The John Batchelor Show

1800 YEMEN
 STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 11-2-26

This John Batchelor Show broadcast features geopolitical experts analyzing the volatile and complex political landscape of the Middle East. Bill Roggio and Edmund Fitton-Brown of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies evaluate the unyielding Iranian diplomatic stance, the effectiveness of Western naval blockades, and the broader proxy conflicts involving global powers like Russia and China. Samuel Ben-Or joins the conversation to dissect the inconclusive outcome of the recent Israeli elections, detailing the precarious political maneuvering required to form a new government amid ongoing military hostilities. The commentators further debate Western military strategies, the limits of modern rules of engagement, and the impending threat of renewed US-led attacks against Iran following the American midterm elections.

1954
Lunar Competition Space Race
Rick Fisher and Gordon Chang analyze China’s goal of landing astronauts on the moon before 2030 using the Long March 10 booster. Fisher explains Beijing’s strategy of deploying lightweight landers and rovers to rapidly establish a strategic presence, in contrast with America’s reliance on heavier, more complex lunar landing systems. (11)

1959
China Forced Organ Harvesting
Jan Jekielek and Gordon Chang discuss China’s state-sanctioned forced organ harvesting industry, detailed in Jekielek’s Killed to Order. They examine the Chinese Communist Party’s elite longevity program and the systemic targeting of Falun Gong practitioners. Jekielek also reviews pending US congressional legislation aimed at sanctioning perpetrators. (10)

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Syrian Governance Regional Dynamics
Ahmad Sharawi and Bill Roggio explore Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa’s evolving role from jihadist to statesman. Sharawi outlines US-backed diplomatic efforts connecting Syria, Iraq, and Turkey for regional energy investment. However, ongoing border tensions with Jordan and continued skepticism from Israel highlight lingering security challenges in southern Syria. (9)

NOV,
Patriot Missile Maintenance Facility
John Hardie and Bill Roggio review the Pentagon’s selection of Poland to host Europe’s first PAC-3 Patriot missile maintenance facility. The center aims to reduce repair timelines for European defenses. Hardie notes Ukraine’s severe shortage of Patriot interceptors needed to counter Russian ballistic attacks against critical infrastructure. (8)