S8 Ep751: 6. Mary Kissel examines the stalling of Venezuela's transition by the Rodriguez family. She notes a significant regional shift toward right-of-center, pro-US governments in South America,...
S8 Ep751: 5. Mary Kissel reports on ceasefire talks between Israel and Hezbollah at the State Department. She discusses the US Navy's blockade on Iran and regional support for neutralizing Tehran's...
S8 Ep751: 4. Steve Yates critiques China's unsustainable plan to subsidize tech sectors to revive its economy. He highlights the strategic importance of Taiwan's semiconductor industry and its shif...
S8 Ep751: 2. General Blaine Holt suggests China may have allowed its satellite technology transfer to Iran to be discovered. He highlights the US Air Force's successful air campaign doctrine and im...
S8 Ep751: 1. Captain James Fanell discusses Iran using Chinese commercial satellites for targeting US bases. He notes the US Navy's successful and complete blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to press...
S8 Ep751: 3. Steve Yates analyzes Taiwan's security, noting that Beijing should be deterred by US displays of capability in Venezuela and Iran. He observes Taiwanese skepticism toward CCP dialogue ...
S8 Ep750: Preview for Later Today Jack Burnham discusses the security risks of Chinese tech companies, specifically Hikvision. He highlights its role as a top-tier PLA supplier and its use in surve...
S8 Ep750: Preview for Later Today Simon Constable examines the surging price of urea fertilizer, which has climbed twenty percent in a month. This spike, caused by shipping blockades, forces farmer...
S8 Ep750: Preview for Later Today Ken Croswell explores the discovery of rogue black holes traveling through the Milky Way. He discusses the catastrophic consequences for our solar system while not...
S8 Ep750: Preview for Later Today Jim Fanell analyzes reports that China provided satellite data to help Iran target American bases. He explores methods for neutralizing these threats through cyber...
S8 Ep749: Preview for Later Today Annie Fixler discusses Anthropic's new AI model capable of rapidly identifying software vulnerabilities. She warns that China is racing to develop similar technolo...
S8 Ep749: Preview for Later Today Mary Kissel reviews allegations that Venezuelan leaders are stalling a political transition following Nicolas Maduro's detention. They are likely waiting for a mor...
S8 Ep748: STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING GRANT NEWSHAM, 4-14-2026 1909 BRUSSELS.
S8 Ep747: SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 4-14-2026. 1874 MONET
S8 Ep746: Military Purges and the Taiwan Threat Guest: Gordon Chang and Piero Tozzi Piero Tozzi and Gordon Chang analyze Xi Jinping’s military purges, specifically the removal of General Zhang Y...
S8 Ep746: Military Purges and the Taiwan Threat Guest: Gordon Chang and Piero Tozzi Piero Tozzi and Gordon Chang analyze Xi Jinping’s military purges, specifically the removal of General Zhang Youxia
S8 Ep746: The Recurring Failures of Industrial Policy Guest: Veronique de Rugy Veronique de Rugy critiques the World Bank for endorsing industrial policies that failed in Japan and China. She warns...
S8 Ep746: Naval Capabilities and Resupplying Iran Guest: Grant Newsham Grant Newsham asserts the US Navy can successfully blockade Hormuz. However, he warns that China is flagrantly resupplying Ira...
S8 Ep746: King Charles III’s Strategic Diplomatic Visit Guest: Gregory Copley King Charles III will visit Washington to address Congress and repair ties between Donald Trump and Keir Starmer. Discu...
S8 Ep746: Failed Leadership Models and Australian Fuel Shortages Guest: Gregory Copley Gregory Copley critiques the Venezuelan model for Iranian political transitions while detailing Australia's fu...
S8 Ep746: Global Powers and the Iranian Clerical Collapse Guest: Gregory Copley Gregory Copley notes that while Russia gains oil revenue, China fears the collapse of Iran’s clerical government. Xi ...
S8 Ep746: trategic Management of Global Maritime Chokepoints Guest: Gregory Copley Gregory Copley argues the US has turned the Strait of Hormuz blockade into a strategic advantage. Managing the Red...
S8 Ep746: The Challenge of Iranian Nuclear Extraction Guest: Andrea Stricker Andrea Stricker discusses the technical difficulty of removing Iran’s 60% enriched uranium. Extracting fissile material ...
S8 Ep746: Dismantling Authoritarian Information Warfare Networks Guest: Ivana Stradner Ivana Stradner emphasizes dismantling Viktor Orban’s state-controlled information networks following his defea...
S8 Ep746: Ground Maneuvers and Diplomacy in Lebanon Guest: Jonathan Schanzer Jonathan Schanzer reports on Israel’s efforts to establish a security zone against Hezbollah. Simultaneously, the Lebane...
S8 Ep746: Implementing an Economic Siege on Iran Guest: Jonathan Schanzer Jonathan Schanzer details the US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. This strategic economic war aims to deprive the Ir...
S8 Ep746: German Populism and the Rise of the AfD Guest: Judy Dempsey Judy Dempsey details the rise of the AfD party in Saxony, fueled by nationalist fervor among young voters. Chancellor Friedrich...
S8 Ep746: Democratic Resurgence in Hungary Guest: Judy Dempsey Judy Dempsey highlights Peter Magyar’s victory over Viktor Orban, noting a massive turnout of young voters. Hungarians rejected syste...
S8 Ep746: California's Jungle Primary Chaos Guest: Elizabeth Peak Elizabeth Peak explains how Eric Swalwell’s withdrawal from the gubernatorial race creates a political vacuum. The jungle primary s...
S8 Ep746: The Resilience of the American Consumer Guest: Elizabeth Peak Elizabeth Peak and John Batchelor discuss the robust state of the US economy. Despite global conflict, consumer spending rema...
S8 Ep745: Preview for Later Today Judy Dempsey. Judy Dempsey discusses the rise of Germany's populist AfD party, noting a fervent, nationalistic rally in Magdeburg. This growing political movement,...
S8 Ep745: Preview for Later Today Colonel Grant Newsham. Grant Newsham explains how China benefits from US entanglement in Middle Eastern and Ukrainian conflicts. While acting as a peacemaker, Beij...
S8 Ep745: Preview for Later Today Elizabeth Peek. Elizabeth Peek examines political anxiety surrounding artificial intelligence and potential job losses. She suggests that restrictive regulations i...
S8 Ep745: Preview for Later Today Ivana Stradner. Ivana Stradner explores Viktor Orbán's shifting allegiance toward Vladimir Putin. By manipulating media and leveraging Russian influence operations...
S8 Ep745: Preview for Later Today Andrea Stricker. Andrea Stricker warns that Iran's highly enriched uranium must be extracted from mountain facilities. Following recent attacks, the regime is incr...
S8 Ep744: STREAMING MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING BILL ROGGIO AND JANATYN SAYEH, MONDAY 4-13-2026 The conflict with Iran has entered a critical phase as the U.S. prepares a naval bl...
S8 Ep743: SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 4-13-2026. 1979 WOMEN PROEST IN TEHRAN
S8 Ep742: 16. The Russian Mob and Political Kompromat. Craig Unger explores Viktor Orbán's long-standing ties to the Russian mafia and the FSB. He argues that both Orbán and Donald Trump have fun...
S8 Ep742: 15. Canada's Pivot Toward China. Conrad Black analyzes Prime Minister Mark Carney's efforts to strengthen trade with China amidst shifting relations with the US. While resource-rich Canad...
S8 Ep742: 14. Iraqi Militias as Iran's Strategic Reserve. Ahmad Shararwi discusses how Iraqi militias are fundraising to support Iran and Hezbollah. These groups serve as a strategic reserve for th...
S8 Ep742: 13. Ukraine's Easter Standoff and Prisoner Exchanges. John Hardie reports on Russian ceasefire violations during Orthodox Easter and significant prisoner exchanges. The removal of Viktor ...
S8 Ep742: 12. Viktor Orbán's Defeat and the European Center. Edmund Fitton-Brown analyzes the ousting of Hungary's Viktor Orbán by Peter Magyar as a victory for traditional democracy. This shift re...
S8 Ep742: 11. Escalation and Extortion in the Straits. Edmund Fitton-Brown discusses the US Navy's mission to counter Iranian extortion and clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump's big-stick st...
S8 Ep742: 10. Political Stagnation and Repression in Venezuela. Alejandro Peña Esclusa reports that the Rodriguez brothers maintain control in Venezuela by focusing on economic compliance while del...
S8 Ep742: 9. Peru's Shift to the Right. Alejandro Peña Esclusa reports on Peru's election, where right-wing candidates Kiko Fujimori and Rafael Lopez Aliaga are leading. This trend suggests a conti...
S8 Ep742: 8. Hezbollah's Inseparable Link to the Iranian Regime. David Daoud explains that Hezbollah is an essential extension of Iran's regional power, not a disposable proxy. Iran will likely fig...
S8 Ep742: 7. Operation Roaring Lion and Strikes on Beirut. David Daoud details the IDF's Operation Eternal Darkness, which targeted 100 Hezbollah sites in under ten minutes. The strikes hit densely...
S8 Ep742: 6. Regional Realignments and the Houthi Threat. Malcolm Hoenlein warns the Gulf States face extreme vulnerability as Iran threatens their infrastructure. The Houthis remain a strategic re...
S8 Ep742: 5. Holocaust Remembrance and the Iranian Ideology. Malcolm Hoenlein reflects on Yom HaShoah and rising global anti-Semitism. He discusses how Iran's radical ideology drives its leaders to...
S8 Ep742: 4. Identifying Iran's Hardline Five-Man Leadership. JANATYN SAYEH outlines Iran's core leadership, including Ghalibaf and Vahidi, who possess deep ties to internal repression and internat...
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