CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR



THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT THE DISARMING OF HAMAS...



10-13-25







FIRST HOUR



9-915

HEADLINE: Escalating Border Conflict Between Pakistan and Afghanistan

GUEST NAMES: Bill Roggio, Husain Haqqani

SUMMARY: A major border conflict has erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan, resulting in significant casualties and air strikes. The tension is rooted in the Afghan Taliban supporting the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) and historical issues over the Durand Line. Pakistan views the Afghan Taliban as ungrateful clients, threatening Pakistan's stability.



915-930

HEADLINE: Escalating Border Conflict Between Pakistan and Afghanistan

GUEST NAMES: Bill Roggio, Husain Haqqani

SUMMARY: A major border conflict has erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan, resulting in significant casualties and air strikes. The tension is rooted in the Afghan Taliban supporting the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) and historical issues over the Durand Line. Pakistan views the Afghan Taliban as ungrateful clients, threatening Pakistan's stability.





930-945

HEADLINE: Iran's Isolation and Weakening "Axis of Resistance" Post-Gaza Ceasefire

GUEST NAMES: Janatyn Sayeh, Bill Roggio

SUMMARY: Tehran is in a tough spot concerning the Gaza ceasefire because stability does not work in its favor, contradicting its strategy of regional destabilization. Iran skipped the Cairo peace summit, demonstrating its isolated diplomatic position. Experts note that the Iranian-led "axis of resistance" (including Hezbollah and Iraqi PMF factions) is severely weakened due to sanctions and cash flow reductions.



945-1000

HEADLINE: Iran's Isolation and Weakening "Axis of Resistance" Post-Gaza Ceasefire

GUEST NAMES: Janatyn Sayeh, Bill Roggio

SUMMARY: Tehran is in a tough spot concerning the Gaza ceasefire because stability does not work in its favor, contradicting its strategy of regional destabilization. Iran skipped the Cairo peace summit, demonstrating its isolated diplomatic position. Experts note that the Iranian-led "axis of resistance" (including Hezbollah and Iraqi PMF factions) is severely weakened due to sanctions and cash flow reductions.











SECOND HOUR



10-1015

HEADLINE: US Intelligence, Tomahawks, and Escalation in the Ukraine War

GUEST NAMES: John Hardie, Bill Roggio

SUMMARY: The US is considering providing Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles, potentially facilitating strikes on Russian energy nodes using US intelligence. While Russia warns of escalation, experts believe their response will likely be strengthening air defense rather than direct conflict with NATO. Ukrainian officials are urgently seeking air defense systems due to increasing Russian missile and drone production.





1015-1030

HEADLINE: US Intelligence, Tomahawks, and Escalation in the Ukraine War

GUEST NAMES: John Hardie, Bill Roggio

SUMMARY: The US is considering providing Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles, potentially facilitating strikes on Russian energy nodes using US intelligence. While Russia warns of escalation, experts believe their response will likely be strengthening air defense rather than direct conflict with NATO. Ukrainian officials are urgently seeking air defense systems due to increasing Russian missile and drone production.





1030-1045

HEADLINE: US Response to China's Rare Earth Threat and Stockpiling

GUEST NAMES: Victoria Coates, Gordon Chang

SUMMARY: China injected the rare earths threat into trade talks, a serious move given they supply 70% of US needs and US stockpiles are low. President Trump responded with 100% tariffs but later sought an off-ramp. Experts stress the urgent need for the US to develop a domestic supply and a national stockpile, similar to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, to counter future Chinese blackmail.





1045-1100

HEADLINE: China's Desperate Rare Earth Export Curbs and Economic Collapse

GUEST NAMES: Alan Tonelson, Gordon Chang

SUMMARY: China's sweeping curbs on rare earth exports are described as a desperate "hail mary" heave, risking severe economic damage, particularly given the collapse of its property bubble and external pressures. Experts agree China is undergoing a major deflationary spiral, and this move ironically contradicts the globalization from which it prospered.



THIRD HOUR



1100-1115



HEADLINE: China's Aggressive Ramming Policy in the South China Sea

GUEST NAMES: Captain James Fanell, Gordon Chang

SUMMARY: The purposeful ramming of a Philippine Bureau of Fisheries vessel by a massive Chinese Coast Guard cutter is part of a consistent CCP strategy to claim total control over the South China Sea. Experts warn that this aggressive pattern will continue unless the US takes stronger action, such as having Navy and Coast Guard vessels escort Filipino ships, bolstering support for its treaty ally.





1115-1130

HEADLINE: China's Aggressive Ramming Policy in the South China Sea

GUEST NAMES: Captain James Fanell, Gordon Chang

SUMMARY: The purposeful ramming of a Philippine Bureau of Fisheries vessel by a massive Chinese Coast Guard cutter is part of a consistent CCP strategy to claim total control over the South China Sea. Experts warn that this aggressive pattern will continue unless the US takes stronger action, such as having Navy and Coast Guard vessels escort Filipino ships, bolstering support for its treaty ally.



1130-1145

HEADLINE: Analysis of Political Speech and "Dark Passions" in American Politics

GUEST NAME: Peter Berkowitz

SUMMARY: Peter Berkowitz discusses William Galston's book on "dark passions" (anger, fear, domination), asserting that President Biden's rhetoric characterizing MAGA Republicans as a threat exemplifies this concept. Galston views Donald Trump as a new kind of politician who aggressively appeals to these passions. The current spiral of rhetorical extremism and lawfare destabilizes American politics; restoring civic education is recommended to combat this.

1145-1200

HEADLINE: Analysis of Political Speech and "Dark Passions" in American Politics

GUEST NAME: Peter Berkowitz

SUMMARY: Peter Berkowitz discusses William Galston's book on "dark passions" (anger, fear, domination), asserting that President Biden's rhetoric characterizing MAGA Republicans as a threat exemplifies this concept. Galston views Donald Trump as a new kind of politician who aggressively appeals to these passions. The current spiral of rhetorical extremism and lawfare destabilizes American politics; restoring civic education is recommended to combat this.



FOURTH HOUR



12-1215

HEADLINE: Critical Analysis of the Gaza Hostage Exchange and Path to Peace

GUEST NAME: John Bolton

SUMMARY: The Gaza hostage exchange deal is criticized for lacking a path to the necessary Hamas disarmament, raising doubts about the plan's next stages. The release of 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, many hardened by prison, significantly boosts radicalism. Iran, responsible for arming Hamas, is likely to continue supporting terrorist proxies if it revives its nuclear program.







1215-1230



HEADLINE: The Houthis: Status of Attacks and Ideology

GUEST NAMES: Bridget Toomey, Bill Roggio

SUMMARY: Houthi attacks on Israel and the Red Sea have recently quieted down, with their leader instructing a temporary cessation following the Gaza ceasefire. The group, whose motto includes "Death to America, Death to Israel," maintains an ideological commitment to fighting Israel long term. They act independently of Arab countries, focusing instead on their own interests and those of Iran.





1230-1245

HEADLINE: Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado and the Future of Venezuela

GUEST NAMES: Ernesto Araújo, Alejandro Peña Esclusa

SUMMARY: Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado received the Nobel Peace Prize for her courage against the dictatorship, inspiring Latin America. She believes liberation requires US military support against the powerful drug cartel regime. After Maduro leaves, $1.7 trillion in investment is needed, along with food and medicine, to reconstruct the nation suffering the largest Latin American humanitarian crisis.





1245-100 AM

HEADLINE: Venezuelan Opposition Leader María Corina Machado and the Future of Venezuela



GUEST NAMES: Ernesto Araújo, Alejandro Peña Esclusa



SUMMARY: Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado received the Nobel Peace Prize for her courage against the dictatorship, inspiring Latin America. She believes liberation requires US military support against the powerfu