S8 Ep575: STREAM THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 3-12-26 This transcript captures the preparatory and live segments of the *John Batchelor Show*, where the host and his guests navigate the complexities of modern technology and international trade

S8 Ep574: SHOW SCHEDULE THURSDAY 3-12-2026 1917 COTSWOLDS ENGLAND

S8 Ep573: 16. Richard Epstein (Civitas Institute) discusses the Middle East war’s threat to niche commodities essential for high-end microchips. He critiques recent energy policies and emphasizes the difficulty of assessing military progress due to limited public

S8 Ep573: 15. Richard Epstein (Civitas Institute) criticizes President Trump’s trade policies and tariff investigations, arguing they cause severe domestic economic dislocation. He highlights the legal uncertainty businesses face regarding tariff refunds and the po

S8 Ep573: 14. Anatol Lieven (Quincy Institute) explores the resurgence of the "Great Game," detailing Israel's goal to dismantle the Iranian state. He argues that bombing will not break Iranian resistance and notes European reluctance to impose sanctions. (14)

S8 Ep573: 13. Anatol Lieven (Quincy Institute) discusses the Iran war’s impact, noting Russia’s benefits through increased energy profits and diverted Western air defenses. He criticizes the U.S. administration for failing to predict predictable Iranian retaliation

S8 Ep572: 11. Professor Paul Thomas Chamberlain describes the Casablanca and Tehran conferences, where Allied leaders grappled with the realization that the Soviet Union would emerge as a dominant European power. He highlights Roosevelt’s anti-colonial vision, whic

S8 Ep572: 11. Professor Paul Thomas Chamberlain describes the Casablanca and Tehran conferences, where Allied leaders grappled with the realization that the Soviet Union would emerge as a dominant European power. He highlights Roosevelt’s anti-colonial vision, whic

S8 Ep572: 10. Professor Paul Thomas Chamberlain identifies November 1942 as the critical turning point of World War II, marked by the simultaneous battles of Stalingrad, Guadalcanal, and North Africa. These events signaled the rise of superpowers—continent-spanning

S8 Ep572: 9. Professor Paul Thomas Chamberlain of Columbia University recounts the November 1941 White House meetings where U.S. leaders prepared for an imminent, yet poorly understood, Japanese attack. He explains that military planners initially focused on the Ph

S8 Ep572: 8. Professor Evan Ellis analyzes the reversal of the "pink tide" in South America, highlighted by the election of conservative capitalist Jose Antonio Kast in Chile. He discusses the cooling relations between the U.S. and Brazil's President Lula, who is c

S8 Ep572: 7. Professor Evan Ellis evaluates the political maneuvers in Venezuela, where the U.S. is dealing directly with Delcy and Jorge Rodriguez to manage oil production and mining investments. He notes that while new laws have expanded the autonomy of foreign o

S8 Ep572: 6. Professor Evan Ellis reviews the dire economic crisis in Cuba, where the loss of Venezuelan and Russian oil has caused the near-total collapse of the power grid and tourism sector. He addresses reports of secret negotiations between the Trump administr

S8 Ep572: 5. Professor Evan Ellis of the US Army War College details the geopolitical struggle over Panama’s ports, where an interim contract was awarded to an American-affiliated company after a Chinese-owned operator’s lease was ruled unconstitutional. He discuss

S8 Ep572: 4. Colonel Jeff McCausland further analyzes the asymmetric warfare tactics employed by Iran, which include the use of maritime drones to threaten shipping in the Straits of Hormuz. He notes that modern technology, such as Starlink and precise GPS, has shi

S8 Ep572: 3. Retired Colonel Jeff McCausland critiques the conduct of the 2026 war with Iran, emphasizing the lack of a clear strategy or end state despite thousands of successful target strikes. He highlights a major messaging failure by the administration followi

S8 Ep572: 2. Natalie Econo from the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies (FDD) explains why Qatar has been recommended for the Special Watch List (SWL) for religious freedom violations. She notes that while the U.S. views Qatar as a major non-NATO ally and med

S8 Ep572: NUMBER FILE SEPARATE SINGLE PARAGRAPH 1-12 1. Mary Anastasia O’Grady of the *Wall Street Journal* explores the presence of Iranian assets in Venezuela, noting that Iranian technology was used to build an assembly plant for military drones in the state of

S8 Ep571: PREVIEW FOR LATER. Anatol Lieven critiques the U.S. administration's failure to predict Iranian attacks on the Strait of Hormuz. He notes that even a Hungarian school teacher recognized these predictable retaliations against international energy supplies,

S8 Ep571: PREVIEW FOR LATER. Natalie Ecanow explores Qatar’s contradictory role as a U.S. ally while hosting groups like Hamas and the Taliban. She highlights evidence of secret funding to Hamas leadership, bypassing official channels,. GUEST AND AFFILIATION: Natal