The John Batchelor Show
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S8 Ep695: Jeremy Zakis describes how his dog, Dallas, protects local magpies and rosellas from destructive cockatoos and miner birds. Dallas’s patrols have restored the backyard's equilibrium, allowing smaller, docile bird species to return home safely now,,. (2)
05 Apr 2026
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Jeremy Zakis describes how his dog, Dallas, protects local magpies and rosellas from destructive cockatoos and miner birds. Dallas’s patrols have re...
S8 Ep695: Jeremy Zakis discusses the English cricket team's Ashes loss, highlighting their lack of preparation. Recent reports reveal players were involved in nightclub altercations before the series, undermining their "Bazball" strategy and overall team discipline
05 Apr 2026
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Jeremy Zakis discusses the English cricket team's Ashes loss, highlighting their lack of preparation. Recent reports reveal players were involved in n...
S8 Ep695: Jeremy Zakis warns about venomous sea snakes appearing further south at the Sunshine Coast. A young man recently survived a bite due to rapid medical evacuation, highlighting the dangers of these large, aggressive, elusive reptiles,,. (4
05 Apr 2026
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Jeremy Zakis warns about venomous sea snakes appearing further south at the Sunshine Coast. A young man recently survived a bite due to rapid medical...
S8 Ep695: Jeremy Zakis reports on an upcoming El Niño, threatening Australia with severe drought and heat. Meanwhile, a new monster cyclone is forming off Queensland, potentially retracing the destructive path of Cyclone Narelle across the north,. (3)
05 Apr 2026
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Jeremy Zakis reports on an upcoming El Niño, threatening Australia with severe drought and heat. Meanwhile, a new monster cyclone is forming off Quee...
S8 Ep694: 4. Turkel details the bipartisan U.S. response to the genocide, including entity sanctions and the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. He highlights his work with U.S. officials to formalize the "genocide" determination. Despite being sanctioned by Chi
05 Apr 2026
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4. Turkel details the bipartisan U.S. response to the genocide, including entity sanctions and the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. He highlights h...
S8 Ep694: 3. This segment examines the "tech genocide" targeting Uyghur women through forced sterilization and late-term abortions to suppress population growth. Turkel discusses the state-sponsored removal of nearly one million children. He also details how global
05 Apr 2026
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3. This segment examines the "tech genocide" targeting Uyghur women through forced sterilization and late-term abortions to suppress population growth...
S8 Ep694: 2. Turkel recounts his 1970 birth in a Chinese re-education camp, illustrating that Uyghur persecution is a long-standing continuum. He describes his mother’s imprisonment and father’s forced labor for "ideological" crimes. Turkel eventually moved to the
05 Apr 2026
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2. Turkel recounts his 1970 birth in a Chinese re-education camp, illustrating that Uyghur persecution is a long-standing continuum. He describes his...
S8 Ep694: 1. Nury Turkel introduces his book, *No Escape*, detailing systematic brutality against Uyghurs in East Turkestan. He shares the harrowing account of scholar Abduweli Ayup, who witnessed the sadistic behavior of official Zhu Hailun. The segment highlights
05 Apr 2026
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1. Nury Turkel introduces his book, *No Escape*, detailing systematic brutality against Uyghurs in East Turkestan. He shares the harrowing account of ...
S8 Ep693: 4. Pappalardo examines the Rangers' lives after the frontier closed. Captain Scott built railroads in Mexico, surviving further violence, while Brooks entered politics and founded Brooks County. Their stoic, disciplined style established the template for
05 Apr 2026
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4. Pappalardo examines the Rangers' lives after the frontier closed. Captain Scott built railroads in Mexico, surviving further violence, while Brooks...
S8 Ep693: 3. The author follows Sergeant J.A. Brooks through a legal crisis after a fatal shootout in Indian Territory. Charged with murder, Brooks faced Judge Isaac Parker’s "dungeon" at Fort Smith. Despite a manslaughter conviction, political influence from Texas
05 Apr 2026
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3. The author follows Sergeant J.A. Brooks through a legal crisis after a fatal shootout in Indian Territory. Charged with murder, Brooks faced Judge...
S8 Ep693: 2. Pappalardo details Captain Will Scott’s modern law enforcement approach, utilizing undercover work and strategic intelligence. Amidst devastating blizzards and the rise of barbed wire, the Rangers acted as "agents of change". They enforced the transiti
05 Apr 2026
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2. Pappalardo details Captain Will Scott’s modern law enforcement approach, utilizing undercover work and strategic intelligence. Amidst devastating...
S8 Ep693: 1. Joe Pappalardo recounts the 1887 Sabine County shootout, where Texas Ranger Company F clashed with the Connor family. The narrative explores Texas's evolution into a modern state and the insular culture of East Texas. The Connors are depicted as skille
05 Apr 2026
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1. Joe Pappalardo recounts the 1887 Sabine County shootout, where Texas Ranger Company F clashed with the Connor family. The narrative explores Texas'...
S8 Ep692: 8. Headline: Speculative Theories and the Dark Crisis Guest Author: Govert Schilling Summary: The discovery of galaxies lacking dark matter challenges both standard models and MOND. Speculative theories now explore primordial black holes, fuzzy dark ma
04 Apr 2026
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8. Headline: Speculative Theories and the Dark Crisis Guest Author:Govert Schilling Summary: The discovery of galaxies lacking dark matter challenges ...
S8 Ep692: 7. Headline: Underground Laboratories and Echoes of the Big Bang Guest Author: Govert Schilling Summary: The Cosmic Microwave Background provides a "recipe" confirming the need for dark matter. Deep underground at Gran Sasso, scientists use xenon detector
04 Apr 2026
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7. Headline: Underground Laboratories and Echoes of the Big Bang Guest Author: Govert Schilling Summary: The Cosmic Microwave Background provides a "r...
S8 Ep692: 6. Headline: Debunking MACHOs and the Rise of Dark Energy Guest Author: Govert Schilling Summary: The search for MACHOs (Massive Compact Halo Objects) in the 1990s largely excluded them as the primary dark matter candidate. Meanwhile, researchers discover
04 Apr 2026
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6. Headline: Debunking MACHOs and the Rise of Dark Energy Guest Author: Govert Schilling Summary: The search for MACHOs (Massive Compact Halo Objects)...
S8 Ep692: 5. Headline: The MOND Heresy and Gravitational Lensing Guest Author: Govert Schilling Summary: Schilling introduces MOND, a "heretical" theory suggesting our understanding of gravity is flawed rather than matter being missing. While MOND explains galactic
04 Apr 2026
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5. Headline: The MOND Heresy and Gravitational Lensing Guest Author:Govert Schilling Summary: Schilling introduces MOND, a "heretical" theory suggesti...
S8 Ep692: 4. Headline: Particle Physics and the Search for WIMPs Guest Author: Govert Schilling Summary: After ruling out neutrinos, the search focuses on Cold Dark Matter and WIMPs (Weakly Interacting Massive Particles). While detectors at CERN search for these pa
04 Apr 2026
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4. Headline: Particle Physics and the Search for WIMPs Guest Author:Govert Schilling Summary: After ruling out neutrinos, the search focuses on Cold D...
S8 Ep692: 3. Headline: From the Big Bang to Non-Baryonic Riddles Guest Author: Govert Schilling Summary: Schilling explains how the Big Bang transitioned from a smooth state to the current clumpy universe through gravity. Because known baryonic matter (atoms) is in
04 Apr 2026
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3. Headline: From the Big Bang to Non-Baryonic Riddles Guest Author:Govert Schilling Summary: Schilling explains how the Big Bang transitioned from a...
S8 Ep692: 2. Headline: Galactic Stability and the Proof of the Halo Guest Author: Govert Schilling Summary: The discussion shifts to Jeremiah Ostriker, who theorized that spherical halos of unseen matter are necessary to keep rotating galaxies stable. Vera Rubin an
04 Apr 2026
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2. Headline: Galactic Stability and the Proof of the Halo Guest Author:Govert Schilling Summary: The discussion shifts to Jeremiah Ostriker, who theor...
S8 Ep692: 1. Headline: The Century-Long Hunt for Invisible Matter Begins Guest Author: Govert Schilling Summary: Govert Schilling discusses the historical origins of dark matter, starting with Jacobus Kapteyn, who coined the term in 1922. The conversation explores
04 Apr 2026
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1. Headline: The Century-Long Hunt for Invisible Matter Begins Guest Author: Govert Schilling Summary:Govert Schilling discusses the historical origin...
S8 Ep691: STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING JEFF BLISS AND MICHAEL VLAHOS, FRIDAY 4-3-2026.
04 Apr 2026
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STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING JEFF BLISS AND MICHAEL VLAHOS, FRIDAY 4-3-2026. 1550 ANTONY SENDS SOLDIERS TO FETCH CICERO ...
S8 Ep690: JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW SCHEDULE, FRIDAY 4-3-2026 1969 APOLLO 10
04 Apr 2026
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JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW SCHEDULE, FRIDAY 4-3-20261969 APJOHN BATCHELOR SHOW SCHEDULE, FRIDAY 4-3-20261969 APOLLO 101. LAS VEGAS TOURISM AND PRODUCTION HU...
S8 Ep689: 16. HARNESSING AI TOOLS FOR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY GUEST: Gene Marks Gene Marks highlights how small businesses can use AI tools like Legal Zoom for automated services and Microsoft 365 Copilot for productivity. He emphasizes the importance of employee
04 Apr 2026
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16. HARNESSING AI TOOLS FOR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY GUEST: Gene Marks Gene Marks highlights how small businesses can use AI tools like Legal Zoom for au...
S8 Ep689: 15. SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMICS AND LABOR CHALLENGES GUEST: Gene Marks Gene Marks discusses job data revisions, the rise of gas prices, and the "Buy Now, Pay Later" retail trend. He also explores the difficulties small businesses face with H-1B visas and COV
04 Apr 2026
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15. SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMICS AND LABOR CHALLENGES GUEST: Gene Marks Gene Marks discusses job data revisions, the rise of gas prices, and the "Buy Now,...
S8 Ep689: 14. NUCLEAR PROLIFERATION RISKS AT BUSHEHR REACTOR GUEST: Henry Sokolski Henry Sokolski discusses the security risks at Iran’s Bushehr reactor, which contains 210 tons of spent fuel with weapons-usable plutonium. He stresses the urgent need for real-time
04 Apr 2026
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14. NUCLEAR PROLIFERATION RISKS AT BUSHEHR REACTORGUEST: Henry Sokolski Henry Sokolski discusses the security risks at Iran’s Bushehr reactor, which...
S8 Ep689: 13. THE TRANSFORMATION OF MODERN DRONE WARFARE GUEST: Henry Sokolski Henry Sokolski explores the evolution of warfare in Ukraine, highlighting the strategic use of Starlink and decentralized drone procurement. He also notes how AI-powered targeting from P
04 Apr 2026
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13. THE TRANSFORMATION OF MODERN DRONE WARFAREGUEST: Henry Sokolski Henry Sokolski explores the evolution of warfare in Ukraine, highlighting the stra...
S8 Ep689: 12. PRESERVING THE MEMORY OF CIVIL WAR DEAD GUEST: Fitzhugh Brundage Fitzhugh Brundage explains the uneven history of Civil War mass graves and the creation of Andersonville National Cemetery. Clara Barton played a key role in identifying the 13,000 Union
04 Apr 2026
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12. PRESERVING THE MEMORY OF CIVIL WAR DEAD GUEST: Fitzhugh Brundage Fitzhugh Brundage explains the uneven history of Civil War mass graves and the cr...
S8 Ep689: 11. ANDERSONVILLE’S HORRORS AND POST-WAR JUSTICE GUEST: Fitzhugh Brundage The horrific conditions at Andersonville were documented by photographer Andrew Riddle, showing extreme starvation and disease. After the war, commandant Henry Wirz was prosecuted f
04 Apr 2026
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11. ANDERSONVILLE’S HORRORS AND POST-WAR JUSTICE GUEST: Fitzhugh Brundage The horrific conditions at Andersonville were documented by photographer ...
S8 Ep689: 10. AFRICAN AMERICAN PRISONERS IN THE CIVIL WAR GUEST: Fitzhugh Brundage Fitzhugh Brundage details the harrowing experiences of black Union soldiers like Isaac Gaskins, who were enslaved by the Confederacy after capture. These men were often forced into l
03 Apr 2026
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10. AFRICAN AMERICAN PRISONERS IN THE CIVIL WARGUEST: Fitzhugh Brundage Fitzhugh Brundage details the harrowing experiences of black Union soldiers li...
S8 Ep689: 9. THE EMERGENCE OF CIVIL WAR PRISON CAMPS GUEST: Fitzhugh Brundage Fitzhugh Brundage discusses the creation of prisons like Andersonville and Point Lookout after the breakdown of prisoner exchanges. The Confederacy established Andersonville in Georgia to
03 Apr 2026
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9. THE EMERGENCE OF CIVIL WAR PRISON CAMPS GUEST: Fitzhugh Brundage Fitzhugh Brundage discusses the creation of prisons like Andersonville and Point L...
S8 Ep688: 8. ASTRONOMICAL DISCOVERIES AND PLANETARY SCIENCE GUEST: Bob Zimmerman The Reuben Telescope has discovered 11,000 new asteroids, including near-Earth objects. Bob Zimmerman also explains Saturn’s warped magnetic field and the need for new orbiters to
03 Apr 2026
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8. ASTRONOMICAL DISCOVERIES AND PLANETARY SCIENCE GUEST: Bob Zimmerman The Reuben Telescope has discovered 11,000 new asteroids, including near-Earth ...
S8 Ep688: 7. SPACE EXPLORATION AND CORPORATE RIVALRY GUEST: Bob Zimmerman Bob Zimmerman critiques the Artemis 2 mission design and the high costs of the SLS rocket,. He also discusses the legal disputes between SpaceX and Amazon regarding satellite orbits. (7)
03 Apr 2026
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7. SPACE EXPLORATION AND CORPORATE RIVALRY GUEST: Bob Zimmerman Bob Zimmerman critiques the Artemis 2 mission design and the high costs of the SLS roc...
S8 Ep688: 6. ITALIAN FOOTBALL AND EASTER TRADITIONS GUEST: Lorenzo Fiori Lorenzo Fiori addresses the Italian national team’s failure to qualify for the World Cup and calls for reform. He also shares a traditional Easter cake recipe featuring puff pastry and chard.
03 Apr 2026
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6. ITALIAN FOOTBALL AND EASTER TRADITIONS GUEST: Lorenzo Fiori Lorenzo Fiori addresses the Italian national team’s failure to qualify for the World...
S8 Ep688: 5. PENNSYLVANIA ECONOMY AND TRADITIONS GUEST: Jim McTague Jim McTague reports sharp gas price increases in Lancaster County, affecting local budgets,. Meanwhile, local churches see robust sales of peanut butter chocolate eggs, and trout fishing season beg
03 Apr 2026
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5. PENNSYLVANIA ECONOMY AND TRADITIONS GUEST: Jim McTague Jim McTague reports sharp gas price increases in Lancaster County, affecting local budgets,...
S8 Ep688: 4. POLITICAL IMPACT OF EPSTEIN FILES GUEST: Richard Epstein Richard Epstein discusses the resignation of Pam Bondi and the threat posed by the Jeffrey Epstein files. These documents create political risk through guilt by association for many high-profile
03 Apr 2026
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4. POLITICAL IMPACT OF EPSTEIN FILES GUEST: Richard Epstein Richard Epstein discusses the resignation of Pam Bondi and the threat posed by the Jeffrey...
S8 Ep688: 3. LEGAL HISTORY OF BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP GUEST: Richard Epstein Richard Epstein analyzes the 14th Amendment and early naturalization acts, emphasizing that citizenship originally required renouncing foreign allegiances,,. He argues that the term "domici
03 Apr 2026
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3. LEGAL HISTORY OF BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP GUEST: Richard Epstein Richard Epstein analyzes the 14th Amendment and early naturalization acts, emphasizi...
S8 Ep688: 2. CALIFORNIA'S JUNGLE PRIMARY SYSTEM GUEST: Jeff Bliss Jeff Bliss explains how California's "jungle primary" splits the Democratic vote, benefiting Republican candidates,. Governor Gavin Newsom remains focused on a potential presidential run rather than
03 Apr 2026
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2. CALIFORNIA'S JUNGLE PRIMARY SYSTEM GUEST: Jeff Bliss Jeff Bliss explains how California's "jungle primary" splits the Democratic vote, benefiting ...
S8 Ep688: 1. LAS VEGAS SPRING BREAK EVOLUTION GUEST: Jeff Bliss Jeff Bliss describes Las Vegas as a premier spring break destination for college students, replacing Palm Springs. The city offers free concerts and lowered prices, attracting thousands of visitors for
03 Apr 2026
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1. LAS VEGAS SPRING BREAK EVOLUTION GUEST: Jeff Bliss Jeff Bliss describes Las Vegas as a premier spring break destination for college students, repl...
S8 Ep687: PREVIEW FOR LATER. GUESTS: John Batchelor and Gene Marks. SUMMARY: Gene Marks discusses restored Small Business Administration grants for STEM startups. These programs, providing up to $100,000, are designed to fund small technology firms working on innov
03 Apr 2026
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PREVIEW FOR LATER. GUESTS: John Batchelor and Gene Marks. SUMMARY: Gene Marks discusses restored Small Business Administration grants for STEM startup...
S8 Ep686: PREVIEW FOR LATER. GUESTS: John Batchelor and Jeff Bliss. SUMMARY: John Batchelor and Jeff Bliss discuss the failed attempt to film a *Baywatch* revival in Venice Beach. Production moved due to high taxes, excessive regulations, and safety concerns regard
03 Apr 2026
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PREVIEW FOR LATER. GUESTS: John Batchelor and Jeff Bliss. SUMMARY: John Batchelor and Jeff Bliss discuss the failed attempt to film a *Baywatch* reviv...
S8 Ep686: PREVIEW FOR LATER. GUESTS: John Batchelor and Professor Fitzhugh Brundage. SUMMARY: John Batchelor and Professor Fitzhugh Brundage examine 16 rare photographs of the Andersonville Civil War prison camp. Taken by Andrew Riddle, these images became iconic t
03 Apr 2026
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PREVIEW FOR LATER. GUESTS: John Batchelor and Professor Fitzhugh Brundage. SUMMARY: John Batchelor and Professor Fitzhugh Brundage examine 16 rare pho...
S8 Ep686: PREVIEW FOR LATER. GUESTS: John Batchelor and Bob Zimmerman. SUMMARY: John Batchelor and Bob Zimmerman criticize the Artemis 2 mission design as inefficient and lacking a clear plan. They compare it unfavorably to the Apollo program, noting the SLS rocket
03 Apr 2026
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PREVIEW FOR LATER. GUESTS: John Batchelor and Bob Zimmerman. SUMMARY: John Batchelor and Bob Zimmerman criticize the Artemis 2 mission design as ineff...
S8 Ep685: PREVIEW FOR LATER. GUESTS: John Batchelor and Professor Richard Epstein. SUMMARY: John Batchelor and Richard Epstein discuss Supreme Court oral arguments regarding birthright citizenship. Epstein predicts the court will uphold statutes for illegal aliens'
03 Apr 2026
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PREVIEW FOR LATER. GUESTS: John Batchelor and Professor Richard Epstein. SUMMARY: John Batchelor and Richard Epstein discuss Supreme Court oral argume...
S8 Ep685: PREVIEW FOR LATER. GUESTS: John Batchelor and Henry Sokolski. SUMMARY: John Batchelor and Henry Sokolski analyze how modern warfare in Ukraine, characterized by inexpensive drones and robotic systems, was largely unanticipated. They highlight the signific
03 Apr 2026
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PREVIEW FOR LATER. GUESTS: John Batchelor and Henry Sokolski. SUMMARY: John Batchelor and Henry Sokolski analyze how modern warfare in Ukraine, charac...
S8 Ep684: STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING SIMON CONSTABLE, JIM MCTAGUE, SNSTOL LIEVRN, THURSDAY 4-2-2026. 1654
03 Apr 2026
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STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING SIMON CONSTABLE, JIM MCTAGUE, SNSTOL LIEVRN, THURSDAY 4-2-2026.1654This transcript from Th...
S8 Ep684: 1. Anatol Lieven analyzes President Trump’s response to the Iran conflict and rising energy prices. He discusses NATO's internal divisions as European allies prioritize local economic interests and geographic proximity over American strategy.,, (1) 2. An
03 Apr 2026
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JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW SCHEDULE 4-2-202618611. Anatol Lieven analyzes President Trump’s response to the Iran conflict and rising energy prices. He dis...
S8 Ep683: 16. Kevin Frazier and Thaddeus McCotterexplore the relational aspects of AI and its influence on youth. They contrast AIsubscription models with social media’s engagement-driven algorithms, emphasizing the need for AI literacy.,, (16)
03 Apr 2026
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16. Kevin Frazier and Thaddeus McCotterexplore the relational aspects of AI and its influence on youth. They contrast AIsubscription models with socia...
S8 Ep683: 15. Kevin Frazier and Thaddeus McCotter advocate for embracing artificial intelligence as a governance tool. They discuss state-level regulatory hurdles, the rise of a "portfolio economy," and the necessity of educating families on responsible use.,, (15)
03 Apr 2026
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15. Kevin Frazier and Thaddeus McCotter advocate for embracing artificial intelligence as a governance tool. They discuss state-level regulatory hurd...
S8 Ep683: 14. Jim McTague and Simon Constable analyze UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s response to the Middle East crisis. They discuss Britain’s limited military capacity and inflammatory newspaper claims regarding drone warfare and minesweeping capabilities.,, (1
03 Apr 2026
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14. Jim McTague and Simon Constable analyze UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s response to the Middle East crisis. They discuss Britain’s limited mi...
S8 Ep683: 13. Jim McTague and Simon Constable report on rising global commodity prices, including Brent crude and diesel. They discuss the impact of the Iran conflict on fertilizer supplies and the resulting economic strain.,,, (13)
03 Apr 2026
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13. Jim McTague and Simon Constable report on rising global commodity prices, including Brent crude and diesel. They discuss the impact of the Iran c...
S8 Ep683: 12. Fitzhugh Brundage analyzes the Lieber Code, which codified the humane treatment of prisoners of war. He discusses the "military necessity" loophole and the Confederacy’s rejection of these Union-led regulations as illegitimate.,, (12)
03 Apr 2026
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12. Fitzhugh Brundage analyzes the Lieber Code, which codified the humane treatment of prisoners of war. He discusses the "military necessity" loophol...
S8 Ep683: 11. Fitzhugh Brundage examines Civil War prison administrators John Winder and William Hoffman. He details the harsh conditions at Libby Prison and Hoffman’s focus on extreme cost-saving measures at the expense of prisoner welfare.,, (11)
03 Apr 2026
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11. Fitzhugh Brundage examines Civil War prison administrators John Winder and William Hoffman. He details the harsh conditions at Libby Prison and Ho...
S8 Ep683: 10. Fitzhugh Brundage explains the Dix-Hill cartel and the historical evolution of prisoner exchanges. He describes the system of parole and the specific calculus used to swap soldiers of varying ranks to ensure fairness.,, (10)
03 Apr 2026
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10. Fitzhugh Brundage explains the Dix-Hill cartel and the historical evolution of prisoner exchanges. He describes the system of parole and the speci...
S8 Ep683: 9. Fitzhugh Brundage recounts the capture of black Union sailors and the subsequent halt of Civil War prisoner exchanges. He explains how the Emancipation Proclamation transformed the war’s legal status and the humanitarian treatment.,, (9)
03 Apr 2026
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9. Fitzhugh Brundage recounts the capture of black Union sailors and the subsequent halt of Civil War prisoner exchanges. He explains how the Emancip...
S8 Ep682: 8. Evan Ellis previews Peru’s upcoming presidential election and a closely contested race in Brazil. He discusses how corruption scandals are impacting Lula da Silva’s popularity against Flavio Bolsonaro, representing their fathers' legacies. (8)
02 Apr 2026
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8. Evan Ellis previews Peru’s upcoming presidential election and a closely contested race in Brazil. He discusses how corruption scandals are i...
S8 Ep682: 7. Evan Ellis evaluates a Russian oil delivery to Cuba and potential backroom negotiations with the Trump administration. He also analyzes the normalization of Venezuela’s Delcy Rodriguez amid efforts toward political transition. (7)
02 Apr 2026
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7. Evan Ellis evaluates a Russian oil delivery to Cuba and potential backroom negotiations with the Trumpadministration. He also analyzes the normaliz...
S8 Ep682: 6. Evan Ellis discusses Brazilian President Lula’s push for former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet to lead the UN. He contrasts Chile’s ideological shifts between social-focused leftism and pro-market right-wing policies. (6)
02 Apr 2026
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6. Evan Ellis discusses Brazilian President Lula’s push for former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet to lead the UN. He contrasts Chile’s ideolo...
S8 Ep682: 5. Professor Evan Ellis details the inauguration of Chile’s conservative President Jose Antonio Kast. He examines Kast’s challenges with organized crime, immigration, and maintaining US relations while managing deep economic dependence on China. (5)
02 Apr 2026
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5. Professor Evan Ellis details the inauguration of Chile’s conservative President Jose Antonio Kast. He examines Kast’s challenges with organized...
S8 Ep682: 4. Josh Rogin analyzes Europe’s lagging defense spending and Ukraine’s burgeoning drone industry. He discusses American drone development challenges, restrictive ITAR regulations, and the competitive race with China over manufacturing-focused AI technolog
02 Apr 2026
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4. Josh Rogin analyzes Europe’s lagging defense spending and Ukraine’s burgeoning drone industry. He discusses American drone development challeng...
S8 Ep682: 3. Josh Rogin reports on the Hill and Valley Forum, where Silicon Valley tech leaders and Washington officials discuss defense modernization. They address bureaucratic hurdles and China’s manufacturing lead in critical technologies. (3)
02 Apr 2026
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3. Josh Rogin reports on the Hill and Valley Forum, where Silicon Valley tech leaders and Washington officials discuss defense modernization. They add...
S8 Ep682: 2. Anatol Lieven explores Ukraine’s new business model selling drone expertise to the Gulf. He notes the merging of global conflicts, Russia’s intelligence support for Iran, and China’s cautious but influential economic role. (2)
02 Apr 2026
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2. Anatol Lieven explores Ukraine’s new business model selling drone expertise to the Gulf. He notes the merging of global conflicts, Russia’s int...
S8 Ep682: 1. Anatol Lieven discusses President Trump’s response to the Iran conflict and rising energy prices. He analyzes NATO's fragmenting unity as European allies refuse military participation and prioritize economic interests over American strategy. (1)
02 Apr 2026
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1. Anatol Lieven discusses President Trump’s response to the Iran conflict and rising energy prices. He analyzes NATO's fragmenting unity as Europea...
S8 Ep681: Fitz Hugh Brundage explores the brutal evolution of Civil War prisons, detailing how Richmond's tobacco warehouses like Libby Prison became infamous sites of suffering that eventually informed the standards of the Geneva Convention. (1)
02 Apr 2026
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Fitzhugh Brundage explores the brutal evolution of Civil War prisons, detailing how Richmond's tobacco warehouses like Libby Prison became infamous s...
S8 Ep681: Kevin Frazier addresses the disruptive potential of AI in childhood development, warning that early digital relationships can replace human mentors. He advocates for empowering parentsto manage these new family dynamics through education. (3)
02 Apr 2026
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Kevin Frazier addresses the disruptive potential of AI in childhood development, warning that early digital relationships can replace human mentors. ...
S8 Ep681: Josh Rogin cautions against a technocracy, arguing that Silicon Valley leaders cannot replace national security professionals. He emphasizes that the government must set policy, ensuring that technology serves democratic roles rather than dictating them.
02 Apr 2026
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Josh Rogin cautions against a technocracy, arguing that Silicon Valley leaders cannot replace national security professionals. He emphasizes that the...
S8 Ep680: Josh Rogin describes a high-stakes AI competitionwhere the U.S. leads in innovation and Large Language Models, while Chinadominates in robotic factory automation and manufacturing scale. The U.S. faces hurdles such as ITAR regulations, which can restrict
02 Apr 2026
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Josh Rogin describes a high-stakes AI competitionwhere the U.S. leads in innovation and Large Language Models, while Chinadominates in robotic factor...
S8 Ep680: Evan Ellis explores Chile’s shifting political landscape, noting a pendulum swing from the center-left to the far-left, and now back toward the right due to frustrations with economic stagnationand organized crime. Despite these political frustrations, th
02 Apr 2026
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Evan Ellis explores Chile’s shifting political landscape, noting a pendulum swing from the center-left to the far-left, and now back toward the rig...
S8 Ep680: Anatol Lieven discusses the implications of the U.S. potentially leaving NATO. He notes that while a full withdrawal would require Senate approval, a hostile administration could still undermine the alliance by cutting intelligence sharing or halting the
02 Apr 2026
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Anatol Lieven discusses the implications of the U.S. potentially leaving NATO. He notes that while a full withdrawal would require Senate approval, a...
S8 Ep679: STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SGOW, FEATURING GORDON CHANG, VICTORIS COATES, JIM HOLMES, CHARLES BURTON, 4-1-2016. 1920R
02 Apr 2026
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STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SGOW, FEATURING GORDON CHANG, VICTORIS COATES, JIM HOLMES, CHARLES BURTON, 4-1-2016.1920In this transcript...
S8 Ep678: SHOW SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 4-1-2026. 1602 DUTCH REPUBLIC
02 Apr 2026
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SHOW SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 4-1-2026.1602 DUTCH REPUBLIC1. HEADLINE: China's Strategic Role in Global and Middle Eastern Conflicts GUEST: Vict...
S8 Ep677: 16. HEADLINE: Alleged Long-Term Financial Ties Between Trump and Russian Intelligence GUEST: Craig Unger SUMMARY: Craig Unger discusses alleged ties between Donald Trump and Russian intelligence dating back to the 1980s. He claims the Russian mafia u
02 Apr 2026
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16. HEADLINE: Alleged Long-Term Financial Ties Between Trump and RussianIntelligence GUEST: Craig Unger SUMMARY: Craig Unger discusses alleged ties be...
S8 Ep677: 15. HEADLINE: Re-examining Russian Interference in the 2016 U.S. Election GUEST: Craig Unger SUMMARY: Journalist Craig Unger reviews the events of October 7, 2016, involving DHS warnings of Russian hacking and the release of the Access Hollywood tape. He
02 Apr 2026
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15. HEADLINE: Re-examining RussianInterference in the 2016 U.S. ElectionGUEST: Craig Unger SUMMARY: Journalist Craig Unger reviews the events of Octob...
S8 Ep677: 14. HEADLINE: International Competition for a Permanent Base on the Moon GUEST: Douglas Messier, David Livingston SUMMARY: NASA plans to establish a permanent lunar base by 2036, facing competition from a joint Chinese-Russian program. Success relies on c
02 Apr 2026
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14. HEADLINE: International Competition for a Permanent Base on the Moon GUEST:Douglas Messier, David Livingston SUMMARY:NASA plans to establish a per...
S8 Ep677: 13. HEADLINE: NASA’s Artemis 2 Mission and the New Lunar Frontier GUEST: Douglas Messier, David Livingston SUMMARY: Douglas Messier details the upcoming Artemis 2 mission, the first crewed flight to the moon since 1972. The 10-day mission will test the Or
02 Apr 2026
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13. HEADLINE: NASA’s Artemis 2 Mission and the New Lunar Frontier GUEST:Douglas Messier, David Livingston SUMMARY:Douglas Messier details the upcomi...
S8 Ep677: 12. HEADLINE: Federal Reserve Policy and the Risks of Stagflation GUEST: John Cochrane SUMMARY: The Federal Reserve is adopting a "wait and see" approach to the current oil shock. Cochrane warns against repeating 1970s mistakes, such as credit controls or
02 Apr 2026
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12. HEADLINE: Federal Reserve Policy and the Risks of Stagflation GUEST: John Cochrane SUMMARY: The Federal Reserve is adopting a "wait and see" appro...
S8 Ep677: 11. HEADLINE: The Impact of War and Oil Shocks on Global Interest Rates GUEST: John Cochrane SUMMARY: Professor John Cochrane explains how oil shocks and inflation fears drive up long-term bond rates. He warns that bad policy responses, like price caps, c
02 Apr 2026
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11. HEADLINE: The Impact of War and Oil Shocks on Global Interest Rates GUEST:John Cochrane SUMMARY: Professor John Cochrane explains how oil shocks a...
S8 Ep677: 10. HEADLINE: Russia's Struggling Economy Amid Prolonged War and Sanctions GUEST: Michael Bernstam SUMMARY: Russia faces a looming recession, high inflation, and a structural contraction due to reduced investment. The government has nationalized private p
02 Apr 2026
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10. HEADLINE: Russia's Struggling Economy Amid Prolonged War and Sanctions GUEST: Michael Bernstam SUMMARY: Russia faces a looming recession, high in...
S8 Ep677: 9. HEADLINE: European Energy Dependency and the Shift Toward Russia GUEST: Michael Bernstam SUMMARY: Rising energy costs are driving political shifts in Germany and other EU nations toward re-engaging with Russian energy. Despite EU sanctions, Russia is p
02 Apr 2026
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9. HEADLINE: European Energy Dependency and the Shift Toward RussiaGUEST: Michael Bernstam SUMMARY: Rising energy costs are driving political shifts i...
S8 Ep677: 8. HEADLINE: Turkey’s Patronage of Hamas and Regional Security Concerns GUEST: Sinan Ciddi SUMMARY: Turkey maintains close ties with Hamas leadership, viewing them as a legitimate political movement rather than terrorists. Rumors also suggest Turkey may b
02 Apr 2026
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8. HEADLINE: Turkey’s Patronage of Hamasand Regional Security Concerns GUEST:Sinan Ciddi SUMMARY: Turkey maintains close ties with Hamas leadership,...
S8 Ep677: 7. HEADLINE: Turkey’s Diplomatic Strategy as a Mediator in the Iran War GUEST: Sinan Ciddi SUMMARY: President Erdogan seeks to mediate a ceasefire in the Gulf to protect Turkey's weak economy from rising oil prices. However, he also benefits from a weaken
02 Apr 2026
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7. HEADLINE: Turkey’s Diplomatic Strategy as a Mediator in the Iran War GUEST: Sinan Ciddi SUMMARY: President Erdogan seeks to mediate a ceasefire i...
S8 Ep677: 6. HEADLINE: Smuggling Operations Evading U.S. AI Chip Export Controls GUEST: Jack Bernham SUMMARY: An indictment reveals a massive operation smuggling $2.5 billion in Nvidia chips to China via Southeast Asia. Experts suggest closing loopholes that allow
02 Apr 2026
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6. HEADLINE: Smuggling Operations Evading U.S. AI Chip Export ControlsGUEST: Jack Bernham SUMMARY: An indictment reveals a massive operation smuggling...
S8 Ep677: 5. HEADLINE: National Security Implications of the Chinese Humanoid Robotics Industry GUEST: Jack Bernham SUMMARY: Jack Bernham explores China’s burgeoning humanoid robotics industry and its potential military applications. U.S. senators are moving to blo
02 Apr 2026
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5. HEADLINE: National Security Implications of the Chinese Humanoid Robotics Industry GUEST: Jack Bernham SUMMARY: Jack Bernham explores China’s bur...
S8 Ep677: 4. HEADLINE: Concerns Over U.S.-China Trade Talks and Forced Labor Enforcement GUEST: Charles Burton, Gordon Chang SUMMARY: Analysts express skepticism regarding upcoming trade negotiations between President Trump and Xi Jinping. They also criticize Canad
02 Apr 2026
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4. HEADLINE: Concerns Over U.S.-ChinaTrade Talks and Forced Labor Enforcement GUEST: Charles Burton, Gordon Chang SUMMARY: Analysts express skepticism...
S8 Ep677: 3. HEADLINE: Investigating Subversive Chinese Influence and Funding in America GUEST: Charles Burton, Gordon Chang SUMMARY: Charles Burton discusses billionaire Neville Roy Singum’s alleged role in funding radical organizations to subvert Western democrac
02 Apr 2026
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3. HEADLINE: Investigating Subversive Chinese Influence and Funding in AmericaGUEST: Charles Burton, Gordon ChangSUMMARY: Charles Burton discusses bil...
S8 Ep677: 2. HEADLINE: Naval Lessons from the Strait of Hormuz for Taiwan’s Defense GUEST: Jim Holmes, Gordon Chang SUMMARY: Professor Jim Holmes applies naval lessons from the Iran war to a potential Taiwan conflict. He emphasizes using geography for defense, prol
02 Apr 2026
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2. HEADLINE: Naval Lessons from the Strait of Hormuz for Taiwan’s DefenseGUEST: Jim Holmes, Gordon ChangSUMMARY: Professor Jim Holmes applies naval ...
S8 Ep677: 1. **HEADLINE: China's Strategic Role in Global and Middle Eastern Conflicts** **GUEST:** Victoria Coates, Gordon Chang **SUMMARY:** Experts discuss China’s strategic presence in global conflicts, including its reliance on Gulf oil and support for Russia.
02 Apr 2026
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1. HEADLINE: China's Strategic Role in Global and Middle Eastern ConflictsGUEST: Victoria Coates, Gordon ChangSUMMARY: Experts discuss China’s strat...
S8 Ep676: PREVIEW FOR LATER. Charles Burton discusses how individuals like Mr. Singum fund radical American protests to undermine government confidence. He explores the connections between these activist groups and Chinese state security apparatus seeking corrosive
01 Apr 2026
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PREVIEW FOR LATER. Charles Burton discusses how individuals like Mr. Singum fund radical American protests to undermine government confidence. He expl...
S8 Ep676: PREVIEW FOR LATER. Victoria Coates analyzes China's potential role in global conflicts. While possibly pressuring Russia over Ukraine, she argues China is an ineffective broker in the Gulf due to its bias toward Iranian interests. (3)
01 Apr 2026
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PREVIEW FOR LATER. Victoria Coatesanalyzes China's potential role in global conflicts. While possibly pressuring Russia over Ukraine, she argues China...
S8 Ep676: PREVIEW FOR LATER. Professor James Holmes applies lessons from the Gulf to a potential Taiwan conflict. He emphasizes that the U.S. needs to prolong any war to successfully assemble forces against China’s regional military advantages. (4)
01 Apr 2026
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PREVIEW FOR LATER. Professor James Holmes applies lessons from the Gulf to a potential Taiwan conflict. He emphasizes that the U.S. needs to prolong a...
S8 Ep676: PREVIEW FOR LATER. Douglas Messier explains Elon Musk’s strategic shift from Mars exploration toward NASA’s lunar missions. Driven by funding and contracts, SpaceX focuses on developing the reusable Super Heavy and Starship for moon landings. (5)
01 Apr 2026
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PREVIEW FOR LATER. Douglas Messier explains Elon Musk’s strategic shift from Mars exploration toward NASA’s lunar missions. Driven by funding and ...
S8 Ep675: PREVIEW FOR TONIGHT. Craig Unger details how Donald Trump first connected with KGB fronts in the 1980s. This relationship evolved into the Russian mafia laundering over a billion dollars in total through Trump real estate. (2)
01 Apr 2026
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PREVIEW FOR TONIGHT. Craig Ungerdetails how Donald Trump first connected with KGB fronts in the 1980s. This relationship evolved into the Russian mafi...
S8 Ep675: PREVIEW FOR TONIGHT. Sinan Ciddi discusses Turkey's intensive shuttle diplomacy and direct communication with Iran. Alongside Pakistan, Turkey is pressuring the incoming Trump administration to end regional warfare quickly while balancing influence across
01 Apr 2026
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PREVIEW FOR TONIGHT. Sinan Ciddidiscusses Turkey's intensive shuttle diplomacy and direct communication with Iran. Alongside Pakistan, Turkeyis press...
S8 Ep673: This broadcast transcript features a dialogue between John Batchelor and Thaddaeus McCotter regarding a series of interconnected global crises involving Iran, Russia, and Ukraine. The speakers analyze how Iranian aggression in the Strait of Hormuz serves
01 Apr 2026
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STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FRSTURING THSDDEUS MCCOTTER AND KEVIN FRAZIER, 3-31-20261838 MT. SINAI
S8 Ep674: SHOW SCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 3-31-2026 1705
01 Apr 2026
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c1. Judy Dempsey discusses the rising popularity of Germany’s AfD party, its anti-American stance, and growing pro-Russian sentiment driven by ener...
S8 Ep673: 16. Bob Zimmerman warns that political pressure is compromising safety for the Artemis 2 moon mission. He also reflects on Voyager 2’s historic images of Neptune and Hubble's observations of active black hole galaxies. (16)
01 Apr 2026
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16. Bob Zimmerman warns that political pressure is compromising safety for the Artemis 2 moon mission. He also reflects on Voyager 2’s historic imag...
S8 Ep673: 15. Bob Zimmerman contrasts NASA’s risky Artemis 2 mission with SpaceX’s successful reusable rocket program. He also reports on a secretive medical emergency on the ISS and China’s deep commitment to its space program. (15)
01 Apr 2026
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15. Bob Zimmerman contrasts NASA’s risky Artemis 2 mission with SpaceX’s successful reusable rocket program. He also reports on a secretive medica...
S8 Ep673: 14. Cleo Paskal discusses the critical role of the Diego Garcia military base and the legal risks involved in transferring the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius, which could complicate U.S. nuclear policy and regional security. (14)
01 Apr 2026
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14. Cleo Paskal discusses the critical role of the Diego Garcia military base and the legal risks involved in transferring the Chagos Archipelago to M...
S8 Ep673: 13. Cleo Paskal highlights China’s efforts to undermine U.S. relationships in the Central Pacific through corruption. She details new U.S. strategies to support local governments in Palau and the Marianas against illegal CCP activities. (13)
01 Apr 2026
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13. Cleo Paskal highlights China’s efforts to undermine U.S. relationships in the Central Pacific through corruption. She details new U.S. strategie...
S8 Ep673: 12. Gregory Copley previews King Charles III’s state visit to Washington, emphasizing its role in preserving the strategic alliance and common purpose between English-speaking nations despite political tensions between the Trump administration and London.
01 Apr 2026
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12. Gregory Copley previews King Charles III’s state visit to Washington, emphasizing its role in preserving the strategic alliance and common purpo...
S8 Ep673: 11. Gregory Copley critiques the removal of hereditary peers from the House of Lords, arguing the chamber has become a politicized "rubber stamp" for the Prime Minister rather than an independent house of review. (11)
01 Apr 2026
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11. Gregory Copley critiques the removal of hereditary peers from the House of Lords, arguing the chamber has become a politicized "rubber stamp" for ...