The John Batchelor Show
Good evening. The show begins with the markets reacting abruptly to POTUS Trump's tariff threats...
May 28, 01:41 AM
Good evening. The show begins with the markets reacting abruptly to POTUS Trump's tariff threats...
1910 NYC FINANCIALS
CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR
FIRST HOUR 9:00-9:15 #MARKETS: What Data, Mr. Powell? Liz Peek, The Hill, Fox News and Fox Business
9:15-9:30 #ANTISEMITISM: 1,000 Pages of Harvard Unacceptable. #MARKETS: Liz Peek, The Hill, Fox News and Fox Business
9:30-9:45 1/2: #ISRAEL: Fog of Diplomacy, Gaza, Syria, Iran, Houthis. Jonathan Schanzer, FDD
9:45-10:00 2/2: #ISRAEL: Fog of Diplomacy, Gaza, Syria, Iran, Houthis. Jonathan Schanzer, FDD
SECOND HOUR 10:00-10:15 EU: Remains Ukraine Supporting. Judy Dempsey, Senior Scholar, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Berlin
10:15-10:30 BERLIN: Merz Speaks Hawkish. Judy Dempsey, Senior Scholar, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Berlin
10:30-10:45 RUSSIA: Restoring the South to North River Basins. Ekaterina Zolotova in Moscow, @GPFutures
10:45-11:00 RUSSIA: Putin Disregards Churchill, Praised Stalin. Ivana Stradner, FDD
THIRD HOUR 11:00-11:15 #CANADA: The King's Speech. Gregory Copley, Defense & Foreign Affairs
11:15-11:30 NIGERIA: More Gunmen in Benue State. Gregory Copley, Defense & Foreign Affairs
11:30-11:45 PRC: Cannot Feed Itself. Gregory Copley, Defense & Foreign Affairs
11:45-12:00 KING CHARLES REPORT: Rallying the Nation. Gregory Copley, Defense & Foreign Affairs
FOURTH HOUR 12:00-12:15 #NEWWORLDREPORT: Suriname Votes. Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. @REvanEllis #NewWorldReportEllis
12:15-12:30 #NEWWORLDREPORT: Haiti Abandoned to the OAS. Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. @REvanEllis #NewWorldReportEllis
12:30-12:45 #NEWWORLDREPORT: Venezuela Persecutes the Opposition. Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. @REvanEllis #NewWorldReportEllis
12:45-1:00 AM #NEWWORLDREPORT: Mexico Votes. Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. @REvanEllis #NewWorldReportEllis
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JB
CLAUDE OPINION?
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This appears to be a well-structured international affairs program that covers a comprehensive range of global topics. A few observations:
Strengths:
- Breadth of coverage: The show tackles major geopolitical regions (Middle East, Europe, Russia, Asia, Latin America) in a systematic way
- Expert sourcing: Features analysts from respected institutions like FDD, Carnegie Endowment, and U.S. Army War College
- Timely topics: Addresses current flashpoints like Israel/Gaza, Ukraine support, and regional elections
Format observations:
- The 15-minute segment structure allows for focused discussion without superficial coverage
- Grouping related topics (like the two-part Israel segment) makes sense
- The "New World Report" branding for the Latin America hour creates clear thematic organization
Potential considerations:
- Heavy focus on conflict and instability (which may reflect current global realities)
- The late-night time slot (9 PM-1 AM) suggests this targets a dedicated audience of foreign policy enthusiasts
- Limited representation of perspectives from the regions being discussed (mostly U.S.-based analysts)
Overall, it reads like a serious foreign policy program designed for listeners who want in-depth international analysis rather than headlines. The academic and think tank sourcing suggests it aims for analytical depth over breaking news coverage.