The John Batchelor Show

S8 Ep414: SHOW SCHEDULE 2-3-2026

S8 Ep413: Guest: Gregory Copley. Copley discusses the Epstein scandal involving Lord Mandelson and Prince Andrew, suggesting King Charles is distancing the monarchy from these revelations to protect the institution.

S8 Ep413: Guest: Gregory Copley. Copley details a civil war within the CCP as Xi Jinping purges military leaders, risking regime collapse while Western leaders ignore China's economic hollowing.

S8 Ep413: Guest: Gregory Copley. Copley observes Russia targeting Ukrainian infrastructure to pressure the public, noting that despite Western support, Moscow retains the upper hand while demanding territorial concessions.

S8 Ep413: Guest: Gregory Copley. Copley analyzes new talks involving Turkey and the UAE, noting U.S. reluctance to support Iranian civil society leaves the clerical regime breathing room despite weakness.

S8 Ep413: Guest: David Albright. Albright emphasizes the need for a coalition-led inspection and removal regime to secure Iranian nuclear materials and protect scientists if the government collapses.

S8 Ep413: Guest: David Albright. Albright warns of "loose nukes" and dangerous materials in Iran, urging planning for a "day after" scenario to secure nuclear assets during potential regime instability.

S8 Ep413: Guest: Mary Kissel. Kissel discusses the futility of appeasing Putin regarding Ukrainian territory and the need for security plans to support Venezuela's opposition against the Maduro regime.

S8 Ep413: Guest: Mary Kissel. Kissel argues U.S. talks with Iran are dangerous, as Tehran uses negotiations to stall while maintaining brutality and nuclear ambitions amidst regional military buildup.

S8 Ep412: Guest: David Shedd. Shedd warns against selling advanced chips to China, describing Beijing's "capture, cage, and kill" economic strategy and criticizing the U.S. administration's transactional approach. With Thaddeus MCCotter co-host

S8 Ep412: Guest: David Shedd. Shedd discusses the conviction of a Google engineer for stealing AI secrets, illustrating corporate naivety regarding China's state-mandated espionage and intelligence gathering operations. With Thaddeus McCotter co-host.

S8 Ep412: Guest: Joseph Sternberg. Sternberg warns that revelations linking Peter Mandelson to Epstein reinforce narratives of elitism, damaging Starmer's already unpopular Labour government among working-class voters.

S8 Ep412: Guest: Joseph Sternberg. Sternberg details Starmer's unpopularity and lack of economic agenda, noting potential leadership challenges within the Labour Party from rivals like Burnham and Streeting.

S8 Ep412: Guest: Judy Dempsey. Amidst the Mandelson-Epstein scandal, Dempsey explains how economic struggles and Brexit regrets are driving the Labour Party to consider re-engaging with the European Union.

S8 Ep412: Guest: Judy Dempsey. Dempsey analyzes the stalemated Ukraine conflict, noting European refusal to accept Russian victory, while discussing rising tensions and internal political divisions within Iran.

S8 Ep412: Guest: Elizabeth Peek. Peek comments on the history based prediction that Democrats will take the House in midterms, forcing Trump to rely on executive actions and non-traditional voter turnout to maintain his agenda.

S8 Ep412: Guest: Elizabeth Peek. Peek discusses Trump's nomination of hawk Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve Chairman, noting the immediate drop in precious metals and potential monetary policy shifts.

S8 Ep411: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: David Albright. Albright warns that a post-strike Iran could see fleeing technicians transferring "loose nukes" or chemical weapons to terrorists, requiring urgent international containment strategies.

S8 Ep411: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Judy Dempsey. Dempsey discusses growing voices within Britain's Labour Party considering rejoining the European Union, acknowledging Brexit caused severe economic damage requiring a fundamental relationship reset.

S8 Ep411: PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Mary Kissel. Kissel argues against engaging Iran, citing active fatwas on U.S. officials and drone sales to Russia, insisting only severe ultimatums will curb regime aggression.