The John Batchelor Show
A podcast by John Batchelor
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Patrycja Bazylczyk defines the Golden Dome as a reorientation of US missile defense policy to counter next-generation threats from near-peer adversaries, Russia and China. The defense, which involves
Published: 10/2/2025 -
Patrycja Bazylczyk defines the Golden Dome as a reorientation of US missile defense policy to counter next-generation threats from near-peer adversaries, Russia and China. The defense, which involves
Published: 10/2/2025 -
Preview: Bob Zimmerman details SpaceX's target of October 13th for the next Starship Super Heavy orbital test flight, which will focus on testing various engine firing configurations during the Super
Published: 10/2/2025 -
Preview: Bob Zimmerman details SpaceX's target of October 13th for the next Starship Super Heavy orbital test flight, which will focus on testing various engine firing configurations during the Super
Published: 10/2/2025 -
Professor John Yoo examines US missile attacks on alleged Venezuelan drug boats, differentiating military force (war) from law enforcement (crime). He suggests that if the Maduro regime is using drug
Published: 10/2/2025 -
Professor John Yoo examines US missile attacks on alleged Venezuelan drug boats, differentiating military force (war) from law enforcement (crime). He suggests that if the Maduro regime is using drug
Published: 10/2/2025 -
David Maxwell discusses South Korea's military spending increase, the largest in over 15 years, which supports the goal of developing independent warfighting capabilities and transitioning operationa
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Brandon Weichert analyzes the growing threat of space warfare, referencing Russia's satellites shadowing German intelligence satellites and the Sino-Russian "no limits partnership." He explains that c
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Colonel Grant Newsham assesses South Korea's leftist President Yoon Suk Yeol, describing him as pro-China and anti-US, despite his vow to increase defense spending. Newsham views this spending partly
Published: 10/2/2025 -
Colonel Grant Newsham assesses South Korea's leftist President Yoon Suk Yeol, describing him as pro-China and anti-US, despite his vow to increase defense spending. Newsham views this spending partly
Published: 10/2/2025 -
Andrew McCarthy and Thaddeus McCotter discuss James Comey potentially being a target of the Trumpadministration, focusing on charges of lying to Congress under the broader false statements statute (1
Published: 10/2/2025 -
Andrew McCarthy and Thaddeus McCotter discuss James Comey potentially being a target of the Trumpadministration, focusing on charges of lying to Congress under the broader false statements statute (1
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Colonel Jeff McCausland observes that Europe is preparing to deal with Russia's hybrid warfare (drones, cyber, incursions) independently, driven by the belief that the Trump administration is priorit
Published: 10/2/2025 -
Colonel Jeff McCausland observes that Europe is preparing to deal with Russia's hybrid warfare (drones, cyber, incursions) independently, driven by the belief that the Trump administration is priorit
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Preview: Rick Fisher discusses Victor Gao, a Chinese national, Yale Law graduate, and "agitprop" likened to Tokyo Rose, who delivers deniable threats for Beijing. Referred to as a "Han envoy," Gao rec
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Preview: General Blaine Holt (United States Air Force retired) discusses a cultural shift away from the warrior ethos in the US military, influenced by new directions at the Pentagon. He notes a drift
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Preview: Jeff McCausland (United States Army retired) details Russia's slow progress and heavy losses (a quarter of a million dead) in the war in Ukraine. He uses the simile that a snail starting in 2
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Preview: Colonel Grant Newsham (US Marine Corps retired) discusses the strategy of South Korean left-wing president Yoon Suk Yeol, which involves flattering Donald Trump to focus him on peace efforts.
Published: 10/1/2025 -
Preview: Professor John Yoo discusses the powerful Trump administration response to Venezuela, including military assets and suggestions of war. The administration justifies using force by claiming th
Published: 10/1/2025 -
Preview: Bob Zimmerman discusses the shelving of the Dream Chaser mini shuttle, noting a lack of transparency after its anticipated launch date passed. He speculates that extensive ground testing, inc
Published: 10/1/2025