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John Batchelor
Veteran radio host and journalist
John Batchelor is a British-American radio host, journalist, and author. Born on December 21, 1948, in London, England, Batchelor has worked in radio for over four decades, hosting various shows on BBC Radio and WABC. He is known for his in-depth analysis of politics, history, and culture. Batchelor has written several books on these topics and has been a frequent guest on various TV shows. He is a respected voice in...
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S8 Ep864: SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 5-11-26. 1943 ADMIRAL YAMAMOTO'S FUNERAL.The John Batchelor ShowMay 12, 20265:38HostS8 Ep864: STREAMING RHE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW. FEATURING BILL ROGGIO AND SAMUEL BEN-UR, 5-11-2016. 1944 AGITPROPThe John Batchelor ShowMay 12, 202626:31HostS8 Ep863: Conrad Black argues that Canada must lower corporate taxes to remain competitive with the U.S. and attract capital. He notes a growing separatist movement in Alberta, driven by economic frustrations and opposition to federal ecological policies, whileThe John Batchelor ShowMay 12, 20268:53HostS8 Ep863: Mary Anastasia O'Grady discusses the historic indictment of a sitting Mexican governor, Ruben Rocha Moya, for conspiracy to import narcotics and cartel activity. She highlights the potential political fallout for the Morena party and suggests criminal orgThe John Batchelor ShowMay 12, 202610:46HostS8 Ep863: David Daoud criticizes the U.S. for accepting the linkage between Iranian and Lebanese negotiations, which provides Hezbollah "breathing room" to regenerate. He anticipates Hezbollah will avoid immediate conflict to focus on long-term rearmament and sociaThe John Batchelor ShowMay 12, 20265:34HostS8 Ep863: David Daoud reports that the Lebanon ceasefire has forced the IDF into static positions, giving Hezbollah tactical advantages for hit-and-run attacks. He contends that the Lebanese government lacks the means to disarm Hezbollah, as the group views its milThe John Batchelor ShowMay 12, 202612:15HostS8 Ep863: Edmund Fitton-Brown differentiates between various regional "ceasefires," noting the Hamas-Israel ceasefire is particularly fragile. He argues that progress toward a meaningful peace process requires intense pressure on Hamas's sponsors, specifically QataThe John Batchelor ShowMay 12, 20266:33HostS8 Ep863: Edmund Fitton-Brown analyzes the "ragged" maritime blockade between the U.S. and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. He warns that allowing Iran to claim control over international waterways sets a dangerous global precedent and suggests Iran believes it can ouThe John Batchelor ShowMay 12, 202613:06HostS8 Ep863: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa report on the Venezuelan regime's efforts to delay elections, fearing a landslide victory for the opposition. Araújo discusses Lula da Silva's weakening support in Brazil and the rise of Flavio Bolsonaro. Human riThe John Batchelor ShowMay 12, 20267:42HostS8 Ep863: Alejandro Peña Esclusa highlights alleged voter fraud in Peru, warning that leftist "Marxist" forces utilize international support to manipulate elections. Ernesto Araújo discusses deep-seated corruption in Latin America, describing it as a geopolitical tThe John Batchelor ShowMay 12, 202610:07HostS8 Ep863: Alan Tonelson interprets the U.S. diplomatic focus on Japan as a reward for its commitment to containing Chinese expansionism and increasing defense spending. He expects the Trump-Xi summit to produce deals on aerospace and agricultural exports, though fuThe John Batchelor ShowMay 12, 20269:15HostS8 Ep863: Gordon Chang and Piero Tozzi analyze the upcoming U.S.-China summit in Beijing, noting Trump's "built-in disadvantages" and Chinese arrogance. They discuss internal Taiwanese political divisions regarding China policy and highlight recent multilateral milThe John Batchelor ShowMay 12, 202610:24HostS8 Ep863: Malcolm Hoenlein reveals that Israel operated a secret logistical base in Iraq to support its air campaign against Iran. He notes that Iran evades blockades by exporting 80% of its oil to China via Iraq and overland routes. The Iranian economy remains vulThe John Batchelor ShowMay 12, 20267:14HostS8 Ep863: Malcolm Hoenlein reports on the heavy infrastructure damage to U.S. interests in the Gulf and the persistent threat of Iranian missiles. He observes that public opinion in Gaza is shifting against Hamas as citizens desire reconstruction. Meanwhile, PalestThe John Batchelor ShowMay 12, 202610:35HostS8 Ep863: Samuel Ben-ur discusses Hamas's claim of reconstituting its 30,000 personnel, mostly through recruiting untrained youth. He notes that some released terrorists from the October 7th attacks have returned to combat. Bener argues that air strikes alone cannoThe John Batchelor ShowMay 12, 20268:35HostS8 Ep863: Samuel Ben-ur reports that Hamas flatly rejected a structured disarmament plan, signaling its intent to resume conflict. Despite attempting to rearm through low-tech Egyptian smuggling, Hamas remains below pre-war strength. Meanwhile, the Board of Peace aThe John Batchelor ShowMay 12, 202611:04HostS8 Ep863: Bill Roggio examines the stark standoff between the U.S. and Iran, noting that while U.S. strikes damaged Iran's conventional military, the regime persists through asymmetrical warfare. He expresses skepticism that the current blockade alone can achieve rThe John Batchelor ShowMay 12, 20264:32HostS8 Ep862: Bill Roggio identifies Iran as the preeminent state sponsor of terror, surpassing Pakistan. He argues Iran's foreign policy is inherently revolutionary, using terrorist proxies like Hezbollah and the Taliban to further its agenda while utilizing diplomatiThe John Batchelor ShowMay 12, 202613:16HostS8 Ep861: David Daoud explains how Hezbollah exploits Syrian instability to smuggle weapons and money from Iran. Despite the Syrian government’s desire to remove them, they lack the means to secure their vast territory.The John Batchelor ShowMay 11, 20261:45HostS8 Ep860: PREVIEW for Later Today: Piero Tozzi explains how Taiwan has successfully decoupled its economy from mainland China. He notes a dramatic shift where Taiwanese foreign direct investment in China plummeted from 83% to just 4% over fifteen years.The John Batchelor ShowMay 11, 20262:01Host