The John Batchelor Show
A podcast by John Batchelor - Thursdays
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Preview: Colonel Grant Newsham (US Marine Corps retired) discusses the strategy of South Korean left-wing president Yoon Suk Yeol, which involves flattering Donald Trump to focus him on peace efforts.
Published: 10/1/2025 -
Preview: Professor John Yoo discusses the powerful Trump administration response to Venezuela, including military assets and suggestions of war. The administration justifies using force by claiming th
Published: 10/1/2025 -
Preview: Bob Zimmerman discusses the shelving of the Dream Chaser mini shuttle, noting a lack of transparency after its anticipated launch date passed. He speculates that extensive ground testing, inc
Published: 10/1/2025 -
Gregory Copley reports that Chinese leader Xi Jinping's power has diminished, noting he is expected to step down as General Secretary at the upcoming fourth plenum, retaining only the powerless PRC pr
Published: 10/1/2025 -
Gregory Copley reports that Chinese leader Xi Jinping's power has diminished, noting he is expected to step down as General Secretary at the upcoming fourth plenum, retaining only the powerless PRC pr
Published: 10/1/2025 -
Gregory Copley reports that Chinese leader Xi Jinping's power has diminished, noting he is expected to step down as General Secretary at the upcoming fourth plenum, retaining only the powerless PRC pr
Published: 10/1/2025 -
Gregory Copley reports that Chinese leader Xi Jinping's power has diminished, noting he is expected to step down as General Secretary at the upcoming fourth plenum, retaining only the powerless PRC pr
Published: 10/1/2025 -
Peter Berkowitz asserts that American universities face a crisis of legitimacy and trust, earned through illiberal rules, intellectual stifling by tenured professors, and politicized curricula. He arg
Published: 10/1/2025 -
Peter Berkowitz asserts that American universities face a crisis of legitimacy and trust, earned through illiberal rules, intellectual stifling by tenured professors, and politicized curricula. He arg
Published: 10/1/2025 -
Mary Kissel credits President Trump for his commitment to the Gaza peace plan, which aims for a "de-radicalized terror-free zone" and redevelopment. The plan seeks support from Arab neighbors and envi
Published: 10/1/2025 -
Mary Kissel credits President Trump for his commitment to the Gaza peace plan, which aims for a "de-radicalized terror-free zone" and redevelopment. The plan seeks support from Arab neighbors and envi
Published: 10/1/2025 -
Judy Dempsey notes that Russian drone activities are prompting several European nations to seek a collective "drone wall" and coordinate defense efforts independent of US leadership, signaling a
Published: 10/1/2025 -
Judy Dempsey notes that Russian drone activities are prompting several European nations to seek a collective "drone wall" and coordinate defense efforts independent of US leadership, signaling a shift
Published: 10/1/2025 -
Joseph Sternberg discusses German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's proposed "autumn of reforms" to revive the stagnant German economy by encouraging private investment, simplifying business processes, and
Published: 10/1/2025 -
Joseph Sternberg discusses German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's proposed "autumn of reforms" to revive the stagnant German economy by encouraging private investment, simplifying business processes, and
Published: 10/1/2025 -
Jonathan Schanzer analyzes the US-backed Gaza peace plan, which demands the release of all hostages and Hamas's surrender, meeting Benjamin Netanyahu's primary war aims. Despite pushback from the Isra
Published: 10/1/2025 -
Jonathan Schanzer analyzes the US-backed Gaza peace plan, which demands the release of all hostages and Hamas's surrender, meeting Benjamin Netanyahu's primary war aims. Despite pushback from the Isra
Published: 10/1/2025 -
Liz Peek confirms that Wall Street expects further interest rate cuts despite strong GDP growth and a stable job market. She stresses that Artificial Intelligence is seriously impacting corporate hiri
Published: 10/1/2025 -
Liz Peek confirms that Wall Street expects further interest rate cuts despite strong GDP growth and a stable job market. She stresses that Artificial Intelligence is seriously impacting corporate hiri
Published: 10/1/2025 -
Preview: Keir Starmer faces immense political problems, unable to solve the exodus of Labour voters to Nigel Farage's Reform Party. Voters are frustrated with immigration and Labour's leftward drift o
Published: 9/30/2025