russia holds a 20-to-1 advantage over the U.S. in "theater" or tactical nuclear weapons, which Putinuses for "nuclear blackmail" to keep NATO out of the Ukraine conflict. Huessy argues the U.S. must deploy survivable, sea-based...SAN PEDRO]]>456false81162fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1162-peter-huessy-explains-extended-deterrence-the-u-s-nuclear-umbrella-protecting-allies-from-aggression-huessy-critiques-a-prop--747030691900]]>audioboom-019f96c0-fde3-713b-97e9-d704c8e4d3a4Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:50:50 +0000John Batchelor Show.Peter Huessy explains "extended deterrence," the U.S. nuclear umbrella protecting allies from aggression. Huessy critiques a proposal to delegate nuclear authority to a "three-key" system involving France and the UK, arguing it would create dangerous...1900]]>725false81162fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1162-henry-sokolski-continues-the-saudi-nuclear-deal-remains-contradictory-with-the-white-house-and-department-of-energy-appearing--747030951902]]>audioboom-019f96bf-9187-7e12-82c3-6f09a479438eSat, 25 Jul 2026 00:49:24 +0000John Batchelor Show.Henry Sokolski continues: the Saudi nuclear deal remains "contradictory," with the White House and Department of Energy appearing out of sync. Media criticism reportedly prompted the president to demand a "quid pro quo"—Saudi recognition of Israel—to...1902]]>351false81162fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1162-henry-sokolski-examines-a-proposed-deal-to-provide-saudi-arabia-with-nuclear-power-that-has-sparked-intense-proliferation-concern--74703057audioboom-019f96be-37b4-7564-a4df-a576c99399dbSat, 25 Jul 2026 00:47:50 +0000John Batchelor Show.Henry Sokolski examines a proposed deal to provide Saudi Arabia with nuclear power that has sparked intense proliferation concerns. While the Department of Energy initially signaled a "green light," the Trump administration later conditioned the...720false81162fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1162-bob-zimmerman-highlights-the-bankruptcy-of-modern-academia-citing-a-study-where-half-of-social-science-papers-failed-replicati--747030561905 ]]>audioboom-019f96bc-ee25-7d4c-b993-690ce771e6ffSat, 25 Jul 2026 00:46:31 +0000John Batchelor Show.Bob Zimmerman highlights the "bankruptcy" of modern academia, citing a study where half of social science papers failed replication tests. He discusses an upcoming Falcon 9 rocket impact on the moon scheduled for August 5th and new data from the Juno...1905 ]]>360false81162fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1162-bob-zimmerman-reports-rocket-lab-has-secured-major-pentagon-contracts-for-hypersonic-test-launches-potentially-utilizing-a-remot--747031201903]]>audioboom-019f96bb-ca80-77cd-8cd1-453d1fdee39fSat, 25 Jul 2026 00:45:06 +0000John Batchelor Show.Bob Zimmerman reports Rocket Lab has secured major Pentagon contracts for hypersonic test launches, potentially utilizing a remote new facility in Alaska. SpaceX is rumored to be planning a massive spaceport in Louisiana, while Northrop Grumman is...1903]]>821false81162fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1162-lorenzo-fiori-reports-italy-is-battling-severe-wildfires-in-sicily-and-sardinia-amid-a-prolonged-heatwave-fiato-reports-that-ita--74703071audioboom-019f96ba-6d63-7535-af0b-1a29eb32ea5eSat, 25 Jul 2026 00:43:44 +0000John Batchelor Show.Lorenzo Fiori reports Italy is battling severe wildfires in Sicily and Sardinia amid a prolonged heatwave. Fiato reports that Italians face exorbitant fuel costs, reaching $9.50 per gallon on motorways due to heavy taxation. To avoid over-tourism in...553false81162fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1162-jim-mctague-reports-from-lancaster-county-pennsylvania-where-costco-gas-prices-have-reached-4-09-causing-mind-numbing-costs--74703109audioboom-019f96b9-02c9-7664-a14b-d4fa7b59238cSat, 25 Jul 2026 00:42:12 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jim McTague reports from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where Costco gas prices have reached $4.09, causing "mind-numbing" costs for residents. While some business slowdowns are noted, local diners remain full, supported by a robust retiree...518false81162fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1162-richard-epstein-analyzes-the-trump-administration-s-reintroduction-of-tariffs-now-targeting-allies-like-australia-and-the-eu-und--747030311903 LA]]>audioboom-019f96b1-f996-7a4c-ac23-21e5b0551641Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:34:33 +0000John Batchelor Show.Richard Epstein analyzes the Trump administration's reintroduction of tariffs, now targeting allies like Australia and the EU under the guise of combating "forced labor." Epstein characterizes these moves as "lawfare" and "mindless isolationism,"...1903 LA]]>293false81162fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1162-richard-epstein-critiques-the-smithsonian-s-many-voices-one-nation-exhibit-for-its-woke-portrayal-of-american-history-he-ar--74703092audioboom-019f96b1-091d-78c7-9d99-a215f5a241cbSat, 25 Jul 2026 00:33:21 +0000John Batchelor Show.Richard Epstein critiques the Smithsonian's "Many Voices, One Nation" exhibit for its "woke" portrayal of American history. He argues the exhibit unfairly reduces Benjamin Franklin to an "alleged racist" while ignoring his foundational contributions....888false81162fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1162-jeff-bliss-notes-the-oakland-athletics-are-preparing-for-a-move-to-las-vegas-with-high-profile-investor-mark-cuban-joining-as-a--747030321908 MAIN ST LA]]>audioboom-019f96af-ebc8-776e-804a-b896a682f159Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:32:19 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jeff Bliss notes the Oakland Athletics are preparing for a move to Las Vegas, with high-profile investor Mark Cubanjoining as a minority owner to boost the franchise's profile. Development plans include a unique heart-shaped hotel on a previously...1908 MAIN ST LA]]>321false81162fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1162-jeff-bliss-reports-from-los-angeles-where-mayor-karen-bass-s-inside-safe-program-faces-scrutiny-as-figures-show-41-of-partici--74703127audioboom-019f96ae-f481-7973-9919-108c274e5ad5Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:31:07 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jeff Bliss reports from Los Angeles, where Mayor Karen Bass's "Inside Safe" program faces scrutiny as figures show 41% of participants returned to homelessness. Encampments have expanded significantly, with Skid Row growing from five blocks to over...750false81162fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1160-schedule-for-the-jbs-7-23-2026-1950-ontario-wildfire--74703070audioboom-019f91da-e8e8-7865-abcb-823a5455be53Fri, 24 Jul 2026 02:01:10 +0000John Batchelor Show.SCHEDULE FOR THE JBS, 7-23-20261950 ONTARIO WILDFIREEvan Ellis examines Mexico's economy, increasingly integrated into the American market and moving beyond oil into diverse manufacturing sectors. 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A...5229false81158fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1159-anatoly-zak-reports-roscosmos-is-currently-developing-the-russian-orbital-station-ros-to-replace-its-segment-of-the-internation--747031031952]]>audioboom-019f91d1-775a-7257-ac29-e733becee990Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:50:51 +0000John Batchelor Show.Anatoly Zak reports Roscosmos is currently developing the Russian Orbital Station (ROS) to replace its segment of the International Space Station after retirement. This modular station is intended to test hardware for future lunar exploration,...1952]]>237false81159fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1159-anatoly-zak-recounts-the-july-1976-soviet-launch-of-the-salyut-5-mission-a-secret-military-reconnaissance-project-camouflaged-as--747031191951]]>audioboom-019f91c7-0b09-7d2f-9094-2295d5867e10Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:39:16 +0000John Batchelor Show.Anatoly Zak recounts the July 1976 Soviet launch of the Salyut 5 mission, a secret military reconnaissance project camouflaged as civilian research. The mission, dubbed the "Keystone Cosmonauts," was plagued by accidents, including a truck blocking a...1951]]>944false81159fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1159-anatol-lieven-assesses-new-british-prime-minister-andy-burnham-who-faces-a-country-demanding-increased-spending-on-health-priso--74703076audioboom-019f91c1-4ac9-7e5c-96b2-93e9cc9f07b1Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:33:08 +0000John Batchelor Show.Anatol Lieven assesses new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who faces a country demanding increased spending on health, prisons, and defense despite rising debt costs. While popular for his management of Manchester's transport system, he must...333false81159fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1159-anatol-lieven-warns-the-wars-in-ukraine-and-the-middle-east-are-converging-into-a-global-energy-crisis-with-refined-oil-products--747031121918]]>audioboom-019f91bf-80d9-76d3-8813-599aa7b3912dFri, 24 Jul 2026 01:31:08 +0000John Batchelor Show.Anatol Lieven warns the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East are converging into a global energy crisis, with refined oil products like diesel in short supply. Ukrainian drone attacks have severely damaged Russia's refining capacity, while US...1918]]>738false81159fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1159-kaitlyn-tiffany-tours-modern-day-dallas-a-strange-mix-of-somber-memorials-and-pop-culture-commercialization-of-the-assassination--74703102audioboom-019f91b9-e934-7f06-a9ec-797d06faf02cFri, 24 Jul 2026 01:25:04 +0000John Batchelor Show.Kaitlyn Tiffany tours modern-day Dallas, a strange mix of somber memorials and pop-culture commercialization of the assassination. Visitors can tour Ruth Paine's house or the rooming house where Oswald lived, which plays As the World Turns on a loop....567false81159fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1159-kaitlyn-tiffany-relates-how-personal-tragedy-struck-shirley-martin-when-her-daughter-died-in-a-car-accident-effectively-ending-h--74703117NOVEMBER 22, 1963 DALLAS]]>audioboom-019f91b6-2c54-7c6f-a100-eb7cd963da12Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:20:54 +0000John Batchelor Show.Kaitlyn Tiffany relates how personal tragedy struck Shirley Martin when her daughter died in a car accident, effectively ending her research. In 1977, the House Select Committee on Assassinations reopened the case, initially concluding a fourth shot...NOVEMBER 22, 1963 DALLAS]]>614false81159fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1159-kaitlyn-tiffany-recounts-district-attorney-jim-garrison-s-1967-high-profile-investigation-into-a-new-orleans-based-conspiracy-to--747030821963]]>audioboom-019f91b3-2502-7dab-83a1-9393db05342aFri, 24 Jul 2026 01:17:41 +0000John Batchelor Show.Kaitlyn Tiffany recounts District Attorney Jim Garrison's 1967 high-profile investigation into a New Orleans-based conspiracy to kill the president. He targeted Clay Shaw, alleging a mysterious, powerful figure orchestrated the plot. While some...1963]]>432false81159fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1159-kaitlyn-tiffany-notes-that-by-1966-the-media-labeled-these-researchers-as-housewives-to-dismiss-their-work-describing-them-as--747030851963]]>audioboom-019f91b0-978a-7820-af0e-cff6fdfce84fFri, 24 Jul 2026 01:14:49 +0000John Batchelor Show.Kaitlyn Tiffany notes that by 1966, the media labeled these researchers as "housewives" to dismiss their work, describing them as a "keening pack of speculators." Central to their dissent was the "magic bullet" theory, which claimed a single pristine...1963]]>639false81159fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1159-kaitlyn-tiffany-describes-the-1965-gathering-of-independent-researchers-known-as-warologists-at-sylvia-meagher-s-apartment-to-d--747030871963]]>audioboom-019f91ad-ff9f-75ab-935f-aabeaf787a91Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:12:07 +0000John Batchelor Show.Kaitlyn Tiffany describes the 1965 gathering of independent researchers known as "warologists" at Sylvia Meagher's apartment to discuss missing pieces of the JFK investigation. While they allied with lawyer Mark Lane, they grew frustrated with his...1963]]>430false81159fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1159-kaitlyn-tiffany-profiles-sylvia-meagher-a-world-health-organization-secretary-who-became-obsessed-with-the-disorganization-of-th--747031211961]]>audioboom-019f91ab-b954-7f9f-b8c7-4cc34d9a7cf4Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:09:27 +0000John Batchelor Show.Kaitlyn Tiffany profiles Sylvia Meagher, a World Health Organization secretary who became obsessed with the disorganization of the Warren Commission's evidence. Drawing on professional experience, she created a comprehensive index for the commission's...1961]]>751false81159fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1159-kaitlyn-tiffany-describes-how-fbi-director-j-edgar-hoover-quickly-established-the-lone-gunman-theory-asserting-lee-harvey-osw--747030771961]]>audioboom-019f91a8-2d81-7857-93ae-a651f6b385dcFri, 24 Jul 2026 01:05:42 +0000John Batchelor Show.Kaitlyn Tiffany describes how FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover quickly established the "lone gunman" theory, asserting Lee Harvey Oswald fired three shots from the Texas School Book Depository. However, Shirley Martin, a grieving Oklahoma housewife, began...1961]]>502false81159fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1159-kaitlyn-tiffany-recounts-how-following-jfk-s-assassination-lyndon-johnson-convened-the-warren-commission-to-consolidate-intelli--747040421961]]>audioboom-019f91a6-4ec4-7398-8be7-fd70b2b23401Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:03:37 +0000John Batchelor Show.Kaitlyn Tiffany recounts how, following JFK's assassination, Lyndon Johnson convened the Warren Commission to consolidate intelligence from the FBI, CIA, and Dallas police. The commission included controversial figures like Allen Dulles and Gerald...1961]]>569false81159fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1159-evan-ellis-surveys-brazil-s-high-stakes-election-with-lula-da-silva-currently-leading-flavio-bolsonaro-in-polling-new-25-us-ta--74704032E]]>audioboom-019f91a3-9d44-7887-9be2-8269e5f0efffFri, 24 Jul 2026 01:00:46 +0000John Batchelor Show.Evan Ellis surveys Brazil's high-stakes election, with Lula da Silva currently leading Flavio Bolsonaro in polling. New 25% US tariffs threaten nearly 26% of Brazil's exports, totaling $15 billion in goods. Tensions rise as the Supreme Courtblocks...E]]>201false81159fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1159-evan-ellis-notes-former-honduran-president-juan-orlando-hernandez-returned-to-honduras-following-a-pardon-by-president-trump-des--747039801900 MEXICO]]>audioboom-019f91a1-2a41-79a6-b342-df02a4dcd60eFri, 24 Jul 2026 00:57:55 +0000John Batchelor Show.Evan Ellis notes former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández returned to Honduras following a pardon by President Trump, despite previous US convictions for cocaine trafficking. In Venezuela, the US has collected over $13 billion in oil revenue,...1900 MEXICO]]>980false81159fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1159-evan-ellis-reports-cuba-faces-a-severe-humanitarian-crisis-with-failing-electricity-yet-the-communist-regime-maintains-tight-con--747040221880]]>audioboom-019f919f-464e-7e54-b24a-e1d751a9759dFri, 24 Jul 2026 00:56:02 +0000John Batchelor Show.Evan Ellis reports Cuba faces a severe humanitarian crisis with failing electricity, yet the communist regime maintains tight control. A recent State Department report labels Cuba the "capital of 21st-century communism," citing its subversion of Latin...1880]]>363false81159fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1159-evan-ellis-examines-mexico-s-economy-increasingly-integrated-into-the-american-market-and-moving-beyond-oil-into-diverse-manufac--747040901900 MEXICO]]>audioboom-019f919d-f6b1-76f7-bb99-174d2e5a1e6fFri, 24 Jul 2026 00:54:31 +0000John Batchelor Show.Evan Ellis examines Mexico's economy, increasingly integrated into the American market and moving beyond oil into diverse manufacturing sectors. Despite Trump administration objections to the USMCA, the treaty includes provisions requiring a ten-year...1900 MEXICO]]>708false81159fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1156-streaming-making-john-batchelor-show-7-22-2026-1900-caldwell-idaho-the-provided-transcript-captures-a-behind-the-scenes-and-l--74704007audioboom-019f8c5e-4ae6-76d0-90ad-2d1efe42e364Thu, 23 Jul 2026 01:26:00 +0000John Batchelor Show.STREAMING MAKING JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-22-2026.1900 CALDWELL IDAHOThe provided transcript captures a behind-the-scenes and live broadcast dialogue from The John Bachelor Show, where the host and guests analyze global geopolitical instability and...3660false81156fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1157-schedule-for-the-john-batchelor-show-7-22-2026-1740-batavia-massacre-gordon-chang-and-rick-fisher-examine-xi-jinping-s-introd--74704055audioboom-019f8c92-92c6-76c0-96c7-37cdf9c6ecb6Thu, 23 Jul 2026 01:24:03 +0000John Batchelor Show.SCHEDULE FOR THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-22-2026.1740 BATAVIA MASSACREGordon Chang and Rick Fisher examine Xi Jinping's introduction of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO), designed to establish Chinese dominance in...418false81157fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1156-conrad-black-argues-that-canada-s-economic-growth-has-stalled-due-to-high-corporate-taxes-and-climate-alarmist-policies-under-t--747040381945]]>audioboom-019f8c8c-eecb-7954-a139-b18fffd9cf4dThu, 23 Jul 2026 01:17:49 +0000John Batchelor Show.Conrad Black argues that Canada's economic growth has stalled due to high corporate taxes and "climate alarmist" policies under the Trudeau government. He suggests that new leadership under Mark Carney could revitalize the nation by making it more...1945]]>552false81156fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1156-brandy-shufutinsky-details-how-qatar-has-provided-extensive-grants-for-arabic-language-and-culture-programs-in-u-s-k-12-schools--74703978SEPTEMBER 1932]]>audioboom-019f8c8a-0fb0-7ab5-9cd6-3fd016450065Thu, 23 Jul 2026 01:14:37 +0000John Batchelor Show.Brandy Shufutinsky details how Qatar has provided extensive grants for Arabic language and culture programs in U.S.K-12 schools. These programs often utilize textbooks that omit Israel from maps and glorify extremist ideologies. Qatar Foundation...SEPTEMBER 1932]]>630false81156fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1156-simon-constable-observes-that-new-british-prime-minister-andy-burnham-faces-immediate-skepticism-with-polls-indicating-nearly-ha--74703972JULY 1930]]>audioboom-019f8c88-2323-7dae-b9ff-ea2b50f1a5c4Thu, 23 Jul 2026 01:12:37 +0000John Batchelor Show.Simon Constable observes that new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces immediate skepticism, with polls indicating nearly half of voters feel his government lacks direction. Burnham's focus on domestic issues like capping bus prices is criticized...JULY 1930]]>275false81156fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1156-simon-constable-notes-european-energy-prices-are-skyrocketing-with-brent-crude-hitting-95-and-natural-gas-up-47-in-a-single-mo--74704080DECEMBER 1931 ]]>audioboom-019f8c84-77c1-7f1f-81b0-7eb6dcae8ac1Thu, 23 Jul 2026 01:08:29 +0000John Batchelor Show.Simon Constable notes European energy prices are skyrocketing, with Brent crude hitting $95 and natural gas up 47% in a single month. In France, a heatwave and suspicious forest fires have added environmental stress to the economic crisis. A political...DECEMBER 1931 ]]>796false81156fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1156-bob-zimmerman-surveys-new-discoveries-astronomers-have-detected-a-helium-atmosphere-on-a-terrestrial-exoplanet-located-48-light--74703994OCTOBER 1958]]>audioboom-019f8c7f-da78-7ad1-9c1c-f7e6f6e0039bThu, 23 Jul 2026 01:03:36 +0000John Batchelor Show.Bob Zimmerman surveys new discoveries: astronomers have detected a helium atmosphere on a terrestrial exoplanet located 48 light-years away in its star's habitable zone. Closer to home, archival data from Pluto reveals massive landslides, proving the...OCTOBER 1958]]>385false81156fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1156-bob-zimmerman-reports-that-spacex-is-preparing-for-its-13th-starship-flight-a-prototype-featuring-major-upgrades-for-future-orbi--74703986AUGUST 1955]]>audioboom-019f8c7e-40a2-764e-881f-f33e90c95df9Thu, 23 Jul 2026 01:01:46 +0000John Batchelor Show.Bob Zimmerman reports that SpaceX is preparing for its 13th Starship flight, a prototype featuring major upgrades for future orbital missions and in-orbit refueling. In India, the startup Skyroot achieved a landmark success with the Vikram-1 rocket,...AUGUST 1955]]>796false81156fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1156-michael-bernstam-reports-that-ukrainian-drones-recently-destroyed-major-distribution-hubs-for-wildberries-the-russian-equivalent--747040661862 INDIA]]>audioboom-019f8c7c-9e73-7000-b5fa-c7694a0c20b7Thu, 23 Jul 2026 01:00:04 +0000John Batchelor Show.Michael Bernstam reports that Ukrainian drones recently destroyed major distribution hubs for Wildberries, the Russian equivalent of Amazon, causing $2 billion in damage. These strikes have devastated small businesses and middle-class consumers,...1862 INDIA]]>364false81156fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1156-michael-bernstam-explains-how-ukrainian-drone-strikes-have-destroyed-30-of-russia-s-refining-capacity-causing-the-crack-spread--747040211860 INDIA]]>audioboom-019f8c7b-4c41-74f8-bfca-77b856f1ba02Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:58:34 +0000John Batchelor Show.Michael Bernstam explains how Ukrainian drone strikes have destroyed 30% of Russia's refining capacity, causing the "crack spread"—the profit margin for refining oil—to triple worldwide. While Russia exports crude, it now suffers from severe domestic...1860 INDIA]]>707false81156fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1156-henry-sokolski-continues-the-saudi-nuclear-deal-could-trigger-a-proliferation-race-with-nations-like-egypt-turkey-and-the-uae--747041201942 B-25 DOOLITTLE RAID ON TOKYO]]>audioboom-019f8c77-c953-7094-9aba-76824ceb8e8bThu, 23 Jul 2026 00:54:47 +0000John Batchelor Show.Henry Sokolski continues: the Saudi nuclear deal could trigger a proliferation race, with nations like Egypt, Turkey, and the UAE demanding similar enrichment rights. Furthermore, allies such as South Korea and Poland may reconsider their own nuclear...1942 B-25 DOOLITTLE RAID ON TOKYO]]>395false81156fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1156-henry-sokolski-warns-that-the-trump-administration-s-nuclear-deal-with-saudi-arabia-allows-the-kingdom-to-enrich-uranium-a-proce--747040701946 TOKYO STATION]]>audioboom-019f8c75-4367-70b6-bf3d-bfa8b1476c8aThu, 23 Jul 2026 00:51:57 +0000John Batchelor Show.Henry Sokolski warns that the Trump administration's nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia allows the kingdom to enrich uranium, a process that can easily be diverted for bomb-making. Saudi Arabia has rejected the "additional protocol" for rigorous UN...1946 TOKYO STATION]]>786false81156fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1156-peter-earle-argues-that-not-all-trillions-are-equal-some-represent-genuine-wealth-creation-such-as-spacex-s-2-trillion-valuati--747041011945 TOKYO AFTER THE B-29S.]]>audioboom-019f8c73-6d4f-7cab-a0e4-14768155d822Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:50:02 +0000John Batchelor Show.Peter Earle argues that not all trillions are equal; some represent genuine wealth creation, such as SpaceX's $2 trillion valuation based on future technological potential. However, inflation and government borrowing have also inflated nominal values,...1945 TOKYO AFTER THE B-29S.]]>392false81156fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1156-peter-earle-traces-how-the-word-trillion-entered-the-economic-lexicon-in-1981-when-the-u-s-passed-1-trillion-in-public-debt--747041191945 USS PUGET SOUND]]>audioboom-019f8c70-bdab-7bf5-9333-a126e6a40f9eThu, 23 Jul 2026 00:47:00 +0000John Batchelor Show.Peter Earle traces how the word "trillion" entered the economic lexicon in 1981 when the U.S. passed $1 trillion in public debt. Today, the U.S. national debt approaches $40 trillion, with annual interest payments exceeding $1 trillion. Unlike...1945 USS PUGET SOUND]]>679false81156fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1156-gordon-chang-and-victoria-coates-continue-china-benefits-from-discounted-iranian-oil-but-views-the-regime-s-economic-instability--747040861945 TOKYO STATION]]>audioboom-019f8c6f-275a-7ee1-8d50-61fbe893398aThu, 23 Jul 2026 00:45:17 +0000John Batchelor Show.Gordon Chang and Victoria Coates continue: China benefits from discounted Iranian oil but views the regime's economic instability as a "bad debt." Simultaneously, Saudi Arabia is deepening its partnership with the U.S. through a landmark nuclear...1945 TOKYO STATION]]>580false81156fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1156-gordon-chang-and-victoria-coates-report-that-iran-has-activated-the-houthis-to-attack-the-bab-el-mandeb-strait-a-critical-choke--747040941944 TOKYO STATION]]>audioboom-019f8c6c-52bc-7f9f-b54e-89c89294cb2eThu, 23 Jul 2026 00:42:11 +0000John Batchelor Show.Gordon Chang and Victoria Coates report that Iran has activated the Houthis to attack the Bab el-Mandeb strait, a critical choke point for Saudi Arabian oil exports. This escalation has pushed oil prices past $95 as the Houthis use Iranian-supplied...1944 TOKYO STATION]]>601false81156fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1156-gordon-chang-and-peter-huessy-discuss-the-democratic-socialists-of-america-dsa-bill-to-drastically-reduce-the-u-s-nuclear-tria--747041241943 US AGITPROP]]>audioboom-019f8c6a-a124-7354-ba35-eb35d3c2afaaThu, 23 Jul 2026 00:40:21 +0000John Batchelor Show.Gordon Chang and Peter Huessy discuss the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) bill to drastically reduce the U.S. nuclear triad, including cutting ICBMs from 400 to 150. Supported by Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, the plan...1943 US AGITPROP]]>547false81156fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1156-gordon-chang-and-rick-fisher-examine-xi-jinping-s-introduction-of-the-world-artificial-intelligence-cooperation-organization-wai--747040761923 TOKYO EARTHQUAKE]]>audioboom-019f8c69-8b31-7934-b4e9-a82afb018409Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:39:07 +0000John Batchelor Show.Gordon Chang and Rick Fisher examine Xi Jinping's introduction of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO), designed to establish Chinese dominance in setting global AI rules. Headquartered in Shanghai, the group aims to make...1923 TOKYO EARTHQUAKE]]>525false81156fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1155-scheduke-jbs-7-21-26--74704061audioboom-019f8786-a5f6-7401-bc1e-054fbec3b68bWed, 22 Jul 2026 01:52:55 +0000John Batchelor Show.SCHEDUKE JBS 7-21-26Elizabeth Peek joins John Batchelor to discuss how rising gasoline prices act as a talisman for consumer sentiment and presidential approval. Despite low unemployment and rising real wages, the public remains fixated on energy...553false81155fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1154-streaming-the-making-of-the-johm-batchelor-show-7-21-26-1903-this-transcript-captures-a-discussion-between-john-batchelor-and--74704037audioboom-019f8775-14c2-7d99-a61c-60dd6f826885Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:33:44 +0000John Batchelor Show.STREAMING THE MAKING OF The JOHM BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-21-261903This transcript captures a discussion between John Batchelor and former Congressman Thaddeus McCarter regarding the geopolitical and domestic challenges facing the United States as it nears a...3029false81154fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1153-peter-huessy-the-discussion-continues-with-a-focus-on-films-like-fail-safe-and-the-day-after-huessy-highlights-how-these-movies--747041252945 NAGASAKI]]>audioboom-019f8768-fa3e-7cfb-bcbd-2f94e640450cWed, 22 Jul 2026 01:20:27 +0000John Batchelor Show.  Peter Huessy. The discussion continues with a focus on films like Fail-Safe and The Day After. Huessy highlights how these movies influenced public perception and presidential policy, including Ronald Reagan's drive for arms reduction. They reflect...2945 NAGASAKI]]>530false81153fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1153-peter-huessy-peter-huessy-and-john-batchelor-review-classic-films-like-godzilla-on-the-beach-and-dr-strangelove-to-discuss-cu--747039921940]]>audioboom-019f8767-d8b2-72d2-b996-32637b332eaeWed, 22 Jul 2026 01:19:11 +0000John Batchelor Show.Peter Huessy. Peter Huessy and John Batchelor review classic films like Godzilla, On the Beach, and Dr. Strangelove to discuss cultural fears of nuclear war. They contrast cinematic depictions of accidental launches with modern safeguards, emphasizing...1940]]>651false81153fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1153-thaddeus-mccotter-mccotter-analyzes-the-president-s-recent-address-regarding-the-2020-election-calling-it-a-strategic-narrative--747040891950 STORK CLUB]]>audioboom-019f8766-55f6-764c-a93d-8279dc1efb20Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:17:38 +0000John Batchelor Show.Thaddeus McCotter. McCotter analyzes the president's recent address regarding the 2020 election, calling it a strategic narrative designed to insulate himself against potential midterm losses. He argues that focusing on past grievances rather than...1950 STORK CLUB]]>458false81153fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1153-thaddeus-mccotter-thaddeus-mccotter-discusses-how-high-gasoline-prices-and-affordability-issues-weigh-on-the-upcoming-u-s-midte--74704081audioboom-019f8764-afda-763d-b574-1ac820247012Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:15:50 +0000John Batchelor Show.Thaddeus McCotter. Thaddeus McCotter discusses how high gasoline prices and affordability issues weigh on the upcoming U.S. midterms. The conversation also covers the Trump administration's use of punitive tariffs against Canada, drawing parallels to...614false81153fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1153-gregory-copley-this-segment-highlights-the-transition-of-power-in-the-uk-where-king-charles-iii-invited-andy-burnham-to-form-a--747040561936 JERUSALEM]]>audioboom-019f8763-1cd8-7c01-997a-8befe32e5c23Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:14:07 +0000John Batchelor Show.Gregory Copley. This segment highlights the transition of power in the UK, where King Charles III invited Andy Burnham to form a government. Copley explains the King's role as the symbolic representative of the nation, providing constitutional...1936 JERUSALEM]]>337false81153fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1153-gregory-copley-copley-explores-the-balance-of-ignorance-where-declining-literacy-and-a-loss-of-historical-knowledge-among-urb--74704159audioboom-019f8761-9af3-7a9e-84d6-53c4d8881ac3Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:12:28 +0000John Batchelor Show.Gregory Copley. Copley explores the "balance of ignorance," where declining literacy and a loss of historical knowledge among urban populations lead to poor strategic decisions. This lack of identity and understanding of adversaries affects national...844false81153fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1153-gregory-copley-the-discussion-centers-on-the-fraying-relationship-between-the-u-s-and-canada-copley-explains-how-canada-is-ass--747040531890 AUSTRALIA]]>audioboom-019f8760-7861-7a74-b63d-31a8045abab5Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:11:13 +0000John Batchelor Show.Gregory Copley. The discussion centers on the fraying relationship between the U.S. and Canada. Copley explains how Canada is asserting its sovereignty by moving away from U.S. defense procurement, opting for Australian and Swedish technologies over...1890 AUSTRALIA]]>346false81153fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1152-gregory-copley-john-batchelor-and-gregory-copley-discuss-britain-s-new-prime-minister-andy-burnham-and-his-cabinet-s-focus-on--74704147audioboom-019f8750-6aa0-7db0-905c-18e617750996Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:53:37 +0000John Batchelor Show.AGregory Copley. John Batchelor and Gregory Copley discuss Britain's new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, and his cabinet's focus on defense. While the government aims to bolster military spending and NATO participation, Copley notes internal divisions...726false81152fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1152-joseph-sternberg-sternberg-discusses-new-british-pm-andy-burnham-who-inherits-a-heavily-taxed-economy-burnham-s-tax-the-rich--74703841ONTARIO]]>audioboom-019f874d-7df6-7f3c-b245-d11bde3a32a5Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:50:30 +0000John Batchelor Show.Joseph Sternberg. Sternberg discusses new British PM Andy Burnham, who inherits a heavily taxed economy. Burnham's "tax the rich" approach risks driving wealth out of the country. Sternberg warns that Labour's resistance to market reform and...ONTARIO]]>454false81152fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1152-joseph-sternberg-joseph-sternberg-analyzes-china-s-struggling-economy-citing-a-real-estate-implosion-high-youth-unemployment--747040821880 NANTUCKET]]>audioboom-019f874c-805f-7593-b220-e93a21d53f38Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:49:13 +0000John Batchelor Show.Joseph Sternberg. Joseph Sternberg analyzes China's struggling economy, citing a real estate implosion, high youth unemployment, and demographic decline. Unlike Japan's historical democratic transition, Xi Jinping's adversarial posture and reliance on...1880 NANTUCKET]]>727false81152fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1152-mary-kissel-kissel-discusses-nato-s-internal-struggles-and-the-need-for-american-leadership-to-counter-a-rising-axis-of-russia--74704036audioboom-019f874a-326e-7f5a-94f1-2a9ba9bdd3a9Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:46:54 +0000John Batchelor Show.Mary Kissel. Kissel discusses NATO's internal struggles and the need for American leadership to counter a rising axis of Russia, Iran, and China. She notes that Western European nations often prioritize domestic politics over defense, while Eastern...420false81152fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1152-mary-kissel-mary-kissel-examines-the-escalating-conflict-with-iran-noting-a-total-lack-of-overlap-between-us-demands-and-irania--747041171900]]>audioboom-019f8749-69f4-73da-b25c-97f0192f0397Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:45:57 +0000John Batchelor Show.Mary Kissel. Mary Kissel examines the escalating conflict with Iran, noting a total lack of overlap between US demands and Iranian strategic interests regarding nuclear weapons and the Strait of Hormuz. She argues the regime is bolstered by Russian...1900]]>651false81152fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1152-ahmad-sharawi-ahmad-sharawi-reports-on-syria-intercepting-sophisticated-iranian-weapons-components-smuggled-via-oil-tankers-from--747041841833]]>audioboom-019f8747-adf3-7eee-aeb5-34027eeb2c08Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:44:02 +0000John Batchelor Show.Ahmad Sharawi. Ahmad Sharawi reports on Syria intercepting sophisticated Iranian weapons components smuggled via oil tankers from Iraq to Lebanon. This effort by the al-Sharaa government aims to build international trust and secure investment, despite...1833]]>534false81152fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1152-peter-berkowitz-peter-berkowitz-explores-vice-president-jd-vance-s-journey-from-atheism-to-catholicism-he-highlights-vance-s-am--74704093NEW AMSTERDAM]]>audioboom-019f8746-c5f3-78ad-b36e-10c0a1af7c0fWed, 22 Jul 2026 00:43:02 +0000John Batchelor Show.Peter Berkowitz. Peter Berkowitz explores Vice President JD Vance's journey from atheism to Catholicism. He highlights Vance's ambiguity regarding the state's role in promoting Christianity. Drawing on James Madison, Berkowitz emphasizes the...NEW AMSTERDAM]]>647false81152fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1152-liz-peek-peek-critiques-new-york-politician-zohran-mamdani-for-failing-to-define-the-working-class-arguing-the-dsa-primarily-re--747040311900]]>audioboom-019f8745-ba9c-7360-b02c-b550b194f282Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:42:01 +0000John Batchelor Show.Liz Peek. Peek critiques New York politician Zohran Mamdani for failing to define the working class, arguing the DSAprimarily represents white, college-educated liberals. She also discusses Kevin Warsh's influence and the likelihood of the Federal...1900]]>473false81152fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1152-liz-peek-liz-peek-discusses-how-gasoline-prices-serve-as-a-talisman-for-the-american-cost-of-living-while-metrics-like-low-unem--74704002audioboom-019f8743-97aa-7009-8eb4-9dacfca78576Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:39:33 +0000John Batchelor Show.Liz Peek. Liz Peek discusses how gasoline prices serve as a talisman for the American cost of living. While metrics like low unemployment and rising real wages suggest a strong economy, high pump prices and poor Republican messaging negatively impact...598false81152fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1151-schedule-john-batchelor-show-7-20-26-john-batchelor-with-bill-roggio-and-husain-haqqani-this-discussion-addresses-the-escalat--74704073audioboom-019f826f-c62a-7dc5-a582-04f44ebf6c2cTue, 21 Jul 2026 02:09:50 +0000John Batchelor Show.SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-20-26John Batchelor with Bill Roggio and Husain Haqqani. This discussion addresses the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran. The participants analyze the effectiveness of American air power, concluding...474false81151fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1150-streaming-making-jbs-7-20-26-2015-yemen-john-batchelor-with-bill-roggio-and-husain-haqqani-this-discussion-addresses-the-esca--74704091audioboom-019f8260-f26c-75f9-8a5c-7aefee85f79fTue, 21 Jul 2026 01:53:39 +0000John Batchelor Show.STREAMING MAKING JBS, 7-20-262015 YEMENJohn Batchelor with Bill Roggio and Husain Haqqani. This discussion addresses the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran. The participants analyze the effectiveness of American air power,...2571false81150fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1149-david-daoud-israel-has-begun-a-phased-withdrawal-from-southern-lebanon-testing-whether-the-lebanese-armed-forces-laf-can-e--747041522012]]>audioboom-019f8258-3d98-7d28-a4db-412b90cc4fe1Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:44:00 +0000John Batchelor Show.David Daoud. Israel has begun a phased withdrawal from southern Lebanon, testing whether the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) can effectively disarm Hezbollah in "pilot zones." David Daoud expresses skepticism, noting Lebanon is already attempting to...2012]]>575false81149fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1149-david-daoud-iraq-has-issued-a-circular-to-banks-to-comply-with-u-s-sanctions-against-hezbollah-financiers-and-pro-syrian-politi--747040621994]]>audioboom-019f8256-19f5-7fbe-9c77-6dd7653df8d8Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:41:43 +0000John Batchelor Show.David Daoud. Iraq has issued a circular to banks to comply with U.S. sanctions against Hezbollah financiers and pro-Syrian politicians. However, David Daoud argues this measure is largely symbolic, as it does not touch powerful local militias like...1994]]>607false81149fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1149-jonathan-sayeh-u-s-strikes-on-iranian-infrastructure-have-caused-widespread-power-outages-yet-the-regime-remains-dug-in-under--747040991993]]>audioboom-019f8253-c5ab-7b1f-8a1e-3ee01873615cTue, 21 Jul 2026 01:39:10 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jonathan SAYEH. U.S. strikes on Iranian infrastructure have caused widespread power outages, yet the regime remains dug in under the leadership of Ahmad Vahidi. Tehran views its ability to throttle the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Seaas a strategic...1993]]>550false81149fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1149-john-hardie-president-zelensky-s-dismissal-of-defense-minister-mykhailo-fedorov-has-sparked-wartime-protests-and-unease-among-we--74704116audioboom-019f8250-434d-725c-bcf4-e891fdcc8c60Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:35:18 +0000John Batchelor Show.John Hardie. President Zelensky's dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has sparked wartime protests and unease among Western partners. Fedorov was a key driver of drone innovation and anti-corruption reforms in procurement. His firing is...521false81149fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1149-edmund-fitton-brown-the-u-s-continues-a-naval-blockade-intended-to-reduce-iran-to-bankruptcy-as-tehran-maintains-impossible-d--747041101990 YEMEN]]>audioboom-019f8247-4515-7019-a37f-ec91759fd1eeTue, 21 Jul 2026 01:25:36 +0000John Batchelor Show.Edmund Fitton-Brown. The U.S. continues a naval blockade intended to reduce Iran to bankruptcy, as Tehranmaintains "impossible demands" regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Edmund Fitton-Brown suggests while Russia and China provide intelligence and...1990 YEMEN]]>428false81149fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1149-edmund-fitton-brown-the-long-standing-truce-between-the-houthis-and-saudi-arabia-has-unraveled-as-the-group-attempts-to-break-a--747040191962]]>audioboom-019f8244-4e6b-7e87-a66a-26e701dafd70Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:22:14 +0000John Batchelor Show.Edmund Fitton-Brown. The long-standing truce between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia has unraveled as the group attempts to break a decade-long blockade. Edmund Fitton-Brown explains the Houthis now control major Yemeni state organs and possess the...1962]]>753false81149fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1149-samuel-ben-ur-and-bill-roggio-the-hamas-political-bureau-has-relocated-to-istanbul-choosing-khalil-al-hayya-as-a-leader-closely--747040151962 YEMEN]]>audioboom-019f8242-f4c3-729b-bfc9-ca019e8d3c50Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:20:44 +0000John Batchelor Show.Samuel Ben-Ur and Bill Roggio. The Hamas political bureau has relocated to Istanbul, choosing Khalil al-Hayya as a leader closely aligned with Iran and Hezbollah. Inside Gaza, Hamas continues to obstruct food distribution and hijack aid supplies....1962 YEMEN]]>543false81149fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1149-bridget-toomey-the-houthis-have-declared-a-naval-blockade-on-saudi-arabia-targeting-ports-and-vessels-in-the-red-sea-to-demand--747041021962 SOVIET EMBASSY YEMEN]]>audioboom-019f823f-12c0-70de-a3b8-143bd6f6d132Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:16:30 +0000John Batchelor Show.Bridget Toomey. The Houthis have declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, targeting ports and vessels in the Red Sea to demand compensation for the civil war. While their missile capabilities rely on Iran, the Houthis have refined domestic drone...1962 SOVIET EMBASSY YEMEN]]>528false81149fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1149-alejandro-pena-esclusa-and-ernesto-araujo-in-venezuela-pot-banging-protests-reflect-deep-public-anger-toward-an-illegitimate--747041061962 YEMMEN]]>audioboom-019f823b-3fd4-7ec1-a9e6-06ced441d031Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:12:21 +0000John Batchelor Show.Alejandro Peña Esclusa and Ernesto Araújo. In Venezuela, "pot-banging" protests reflect deep public anger toward an illegitimate interim government that failed to manage earthquake recovery. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has imposed tariffs on...1962 YEMMEN]]>527false81149fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1149-alejandro-pena-esclusa-and-ernesto-araujo-alejandro-pena-esclusa-highlights-cia-documented-election-interference-in-venezuela-sp--747040741960 YEMEN]]>audioboom-019f8237-d74e-7230-ad7e-ea7173e3ad07Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:08:24 +0000John Batchelor Show.Alejandro Peña Esclusa and Ernesto Araújo. Alejandro Peña Esclusa highlights CIA-documented election interference in Venezuela spanning 20 years, delegitimizing the current regime. In Brazil, the Supreme Court is restricting visits to the popular but...1960 YEMEN]]>654false81149fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1149-malcolm-hoenlein-and-thaddeus-marta-an-experiment-with-pilot-zones-in-southern-lebanon-involves-israeli-troop-withdrawals-and--747041151968]]>audioboom-019f8236-0290-7c62-bea3-afd189f48077Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:06:45 +0000John Batchelor Show.Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus Marta. An experiment with "pilot zones" in southern Lebanon involves Israeli troop withdrawals and replacement by the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) to dismantle Hezbollah infrastructure. In Washington, 103 Democrats signed...1968]]>390false81149fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1149-malcolm-hoenlein-and-thaddeus-mccotter-iran-has-expanded-its-attacks-to-seven-countries-including-strikes-on-desalination-plant--747041501949]]>audioboom-019f8233-c2b5-7999-9dbb-dfa7a4d9eb2dTue, 21 Jul 2026 01:04:06 +0000John Batchelor Show.Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus MCCOTTER. Iran has expanded its attacks to seven countries, including strikes on desalination plants in Kuwait and a ballistic missile fired at Saudi Arabia. Malcolm Hoenlein reports the U.S. is hitting infrastructure...1949]]>682false81149fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1149-melik-kaylan-and-gordon-chang-melik-kaylan-suggests-putin-is-increasingly-isolated-facing-potential-threats-from-his-own-praeto--747041601916 YEMEN]]>audioboom-019f822f-6779-77ec-9e90-6aa128d0f0f8Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:59:24 +0000John Batchelor Show.Melik Kaylan and Gordon Chang. Melik Kaylan suggests Putin is increasingly isolated, facing potential threats from his own Praetorian guards as domestic desperation grows. However, the dismissal of Ukraine's popular defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov,...1916 YEMEN]]>619false81149fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1149-alan-tonelson-and-gordon-chang-despite-a-trade-truce-declared-last-october-the-u-s-remains-dependent-on-china-for-rare-earths--747040871902 YEMEN]]>audioboom-019f822d-570b-7568-bfc1-c000e1e94970Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:57:12 +0000John Batchelor Show.Alan Tonelson and Gordon Chang. Despite a trade truce declared last October, the U.S. remains dependent on China for rare earths and critical minerals. Alan Tonelson notes that while China's domestic economy is weak, it maintains a "chokehold" on...1902 YEMEN]]>562false81149fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1149-husain-haqqani-and-bill-roggio-experts-argue-maximalist-positions-prevent-resolution-as-iran-views-survival-as-victory-while-the--747040601894 YEMEN]]>audioboom-019f822b-0e49-73c5-8984-d2974112cc53Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:54:47 +0000John Batchelor Show.Husain Haqqani and Bill Roggio. Experts argue maximalist positions prevent resolution as Iran views survival as victory while the U.S. relies on ineffective bombing. Roggio emphasizes that despite pressure, the regime remains capable of striking...1894 YEMEN]]>473false81149fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1149-husain-haqqani-and-bill-roggio-a-tanker-fire-in-the-straits-of-hormuz-and-consecutive-days-of-missile-exchanges-signal-a-war-re--747039511767 YEMEN]]>audioboom-019f8228-98a1-783e-896a-d9c3efb9aeb0Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:52:06 +0000John Batchelor Show.Husain Haqqani and Bill Roggio. A tanker fire in the Straits of Hormuz and consecutive days of missile exchanges signal a "war restart." Ambassador Haqqani argues neither side can afford to look weak, leading to a stalemate of aerial bombing without a...1767 YEMEN]]>598false81149fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1148-guests-in-londinium-92-ad-gaius-and-germanicus-the-corruption-of-hollywood-and-the-sacred-canon-regarding-the-hollywood-remak--74704083audioboom-019f7d60-e2c0-7531-8e64-67258d92acc5Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:35:29 +0000John Batchelor Show.Guests in Londinium, 92 AD: Gaius and Germanicus. The Corruption of Hollywood and the Sacred Canon. Regarding the Hollywood remake of the Odyssey, Germanicus characterizes the production as a "Hail Mary" by a "cesspool of corruption" known as...1000false81148fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1148-guests-in-londinium-92-ad-gaius-and-germanicus-the-imperial-decay-of-the-american-order-the-discussion-shifts-to-the-deterior--74704027SULLAGuests in Londinium, 92 AD: Gaius and Germanicus. The Ritual of Combat and Modern Delusions. Germanicusargues that for the Romans, war and ceremony were inextricably linked, using triumphs and gladiatorial spectacles to forge a shared identity between the people and the military. These rituals were "incarnations of the spirit of Rome" triumphing over "barbaric" enemies, providing a form of "ecstatic participatory" fulfillment. He notes a parallel in modern America, which uses "ecstatic vicarity" through high-tech war footage and video games to maintain a similar bond. However, he warns that the U.S. dangerously underestimates adversaries like Iran by viewing them as "barbarians" rather than a sophisticated, 2,500-year-old culture. He laments the loss of the "sobriety" that guided Cold War leadership—where the stakes of nuclear confrontation were understood—noting that current American policy reflects a "gods of war" complex born from the easy successes of the early 1990s. Gaius adds that this technological display creates a "fog of war" where the enemy's own capabilities and "vote" in the conflict are often ignored. (1)]]>audioboom-019f7d60-cbc4-70a2-affb-58a2bf7100fbMon, 20 Jul 2026 02:35:23 +0000John Batchelor Show.Guests in Londinium, 92 AD: Gaius and Germanicus. The Imperial Decay of the American Order. The discussion shifts to the deterioration of American institutions, which Germanicus claims are now indistinguishable from the 3rd-century Roman imperial...SULLAGuests in Londinium, 92 AD: Gaius and Germanicus. The Ritual of Combat and Modern Delusions. Germanicusargues that for the Romans, war and ceremony were inextricably linked, using triumphs and gladiatorial spectacles to forge a shared identity between the people and the military. These rituals were "incarnations of the spirit of Rome" triumphing over "barbaric" enemies, providing a form of "ecstatic participatory" fulfillment. He notes a parallel in modern America, which uses "ecstatic vicarity" through high-tech war footage and video games to maintain a similar bond. However, he warns that the U.S. dangerously underestimates adversaries like Iran by viewing them as "barbarians" rather than a sophisticated, 2,500-year-old culture. He laments the loss of the "sobriety" that guided Cold War leadership—where the stakes of nuclear confrontation were understood—noting that current American policy reflects a "gods of war" complex born from the easy successes of the early 1990s. Gaius adds that this technological display creates a "fog of war" where the enemy's own capabilities and "vote" in the conflict are often ignored. (1)]]>750false81148fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1148-guests-in-londinium-92-ad-gaius-and-germanicus-the-ritual-of-combat-and-modern-delusions-germanicus-argues-that-for-the-roman--74704121audioboom-019f7d60-bb6d-7524-b31f-d4248cb8ae66Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:35:18 +0000John Batchelor Show.Guests in Londinium, 92 AD: Gaius and Germanicus. The Ritual of Combat and Modern Delusions. Germanicusargues that for the Romans, war and ceremony were inextricably linked, using triumphs and gladiatorial spectacles to forge a shared identity between...1607false81148fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1147-jonathan-healey-the-blazing-world-a-new-history-of-revolutionary-england-1603-1689-the-final-segment-covers-the-reign-of--747041131655]]>audioboom-019f7d4c-a28c-7c7e-94bc-6781c007f146Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:13:21 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jonathan Healey, The Blazing World: A New History of Revolutionary England, 1603–1689. The final segment covers the reign of James II, whose open Catholicism and attempts to bypass Parliament alienated his natural Tory supporters. This tension birthed...1655]]>420false81147fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1147-jonathan-healey-the-blazing-world-a-new-history-of-revolutionary-england-1603-1689-stability-was-sought-through-the-restorati--747040491650]]>audioboom-019f7d4b-05e4-762a-807c-f17eb06406cbMon, 20 Jul 2026 02:11:36 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jonathan Healey, The Blazing World: A New History of Revolutionary England, 1603–1689. Stability was sought through the Restoration of Charles II in 1660. While some reforms remained, the new regime took grotesque revenge on the regicides, even...1650]]>756false81147fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1147-jonathan-healey-the-blazing-world-a-new-history-of-revolutionary-england-1603-1689-in-1649-charles-i-was-tried-and-executed--747041142650]]>audioboom-019f7d43-f176-73c1-8ecf-1e813725f101Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:03:52 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jonathan Healey, The Blazing World: A New History of Revolutionary England, 1603–1689. In 1649, Charles I was tried and executed in public, a shocking event that horrified European monarchs. The segment explores the establishment of the Protectorate...2650]]>355false81147fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1147-jonathan-healey-the-blazing-world-a-new-history-of-revolutionary-england-1603-1689-this-segment-details-the-rise-of-the-new-m--747041321650]]>audioboom-019f7d42-d6a3-796c-988e-35a55d47c084Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:02:39 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jonathan Healey, The Blazing World: A New History of Revolutionary England, 1603–1689. This segment details the rise of the New Model Army, a professionalized force led by Sir Thomas Fairfax and the committed Puritan Oliver Cromwell. Following the...1650]]>714false81147fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1147-jonathan-healey-the-blazing-world-a-new-history-of-revolutionary-england-1603-1689-during-the-personal-rule-charles-expanded--747041041650]]>audioboom-019f7d41-3b2d-79f4-ab07-61199a45adc7Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:00:54 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jonathan Healey, The Blazing World: A New History of Revolutionary England, 1603–1689. During the Personal Rule, Charles expanded the "Ship Money" tax to inland counties, leading to a landmark legal battle over the King's right to declare emergencies...1650]]>383false81147fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1147-jonathan-healey-the-blazing-world-a-new-history-of-revolutionary-england-1603-1689-conflict-intensifies-between-charles-i-and--74704126audioboom-019f7d3f-4c95-7ba0-a62f-7c91fd5ab335Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:58:47 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jonathan Healey, The Blazing World: A New History of Revolutionary England, 1603–1689. Conflict intensifies between Charles I and Parliament, led by legal giant Edward Coke, who championed the Petition of Right to limit monarchical power. The segment...794false81147fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1147-jonathan-healey-the-blazing-world-a-new-history-of-revolutionary-england-1603-1689-the-focus-shifts-to-charles-i-and-his-favo--7470414322642]]>audioboom-019f7d3d-fb7c-762c-aac4-aa39eea7caf4Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:57:21 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jonathan Healey, The Blazing World: A New History of Revolutionary England, 1603–1689. The focus shifts to Charles I and his favorite advisor, the Duke of Buckingham. In a bizarre 1623 incident, Charles and Buckingham traveled in disguise to Madrid to...22642]]>384false81147fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1147-jonathan-healey-the-blazing-world-a-new-history-of-revolutionary-england-1603-1689-this-segment-introduces-james-i-the-first--747040981840]]>audioboom-019f7d3c-f5a6-788a-be34-36c0faf45668Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:56:07 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jonathan Healey, The Blazing World: A New History of Revolutionary England, 1603–1689. This segment introduces James I, the first monarch to rule both England and Scotland, who faced a kingdom deeply divided by religion. It details the Gunpowder Plot...1840]]>684false81147fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1146-matthew-longo-the-picnic-a-dream-of-freedom-and-the-collapse-of-the-iron-curtain-thirty-years-after-the-event-matth--74704164audioboom-019f7d28-58a7-79f8-8606-d39e4b79d955Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:33:43 +0000John Batchelor Show.Matthew Longo, The Picnic: A Dream of Freedom and the Collapse of the Iron Curtain. Thirty years after the event, Matthew Longo returns to the border to reflect on the legacy of the picnic and the nature of freedom. The site of the former "death zone"...351false81146fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1146-matthew-longo-the-picnic-a-dream-of-freedom-and-the-collapse-of-the-iron-curtain-as-the-picnic-date-of-august-19-1989-approa--747041611956]]>audioboom-019f7d26-8c0d-7520-a349-760d5f35cd47Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:31:29 +0000John Batchelor Show.Matthew Longo, The Picnic: A Dream of Freedom and the Collapse of the Iron Curtain. As the picnic date of August 19, 1989, approaches, the atmosphere is "fraught" with tension. Thousands of East Germans (GDR) have flooded into Hungary, pretending to...1956]]>831false81146fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1146-matthew-longo-the-picnic-a-dream-of-freedom-and-the-collapse-of-the-iron-curtain-the-focus-shifts-from-political-elites-to-you--747041811930 BUDAPEST]]>audioboom-019f7d22-f206-7196-8871-7cd0d423c297Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:27:49 +0000John Batchelor Show.Matthew Longo, The Picnic: A Dream of Freedom and the Collapse of the Iron Curtain. The focus shifts from political elites to young activists in the Hungarian "borderlands." In late June 1989, inspired by a speech from Otto von Habsburg, a young woman...1930 BUDAPEST]]>471false81146fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1146-matthew-longo-the-picnic-a-dream-of-freedom-and-the-collapse-of-the-iron-curtain-this-segment-focuses-on-the-high-level-politi--747041781800]]>audioboom-019f7d20-5b67-7b9d-b7e8-de975abefa0bMon, 20 Jul 2026 01:24:44 +0000John Batchelor Show.Matthew Longo, The Picnic: A Dream of Freedom and the Collapse of the Iron Curtain. This segment focuses on the high-level political maneuvers that set the stage for the collapse of the Iron Curtain, beginning with a Warsaw Pactmeeting on July 6,...1800]]>601false81146fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1146-brett-forrest-the-lost-son-an-american-family-trapped-inside-the-fbi-s-secret-wars-the-final-segment-of-forrest-s-account-expl--747041231867 MOSCOW]]>audioboom-019f7d1c-f78c-7c22-99df-cc7f40a74240Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:21:17 +0000John Batchelor Show.Brett Forrest, The Lost Son: An American Family Trapped Inside the FBI's Secret Wars. The final segment of Forrest's account explores the dark possibilities of Billy's fate and the FBI's high-level awareness of the case. While some contacts suggested...1867 MOSCOW]]>331false81146fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1146-brett-forrest-the-lost-son-an-american-family-trapped-inside-the-fbi-s-secret-wars-in-this-segment-forrest-details-his-own-in--747041771891]]>audioboom-019f7d1b-7bd5-7f67-8247-137fcd8378ceMon, 20 Jul 2026 01:19:24 +0000John Batchelor Show.Brett Forrest, The Lost Son: An American Family Trapped Inside the FBI's Secret Wars. In this segment, Forrest details his own investigation in Russia, aided by his personal history of living in Moscow and Kyiv for fifteen years. He teams up with...1891]]>851false81146fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1146-brett-forrest-the-lost-son-an-american-family-trapped-inside-the-fbi-s-secret-wars-the-story-shifts-to-2017-when-brett-forrest--747041791898]]>audioboom-019f7d18-f769-7fb6-af48-a6dcf9326f5aMon, 20 Jul 2026 01:16:55 +0000John Batchelor Show.Brett Forrest, The Lost Son: An American Family Trapped Inside the FBI's Secret Wars. The story shifts to 2017 when Brett Forrest, a Wall Street Journal correspondent, receives a tip from Bob Foresman, an American financier with deep ties to the...1898]]>406false81146fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1146-brett-forrest-the-lost-son-an-american-family-trapped-inside-the-fbi-s-secret-wars-this-segment-introduces-the-core-of-the-mys--747042101900]]>audioboom-019f7d18-0130-7db2-bc99-fd0e8cb8d4acMon, 20 Jul 2026 01:15:44 +0000John Batchelor Show.Brett Forrest, The Lost Son: An American Family Trapped Inside the FBI's Secret Wars. This segment introduces the core of the mystery surrounding Billy Riley, a young man from Oxford, Michigan, who disappeared after traveling to Russia in May 2015....1900]]>666false81146fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1145-jeremy-zakis-updates-listeners-on-the-four-magpie-families-that-have-reclaimed-his-property-peacefully-coexisting-with-his-dog--74704079audioboom-019f7894-0592-7a74-890e-47934b0b1b0aSun, 19 Jul 2026 04:13:14 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jeremy Zakis updates listeners on the four magpie families that have reclaimed his property, peacefully coexisting with his dog, Dallas. He highlights the birds' advanced cognitive abilities, explaining how they recognize friendly humans and pass this...466false81145fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1144-jeremy-zakis-and-john-batchelor-explore-the-deep-rooted-drinking-culture-in-cricket-citing-ben-stokes-retirement-and-the-legacy--747040501920                                                                                                                                                      ]]>audioboom-019f788c-9eea-7e11-a76e-b34b08696e08Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:05:09 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jeremy Zakis and John Batchelor explore the deep-rooted drinking culture in cricket, citing Ben Stokes' retirement and the legacy of Sir Garry Sobers. They also discuss the "death" of Bazball, an aggressive strategy that proved physically...1920                                                                                                                                                      ]]>678false81144fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1144-jeremy-zakis-recounts-a-dramatic-incident-where-a-60-year-old-cyclist-in-new-south-wales-accidentally-rode-over-a-six-foot-easter--74704234audioboom-019f787f-22a0-7282-b7c9-352ee88b1927Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:50:25 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jeremy Zakis recounts a dramatic incident where a 60-year-old cyclist in New South Wales accidentally rode over a six-foot eastern brown snake, which then became entangled in her bike's chain. Remarkably, the woman survived a "dry bite" without venom,...617false81144fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1144-jeremy-zakis-details-australia-s-preparations-for-a-potential-record-breaking-super-el-nino-which-threatens-to-trigger-extreme--74704052audioboom-019f7876-1fc1-7b71-b8f3-73d5d8115054Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:40:34 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jeremy Zakis details Australia's preparations for a potential record-breaking "Super El Niño," which threatens to trigger extreme heat and devastating eucalyptus forest fires. Concurrently, John Batchelor reports on the severe smoke and air quality...466false81144fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1143-charles-spicer-concludes-that-after-the-war-christie-and-conwell-evans-published-a-limited-run-book-none-so-blind-detailing--747041661943]]>audioboom-019f7869-794d-74fe-ae9e-dab6c0411f14Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:26:45 +0000John Batchelor Show.Charles Spicer concludes that after the war, Christie and Conwell-Evans published a limited-run book, None So Blind, detailing their ignored warnings to the government. Though Martin Gilbert later attempted to correct the record, these amateur spies...1943]]>481false81143fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1143-charles-spicer-recounts-how-at-the-nuremberg-trials-ribbentrop-tried-to-use-his-pre-war-fellowship-efforts-as-a-defense-claimi--7470410819353]]>audioboom-019f7868-6412-7af4-943f-18ca275c8d03Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:25:24 +0000John Batchelor Show.Charles Spicer recounts how, at the Nuremberg trials, Ribbentrop tried to use his pre-war Fellowship efforts as a defense, claiming he had always worked for peace. Göring remained unrepentant, while Hess insisted on wearing his flying boots in the...19353]]>701false81143fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1143-charles-spicer-describes-how-following-the-may-1940-retreat-at-dunkirk-winston-churchill-became-prime-minister-finally-acting--747039841939]]>audioboom-019f7867-33f2-7285-b8e7-8dc494d08d65Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:24:06 +0000John Batchelor Show.Charles Spicer describes how, following the May 1940 retreat at Dunkirk, Winston Churchill became Prime Minister, finally acting on the intelligence Christie had provided for years. The polemic Guilty Men was published, simplifying the blame for the...1939]]>491false81143fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1143-charles-spicer-notes-that-even-after-war-broke-out-in-september-1939-the-amateur-spies-remained-active-the-kordt-brothers-plann--747040671945]]>audioboom-019f7865-d932-7f63-b286-06ab1bca5ca1Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:22:38 +0000John Batchelor Show.Charles Spicer notes that even after war broke out in September 1939, the amateur spies remained active. The Kordtbrothers planned to assassinate Hitler using a bomb from German military intelligence, but their plot was delayed by Georg Elser's...1945]]>581false81143fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1143-charles-spicer-relates-how-in-the-summer-of-1939-ernest-tennant-undertook-an-incognito-mission-to-meet-ribbentrop-hoping-to-fi--747041031935]]>audioboom-019f7864-2061-7e47-a1dd-281a8af96e80Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:20:44 +0000John Batchelor Show.Charles Spicer relates how, in the summer of 1939, Ernest Tennant undertook an incognito mission to meet Ribbentrop, hoping to find a path to peace. He returned with warnings that Hitler was focused on Poland and prepared for a ten-year war. While...1935]]>566false81143fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1143-charles-spicer-describes-how-as-1939-began-the-diplomatic-situation-worsened-due-to-the-catastrophic-appointments-of-henderson--747040751940]]>audioboom-019f7861-745a-76e6-b83c-6fad72cf47f5Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:17:52 +0000John Batchelor Show.Charles Spicer describes how, as 1939 began, the diplomatic situation worsened due to the catastrophic appointments of Henderson and Ribbentrop. Henderson, the "arch-appeaser," fed Chamberlain's natural tendencies and suppressed reports that might...1940]]>616false81143fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1143-charles-spicer-recounts-how-by-september-1938-the-amateur-spies-learned-of-the-oster-conspiracy-a-robust-plan-by-german-milita--747041221940]]>audioboom-019f7859-0a29-7d96-a254-87cdf59f72bdSun, 19 Jul 2026 03:08:48 +0000John Batchelor Show.Charles Spicer recounts how, by September 1938, the amateur spies learned of the Oster Conspiracy, a robust plan by German military and police units to arrest Hitler and prevent war. Spicer argues this was a credible arrangement that could have...1940]]>406false81143fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1143-charles-spicer-describes-how-during-the-1937-coronation-of-george-vi-ribbentrop-hosted-a-chaotic-overcrowded-party-at-the-germ--747041701945]]>audioboom-019f7858-1068-77c8-92fd-b5f2d0003eecSun, 19 Jul 2026 03:07:27 +0000John Batchelor Show.Charles Spicer describes how, during the 1937 coronation of George VI, Ribbentrop hosted a chaotic, overcrowded party at the German embassy. Despite the champagne-fueled festivities, the event was a social failure that highlighted the growing friction...1945]]>666false81143fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1143-charles-spicer-explains-that-by-late-1937-the-fellowship-was-being-monitored-by-mi5-and-penetrated-by-the-nkvd-soviet-spy-kim-p--747041361938]]>audioboom-019f7856-7fa5-70e7-92b4-1494f1e62d8aSun, 19 Jul 2026 03:05:49 +0000John Batchelor Show.Charles Spicer explains that by late 1937, the Fellowship was being monitored by MI5 and penetrated by the NKVD. Soviet spy Kim Philby was even hired to manage the organization's PR, feeding information to Stalin, who feared an Anglo-German alliance...1938]]>606false81143fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1143-charles-spicer-describes-how-during-the-1937-coronation-of-george-vi-ribbentrop-hosted-a-chaotic-overcrowded-party-at-the-germ--747041921940]]>audioboom-019f7854-f737-7328-b8f5-f38acc179caaSun, 19 Jul 2026 03:04:09 +0000John Batchelor Show.Charles Spicer describes how, during the 1937 coronation of George VI, Ribbentrop hosted a chaotic, overcrowded party at the German embassy. Despite the champagne-fueled festivities, the event was a social failure that highlighted the growing friction...1940]]>576false81143fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1143-charles-spicer-relates-how-ribbentrop-arrived-at-victoria-station-as-the-new-german-ambassador-with-a-mission-to-neutralize-brita--747040451945]]>audioboom-019f7853-c713-779e-b1dd-510659bd8717Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:03:03 +0000John Batchelor Show.Charles Spicer relates how Ribbentrop arrived at Victoria Station as the new German ambassador with a mission to neutralize Britain through a show of friendship. However, his tenure was a disaster; he was socially clumsy, notoriously giving a Hitler...1945]]>366false81143fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1143-charles-spicer-recounts-how-in-september-1936-lloyd-george-met-hitler-at-the-berghof-where-the-dictator-successfully-charmed-t--7470411819451]]>audioboom-019f7852-e2f4-77cd-9036-f77b689ef7d0Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:01:51 +0000John Batchelor Show.Charles Spicer recounts how, in September 1936, Lloyd George met Hitler at the Berghof, where the dictator successfully charmed the aging statesman. Hitler was so delighted by the initial meeting that he invited Lloyd George's entourage, including his...19451]]>706false81143fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1143-charles-spicer-describes-the-1936-berlin-olympics-as-a-deceptive-high-point-for-anglo-german-relations-while-hitler-sought-a-pac--747040841945]]>audioboom-019f7850-167c-70d3-a9c4-aae163f1a239Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:59:02 +0000John Batchelor Show.Charles Spicer describes the 1936 Berlin Olympics as a deceptive high point for Anglo-German relations. While Hitlersought a pact granting him control over Europe in exchange for British imperial security, Vansittart remained skeptical of Ribbentrop's...1945]]>466false81143fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1143-charles-spicer-introduces-grahame-christie-a-decorated-world-war-i-flying-ace-and-engineer-who-dedicated-himself-to-warning-brit--747041881940]]>audioboom-019f7851-9444-7922-b3df-7a64d55b51c7Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:55:00 +0000John Batchelor Show.Charles Spicer introduces Grahame Christie, a decorated World War I flying ace and engineer who dedicated himself to warning Britain about German rearmament. Working with Robert Vansittart, Christie utilized his friendship with Hermann Göring to...1940]]>721false81143fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1143-charles-spicer-explains-that-by-1935-major-business-interests-like-unilever-joined-the-fellowship-to-protect-trade-and-understan--747040351914]]>audioboom-019f784b-5791-74c5-a773-94be49773b4fSun, 19 Jul 2026 02:53:51 +0000John Batchelor Show.Charles Spicer explains that by 1935, major business interests like Unilever joined the Fellowship to protect trade and understand the new German regime. Following the Night of the Long Knives, some optimists believed Hitler'sgovernment was becoming...1914]]>356false81143fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1143-charles-spicer-recounts-how-in-december-1934-ernest-tennant-a-businessman-scarred-by-the-horrors-of-the-great-war-dined-with--747038731914]]>audioboom-019f784a-9041-7f92-b01c-0aa4db2fe98eSun, 19 Jul 2026 02:53:00 +0000John Batchelor Show.Charles Spicer recounts how, in December 1934, Ernest Tennant, a businessman scarred by the horrors of the Great War, dined with Adolf Hitler and Joachim von Ribbentrop at the Reich Chancellery. At the time, Ribbentrop was a passionate Anglophile, and...1914]]>716false81143fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1142-schedule-for-the-john-batchelor-show-7-17-2026--74704236audioboom-019f72dc-691d-7fcb-9140-0010f92bd0e5Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:34:34 +0000John Batchelor Show.SCHEDULE FOR THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-17-2026Jeff Bliss discusses California's controversial "billionaire tax," an initiative designed to bridge the state budget gap that has prompted a significant wealth exodus to states like Texas. He also...580false81142fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1141-lilla-nora-kiss-details-how-tsinghua-university-serves-as-a-conduit-for-laundering-chinese-state-technology-and-operations-she--747041681910]]>audioboom-019f72d6-12fc-78cc-a059-8f3ecd731dc4Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:27:36 +0000John Batchelor Show.Lilla Nóra Kiss details how Tsinghua University serves as a conduit for laundering Chinese state technology and operations. She criticizes European regulators for viewing Chinese incursions through narrow "silos" like climate policy rather than...1910]]>468false81141fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1141-lilla-nora-kiss-warns-about-nuctech-a-chinese-subsidized-company-dominating-the-european-scanner-market-through-predatory-pricin--747042191904 PEKING]]>audioboom-019f72d3-2381-7321-b3b5-13b5966081e9Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:24:20 +0000John Batchelor Show.Lilla Nóra Kiss warns about Nuctech, a Chinese-subsidized company dominating the European scanner market through predatory pricing. She highlights the security risks of allowing CCP-linked technology to handle sensitive border and cargo data, noting...1904 PEKING]]>713false81141fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1141-henry-sokolski-analyzes-the-golden-dome-project-suggesting-its-true-value-lies-in-achieving-space-superiority-rather-than-just--7470419019494]]>audioboom-019f72d1-8946-7990-8f23-a31f79b14b64Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:22:36 +0000John Batchelor Show.Henry Sokolski analyzes the "Golden Dome" project, suggesting its true value lies in achieving space superiority rather than just missile defense. He emphasizes the need for passive defenses, like redundant transformers and public preparedness, to...19494]]>541false81141fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1141-henry-sokolski-discusses-the-security-implications-of-a-power-outage-at-a-us-missile-base-warning-that-electrical-grids-are-now--74704151audioboom-019f72cf-6eca-7f1c-afbe-01f223e2a88fSat, 18 Jul 2026 01:20:19 +0000John Batchelor Show.Henry Sokolski discusses the security implications of a power outage at a US missile base, warning that electrical grids are now primary targets in "gray warfare." He notes that nations like Russia and Iran increasingly view civilian infrastructure as...530false81141fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1141-henry-sokolski-discusses-the-security-implications-of-a-power-outage-at-a-us-missile-base-warning-that-electrical-grids-are-now--747040881956]]>audioboom-019f72c4-2487-79fe-a294-d156c9f19274Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:08:01 +0000John Batchelor Show.Alan Mikhail relates how, following Grietje's death, Anthony remarried a burgher woman, reflecting his elevated social status despite earlier prejudices. Mikhail frames Anthony's life as a vital starting point for discussing Islam in North America,...1956]]>502false81141fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1141-alan-mikhail-describes-how-as-the-english-seized-new-amsterdam-in-1664-anthony-and-grietje-transitioned-into-respectable-proper--747041691889]]>audioboom-019f72c1-d36e-7bfb-9caa-154a3c9b84acSat, 18 Jul 2026 01:05:28 +0000John Batchelor Show.Alan Mikhail describes how, as the English seized New Amsterdam in 1664, Anthony and Grietje transitioned into respectable property owners who aged into the colony's social fabric. Mikhail argues that these individuals, alongside long-resident...1889]]>679false81141fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1141-alan-mikhail-examines-peter-stuyvesant-s-hardline-enforcement-of-the-dutch-reformed-church-including-the-violent-persecution-of--747041871889]]>audioboom-019f72c0-b314-7efb-aa14-e289e5501706Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:04:18 +0000John Batchelor Show.Alan Mikhail examines Peter Stuyvesant's hardline enforcement of the Dutch Reformed Church, including the violent persecution of Quakers and anti-Semitic attempts to banish Jewish settlers. The segment highlights the 1657 Flushing Remonstrance as an...1889]]>398false81141fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1141-alan-mikhail-recounts-the-arrival-of-anthony-and-grietje-in-1629-new-amsterdam-noting-their-resilience-during-kieft-s-war-despi--747041981899]]>audioboom-019f72be-bdc3-764d-88bc-2abd995681a4Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:02:03 +0000John Batchelor Show.     Alan Mikhail recounts the arrival of Anthony and Grietje in 1629 New Amsterdam, noting their resilience during Kieft's War. Despite being banished to Long Island and facing prejudice as "the Turk," they built a prosperous estate, with Grietje...1899]]>673false81141fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1141-bob-zimmerman-reports-on-the-discovery-of-organic-sugar-molecules-in-interstellar-space-and-the-identification-of-a-new-exoplanet--747041051962]]>audioboom-019f72bc-29e3-75df-a599-0fec983cd9adSat, 18 Jul 2026 00:59:20 +0000John Batchelor Show.Bob Zimmerman reports on the discovery of organic sugar molecules in interstellar space and the identification of a new exoplanet shepherd at Beta Pictoris. He also discusses Katalyst's mission to rescue the Swift telescope and Perseverance's findings...1962]]>278false81141fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1141-bob-zimmerman-details-spacex-s-launch-abort-for-the-starship-super-heavy-and-the-ongoing-struggles-of-ula-he-highlights-the-70--747040921961]]>audioboom-019f72ba-21c2-76d7-938d-b1e5d34847ceSat, 18 Jul 2026 00:56:56 +0000John Batchelor Show.Bob Zimmerman details SpaceX's launch abort for the Starship Super Heavy and the ongoing struggles of ULA. He highlights the $70 billion surge in private space investment, Amazon's expansion into South Africa, and Blue Origin'srevised employee stock...1961]]>903false81141fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1141-lorenzo-fiori-describes-italy-s-extreme-heatwave-with-temperatures-reaching-122-degrees-followed-by-the-threat-of-violent-thund--74704206MESSINA, ITALIA]]>audioboom-019f72b8-6d99-7643-a72e-79efb6607133Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:55:11 +0000John Batchelor Show.Lorenzo Fiori describes Italy's extreme heatwave, with temperatures reaching 122 degrees, followed by the threat of violent thunderstorms. For relief, he recommends Radicofani in Tuscany, showcasing its medieval fortress, world-class olive oil, and...MESSINA, ITALIA]]>541false81141fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1141-jim-mctague-reports-on-how-canadian-wildfire-smoke-has-stifled-lancaster-county-s-tourist-economy-and-created-hazardous-air-quali--74704231CLARK'S MILL]]>audioboom-019f72b5-9055-7db8-a67b-8d9cece0ba53Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:51:56 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jim McTague reports on how Canadian wildfire smoke has stifled Lancaster County's tourist economy and created hazardous air quality. He also highlights rising gas prices and a local backlash against AI, where a borough rejected substantial revenue...CLARK'S MILL]]>531false81141fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1141-richard-epstein-discusses-his-book-on-birthright-citizenship-challenging-the-supreme-court-s-interpretation-of-the-14th-amendmen--74703981audioboom-019f72b2-e207-7d4a-b835-bd0d021e16f5Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:49:13 +0000John Batchelor Show.Richard Epstein discusses his book on birthright citizenship, challenging the Supreme Court's interpretation of the 14th Amendment. He addresses the phenomenon of "birth tourism," the status of foreign-raised US citizens, and the relative silence from...296false81141fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1141-richard-epstein-analyzes-president-trump-s-recent-address-questioning-the-2020-election-results-and-its-potential-impact-on-the-2--747041631940]]>audioboom-019f72af-cf30-7b42-869a-e0f91598a039Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:45:48 +0000John Batchelor Show.Richard Epstein analyzes President Trump's recent address questioning the 2020 election results and its potential impact on the 2026 midterms. Epstein explores the constitutional difficulties of removing a president for lack of judgment, arguing that...1940]]>885false81141fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1141-jeff-bliss-celebrates-the-anniversary-of-disneyland-s-1955-opening-sharing-memories-of-working-as-a-yodeler-on-the-skyway-ride--74704130ROBERT TAYLOR AND WALT DISNEY]]>audioboom-019f72ae-6bac-72cd-9af3-c2e4c3e70c2aSat, 18 Jul 2026 00:44:21 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jeff Bliss celebrates the anniversary of Disneyland's 1955 opening, sharing memories of working as a "Yodeler" on the Skyway ride. The conversation shifts to vintage Las Vegas and impending Southern California weather, including a tropical storm...ROBERT TAYLOR AND WALT DISNEY]]>441false81141fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1141-jeff-bliss-discusses-california-s-controversial-billionaire-tax-an-initiative-designed-to-bridge-the-state-budget-gap-that-has--747042001900  LA]]>audioboom-019f72ac-3b5c-7477-8357-c5ae0b8513c6Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:41:47 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jeff Bliss discusses California's controversial "billionaire tax," an initiative designed to bridge the state budget gap that has prompted a significant wealth exodus to states like Texas. He also addresses Governor Newsom's shifting stance on wealth...1900  LA]]>630false81141fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1140-schedule-john-batchelor-show-7-16-26-1948--74704138audioboom-019f6dc3-2508-77be-a966-14152de72082Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:48:53 +0000John Batchelor Show.SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-16-261948Anatol Lieven discusses the reinforcement of Ukraine following NATO meetings, highlighting German drone supplies and the symbolic value of US Patriot systems. While Baltic states fear imminent Russian...373false81140fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1139-streaming-the-making-of-the-john-batchelor-show-featuring-simon-constable-7-16-26-1650--74704195audioboom-019f6dbb-94bc-7b23-8c0a-2e6f8316b2efFri, 17 Jul 2026 01:40:37 +0000John Batchelor Show.STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING SIMON CONSTABLE, 7-16-26.1650The sources provide a detailed look at several interconnected global issues, ranging from geopolitical conflict and commodity volatility to climate extremes and...3670false81139fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1138-thomas-savidge-proposes-universal-savings-accounts-usa-to-replace-complex-government-managed-savings-vehicles-these-accou--747042121933 PERSIA]]>audioboom-019f6db1-75dc-7e26-a12c-ffe641b28658Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:29:33 +0000John Batchelor Show.Thomas Savidge proposes "Universal Savings Accounts" (USA) to replace complex government-managed savings vehicles. These accounts would grant individuals full ownership of their funds for unemployment or retirement. This reform aims to reduce fraud...1933 PERSIA]]>350false81138fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1138-thomas-savidge-explains-how-the-2020-2021-pandemic-strained-state-unemployment-insurance-systems-while-31-states-were-solvent-be--747041291585]]>audioboom-019f6daf-2685-7f6c-b77f-452b79ad72e5Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:26:57 +0000John Batchelor Show.Thomas Savidge explains how the 2020–2021 pandemic strained state unemployment insurance systems. While 31 states were solvent before the crisis, many struggled with improper payments and fraud due to relaxed federal eligibility requirements. Some...1585]]>831false81138fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1138-mary-anastasia-o-grady-marks-the-fifth-anniversary-of-cuba-s-july-11-protests-noting-the-regime-s-ongoing-brutal-repression-and--747041461899 CUBA]]>audioboom-019f6dad-0a54-70af-a6f0-4e8ae8c8f3fbFri, 17 Jul 2026 01:24:39 +0000John Batchelor Show.Mary Anastasia O'Grady marks the fifth anniversary of Cuba's July 11 protests, noting the regime's ongoing brutal repression and imprisonment of political dissidents. She criticizes the United Nations for supporting the Cuban regime's narrative...1899 CUBA]]>546false81138fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1138-veronique-de-rugy-warns-that-social-security-faces-a-2032-deadline-when-trust-fund-assets-will-be-depleted-without-reform-benef--74704158FDR]]>audioboom-019f6dab-021f-75b3-89f0-24ab05573eb0Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:22:24 +0000John Batchelor Show.Veronique de Rugy warns that Social Security faces a 2032 deadline when trust fund assets will be depleted. Without reform, benefits could be cut by 22%. She advocates for means-testing to preserve benefits for those who truly need them, criticizing...FDR]]>525false81138fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1138-alan-mikhail-describes-the-half-freedom-status-given-to-some-enslaved-africans-a-system-that-cruelly-ensured-generational-slav--747042161654]]>audioboom-019f6da6-f09e-7f4c-8398-789c06f43cccFri, 17 Jul 2026 01:18:04 +0000John Batchelor Show.Alan Mikhail describes the "half-freedom" status given to some enslaved Africans, a system that cruelly ensured generational slavery. He also details the brutal violence of "Kieft's War" against Native Americans. Despite these conflicts and their...1654]]>430false81138fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1138-alan-mikhail-describes-how-the-couple-settled-in-manhattan-as-ambitious-farmers-but-faced-friction-with-neighbors-who-used-the-t--747041851650]]>audioboom-019f6da4-b350-7640-a747-f88dae94c853Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:15:28 +0000John Batchelor Show.Alan Mikhail describes how the couple settled in Manhattan as ambitious farmers but faced friction with neighbors who used "the Turk" as a xenophobic insult. Their contentious behavior led to their banishment to Gravesend, Long Island. Mikhail...1650]]>751false81138fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1138-alan-mikhail-details-the-background-of-anthony-s-wife-grietje-a-german-migrant-who-worked-as-a-barmaid-or-sex-worker-in-amsterd--747041561650 AMSTERDAM]]>audioboom-019f6da3-4289-7a88-a40d-e90a9762f5d7Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:14:03 +0000John Batchelor Show.Alan Mikhail details the background of Anthony's wife, Grietje, a German migrant who worked as a barmaid or sex worker in Amsterdam. He explains the "soul seller" system used by maritime companies to recruit laborers. The couple married in 1629 and...1650 AMSTERDAM]]>456false81138fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1138-alan-mikhail-discusses-his-book-newcomers-focusing-on-anthony-jansen-known-as-the-turk-mikhail-uses-historical-records-to-de--74704239NEW AMSTERDAM]]>audioboom-019f6da1-93f1-7c74-8b50-78321a942a0dFri, 17 Jul 2026 01:12:08 +0000John Batchelor Show.Alan Mikhail discusses his book Newcomers, focusing on Anthony Jansen, known as "the Turk." Mikhail uses historical records to debunk the 150-year-old hypothesis that Anthony was the son of a Dutch pirate who converted to Islam, instead tracing his...NEW AMSTERDAM]]>615false81138fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1138-doug-messier-and-rick-fisher-explore-the-lack-of-cooperation-between-the-us-and-china-viewing-the-solar-system-as-a-ground-for-i--74704145audioboom-019f6d9a-54c9-7774-b9a7-9ea4ecc91df1Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:04:18 +0000John Batchelor Show.Doug Messier and Rick Fisher explore the lack of cooperation between the US and China, viewing the solar system as a ground for ideological competition. Establishing permanent lunar bases requires major engineering feats, including nuclear power...403false81138fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1138-doug-messier-and-rick-fisher-discuss-china-s-planned-2027-circumlunar-mission-as-a-precursor-to-a-lunar-landing-before-2030-this--74704218audioboom-019f6d99-b25f-7cf6-8d3c-9da4f00abf54Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:03:22 +0000John Batchelor Show.Doug Messier and Rick Fisher discuss China's planned 2027 circumlunar mission as a precursor to a lunar landing before 2030. This "Moon Race 2.0" challenges American prestige. While NASA aims for the South Pole by 2028, China and Russia plan an...778false81138fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1137-simon-constable-presents-a-quiz-on-longevity-revealing-that-the-average-us-life-expectancy-has-reached-79-years-hawaii-boasts-t--74704039audioboom-019f6d91-a4c9-7ca1-bb4d-b12810d02fe3Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:54:49 +0000John Batchelor Show.Simon Constable presents a quiz on longevity, revealing that the average US life expectancy has reached 79 years. Hawaii boasts the highest expectancy, while West Virginia remains the lowest. Globally, Monaco, San Marino, and Hong Kong lead in...316false81137fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1137-simon-constable-reports-on-extreme-european-temperatures-and-their-impact-on-energy-noting-major-spikes-in-eu-natural-gas-prices--74704222audioboom-019f6d8f-2b00-7b08-aec0-0b9852475f74Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:51:58 +0000John Batchelor Show.Simon Constable reports on extreme European temperatures and their impact on energy, noting major spikes in EU natural gas prices. He tracks shifting costs for wheat, corn, and copper. Additionally, he notes how Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian...755false81137fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1137-caleb-weiss-reports-on-the-failure-of-the-2022-2023-clan-militia-offensive-which-allowed-al-shabaab-to-recapture-lost-territory--7470419719001]]>audioboom-019f6d8e-27ab-732a-8db5-d822a8b96ce0Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:51:00 +0000John Batchelor Show.Caleb Weiss reports on the failure of the 2022–2023 clan militia offensive, which allowed al-Shabaab to recapture lost territory. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud faces a legitimacy crisis and constitutional conflict. Meanwhile, the UAEand Turkey...19001]]>409false81137fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1137-caleb-weiss-explains-the-complex-counterterrorism-landscape-in-the-horn-of-africa-where-al-shabaab-and-isis-operate-he-details--74704183audioboom-019f6d8c-49ee-7fd9-ab0b-eecf3020c6eaFri, 17 Jul 2026 00:48:52 +0000John Batchelor Show.Caleb Weiss explains the complex counterterrorism landscape in the Horn of Africa, where al-Shabaab and ISISoperate. He details how the semi-autonomous Puntland region is rejecting Mogadishu's authority. US policy faces significant hurdles as funding...772false81137fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1137-anatol-lieven-analyzes-the-potential-premiership-of-mr-burnham-as-he-navigates-pressures-within-the-labour-party-the-discussion--747041281900 BRUSSELS]]>audioboom-019f6d8b-7536-7d0c-b0ea-79c8e57917e2Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:48:03 +0000John Batchelor Show.Anatol Lieven analyzes the potential premiership of Mr. Burnham as he navigates pressures within the Labour Party. The discussion covers challenges like electoral reform, the rise of the Reform Party, and scandals. Burnham may avoid an immediate...1900 BRUSSELS]]>365false81137fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1137-anatol-lieven-discusses-the-reinforcement-of-ukraine-following-nato-meetings-highlighting-german-drone-supplies-and-the-symbolic--747042411810 BRUSSSELS]]>audioboom-019f6d8a-8c2a-7fc9-a86e-2674f6b98804Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:46:57 +0000John Batchelor Show.Anatol Lieven discusses the reinforcement of Ukraine following NATO meetings, highlighting German drone supplies and the symbolic value of US Patriot systems. While Baltic states fear imminent Russian provocations, Lieven argues Russia's army is...1810 BRUSSSELS]]>706false81137fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1136-schedule-john-batchelor-show-7-15-26-1904-persia--74704215audioboom-019f6899-2f52-728d-a89a-433fa99530d3Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:44:56 +0000John Batchelor Show.SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-15-261904 PERSIAMichael Bernstam discusses China's "colonial" economic relationship with Russia, demanding natural gas at heavily subsidized domestic rates. Capitalizing on Russian weakness, Beijing insists Russia fund...354false81136fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1135-streaming-making-john-batchelor-show-featuring-gordon-chang-steve-yates-cleo-paskal-charles-burton-7-15-26--74704186audioboom-019f6896-05ad-7493-9dea-0f2341d0f784Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:41:29 +0000John Batchelor Show.STREAMING MAKING JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING GORDON CHANG, STEVE YATES, CLEO PASKAL, CHARLES BURTON, 7-15-26The John Batchelor Show features discussions with experts regarding shifting political dynamics and security concerns in the Indo-Pacific...3641false81135fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1134-judy-dempsey-highlights-increasing-threats-against-european-politicians-particularly-in-germany-from-the-far-right-afd-despit--7470417219051]]>audioboom-019f6887-ca2b-790c-8198-e1a79afaa4b9Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:25:57 +0000John Batchelor Show.Judy Dempsey highlights increasing threats against European politicians, particularly in Germany from the far-right AfD. Despite the current prominence of "strong men," she maintains that authoritarian systems are unsustainable because the human...19051]]>494false81134fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1134-judy-dempsey-discusses-the-us-naval-blockade-of-iran-and-european-concerns-over-energy-security-she-argues-that-european-leaders--74704205audioboom-019f6885-6501-7764-8742-12da95ddf0b2Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:23:20 +0000John Batchelor Show.Judy Dempsey discusses the US naval blockade of Iran and European concerns over energy security. She argues that European leaders find Trump's policies unpredictable and emphasizes that the future must be built on transparency, democracy, and...687false81134fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1134-thaddeus-mccotter-connects-global-energy-prices-to-military-strategy-noting-how-ukrainian-drone-strikes-on-russian-refineries-im--74704223audioboom-019f6883-75d0-7de8-9962-b26984033d04Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:21:13 +0000John Batchelor Show.Thaddeus McCotter connects global energy prices to military strategy, noting how Ukrainian drone strikes on Russianrefineries impact domestic affordability. He warns that the Republican party must clarify objectives in Iran and Ukraineto address MAGA...351false81134fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1133-thaddeus-mccotter-reflects-on-the-death-of-senator-lindsey-graham-and-the-rising-global-pattern-of-political-violence-including--74704199audioboom-019f6880-1e83-724e-9a8a-5f5060e74e22Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:17:30 +0000John Batchelor Show.Thaddeus McCotter reflects on the death of Senator Lindsey Graham and the rising global pattern of political violence, including the murder of a UK MP. He also addresses credible Iranian threats to assassinate the US President, suggesting that...720false81133fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1133-evan-ellis-analyzes-judicial-cruelty-in-brazil-where-flavio-bolsonaro-is-barred-from-visiting-his-ill-father-in-el-salvador-pr--74704111R]]>audioboom-019f6870-852c-7076-99f0-682d55026308Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:00:32 +0000John Batchelor Show.Evan Ellis analyzes judicial cruelty in Brazil, where Flavio Bolsonaro is barred from visiting his ill father. In El Salvador, President Bukele is seeking an unconstitutional third term. Despite his high approval ratings and security successes, the...R]]>348false81133fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1133-evan-ellis-examines-political-instability-in-bolivia-involving-evo-morales-and-the-upcoming-inauguration-of-keiko-fujimori-in-per--74704058audioboom-019f686f-4ad1-70aa-b62f-fc8298f1d7b6Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:58:58 +0000John Batchelor Show.Evan Ellis examines political instability in Bolivia involving Evo Morales and the upcoming inauguration of Keiko Fujimori in Peru. He also notes unresolved tensions over the Falkland Islands as Argentina faces Britain in the World Cup, emphasizing...834false81133fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1133-evan-ellis-details-the-humanitarian-crisis-in-venezuela-following-twin-earthquakes-while-us-southern-command-provides-tactical-a--74704142audioboom-019f686d-4cf4-7e1c-839d-c003a3006d1dThu, 16 Jul 2026 00:57:01 +0000John Batchelor Show.Evan Ellis details the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela following twin earthquakes. While US Southern Commandprovides tactical aid, the corrupt and inefficient Rodriguez government is unable to respond to massive destruction, including thousands of...438false81133fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1133-evan-ellis-reports-on-the-collapse-of-cuba-s-electric-grid-marking-the-third-major-blackout-in-nine-days-while-the-island-devol--74704225audioboom-019f686c-6f2a-7ea3-a584-48f19c1bc050Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:55:59 +0000John Batchelor Show.Evan Ellis reports on the collapse of Cuba's electric grid, marking the third major blackout in nine days. While the island devolves into ruin, the Trump administration weighs military action against potential negotiations with the Castrofamily, as...634false81133fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1133-charles-burton-criticizes-the-lack-of-transparency-regarding-chinese-infiltration-in-the-canadian-government-he-argues-that-prim--74704154audioboom-019f686b-222b-7880-89d1-b2be43995179Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:54:32 +0000John Batchelor Show.Charles Burton criticizes the lack of transparency regarding Chinese infiltration in the Canadian government. He argues that Prime Minister Carney's administration prioritizes business interests over national sovereignty, ignoring warnings about...562false81133fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1133-charles-burton-discusses-the-strained-canada-us-relations-regarding-the-gordie-howe-bridge-disagreements-over-ownership-and-reve--74704140audioboom-019f6869-eedd-76b6-b054-ce78c5b732ecThu, 16 Jul 2026 00:53:12 +0000John Batchelor Show.Charles Burton discusses the strained Canada-US relations regarding the Gordie Howe Bridge. Disagreements over ownership and revenue sharing led Donald Trump to claim a "victory" by coercing Canadian concessions. This dispute has fueled hostility in...619false81133fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1133-xcleo-paskal-exposes-chinese-cognitive-warfare-in-the-solomon-islands-where-identical-pro-beijing-propaganda-appeared-in-separat--74704127audioboom-019f6868-7c30-7a87-9e96-11879244aac9Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:51:39 +0000John Batchelor Show.Cleo Paskal exposes Chinese cognitive warfare in the Solomon Islands, where identical pro-Beijing propaganda appeared in separate newspapers. She details China's aggressive pressure on Palau, utilizing economic threats, triad activity, and...554false81133fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1133-steve-yates-analyzes-the-taiwan-people-s-party-s-tpp-historic-visit-to-mainland-china-originally-a-pro-identity-youth-movement--74704157audioboom-019f6867-6a4b-7caa-bed4-5209876dc786Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:50:29 +0000John Batchelor Show.Steve Yates analyzes the Taiwan People's Party's (TPP) historic visit to mainland China. Originally a pro-identity youth movement, the TPP is now seeking political power through a coalition with the pro-China KMT. This shift complicates Taiwan's...517false81133fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1133-bob-zimmerman-explains-why-ai-is-currently-inadequate-for-counting-lunar-craters-failing-to-meet-human-accuracy-standards-he-al--74704153audioboom-019f6866-6734-7eba-a3d3-3eea7af9d8fdThu, 16 Jul 2026 00:49:29 +0000John Batchelor Show.Bob Zimmerman explains why AI is currently inadequate for counting lunar craters, failing to meet human accuracy standards. He also highlights the discovery of a potential black hole in Omega Centauri, discusses the desolate nature of Mars's Jezero...395false81133fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1133-bob-zimmerman-provides-updates-on-spacex-s-starship-test-flight-and-the-faa-s-rapid-approval-process-he-details-the-deployment-o--74703884audioboom-019f6865-9a78-7338-be39-c9020dc3e0d9Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:48:32 +0000John Batchelor Show.Bob Zimmerman provides updates on SpaceX's Starship test flight and the FAA's rapid approval process. He details the deployment of version three Starlink satellites, rumors of a massive new Louisiana spaceport, and criticizes a Texaspolitician's...786false81133fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1133-michael-bernstam-explores-houthi-threats-to-the-bab-el-mandeb-strait-which-could-drive-oil-prices-over-100-per-barrel-by-chokin--74704189audioboom-019f6864-7531-791b-9a47-ffa7a9d14611Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:47:21 +0000John Batchelor Show.Michael Bernstam explores Houthi threats to the Bab-el-Mandeb strait, which could drive oil prices over $100 per barrel by choking global shipping. Simultaneously, Ukrainian drone strikes have crippled Russian refining capacity and shipping in the...486false81133fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1133-michael-bernstam-discusses-china-s-colonial-economic-relationship-with-russia-demanding-natural-gas-at-heavily-subsidized-dome--74704162audioboom-019f6863-cc34-75bc-a131-e999043ab64aThu, 16 Jul 2026 00:46:33 +0000John Batchelor Show.Michael Bernstam discusses China's "colonial" economic relationship with Russia, demanding natural gas at heavily subsidized domestic rates. Capitalizing on Russian weakness, Beijing insists Russia fund its own pipelines while China signals a shift...585false81133fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1132-schedule-john-batchelor-show-7-14-26-1920-limericke--74704176audioboom-019f638d-9d67-7f50-864c-cbb63611b1b7Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:14:12 +0000John Batchelor Show.CLiz Peek discusses the strong American economy, noting that small businesses feel relief as tariff threats abate and inflation falls. Lower energy and gasoline prices have cheered investors. Anecdotal evidence from local bookstores and ice cream...389false81132fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1132-streaming-the-making-of-the-john-batchelor-show-featuring-thaddeus-mccotter-7-14-26--74704242audioboom-019f638d-7208-7a88-87f0-53888f6bb6f2Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:14:01 +0000John Batchelor Show.STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING THADDEUS MCCOTTER, 7-14-261750This transcript captures a discussion between John Batchelor and Thaddius McCotter regarding escalating global conflicts and the resulting economic and security...2639false81132fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1131-ernesto-araujo-and-alejandro-pena-esclusa-report-that-60-000-people-are-missing-in-venezuela-following-catastrophic-earthquakes--747041551948 CARACAS]]>audioboom-019f637b-244c-7696-bc15-7a836e35d433Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:53:58 +0000John Batchelor Show.Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa report that 60,000 people are missing in Venezuela following catastrophic earthquakes and government neglect. They propose an emergency temporary government to replace the Rodriguezsiblings. Brazil hosts...1948 CARACAS]]>485false81131fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1131-ernesto-araujo-and-alejandro-pena-esclusa-condemn-gustavo-petro-s-refusal-to-recognize-election-results-in-colombia-they-critici--747039851918]]>audioboom-019f6377-14d8-7e17-9e36-327496948b65Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:49:27 +0000John Batchelor Show.Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa condemn Gustavo Petro's refusal to recognize election results in Colombia. They criticize Brazil's President Lula for his silence on criminal leftist regimes. The "Shield of the Americas" alliance is emerging...1918]]>696false81131fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1131-jeff-mccausland-notes-that-europe-now-views-ukraine-as-a-security-contributor-due-to-its-mastery-of-drone-and-robotic-warfare-wh--7470414815TH CENTURY]]>audioboom-019f6374-2930-7ee0-87ad-c41b8f04bd3dWed, 15 Jul 2026 01:46:21 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jeff McCausland notes that Europe now views Ukraine as a security contributor due to its mastery of drone and robotic warfare. While Putin considers escalation or mobilization, Chinese pressure likely prevents the use of tactical nuclear weapons. The...15TH CENTURY]]>498false81131fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1131-jeff-mccausland-discusses-the-closing-of-the-strait-of-hormuz-due-to-iranian-threats-from-land-based-missiles-and-drones-preside--747042241903]]>audioboom-019f636c-bece-74ca-b1ec-34ba883ea2d0Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:38:11 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jeff McCausland discusses the closing of the Strait of Hormuz due to Iranian threats from land-based missiles and drones. President Trump faces a dilemma: muddle through, escalate with ground forces, or withdraw. McCausland warns that seizing...1903]]>573false81131fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1131-gregory-copley-details-king-charles-iii-s-visit-to-the-isle-of-man-the-world-s-oldest-continuous-parliament-the-king-also-held--747041941901]]>audioboom-019f636b-13a7-7f17-bf9f-980733888700Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:36:22 +0000John Batchelor Show.Gregory Copley details King Charles III's visit to the Isle of Man, the world's oldest continuous parliament. The King also held a private, discreet meeting with Prince Harry. Meanwhile, the UK faces rising anxiety over security for political leaders...1901]]>337false81131fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1131-gregory-copley-highlights-australia-s-declining-regional-power-as-indonesia-and-india-rise-strategically-china-s-missile-tests-a--747042271930]]>audioboom-019f6369-3384-7181-86ed-3f5f0062725aWed, 15 Jul 2026 01:34:21 +0000John Batchelor Show.Gregory Copley highlights Australia's declining regional power as Indonesia and India rise strategically. China'smissile tests and interest in Antarctica further destabilize the South Pacific. As the Antarctic Treaty ends, a scramble for the world's...1930]]>844false81131fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1131-gregory-copley-discusses-the-inevitability-of-ukraine-s-path-to-nato-a-move-he-views-as-a-provocation-to-russia-he-argues-the-w--747041651903]]>audioboom-019f6366-b602-75a2-9921-10865cf8b41eWed, 15 Jul 2026 01:31:43 +0000John Batchelor Show.Gregory Copley discusses the inevitability of Ukraine's path to NATO, a move he views as a provocation to Russia. He argues the war preserves President Zelensky's power without a democratic mandate. However, he acknowledges Ukraine's technological...1903]]>362false81131fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1131-gregory-copley-critiques-the-stalemate-in-the-persian-gulf-suggesting-that-us-air-strikes-alone-cannot-win-without-a-plan-for-re--747040571904]]>audioboom-019f6363-4847-7a20-a357-8bebc7a2fb78Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:27:51 +0000John Batchelor Show.Gregory Copley critiques the stalemate in the Persian Gulf, suggesting that US air strikes alone cannot win without a plan for regime change. He advocates for supporting the domestic Iranian population against the clerical leadership. Turkey's...1904]]>709false81131fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1131-joseph-sternberg-addresses-the-assassination-of-former-mp-ann-widdecombe-which-is-being-investigated-as-a-possible-act-of-politi--747042091655]]>audioboom-019f635f-e612-7b55-9b99-c57a50d8fde8Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:24:16 +0000John Batchelor Show.Joseph Sternberg addresses the assassination of former MP Ann Widdecombe, which is being investigated as a possible act of political violence. Sternberg notes that existential political rhetoric on social media often inspires such attacks. These...1655]]>359false81131fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1131-joseph-sternberg-examines-germany-s-economic-struggles-under-chancellor-friedrich-merz-including-a-shift-toward-deregulation-and--747041751839 RHINELAND]]>audioboom-019f635e-aa9d-7ace-9a2f-e925d6285f82Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:22:50 +0000John Batchelor Show.Joseph Sternberg examines Germany's economic struggles under Chancellor Friedrich Merz, including a shift toward deregulation and infrastructure borrowing. Massive layoffs at Volkswagen signal the end of traditional "lifetime employment." Merz faces...1839 RHINELAND]]>822false81131fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1131-mary-kissel-discusses-nato-s-decision-to-reinforce-ukraine-with-advanced-drone-technology-and-patriot-missile-manufacturing-ukra--747041711903]]>audioboom-019f6359-fa03-7d6d-b412-29167743f14eWed, 15 Jul 2026 01:17:48 +0000John Batchelor Show.Mary Kissel discusses NATO's decision to reinforce Ukraine with advanced drone technology and Patriot missile manufacturing. Ukraine is hailed as the "future of warfare," transitioning from a security consumer to a security contributor. Kissel...1903]]>397false81131fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1131-mary-kissel-analyzes-the-failure-of-the-iran-ceasefire-noting-that-iran-calculated-the-us-lacks-the-will-for-ground-intervention--747041961904 PERSIA]]>audioboom-019f6355-a1c1-7bdd-87a8-f39d3282d044Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:12:52 +0000John Batchelor Show.Mary Kissel analyzes the failure of the Iran ceasefire, noting that Iran calculated the US lacks the will for ground intervention. The conflict centers on Iran's suspect nuclear program, with potential new targets at Pickaxe Mountain. Public...1904 PERSIA]]>674false81131fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1131-jonathan-schanzer-explores-the-houthi-threat-in-north-yemen-and-the-potential-for-a-wider-regional-conflict-while-the-us-keeps-i--74704144audioboom-019f6354-2a5d-7ede-834b-65c39a093532Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:11:21 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jonathan Schanzer explores the Houthi threat in North Yemen and the potential for a wider regional conflict. While the US keeps Israel on the sidelines to avoid escalation, Turkey's "neo-Ottoman" ambitions are rising. Schanzer warns that Turkey seeks...559false81131fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1131-jonathan-schanzer-reports-on-the-restart-of-hostilities-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-where-oil-prices-have-hit-87-per-barrel-the-us--74704180audioboom-019f6352-bf78-72d5-9922-f16e03c4e2c4Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:09:47 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jonathan Schanzer reports on the restart of hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz, where oil prices have hit $87 per barrel. The US is conducting air strikes against Iranian naval assets and drone bases. Schanzer questions why these strategic targets...622false81131fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1131-liz-peek-highlights-the-rise-of-the-democratic-socialists-of-america-as-a-significant-threat-to-established-democratic-incumbents--74703919STEEL BRIDGE PS]]>audioboom-019f6351-84b0-70c5-ba9a-22b1606e7f5cWed, 15 Jul 2026 01:08:34 +0000John Batchelor Show.Liz Peek highlights the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America as a significant threat to established Democraticincumbents. Young voters are flocking to radical platforms promising free services. Rahm Emanuel emerges as a blunt voice for the...STEEL BRIDGE PS]]>419false81131fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1131-liz-peek-discusses-the-strong-american-economy-noting-that-small-businesses-feel-relief-as-tariff-threats-abate-and-inflation-fa--747042011900 READING RR]]>audioboom-019f6350-0b2e-794d-b8d7-06fa8d8fad9cWed, 15 Jul 2026 01:06:53 +0000John Batchelor Show.Liz Peek discusses the strong American economy, noting that small businesses feel relief as tariff threats abate and inflation falls. Lower energy and gasoline prices have cheered investors. Anecdotal evidence from local bookstores and ice cream...1900 READING RR]]>652false81131fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1130-schedule-jbs-7-13-26-1914-palestine--74704191audioboom-019f5e29-69bd-7dc2-a887-71b2056477c0Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:06:39 +0000John Batchelor Show.SCHEDULE JBS, 7-13-26.1914 PALESTINESamuel Ben-Ur — Israel controls 70% of Gaza, creating a buffer zone while Hamas remains on the coast; 98% of the population resides on the Hamas-controlled side, where the group exploits humanitarian aid for...306false81130fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1129-bob-zimmerman-seti-has-tightened-protocols-for-announcing-alien-life-to-prevent-clickbait-claims-lacking-evidence-with-scien--74704211audioboom-019f5e23-c578-7dfa-8fb4-348ea4ae5554Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:00:30 +0000John Batchelor Show.  Bob Zimmerman — SETI has tightened protocols for announcing alien life to prevent "clickbait" claims lacking evidence, with scientists encouraged to be more transparent about mistakes and maintain anonymity during discoveries; future missions...311false81129fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1129-bob-zimmerman-china-successfully-recovered-a-reusable-rocket-stage-joining-spacex-and-blue-origin-in-the-race-for-cheaper-laun--74704096e]]>audioboom-019f5e22-4a4d-760f-aafb-4d13420800aaTue, 14 Jul 2026 00:58:53 +0000John Batchelor Show.Bob Zimmerman — China successfully recovered a reusable rocket stage, joining SpaceX and Blue Origin in the race for cheaper launches; on the ISS, a private company successfully manufactured human kidney and liver tissues, and SpaceX continues to...e]]>870false81129fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1129-jonathan-sayeh-the-naval-blockade-on-iran-represents-the-maximum-pressure-campaign-effectively-dropping-iranian-oil-exports-t--74704228audioboom-019f5e21-5136-70c7-98d6-44b134ec28c6Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:57:49 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jonathan SAYEH— The naval blockade on Iran represents the "maximum pressure" campaign, effectively dropping Iranian oil exports to zero; this economic strangulation poses an existential threat to the regime, which struggles to pay its personnel, and...539false81129fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1129-ahmad-sharawi-president-trump-has-agreed-to-review-lifting-syria-s-state-sponsor-of-terror-designation-to-aid-its-economic-reco--74704220audioboom-019f5e1e-7ac2-7c89-b594-737ae03bbf45Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:54:42 +0000John Batchelor Show.Ahmad Sharawi — President Trump has agreed to review lifting Syria's state sponsor of terror designation to aid its economic recovery; however, the country remains unstable, with rampant ISIS activity and foreign leaders facing security risks in...533false81129fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1129-edmund-fitton-brown-the-truce-between-saudi-arabia-and-the-houthis-may-be-over-following-strikes-on-sanaa-airport-with-retalia--74704141audioboom-019f5e1c-8a9f-7495-af50-ef4805aa3ab6Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:52:36 +0000John Batchelor Show.Edmund Fitton-Brown — The truce between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis may be over following strikes on Sanaaairport, with retaliatory attacks potentially targeting major Saudi international airports and oil facilities; despite Iranianinfluence, the new...369false81129fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1128-edmund-fitton-brown-the-u-s-is-reimposing-a-naval-blockade-on-iran-after-the-collapse-of-the-poorly-drafted-memorandum-of-u--74704237audioboom-019f5e15-b3b3-7238-b1b0-783d63db92dfTue, 14 Jul 2026 00:45:04 +0000John Batchelor Show.Edmund Fitton-Brown — The U.S. is reimposing a naval blockade on Iran after the collapse of the poorly drafted memorandum of understanding; Iran's economy is "choking to death" under these measures, and guests argue the U.S.must prioritize controlling...812false81128fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1127-john-hardie-president-trump-signaled-he-will-grant-ukraine-a-license-to-produce-patriot-missile-systems-though-standing-up-pro--74704174audioboom-019f5e11-2db4-7301-88be-6af04f910ed2Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:40:05 +0000John Batchelor Show.John Hardie — President Trump signaled he will grant Ukraine a license to produce Patriot missile systems, though standing up production will take years; meanwhile, Germany is financing 50,000 AI-guided drones for Ukraine, which use terminal guidance...541false81127fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1127-bridget-toomey-saudi-arabia-struck-sanaa-airport-to-prevent-iran-from-establishing-direct-flights-to-houthi-controlled-territor--74704193audioboom-019f5e0e-1139-73b8-8db3-c412a7cbe114Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:36:40 +0000John Batchelor Show.Bridget Toomey — Saudi Arabia struck Sanaa airport to prevent Iran from establishing direct flights to Houthi-controlled territory; the Houthis have vowed retaliation, potentially targeting Saudi oil infrastructure or airports with drones and...531false81127fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1127-david-daoud-prime-minister-netanyahu-uses-theatrical-tours-of-the-border-to-project-strength-ahead-of-the-october-elections-he--74704226audioboom-019f5e0c-f352-729b-be76-a0bb8427db32Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:35:33 +0000John Batchelor Show.David Daoud — Prime Minister Netanyahu uses theatrical tours of the border to project strength ahead of the October elections; he faces criticism for being unable to say "no" to President Trump, and ultimately the fate of Israeli military deployments...298false81127fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1127-david-daoud-hezbollah-fighters-are-integrated-into-southern-lebanese-villages-making-evacuation-north-of-the-litani-river-unfe--74704229audioboom-019f5e0b-7c65-707a-b5ba-feae7d85b7f9Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:33:41 +0000John Batchelor Show.David Daoud — Hezbollah fighters are integrated into southern Lebanese villages, making evacuation north of the Litani River unfeasible; while Lebanese law requires disarmament, the government lacks the will to confront Hezbollahdue to its significant...883false81127fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1127-malcolm-hoenlein-and-thaddeus-mccotter-anti-semitism-is-surging-in-the-uk-leading-to-a-250-million-government-allocation-for--74704202audioboom-019f5e02-c3f8-72d7-9bd7-6876e595c9a3Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:24:27 +0000John Batchelor Show.Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus McCotter — EEAnti-Semitism is surging in the UK, leading to a £250 million government allocation for protection; Iran continues to act as an "octopus" of instability across the Middle East, and guests argue that dealing...383false81127fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1127-malcolm-hoenlein-and-thaddeus-mccotter-guests-pay-tribute-to-the-late-senator-lindsey-graham-highlighting-his-role-in-the-abra--74704230)]]>audioboom-019f5e00-4f6d-7d75-badc-f5e5ffa1288bTue, 14 Jul 2026 00:21:37 +0000John Batchelor Show.Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus McCotter — Guests pay tribute to the late Senator Lindsey Graham, highlighting his role in the Abraham Accords and US-Israel relations; Israeli elections are set for October 27th, and regional tensions rise as the U.S....)]]>688false81127fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1127-mark-simon-and-gordon-chang-china-released-pastor-ezra-jin-mingri-following-a-request-from-donald-trump-showing-xi-jinping-can--74704003audioboom-019f5dff-3e92-773e-960e-61f6b87c713cTue, 14 Jul 2026 00:20:27 +0000John Batchelor Show.Mark Simon and Gordon Chang — China released Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri following a request from Donald Trump, showing Xi Jinping can make concessions without losing face; however, billionaire publisher Jimmy Lai remains imprisoned for political crimes,...600false81127fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1127-bill-gertz-and-gordon-chang-rose-gottemoeller-suggests-vladimir-putin-nearly-used-tactical-nuclear-weapons-in-2022-to-stop-a-mi--747041671585]]>audioboom-019f5dfe-15c5-7aee-9747-8021a1863700Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:19:15 +0000John Batchelor Show.Bill Gertz and Gordon Chang — Rose Gottemoeller suggests Vladimir Putin nearly used tactical nuclear weapons in 2022 to stop a military rout, allegedly dissuaded by private pressure from the U.S., China, and India; reports indicate China is now...1585]]>582false81127fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1127-samuel-ben-ur-the-board-of-peace-remains-underfunded-with-only-23-million-confirmed-of-the-17-billion-pledged-hamas-rejecte--747042131492]]>audioboom-019f5dfd-1b03-7e1a-bc60-9a7cbcf740b9Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:18:16 +0000John Batchelor Show.Samuel Ben-Ur — The Board of Peace remains underfunded, with only $23 million confirmed of the $17 billion pledged; Hamas rejected an eight-month disarmament plan, its leadership has largely relocated from Qatar to Turkey, and Netanyahu's political...1492]]>319false81127fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1127-samuel-ben-ur-israel-controls-70-of-gaza-creating-a-buffer-zone-while-hamas-remains-on-the-coast-98-of-the-population-resid--7470420814922]]>audioboom-019f5dfa-ae66-7629-b7b6-85d201f8125aTue, 14 Jul 2026 00:15:27 +0000John Batchelor Show.Samuel Ben-Ur — Israel controls 70% of Gaza, creating a buffer zone while Hamas remains on the coast; 98% of the population resides on the Hamas-controlled side, where the group exploits humanitarian aid for revenue, and the Board of Peace proposes a...14922]]>752false81127fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1126-treaming-making-of-the-jbs-featuring-samuel-ben-ur-7-13-26-1900-brussels--74704240audioboom-019f5d7a-e349-75de-bc02-141607ef93eaMon, 13 Jul 2026 21:56:02 +0000John Batchelor Show.STREAMING MAKING OF THE JBS, FEATURING SAMUEL BEN-UR, 7-13-261900 BRUSSELSThe provided text features a broadcast transcript detailing heightened military tensions across the Middle East and Ukraine, specifically focusing on the risk of nuclear...3400false81126fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1125-preview-for-later-today-edmund-fitton-brown-strategic-control-of-the-strait-of-hormuz-edmund-fitton-brown-proposes-making-the--747041821600]]>audioboom-019f5d5c-b396-7206-85be-af549e0ef37fMon, 13 Jul 2026 21:23:03 +0000John Batchelor Show.Preview for Later Today: Edmund Fitton-Brown. Strategic Control of the Strait of Hormuz. Edmund Fitton-Brownproposes making the Strait of Hormuz the centerpiece of U.S. strategy to weaken the Iranian regime. He believes imposing international will...1600]]>127false81125fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1125-preview-for-later-today-janatan-sayeh-internal-unrest-and-protests-in-tehran-janatan-sayeh-details-active-street-protests-in-t--747042211585]]>audioboom-019f5d5b-87e2-7d57-aa45-acde0db0a7b0Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:21:47 +0000John Batchelor Show.Preview for Later Today: Janatan Sayeh. Internal Unrest and Protests in Tehran. Janatan Sayeh details active street protests in Tehran following renewed military tensions between the U.S. and Iran. He explains that even restricted internet access...1585]]>62false81125fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1125-preview-for-later-today-samuel-ben-ur-analyzes-the-precarious-status-of-gaza-noting-that-disarmament-of-hamas-is-the-prerequisi--747042141898]]>audioboom-019f5c31-c29b-7f2e-94b6-b0e31a5c197cMon, 13 Jul 2026 15:56:32 +0000John Batchelor Show.Preview for Later Today: Samuel Ben-Ur analyzes the precarious status of Gaza, noting that disarmament of Hamas is the prerequisite for rebuilding. He highlights that nearly the entire population remains under Hamas control, stalling any peace...1898]]>60false81125fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1125-preview-for-later-today-bill-gertz-evaluates-the-potential-for-vladimir-putin-to-deploy-tactical-nuclear-weapons-he-cites-escal--747042041926]]>audioboom-019f5c30-1ac4-7b1f-91cd-d6e32e86e970Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:54:43 +0000John Batchelor Show.Preview for Later Today: Bill Gertz evaluates the potential for Vladimir Putin to deploy tactical nuclear weapons. He cites escalating Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian infrastructure and the dire military situations that might trigger such a...1926]]>85false81125fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1125-preview-for-later-today-mark-simon-discusses-the-ongoing-imprisonment-of-six-apple-daily-editors-in-hong-kong-he-details-the-ir--74704232audioboom-019f5c2e-6310-7b1f-9e2e-87a81773f0f2Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:52:51 +0000John Batchelor Show.Preview for Later Today: Mark Simon discusses the ongoing imprisonment of six Apple Daily editors in Hong Kong. He details the irregular legal proceedings and the harsh ten-year sentences imposed on those deemed a threat to the state.91false81125fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1125-preview-for-later-today-bob-zimmerman-updates-the-status-of-the-saxavord-spaceport-launch-window-for-the-german-rocket-rfa-one--74704173audioboom-019f5c2d-0ce6-7b58-a5f1-e588828c0087Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:51:23 +0000John Batchelor Show.Preview for Later Today: Bob Zimmerman updates the status of the SaxaVord Spaceport launch window for the German rocket RFA One. Despite the announcement, he questions if the UK's permanent civil service will actually permit this sovereign orbital...60false81125fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1124-from-the-plumage-wars-to-the-climate-crisis-guest-stephen-moss-book-title-ten-birds-that-changed-the-world-the-19th-century--747042431963]]>audioboom-019f594a-7e6e-760c-b672-02326a6eb241Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:24:41 +0000John Batchelor Show.From the Plumage Wars to the Climate Crisis Guest: Stephen Moss Book Title: Ten Birds That Changed the WorldThe 19th-century plumage industry nearly drove the snowy egret to extinction to satisfy the fashion for feathered hats. The murder of warden...1963]]>523false81124fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1124-mao-s-war-on-sparrows-and-australia-s-emu-conflict-guest-stephen-moss-book-title-ten-birds-that-changed-the-world-in-1958-mao--747042171914 EMPEROR PENGUIN]]>audioboom-019f5948-baf4-79e9-bbfe-86b9d5164695Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:22:40 +0000John Batchelor Show.Mao's War on Sparrows and Australia's Emu Conflict Guest: Stephen Moss Book Title: Ten Birds That Changed the World In 1958, Mao Zedong ordered the eradication of the tree sparrow as part of his "Four Pests" campaign, believing it would save grain....1914 EMPEROR PENGUIN]]>654false81124fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1124-guano-and-the-double-edged-sword-of-industrial-farming-guest-stephen-moss-book-title-ten-birds-that-changed-the-world-the-story--747042381658 HUNTING PARTRIDGES]]>audioboom-019f5944-c64e-75fb-9376-bbfce015c860Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:18:27 +0000John Batchelor Show.Guano and the Double-Edged Sword of Industrial Farming Guest: Stephen Moss Book Title: Ten Birds That Changed the World The story of the cormorant centers on guano, a nitrogen-rich fertilizer that once made businessmen like William Gibbs the richest...1658 HUNTING PARTRIDGES]]>525false81124fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1124-the-raven-mythological-scavengers-and-their-modern-return-guest-stephen-moss-book-title-ten-birds-that-changed-the-world-raven--747042071905 PUPLE FINCH]]>audioboom-019f5941-d04d-7fb9-aaf1-23256c8cd86dMon, 13 Jul 2026 02:15:04 +0000John Batchelor Show.The Raven: Mythological Scavengers and Their Modern Return Guest: Stephen Moss Book Title: Ten Birds That Changed the World Ravens, described as "crows on steroids," carry a heavy weight of mythology as independent and highly intelligent scavengers....1905 PUPLE FINCH]]>546false81124fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1124-the-dodo-from-evolutionary-isolation-to-the-icon-of-extinction-guest-stephen-moss-book-title-ten-birds-that-changed-the-world--747042351869 WOOD PIGEON]]>audioboom-019f593e-7102-74c8-b241-3a5fa379d035Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:11:31 +0000John Batchelor Show.The Dodo: From Evolutionary Isolation to the Icon of Extinction Guest: Stephen Moss Book Title: Ten Birds That Changed the World The dodo serves as the primary icon of extinction, a concept that was incomprehensible to the 17th-century religious mind....1869 WOOD PIGEON]]>514false81124fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1124-deconstructing-the-myths-of-darwin-and-bird-evolution-guest-stephen-moss-book-title-ten-birds-that-changed-the-world-moss-clari--747042031859 WILD TURKEY]]>audioboom-019f593b-fcc2-7fe9-9043-7b7846152d15Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:08:51 +0000John Batchelor Show.Deconstructing the Myths of Darwin and Bird Evolution Guest: Stephen Moss Book Title: Ten Birds That Changed the World Moss clarifies the common misconception that Charles Darwin immediately recognized the significance of the Galapagos finches. In...1859 WILD TURKEY]]>663false81124fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1124-pigeons-the-heroic-communicators-of-modern-warfare-guest-stephen-moss-book-title-ten-birds-that-changed-the-world-the-humble-p--747042331849 RAVEN]]>audioboom-019f593a-713a-7fb2-8261-179d5f5924eeMon, 13 Jul 2026 02:07:09 +0000John Batchelor Show.Pigeons: The Heroic Communicators of Modern Warfare Guest: Stephen Moss Book Title: Ten Birds That Changed the World The humble pigeon is celebrated for its extraordinary homing skills, which Moss describes as making it the "ultimate mailman." While...1849 RAVEN]]>390false81124fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1124-the-legends-of-the-wild-turkey-and-the-imperial-eagle-guest-stephen-moss-book-title-ten-birds-that-changed-the-world-stephen-mo--747053071838 CORMORANTS]]>audioboom-019f5939-0bbf-7514-a7c6-1b1f3c14da6fMon, 13 Jul 2026 02:05:38 +0000John Batchelor Show.The Legends of the Wild Turkey and the Imperial Eagle Guest: Stephen Moss Book Title: Ten Birds That Changed the World Stephen Moss discusses the wild turkey, a bird rediscovered by Europeans in the Americas that was vital to the survival of the...1838 CORMORANTS]]>678false81124fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1123-headline-sustainable-futures-and-the-weight-of-modern-consumption-guest-professor-peter-frankopan-book-title-the-earth-transfo--747052401900 BURKE IDAHO, HECLAS MIN]]>audioboom-019f5928-279c-79e0-92f9-aae8515fd15cMon, 13 Jul 2026 01:47:11 +0000John Batchelor Show.Headline: Sustainable Futures and the Weight of Modern Consumption Guest: Professor Peter Frankopan Book Title: The Earth Transformed: An Untold History In the final segment, Frankopan highlights the staggering ecological footprint of modern life,...1900 BURKE IDAHO, HECLAS MIN]]>281false81123fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1123-headline-the-age-of-turbulence-and-the-race-against-nature-guest-professor-peter-frankopan-book-title-the-earth-transformed-a--747052071900 IDAHO]]>audioboom-019f5925-b95e-7e4c-9cb2-7c2bef8071f7Mon, 13 Jul 2026 01:44:18 +0000John Batchelor Show.Headline: The Age of Turbulence and the Race Against Nature Guest: Professor Peter Frankopan Book Title: The Earth Transformed: An Untold History From 1870 to 1920, the race for monetized resources like rubber and nitrates led to massive ecosystem...1900 IDAHO]]>901false81123fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1123-headline-the-great-divergence-and-geopolitical-climate-shocks-guest-professor-peter-frankopan-book-title-the-earth-transformed--747051851900 JULIAETTA IDAHO]]>audioboom-019f5924-1d50-73fb-9bb4-cac19467bb4aMon, 13 Jul 2026 01:42:46 +0000John Batchelor Show.Headline: The Great Divergence and Geopolitical Climate Shocks Guest: Professor Peter Frankopan Book Title:The Earth Transformed: An Untold History The "Great Divergence" explains why Europe accelerated in science and technology over Asia despite the...1900 JULIAETTA IDAHO]]>461false81123fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1123-headline-mosquito-empires-and-the-ecology-of-the-slave-trade-guest-professor-peter-frankopan-book-title-the-earth-transformed--74705197LITTLE JOE RIVER, IDAHO]]>audioboom-019f5921-76cb-7427-9a1f-c1834a245e90Mon, 13 Jul 2026 01:39:41 +0000John Batchelor Show.Headline: Mosquito Empires and the Ecology of the Slave Trade Guest: Professor Peter Frankopan Book Title:The Earth Transformed: An Untold History Frankopan discusses the "mosquito empires" of the 17th and 18th centuries, where malaria and yellow...LITTLE JOE RIVER, IDAHO]]>611false81123fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1123-headline-the-medieval-warm-period-and-the-rise-of-parallel-empires-guest-professor-peter-frankopan-book-title-the-earth-transf--747052311930S. FSA.  DUST BOWL]]>audioboom-019f591f-e5ff-7b93-86ca-4b4f40fa442aMon, 13 Jul 2026 01:38:10 +0000John Batchelor Show.Headline: The Medieval Warm Period and the Rise of Parallel Empires Guest: Professor Peter Frankopan Book Title: The Earth Transformed: An Untold History The Medieval Warm Period (950–1250 AD) was marked by low volcanism and climatic stability,...1930S. FSA.  DUST BOWL]]>441false81123fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1123-headline-roman-stability-the-horse-and-the-fragility-of-empires-guest-professor-peter-frankopan-book-title-the-earth-transfo--747051411930 CALDWELL IDAHO DUSTBOWL]]>audioboom-019f591c-57c6-77ca-adc0-aa578bbf21bcMon, 13 Jul 2026 01:34:07 +0000John Batchelor Show.Headline: Roman Stability, the Horse, and the Fragility of Empires Guest: Professor Peter Frankopan Book Title:The Earth Transformed: An Untold History During the Roman Warm Period, Rome benefited from nearly 300 years of environmental stability,...1930 CALDWELL IDAHO DUSTBOWL]]>741false81123fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1123-headline-ancient-globalization-and-volcanic-disruptions-guest-professor-peter-frankopan-book-title-the-earth-transformed-an-u--747052521956 IDAHO]]>audioboom-019f5919-1791-7e9a-bba8-02e361e34f3bMon, 13 Jul 2026 01:30:44 +0000John Batchelor Show.Headline: Ancient Globalization and Volcanic Disruptions Guest: Professor Peter Frankopan Book Title: The Earth Transformed: An Untold History Frankopan explores the concept of ancient globalization, defining it through the long-range exchange of...1956 IDAHO]]>386false81123fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1123-headline-the-holocene-transition-and-the-dawn-of-human-adaptation-guest-professor-peter-frankopan-book-title-the-earth-transfo--747052651910 IDAHO]]>audioboom-019f5917-8a2c-7b8a-ad18-a833eb76099eMon, 13 Jul 2026 01:28:50 +0000John Batchelor Show.Headline: The Holocene Transition and the Dawn of Human Adaptation Guest: Professor Peter Frankopan Book Title: The Earth Transformed: An Untold History John Batchelor introduces Professor Peter Frankopan to discuss how mankind responds to nature and...1910 IDAHO]]>686false81123fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1122-4-rituals-of-the-arena-chubby-gladiators-elephant-empathy-and-the-roman-mythic-past-guests-in-londinium-92-ad-gaius-and-ge--747051961897 ]]>audioboom-019f590b-69f9-72b3-9cc4-a414d3c9b128Mon, 13 Jul 2026 01:15:47 +0000John Batchelor Show.(4) Rituals of the Arena: Chubby Gladiators, Elephant Empathy, and the Roman Mythic Past Guests in Londinium, 92 AD: Gaius and Germanicus. This discussion strips away the Hollywood image of gladiators, focusing on their specialized diets and the...1897 ]]>572false81122fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1122-3-the-phony-war-and-strategic-reserves-regulatory-displacement-the-iran-us-phony-war-and-the-doctrine-of-unconditional-sur--747052081945 BBERLIN]]>audioboom-019f5908-4dc3-79a2-9a75-acfe745eca5fMon, 13 Jul 2026 01:12:23 +0000John Batchelor Show.(3) The Phony War and Strategic Reserves: Regulatory Displacement, the Iran-US "Phony War," and the Doctrine of Unconditional Surrender Guests in Londinium, 92 AD: Gaius and Germanicus. Broadcasting a "bootleg edition" from a parking lot after being...1945 BBERLIN]]>783false81122fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1122-2-the-nuclear-taboo-and-russian-forbearance-secret-nuclear-history-the-cuban-missile-crisis-comparison-and-the-dangers-of-es--747052551957 COLD WAR]]>audioboom-019f5906-f27e-7c71-808b-f8d3df9a0526Mon, 13 Jul 2026 01:10:54 +0000John Batchelor Show.(2) The Nuclear Taboo and Russian Forbearance: Secret Nuclear History, the Cuban Missile Crisis Comparison, and the Dangers of Escalation Guests in Londinium, 92 AD: Gaius and Germanicus. In a "parking lot" broadcast, the hosts explore the fragility...1957 COLD WAR]]>1050false81122fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1122-1-regulatory-certitude-in-londinium-the-power-of-the-building-inspector-and-beachfront-evictions-guests-in-londinium-92-ad-g--74705279londinium 1682 ad]]>audioboom-019f5903-fd97-79b9-9c40-fc7471965a5aMon, 13 Jul 2026 01:07:41 +0000John Batchelor Show.(1) Regulatory Certitude in Londinium: The Power of the Building Inspector and Beachfront Evictions Guests in Londinium, 92 AD: Gaius and Germanicus. The show is temporarily halted due to occupancy issues at the wine bar. Gaius admits to a "completely...londinium 1682 ad]]>262false81122fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1121-jeremy-zakis-describes-being-five-minutes-late-for-breakfast-leading-his-dog-dallas-and-local-magpies-to-protest-through-a-gla--74705224audioboom-019f546e-e745-7051-8a07-3bc94847c41aSun, 12 Jul 2026 03:46:21 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jeremy Zakis describes being five minutes late for breakfast, leading his dog, Dallas, and local magpies to protest through a glass door. The animals vigilantly monitored the food preparation to ensure they were fed ham and cheese. Both Dallas and the...248false81121fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1121-jeremy-zakis-warns-of-a-97-probability-of-a-super-el-nino-predicting-record-breaking-heat-and-dangerous-winds-for-australia-th--7470525819522]]>audioboom-019f546a-553e-7ac2-bfca-4dafe311a792Sun, 12 Jul 2026 03:41:22 +0000John Batchelor Show.Jeremy Zakis warns of a 97% probability of a Super El Niño, predicting record-breaking heat and dangerous winds for Australia. This forecast necessitates early bushfire preparations, such as controlled burn-offs of undergrowth. The global impact...19522]]>598false81121fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1121-a-highly-venomous-eastern-brown-snake-was-found-seeking-warmth-under-a-plastic-wheelie-bin-at-a-canberra-school-a-snake-catcher--74705177audioboom-019f5467-d31e-710e-a82d-5fef0ad00ee2Sun, 12 Jul 2026 03:38:37 +0000John Batchelor Show.A highly venomous eastern brown snake was found seeking warmth under a plastic wheelie bin at a Canberra school. A snake catcher safely removed the reptile, employing calm showmanship to prevent audience panic. The snake was relocated ten kilometers...517false81121fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1121-the-english-cricket-team-has-implemented-strict-midnight-curfews-and-alcohol-restrictions-following-behavioral-issues-and-perform--747052141928]]>audioboom-019f5463-9c57-7945-a75f-c6841a956257Sun, 12 Jul 2026 03:34:01 +0000John Batchelor Show.The English cricket team has implemented strict midnight curfews and alcohol restrictions following behavioral issues and performance declines. Jeremy notes that these drinking problems appear unique to the English side. Furthermore, Ben Stokes is in...1928]]>462false81121fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1120-legacies-of-the-1920s-hoover-and-roosevelt-guest-david-pietrusza-the-final-segment-contrasts-the-presidencies-of-herbert-hoo--747052951920]]>audioboom-019f542a-505d-7bb3-97e7-8bb3ac38f04bSun, 12 Jul 2026 02:31:20 +0000John Batchelor Show.Legacies of the 1920s: Hoover and Roosevelt Guest: David Pietrusza The final segment contrasts the presidencies of Herbert Hoover and FDR, the last of the six presidents from the 1920 cycle. Hoover, despite rising from "great poverty" to become a...1920]]>521false81120fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1120-a-landslide-victory-and-the-birth-of-a-new-era-guest-david-pietrusza-warren-g-harding-secured-one-of-the-most-lopsided-victorie--747052611920]]>audioboom-019f5427-febb-7a12-b675-58c4721fd324Sun, 12 Jul 2026 02:28:39 +0000John Batchelor Show.A Landslide Victory and the Birth of a New Era Guest: David Pietrusza Warren G. Harding secured one of the most lopsided victories in history, winning 60% of the popular vote and 404 electoral votes. His victory was fueled by modern advertising...1920]]>661false81120fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1120-campaigning-on-the-front-porch-and-the-league-of-nations-guest-david-pietrusza-the-1920-campaign-highlighted-a-stark-contrast-in--74705215audioboom-019f5426-127c-7f29-9dd5-eb24b3936125Sun, 12 Jul 2026 02:26:48 +0000John Batchelor Show.  Campaigning on the Front Porch and the League of Nations Guest: David Pietrusza The 1920 campaign highlighted a stark contrast in styles: Harding's "front porch" campaign versus the active touring of Cox and FDR. Despite his reputation for...311false81120fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1120-the-1920-democratic-convention-and-the-ohio-connection-guest-david-pietrusza-meeting-in-san-francisco-the-democrats-faced-a-gru--747052891920]]>audioboom-019f5423-64a6-7918-8d2b-4fb8b750acb6Sun, 12 Jul 2026 02:23:46 +0000John Batchelor Show.The 1920 Democratic Convention and the Ohio Connection Guest: David Pietrusza Meeting in San Francisco, the Democrats faced a grueling nomination process dictated by the "two-thirds rule," which required 44 ballots to select James M. Cox. The...1920]]>761false81120fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1120-the-1920-republican-convention-in-chicago-guest-david-pietrusza-the-republican-convention-in-chicago-was-a-sweltering-circus-w--747052481919]]>audioboom-019f5421-bfa3-7e9c-a0d1-6334ed2819afSun, 12 Jul 2026 02:22:04 +0000John Batchelor Show.The 1920 Republican Convention in Chicago Guest: David Pietrusza The Republican Convention in Chicago was a sweltering "circus" where Warren G. Harding started with very low odds compared to favorites like Leonard Wood and Hiram Johnson. Harding...1919]]>331false81120fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1120-the-contenders-fdr-coolidge-and-herbert-hoover-guest-david-pietrusza-this-segment-introduces-the-rising-stars-of-the-1920s-f--747052931919]]>audioboom-019f541f-6fae-740c-a245-ff90b99fdc6aSun, 12 Jul 2026 02:19:24 +0000John Batchelor Show.The Contenders: FDR, Coolidge, and Herbert Hoover Guest: David Pietrusza This segment introduces the rising stars of the 1920s: Franklin D. Roosevelt, Calvin Coolidge, and Herbert Hoover. At age 38, FDR was an ambitious Assistant Secretary of the Navy...1919]]>851false81120fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1120-the-rise-of-the-available-man-warren-g-harding-guest-david-pietrusza-with-roosevelt-dead-and-wilson-incapacitated-the-repub--747052091920]]>audioboom-019f541d-e7c8-7abf-ad3f-7e58dee1d9b2Sun, 12 Jul 2026 02:17:53 +0000John Batchelor Show.The Rise of the "Available Man": Warren G. Harding Guest: David Pietrusza With Roosevelt dead and Wilsonincapacitated, the Republican Party sought a candidate who could unify their ranks during what was perceived as "their year." Warren G. Harding...1920]]>421false81120fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1120-the-tragedy-of-woodrow-wilson-and-the-league-of-nations-guest-david-pietrusza-the-1920-election-cycle-begins-with-a-physical-and--747053001920]]>audioboom-019f541a-9b97-7260-bca5-f1b740ff9234Sun, 12 Jul 2026 02:14:17 +0000John Batchelor Show.The Tragedy of Woodrow Wilson and the League of Nations Guest: David Pietrusza The 1920 election cycle begins with a physical and political crisis as President Woodrow Wilson suffers a massive, debilitating stroke in October 1919. This event leaves...1920]]>651false81120fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1119-the-1936-landslide-and-political-realignment-guest-david-pietrusza-book-title-roosevelt-sweeps-nation-fdr-s-1936-landsli--747052221936]]>audioboom-019f5402-05d3-7ea4-9ed8-446cdde77c4dSun, 12 Jul 2026 01:47:26 +0000John Batchelor Show.The 1936 Landslide and Political Realignment Guest: David Pietrusza Book Title: Roosevelt Sweeps Nation: FDR's 1936 Landslide and the Triumph of the Liberal Ideal Election night 1936 at Hyde Park began with nervous anticipation, as many — including...1936]]>296false81119fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1119-eleanor-roosevelt-and-the-campaign-climax-guest-david-pietrusza-book-title-roosevelt-sweeps-nation-fdr-s-1936-landslide-and-th--74705296audioboom-019f5400-3685-7d4b-9416-d70ea84c316cSun, 12 Jul 2026 01:45:21 +0000John Batchelor Show.Eleanor Roosevelt and the Campaign Climax Guest: David Pietrusza Book Title: Roosevelt Sweeps Nation: FDR's 1936 Landslide and the Triumph of the Liberal Ideal The 1936 campaign saw the emergence of Eleanor Roosevelt as a political star. While...946false81119fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1119-the-selection-of-alf-landon-and-the-republican-field-guest-david-pietrusza-book-title-roosevelt-sweeps-nation-fdr-s-1936-lands--74705269audioboom-019f53fe-1691-76b0-8d89-5ddc9b957f64Sun, 12 Jul 2026 01:43:05 +0000John Batchelor Show.The Selection of Alf Landon and the Republican Field Guest: David Pietrusza Book Title: Roosevelt Sweeps Nation: FDR's 1936 Landslide and the Triumph of the Liberal Ideal The Republican Party in 1936 struggled to find a viable candidate to face...561false81119fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1119-william-randolph-hearst-and-the-soak-the-rich-tensions-guest-david-pietrusza-book-title-roosevelt-sweeps-nation-fdr-s-1936-l--74705346audioboom-019f53fb-f9b3-75c3-b865-b044942c7b5aSun, 12 Jul 2026 01:40:47 +0000John Batchelor Show.William Randolph Hearst and the "Soak the Rich" Tensions Guest: David Pietrusza Book Title: Roosevelt Sweeps Nation: FDR's 1936 Landslide and the Triumph of the Liberal Ideal One of the most formidable figures Roosevelt had to manage was media tycoon...571false81119fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1119-splinter-parties-and-the-global-shadow-guest-david-pietrusza-book-title-roosevelt-sweeps-nation-fdr-s-1936-landslide-and-the-t--74705217audioboom-019f53fa-8a76-74c1-9e7f-b8d9ade76273Sun, 12 Jul 2026 01:39:15 +0000John Batchelor Show.Splinter Parties and the Global Shadow Guest: David Pietrusza Book Title: Roosevelt Sweeps Nation: FDR's 1936 Landslide and the Triumph of the Liberal Ideal Beyond populist insurgents, Roosevelt had to contend with the Socialistand Communist parties,...412false81119fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1119-the-townsend-plan-and-the-radio-priest-guest-david-pietrusza-book-title-roosevelt-sweeps-nation-fdr-s-1936-landslide-and-the-t--74705302audioboom-019f53f9-2d1e-7cdb-89cd-96d532a43cdeSun, 12 Jul 2026 01:37:39 +0000John Batchelor Show.The Townsend Plan and the Radio Priest Guest: David Pietrusza Book Title: Roosevelt Sweeps Nation: FDR's 1936 Landslide and the Triumph of the Liberal Ideal Two unconventional figures heavily influenced Roosevelt's 1936 strategy: Dr. Francis Townsend...822false81119fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1119-populist-threats-and-the-share-our-wealth-movement-guest-david-pietrusza-book-title-roosevelt-sweeps-nation-fdr-s-1936-lands--74705246audioboom-019f53f7-bed4-7881-8f0b-4f6fa2fb85d2Sun, 12 Jul 2026 01:36:12 +0000John Batchelor Show.Populist Threats and the "Share Our Wealth" Movement Guest: David Pietrusza Book Title: Roosevelt Sweeps Nation: FDR's 1936 Landslide and the Triumph of the Liberal Ideal As Roosevelt prepared for the 1936 election, he faced significant pressure from...452false81119fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1119-the-passing-of-louis-howe-and-the-challenge-of-the-right-guest-david-pietrusza-book-title-roosevelt-sweeps-nation-fdr-s-1936-l--74705199audioboom-019f53f6-967b-76b2-9d9c-3aea447c6a3aSun, 12 Jul 2026 01:34:56 +0000John Batchelor Show.The Passing of Louis Howe and the Challenge of the Right Guest: David Pietrusza Book Title: Roosevelt Sweeps Nation: FDR's 1936 Landslide and the Triumph of the Liberal Ideal In April 1936, the Roosevelt administration faced the looming loss of Louis...672false81119fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1118-truman-s-rally-and-the-brave-dissent-of-margaret-chase-smith-guest-nick-bunker-in-may-1950-a-politically-wounded-harry-truman--747052871952 STORK CLUB]]>audioboom-019f53b8-15b3-7868-b96d-339b820400d1Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:26:30 +0000John Batchelor Show.Truman's Rally and the Brave Dissent of Margaret Chase Smith GUEST: Nick Bunker In May 1950, a politically wounded Harry Truman embarked on a western tour to rebuild momentum and refocus the nation on his "Fair Deal." Despite a high-profile Chicago...1952 STORK CLUB]]>465false81118fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1118-nsc-68-the-blueprint-for-cold-war-rearmament-guest-nick-bunker-following-the-1949-soviet-atomic-test-paul-nitze-and-dean-aches--74705204audioboom-019f53b5-e1ff-7a81-9844-eb39c7861d96Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:24:16 +0000John Batchelor Show.NSC-68: The Blueprint for Cold War Rearmament GUEST: Nick Bunker Following the 1949 Soviet atomic test, Paul Nitze and Dean Acheson drafted NSC-68, a top-secret strategic document that defined the Cold War struggle. The document portrayed the Soviet...712false81118fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1118-stalin-s-strategic-shift-and-the-path-to-the-korean-war-guest-nick-bunker-throughout-1949-stalin-was-skeptical-of-kim-il-sung-s--74705319audioboom-019f53b3-af24-72f5-94fd-0eea80212bcbSun, 12 Jul 2026 00:21:40 +0000John Batchelor Show.Stalin's Strategic Shift and the Path to the Korean War GUEST: Nick Bunker Throughout 1949, Stalin was skeptical of Kim Il-sung's plan to invade South Korea, doubting North Korea's capability and the strategic rationale. However, in January 1950,...460false81118fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1118-the-hiss-perjury-conviction-and-the-ignition-of-the-mccarthy-era-guest-nick-bunker-on-january-25-1950-the-conviction-of-alger--74705282audioboom-019f53b2-3c69-7f2a-bba9-cb38a36e5e3bSun, 12 Jul 2026 00:20:04 +0000John Batchelor Show.The Hiss Perjury Conviction and the Ignition of the McCarthy Era GUEST: Nick Bunker On January 25, 1950, the conviction of Alger Hiss for perjury electrified American politics, seemingly validating Republican claims that Washington was "full of...598false81118fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1118-the-domestic-crisis-coal-strikes-and-the-1950-winter-of-discontent-guest-nick-bunker-despite-the-escalating-cold-war-harry-tru--74705359audioboom-019f53b0-a138-7821-8fa0-6fbf70610c63Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:18:31 +0000John Batchelor Show.The Domestic Crisis: Coal Strikes and the 1950 Winter of Discontent GUEST: Nick Bunker Despite the escalating Cold War, Harry Truman viewed the winter 1950 coal strike as his "greatest test." Coal was essential for heating homes and running trains,...332false81118fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1118-republican-opposition-the-intellectual-force-of-robert-taft-and-the-rise-of-mccarthy-guest-nick-bunker-senator-robert-taft-kno--74705329audioboom-019f53ae-a96a-70d2-9f59-315c09bd2001Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:16:23 +0000John Batchelor Show.Republican Opposition: The Intellectual Force of Robert Taft and the Rise of McCarthy GUEST: Nick BunkerSenator Robert Taft, known as "Mr. Conservative," was a dominant intellectual force in the Republican Party, preparing for a potential 1952...844false81118fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1118-the-moscow-summit-stalin-and-mao-s-suspicious-alliance-guest-nick-bunker-in-late-1949-mao-zedong-traveled-to-moscow-seeking-jo--74705305audioboom-019f53ac-ee00-7856-ab1e-3177261bf499Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:14:29 +0000John Batchelor Show.The Moscow Summit: Stalin and Mao's Suspicious Alliance GUEST: Nick Bunker In late 1949, Mao Zedongtraveled to Moscow seeking Joseph Stalin's sponsorship for the nascent People's Republic of China. Mao required financial aid, an air force, and...360false81118fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1118-truman-s-post-election-struggles-and-the-rise-of-dean-acheson-guest-nick-bunker-by-labor-day-1949-president-harry-truman-s-opti--74705233audioboom-019f53ab-3c4e-7c0a-b307-37cfc53e0ee2Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:12:38 +0000John Batchelor Show.Truman's Post-Election Struggles and the Rise of Dean Acheson GUEST: Nick Bunker By Labor Day 1949, President Harry Truman's optimistic mood following his 1948 victory had soured as he was "overtaken by events." A post-election recession created a $5...703false81118fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1117-schedule-jbs-7-10-2026-1926-louisiana--74705235audioboom-019f4edc-bb03-7ba2-8d43-2d37d93213e8Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:48:35 +0000John Batchelor Show.Headline: Pacific Watch: High Swells and Beach Controversies in San Diego Guest: Jeff Bliss Jeff Bliss reports from Sail Bay, San Diego, discussing the arrival of massive 30-foot El Niño swells. The conversation covers local beach controversies...231false81117fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1117-making-of-the-john-batchelor-featuring-jeff-bliss-michael-vlahos-7-10-26--74705291audioboom-019f4edb-61f8-7708-a983-385097221854Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:47:07 +0000John Batchelor Show.MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR, FEATURING JEFF BLISS, MICHAEL VLAHOS, 7-10-261890 LOUISIANAThe provided transcript features a wide-ranging conversation between host John Batchelor and Jeff Bliss regarding current events in California and Las Vegas. The...3695false81117fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1116-headline-seti-vs-uaps-distinguishing-science-from-folklore-guest-michael-garrett-garrett-clarifies-that-seti-focuses-on-as--747051941957 DESERT INN LAS VEGAS]]>audioboom-019f4ec4-0523-7b02-84be-95de0f1e68fcSat, 11 Jul 2026 01:21:36 +0000John Batchelor Show.Headline: SETI vs. UAPs: Distinguishing Science from Folklore Guest: Michael Garrett Garrett clarifies that SETIfocuses on astronomy, not atmospheric phenomena like UFOs or UAPs. While supportive of UAP research to understand drones or rockets, he...1957 DESERT INN LAS VEGAS]]>262false81116fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1116-headline-seti-protocols-and-the-scientific-search-for-extraterrestrial-life-guest-michael-garrett-michael-garrett-introduces-up--747052371951 ATOMIC ATMOSPHERE TEST]]>audioboom-019f4ec1-36d7-70ce-8b6f-a6fffadc12f0Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:18:21 +0000John Batchelor Show.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...1951 ATOMIC ATMOSPHERE TEST]]>920false81116fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1116-headline-latin-america-s-shift-toward-democratic-capitalism-guest-conrad-black-conrad-black-observes-a-tidal-wave-of-reform-a--74705206UNION PACIFIC LAS VEGAS]]>audioboom-019f4ebe-adf0-76b4-8158-11fe77f039d2Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:15:42 +0000John Batchelor Show.Headline: Latin America's Shift Toward Democratic Capitalism Guest: Conrad Black Conrad Black observes a "tidal wave" of reform across South America as nations reject left-wing "gangster" governments in favor of market economies. He highlights the...UNION PACIFIC LAS VEGAS]]>539false81116fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1116-headline-the-secretive-construction-of-iran-s-pickaxe-mountain-guest-andrea-stricker-andrea-stricker-warns-of-a-deeply-buried-n--747052901905 CLARK COUNTY]]>audioboom-019f4ebc-3fbe-7e54-a435-32febdff2bc8Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:12:57 +0000John Batchelor Show.Headline: The Secretive Construction of Iran's Pickaxe Mountain Guest: Andrea Stricker Andrea Stricker warns of a deeply buried nuclear site at Pickaxe Mountain, which may house advanced centrifuges. The facility is located two-thirds of a mile...1905 CLARK COUNTY]]>532false81116fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1116-headline-ai-productivity-vs-headcount-in-the-small-business-sector-guest-gene-marks-marks-argues-that-ai-is-not-replacing-work--74705326audioboom-019f4eb7-44dc-7308-8d1e-f95a0a655c00Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:07:41 +0000John Batchelor Show.Headline: AI Productivity vs. Headcount in the Small Business Sector Guest: Gene Marks Marks argues that AI is not replacing workers but rather increasing productivity for existing staff. He highlights innovative applications like the "AI Shop...445false81116fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1116-headline-main-street-resilience-small-business-success-in-2026-guest-gene-marks-gene-marks-reports-that-american-small-busines--74705161LA]]>audioboom-019f4eb6-1135-7f90-9f27-6ea240ce15d7Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:06:15 +0000John Batchelor Show.Headline: Main Street Resilience: Small Business Success in 2026 Guest: Gene Marks Gene Marks reports that American small businesses are thriving, with strong consumer spending and rising revenues. He notes that wages are outpacing inflation,...LA]]>736false81116fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1116-headline-nuclear-safety-and-the-fog-of-war-in-iran-guest-henry-sokolski-sokolski-examines-reports-of-strikes-near-iran-s-busheh--74705165LA]]>audioboom-019f4eb4-58cb-7911-bfb5-bb91f3eb6756Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:04:29 +0000John Batchelor Show.Headline: Nuclear Safety and the Fog of War in Iran Guest: Henry Sokolski Sokolski examines reports of strikes near Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant, noting that targeting reactors is legal if they serve military purposes. He expresses concern over...LA]]>468false81116fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1116-headline-the-new-space-race-chinese-advances-and-orbital-threats-guest-henry-sokolski-henry-sokolski-discusses-china-s-long-ma--747052381900 LA]]>audioboom-019f4eb1-1322-7c6f-809c-d891390a4fe9Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:00:49 +0000John Batchelor Show.Headline: The New Space Race: Chinese Advances and Orbital Threats Guest: Henry Sokolski Henry Sokolskidiscusses China's Long March 10B booster, which successfully demonstrated first-stage recovery. He warns about potential nuclear mines in orbit and...1900 LA]]>603false81116fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1116-headline-the-value-of-deterrence-in-a-proliferating-world-guest-peter-huessy-huessy-argues-that-the-u-s-nuclear-umbrella-remai--74705273audioboom-019f4eaf-b1e8-7a4a-b6c7-225eb961926aSat, 11 Jul 2026 00:59:24 +0000John Batchelor Show.Headline: The Value of Deterrence in a Proliferating World Guest: Peter Huessy Huessy argues that the U.S. nuclear umbrella remains vital for protecting allies like South Korea from North Korean aggression. He asserts that nuclear weapons are...327false81116fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1116-headline-strategic-stability-and-the-erosion-of-the-nuclear-taboo-guest-peter-huessy-peter-huessy-explores-the-weakening-nuclea--747052741903]]>audioboom-019f4eae-bf66-73c5-b673-7756304c8b89Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:58:17 +0000John Batchelor Show.Headline: Strategic Stability and the Erosion of the Nuclear Taboo Guest: Peter Huessy Peter Huessy explores the weakening nuclear taboo, noting Putin's near-use of tactical nukes in Ukraine. He contrasts this with historic deterrence during the Cuban...1903]]>854false81116fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1116-headline-italian-summer-over-tourism-extreme-heat-and-the-charm-of-bassano-del-grappa-guest-lorenzo-fiori-lorenzo-fiori-desc--74705299audioboom-019f4eaa-fa4d-7e95-a18a-156615142366Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:54:10 +0000John Batchelor Show.Headline: Italian Summer: Over-Tourism, Extreme Heat, and the Charm of Bassano del Grappa Guest: Lorenzo Fiori Lorenzo Fiori describes record-breaking heat and humidity in Italy, suggesting tourists visit Bassano del Grappato avoid crowds. He...534false81116fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1116-headline-lancaster-county-s-economy-weather-disruptions-and-inflationary-pressures-guest-jim-mctague-jim-mctague-reports-on-vi--747053751900 LA]]>audioboom-019f4ea9-ce21-7b7b-9c44-d415c0792372Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:52:52 +0000John Batchelor Show.Headline: Lancaster County's Economy: Weather Disruptions and Inflationary Pressures Guest: Jim McTagueJim McTague reports on violent thunderstorms in Lancaster County that caused widespread blackouts. Despite the weather, the economy remains...1900 LA]]>537false81116fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1116-headline-presidential-immunity-and-the-legal-challenges-facing-donald-trump-guest-richard-epstein-epstein-discusses-the-supreme--747052181903]]>audioboom-019f4ea8-8e4b-7996-8b25-c7474bb810f1Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:51:32 +0000John Batchelor Show.Headline: Presidential Immunity and the Legal Challenges Facing Donald Trump Guest: Richard Epstein Epsteindiscusses the Supreme Court's 2024 immunity ruling, distinguishing between official and unofficial acts. He critiques President Trump's private...1903]]>691false81116fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1115-headline-the-myth-of-birthright-citizenship-and-the-14th-amendment-guest-richard-epstein-professor-richard-epstein-analyzes-bir--74705320audioboom-019f4ea6-0812-74f2-b44e-9fffec1cccbeSat, 11 Jul 2026 00:48:51 +0000John Batchelor Show.Headline: The Myth of Birthright Citizenship and the 14th Amendment Guest: Richard Epstein Professor Richard Epstein analyzes birthright citizenship, arguing the 14th Amendment's original intent excluded foreigners. He critiques the concept of...490false81115fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1115-headline-las-vegas-sports-expansion-and-the-secret-menu-at-in-n-out-guest-jeff-bliss-bliss-discusses-the-potential-for-an-nba--74705229audioboom-019f4ea4-df47-7ec5-9917-12b90811c395Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:47:35 +0000John Batchelor Show.Headline: Las Vegas Sports Expansion and the "Secret Menu" at In-N-Out Guest: Jeff Bliss Bliss discusses the potential for an NBA team in Las Vegas, possibly named the "Las Vegas Jacks." He also highlights the famous In-N-Out "secret menu," explaining...244false81115fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1115-headline-pacific-watch-high-swells-and-beach-controversies-in-san-diego-guest-jeff-bliss-jeff-bliss-reports-from-sail-bay-san--747053761900  LA]]>audioboom-019f4ea4-3886-76c7-865e-cf44d0230be8Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:46:46 +0000John Batchelor Show.Headline: Pacific Watch: High Swells and Beach Controversies in San Diego Guest: Jeff Bliss Jeff Bliss reports from Sail Bay, San Diego, discussing the arrival of massive 30-foot El Niño swells. The conversation covers local beach controversies...1900  LA]]>827false81115fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1114-preview-for-later-today-conrad-black-discusses-the-political-shift-in-latin-america-where-populist-left-wing-regimes-are-being--74705338audioboom-019f4e3f-357a-76d1-bf53-970f68381116Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:56:32 +0000John Batchelor Show.Preview for Later Today: Conrad Black discusses the political shift in Latin America, where populist, left-wing regimes are being replaced by democratic, market-oriented governments focused on economic growth and performance rather than traditional...148false81114fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1114-preview-for-later-today-lorenzo-fior-recommends-an-italian-meal-near-the-dolomites-focusing-on-ciabatta-bread-paired-with-vario--747052711540 MILAN]]>audioboom-019f4e3e-2b5d-73cc-8b7e-812dc44591adFri, 10 Jul 2026 22:55:24 +0000John Batchelor Show.Preview for Later Today: Lorenzo Fior recommends an Italian meal near the Dolomites, focusing on ciabatta bread paired with various sauces and white wines. He suggests concluding the dining experience with the traditional combination of chocolate and...1540 MILAN]]>143false81114fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1114-preview-for-later-today-gene-marks-reports-on-the-healthy-state-of-american-small-businesses-citing-data-from-quickbooks-and-cl--74705325audioboom-019f4e3c-158b-7f75-8299-f4c0f12c6c83Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:53:08 +0000John Batchelor Show.Preview for Later Today: Gene Marks reports on the healthy state of American small businesses, citing data from QuickBooks and Clover showing increased revenues and job growth. He notes that positive economic news often struggles for media attention.101false81114fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1114-preview-for-later-today-jim-mctague-observes-fluctuating-gasoline-prices-in-lancaster-county-noting-that-costs-are-creeping-upw--74705345audioboom-019f4e3b-3113-76ef-969a-9d75da99373dFri, 10 Jul 2026 22:52:09 +0000John Batchelor Show.Preview for Later Today: Jim McTague observes fluctuating gasoline prices in Lancaster County, noting that costs are creeping upward daily due to Middle Eastern violence, impacting even the typically cheapest outlets like Costco and BJ'swarehouse stores.67false81114fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1114-preview-for-later-today-henry-sokolski-analyzes-the-international-rules-regarding-strikes-on-nuclear-power-plants-he-explains-t--747052981783 COMET]]>audioboom-019f4e3a-2467-7f4a-a0c8-448b6e521558Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:51:00 +0000John Batchelor Show.Preview for Later Today: Henry Sokolski analyzes the international rules regarding strikes on nuclear power plants. He explains that under certain conditions, targeting facilities like Iran's Bushehr is legally permissible if they support specific...1783 COMET]]>157false81114fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1114-preview-for-later-today-peter-huessy-examines-nuclear-deterrence-through-the-lens-of-the-cuban-missile-crisis-and-modern-challen--74705257audioboom-019f4e37-7c6c-7bb4-9fa7-e5814680b182Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:48:06 +0000John Batchelor Show.Preview for Later Today: Peter Huessy examines nuclear deterrence through the lens of the Cuban Missile Crisis and modern challenges. He highlights the necessity of providing adversaries alternatives to Armageddon and the critical role of US nuclear...122false81114fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1113-schedule-for-the-jbs-7-9-2026brazil-1930-brazil-argentina-world-cup--747052441930  BRAZIL ARGENTINA WORLD CUP.Anatol Lieven discusses the impact of the Ukraine war on Russian consumers and potential peace terms. He suggests Russia might settle if it abandons Donbass demands, provided the West bars Ukrainian NATOmembership. Currently, the Russian military is advancing slowly while enduring huge casualties and economic suffering. (1)
ZAnatol Lieven explores a potential peace compromise and the risks of escalation. He notes that while Ukraine can make Russia suffer via drone strikes on energy infrastructure, aerial bombardment alone will not force a surrender. A single miscalculation could lead to a direct clash between Russia and NATO. (2)

1. Mary Anastasia O'Grady reports on the earthquake tragedy in Venezuela and the incompetence of the Rodriguezregime. She details how officials like Diosdado Cabello hinder rescue efforts to hide illicit activities. Meanwhile, the opposition leader María Corina Machado is being blocked from returning to the country. (3)
2. Mariam Wahba reports on the brutal persecution of Christians under the Chinese Communist Party's"sinicization" policy. This effort involves rewriting the Bible and mandating state-sanctioned clergy to ensure religion serves the state. Despite this, the underground church continues to grow, posing a challenge to CCPauthority. (4)
3. Josh Dean introduces Kelly Johnson, the brilliant engineer behind the P-38 fighter. Born to hardworking Swedishparents, Johnson overcame poverty to become a legend in aviation. His industrious nature and early mastery of aeronautics led him to Lockheed, where he would transform the industry during WWII. (5)
4. Josh Dean describes the early days of the Lockheed Corporation and the birth of Skunk Works. After saving the company by fixing the Electra, Kelly Johnson promised a jet fighter in just six months. Operating out of a circus tent, his team produced the P-80 in 143 days. (6)
5. Josh Dean explains the Skunk Works method through the development of the F-104 Starfighter. Johnsondemanded total control and minimal oversight from the Air Force, focusing on speed and climb. His test pilots, including Tony LeVier, formed an intimate, trusted team that operated like "cowboys". (7)
6. Josh Dean details the CIA-led U-2 program, designed for high-altitude reconnaissance over the Soviet Union. To achieve 70,000 feet, Johnson created a lightweight glider-like plane. This required the invention of specialized pressure suits for pilots, providing nearly 75% of intelligence gathered during the Cold War. (8)
7. Josh Dean explores the Area 51 mysteries and the Gary Powers incident. Many UFO sightings were actually spy planes like the U-2, tested in secret. Despite the shootdown of Powers in 1960, Johnson had already begun developing the Mach 3.2 Blackbird to maintain an intelligence advantage. (9)
8. Josh Dean recounts Kelly Johnson's creation of the world's first drone for reconnaissance and his failed pitch for an A-12 bomber. He clashed with Defense Secretary Robert McNamara, who ordered the destruction of A-12tools. The segment also highlights Johnson's personal life on his California ranch. (10)
9. Josh Dean highlights Kelly Johnson's struggle with anxiety and health, alongside the emergence of stealth technology. Under his successor Ben Rich, Skunk Works developed the F-117 Nighthawk. Utilizing facets to scatter radar, this "hopeless diamond" proved that an invisible plane was mathematically possible. (11)
10. Josh Dean summarizes Kelly Johnson's 14 rules, emphasizing simplicity and speed. These principles required small teams and minimal paperwork to innovate effectively. Before passing away in 1990, Johnson witnessed a final emotional flyover of his iconic Blackbird, marking the end of a legendary aviation era. (12)
11. Thomas Savage warns that the US national debt is reaching dangerous levels relative to GDP. He explains that rising interest costs are now exceeding national defense spending, which threatens to stifle the productive economy and lead to a decreased standard of living for the average American taxpayer. (13)
12. Thomas Savage argues for stringent budget reforms and spending cuts to address the fiscal crisis. He notes that while many elected officials recognize the problem, the priority of political reelection prevents them from making unpopular decisions, leaving the country in a cycle of unsustainable federal spending. (14)
13. Cliff May explores the historical link between socialism and Islamism, tracing partnerships from early Bolsheviksto the Iranian Revolution. These alliances often end in violence and purges of leftists, as seen when Ayatollah Khomeini executed communist leaders. He warns that these ideologies generally favor oppressive one-party states. (15)
14. Veronique de Rugy uses a 700-year-old Siena fresco to discuss the virtues of good governance. The artwork illustrates that a flourishing society requires the rule of law and justice. She cautions that modern industrial policies and government cronyism represent the same arbitrary governance the fresco warns against. (16)

Note: the source had mid-sentence phrases bolded; I've stripped those and kept bolding to proper nouns per house style. Also corrected Tony LeVier (capital V).]]>audioboom-019f49c1-7ca5-7a35-bca0-4afcaf21f3efFri, 10 Jul 2026 02:00:44 +0000John Batchelor Show.SCHEDULE FOR THE JBS, 7-9-2026. 1930  BRAZIL ARGENTINA WORLD CUP.Anatol Lieven discusses the impact of the Ukraine war on Russian consumers and potential peace terms. He suggests Russia might settle if it abandons Donbass demands, provided the West...1930  BRAZIL ARGENTINA WORLD CUP.Anatol Lieven discusses the impact of the Ukraine war on Russian consumers and potential peace terms. He suggests Russia might settle if it abandons Donbass demands, provided the West bars Ukrainian NATOmembership. Currently, the Russian military is advancing slowly while enduring huge casualties and economic suffering. (1)
ZAnatol Lieven explores a potential peace compromise and the risks of escalation. He notes that while Ukraine can make Russia suffer via drone strikes on energy infrastructure, aerial bombardment alone will not force a surrender. A single miscalculation could lead to a direct clash between Russia and NATO. (2)

1. Mary Anastasia O'Grady reports on the earthquake tragedy in Venezuela and the incompetence of the Rodriguezregime. She details how officials like Diosdado Cabello hinder rescue efforts to hide illicit activities. Meanwhile, the opposition leader María Corina Machado is being blocked from returning to the country. (3)
2. Mariam Wahba reports on the brutal persecution of Christians under the Chinese Communist Party's"sinicization" policy. This effort involves rewriting the Bible and mandating state-sanctioned clergy to ensure religion serves the state. Despite this, the underground church continues to grow, posing a challenge to CCPauthority. (4)
3. Josh Dean introduces Kelly Johnson, the brilliant engineer behind the P-38 fighter. Born to hardworking Swedishparents, Johnson overcame poverty to become a legend in aviation. His industrious nature and early mastery of aeronautics led him to Lockheed, where he would transform the industry during WWII. (5)
4. Josh Dean describes the early days of the Lockheed Corporation and the birth of Skunk Works. After saving the company by fixing the Electra, Kelly Johnson promised a jet fighter in just six months. Operating out of a circus tent, his team produced the P-80 in 143 days. (6)
5. Josh Dean explains the Skunk Works method through the development of the F-104 Starfighter. Johnsondemanded total control and minimal oversight from the Air Force, focusing on speed and climb. His test pilots, including Tony LeVier, formed an intimate, trusted team that operated like "cowboys". (7)
6. Josh Dean details the CIA-led U-2 program, designed for high-altitude reconnaissance over the Soviet Union. To achieve 70,000 feet, Johnson created a lightweight glider-like plane. This required the invention of specialized pressure suits for pilots, providing nearly 75% of intelligence gathered during the Cold War. (8)
7. Josh Dean explores the Area 51 mysteries and the Gary Powers incident. Many UFO sightings were actually spy planes like the U-2, tested in secret. Despite the shootdown of Powers in 1960, Johnson had already begun developing the Mach 3.2 Blackbird to maintain an intelligence advantage. (9)
8. Josh Dean recounts Kelly Johnson's creation of the world's first drone for reconnaissance and his failed pitch for an A-12 bomber. He clashed with Defense Secretary Robert McNamara, who ordered the destruction of A-12tools. The segment also highlights Johnson's personal life on his California ranch. (10)
9. Josh Dean highlights Kelly Johnson's struggle with anxiety and health, alongside the emergence of stealth technology. Under his successor Ben Rich, Skunk Works developed the F-117 Nighthawk. Utilizing facets to scatter radar, this "hopeless diamond" proved that an invisible plane was mathematically possible. (11)
10. Josh Dean summarizes Kelly Johnson's 14 rules, emphasizing simplicity and speed. These principles required small teams and minimal paperwork to innovate effectively. Before passing away in 1990, Johnson witnessed a final emotional flyover of his iconic Blackbird, marking the end of a legendary aviation era. (12)
11. Thomas Savage warns that the US national debt is reaching dangerous levels relative to GDP. He explains that rising...]]>313false81113fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1112-veronique-de-rugy-uses-a-700-year-old-siena-fresco-to-discuss-the-virtues-of-good-governance-the-artwork-illustrates-that-a-f--74705260
12. Veronique de Rugy uses a 700-year-old Siena fresco to discuss the virtues of good governance. The artwork illustrates that a flourishing society requires the rule of law and justice. She cautions that modern industrial policies and government cronyism represent the same arbitrary governance the fresco warns against. (16)

TUSCANY POSTCARD]]>audioboom-019f49b9-dca8-7f14-a537-053bac1e6becFri, 10 Jul 2026 01:52:16 +0000John Batchelor Show. - Veronique de Rugy uses a 700-year-old Siena fresco to discuss the virtues of good governance. The artwork illustrates that a flourishing society requires the rule of law and justice. She cautions that modern industrial policies and government...

Veronique de Rugy uses a 700-year-old Siena fresco to discuss the virtues of good governance. The artwork illustrates that a flourishing society requires the rule of law and justice. She cautions that modern industrial policies and government cronyism represent the same arbitrary governance the fresco warns against. (16)

TUSCANY POSTCARD]]>527false81112fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1112-cliff-may-explores-the-historical-link-between-socialism-and-islamism-tracing-partnerships-from-early-bolsheviks-to-the-iranian--747053111972 IRAN]]>audioboom-019f49b6-feb7-7ba1-b4ca-ebdecce75160Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:49:12 +0000John Batchelor Show.Cliff May explores the historical link between socialism and Islamism, tracing partnerships from early Bolsheviks to the Iranian Revolution. These alliances often end in violence and purges of leftists, as seen when Ayatollah Khomeiniexecuted...1972 IRAN]]>654false81112fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1112-thomas-savidge-argues-for-stringent-budget-reforms-and-spending-cuts-to-address-the-fiscal-crisis-he-notes-that-while-many-elect--747053221929]]>audioboom-019f49b4-f66d-76f6-82d6-e91841c323adFri, 10 Jul 2026 01:47:00 +0000John Batchelor Show.Thomas Savidge argues for stringent budget reforms and spending cuts to address the fiscal crisis. He notes that while many elected officials recognize the problem, the priority of political reelection prevents them from making unpopular decisions,...1929]]>353false81112fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1112-thomas-savidge-warns-that-the-us-national-debt-is-reaching-dangerous-levels-relative-to-gdp-he-explains-that-rising-interest-cos--747052451865 ]]>audioboom-019f49b2-c615-7ffb-812b-03f3e5877789Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:44:32 +0000John Batchelor Show.Thomas Savidge warns that the US national debt is reaching dangerous levels relative to GDP. He explains that rising interest costs are now exceeding national defense spending, which threatens to stifle the productive economy and lead to a decreased...1865 ]]>718false81112fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1112-josh-dean-summarizes-kelly-johnson-s-14-rules-emphasizing-simplicity-and-speed-these-principles-required-small-teams-and-minima--747051871962]]>audioboom-019f49ae-e55a-72aa-a121-b9e2fd434457Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:40:26 +0000John Batchelor Show.Josh Dean summarizes Kelly Johnson's 14 rules, emphasizing simplicity and speed. These principles required small teams and minimal paperwork to innovate effectively. Before passing away in 1990, Johnson witnessed a final emotional flyover of his...1962]]>493false81112fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1112-josh-dean-highlights-kelly-johnson-s-struggle-with-anxiety-and-health-alongside-the-emergence-of-stealth-technology-under-his-s--74705344audioboom-019f49ac-f150-7251-aa97-eb0aa6312871Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:38:18 +0000John Batchelor Show.Josh Dean highlights Kelly Johnson's struggle with anxiety and health, alongside the emergence of stealth technology. Under his successor Ben Rich, Skunk Works developed the F-117 Nighthawk. Utilizing facets to scatter radar, this "hopeless diamond"...688false81112fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1112-josh-dean-recounts-kelly-johnson-s-creation-of-the-world-s-first-drone-for-reconnaissance-and-his-failed-pitch-for-an-a-12-bomber--747053571962 CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS]]>audioboom-019f49ab-480f-7d33-a715-8b0ee3a2b786Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:36:29 +0000John Batchelor Show.Josh Dean recounts Kelly Johnson's creation of the world's first drone for reconnaissance and his failed pitch for an A-12 bomber. He clashed with Defense Secretary Robert McNamara, who ordered the destruction of A-12 tools. The segment also...1962 CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS]]>459false81112fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1112-josh-dean-explores-the-area-51-mysteries-and-the-gary-powers-incident-many-ufo-sightings-were-actually-spy-planes-like-the-u-2--747053781962 CUBA]]>audioboom-019f49a8-df54-7018-b1b2-8673ce072a85Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:33:51 +0000John Batchelor Show.Josh Dean explores the Area 51 mysteries and the Gary Powers incident. Many UFO sightings were actually spy planes like the U-2, tested in secret. Despite the shootdown of Powers in 1960, Johnson had already begun developing the Mach 3.2 Blackbird to...1962 CUBA]]>612false81112fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1112-josh-dean-details-the-cia-led-u-2-program-designed-for-high-altitude-reconnaissance-over-the-soviet-union-to-achieve-70-000-fee--747053281951]]>audioboom-019f49a6-af44-7327-9f26-8f0926fdc1deFri, 10 Jul 2026 01:31:28 +0000John Batchelor Show.Josh Dean details the CIA-led U-2 program, designed for high-altitude reconnaissance over the Soviet Union. To achieve 70,000 feet, Johnson created a lightweight glider-like plane. This required the invention of specialized pressure suits for pilots,...1951]]>588false81112fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1112-josh-dean-explains-the-skunk-works-method-through-the-development-of-the-f-104-starfighter-johnson-demanded-total-control-and-mi--747052751951]]>audioboom-019f49a4-da26-7409-8785-b6ee97ccaf59Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:29:23 +0000John Batchelor Show.Josh Dean explains the Skunk Works method through the development of the F-104 Starfighter. Johnson demanded total control and minimal oversight from the Air Force, focusing on speed and climb. His test pilots, including Tony LeVier, formed an...1951]]>593false81112fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1112-josh-dean-describes-the-early-days-of-the-lockheed-corporation-and-the-birth-of-skunk-works-after-saving-the-company-by-fixing-t--747053231951]]>audioboom-019f49a3-1bba-7631-b5da-0be61543bd40Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:27:33 +0000John Batchelor Show.Josh Dean describes the early days of the Lockheed Corporation and the birth of Skunk Works. After saving the company by fixing the Electra, Kelly Johnson promised a jet fighter in just six months. Operating out of a circus tent, his team produced the...1951]]>441false81112fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1112-josh-dean-introduces-kelly-johnson-the-brilliant-engineer-behind-the-p-38-fighter-born-to-hardworking-swedish-parents-johnson--74705356audioboom-019f49a1-6461-7b89-ba8b-c18a5f2f65e2Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:25:33 +0000John Batchelor Show.Josh Dean introduces Kelly Johnson, the brilliant engineer behind the P-38 fighter. Born to hardworking Swedishparents, Johnson overcame poverty to become a legend in aviation. His industrious nature and early mastery of aeronautics led him to...630false81112fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1112-mariam-wahba-reports-on-the-brutal-persecution-of-christians-under-the-chinese-communist-party-s-sinicization-policy-this-effo--747052701905 SHANGHAI]]>audioboom-019f499f-37af-76bb-8d30-9e426b30e9deFri, 10 Jul 2026 01:23:14 +0000John Batchelor Show.Mariam Wahba reports on the brutal persecution of Christians under the Chinese Communist Party's "sinicization" policy. This effort involves rewriting the Bible and mandating state-sanctioned clergy to ensure religion serves the state. Despite this,...1905 SHANGHAI]]>527false81112fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1112-mary-anastasia-o-grady-reports-on-the-earthquake-tragedy-in-venezuela-and-the-incompetence-of-the-rodriguez-regime-she-details-h--747054261948]]>audioboom-019f499d-8706-7e1d-b333-39a4d7251888Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:21:23 +0000John Batchelor Show.Mary Anastasia O'Grady reports on the earthquake tragedy in Venezuela and the incompetence of the Rodriguezregime. She details how officials like Diosdado Cabello hinder rescue efforts to hide illicit activities. Meanwhile, the opposition leader María...1948]]>655false81112fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1112-anatol-lieven-explores-a-potential-peace-compromise-and-the-risks-of-escalation-he-notes-that-while-ukraine-can-make-russia-suff--747053551956]]>audioboom-019f499b-6c93-73a7-8dd6-a768fb953614Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:19:10 +0000John Batchelor Show.Anatol Lieven explores a potential peace compromise and the risks of escalation. He notes that while Ukraine can make Russia suffer via drone strikes on energy infrastructure, aerial bombardment alone will not force a surrender. A single...1956]]>328false81112fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1112-anatol-lieven-discusses-the-impact-of-the-ukraine-war-on-russian-consumers-and-potential-peace-terms-he-suggests-russia-might-se--747052841899 CUBA]]>audioboom-019f499a-0788-78e0-9abf-b70e41a155a7Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:17:33 +0000John Batchelor Show.Anatol Lieven discusses the impact of the Ukraine war on Russian consumers and potential peace terms. He suggests Russia might settle if it abandons Donbass demands, provided the West bars Ukrainian NATO membership. Currently, the Russian military is...1899 CUBA]]>741false81112fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-preview-for-later-today-josh-dean-discusses-the-lockheed-skunk-works-and-the-u-2-spy-plane-s-history-he-details-the-soviet-union-s-fru--747053641920]]>audioboom-019f490c-3563-7c3e-9ebd-0381dae057edThu, 09 Jul 2026 22:42:44 +0000John Batchelor Show.Preview for Later Today: Josh Dean discusses the Lockheed Skunk Works and the U-2 spy plane's history. He details the Soviet Union's frustration as their radar detected the high-altitude aircraft, yet their defenses were unable to intercept it. (1) 19201920]]>141false8fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1111-preview-for-later-today-veronique-de-rugy-reflects-on-a-siena-fresco-contrasting-good-and-bad-government-she-explores-how-arbit--747052501660 MILAN]]>audioboom-019f4907-417c-7c41-a993-547f211b8e57Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:37:19 +0000John Batchelor Show.Preview for Later Today: Veronique de Rugy reflects on a Siena fresco contrasting good and bad government. She explores how arbitrary justice leads to societal decay and family destruction, noting that contemporary governance often struggles with...1660 MILAN]]>131false81111fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1111-preview-for-later-today-anatol-lieven-examines-the-russia-ukraine-conflict-and-nato-s-cautious-escalation-he-discusses-the-supp--747053581892 WEST SIBERIAN RAILWAY]]>audioboom-019f4905-8816-7081-90d0-343286cbaf4dThu, 09 Jul 2026 22:35:26 +0000John Batchelor Show.Preview for Later Today: Anatol Lieven examines the Russia-Ukraine conflict and NATO's cautious escalation. He discusses the supply of Patriot missiles and the risks of direct military clashes, noting that both sides face internal pressure to achieve...1892 WEST SIBERIAN RAILWAY]]>119false81111fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1111-preview-for-later-today-cliff-may-discusses-the-uncomfortable-historical-alliance-between-socialism-and-islamism-he-argues-that--747053681909 CAIRO]]>audioboom-019f4900-7f20-7fa9-b8f5-f6e8b47859c1Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:29:56 +0000John Batchelor Show.Preview for Later Today: Cliff May discusses the uncomfortable historical alliance between socialism and Islamism. He argues that modern supporters often rely on simple "oppressed versus oppressor" narratives rather than deep ideological understanding...1909 CAIRO]]>165false81111fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1111-preview-for-later-today-mary-anastasia-o-grady-criticizes-the-u-s-state-department-s-strategy-in-venezuela-she-argues-that-rel--7470527811948]]>audioboom-019f48fd-1671-7201-98f8-a69821a828d1Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:26:13 +0000John Batchelor Show.Preview for Later Today: Mary Anastasia O'Grady criticizes the U.S. State Department's strategy in Venezuela. She argues that relying on the corrupt Maduro regime for stability after natural disasters is a "bad bet" that hinders a democratic...11948]]>152false81111fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1111-preview-for-later-today-mariam-wahba-discusses-the-increasing-persecution-of-christians-in-china-under-the-ccp-she-recommends-t--747052721903]]>audioboom-019f48fa-5487-7816-bf3f-d8bbb079065aThu, 09 Jul 2026 22:23:11 +0000John Batchelor Show.Preview for Later Today: Mariam Wahba discusses the increasing persecution of Christians in China under the CCP. She recommends that the U.S. State Department redesignate China as a country of particular concern and sanction entities overseeing...1903]]>79false81111fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1110-schedule-the-john-batchelor-show-7-8-2026--74705360

Chaos in the Strait of Hormuz and Global Alignments. Gordon Chang and Kamran Bokhari. The Strait of Hormuz memorandum of understanding has collapsed, leading the U.S. to end the ceasefire with Iran. Iran is attempting to divide international allies by courting India and Pakistan. Pakistan balances a mediating role against domestic economic instability, while India shifts toward a burden-sharing role in the Indo-Pacific. (1)

Chinese Missile Provocations and the Undersea Power Struggle. Gordon Chang and Rebecca Grant. Chinalaunched a long-range missile over sovereign territories toward Fiji, an aggressive move coinciding with major NATO and RIMPAC events. The test signals China's intent to expand its nuclear triad despite its currently "noisy" submarine technology. The U.S. maintains its undersea dominance through advanced programs like the Columbia-class boomer and unmanned Orca systems. (2)

Religious Persecution and the Rise of Underground Christianity in China. Gordon Chang and Piero Tozzi. Pastor Ezra Jin's release highlights the CCP's continued persecution of underground churches that refuse to answer to the state. Despite intense Sinicization and arrests of figures like Jimmy Lai, Christianity is flourishing in China as a witness for human dignity. Totalitarian control efforts have created an enemy in an underground congregation potentially numbering over 100 million. (3)

PLA Purges and Xi Jinping's Power Consolidation. Gordon Chang and Piero Tozzi. Xi Jinping's provocative missile launches are linked to internal instability and purges within the Central Military Commission. By creating international tension, Xi forces competing party factions to rally behind his leadership. While he controls the propaganda and state security apparatus, his control over the People's Liberation Army remains incomplete. (4)

Venezuela's Humanitarian Crisis and US Diplomatic Pragmatism. Evan Ellis. Twin earthquakes in Venezuelahave left thousands dead and missing, with the Maduro regime's response marked by corruption and inefficiency. The U.S. continues to work with regime "thugs" for stability and oil access while preventing the democratically elected leader, María Corina Machado, from returning to aid her country. (5)

Electoral Shifts Toward U.S. Cooperation in Peru and Colombia. Evan Ellis. Keiko Fujimori in Peru and Abelardo de la Espriella in Colombia have secured victories, pledging to join U.S.-led regional security coalitions. Both leaders inherit nations plagued by record-high coca production and expanded criminal groups. Their success is viewed as critical for regional stability and counter-cartel efforts in the Americas. (6)

Bolivia's Instability and US-Mexico Trade Leverage. Evan Ellis. Bolivia remains on "borrowed time" as Evo Morales leads blockades from his coca-growing stronghold. Simultaneously, the U.S. uses the USMCA's renewal uncertainty as leverage to ensure Mexico's cooperation on migration and drugs. This strategy risks long-term investment but forces immediate strategic compliance from the Mexican administration. (7)

Cuba's Grid Collapse and Caribbean Regional Integration. Evan Ellis. Cuba's recurring blackouts highlight a crumbling infrastructure and the failure of economic reforms to appease U.S. sanctions. While the U.S. applies individual sanctions on leaders, CARICOM is expanding its regional influence, recently bringing Martinique in as an associate member to bolster Caribbean governance and maritime security. (8)

Russia's Energy Chokepoint and the Shifting Global Oil Map. Michael Bernstam. Ukrainian drone strikes on major Russian refineries have triggered a severe fuel crisis, forcing export bans on diesel and gasoline. Meanwhile, Gulf states are building massive pipelines to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. These developments are neutralizing Iran's "golden weapon" and shifting global oil transit maps away from traditional naval chokepoints. (9)

The Strategic Impact of the Drone War on Russia. Michael Bernstam. Ukrainian drones have achieved what sanctions could not, choking Russia's fuel supply and forcing it to sell oil at massive discounts to China and India. This new form of decentralized drone warfare has made fuel supplies the primary vulnerability of the Russianeconomy. Modern nations, including Taiwan, are now observing these lessons in resource warfare. (10)

The Capitalism Model and Monetization of the Space Sector. Bob Zimmerman. Wall Street has embraced commercial space, with private companies like Catalyst performing satellite servicing missions once reserved for government agencies. The U.S. Space Force now buys rapid-launch capabilities from the private sector for orbital reconnaissance. India is also transitioning its space program toward this capitalist model to increase efficiency. (11)

Asteroid Probes and Scientific Cosmological Anomalies. Bob Zimmerman. Missions are targeting asteroids like the potentially dangerous Apophis, with a fleet of probes planning a 2029 flyby. Meanwhile, the Euclid telescope has detected ancient quasars that challenge Big Bang timelines. Additional anomalies in Galaxy Centaurus A and unpredictable sunspot activity suggest current cosmological models remain incomplete. (12)

European Heat Waves and Shifting Commodity Markets. Simon Constable. Extreme heat is becoming the norm in Europe, driving demand for air conditioning and pressuring electrical infrastructure. Commodity prices show mixed signals; oil and gas have risen due to Middle East tensions, while industrial metals like copper decline. In Britain, Andy Burnham is positioned as a likely future prime leader. (13)

The Invisible Power of Global Data Centers. Simon Constable. Data centers represent the digital future, with Virginia housing the world's highest concentration for the federal government. Despite accounting for over 4% of U.S. electricity usage, a quiz reveals that a quarter of Americans know nothing about these facilities. The U.K.holds the second-highest number of data centers globally. (14)

The Sino-American Lunar Race for Permanent Presence. Rick Fisher and Doug Messier. China aims for a permanent lunar presence at the South Pole to potentially deny access to other powers. NASA is countering with a civilian coalition of private partners like SpaceX to develop sustainable infrastructure for future Mars missions. China's architecture mimics Soviet systems, while NASA's Starship requires complex orbital refueling to reach the moon. (15)

Risk Aversion and Logistical Timelines for Moon Landings. Rick Fisher and Doug Messier. The Chinesespace program is highly risk-averse to protect the Communist Party's legitimacy. While NASA is "game on," it faces challenges with the Starship lander, which reportedly requires at least 15 refueling launches per mission. China hopes for a manned landing by 2030, while NASA's 2028 timeline remains subject to potential delays. (16)

]]>audioboom-019f44a3-034d-739a-8f8c-7024e045f2c7Thu, 09 Jul 2026 02:09:21 +0000John Batchelor Show.SCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-8-20261966 SWEDEN - Chaos in the Strait of Hormuz and Global Alignments. Gordon Chang and Kamran Bokhari. The Strait of Hormuz memorandum of understanding has collapsed, leading the U.S. to end the ceasefire with...

Chaos in the Strait of Hormuz and Global Alignments. Gordon Chang and Kamran Bokhari. The Strait of Hormuz memorandum of understanding has collapsed, leading the U.S. to end the ceasefire with Iran. Iran is attempting to divide international allies by courting India and Pakistan. Pakistan balances a mediating role against domestic economic instability, while India shifts toward a burden-sharing role in the Indo-Pacific. (1)

Chinese Missile Provocations and the Undersea Power Struggle. Gordon Chang and Rebecca Grant. Chinalaunched a long-range missile over sovereign territories toward Fiji, an aggressive move coinciding with major NATO and RIMPAC events. The test signals China's intent to expand its nuclear triad despite its currently "noisy" submarine technology. The U.S. maintains its undersea dominance through advanced programs like the Columbia-class boomer and unmanned Orca systems. (2)

Religious Persecution and the Rise of Underground Christianity in China. Gordon Chang and Piero Tozzi. Pastor Ezra Jin's release highlights the CCP's continued persecution of underground churches that refuse to answer to the state. Despite intense Sinicization and arrests of figures like Jimmy Lai, Christianity is flourishing in China as a witness for human dignity. Totalitarian control efforts have created an enemy in an underground congregation potentially numbering over 100 million. (3)

PLA Purges and Xi Jinping's Power Consolidation. Gordon Chang and Piero Tozzi. Xi Jinping's provocative missile launches are linked to internal instability and purges within the Central Military Commission. By creating international tension, Xi forces competing party factions to rally behind his leadership. While he controls the propaganda and state security apparatus, his control over the People's Liberation Army remains incomplete. (4)

Venezuela's Humanitarian Crisis and US Diplomatic Pragmatism. Evan Ellis. Twin earthquakes in Venezuelahave left thousands dead and missing, with the Maduro regime's response marked by corruption and inefficiency. The U.S. continues to work with regime "thugs" for stability and oil access while preventing the democratically elected leader, María Corina Machado, from returning to aid her country. (5)

Electoral Shifts Toward U.S. Cooperation in Peru and Colombia. Evan Ellis. Keiko Fujimori in Peru and Abelardo de la Espriella in Colombia have secured victories, pledging to join U.S.-led regional security coalitions. Both leaders inherit nations plagued by record-high coca production and expanded criminal groups. Their success is viewed as critical for regional stability and counter-cartel efforts in the Americas. (6)

Bolivia's Instability and US-Mexico Trade Leverage. Evan Ellis. Bolivia remains on "borrowed time" as Evo Morales leads blockades from his coca-growing stronghold. Simultaneously, the U.S. uses the USMCA's renewal uncertainty as leverage to ensure Mexico's cooperation on migration and drugs. This strategy risks long-term investment but forces immediate strategic compliance from the Mexican administration. (7)

Cuba's Grid Collapse and Caribbean Regional Integration. Evan Ellis. Cuba's recurring blackouts highlight a crumbling infrastructure and the failure of economic reforms to appease U.S. sanctions. While the U.S. applies individual sanctions on leaders, CARICOM is expanding its regional influence, recently bringing Martinique in as an associate member to bolster Caribbean governance and maritime security. (8)

Russia's Energy Chokepoint and the Shifting Global Oil Map. Michael Bernstam. Ukrainian drone strikes on major Russian refineries have triggered a severe fuel crisis, forcing export bans on diesel and gasoline. Meanwhile, Gulf states are building massive pipelines to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. These developments are neutralizing Iran's "golden weapon" and shifting global oil...]]>528false81110fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1109-risk-aversion-and-logistical-timelines-for-moon-landings-rick-fisher-and-doug-messier-the-chinesespace-program-is-highly-risk-a--74705366  ]]>audioboom-019f4485-5317-7928-b734-e64423f14671Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:36:55 +0000John Batchelor Show.Risk Aversion and Logistical Timelines for Moon Landings. Rick Fisher and Doug Messier. The Chinesespace program is highly risk-averse to protect the Communist Party's legitimacy. While NASA is "game on," it faces challenges with the Starship lander,...  ]]>419false81109fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1109-the-sino-american-lunar-race-for-permanent-presence-rick-fisher-and-doug-messier-china-aims-for-a-permanent-lunar-presence-at-t--74705171audioboom-019f4484-2c10-76e0-80ec-c4da90b6c18fThu, 09 Jul 2026 01:35:35 +0000John Batchelor Show.The Sino-American Lunar Race for Permanent Presence. Rick Fisher and Doug Messier. China aims for a permanent lunar presence at the South Pole to potentially deny access to other powers. NASA is countering with a civilian coalition of private partners...762false81109fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1109-the-invisible-power-of-global-data-centers-simon-constable-data-centers-represent-the-digital-future-with-virginia-housing-the--74705205audioboom-019f4482-b58b-7228-8ff7-be0d5d55c45dThu, 09 Jul 2026 01:34:04 +0000John Batchelor Show.The Invisible Power of Global Data Centers. Simon Constable. Data centers represent the digital future, with Virginiahousing the world's highest concentration for the federal government. Despite accounting for over 4% of U.S. electricity usage, a quiz...291false81109fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1109-european-heat-waves-and-shifting-commodity-markets-simon-constable-extreme-heat-is-becoming-the-norm-in-europe-driving-demand--74705354audioboom-019f4481-e9cf-721c-97cb-a39ea661beadThu, 09 Jul 2026 01:33:06 +0000John Batchelor Show.European Heat Waves and Shifting Commodity Markets. Simon Constable. Extreme heat is becoming the norm in Europe, driving demand for air conditioning and pressuring electrical infrastructure. Commodity prices show mixed signals; oil and gas have risen...780false81109fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1109-asteroid-probes-and-scientific-cosmological-anomalies-bob-zimmerman-missions-are-targeting-asteroids-like-the-potentially-dange--74705367audioboom-019f4480-99ff-7608-bc90-7aa46b30b643Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:31:46 +0000John Batchelor Show.Asteroid Probes and Scientific Cosmological Anomalies. Bob Zimmerman. Missions are targeting asteroids like the potentially dangerous Apophis, with a fleet of probes planning a 2029 flyby. Meanwhile, the Euclid telescope has detected ancient quasars...384false81109fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1109-the-capitalism-model-and-monetization-of-the-space-sector-bob-zimmerman-wall-street-has-embraced-commercial-space-with-private--74705372audioboom-019f447f-67e1-73c3-81e1-551335bd58d0Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:30:27 +0000John Batchelor Show.The Capitalism Model and Monetization of the Space Sector. Bob Zimmerman. Wall Street has embraced commercial space, with private companies like Catalyst performing satellite servicing missions once reserved for government agencies. The U.S. Space...797false81109fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1108-the-strategic-impact-of-the-drone-war-on-russia-michael-bernstam-ukrainian-drones-have-achieved-what-sanctions-could-not-choki--74705420audioboom-019f4460-2465-73cf-b916-7d2f7a5393baThu, 09 Jul 2026 00:56:19 +0000John Batchelor Show.The Strategic Impact of the Drone War on Russia. Michael Bernstam. Ukrainian drones have achieved what sanctions could not, choking Russia's fuel supply and forcing it to sell oil at massive discounts to China and India. This new form of decentralized...391false81108fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1108-russia-s-energy-chokepoint-and-the-shifting-global-oil-map-michael-bernstam-ukrainian-drone-strikes-on-major-russian-refineries--74705318audioboom-019f445f-da68-7182-ba9b-781dfcceaf0eThu, 09 Jul 2026 00:55:54 +0000John Batchelor Show.Russia's Energy Chokepoint and the Shifting Global Oil Map. Michael Bernstam. Ukrainian drone strikes on major Russian refineries have triggered a severe fuel crisis, forcing export bans on diesel and gasoline. Meanwhile, Gulf states are building...680false81108fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1108-cuba-s-grid-collapse-and-caribbean-regional-integration-evan-ellis-cuba-s-recurring-blackouts-highlight-a-crumbling-infrastruct--74705301audioboom-019f445f-3e6e-7497-9163-951b6aa53fedThu, 09 Jul 2026 00:55:20 +0000John Batchelor Show.Cuba's Grid Collapse and Caribbean Regional Integration. Evan Ellis. Cuba's recurring blackouts highlight a crumbling infrastructure and the failure of economic reforms to appease U.S. sanctions. While the U.S. applies individual sanctions on leaders,...448false81108fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1108-bolivia-s-instability-and-us-mexico-trade-leverage-evan-ellis-bolivia-remains-on-borrowed-time-as-evo-morales-leads-blockades--74705433audioboom-019f445e-ad10-7437-9e7c-65dd97c7e881Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:54:43 +0000John Batchelor Show.Bolivia's Instability and US-Mexico Trade Leverage. Evan Ellis. Bolivia remains on "borrowed time" as Evo Moralesleads blockades from his coca-growing stronghold. Simultaneously, the U.S. uses the USMCA's renewal uncertainty as leverage to ensure...733false81108fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1108-bolivia-s-instability-and-us-mexico-trade-leverage-evan-ellis-bolivia-remains-on-borrowed-time-as-evo-morales-leads-blockades--74705316audioboom-019f445e-8bf9-7fab-8066-b8b20dbb5b6eThu, 09 Jul 2026 00:54:25 +0000John Batchelor Show.Bolivia's Instability and US-Mexico Trade Leverage. Evan Ellis. Bolivia remains on "borrowed time" as Evo Moralesleads blockades from his coca-growing stronghold. Simultaneously, the U.S. uses the USMCA's renewal uncertainty as leverage to ensure...733false81108fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1108-electoral-shifts-toward-u-s-cooperation-in-peru-and-colombia-evan-ellis-keiko-fujimori-in-peru-and-abelardo-de-la-espriella-in--74705332audioboom-019f445d-4a2e-7251-b327-419d922b3af3Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:52:58 +0000John Batchelor Show.Electoral Shifts Toward U.S. Cooperation in Peru and Colombia. Evan Ellis. Keiko Fujimori in Peru and Abelardo de la Espriella in Colombia have secured victories, pledging to join U.S.-led regional security coalitions. Both leaders inherit nations...275false81108fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1108-venezuela-s-humanitarian-crisis-and-us-diplomatic-pragmatism-evan-ellis-twin-earthquakes-in-venezuela-have-left-thousands-dead--747052681904]]>audioboom-019f4455-fe11-7cd4-82b2-4cce8139a7eaThu, 09 Jul 2026 00:45:06 +0000John Batchelor Show.Venezuela's Humanitarian Crisis and US Diplomatic Pragmatism. Evan Ellis. Twin earthquakes in Venezuela have left thousands dead and missing, with the Maduro regime's response marked by corruption and inefficiency. The U.S.continues to work with...1904]]>796false81108fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1108-pla-purges-and-xi-jinping-s-power-consolidation-gordon-chang-and-piero-tozzi-xi-jinping-s-provocative-missile-launches-are-link--747053081903]]>audioboom-019f4454-0f22-7e4e-8504-c8b71561d903Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:43:07 +0000John Batchelor Show.PLA Purges and Xi Jinping's Power Consolidation. Gordon Chang and Piero Tozzi. Xi Jinping's provocative missile launches are linked to internal instability and purges within the Central Military Commission. By creating international tension, Xi forces...1903]]>406false81108fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1108-religious-persecution-and-the-rise-of-underground-christianity-in-china-gordon-chang-and-piero-tozzi-pastor-ezra-jin-s-release--747053691903 PERSIA]]>audioboom-019f4453-3dc8-7bc1-8f0e-4212f61b9ca4Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:42:02 +0000John Batchelor Show.Religious Persecution and the Rise of Underground Christianity in China. Gordon Chang and Piero Tozzi. Pastor Ezra Jin's release highlights the CCP's continued persecution of underground churches that refuse to answer to the state. Despite intense...1903 PERSIA]]>775false81108fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1110-chinese-missile-provocations-and-the-undersea-power-struggle-gordon-chang-and-rebecca-grant-china-launched-a-long-range-missile--74705377audioboom-019f4486-d9a1-72e4-92eb-64b9cea79c3bThu, 09 Jul 2026 00:41:00 +0000John Batchelor Show.Chinese Missile Provocations and the Undersea Power Struggle. Gordon Chang and Rebecca Grant. Chinalaunched a long-range missile over sovereign territories toward Fiji, an aggressive move coinciding with major NATOand RIMPAC events. The test signals...529false81110fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1108-chaos-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-and-global-alignments-gordon-chang-and-kamran-bokhari-the-strait-of-hormuz-memorandum-of-understa--747052921904]]>audioboom-019f444f-8ccf-7467-873d-912735493278Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:37:56 +0000John Batchelor Show.Chaos in the Strait of Hormuz and Global Alignments. Gordon Chang and Kamran Bokhari. The Strait of Hormuzmemorandum of understanding has collapsed, leading the U.S. to end the ceasefire with Iran. Iran is attempting to divide international allies by...1904]]>542false81108fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1107-preview-for-later-today-michael-bernstam-details-russia-s-escalating-energy-crisis-caused-by-drone-strikes-on-refineries-the-kr--74705385BAKU]]>audioboom-019f43c9-eb41-781b-b17b-7577ffb265baWed, 08 Jul 2026 22:12:13 +0000John Batchelor Show.Preview for Later Today: Michael Bernstam details Russia's escalating energy crisis caused by drone strikes on refineries. The Kremlin has banned diesel exports, forcing citizens to use gray markets in Kazakhstan to acquire essential fuel. (1) BAKUBAKU]]>167false81107fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1107-preview-for-later-today-simon-constable-discusses-the-widespread-public-ignorance-regarding-data-centers-a-wall-street-journal--747052591900 BOGOTA]]>audioboom-019f43c7-0a9c-744e-b9dc-8230eb7cc581Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:09:05 +0000John Batchelor Show.Preview for Later Today: Simon Constable discusses the widespread public ignorance regarding data centers. A Wall Street Journal quiz reveals that 25% of Americans admit they know absolutely nothing about this essential technology infrastructure. (2)...1900 BOGOTA]]>133false81107fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1107-preview-for-later-today-evan-ellis-critiques-the-u-s-state-department-s-focus-on-venezuelan-oil-and-stability-over-democratic-r--747052211930]]>audioboom-019f43c2-1e26-7ecd-b28e-4436a5f21339Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:03:42 +0000John Batchelor Show.Preview for Later Today: Evan Ellis critiques the U.S. State Department's focus on Venezuelan oil and stability over democratic restoration. Sidelining elected leader María Corina Machado creates an awkward and uncomfortable diplomatic position for...1930]]>115false81107fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1107-preview-for-later-today-rebecca-grant-analyzes-china-s-nuclear-capable-missile-test-aimed-at-intimidating-regional-neighbors-be--747053861945 SHANGHAI]]>audioboom-019f43c0-aebb-7e45-b667-ec3db6858208Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:02:08 +0000John Batchelor Show.Preview for Later Today: Rebecca Grant analyzes China's nuclear-capable missile test aimed at intimidating regional neighbors. Beijing is striving for military dominance by rapidly expanding its submarine fleet to challenge the U.S.nuclear triad. (4)...1945 SHANGHAI]]>93false81107fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1107-preview-for-later-today-piero-tozzi-examines-the-repression-of-christianity-in-china-comparing-current-cruelty-to-historical-ro--74705288R]]>audioboom-019f43be-a11f-78dc-b84c-579488dc5800Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:59:53 +0000John Batchelor Show.Preview for Later Today: Piero Tozzi examines the repression of Christianity in China, comparing current cruelty to historical Roman persecution. Despite state-sponsored brutality, the underground church continues to grow among 100 million believers....R]]>122false81107fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1107-preview-for-later-today-bob-zimmerman-explains-how-bureaucratic-red-tape-is-stalling-rocket-launches-at-scotland-s-saxavord-spac--747051751843]]>audioboom-019f43bd-3e32-709d-b861-3f19ca3ccf33Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:58:20 +0000John Batchelor Show.Preview for Later Today: Bob Zimmerman explains how bureaucratic red tape is stalling rocket launches at Scotland'sSaxaVord spaceport. UK regulators are demanding a costly security fence to keep sheep away before permitting private spaceflight. 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Liz Peek. Revamping Federal Reserve Communications: No More Dot Plots? Liz Peek discusses new FedChair Kevin Warsh's shift away from "forward guidance" and "dot plots". She argues this pragmatic approach requires investors to analyze raw economic data rather than Fed algorithms. Despite past recession fears, the economy remains stable with low unemployment at 4.2%. (1)

Liz Peek. The Democratic Party's 2028 Internal Conflict: Socialists vs. Establishment. Peek analyzes the rising tension between the Democratic establishment and radical socialists like New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. She suggests Governor Newsom faces credibility issues due to "flip-flops," while younger socialist candidates threaten to alienate traditional Jewish and Black voters, potentially wrecking the party's 2028 prospects. (2)

Captain James Fanell. China's Nuclear Triad Expansion: Submerged Ballistic Missile Test. Captain Fanellexplains the significance of China's recent submerged ballistic missile launch from a Jin-class submarine. Reaching over 10,000 kilometers, this JL-3 missile flew over U.S. territories like Guam. This rare test signals China's rapid development of a nuclear triad intended to achieve strategic deterrence against the U.S. (3)

Captain James Fanell. Countering China's First Strike Strategy in the Pacific. Fanell argues China's SLBM test challenges their "no first use" policy, effectively demonstrating a first-strike capability. He recommends the U.S. bolster its naval force structure in the Western Pacific and utilize B-2 bomber flights to signal resolve against Chinese efforts to drive America out of the region. (4)

Mary Kissel. NATO's New Vigor and the European Defense Dilemma. Mary Kissel discusses NATO'srenewed urgency following Russian aggression in Ukraine. While front-line nations like Poland exceed spending targets, many Europeans have historically relied on the U.S. defense umbrella to fund social welfare states. She warns that Putin continues to test NATO's unity at the margins. (5)

Mary Kissel. Confronting Beijing's Provocations and the Cost of Appeasement. Kissel critiques the U.S.government for pursuing trade deals while China conducts intimidating missile tests in the Pacific. She urges the administration to recognize the severity of the threat, strengthen regional alliances, and impose actual consequences for Beijing's increasingly hostile behavior to avoid a greater future threat. (6)

Joseph Sternberg. Federal Reserve Introspection and Britain's Political Turmoil. Sternberg examines Governor Waller's speech regarding how "forward guidance" may have blinded the Fed to 2021 inflation. Turning to the UK, he notes Prime Minister Keir Starmer's plummeting popularity and argues that British politics is trapped in personality-driven cycles without addressing fundamental policy or welfare state problems. (7)

Joseph Sternberg. Cultural Divides: American Earnestness vs. European Cynicism. During the World Cup, Sternberg observes that European visitors are struck by American earnestness regarding God, patriotism, and politics. He notes that while shared history exists, deep cultural divisions persist; Europeans often view patriotism as destructive, whereas Americans continue to view it as a healthy instinct. (8)

Gregory Copley. Xi Jinping's Internal Struggles and the Vulnerable 'Boomer' Fleet. Copley views China'smissile test as a move by Xi Jinping to look credible amidst domestic instability and loss of control over the PLA. He notes that while the Jin-class submarines are "noisy" and vulnerable, the test sends a pointed message to the West and Pacific nations. (9)

Gregory Copley. Russian Bluster and NATO's Disorganized Response. Copley dismisses Russian threats against Poland and Finland as "agit prop" designed to save face during the NATO summit. He argues Russia is incapable of a major war with NATO and that Putin remains secure despite domestic pressures, petrol rationing, and the West's disorganized attempts to unify. (10)

Gregory Copley. Iran's Leadership Vacuum and the Illusion of Nuclear Success. Copley reports a lack of cohesive leadership in Iran, with Ayatollah Khamenei potentially incapacitated. He asserts the West has failed on all metrics, including regime change and securing the Strait of Hormuz. Iran views its nuclear program primarily as a bargaining chip for sovereignty rather than victory. (11)

Gregory Copley. The Prodigal Son: Prince Harry's Mounting Legal and Financial Woes. Copley discusses Prince Harry's precarious position after losing a major lawsuit, leaving him with a 50 million pound debt. King Charles III prioritizes his duty to the monarchy over family ties as concerns grow regarding Harry's management of the Invictus Games and his wife's public criticisms of the family. (12)

Thaddeus McCotter. Democratic Party Discipline: Managing Candidate Crises and Ideological Rifts.McCotter explores how the Democratic establishment "blew up" problematic candidates like Eric Swalwell to install figures like Xavier Becerra. He describes an ongoing "civil war" between the establishment and the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), with leadership working to clear out radicals to appeal to mainstream voters. (13)

Thaddeus McCotter. The Republican Civil War: MAGA Populism vs. the Establishment. McCotter analyzes the Republican Party's struggle with the MAGA movement, which he defines as populist rather than traditionally Republican. He warns that without a clear programmatic platform beyond Donald Trump, the movement may not survive his leadership, potentially leading to conflict with the revanchist Republican establishment. (14)

Grant Newsham. The Shadow of Appeasement: Europe's Unwillingness to Defend Itself. Newsham compares current European hesitation to confront Russia with 1930s appeasement. He argues that many European nations have developed a "pathologic dependence" on the U.S. to fund their social welfare states. He warns that without U.S. backing, Europe lacks the unity to stop Russian aggression. (15)

Henry Sokolski. Iran's Nuclear Defiance and the Futility of Unsupervised Deals. Sokolski highlights the disconnect between U.S. and Iranian positions following a recent memorandum of understanding. Iran refuses inspections of bombed enrichment sites, while the U.S. insists on them. He warns that preventing Iran from building a bomb remains an uphill battle without clearer public goals. (16)

Corrections applied: Liz Peek (not "Elizabeth Peak"), Zohran Mamdani (not "Zoron Mandani"), Thaddeus McCotter(not "Thaddius Marter"), JL-3 and B-2 (hyphenated).]]>audioboom-019f41e5-f91d-7932-8e1e-53f4ac79f6fbWed, 08 Jul 2026 13:23:38 +0000John Batchelor Show.SCHEDULE JBS, 7-7-20261862 NYC  - Liz Peek. Revamping Federal Reserve Communications: No More Dot Plots? Liz Peek discusses new FedChair Kevin Warsh's shift away from "forward guidance" and "dot plots". She argues this pragmatic approach requires...

Liz Peek. Revamping Federal Reserve Communications: No More Dot Plots? Liz Peek discusses new FedChair Kevin Warsh's shift away from "forward guidance" and "dot plots". She argues this pragmatic approach requires investors to analyze raw economic data rather than Fed algorithms. Despite past recession fears, the economy remains stable with low unemployment at 4.2%. (1)

Liz Peek. The Democratic Party's 2028 Internal Conflict: Socialists vs. Establishment. Peek analyzes the rising tension between the Democratic establishment and radical socialists like New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. She suggests Governor Newsom faces credibility issues due to "flip-flops," while younger socialist candidates threaten to alienate traditional Jewish and Black voters, potentially wrecking the party's 2028 prospects. (2)

Captain James Fanell. China's Nuclear Triad Expansion: Submerged Ballistic Missile Test. Captain Fanellexplains the significance of China's recent submerged ballistic missile launch from a Jin-class submarine. Reaching over 10,000 kilometers, this JL-3 missile flew over U.S. territories like Guam. This rare test signals China's rapid development of a nuclear triad intended to achieve strategic deterrence against the U.S. (3)

Captain James Fanell. Countering China's First Strike Strategy in the Pacific. Fanell argues China's SLBM test challenges their "no first use" policy, effectively demonstrating a first-strike capability. He recommends the U.S. bolster its naval force structure in the Western Pacific and utilize B-2 bomber flights to signal resolve against Chinese efforts to drive America out of the region. (4)

Mary Kissel. NATO's New Vigor and the European Defense Dilemma. Mary Kissel discusses NATO'srenewed urgency following Russian aggression in Ukraine. While front-line nations like Poland exceed spending targets, many Europeans have historically relied on the U.S. defense umbrella to fund social welfare states. She warns that Putin continues to test NATO's unity at the margins. (5)

Mary Kissel. Confronting Beijing's Provocations and the Cost of Appeasement. Kissel critiques the U.S.government for pursuing trade deals while China conducts intimidating missile tests in the Pacific. She urges the administration to recognize the severity of the threat, strengthen regional alliances, and impose actual consequences for Beijing's increasingly hostile behavior to avoid a greater future threat. (6)

Joseph Sternberg. Federal Reserve Introspection and Britain's Political Turmoil. Sternberg examines Governor Waller's speech regarding how "forward guidance" may have blinded the Fed to 2021 inflation. Turning to the UK, he notes Prime Minister Keir Starmer's plummeting popularity and argues that British politics is trapped in personality-driven cycles without addressing fundamental policy or welfare state problems. (7)

Joseph Sternberg. Cultural Divides: American Earnestness vs. European Cynicism. During the World Cup, Sternberg observes that European visitors are struck by American earnestness regarding God, patriotism, and politics. He notes that while shared history exists, deep cultural divisions persist; Europeans often view patriotism as destructive, whereas Americans continue to view it as a healthy instinct. (8)

Gregory Copley. Xi Jinping's Internal Struggles and the Vulnerable 'Boomer' Fleet. Copley views China'smissile test as a move by Xi Jinping to look credible amidst domestic instability and loss of control over the PLA. He notes that while the Jin-class submarines are "noisy" and vulnerable, the test sends a pointed message to the West and Pacific nations. (9)

Gregory Copley. Russian Bluster and NATO's Disorganized Response. Copley dismisses Russian threats against Poland and Finland as "agit prop" designed to save face during the NATO summit. He argues Russia is incapable of a major war with NATO and that Putin...]]>273false81106fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1105-streaming-making-jbs-featuring-thaddeus-mccotter-and-james-fanell-7-7-2026--74705336audioboom-019f3f62-8c7f-7014-9e1d-80e555707a89Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:40:50 +0000John Batchelor Show.STREAMING MAKING JBS, FEATURING THADDEUS MCCOTTER AND JAMES FANELL, 7-7-2026INDIAThis transcript from The John Batchelor Show covers a wide range of topics, beginning with an analysis of China’s recent submarine-launched ballistic missile test in the...3913false81105fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1104-henry-sokolski-iran-s-nuclear-defiance-and-the-futility-of-unsupervised-deals-sokolski-highlights-the-disconnect-between-u-s--747053961900 MEXICO CITY]]>audioboom-019f3f55-d4f0-7ba5-8a23-521dfdf660a7Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:26:57 +0000John Batchelor Show.Henry Sokolski. Iran's Nuclear Defiance and the Futility of Unsupervised Deals. Sokolski highlights the disconnect between U.S. and Iranian positions following a recent memorandum of understanding. Iran refuses inspections of bombed enrichment sites,...1900 MEXICO CITY]]>564false81104fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1104-grant-newsham-the-shadow-of-appeasement-europe-s-unwillingness-to-defend-itself-newsham-compares-current-european-hesitation-t--747053651940]]>audioboom-019f3f53-72f3-7405-815c-e27bf6d2440fWed, 08 Jul 2026 01:24:21 +0000John Batchelor Show.Grant Newsham. The Shadow of Appeasement: Europe's Unwillingness to Defend Itself. Newsham compares current European hesitation to confront Russia with 1930s appeasement. He argues that many European nations have developed a "pathologic dependence" on...1940]]>617false81104fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1104-thaddeus-mccotter-the-republican-civil-war-maga-populism-vs-the-establishment-mccotter-analyzes-the-republican-party-s-strugg--747052761946 Tokyo]]>audioboom-019f3f52-15a5-7242-8383-ad3ae7a8522aWed, 08 Jul 2026 01:22:51 +0000John Batchelor Show.Thaddeus McCotter. The Republican Civil War: MAGA Populism vs. the Establishment. McCotter analyzes the Republican Party's struggle with the MAGA movement, which he defines as populist rather than traditionally Republican. He warns that without a...1946 Tokyo]]>283false81104fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1103-thaddeus-mccotter-democratic-party-discipline-managing-candidate-crises-and-ideological-rifts-mccotter-explores-how-the-democr--74705445audioboom-019f3f4d-9830-7e4b-b870-e0515bb6b960Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:17:57 +0000John Batchelor Show.Thaddeus McCotter. Democratic Party Discipline: Managing Candidate Crises and Ideological Rifts. McCotterexplores how the Democratic establishment "blew up" problematic candidates like Eric Swalwell to install figures like Xavier Becerra. He describes...788false81103fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1103-gregory-copley-the-prodigal-son-prince-harry-s-mounting-legal-and-financial-woes-copley-discusses-prince-harry-s-precarious-po--74705412audioboom-019f3f4c-5e7d-7feb-893f-6668c2c3c68eWed, 08 Jul 2026 01:16:34 +0000John Batchelor Show.Gregory Copley. The Prodigal Son: Prince Harry's Mounting Legal and Financial Woes. Copley discusses Prince Harry's precarious position after losing a major lawsuit, leaving him with a 50 million pound debt. King Charles IIIprioritizes his duty to the...324false81103fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1103-gregory-copley-iran-s-leadership-vacuum-and-the-illusion-of-nuclear-success-copley-reports-a-lack-of-cohesive-leadership-in-ira--74705391audioboom-019f3f4b-0b28-7b8d-a5c0-fad2a51a85dfWed, 08 Jul 2026 01:15:09 +0000John Batchelor Show.Gregory Copley. Iran's Leadership Vacuum and the Illusion of Nuclear Success. Copley reports a lack of cohesive leadership in Iran, with Ayatollah Khamenei potentially incapacitated. He asserts the West has failed on all metrics, including regime...857false81103fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1103-gregory-copley-russian-bluster-and-nato-s-disorganized-response-copley-dismisses-russian-threats-against-poland-and-finland-as--74705381audioboom-019f3f49-83c9-778b-9bf0-69f82d1167f2Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:13:27 +0000John Batchelor Show.Gregory Copley. Russian Bluster and NATO's Disorganized Response. Copley dismisses Russian threats against Poland and Finland as "agit prop" designed to save face during the NATO summit. He argues Russia is incapable of a major war with NATO and that...481false81103fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1103-gregory-copley-xi-jinping-s-internal-struggles-and-the-vulnerable-boomer-fleet-copley-views-china-s-missile-test-as-a-move-by--74705285audioboom-019f3f46-b7b5-755a-be11-cc1eae24b80fWed, 08 Jul 2026 01:10:22 +0000John Batchelor Show.Gregory Copley. Xi Jinping's Internal Struggles and the Vulnerable 'Boomer' Fleet. Copley views China's missile test as a move by Xi Jinping to look credible amidst domestic instability and loss of control over the PLA. He notes that while the...590false81103fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1103-joseph-sternberg-cultural-divides-american-earnestness-vs-european-cynicism-during-the-world-cup-sternberg-observes-that-eur--74705401audioboom-019f3f45-a74a-7409-bbf5-1c35deccf061Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:09:16 +0000John Batchelor Show.Joseph Sternberg. Cultural Divides: American Earnestness vs. European Cynicism. During the World Cup, Sternberg observes that European visitors are struck by American earnestness regarding God, patriotism, and politics. He notes that while shared...423false81103fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1103-joseph-sternberg-federal-reserve-introspection-and-britain-s-political-turmoil-sternberg-examines-governor-waller-s-speech-rega--74705220audioboom-019f3f37-2aa8-73f6-86ff-44c496ade770Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:53:20 +0000John Batchelor Show.Joseph Sternberg. Federal Reserve Introspection and Britain's Political Turmoil. Sternberg examines Governor Waller's speech regarding how "forward guidance" may have blinded the Fed to 2021 inflation. Turning to the UK, he notes Prime Minister Keir...758false81103fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1103-mary-kissel-confronting-beijing-s-provocations-and-the-cost-of-appeasement-kissel-critiques-the-u-s-government-for-pursuing-tr--74705303audioboom-019f3f36-0053-7b1f-9a26-2cec43050f05Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:52:11 +0000John Batchelor Show.Mary Kissel. Confronting Beijing's Provocations and the Cost of Appeasement. Kissel critiques the U.S. government for pursuing trade deals while China conducts intimidating missile tests in the Pacific. She urges the administration to recognize the...312false81103fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1103-mary-kissel-nato-s-new-vigor-and-the-european-defense-dilemma-mary-kissel-discusses-nato-s-renewed-urgency-following-russian-ag--74705456audioboom-019f3f35-126e-7739-86bb-f2eb9d0372c7Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:50:53 +0000John Batchelor Show.Mary Kissel. NATO's New Vigor and the European Defense Dilemma. Mary Kissel discusses NATO's renewed urgency following Russian aggression in Ukraine. While front-line nations like Poland exceed spending targets, many Europeans have historically relied...760false81103fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1103-captain-james-fanell-countering-china-s-first-strike-strategy-in-the-pacific-fanell-argues-china-s-slbm-test-challenges-their--74705435audioboom-019f3f2f-97cd-70bc-a014-7fbb2e202ad1Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:45:11 +0000John Batchelor Show.Captain James Fanell. Countering China's First Strike Strategy in the Pacific. Fanell argues China's SLBM test challenges their "no first use" policy, effectively demonstrating a first-strike capability. He recommends the U.S. bolster its naval force...362false81103fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1103-captain-james-fanell-china-s-nuclear-triad-expansion-submerged-ballistic-missile-test-captain-fanell-explains-the-significance--74705339audioboom-019f3f2e-f398-7251-a092-68a8e87eda0fWed, 08 Jul 2026 00:44:20 +0000John Batchelor Show.Captain James Fanell. China's Nuclear Triad Expansion: Submerged Ballistic Missile Test. Captain Fanell explains the significance of China's recent submerged ballistic missile launch from a Jin-class submarine. Reaching over 10,000 kilometers, this...820false81103fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1103-liz-peek-the-democratic-party-s-2028-internal-conflict-socialists-vs-establishment-peek-analyzes-the-rising-tension-between-t--74705407audioboom-019f3f2d-c8de-7784-937d-d042f84bc527Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:43:12 +0000John Batchelor Show.Liz Peek. The Democratic Party's 2028 Internal Conflict: Socialists vs. Establishment. Peek analyzes the rising tension between the Democratic establishment and radical socialists like New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. She suggests Governor Newsom faces...384false81103fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1103-liz-peek-revamping-federal-reserve-communications-no-more-dot-plots-liz-peek-discusses-new-fed-chair-kevin-warsh-s-shift-away--747053041920s]]>audioboom-019f3f2d-3104-710c-95ba-9afb49a6b7f1Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:42:28 +0000John Batchelor Show.Liz Peek. Revamping Federal Reserve Communications: No More Dot Plots? Liz Peek discusses new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's shift away from "forward guidance" and "dot plots". She argues this pragmatic approach requires investors to analyze raw economic...1920s]]>687false81103fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1102-preview-for-later-today-chinese-missile-provocation-in-the-pacific-james-fanell-discusses-a-non-routine-jl-3-missile-launch-fro--747054291939 GUAM]]>audioboom-019f3dcf-e1c3-7546-afb8-31059c7c537eTue, 07 Jul 2026 18:21:01 +0000John Batchelor Show.Preview for Later Today: Chinese Missile Provocation in the Pacific. James Fanell discusses a non-routine JL-3missile launch from a Chinese submarine. The missile traveled over 10,000 kilometers across the Pacific, passing USterritories, signaling...1939 GUAM]]>166false81102fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1102-preview-for-later-today-china-s-ambitions-for-lunar-colonization-rick-fisher-details-china-s-apollo-plus-moon-landing-plan-u--747053741999 ROSKOSMOS ]]>audioboom-019f3dcd-cd86-79ce-8db5-8d6cfd28d5cfTue, 07 Jul 2026 18:18:45 +0000John Batchelor Show.Preview for Later Today: China's Ambitions for Lunar Colonization. Rick Fisher details China's "Apollo Plus" moon landing plan. Utilizing architecture similar to Soviet systems, the program involves docking in lunar orbit and potential unmanned...1999 ROSKOSMOS ]]>135false81102fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1102-preview-for-later-today-addressing-russian-threats-against-poland-mary-kissel-explores-deterrent-strategies-against-russian-agg--747052801895 KRAKOW]]>audioboom-019f3dcb-b04f-79a3-a517-c62c8b3b2572Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:16:26 +0000John Batchelor Show.Preview for Later Today: Addressing Russian Threats Against Poland. Mary Kissel explores deterrent strategies against Russian aggression toward Poland. Suggestions include stationing NATO troops on the border, restarting troop rotations, and...1895 KRAKOW]]>89false81102fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1102-preview-for-later-today-reassessing-fed-guidance-and-the-inflation-spike-liz-peek-comments-on-governor-christopher-waller-s-cri--747054491870]]>audioboom-019f3dca-4578-7c91-88bb-a664f4e8baf5Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:14:53 +0000John Batchelor Show.Preview for Later Today: Reassessing Fed Guidance and the Inflation Spike. Liz Peek comments on Governor Christopher Waller's critique of the "dot plot" and forward guidance. She explains how these tools potentially misled officials during...1870]]>90false81102fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1102-preview-for-later-today-iran-s-potential-for-nuclear-weaponization-henry-sokolski-warns-that-iran-s-bushehr-reactor-contains-si--747053431951]]>audioboom-019f3dc8-d140-73d5-819e-38f29bc8633fTue, 07 Jul 2026 18:13:17 +0000John Batchelor Show.Preview for Later Today: Iran's Potential for Nuclear Weaponization. Henry Sokolski warns that Iran's Bushehrreactor contains significant spent fuel. He estimates this fuel holds enough plutonium for hundreds of bombs, which could be extracted...1951]]>103false81102fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1102-preview-for-later-today-labour-s-internal-conflict-over-uk-immigration-joseph-sternberg-examines-the-british-labour-party-s-str--74705402audioboom-019f3dc7-b4ce-7522-ab62-2c9428540578Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:12:05 +0000John Batchelor Show.Preview for Later Today: Labour's Internal Conflict Over UK Immigration. Joseph Sternberg examines the British Labour Party's struggle to solve immigration. While leadership recognizes the need for policy settlements, a far-left progressive flank...69false81102fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1101-schedule-jbs-7-6-2026--74705388

Bill Roggio. Roggio explains Pakistan's classification as a "friendly" nation by Iran, highlighting its role as a deceptive mediator. He cautions that Pakistan's military often undermines U.S. interests to maintain its own regional influence. (1)

Bill Roggio. Roggio emphasizes that Hezbollah's core goal remains Israel's destruction, rendering diplomatic ceasefires ineffective. He also warns that Syria's leader is a savvy jihadist who effectively manipulates Western perceptions while remaining a dangerous neighbor. (2)

Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa. Esclusa details the Venezuelan regime's negligent earthquake response, focusing on hiding illicit assets rather than saving lives. Araújo argues the U.S. must do more to dismantle the criminal network currently governing the country. (3)

Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa. Esclusa details how narco-trafficking infected the São Paulo Forum, causing leftist leaders to reject democratic losses. Araújo argues regional stability requires a dedicated alliance to eradicate the link between communism and organized crime. (4)

Samuel Benner. Benner views the resignation of a Hamas official as a cosmetic tactic to maintain control over Gaza. Despite military setbacks, Hamas continues recruiting youth and manufacturing low-level explosives to remain a significant threat. (5)

Samuel Benner. Benner discusses the immense difficulty of rebuilding Gaza while Hamas remains in power. He notes Hamas uses reconstruction as a political tool, often obstructing aid efforts to maintain its local authority and influence. (6)

David Daoud. Daoud argues the Lebanese Armed Forces are unlikely to confront Hezbollah, potentially facilitating performative security checks. He stresses that Israel's primary objective in Lebanon is ensuring long-term security for its northern citizens. (7)

David Daoud. Daoud critiques U.S. policy for treating Lebanon as a sovereign state, ignoring Hezbollah's deep social and political integration. He warns that the nation is a failed state, now entirely dominated by Iranianinfluence. (8)

John Hardie. Hardie observes a more supportive U.S. stance toward Ukraine's long-range strikes. He suggests Putin is isolated, receiving flawed military reports from his generals, and continues to delay mobilization decisions despite a strategic stalemate. (9)

Janatan Sayeh. Sayeh details how the Iranian regime used the Ayatollah's funeral to project false stability amidst paranoia. He reports increased internal repression and a shift in power toward the IRGC as clerics lose legitimacy. (10)

Edmund Fitton-Brown. Fitton-Brown highlights the suspicious absence of Mojtaba Khamenei from his father's funeral, suggesting he is incapacitated. He also characterizes Iran's attempts to charge tolls in the Strait of Hormuz as blatant international gangsterism. (11)

Edmund Fitton-Brown. Fitton-Brown describes Houthis as autonomous Iranian proxies testing regional blockades. He notes Oman serves as a critical, unpressured hub for smuggling weapons and illicit goods, enabling Houthis to recover from strikes. (12)

Mary Anastasia O'Grady. O'Grady explains that Trump's refusal to renew USMCA creates investor uncertainty but no immediate trade changes. She highlights the agreement's necessity for North American manufacturing and agricultural competitiveness against global economic rivals. (13)

Ahmad Sharawi. Sharawi discusses Syria's attempt to regain political influence in Lebanon without military intervention. He describes the newly formed Syrian parliament as a non-representative body designed solely to consolidate power under the current regime. (14)

Bruce Bechtol. Bechtol analyzes the deepening military partnership between North Korea and Russia, driven by ammunition sales for the Ukraine war. This influx of cash allows North Korea to modernize its navy and build destroyers. (15)

Alan Tonelson. Tonelson discusses Canada's attempt to pivot trade toward China, which has drawn U.S.criticism. He argues that the U.S. maintains the upper hand because of China's massive trade dependence and internal economic vulnerabilities. (16)

Corrections applied: John Hardie (not "Hardy"), Janatan Sayeh (not "Sai"), Edmund Fitton-Brown (hyphenated), Mary Anastasia O'Grady (not "Grady"), Ahmad Sharawi (not "Akmed Sherari"), and Alan Tonelson (not "Tunnelsson").]]>audioboom-019f3c5b-e9d0-7d1a-a5b2-0b10179eb221Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:34:43 +0000John Batchelor Show.SCHEDULE JBS, 7-6-2026.1950, THE 150TH ANNNIVERSARY USA. - Bill Roggio. Roggio explains Pakistan's classification as a "friendly" nation by Iran, highlighting its role as a deceptive mediator. He cautions that Pakistan's military often undermines U.S....

Bill Roggio. Roggio explains Pakistan's classification as a "friendly" nation by Iran, highlighting its role as a deceptive mediator. He cautions that Pakistan's military often undermines U.S. interests to maintain its own regional influence. (1)

Bill Roggio. Roggio emphasizes that Hezbollah's core goal remains Israel's destruction, rendering diplomatic ceasefires ineffective. He also warns that Syria's leader is a savvy jihadist who effectively manipulates Western perceptions while remaining a dangerous neighbor. (2)

Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa. Esclusa details the Venezuelan regime's negligent earthquake response, focusing on hiding illicit assets rather than saving lives. Araújo argues the U.S. must do more to dismantle the criminal network currently governing the country. (3)

Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa. Esclusa details how narco-trafficking infected the São Paulo Forum, causing leftist leaders to reject democratic losses. Araújo argues regional stability requires a dedicated alliance to eradicate the link between communism and organized crime. (4)

Samuel Benner. Benner views the resignation of a Hamas official as a cosmetic tactic to maintain control over Gaza. Despite military setbacks, Hamas continues recruiting youth and manufacturing low-level explosives to remain a significant threat. (5)

Samuel Benner. Benner discusses the immense difficulty of rebuilding Gaza while Hamas remains in power. He notes Hamas uses reconstruction as a political tool, often obstructing aid efforts to maintain its local authority and influence. (6)

David Daoud. Daoud argues the Lebanese Armed Forces are unlikely to confront Hezbollah, potentially facilitating performative security checks. He stresses that Israel's primary objective in Lebanon is ensuring long-term security for its northern citizens. (7)

David Daoud. Daoud critiques U.S. policy for treating Lebanon as a sovereign state, ignoring Hezbollah's deep social and political integration. He warns that the nation is a failed state, now entirely dominated by Iranianinfluence. (8)

John Hardie. Hardie observes a more supportive U.S. stance toward Ukraine's long-range strikes. He suggests Putin is isolated, receiving flawed military reports from his generals, and continues to delay mobilization decisions despite a strategic stalemate. (9)

Janatan Sayeh. Sayeh details how the Iranian regime used the Ayatollah's funeral to project false stability amidst paranoia. He reports increased internal repression and a shift in power toward the IRGC as clerics lose legitimacy. (10)

Edmund Fitton-Brown. Fitton-Brown highlights the suspicious absence of Mojtaba Khamenei from his father's funeral, suggesting he is incapacitated. He also characterizes Iran's attempts to charge tolls in the Strait of Hormuz as blatant international gangsterism. (11)

Edmund Fitton-Brown. Fitton-Brown describes Houthis as autonomous Iranian proxies testing regional blockades. He notes Oman serves as a critical, unpressured hub for smuggling weapons and illicit goods, enabling Houthis to recover from strikes. (12)

Mary Anastasia O'Grady. O'Grady explains that Trump's refusal to renew USMCA creates investor uncertainty but no immediate trade changes. She highlights the agreement's necessity for North American manufacturing and agricultural competitiveness against global economic rivals. (13)

Ahmad Sharawi. Sharawi discusses Syria's attempt to regain political influence in Lebanon without military intervention. He describes the newly formed Syrian parliament as a non-representative body designed solely to consolidate power under the current regime. (14)

Bruce Bechtol. Bechtol analyzes the deepening military partnership between North Korea and Russia, driven by ammunition sales for the Ukraine war. This influx of cash...]]>470false81101fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1101-streaming-the-making-of-the-john-batchelor-show-featuring-bill-roggio-and-samuel-ben-ur-7-6-2026--74705405audioboom-019f3a4e-9517-7c41-9d03-75ff05de9beaTue, 07 Jul 2026 02:00:56 +0000John Batchelor Show.STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW,  FEATURING BILL ROGGIO AND SAMUEL BEN-UR, 7-6-2026.1936 SCOTUS CONSTRUCTION.This transcript features a behind-the-scenes look at a broadcast production involving John Batchelor and Bill Roggio, focusing...4619false81101fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1100-alan-tonelson-tonelson-discusses-canada-s-attempt-to-pivot-trade-toward-china-which-has-drawn-u-s-criticism-he-argues-that-th--747054131940 BOSTON MARATHON]]>audioboom-019f3a26-c598-7d97-986e-b4a9b4b2ec92Tue, 07 Jul 2026 01:17:27 +0000John Batchelor Show.Alan Tonelson. Tonelson discusses Canada's attempt to pivot trade toward China, which has drawn U.S.criticism. He argues that the U.S. maintains the upper hand because of China's massive trade dependence and internal economic vulnerabilities. (16)...1940 BOSTON MARATHON]]>589false81100fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1099-bruce-bechtol-bechtol-analyzes-the-deepening-military-partnership-between-north-korea-and-russia-driven-by-ammunition-sales-for--747053331920]]>audioboom-019f3a22-a473-7868-9e11-81f77f7c163fTue, 07 Jul 2026 01:12:51 +0000John Batchelor Show.Bruce Bechtol. Bechtol analyzes the deepening military partnership between North Korea and Russia, driven by ammunition sales for the Ukraine war. This influx of cash allows North Korea to modernize its navy and build destroyers. (15) 19201920]]>593false81099fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1099-ahmad-sharawi-sharawi-discusses-syria-s-attempt-to-regain-political-influence-in-lebanon-without-military-intervention-he-descr--747053421920]]>audioboom-019f3a1f-4d45-7162-abe5-b66e86063333Tue, 07 Jul 2026 01:09:12 +0000John Batchelor Show.Ahmad Sharawi. Sharawi discusses Syria's attempt to regain political influence in Lebanon without military intervention. He describes the newly formed Syrian parliament as a non-representative body designed solely to consolidate power under the...1920]]>540false81099fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1099-mary-anastasia-o-grady-o-grady-explains-that-trump-s-refusal-to-renew-usmca-creates-investor-uncertainty-but-no-immediate-trade--747052301920]]>audioboom-019f3a1d-6193-7e5f-86c2-cc34a0248823Tue, 07 Jul 2026 01:07:08 +0000John Batchelor Show.Mary Anastasia O'Grady. O'Grady explains that Trump's refusal to renew USMCA creates investor uncertainty but no immediate trade changes. She highlights the agreement's necessity for North American manufacturing and agricultural competitiveness...1920]]>531false81099fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1099-edmund-fitton-brown-fitton-brown-describes-houthis-as-autonomous-iranian-proxies-testing-regional-blockades-he-notes-oman-serve--747053121905]]>audioboom-019f3a1c-459a-7611-8f04-159e3fee6c8fTue, 07 Jul 2026 01:05:55 +0000John Batchelor Show.Edmund Fitton-Brown. Fitton-Brown describes Houthis as autonomous Iranian proxies testing regional blockades. He notes Oman serves as a critical, unpressured hub for smuggling weapons and illicit goods, enabling Houthis to recover from strikes. (12) 19051905]]>438false81099fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1099-edmund-fitton-brown-fitton-brown-highlights-the-suspicious-absence-of-mojtaba-khamenei-from-his-father-s-funeral-suggesting-he--747053171902]]>audioboom-019f3a1a-92fe-7675-8c74-13afcff9468eTue, 07 Jul 2026 01:03:52 +0000John Batchelor Show.Edmund Fitton-Brown. Fitton-Brown highlights the suspicious absence of Mojtaba Khamenei from his father's funeral, suggesting he is incapacitated. He also characterizes Iran's attempts to charge tolls in the Strait of Hormuz as blatant international...1902]]>743false81099fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1099-janatan-sayeh-sayeh-details-how-the-iranian-regime-used-the-ayatollah-s-funeral-to-project-false-stability-amidst-paranoia-he-r--747054631902]]>audioboom-019f3a18-2e70-7a13-96bb-a785ba8654efTue, 07 Jul 2026 01:01:27 +0000John Batchelor Show.Janatan Sayeh. Sayeh details how the Iranian regime used the Ayatollah's funeral to project false stability amidst paranoia. He reports increased internal repression and a shift in power toward the IRGC as clerics lose legitimacy. (10) 19021902]]>533false81099fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1099-john-hardie-hardie-observes-a-more-supportive-u-s-stance-toward-ukraine-s-long-range-strikes-he-suggests-putin-is-isolated-re--747054311896]]>audioboom-019f3a16-bd9f-7b68-b050-148fa6bd6fbeTue, 07 Jul 2026 00:59:49 +0000John Batchelor Show.John Hardie. Hardie observes a more supportive U.S. stance toward Ukraine's long-range strikes. He suggests Putin is isolated, receiving flawed military reports from his generals, and continues to delay mobilization decisions despite a strategic...1896]]>538false81099fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1099-david-daoud-daoud-critiques-u-s-policy-for-treating-lebanon-as-a-sovereign-state-ignoring-hezbollah-s-deep-social-and-politica--747052411884]]>audioboom-019f3a15-884b-735f-84c8-e5d1539d2e19Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:58:37 +0000John Batchelor Show.David Daoud. Daoud critiques U.S. policy for treating Lebanon as a sovereign state, ignoring Hezbollah's deep social and political integration. He warns that the nation is a failed state, now entirely dominated by Iranian influence. (8) 18841884]]>389false81099fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1099-david-daoud-daoud-argues-the-lebanese-armed-forces-are-unlikely-to-confront-hezbollah-potentially-facilitating-performative-sec--747053371862 CRICKET MELBOURNE]]>audioboom-019f3a11-69cb-74e9-9df0-487cb8235471Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:53:58 +0000John Batchelor Show.David Daoud. Daoud argues the Lebanese Armed Forces are unlikely to confront Hezbollah, potentially facilitating performative security checks. He stresses that Israel's primary objective in Lebanon is ensuring long-term security for its northern...1862 CRICKET MELBOURNE]]>792false81099fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1099-samuel-ben-ur-discusses-the-immense-difficulty-of-rebuilding-gaza-while-hamas-remains-in-power-he-notes-hamas-uses-reconstructio--747053401930 CHILE MEXICO]]>audioboom-019f3a0f-55b1-774e-bf1a-b899634cb28eTue, 07 Jul 2026 00:51:51 +0000John Batchelor Show.Samuel Ben-Ur discusses the immense difficulty of rebuilding Gaza while Hamas remains in power. He notes Hamas uses reconstruction as a political tool, often obstructing aid efforts to maintain its local authority and influence. (6) 1930 CHILE MEXICO1930 CHILE MEXICO]]>328false81099fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1099-samuel-ben-ur-views-the-resignation-of-a-hamas-official-as-a-cosmetic-tactic-to-maintain-control-over-gaza-despite-military-setb--747052391974]]>audioboom-019f3a0c-2232-7af8-aa67-02e342de9e03Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:48:17 +0000John Batchelor Show.Samuel Ben~Ur views the resignation of a Hamas official as a cosmetic tactic to maintain control over Gaza. Despite military setbacks, Hamas continues recruiting youth and manufacturing low-level explosives to remain a significant threat. (5) 19741974]]>743false81099fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1099-ernesto-araujo-and-alejandro-pena-esclusa-esclusa-details-how-narco-trafficking-infected-the-sao-paulo-forum-causing-leftist-le--747054731954 HUNGARY BRAZIL]]>audioboom-019f3a0a-0d45-7fd6-8e8b-d72b04299102Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:46:04 +0000John Batchelor Show.Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa. Esclusa details how narco-trafficking infected the São Paulo Forum, causing leftist leaders to reject democratic losses. Araújo argues regional stability requires a dedicated alliance to eradicate the link...1954 HUNGARY BRAZIL]]>492false81099fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1099-ernesto-araujo-and-alejandro-pena-esclusa-esclusa-details-the-venezuelan-regime-s-negligent-earthquake-response-focusing-on-hid--747053981930 URUGUAY]]>audioboom-019f3a08-b9a2-7812-a04e-02594358808fTue, 07 Jul 2026 00:44:31 +0000John Batchelor Show.Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa. Esclusa details the Venezuelan regime's negligent earthquake response, focusing on hiding illicit assets rather than saving lives. Araújo argues the U.S. must do more to dismantle the criminal network...1930 URUGUAY]]>689false81099fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1099-bill-roggio-roggio-emphasizes-that-hezbollah-s-core-goal-remains-israel-s-destruction-rendering-diplomatic-ceasefires-ineffecti--747054301930 URUGUAY]]>audioboom-019f3a07-a9f2-7054-890c-df60efa6b686Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:43:28 +0000John Batchelor Show.Bill Roggio. Roggio emphasizes that Hezbollah's core goal remains Israel's destruction, rendering diplomatic ceasefires ineffective. He also warns that Syria's leader is a savvy jihadist who effectively manipulates Western perceptions while remaining...1930 URUGUAY]]>222false81099fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1099-bill-roggio-roggio-explains-pakistan-s-classification-as-a-friendly-nation-by-iran-highlighting-its-role-as-a-deceptive--747054721930 BRAZIL]]>audioboom-019f3a03-191d-7a7b-abb0-b4097d383058Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:38:20 +0000John Batchelor Show.Bill Roggio. Roggio explains Pakistan's classification as a "friendly" nation by Iran, highlighting its role as a deceptive mediator. He cautions that Pakistan's military often undermines U.S. interests to maintain its own regional influence. (1) 1930...1930 BRAZIL]]>849false81099fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1098-mary-o-grady-highlights-how-the-usmca-makes-north-america-globally-competitive-by-integrating-markets-and-labor-across-the-us-m--747054401909 MEXICO]]>audioboom-019f398f-0a70-7a9d-83b5-619c3f1fab51Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:31:43 +0000John Batchelor Show.Mary O'Grady highlights how the USMCA makes North America globally competitive. By integrating markets and labor across the US, Mexico, and Canada, the region leverages comparative advantages essential for modern manufacturing and economic success....1909 MEXICO]]>127false81098fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1097-preview-for-later-today-alan-tonelson-analyzes-trade-tensions-between-the-us-and-canada-he-stresses-that-continental-integratio--747054251900 OTTAWA]]>audioboom-019f3981-bf89-7490-9caa-74fc1d490a66Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:17:11 +0000John Batchelor Show.Preview for Later Today: Alan Tonelson analyzes trade tensions between the US and Canada. He stresses that continental integration remains vital, noting that the USMCA protects most Canadian exports from tariffs despite political friction between...1900 OTTAWA]]>118false81097fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1096-preview-for-later-today-analyst-bruce-bechtol-discusses-xi-jinping-s-visit-to-north-korea-noting-kim-jong-un-s-increased-levera--747053871951]]>audioboom-019f397d-a82c-7d97-bf28-1c0c31293a0fMon, 06 Jul 2026 22:12:43 +0000John Batchelor Show.Preview for Later Today: Analyst Bruce Bechtol discusses Xi Jinping's visit to North Korea, noting Kim Jong-un'sincreased leverage as a weapons supplier. Kim seeks oil and military upgrades from China to bolster his nation's ruined economy. (2) 19511951]]>113false81096fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1096-preview-for-later-today-former-uk-ambassador-edmund-fitton-brown-examines-iran-s-attempt-to-control-the-strait-of-hormuz-he-hig--74705373audioboom-019f397b-de58-73d4-8c94-6c396cd9b163Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:10:46 +0000John Batchelor Show.Preview for Later Today: Former UK Ambassador Edmund Fitton-Brown examines Iran's attempt to control the Strait of Hormuz. He highlights Oman's critical role and US efforts to support Oman, preventing Iran from establishing a maritime "protection...161false81096fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1096-preview-for-later-today-janatyn-sayeh-of-the-foundation-for-defense-of-democracies-details-iranian-threats-against-us-and-israel--747053521904 PERSIAN GULF]]>audioboom-019f3979-2fad-7859-ad4c-33fb31e65963Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:07:50 +0000John Batchelor Show.Preview for Later Today: Janatyn Sayeh of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies details Iranian threats against US and Israeli leadership. He warns that Tehran's rhetoric regarding "accountability" for the Supreme Leader'sdeath signals potential...1904 PERSIAN GULF]]>83false81096fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1096-preview-for-later-today-alejandro-pena-esclusa-a-venezuelan-opposition-member-warns-that-supporting-the-rodriguez-regime-over--747054361948 CARACAS]]>audioboom-019f3967-d636-7cd6-a2fc-82ca86571f32Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:48:53 +0000John Batchelor Show.Preview for Later Today: Alejandro Peña Esclusa, a Venezuelan opposition member, warns that supporting the Rodriguez regime over elected officials like Machado is irrational. He argues this policy risks damaging Trump'ssupport among Latin American...1948 CARACAS]]>91false81096fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1095-gaius-and-germanicus-discuss-the-ubiquity-of-the-term-multipolar-in-modern-political-discourse-germanicus-dismisses-the-word--747054431919]]>audioboom-019f3553-3160-7732-903d-5dcc13841373Mon, 06 Jul 2026 02:47:52 +0000John Batchelor Show.Gaius and Germanicus discuss the ubiquity of the term "multipolar" in modern political discourse. Germanicusdismisses the word as a "badge word" or a "secret handshake" used by experts to obscure the actual reality of a declining American empire. He...1919]]>858false81095fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1095-gaius-and-germanicus-examine-the-escalating-tensions-between-poland-and-russia-they-analyze-reports-regarding-polish-prime-minis--747054811919 VERSAILLES]]>audioboom-019f3551-ccfe-7b81-921b-1604d051c764Mon, 06 Jul 2026 02:46:20 +0000John Batchelor Show.Gaius and Germanicus examine the escalating tensions between Poland and Russia. They analyze reports regarding Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's warnings of critical months ahead and potential Russian provocations. Germanicuscontends that NATO is...1919 VERSAILLES]]>1090false81095fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1095-gaius-and-germanicus-discuss-the-concept-of-honest-graft-in-the-american-republic-from-their-perspective-in-92-ad-londinium-th--747053311945]]>audioboom-019f3550-4133-7df6-b6ba-bf2ae85cad82Mon, 06 Jul 2026 02:44:39 +0000John Batchelor Show.Gaius and Germanicus discuss the concept of "honest graft" in the American republic from their perspective in 92 AD Londinium. They define honest graft as the legal wealth gained through government office, citing Donald Trump's crypto coin venture as...1945]]>1674false81095fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1094-professor-william-taubman-guest-author-concludes-that-following-his-departure-from-the-pentagon-in-1968-which-johnson-orchestr--74705306audioboom-019f3537-ed21-7262-8568-ae7c07ff5813Mon, 06 Jul 2026 02:18:05 +0000John Batchelor Show.Professor William Taubman, guest author, concludes that following his departure from the Pentagon in 1968, which Johnson orchestrated out of concern for his health, McNamara became President of the World Bank. He viewed this role as repentance,...446false81094fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1094-professor-william-taubman-guest-author-reveals-that-by-1966-mcnamara-was-a-secret-opponent-of-the-war-admitting-to-aides-that--74705379audioboom-019f3536-d2df-740d-a70c-b2e7c083eb92Mon, 06 Jul 2026 02:16:41 +0000John Batchelor Show.Professor William Taubman, guest author, reveals that by 1966, McNamara was a secret opponent of the war, admitting to aides that he desperately wanted to bring the troops home, yet he remained the public face of the conflict out of loyalty to the...736false81094fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1094-professor-william-taubman-guest-author-describes-how-mcnamara-s-loyalty-to-lbj-even-extended-to-acting-as-a-political-spy-repo--747055141967]]>audioboom-019f3535-e4de-7222-ac4a-63fd77376ef6Mon, 06 Jul 2026 02:15:51 +0000John Batchelor Show.Professor William Taubman, guest author, describes how McNamara's loyalty to LBJ even extended to acting as a political spy, reporting on the Kennedys' private intentions during the 1964 election to soothe the president's insecurities. Meanwhile, he...1967]]>480false81094fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1094-professor-william-taubman-guest-author-explains-that-lbj-deeply-admired-mcnamara-s-efficiency-often-summoning-his-family-to-th--74705454audioboom-019f3533-b800-751f-97be-ad5b7ad58348Mon, 06 Jul 2026 02:13:25 +0000John Batchelor Show.Professor William Taubman, guest author, explains that LBJ deeply admired McNamara's efficiency, often summoning his family to the White House for "barbecue" meetings or demanding his presence while swimming. During the 1964 Gulf of Tonkin incidents,...591false81094fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1094-professor-william-taubman-guest-author-recounts-how-the-assassination-of-jfk-forged-a-deep-opaque-bond-between-mcnamara-and--74705315audioboom-019f3532-b11d-7320-96ae-8a6f89ac99dbMon, 06 Jul 2026 02:12:20 +0000John Batchelor Show.Professor William Taubman, guest author, recounts how the assassination of JFK forged a deep, "opaque" bond between McNamara and Jackie Kennedy, as he spent the night following the murder sitting at her feet while she recounted the tragedy. Despite...501false81094fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1094-professor-william-taubman-guest-author-describes-how-after-the-war-mcnamara-joined-the-whiz-kids-at-ford-motor-company-ris--74705353audioboom-019f3530-ed35-75f9-8a40-c1d3735da695Mon, 06 Jul 2026 02:10:10 +0000John Batchelor Show.Professor William Taubman, guest author, describes how, after the war, McNamara joined the "Whiz Kids" at Ford Motor Company, rising to become president through his mastery of data and safety innovations like seat belts. In 1960, he was recruited by...686false81094fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1094-professor-william-taubman-guest-author-explains-that-mcnamara-s-intellectual-journey-began-at-berkeley-and-harvard-business-sch--747054671920 HANOI]]>audioboom-019f352d-d0c6-704b-a0af-3d62e31594d4Mon, 06 Jul 2026 02:07:02 +0000John Batchelor Show.Professor William Taubman, guest author, explains that McNamara's intellectual journey began at Berkeley and Harvard Business School, where he was consistently recognized as the "smartest guy" in his class, excelling in economics and mathematics....1920 HANOI]]>506false81094fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1094-professor-william-taubman-guest-author-recounts-how-in-march-1945-robert-mcnamara-served-on-guam-as-a-statistical-advisor-to--747053631920 HANOI]]>audioboom-019f352c-ad09-7063-a4ce-82758dadceb9Mon, 06 Jul 2026 02:05:47 +0000John Batchelor Show.Professor William Taubman, guest author, recounts how, in March 1945, Robert McNamara served on Guam as a statistical advisor to General Curtis LeMay, where he played a pivotal role in shifting B-29 bombing tactics to low-altitude strikes. This...1920 HANOI]]>565false81094fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1093-george-black-guest-author-concludes-with-the-ongoing-effort-to-address-the-war-s-legacy-which-reached-a-milestone-in-2019-wi--747052321906]]>audioboom-019f3505-4ab4-747b-9d9a-5fc7939d9e68Mon, 06 Jul 2026 01:22:35 +0000John Batchelor Show.George Black, guest author, concludes with the ongoing effort to address the war's legacy, which reached a milestone in 2019 with a bipartisan gathering at Bien Hoa airbase to launch a massive cleanup project. This initiative, supported by figures...1906]]>421false81093fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1093-george-black-guest-author-describes-how-in-the-late-1990s-the-canadian-organization-hatfield-associates-collaborated-with-the--74705444audioboom-019f3502-b618-7e15-a396-85ced528f30cMon, 06 Jul 2026 01:19:44 +0000John Batchelor Show.George Black, guest author, describes how, in the late 1990s, the Canadian organization Hatfield Associates collaborated with the Vietnamese 1080 Committee to conduct a comprehensive study of dioxin contamination. They chose the A Shau Valley as a...761false81093fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1093-george-black-guest-author-explains-that-the-mid-1990s-marked-a-turning-point-as-bill-clinton-moved-toward-diplomatic-normalizat--74705330audioboom-019f3500-1200-74d5-ab1c-251b1ac6949bMon, 06 Jul 2026 01:16:59 +0000John Batchelor Show.George Black, guest author, explains that the mid-1990s marked a turning point as Bill Clinton moved toward diplomatic normalization with Vietnam in 1995, supported by key veteran senators like John McCain and John Kerry. This political cover was...466false81093fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1093-george-black-guest-author-recounts-how-in-the-aftermath-of-the-war-the-united-states-struggled-with-the-trauma-of-its-first-m--74705519audioboom-019f34fe-af05-7ee3-9fb6-c98e7fc48b34Mon, 06 Jul 2026 01:15:33 +0000John Batchelor Show.George Black, guest author, recounts how, in the aftermath of the war, the United States struggled with the trauma of its first major defeat, often looking for scapegoats like the media or "faithless civilians." This bitterness manifested in the...606false81093fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1093-george-black-guest-author-describes-how-manus-campbell-s-experience-in-the-mountains-of-i-corps-was-defined-by-the-arbitrarines--74705523audioboom-019f34fd-818f-7a48-aa40-36ff3c499a75Mon, 06 Jul 2026 01:14:16 +0000John Batchelor Show.George Black, guest author, describes how Manus Campbell's experience in the mountains of I Corps was defined by the arbitrariness of death and survival. His unit frequently walked into triangular ambushes set by elite North Vietnameseregulars,...421false81093fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s8-ep1093-george-black-guest-author-introduces-two-central-protagonists-manus-campbell-and-chuck-searcy-who-arrived-in-vietnam-in-june--74705466audioboom-019f34fc-3e35-795f-8865-323d04486f55Mon, 06 Jul 2026 01:12:44 +0000John Batchelor Show.George Black, guest author, introduces two central protagonists, Manus Campbell and Chuck Searcy, who arrived in Vietnam in June 1967. Campbell, a young Marine from New Jersey, was driven by a desire to prove himself to his demanding father and joined...761false81093fullJohn,Batchelor,John,Batchelor,Show,current,affairs,business,news,politics,Congress,WABC,KFI,KSFO,talk,radio,conservative,liberal,Wall,Street,Journal,WSJ,national,security,terrorism,military,intelligence,patriotic,New,York,City,NYC,Wa