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S8 Ep791:   16. Guest: Cleo Paskal. Paskal reports on Super Typhoon Sinlaku&#39;s impact on US Pacific territories. She also discusses the fuel supply crisis in the Marshall Islands caused by the Strait of Hormuz closure. Finally, she details the withdrawal of a contro
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16. Guest: Cleo Paskal. Paskal reports on Super Typhoon Sinlaku&#39;s impact on US Pacific territories. She also discusses the fuel supply crisis in the Marshall Islands caused by the Strait of Hormuz closure. Finally, she details the withdrawal of a controversial UK deal to cede the strategic Chagos Islands to Mauritius. 16

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S8 Ep791: 15. Guest: Mary Anastasia O&#39;Grady. O&#39;Grady criticizes the stalled transition to democracy in Venezuela, noting the Rodriguez siblings are &quot;buying time&quot; for their criminal regime. Despite the capture of Maduro, corrupt officials remain in power. She highli
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15. Guest: Mary Anastasia O&#39;Grady. O&#39;Grady criticizes the stalled transition to democracy in Venezuela, noting the Rodriguez siblings are &quot;buying time&quot; for their criminal regime. Despite the capture of Maduro, corrupt officials remain in power. She highlights the ongoing threat to opposition leader Maria Corina Machado and the lack of US focus. 15
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14. Guest: Veronique de Rugy. De Rugy warns of a looming debt crisis, suggesting the US is passively choosing inflation over necessary spending cuts or tax hikes. She argues that fiscal credibility cannot be restored without reforming Medicare and Social Security, and recommends deregulating healthcare to increase supply and lower costs. 14
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S8 Ep791: 13. Guest: Craig Unger. Unger argues Vladimir Putin is the primary beneficiary of the Middle East conflict as rising oil prices bolster Russia&#39;s economy. He describes Donald Trump as a Russian &quot;asset&quot; whose interests align with Putin&#39;s. Additionally, he d
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13. Guest: Craig Unger. Unger argues Vladimir Putin is the primary beneficiary of the Middle East conflict as rising oil prices bolster Russia&#39;s economy. He describes Donald Trump as a Russian &quot;asset&quot; whose interests align with Putin&#39;s. Additionally, he discusses Melania Trump&#39;s unusual press conference denying Jeffrey Epstein connections. 13
1924 HOLLYWOOD AND HIGHLAND
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12. Guest: Eric Cline. Cline discusses the 1177 BC collapse of the globalized Late Bronze Age network due to drought, famine, and invasions. He emphasizes modern lessons from this collapse, including the need for innovation, resilience, and multiple backup plans to ensure societal survival when complex systems inevitably fail. 12
1928 HOLLYWOOD BLVD
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S8 Ep791: 11. Guest: Eric Cline. Using social network analysis, Cline maps connections between Bronze Age rulers, identifying messengers as critical &quot;power brokers&quot;. He notes the difficulty of identifying specific Pharaohs in the letters. Finally, he discusses the 
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11. Guest: Eric Cline. Using social network analysis, Cline maps connections between Bronze Age rulers, identifying messengers as critical &quot;power brokers&quot;. He notes the difficulty of identifying specific Pharaohs in the letters. Finally, he discusses the archaeological significance of Byblos and the need for future excavations once regional peace allows. 11
1924 HOLLYWOOD AND VINE
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10. Guest: Eric Cline. Cline explores the letters of Abdi-Heba, the ruler of Jerusalem, who balanced local conflicts while appealing to the Egyptian Pharaoh for military aid. The correspondence reveals a world of backstabbing vassal politics and frequent requests for gold, which Egypt occasionally sent as gilded wood. 10
1923 HOLLYWOOD AND VINE
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S8 Ep791: 9. Guest: Eric Cline. Archaeologist Cline discusses the Amarna letters, focusing on the prolific correspondence of Rib-Hadda of Byblos. He characterizes these ancient conflicts as proxy wars between the Hittites and Egyptians. Cline notes that the regiona
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9. Guest: Eric Cline. Archaeologist Cline discusses the Amarna letters, focusing on the prolific correspondence of Rib-Hadda of Byblos. He characterizes these ancient conflicts as proxy wars between the Hittites and Egyptians. Cline notes that the regional dynamics of 3,400 years ago strikingly mirror contemporary Middle Eastern geopolitical struggles.
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S8 Ep791: 8. Guest: Evan Ellis. Ellis reports Panama is seeing increased canal revenue due to Middle East instability, but faces Chinese retaliation for revoking a port concession. China is using economic leverage to punish Panama, pressuring major shipping compani
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S8 Ep791: 7. Guest: Evan Ellis. Ellis discusses a suspicious car crash in Chihuahua, Mexico, that killed four officials, including two CIA personnel. He also covers a diplomatic rift between the US and Brazil involving mutual expulsions of police liaisons, sparked 
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7. Guest: Evan Ellis. Ellis discusses a suspicious car crash in Chihuahua, Mexico, that killed four officials, including two CIA personnel. He also covers a diplomatic rift between the US and Brazil involving mutual expulsions of police liaisons, sparked by tensions over former President Bolsonaro and the 2022 election. 7
1920 BROWN DERBY
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S8 Ep791: 6. Guest: Evan Ellis. Ellis details spillover violence in Trinidad and Tobago, where drug flows and gangs necessitated a state of emergency. He addresses Venezuela&#39;s opposition leader Maria Corina Machado&#39;s delayed return to the country. Additionally, he 
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6. Guest: Evan Ellis. Ellis details spillover violence in Trinidad and Tobago, where drug flows and gangs necessitated a state of emergency. He addresses Venezuela&#39;s opposition leader Maria Corina Machado&#39;s delayed return to the country. Additionally, he discusses El Salvador&#39;s controversial mass trial of 486 alleged gang members. 6
1924 HOLLYWOOD AND CAHUENGA
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S8 Ep791: 5. Guest: Evan Ellis. Ellis examines Peru&#39;s political turmoil surrounding a multi-billion dollar F-16 deal. An interim leftist government attempted to delay payments, potentially seeking Russian or Chinese alternatives. Despite the resignation of two key 
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5. Guest: Evan Ellis. Ellis examines Peru&#39;s political turmoil surrounding a multi-billion dollar F-16 deal. An interim leftist government attempted to delay payments, potentially seeking Russian or Chinese alternatives. Despite the resignation of two key ministers in protest, the deal currently appears to be moving forward. 5
1914 HOLLYWOOD AND HIGHLAND
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S8 Ep791: 4. Guest: Titus Techera. Techera reviews Project Hail Mary, calling it a family-oriented film celebrating space exploration and &quot;manly professionalism&quot;. However, he highlights Hollywood&#39;s decline as streaming and private gaming erode the shared cinematic 
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4. Guest: Titus Techera. Techera reviews Project Hail Mary, calling it a family-oriented film celebrating space exploration and &quot;manly professionalism&quot;. However, he highlights Hollywood&#39;s decline as streaming and private gaming erode the shared cinematic experience. He notes that traditional &quot;boys&#39; fantasies&quot; have largely defected to digital platforms. 4
1910 DELONGPRE GARDEN PARTY
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S8 Ep791: 3. Guest: Grant Newsham. Retired Marine Colonel Newsham explains Japan&#39;s participation in the Balikatan combat exercises in the Philippines. This shift toward active military training under Prime Minister Takayichi aims to counter Chinese aggression. Beij
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3. Guest: Grant Newsham. Retired Marine Colonel Newsham explains Japan&#39;s participation in the Balikatan combat exercises in the Philippines. This shift toward active military training under Prime Minister Takayichi aims to counter Chinese aggression. Beijing strongly opposes this enhanced US-Japan defense link, fearing its combined strategic capabilities. 3
1905 HOLLYWOOD BLVD
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S8 Ep791: 2. Guest: Anatol Lieven. Lieven analyzes UK politics, characterizing Prime Minister Keir Starmer as a &quot;dead man walking&quot; due to record low popularity and scandals involving Lord Mandelson. Regarding Ukraine, he suggests they are achieving a qualified vict
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2. Guest: Anatol Lieven. Lieven analyzes UK politics, characterizing Prime Minister Keir Starmer as a &quot;dead man walking&quot; due to record low popularity and scandals involving Lord Mandelson. Regarding Ukraine, he suggests they are achieving a qualified victory by holding the line, though long-term survival is threatened by manpower and funding shortages. 2
1905 DELONGPRE MANSE
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1. Guest: Anatol Lieven. Lieven discusses the Middle East crisis, noting Russia benefits from rising oil prices while China fears global economic instability. Future concerns include potential US retaliation against Europe regarding Ukraine aid and Greenland, alongside upcoming tariff negotiations between President Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing. 1
1905 HOLLYWOOD HOTEL
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Preview: Eric Cline discusses the Amarna letters, revealing Bronze Age diplomacy and proxy wars between Egypt and the Hittites. He analyzes the interconnected network&#39;s collapse in 1177 BC, offering modern lessons on innovation.
1842
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S8 Ep790: Preview: Evan Ellis examines a mass trial of 486 gang members in El Salvador under the Bukele regime. Despite due process concerns and mistaken arrests, citizens support the crackdown to achieve unprecedented public safety.
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1625 SALVADOR
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S8 Ep790: Preview: Anatol Lieven discusses European fears regarding a potential Trump administration. Concerns include retaliatory cuts to Ukrainian military aid and intelligence, or extreme actions like seizing Greenland, which could shatter the NATO alliance.
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Preview: Anatol Lieven discusses European fears regarding a potential Trump administration. Concerns include retaliatory cuts to Ukrainian military aid and intelligence, or extreme actions like seizing Greenland, which could shatter the NATO alliance.
1912 OTTAWA
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Preview: Titus Techera explores how technology and shifting social habits transformed cinema from a communal theater experience to private viewing. He highlights social trends toward controlled environments and narratives that prioritize safety.

1930 HOLLYWOOD BOWL
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Preview: Mary O&#39;Grady provides a bleak assessment of Venezuela&#39;s economic transition. While phase one allowed supervised oil sales for essential imports, phase two&#39;s recovery efforts lack transparency and necessary structural reforms. The government&#39;s progress remains uncertain, as the U.S. oversight of funds hasn&#39;t been clear, casting doubt on recovery.
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STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING JAMES HOLMES, RICK FISHER,ALAN TONELSON, GORDON CHANG,4-22-2026.
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SCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 4-22-26.
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10. GUEST: Michael Bernstam. Michael Bernstam explains Russia&#39;s suspension of Kazakh oil flows to a Germanrefinery. This political maneuver is designed to punish Berlin for supporting Ukraine and influence upcoming regional elections in former East Germany. 10
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8. GUEST: Una Schneck and Charlie Detelich. Una Schneck and Charlie Detelich outline future Titan exploration plans. With an unlimited budget, they would deploy weather stations, buoys, and submarines to study the moon&#39;s methane lakes and complex hydrological cycle. 8
2019
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7. GUEST: Una Schneck and Charlie Detelich. Researchers Una Schneck and Charlie Detelich discuss modeling wind-driven waves on Titan and exoplanets. They explain how factors like low gravity and varying liquid properties create towering, slow-moving waves unlike those on Earth. 7
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6. GUEST: Ivana Stradner. Ivana Stradner explains Iran&#39;s use of AI-generated Lego videos for information warfare against the US. She encourages the American government to abandon risk aversion and launch its own offensive psychological influence operations. 6
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5. GUEST: Cliff May. Cliff May discusses historic Lebanon-Israel peace talks mediated by the US. He cautions that progress is limited as long as Hezbollah remains an armed Iranian proxy effectively turning Lebanon into an imperial colony. 5
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2016
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2015
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2. GUEST: Rick Fischer. Rick Fischer warns of China&#39;s militarization of the moon, describing how spent propulsion modules could be weaponized to strike US bases. He emphasizes the current lunar race as a high-stakes territorial land grab. 2
2011
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Preview: Charlie Detelich and Una Schneck investigate planetary waves, specifically on Titan, comparing its fossil fuel lakes to Lake Superior. They aim to observe wave-driven erosion on Titan&#39;s coastlines to understand unique planetary environments.
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Preview: Cliff May examines the Lebanon ceasefire, critiquing the lack of reciprocity from Iran&#39;s rulers. He notes that Hezbollah remains committed to Israel&#39;s destruction despite Israeli military efforts to secure its northern borders.
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Preview: Ivana Stradner analyzes how adversaries use social media platforms like X to launch influence operations against the West. She calls for greater risk tolerance and proactive strategies to counter these digital threats.
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S8 Ep785: Preview: Alan Tonelson argues that China has transitioned from a rival to an economic enemy. He advocates for the U.S. to increase tariffs and tighten export controls to protect vital global supply chain stability.
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Preview: Alan Tonelson argues that China has transitioned from a rival to an economic enemy. He advocates for the U.S. to increase tariffs and tighten export controls to protect vital global supply chain stability.
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Joel Kotkin examines California&#39;s tech sector, noting how high taxes and housing costs alienate workers. Additionally, AI&#39;s massive energy needs for data centers clash with the state&#39;s restrictive environmental and democratic policies.
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S8 Ep784: PREVIEW: Bob Zimmerman analyzes the failure of Blue Origin&#39;s New Glenn rocket, which grounds the vehicle and delays NASA&#39;s lunar landing timeline. This setback complicates testing for manned missions and competition with China.
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PREVIEW: Bob Zimmerman analyzes the failure of Blue Origin&#39;s New Glenn rocket, which grounds the vehicle and delays NASA&#39;s lunar landing timeline. This setback complicates testing for manned missions and competition with China.
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S8 Ep783: THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING THADDEUS MCCOTTER, 4-21-26 1940 WINSTON CHURCHILL
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THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING THADDEUS MCCOTTER, 4-21-26
1940 WINSTON CHURCHILL

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S8 Ep782: SCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 4-21-26.  1932 OTTAWA PARLIAMENT HILL
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SCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 4-21-26.
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S8 Ep781:     15. John Hardie explains Ukraine&#39;s innovative drone technology, including long-distance interceptors operated via Starlink. Drones cause approximately 80% of Russian casualties and protect pilots by moving them from the front lines. However, Ukraine s
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15. John Hardie explains Ukraine&#39;s innovative drone technology, including long-distance interceptors operated via Starlink. Drones cause approximately 80% of Russian casualties and protect pilots by moving them from the front lines. However, Ukraine still faces a severe manpower shortage that drones cannot fully resolve on their own. 15
1930 COUNCIL OF WORLD PARLIAMENTS
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S8 Ep781: 16. Ahmad Sharawi outlines the first phase of the Iran-Gulf conflict, where Tehran targeted energy infrastructure and airports in nine Arab states. These asymmetrical attacks aimed to destroy regional stability and economic confidence. Proximity left the 
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16. Ahmad Sharawi outlines the first phase of the Iran-Gulf conflict, where Tehran targeted energy infrastructure and airports in nine Arab states. These asymmetrical attacks aimed to destroy regional stability and economic confidence. Proximity left the UAE and Kuwait particularly vulnerable to these Iranian-led strikes. 16
1940  LONDON
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