Best John Batchelor Podcasts (2025)

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Henry Sokolski examines the scope of the "Golden Dome" for America, questioning if it should protect space access, LEO, or cis-lunar space. The system's potential reorientation to counter Chinese and Russian ... 2:14

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Henry Sokolski examines the scope of the "Golden Dome" for America, questioning if it should protect space access, LEO, or cis-lunar space. The system's potential reorientation to counter Chinese and Russian offensive space threats requires discussion. 1961By John Batchelor

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John Batchelor Hotel Mars, Weds, 9-17-25 Dr. Nestor Espinoza

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r. Espinoza discussed the exciting discovery of TRAPPIST-1e, a planet in the habitable zone of its star, using the James Webb Space Telescope. He explained that they are conducting observations to determine if the planet has an atmosphere and, if so, its composition. He described the transit method they are using to study the planet, which involves…

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Lorenzo Fiori reports that Milan, the current center of worldwide fashion, shows no recession signs. High-end spending, luxury shopping, and vibrant nightlife suggest people have money to spend. 1:57

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Lorenzo Fiori reports that Milan, the current center of worldwide fashion, shows no recession signs. High-end spending, luxury shopping, and vibrant nightlife suggest people have money to spend. 1790 MILANBy John Batchelor

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CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE EMERGENCY MEETING IN BRUSSELS ABOUT THE DRONES HARASSING THE EU...... 9-25-25 FIRST HOUR 9-915 Anatol Lieven discusses Trump's UN speech ... 5:13

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CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR 1914 BRUSSELS THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE EMERGENCY MEETING IN BRUSSELS ABOUT THE DRONES HARASSING THE EU...... 9-25-25 FIRST HOUR 9-915 Anatol Lieven discusses Trump's UN speech suggesting Europe fund Ukraine war, sparking fear of US disengagement. Escalating Russian drone incidents serve as warnings, while UK p…

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Ben Roberts and David Livingston detail microgravity's potential for medical breakthroughs (retinas, drugs) and advanced materials (semiconductors). Commercialization is nascent, supported by NASA grants ... 6:53

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Ben Roberts and David Livingston detail microgravity's potential for medical breakthroughs (retinas, drugs) and advanced materials (semiconductors). Commercialization is nascent, supported by NASA grants, but requires long-term investor patience. 1959By John Batchelor

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Ben Roberts and David Livingston detail microgravity's potential for medical breakthroughs (retinas, drugs) and advanced materials (semiconductors). Commercialization is nascent, supported by NASA grants ... 12:47

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Ben Roberts and David Livingston detail microgravity's potential for medical breakthroughs (retinas, drugs) and advanced materials (semiconductors). Commercialization is nascent, supported by NASA grants, but requires long-term investor patience. 1963By John Batchelor

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Paul Mueller critiques industrial policy's resurgence, noting proponents conflate it with pro-market growth. He argues government direction leads to overproduction and resource misallocation, referencing ... 6:54

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Paul Mueller critiques industrial policy's resurgence, noting proponents conflate it with pro-market growth. He argues government direction leads to overproduction and resource misallocation, referencing China's EV troubles. 1910 FRESNOBy John Batchelor

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Paul Mueller critiques industrial policy's resurgence, noting proponents conflate it with pro-market growth. He argues government direction leads to overproduction and resource misallocation, referencing ... 10:56

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Paul Mueller critiques industrial policy's resurgence, noting proponents conflate it with pro-market growth. He argues government direction leads to overproduction and resource misallocation, referencing China's EV troubles. 1964 MDBy John Batchelor

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Ahmad Sharawi discusses Syria's Al Sharah speaking at the UN seeking sanctions relief and international legitimacy, claiming victory over Assad. He addressed Captagon and accountability, though true judicial ... 8:44

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Ahmad Sharawi discusses Syria's Al Sharah speaking at the UN seeking sanctions relief and international legitimacy, claiming victory over Assad. He addressed Captagon and accountability, though true judicial reforms are questioned. 1870 DAMASCUSBy John Batchelor

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Cliff May describes wealthy Qatar hosting Hamas leaders, supporting the Muslim Brotherhood, and using Al Jazeerafor sophisticated propaganda. The US tolerates this due to its largest overseas air base ... 10:56

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Cliff May describes wealthy Qatar hosting Hamas leaders, supporting the Muslim Brotherhood, and using Al Jazeerafor sophisticated propaganda. The US tolerates this due to its largest overseas air base in Doha. 1904 DOHABy John Batchelor

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Michael Bernstam explains Russia bypasses US sanctions via balanced ruble-yuan barter trade with China. As a vital energy exporter, punishing Russia's major oil buyers risks ending the world economy. 8:42

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Michael Bernstam explains Russia bypasses US sanctions via balanced ruble-yuan barter trade with China. As a vital energy exporter, punishing Russia's major oil buyers risks ending the world economy. 1942 MOSCOW FACTORY WORKERSBy John Batchelor

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Veronique de Rugy defines industrial policy as central planning using subsidies and tariffs to shape the economy. She argues the US already succeeds best through limited government and free trade principles ... 9:08

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Veronique de Rugy defines industrial policy as central planning using subsidies and tariffs to shape the economy. She argues the US already succeeds best through limited government and free trade principles. 1887By John Batchelor

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Evan Ellis analyzes South America's deep corruption, violence, and institutional crises across Peru, Venezuela, Brazil, and Colombia. China gains influence amidst anti-US political sentiment and rising ... 4:28

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Evan Ellis analyzes South America's deep corruption, violence, and institutional crises across Peru, Venezuela, Brazil, and Colombia. China gains influence amidst anti-US political sentiment and rising illicit activities. 1930 ARGENTINABy John Batchelor

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Evan Ellis analyzes South America's deep corruption, violence, and institutional crises across Peru, Venezuela, Brazil, and Colombia. China gains influence amidst anti-US political sentiment and rising ... 15:12

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Evan Ellis analyzes South America's deep corruption, violence, and institutional crises across Peru, Venezuela, Brazil, and Colombia. China gains influence amidst anti-US political sentiment and rising illicit activities. 1886 COLOMBIABy John Batchelor

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Evan Ellis analyzes South America's deep corruption, violence, and institutional crises across Peru, Venezuela, Brazil, and Colombia. China gains influence amidst anti-US political sentiment and rising ... 9:59

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Evan Ellis analyzes South America's deep corruption, violence, and institutional crises across Peru, Venezuela, Brazil, and Colombia. China gains influence amidst anti-US political sentiment and rising illicit activities. 1910 VENEZUELABy John Batchelor

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Evan Ellis analyzes South America's deep corruption, violence, and institutional crises across Peru, Venezuela, Brazil, and Colombia. China gains influence amidst anti-US political sentiment and rising ... 7:51

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Evan Ellis analyzes South America's deep corruption, violence, and institutional crises across Peru, Venezuela, Brazil, and Colombia. China gains influence amidst anti-US political sentiment and rising illicit activities. 1910 PERUBy John Batchelor

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Mary O'Grady reports a Tabasco scandal linking former president AMLO's Morena party and political allies to former security minister Bermúdez, now jailed as an alleged mob boss. 8:50

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Mary O'Grady reports a Tabasco scandal linking former president AMLO's Morena party and political allies to former security minister Bermúdez, now jailed as an alleged mob boss. 1911 MEXICO CITYBy John Batchelor

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Chris Riegel reports the US leads in AI infrastructure, having over 5,000 advanced data centers, compared to China's 500. China lags due to chip bans, recognizing that data is the new oil. 10:55

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Chris Riegel reports the US leads in AI infrastructure, having over 5,000 advanced data centers, compared to China's 500. China lags due to chip bans, recognizing that data is the new oil.By John Batchelor

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Anatol Lieven discusses Trump's UN speech suggesting Europe fund Ukraine war, sparking fear of US disengagement. Escalating Russian drone incidents serve as warnings, while UK politics remain unsettled ... 5:34

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Anatol Lieven discusses Trump's UN speech suggesting Europe fund Ukraine war, sparking fear of US disengagement. Escalating Russian drone incidents serve as warnings, while UK politics remain unsettled. 1920 BRUSSELSBy John Batchelor

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Anatol Lieven discusses Trump's UN speech suggesting Europe fund Ukraine war, sparking fear of US disengagement. Escalating Russian drone incidents serve as warnings, while UK politics remain unsettled ... 12:16

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Anatol Lieven discusses Trump's UN speech suggesting Europe fund Ukraine war, sparking fear of US disengagement. Escalating Russian drone incidents serve as warnings, while UK politics remain unsettled. 1935 BRUSELSBy John Batchelor

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Evan Ellis at the US Army War College analyzes how Argentine President Javier Milei's economic success is threatened after the Peronist opposition united, causing investors to panic and the peso to fall ... 2:08

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Evan Ellis at the US Army War College analyzes how Argentine President Javier Milei's economic success is threatened after the Peronist opposition united, causing investors to panic and the peso to fall, mirroring previous difficulties. BUENOS AIRESBy John Batchelor

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Veronique de Rugy of the Mercatus Center questions the need for US industrial policy, arguing that the existing system of limited government and free trade, which produces unparalleled tech and wealth ... 2:39

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Veronique de Rugy of the Mercatus Center questions the need for US industrial policy, arguing that the existing system of limited government and free trade, which produces unparalleled tech and wealth, is already superior. 1790 ADAM SMITHBy John Batchelor

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Cliff May, founder and president of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, details how Qatar's Al Thani family, who sheltered Hamas masterminds, uses Doha-based Al Jazeera as a sophisticated propaganda ... 1:45

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Cliff May, founder and president of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, details how Qatar's Al Thani family, who sheltered Hamas masterminds, uses Doha-based Al Jazeera as a sophisticated propaganda platform, sometimes pro-Muslim Brotherhood, to exert influence abroad. 1942By John Batchelor

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Paul Mueller of Civitas Outlook magazine discusses how industrial policy is conflated with successful pro-growth, pro-market agendas. This mistake obscures tensions regarding market allocation and firm ... 2:24

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Paul Mueller of Civitas Outlook magazine discusses how industrial policy is conflated with successful pro-growth, pro-market agendas. This mistake obscures tensions regarding market allocation and firm discipline. 1908 BRADDOCK PA.By John Batchelor

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Chris Riegel of SCALA.COM argues against immediate deflation of the AI bubble, despite inevitable losers. Continued investment and services built on AI stacks suggest huge future returns for successful ... 1:14

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Chris Riegel of SCALA.COM argues against immediate deflation of the AI bubble, despite inevitable losers. Continued investment and services built on AI stacks suggest huge future returns for successful companies. 1953By John Batchelor

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2: Ben Roberts, investor, discusses microgravity in low Earth orbit. The near-zero gravity effect aids organic processes, allowing materials to form better with fewer defects, lacking sedimentation or ... 1:04

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Ben Roberts, investor, discusses microgravity in low Earth orbit. The near-zero gravity effect aids organic processes, allowing materials to form better with fewer defects, lacking sedimentation or convection. 1957By John Batchelor