S8 Ep609: SHOW SCHEDULE 3-19-2026 1939 OKLAHOMA OILFIELDS, ROUSTABOUT FAMILY HOUSING 1. Gregory Copley Headline: The Strait of Hormuz and Global Energy Panic Copley analyzes the strategic fallout...
S8 Ep608: 16. Conrad Black Headline: Canada’s Commitment to Arctic Defense Black praises Prime Minister Mark Carney for prioritizing Arctic defense and military modernization. He notes that whil...
S8 Ep608: 15. Sadanand Dhume Headline: India’s Strategic Neutrality in the BRICS Grouping Dhume analyzes India’s unique position, balancing relationships with the U.S. and Israel against energy nee...
S8 Ep608: 14. Anatol Lieven Headline: NATO Disunity and Eastern European Hardliners Lieven highlights internal friction within NATO regarding Donald Trump’s isolationist rhetoric. While hardliners ...
S8 Ep608: 13. Anatol Lieven Headline: Seeking a Settlement in the Eurasia Crisis High energy prices are pressuring European nations like Belgium and Hungary to consider resuming trade with Russia. ...
S8 Ep608: 12. Edward J. Larson Headline: The Intellectual Shift Toward Republican Sovereignty Larson explores how 1776 transformed colonists into independent actors seeking republican governance ov...
S8 Ep608: 11. Edward J. Larson Headline: Washington’s Desperate Defense of New York Following the victory in Boston, Washington moved to defend New York against an overwhelming British force. Despi...
S8 Ep608: 10. Edward J. Larson Headline: Henry Knox’s Heroic Artillery Mission Larson recounts the daring winter transport of heavy cannons from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston. This strategic feat allo...
S8 Ep608: 9. Edward J. Larson Headline: The Bombardment of Norfolk: A Revolutionary Turning Point In January 1776, the Royal Navy’s attack on Norfolk, Virginia, destroyed civilian homes and convinc...
S8 Ep608: 8. Evan Ellis Headline: Chile’s Security Reforms Under President Kast President Jose Antonio Kast has prioritized border security and tackling organized crime since his inauguration. His ...
S8 Ep608: 7. Evan Ellis Headline: Crime and Political Instability in Latin America Violent spillover from drug trafficking affects the Colombia-Ecuador border, leading to significant casualties and...
S8 Ep608: 6. Evan Ellis Headline: Venezuela’s Oil Interests and Democratic Hopes While the Trump administration views Venezuela as a success, the Chvista regime remains entrenched through hardline ...
S8 Ep608: 5. Evan Ellis Headline: Cuba’s Energy Crisis Amidst Cold War Echoes Cuba suffers from nationwide blackouts as Russian oil shipments attempt to bypass U.S. surveillance. Ellis explores the...
S8 Ep608: 4. Gregory Copley Headline: British Political Turmoil and the Monarchy's Role King Charles III plans to attend America’s 250th anniversary despite potential diplomatic friction with Presi...
S8 Ep608: 3. Gregory Copley Headline: China’s Economic Paralysis and Naval Limitations China faces deep internal trouble, with growth expectations falling and Xi Jinping struggling to trust his mil...
S8 Ep608: 2. Gregory Copley Headline: Russia’s Energy Leverage and the Donbass Proposal Russia benefits significantly from rising oil prices and its desanctioned shadow fleet. Copley notes that som...
S8 Ep608: 1. Gregory Copley Headline: Global Energy Crisis and the Strait of Hormuz Copley discusses the strategic fallout of Iranian strikes on Qatari gas fields, causing energy prices to surge. H...
S8 Ep607: Conrad Black Conrad Black discusses Prime Minister Mark Carney’s commitment to defending the Northwest Passage with military investment. He highlights how pipeline project approvals serve...
S8 Ep607: Gregory Copley Gregory Copley explains King Charles’s intent to visit America’s 250th anniversary despite political friction. The King aims to prioritize the long-term UK-US alliance over...
S8 Ep607: Sadanand Dhume Sadanand Dhume outlines Narendra Modi’s foreign policy hierarchy, prioritizing the United States and Israel for defense. He notes India’s strategic energy dependence on Gul...
S8 Ep607: Ed Larson Ed Larson examines the 1770s transition of American colonists from subjects to citizens. He describes George Washington’s personal shift toward independence, concluding that arm...
S8 Ep607: Anatol Lieven Anatol Lieven discusses whether Germany might reconnect with Russian energy to save its economy. He argues that political reputations and established security stances make a...
S8 Ep606: STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW WITH ALAN TONELSON AND JIM MCTAGUE, 3-19-26 NOVEMBER 1932 The provided transcript features a discussion on the John Batchelor Show regard...
S8 Ep605: STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW WITH GORDON CHANG, STEVE YATES, JIM FANELL AND CHARLES BURTON. 1920 BRECKENRIDGE TEXAS The provided transcript from The John Batchelor Sho...
S8 Ep604: SHOW SCHEDULE 3-18-26 1900 OTTAWA
S8 Ep603: 16. Guest Bob Zimmerman explores archival space data on Uranus’s moons and the upcoming Apophis asteroid mission. He highlights the "Mothra" telescope in Chile as a prime example of pri...
S8 Ep603: 15. Guest Bob Zimmerman reports on the private space industry, highlighting SpaceX’s flight records and plans for orbital AI data centers. He also discusses startups in South Korea and Ge...
S8 Ep603: 14. Guest Peter Berkowitz outlines reforms for the Department of Defense, including cutting bureaucratic red tape and encouraging technological competition. He stresses the importance of ...
S8 Ep603: 13. Guest Peter Berkowitz discusses the book "Mobilize," which advocates for rebooting the American industrial base. He critiques central planning and argues the U.S. must leverage privat...
S8 Ep603: 12. Guest Cliff May defines Iranian interference in the Strait of Hormuz as an act of international piracy. He urges U.S. action to guarantee freedom of navigation, comparing the threat t...
S8 Ep603: 11. Guest Sinan Ciddi explains Turkey’s deployment of NATO Patriot systems after Iranian missile provocations. Turkey seeks to stay out of the war, preferring a weakened but stable Irania...
S8 Ep603: 10. Guest Michael Bernstam analyzes the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a narrow choke point currently controlled by Iran. He warns of a massive shipping traffic jam that will ...
S8 Ep603: 9. Guest Michael Bernstam details how Russia benefits from the Iran war, earning $150 million extra daily as oil prices soar. He explains that lifting sanctions on the shadow fleet signif...
S8 Ep602: 8. Guests Mariam Wahba and Natalie Ecanow address threats to the Strait of Hormuz by Iran. They emphasize the need for U.S. energy dominance and the role of the National Energy Dominanc...
S8 Ep602: 7. Guests Mariam Wahba and Natalie Ecanow discuss the International Union of Muslim Scholars, identifying it as a Muslim Brotherhood-aligned group. They describe the organization’s strate...
S8 Ep602: 6. Guest Simon Constable examines the political unpopularity of UK leadership and the debate over King Charles's upcoming U.S. visit. Constable argues the monarch should proceed to mainta...
S8 Ep602: 5. Guest Simon Constable reports on surging energy prices and diesel shortages in France. He addresses global inflation driven by shipping costs and the UK’s struggle to deploy naval supp...
S8 Ep602: 4. Guests Gordon Chang and Charles Burton discuss potential U.S.-China trade truces. Burton expresses skepticism regarding China’s reliability in fulfilling commitments and highlights the...
S8 Ep602: 3. Guest Charles Burton critiques Canada’s decision to import Chinese electric vehicles in exchange for tariff reductions. He warns of Chinese influence operations, security risks, and Ca...
S8 Ep602: 2. Guest Captain James Fanell analyzes China’s new AR2000 shipborne drone, describing it as a propaganda tool and signaling maneuver. He compares it to retired U.S. technology, noting pot...
S8 Ep602: 1. Guests Gordon Chang and Steve Yates discuss the postponement of the Trump-Xi summit. They examine Chinese negotiation tactics that prioritize theater over substance and Xi’s belief in ...
S8 Ep601: Preview for later. Sinan Ciddi discusses Turkey's strategic hedging in the Iran war. Erdogan prefers the Iranian regime's survival to prevent regional instability, mass migration, and dom...
S8 Ep601: Preview for later. Captain James Fanell compares the PLA Navy to the US Navy. While expanding, China’s fleet lacks the operational capacity for sustained bombing campaigns compared to Ame...
S8 Ep601: Preview for later. Mariam Wahba analyzes the Muslim Brotherhood’s hedging strategy. By condemning both Iran and the US-Israel coalition, the group seeks to win Arab hearts and minds by po...
S8 Ep601: Preview for later. Bob Zimmerman explains why the town of Starbase, Texas, may cancel its upcoming elections. With no challengers appearing for the incumbent SpaceX-affiliated officials, ...
S8 Ep600: Preview for later today. Simon Constable reports from France on skyrocketing energy prices fueled by the Iran war. With Brent crude up 50% and electricity soaring, diesel shortages and ec...
S8 Ep600: Preview for later today. Steve Yates discusses the postponement of President Trump’s summit with Xi Jinping in Beijing. Security concerns and military operations in the Middle East have d...
S8 Ep599: STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 3-17-2026. 1707 PERSIAN GULF This transcript from The John Batchelor Show features a detailed discussion between host John Batchelor and g...
S8 Ep598: SHOW SCHEDULE 3-17-26 ST PATRICK'S DAY 1950 STORK CLUB, HITCHCOCK AND LAMOUR
S8 Ep597: SEG 16: Craig Unger explores the legal and political consequences of the Epstein investigation. He notes growing Republican dissent and argues that while presidential immunity complicate...
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