S8 Ep943: (11) Jeff McCausland analyzes the tense naval standoff between U.S. and Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz. Critics argue the administration failed to anticipate the blockade or effec...
S8 Ep943: (10) Steven Mazie examines the Supreme Court's recent ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, which has disrupted primary elections by allowing the elimination of majority-minority districts. Thi...
S8 Ep943: (9) Steven Mazie discusses Supreme Court challenges to birthright citizenship and the President's power over the Federal Reserve. Rulings could drastically redefine executive authority an...
S8 Ep943: (8) Evan Ellis previews Pope Leo's historic visit to South America, including his former missionary grounds. In Argentina, President Milei struggles with declining approval as Peronist op...
S8 Ep943: (7) Evan Ellis discusses legacies and alliances in Brazil, Venezuela, and Cuba, where Flavio Bolsonaro seeks U.S. alignment in Brazil, while the U.S. conducts military exercises near Vene...
S8 Ep943: (6) Evan Ellis examines electoral crossroads in Colombia and Peru, with Colombia facing a choice between leftist and pro-U.S. candidates in its upcoming election. In Peru, Keiko Fujimori ...
S8 Ep943: (5) Evan Ellis describes turmoil in Bolivia, where supporters of Evo Morales have blockaded La Paz, causing severe humanitarian shortages. These groups utilize military-style tactics to p...
S8 Ep943: (4) Josh Rogin examines upcoming Section 301 investigations that will address Chinese forced labor and dumping. Simultaneously, a critical shortage of magnets from China is impacting the ...
S8 Ep943: (3) Josh Rogin discusses the Trump-Xi summit, noting that the President's visit to Beijing featured major CEOs but yielded no new trade agreements. Both nations remain locked in a trade w...
S8 Ep943: (2) Anatol Lieven examines the struggle for UK Labour Party leadership, where Andy Burnham is the preferred candidate to replace Keir Starmer but must first win a by-election. The rising ...
S8 Ep943: (1) Anatol Lieven discusses Moscow's escalation and the future of Ukraine negotiations, noting that Russia has threatened targeted strikes on Ukrainian headquarters in Kyiv. High casualty...
S8 Ep941: Preview for Later Today: Evan Ellis describes the turmoil in Bolivia, where blockades by cocaleros and miners, driven by Evo Morales, have paralyzed La Paz in a narco-terrorist effort aim...
S8 Ep942: Preview for Later Today: Anatol Lieven analyzes the stalemate in Ukraine, highlighting the exhaustion of both populations and the political unpopularity of mass conscription, even as lead...
S8 Ep942: Preview for Later Today: Steven Mazie details the Supreme Court case Trump v. Barbara concerning birthright citizenship, discussing Trump's challenge to the 14th Amendment and an AI tool ...
S8 Ep942: Preview for Later Today: Jim McTague examines the hypothetical return of Tony Blair to lead Britain's Labour Party, questioning whether interest is genuine nostalgia or a reaction to Keir...
S8 Ep942: Preview for Later Today: Doug Messier describes NASA's innovative mission using robotic hoppers to survey the lunar South Pole, seeking water and potential sites for a future moon base th...
S8 Ep941: Preview for Later Today: Josh Rogin discusses the Trump administration's shift toward a foreign policy that favors dealing with strongmen and dictators over promoting democratic values, p...
S8 Ep940: SCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 5-27-26. APRIL 1900 OTTAWA.
S8 Ep939: STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING CHANG, FANELL, HOLT, BURTON, 5-27-26. 1901 PEKING.
S8 Ep938: Judy Dempsey discusses how the AfD has become Germany's leading political party by capitalizing on public anger over housing shortages and the government's handling of the wars in Iran...
S8 Ep938: Judy Dempsey examines how the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran distracts from Russian aggression in Ukraine and causes economic sluggishness in Germany. European allies feel jau...
S8 Ep938: Craig Unger discusses U.S. unreliability and the future of the NATO alliance, noting that under Trump, the United States is seen as an unreliable partner by allies like Finland, who fear ...
S8 Ep938: Craig Unger argues that Donald Trump has been a Russian intelligence asset since 1987. He highlights how Trump's first trip to the Soviet Union was followed by advertisements in U.S. news...
S8 Ep938: Bob Zimmerman reports that the Webb telescope has detected weather variations, including morning clouds, on a distant exoplanet. Additionally, images from Mars show parallel ridges that s...
S8 Ep938: Bob Zimmerman discusses the success of SpaceX's Starship 12 test, which demonstrated major design improvements, while NASA has effectively ended Boeing's role in manned missions to the IS...
S8 Ep938: Michael Bernstam examines the failure of Russia's Power of Siberia 2 pipeline deal, as Vladimir Putin left Beijing without securing the agreement while China shows no immediate need for t...
S8 Ep938: Michael Bernstam discusses the impact of Ukrainian drone strikes on the Russian oil market, noting that strikes on refineries and ports have forced Russia to export more crude oil at disc...
S8 Ep938: Charles Burton and Gordon Chang analyze China's strategic gain from prolonged conflict in the Middle East, with Beijing appearing content to allow the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz to ...
S8 Ep938: Charles Burton examines Canada's controversial economic pivot toward China, where Prime Minister Mark Carney is pursuing a strategic partnership that includes non-public security agreemen...
S8 Ep938: General Blaine Holt discusses Russian hypersonic threats and the shift to asymmetric drone warfare, noting Russia's threats of using weapons of mass destruction against Kyiv to warn Europ...
S8 Ep938: Captain James Fanell analyzes the Balikatan military exercise, which featured 17,000 troops and, for the first time, combat forces from Japan participating in counter-invasion training. T...
S8 Ep938: Jon Hartley proposes a new agreement modeled after the 1951 Accord that would separate the missions of the Federal Reserve and the Treasury. Under this plan, the Fed would focus strictly ...
S8 Ep938: Jon Hartley discusses the confirmation of Kevin Warsh as the new Federal Reserve Chairman, bringing a hawkish reputation focused on reducing the Fed's expanded balance sheet. Warsh advoca...
S8 Ep938: Cliff May examines the empty pageantry of the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing, where the high-profile ceremony produced no major deals regarding trade or artificial intelligence. Xi Jinping ma...
S8 Ep938: Cliff May discusses the deepening crisis in Cuba, where extreme food and electricity shortages have led officials to describe it as a failing state. However, the regime has reportedly rec...
S8 Ep937: Preview for Later Today: Judy Dempsey discusses the rising populist AfD party in Germany, highlighting its anti-Ukraine and anti-NATO stance. Influenced by East German pacifist traditions...
S8 Ep937: Preview for Later Today: Bob Zimmerman explains recurring leaks in the Zvezda module of the International Space Station. These stress-related cracks could lead to catastrophic failure, pr...
S8 Ep936: Preview for Later Today: Jim Fanell analyzes the Balikatan military exercises, highlighting Japan's historic participation alongside the Philippines. This collective demonstration of regi...
S8 Ep936: Guest: Blaine Holt General Blaine Holt discusses routine Russian nuclear threats and the U.S. military’s measured reaction. While such rhetoric is common, the U.S. closely monitors yearly...
S8 Ep935: Preview for Later Today: Cliff May discusses CIA Director John Ratcliffe's mission to Cuba, offering financial relief for their broken economy. The U.S. demands aid bypass the government ...
S8 Ep935: review for Later Today: Craig Unger examines Finnish fears regarding Russian aggression and Donald Trump's history with the Kremlin. He questions whether Trump would honor NATO's Article ...
S8 Ep934: SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 5-26-26. 1919 WILSON DINES IN SAN FRANCISCO ON HIS TREATY CAMPAIGNING THAT LED TO ILL HEALTH.
S8 Ep934: STREAMING MAKING OF JBS, FEATURING THADDEUS MCCOTTER, 5-26-26. 1919 VERSAILLES AFTERWARD.
S8 Ep933: Grant Newsham critiques the lack of clear war aims in the Iran conflict, noting that critical infrastructure remains largely untouched. He warns this perceived weakness sends a dangerou...
S8 Ep933: Thaddeus McCotter questions whether the US is conceding to Iran's nuclear program to prioritize energy prices. He also discusses Trump's successful primary strategy in shaping a loyalist ...
S8 Ep933: Joseph Sternberg details the political melodrama in London, focusing on Keir Starmer's leadership crisis and Labour's poor performance. He highlights the rise of Nigel Farage's Reform Par...
S8 Ep933: Joseph Sternberg analyzes the widening economic gap between a prosperous United States and a stagnating Europe. He identifies the European welfare state and low productivity as significan...
S8 Ep933: Gregory Copley praises King Charles III's leadership in maintaining national identity during political turmoil. He also discusses Prince William's preparation for the crown and critiques ...
S8 Ep933: Gregory Copley examines the political instability in Britain, where Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces significant unpopularity within his own party. He discusses the potential for a natio...
S8 Ep933: Gregory Copley previews the 2027 Nigerian presidential election, noting President Tinubu's likely run despite his health concerns. He contrasts Nigeria's relative calm with the revolution...
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