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Nov 14, 2026 · 6:03
1950-1960 SANDS HOTEL CONTENTS OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 11-13-2026 Severe Atmospheric Rivers Impact Southern California Coastline — Part One Jeff Bliss reports that massive…
Nov 14, 2026 · 6:24
1958 Planetary Science Discoveries and Deep Space Probes — Part Two Bob Zimmerman reports that Curiosity has found potential sulfate crystals on Mount Sharp, while NASA solicits…
Nov 14, 2026 · 13:17
FEBRUARY 1955 Commercial Space Operations and Federal Regulatory Developments — Part One Bob Zimmerman reports that Texas political disputes threaten SpaceX’s Starship launch…
Nov 13, 2026 · 8:29
SEPTEMBER 1953 European Satellite Deterrence and American Missile Defense — Part Two Henry Sokolski reports that Germany is exploring space-based satellite constellations to…
Nov 13, 2026 · 9:22
1954 AUGUST Saudi Arabia Missile Capabilities and Regional Escalation — Part One Henry Sokolski explains that Saudi Arabia seeks advanced Chinese ballistic missiles and domestic…
Nov 13, 2026 · 8:05
1825 CAMBRIDHE OBSERVATORY Philby Escape and Immunity for Cambridge Spies — Part Four Antonia Senior, author of Stalin’s Apostles: The Cambridge 5 and the Making of the Soviet…
Nov 13, 2026 · 11:36
1819 KREMLIN Venona Intercepts Force Dramatic Soviet Agent Defections — Part Three Antonia Senior, author of Stalin’s Apostles: The Cambridge 5 and the Making of the Soviet…
Nov 13, 2026 · 6:58
LONDON THAMES Kim Philby Betrays Allied Cold War Operations — Part Two Antonia Senior, author of Stalin’s Apostles: The Cambridge 5 and the Making of the Soviet Empire, details…
Nov 13, 2026 · 10:53
1943 Cambridge Spy Ring Origins and Early Betrayals — Part One Antonia Senior, author of Stalin’s Apostles: The Cambridge 5 and the Making of the Soviet Empire, describes how…
Nov 13, 2026 · 5:32
1900 HECLA MINE NORTHERN IDAHO Small Business Confidence and Artificial Intelligence Integration — Part Two Gene Marks reports that small business surveys reflect steady…
Nov 13, 2026 · 14:09
1920 DODGE BROTHERS Tape Manufacturing Resilience Amid Inflation — Part One Gene Marks describes pressure-sensitive tape manufacturers navigating elevated raw material costs and…
Nov 13, 2026 · 8:51
1905 MISS DEMOCRACY Political Existential Risks and Unaffordable Policy Proposals Véronique de Rugy observes that political rhetoric frequently frames opposing presidential…
Nov 13, 2026 · 9:00
1945 ZINN'S MODEL DINER LANCASTER PA Lancaster County Employment Resiliency and Holiday Shopping Jim McTague reports that Lancaster County maintains a robust local economy, with…
Nov 13, 2026 · 9:16
FEBRUARY 1930 Public Engagement Demanded for AI Constitutional Alignment — Part Two Kevin Frazier explores practical alignment methods, including red-teaming protocols and…
Nov 13, 2026 · 10:25
JULY 1952 Artificial Intelligence Constitutionalism Defines AI Governance Rules — Part One Kevin Frazier discusses how leading technology developers publish internal alignment…
Nov 13, 2026 · 6:27
1957 Disneyland Expansion Projects and Historic Casino Transformation — Part Two Jeff Bliss describes Disneyland’s expansive theme park developments, including new themed lands…
Nov 13, 2026 · 11:24
1903 DOWNTOWN LA Severe Atmospheric Rivers Impact Southern California Coastline — Part One Jeff Bliss reports that massive atmospheric river storms are bringing damaging surf and…
Nov 12, 2026 · 9:05
CONTENTS JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 11-12-26 1942 SINGAPORE Nvidia Scandal Reveals Chinese Espionage — Part One David Shedd discusses the resignation of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang after…
Nov 12, 2026 · 8:11
1940 POPE PIUS XII Papal Visit Highlights Latin America — Part Four Evan Ellis addresses Brazil’s economic struggles with high national debt and interest rates under President…
Nov 12, 2026 · 11:30
1899 HAVANA Foreign Influence in Cuban Policy — Part Three Evan Ellis analyzes US policy toward Cuba amid tightening sanctions, alongside authoritarian consolidation in…
Nov 12, 2026 · 5:30
1900 CARACAS Political Uncertainty Surrounding Venezuelan Transition — Part Two Evan Ellis reports on Venezuela as opposition leader María Corina Machado demands democratic…
Nov 12, 2026 · 12:21
1870 ASUNCION PARAGUAY Banking Scandal Triggers Paraguayan Crisis — Part One Evan Ellis examines the banking scandal in Paraguay that led to the impeachment and imprisonment of…
Nov 12, 2026 · 8:13
1917 KREMLIN Legacy of Cambridge Spy Ring — Part Four Antonia Senior details the decades-long unspooling of the Cambridge Five spy ring, emphasizing Anthony Blunt’s insidious…
Nov 12, 2026 · 11:28
1900 MOSCOW Complex Espionage Dynamics in Wartime — Part Three Antonia Senior explores how Guy Burgess forced his way into Soviet intelligence despite his chaotic temperament,…
Nov 12, 2026 · 4:11
1870 SIEGE OF PARIS Infiltration of British Intelligence Networks — Part Two Antonia Senior describes how high-trust British institutions enabled Maclean to steal secrets…
Nov 12, 2026 · 13:40
1881 CAMBRIDGE PEMBROKE Recruiting Cambridge Spies for Stalin — Part One Antonia Senior details how Soviet handler Arnold Deutsch recruited Kim Philby in 1934, and how Philby…
Nov 12, 2026 · 7:33
1835 EJ COOPER Versatile Capabilities of Simons Observatory — Part Two On Hotel Mars, Mark Devlin tells David Livingston about the Simons Observatory’s dual capabilities, using…
Nov 12, 2026 · 12:08
COSMOS 13.4 BILLION EARTH YEARS Mapping Early Cosmic Microwave Background — Part One On Hotel Mars, Mark Devlin tells David Livingston how the Simons Observatory in Chile…
Nov 12, 2026 · 4:27
1901 COMMONS Changing Dynamics in British Politics — Part Two Anatol Lieven examines British political shifts in which voters favor individual leaders like Andy Burnham and Kemi…
Nov 12, 2026 · 13:24
1941 UKRAINE Stalled Negotiations Over Ukraine Conflict — Part One Anatol Lieven analyzes the diplomatic stalemate in the Ukraine war, noting that US proposals on Donbas border…
Nov 12, 2026 · 8:55
1960 FIDEL CASTRO & CHE GUVERA Mismanagement Causes Cuban Power Blackouts Mary Anastasia O’Grady refutes claims that American sanctions caused Cuba’s severe power blackouts,…
Nov 12, 2026 · 10:45
1905 PEACEMAKER ROOSEVELT Mike Pence Defends Traditional Conservatism Tal Fortgang discusses Mike Pence’s new book examining traditional Reaganite conservatism versus rising…
Nov 12, 2026 · 7:26
FEBRUARY 1954 Sabotage Threatens American Artificial Intelligence — Part Two David Shedd argues that Beijing’s sophisticated espionage campaign against Nvidia amounts to…
Nov 12, 2026 · 10:25
1875 CHINA Nvidia Scandal Reveals Chinese Espionage — Part One David Shedd discusses the resignation of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang after revelations of an extramarital affair with…
Nov 12, 2026 · 46:34
1856 SINGAPORE STREAMING MAKING JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 11-12-26 WITH JIM MCTAGUE The sources discuss the unfolding corporate and political scandal surrounding Nvidia and its CEO…
Nov 12, 2026 · 5:25
1899 CINCINNATTI POPULATION 750 CONTENTS JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 11-11-26 Nuclear Deterrence Prevents Global Conflicts — Part One Peter Huessy reflects on Armistice Day, warning that…
Nov 12, 2026 · 9:21
1922 Semiconductor Espionage Drives Security Concerns — Part Two Steve Yates and Gordon Chang address the US-China artificial intelligence rivalry following an espionage scandal…
Nov 12, 2026 · 10:20
1793 Diplomatic Summits Face Economic Realities — Part One Steve Yates and Gordon Chang discuss the upcoming APEC summit and expected interactions between Donald Trumpand Xi…
Nov 11, 2026 · 8:55
1922 TAIWANN Chinese Military Drills Pressure Taiwan Rick Fisher and Gordon Chang discuss China’s area-denial exercises surrounding Taiwan. They evaluate PLA joint force command…
Nov 11, 2026 · 8:56
1912 USS WYOMING Naval Modernization Enhances Prompt Strikes Rebecca Grant and Gordon Chang analyze the US Navy’s new hypersonic weapon facility designed to equip Zumwalt-class…
Nov 11, 2026 · 5:25
APRIL 1959 Orbital Technology Drives Exploration Forward — Part Two Bob Zimmerman examines DARPA orbital robotic assembly tests and growing commercial satellite servicing…
Nov 11, 2026 · 14:16
1923 Commercial Space Industry Expands Horizons — Part One Bob Zimmerman reviews commercial space developments, detailing SpaceX’s Starship test plans and Blue Origin’s New Glenn…
Nov 11, 2026 · 9:15
1920 UKRAINE POSTERS Sanctions Enforcement Faces Statutory Limits Max Meizlish clarifies the legislative constraints governing Russian sanctions, highlighting the REPO Act,…
Nov 11, 2026 · 8:36
1905 BAKU Global Energy Markets Face Disruption Michael Bernstam analyzes shifting global oil dynamics, explaining China’s crude stockpiling and discounted Russian oil purchases.…
Nov 11, 2026 · 6:47
1923 JAPAN Espionage Allegations Threaten Tech Leadership — Part Two Richard Epstein examines allegations surrounding Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and a targeted Chinese intelligence…
Nov 11, 2026 · 12:54
1922 SC0TUS Pentagon Impeachment Battle Debates Legality — Part One Richard Epstein analyzes the failed House attempt to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. He evaluates…
Nov 11, 2026 · 8:37
1913 DAYTON FLOOD Severe Weather Besets Australian Region Jeremy Zakis discusses Australia’s Remembrance Day before describing extreme weather across Queensland and Victoria.…
Nov 11, 2026 · 9:14
1927 ENDURANCE Economic Pressures Impact Global Markets Simon Constable reports on British Remembrance Day traditions and European weather shifts. He details fluctuating…
Nov 11, 2026 · 10:01
1865 PENNSYLVANIA AVENURE ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC Global Conflicts Escalate Amid Instability — Part Two Colonel Jeff McCausland reviews escalating global battlefronts, highlighting…
Nov 11, 2026 · 9:40
1920 GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC American Military Ethos Faces Challenges — Part One Colonel Jeff McCausland examines the distinctive American warrior ethos, rooted in…
Nov 11, 2026 · 9:00
1923 Strategic Balance Shapes Allied Security — Part Two Peter Huessy discusses how key Asian and European allies are weighing nuclear options as Russia and China expand…
Nov 11, 2026 · 8:51
1925 Nuclear Deterrence Prevents Global Conflicts — Part One Peter Huessy reflects on Armistice Day, warning that while past arms control treaties reduced nuclear arsenals,…
Nov 11, 2026 · 58:00
1968-26 STREAMING-MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW11-11 Geopolitical tensions and national security concerns dominate the discussions among the sources, focusing heavily on U.S.…
Nov 11, 2026 · 6:51
1959 PART 2 Data Centers and Tech Espionage Jim McTague and Thaddeus McCotter discuss political opposition to data center construction in Lancaster Countydespite substantial…
Nov 11, 2026 · 12:50
PART 1 Data Centers and Tech Espionage Jim McTague and Thaddeus McCotter discuss political opposition to data center construction in Lancaster Countydespite substantial economic…
Nov 11, 2026 · 6:36
1914 DETROIT PART 2 Midterm Results and Electoral Shifts Thaddeus McCotter analyzes the midterm results as a severe repudiation of President Trump’s administration, emphasizing…
Nov 11, 2026 · 11:15
1890 MARQUETTE MICHIGAN PART 1 Midterm Results and Electoral Shifts Thaddeus McCotter analyzes the midterm results as a severe repudiation of President Trump’s administration,…
Nov 11, 2026 · 5:15
PSRT 2 Culture Wars and Political Campaigns Joseph Sternberg reflects on cultural issues in the midterms, noting that ballot initiatives on transgender sports participation…
Nov 11, 2026 · 14:26
PART 1 Culture Wars and Political Campaigns Joseph Sternberg reflects on cultural issues in the midterms, noting that ballot initiatives on transgender sports participation…
Nov 11, 2026 · 9:17
1900 BRUSSELS PART 2 Global Stability and Economic Realities Gregory Copley interprets the US midterms as part of a global protest trend against incumbent governments. He…
Nov 10, 2026 · 8:34
PART 1 Global Stability and Economic Realities Gregory Copley interprets the US midterms as part of a global protest trend against incumbent governments. He examines broad…
Nov 10, 2026 · 6:35
1903 PERSIA PART 2 Iranian Regime Leadership and Survival Behnam Ben Taleblu analyzes the Iranian regime’s perception of the US midterms as a political victory. He outlines…
Nov 10, 2026 · 13:06
1609 PERSIA PART 1 Iranian Regime Leadership and Survival Behnam Ben Taleblu analyzes the Iranian regime’s perception of the US midterms as a political victory. He outlines…
Nov 10, 2026 · 4:43
1914 US PEACE CONFERRENCE AT NIAGARA PART 2 Foreign Policy Strategy and Diplomacy Mary Kissel evaluates post-midterm American foreign policy, emphasizing executive branch…
Nov 10, 2026 · 13:08
1919 VERSAILLES PART 1 Foreign Policy Strategy and Diplomacy Mary Kissel evaluates post-midterm American foreign policy, emphasizing executive branch continuity despite major…
Nov 10, 2026 · 7:46
European Geopolitics and Transatlantic Relations Judy Dempsey and Thaddeus McCotter assess European reactions to the American midterm elections and the G7summit discussions. They…
Nov 10, 2026 · 11:55
1909 BRUSSELS European Geopolitics and Transatlantic Relations Judy Dempsey and Thaddeus McCotter assess European reactions to the American midterm elections and the G7summit…
Nov 10, 2026 · 5:47
1906 EARTHQUAKE AND FIRE SAN FRANCISCO PART 2 Analyzing Economic Growth and Politics Liz Peek discusses strong American economic growth, highlighting rising GDP figures and…
Nov 10, 2026 · 12:04
ALASKA PART 1 Analyzing Economic Growth and Politics Liz Peek discusses strong American economic growth, highlighting rising GDP figures and robust consumer spending despite…
Nov 10, 2026 · 58:33
1700 CHINA LADY MATA HARI WITH CHINESE CHARACTERISTICS Midterms Data Centers Chinese EspionageJohn Batchelor and Thaddeus McCotter analyze the midterm election blue wave, citing…
Nov 10, 2026 · 6:06
1914 NIAGARA PEACE CONFERENCE CONTENTS OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 11-9-2026 -11-9 Israeli Coalition Building and Conflict Malcolm Hoenlein, with Thaddeus McCotter, details…
Nov 10, 2026 · 9:04
SYRIA 1900 Syrian Military Deployment Saudi Security Ahmad Sharawi analyzes conflicting reports regarding Syrian military deployments to Saudi Arabia and Yemen amid the…
Nov 10, 2026 · 10:37
1960 BEIRUT Lebanese Diplomacy and Security Challenges David Daoud, with Bill Roggio, analyzes the sudden expulsion of Lebanon’s consul general in Detroit over statements…
Nov 9, 2026 · 8:56
1932 OTTAWA COMMONS Bilateral Relations After Midterm Elections Conrad Black assesses Canadian perspectives following the US midterm elections, noting relief over shifting…
Nov 9, 2026 · 8:55
1918 European Security Negotiations in Focus John Hardie and Bill Roggio detail upcoming trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi on postwar European security arrangements and formal…
Nov 9, 2026 · 19:40
1767 ARABIA Houthi Attacks Threaten Saudi Stability Edmund Fitton-Brown and Bill Roggio analyze escalating Houthi strikes against critical Saudi Arabian infrastructure, including…
Nov 9, 2026 · 17:50
1895 VENEZUELA Venezuelan Governance and Regional Instability Alejandro Peña Esclusa discusses Venezuelan public impatience for national elections following Maduro’s capture,…
Nov 9, 2026 · 8:46
1690 Persian Gulf Conflict Regional Impact Janatyn Sayeh, with Bill Roggio, examines targeted American strikes on Qeshm Island in the strategic Strait of Hormuz aimed at…
Nov 9, 2026 · 10:55
1850-1900 Israeli Coalition Negotiation Process Analysis Samuel Ben-Ur, with Bill Roggio and Edmund Fitton-Brown, explains President Herzog granting Gadi Eisenkot four weeks to…
Nov 9, 2026 · 17:50
MICHAELANGELO VATICAN CITY Papal Critique and Political Fallout Bill Roggio and Edmund Fitton-Brown examine Pope Leo XIV’s public criticism of the Iran war and its political…
Nov 9, 2026 · 9:05
1906 United States China Trade Friction Alan Tonelson, with Gordon Chang, analyzes firm US warnings to China over unfulfilled rare earth commitments under the Busan agreement.…
Nov 9, 2026 · 10:36
1900 EXECUTED BOXERS Chinese Espionage Threatens Nvidia Leadership Scott Harold discusses Chinese espionage targeting Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. He explores the national security…
Nov 9, 2026 · 17:50
1696 JERUSALEM Israeli Coalition Building and Conflict Malcolm Hoenlein, with Thaddeus McCotter, details General Gadi Eisenkot receiving the mandate to form Israel’s next…
Nov 9, 2026 · 55:00
1940 SCOTUS Global political analysis and historical parallels dominate the discussions as experts evaluate mounting tensions between modern Western leaders and the Roman…
Nov 9, 2026 · 15:18
1909 FORBIDDEN CITY Espionage Scandals and Institutional Rot Comparing the Cambridge Five Soviet spy ring with espionage allegations involving Nvidia’s corporate leadership,…
Nov 9, 2026 · 23:00
1960 INVASION OF CAMBODIA Imperial Parallels and Executive Instability Gaius and Germanicus compare modern executive turmoil to Emperor Nero’s downfall and Richard Nixon’s…
Nov 9, 2026 · 23:03
1789 NEW YORK INAUGURATION Londinium Chronicles: Debating the American Republic From Londinium in 92 AD, Gaius (John Batchelor) and Germanicus (Michael Vlahos) view the events of…
Nov 9, 2026 · 37:29
Norse Voyages Across the Atlantic Ocean Martin Whittock, author of American Vikings: How the Norse Sailed into the Lands and Imaginations of America, discusses Scandinavian…
Nov 9, 2026 · 37:18
1945 TOKYO Final Atomic Strikes Force Japanese Surrender — Part Two Evan Thomas, author of Road to Surrender: Three Men and the Countdown to the End of World War II, details the…
Nov 9, 2026 · 37:26
1923 TOKYO Atomic Decisions Shape End of War — Part One Evan Thomas, author of Road to Surrender: Three Men and the Countdown to the End of World War II, discusses American…
Nov 9, 2026 · 37:13
1889 COUNTY TIPPERARY Irish Immigrants Excel Across Civil War — Part Two Tyler Anbinder, author of Plentiful Country: The Great Potato Famine and the Making of Irish New York,…
Nov 9, 2026 · 37:13
1900 IRELAND Famine Irish Migration Transforms New York — Part One Tyler Anbinder, author of Plentiful Country: The Great Potato Famine and the Making of Irish New York, examines…
Nov 9, 2026 · 37:14
1636 NEW AMSTERDAM Bloodless Capitulation Shapes Modern New York — Part Two Russell Shorto, author of Taking Manhattan: The Extraordinary Events That Created New York and Shaped…
Nov 9, 2026 · 37:30
NEW AMSTERDAM English Expeditions Challenge Dutch New Amsterdam — Part One Russell Shorto, author of Taking Manhattan: The Extraordinary Events That Created New York and Shaped…
Nov 8, 2026 · 8:16
1937 Deceptive Cheating Methods Exposed in Cricket John Batchelor and Jeremy Zakis analyze athletic dishonesty in cricket, detailing a scandal in which a player used subtle…
Nov 8, 2026 · 10:16
Venomous Snake Booms Threaten Australian Pets John Batchelor and Jeremy Zakis highlight pet risks during an unprecedented boom in venomous eastern brown snakes following erratic…
Nov 8, 2026 · 8:50
1927 QUEENSLAND El Niño Triggers Unpredictable Australian Weather John Batchelor and Jeremy Zakis discuss Australia’s chaotic springtime weather, driven by intensifying El…
Nov 8, 2026 · 36:56
1920 MASADA Decade of Israeli Security and Politics Peter Berkowitz, author of Explaining Israel: The Jewish State, the Middle East, and America, analyzes Israeli policy,…
Nov 8, 2026 · 37:16
Backroom Deals Secure Authoritarian Power Seizure — Part Two Timothy Ryback, author of Takeover: Hitler’s Final Rise to Power, reveals the backroom intrigues of January 1933, as…
Nov 8, 2026 · 37:29
BERLIN Political Manipulation Undermines Fragile Weimar Democracy — Part One Timothy Ryback, author of Takeover: Hitler’s Final Rise to Power, traces the political maneuvering of…
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