The John Batchelor Show

The John Batchelor Show

The John Batchelor Show is a hard news-analysis radio program on current events, world history, global politics and natural sciences. Based in New York City for two decades, the show has travelled widely to report, from the Middle East to the South Caucasus to the Arabian Peninsula and East Asia.

Episodes

September 9, 2025 5 mins
SHOW SCHEDULE  9-9-25


CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR

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    • Summary: Joseph Sternberg discusses UK free speech controversies, including arrests of Graham Linehan and Lucy Connolly, police resource misallocation, and a leadership crisis potentially leading to the rise of Nigel Farage'spopulism.
    1914 FLYING SCOTSMAN WRECKED

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    • Summary: Joseph Sternberg discusses UK free speech controversies, including arrests of Graham Linehan and Lucy Connolly, police resource misallocation, and a leadership crisis potentially leading to the rise of Nigel Farage'spopulism.
    1901 OLD HOUSE


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    • Summary: Ahmed Sharawi reports on Druze militias forming in Suwayda to defend against attacks, indicating a detachment from Damascus. He also discusses Al-Shara's consolidation of power in Syria and his upcoming UN speech.
    1870 DAMASCUS                                                                                                                                                        ...
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    • Summary: Ahmed Sharawi reports on Druze militias forming in Suwayda to defend against attacks, indicating a detachment from Damascus. He also discusses Al-Shara's consolidation of power in Syria and his upcoming UN speech.
    1920S ALEPPO


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    • Summary: Gregory Copley discusses a global "contagion of leadership failures," with focus on Nepal's riots over social media and corruption, the resignation of Prime Minister Sharma Oli, and political crises in France and the UK.
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    • Summary: Gregory Copley discusses a global "contagion of leadership failures," with focus on Nepal's riots over social media and corruption, the resignation of Prime Minister Sharma Oli, and political crises in France and the UK.
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    • Summary: Gregory Copley discusses a global "contagion of leadership failures," with focus on Nepal's riots over social media and corruption, the resignation of Prime Minister Sharma Oli, and political crises in France and the UK.
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    • Summary: Gregory Copley discusses a global "contagion of leadership failures," with focus on Nepal's riots over social media and corruption, the resignation of Prime Minister Sharma Oli, and political crises in France and the UK.
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    • Summary: Jonathan Schanzer analyzes an Israeli strike on Hamas leadership in Doha, exposing Qatar's sponsorship of terror groups. He also discusses Syria's fragmentation and Al-Shara's contested authority.
    1954

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    • Summary: Jonathan Schanzer analyzes an Israeli strike on Hamas leadership in Doha, exposing Qatar's sponsorship of terror groups. He also discusses Syria's fragmentation and Al-Shara's contested authority.
    1958


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    • Summary: Mary Kissel details US efforts to re-establish deterrence against Nicolás Maduro's regime in Venezuela, including declaring him an outlaw and targeting drug operations. She also addresses global migration challenges.
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    • Summary: Mary Kissel details US efforts to re-establish deterrence against Nicolás Maduro's regime in Venezuela, including declaring him an outlaw and targeting drug operations. She also addresses global migration challenges.
    1953



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    • Summary: Judy Dempsey examines France's political and economic instability, including the resignation of its prime minister, impacting the EU. She highlights populist parties gaining traction through criticism of EU regulation and migration policies.
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    • Summary: Judy Dempsey examines France's political and economic instability, including the resignation of its prime minister, impacting the EU. She highlights populist parties gaining traction through criticism of EU regulation and migration policies.
    1955


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    • Summary: Elizabeth Peek discusses the Federal Reserve's anticipated interest rate cuts due to a weakening jobs market, massive downward revisions in job reports, and AI's impact on hiring. She also covers ICE raids.



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    • Summary: Elizabeth Peek discusses the Federal Reserve's anticipated interest rate cuts due to a weakening jobs market, massive downward revisions in job reports, and AI's impact on hiring. She also covers ICE raids.
    1954


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    PREVIEW. Guest Name: Elizabeth Peek
    Summary: Elizabeth Peek critiques the Federal Reserve's lack of independence and Jay Powell's delayed interest rate cuts, which have adversely affected the housing market and small businesses.
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    PREVIEW. Guest Name: Gregory Copley
    Summary: Gregory Copley highlights the significance of President Trump's second state visit to the United Kingdom, hosted by King Charles, and the monarchy's role in strengthening US-UK relations despite political divides.
    1811 WINDSOR CASTLE
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    PREVIEW. Guest Name: Mary Kissel
    Summary: Mary Kissel outlines the US strategy for Venezuela, focusing on empowering its people for internal regime change rather than direct intervention, and leveraging international support for a new government.
    1922 CARACAS
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