The John Batchelor Show

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The John Batchelor Show is a hard news-analysis radio program on current events, world history, global politics and natural sciences. Based in New York City for two decades, the show has travelled widely to report, from the Middle East to the South Caucasus to the Arabian Peninsula and East Asia.

  1. STREAM THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 3-12-26 This transcript captures the preparatory and live segments of the *John Batchelor Show*, where the host and his guests navigate the complexities of modern technology and international trade

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    STREAM THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 3-12-26 This transcript captures the preparatory and live segments of the *John Batchelor Show*, where the host and his guests navigate the complexities of modern technology and international trade

    STREAM THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW3-12-261910 BRUSSELS CITY HALL HOTEL DE VILLEThis transcript captures the preparatory and live segments of the *John Batchelor Show*, where the host and his guests navigate the complexities of modern technology and international trade. The discussion begins with an analysis of artificial intelligence, weighing its potential to boost productivity against concerns regarding reliability, job displacement, and the necessity of human oversight. The dialogue then transitions to the Trump administration's tariff policies, which guest Richard Epstein criticizes as economically damaging and legally problematic due to the procedural uncertainty they create for businesses. Woven throughout the exchange are reflections on geopolitical instability, specifically focusing on the escalating conflict in the Middle East and its impact on global supply chains. Ultimately, the source highlights a shared sense of technological and political turbulence that defines the contemporary era. (1)

    59 min
  2. SHOW SCHEDULE THURSDAY 3-12-2026 1917 COTSWOLDS ENGLAND

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    SHOW SCHEDULE THURSDAY 3-12-2026 1917 COTSWOLDS ENGLAND

    SHOW SCHEDULE THURSDAY 3-12-20261917 COTSWOLDS ENGLAND 1. Mary Anastasia O’Grady (Wall Street Journal) discusses Iranian presence in Venezuela, focusing on war drones and agents with Venezuelan passports. She notes the U.S. recognition of Delcy Rodriguez as acting president while pursuing a democratic transition. (1) 2. Natalie Ecanow (Foundation for Defense of Democracies) examines Qatar’s "Special Watch List" designation for religious freedom abuses, specifically involving a Baha'i leader. She highlights the contradiction of Qatar hosting groups like Hamas while maintaining strategic U.S. partnerships. (2) 3. Jeff McCausland (CBS News) analyzes modern warfare’s reliance on drones and missiles, noting the lack of a clear U.S. strategy for the Iran conflict. He criticizes the administration’s poor messaging regarding tragic civilian casualties. (3) 4. Jeff McCausland (CBS News) discusses technology favoring defense in Ukraine and Iran through drones and GPS. He examines Iran’s asymmetric strategy targeting global supply chains and their willingness to fight a long attrition war. (4) 5. Evan Ellis (U.S. Army War College) details Panama’s port contract disputes with China and the transition to APM Terminals. He also discusses ongoing lawfare in Guatemala and the U.S. intention to return Haitian migrants despite local violence. (5) 6. Evan Ellis (U.S. Army War College) reports on rumored secret diplomacy between the U.S. and Cuba’s Castro family. He explains Cuba’s severe economic collapse and electricity crisis following the loss of subsidized oil from Venezuela. (6) 7. Evan Ellis (U.S. Army War College) discusses U.S. direct engagement with Venezuela’s leadership regarding oil and mining investments. He also analyzes shifting political trends in Colombia and Peru, where right-of-center candidates are gaining significant momentum. (7) 8. Evan Ellis (U.S. Army War College) notes cooled relations between Brazil's Lula and the U.S. due to Brazil’s foreign policy shifts toward the BRICS. He also analyzes the rise of conservative leader Jose Antonio Kast in Chile. (8) 9. Paul Thomas Chamberlain (Columbia University) recounts U.S. strategic calculations before Pearl Harbor, highlighting uncertainty about carrier technology. He describes the U.S. as a reluctant, "anti-colonial" empire facing imminent threats to its Philippine possessions and interests. (9) 10. Paul Thomas Chamberlain (Columbia University) identifies late 1942 as World War II’s turning point, citing Stalingrad, Guadalcanal, and North Africa. These battles signaled the rise of continent-spanning superpowers over traditional colonial empires in a new world order. (10) 11. Paul Thomas Chamberlain (Columbia University) analyzes the Casablanca and Cairo conferences, highlighting Roosevelt's strategies to keep Stalin as an ally. The U.S. promoted anti-colonialism and self-determination to establish a post-war liberal capitalist order dominated by American economy. (11) 12. Paul Thomas Chamberlain (Columbia University) examines Allied plans like Operation Ranke to contain Soviet influence as Germany neared collapse. Despite focusing on Europe, the U.S. successfully launched simultaneous offensive thrusts across the Pacific against the Japanese Empire. (12) 13. Anatol Lieven (Quincy Institute) discusses the Iran war’s impact, noting Russia’s benefits through increased energy profits and diverted Western air defenses. He criticizes the U.S. administration for failing to predict predictable Iranian retaliation against global energy supplies. (13) 14. Anatol Lieven (Quincy Institute) explores the resurgence of the "Great Game," detailing Israel's goal to dismantle the Iranian state. He argues that bombing will not break Iranian resistance and notes European reluctance to impose sanctions. (14) 15. Richard Epstein (Civitas Institute) criticizes President Trump’s trade policies and tariff investigations, arguing they cause severe domestic economic dislocation. He highlights the legal uncertainty businesses face regarding tariff refunds and the potential for prolonged litigation. (15) 16. Richard Epstein (Civitas Institute) discusses the Middle East war’s threat to niche commodities essential for high-end microchips. He critiques recent energy policies and emphasizes the difficulty of assessing military progress due to limited public information. (16)

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  3. 16. Richard Epstein (Civitas Institute) discusses the Middle East war’s threat to niche commodities essential for high-end microchips. He critiques recent energy policies and emphasizes the difficulty of assessing military progress due to limited pu

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    16. Richard Epstein (Civitas Institute) discusses the Middle East war’s threat to niche commodities essential for high-end microchips. He critiques recent energy policies and emphasizes the difficulty of assessing military progress due to limited pu

    16. Richard Epstein (Civitas Institute)discusses the Middle East war’s threat to niche commodities essential for high-end microchips. He critiques recent energy policies and emphasizes the difficulty of assessing military progress due to limited public information. (16)1900 BRUSSELS

    5 min
  4. 15. Richard Epstein (Civitas Institute) criticizes President Trump’s trade policies and tariff investigations, arguing they cause severe domestic economic dislocation. He highlights the legal uncertainty businesses face regarding tariff refunds and th

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    15. Richard Epstein (Civitas Institute) criticizes President Trump’s trade policies and tariff investigations, arguing they cause severe domestic economic dislocation. He highlights the legal uncertainty businesses face regarding tariff refunds and th

    15. Richard Epstein (Civitas Institute)criticizes President Trump’s trade policies and tariff investigations, arguing they cause severe domestic economic dislocation. He highlights the legal uncertainty businesses face regarding tariff refunds and the potential for prolonged litigation. (15)1900 BRUSSELS

    15 min
  5. 14. Anatol Lieven (Quincy Institute) explores the resurgence of the "Great Game," detailing Israel's goal to dismantle the Iranian state. He argues that bombing will not break Iranian resistance and notes European reluctance to impose sanctions. (14)

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    14. Anatol Lieven (Quincy Institute) explores the resurgence of the "Great Game," detailing Israel's goal to dismantle the Iranian state. He argues that bombing will not break Iranian resistance and notes European reluctance to impose sanctions. (14)

    14. Anatol Lieven (Quincy Institute)explores the resurgence of the "Great Game," detailing Israel's goal to dismantle the Iranian state. He argues that bombing will not break Iranian resistance and notes European reluctance to impose sanctions. (14) 1900 RUSSIA EMPIRE

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  6. 13. Anatol Lieven (Quincy Institute) discusses the Iran war’s impact, noting Russia’s benefits through increased energy profits and diverted Western air defenses. He criticizes the U.S. administration for failing to predict predictable Iranian retal

    18H AGO

    13. Anatol Lieven (Quincy Institute) discusses the Iran war’s impact, noting Russia’s benefits through increased energy profits and diverted Western air defenses. He criticizes the U.S. administration for failing to predict predictable Iranian retal

    13. Anatol Lieven (Quincy Institute)discusses the Iran war’s impact, noting Russia’s benefits through increased energy profits and diverted Western air defenses. He criticizes the U.S. administration for failing to predict predictable Iranianretaliation against global energy supplies. (13) 1876 PERSIA

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  7. 11. Professor Paul Thomas Chamberlain describes the Casablanca and Tehran conferences, where Allied leaders grappled with the realization that the Soviet Union would emerge as a dominant European power. He highlights Roosevelt’s anti-colonial vision,

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    11. Professor Paul Thomas Chamberlain describes the Casablanca and Tehran conferences, where Allied leaders grappled with the realization that the Soviet Union would emerge as a dominant European power. He highlights Roosevelt’s anti-colonial vision,

    12. Professor Paul Thomas Chamberlain details Allied contingency plans like Operation Rank, designed to rush airborne troops into Berlin to prevent the Red Army from occupying all of Europe if Germany collapsed suddenly. He explains that by 1944, Churchill was deeply concerned about Soviet dominance and sought to redirect Western forces into the Balkans or Mediterranean to protect Britishinterests. Despite these internal tensions, the U.S. demonstrated unprecedented superpower capability by launching simultaneous major offensives across both the Pacific and Europe. (12) 1942 TORCH AT CASABLANCA

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  8. 11. Professor Paul Thomas Chamberlain describes the Casablanca and Tehran conferences, where Allied leaders grappled with the realization that the Soviet Union would emerge as a dominant European power. He highlights Roosevelt’s anti-colonial vision,

    19H AGO

    11. Professor Paul Thomas Chamberlain describes the Casablanca and Tehran conferences, where Allied leaders grappled with the realization that the Soviet Union would emerge as a dominant European power. He highlights Roosevelt’s anti-colonial vision,

    11. Professor Paul Thomas Chamberlain describes the Casablanca and Tehran conferences, where Allied leaders grappled with the realization that the Soviet Union would emerge as a dominant European power. He highlights Roosevelt’s anti-colonial vision, which sought to replace imperial systems with a liberal capitalist order based on free trade and self-determination. Roosevelt’s outreach to Chiang Kai-shek in Cairo reflected his recognition of China as a future pillar of this new international framework, often managed in private and out of earshot of Winston Churchill. (11) 1942 STALINGRAD

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The John Batchelor Show is a hard news-analysis radio program on current events, world history, global politics and natural sciences. Based in New York City for two decades, the show has travelled widely to report, from the Middle East to the South Caucasus to the Arabian Peninsula and East Asia.

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