The John Batchelor Show

S8 Ep956: Preview for Later Today: Samuel Ben-ur discusses Hamas's continued threat in Gaza despite shifting battlefield dynamics. He explores IDF operations, leadership objectives under Netanyahu, and the challenges of securing the region while Hamas remains armed

S8 Ep956: Preview for Later Today: Rick Fisher examines the competition between the U.S. Space Force and China's militarized astronaut brigade. He highlights dual-use technologies on the moon and the importance of defending lunar assets if global geopolitics turn s

S8 Ep956: Preview for Later Today: John Hardie analyzes the drone war in Ukraine, noting the tactical advantage Starlink and Western AI provide for mid-range strikes. He contrasts Ukrainian logistics targeting with Russia's focus on energy infrastructure and specia

S8 Ep956: Preview for Later Today: Peter Huessy explains battlefield nuclear doctrines, contrasting Western deterrent strategies with Russia's coercive use of nuclear threats. He discusses how these tensions influence NATO's involvement in Ukraine and ongoing Russi

S8 Ep956: Preview for Later Today: Jonathan Sayeh reports on the Iranian people's discouragement regarding the lack of U.S. support for regime change. He discusses abandoned mobilization plans and the potential, yet controversial, use of specific Kurdish separatist