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The John Batchelor Show

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    S8 Ep664: 3. Drawing from the biblical narrative of the crucifixion, they interpret Pontius Pilate’s hand-washing as a recognition of Rome’s imperial limitations, a concept they argue Washington currently ignores. Unlike Rome’s historical success in assimilating

    30/03/2026 | 12 mins.
    3. Drawing from the biblical narrative of the crucifixion, they interpret Pontius Pilate’s hand-washing as a recognition of Rome’s imperial limitations, a concept they argue Washington currently ignores. Unlike Rome’s historical success in assimilating conquered peoples as equals, the U.S. has isolated itself by treating international partners with condescension and contempt. Consequently, international organizations like NATO remain absent from the conflict, leading to a predicted humiliating reckoning for the American court as energy costs continue to climb. (3)
    1650 PALM SUNDAY
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    S8 Ep664: 2. The economic fallout is highlighted by a 30% surge in gasoline prices, reaching $4.09 in Connecticut within only three weeks of the war’s onset. Germanicus posits that if the "emperor"—who is reportedly distracted by "kill reels" of explosions—cannot s

    30/03/2026 | 14 mins.
    2. The economic fallout is highlighted by a 30% surge in gasoline prices, reaching $4.09 in Connecticut within only three weeks of the war’s onset. Germanicus posits that if the "emperor"—who is reportedly distracted by "kill reels" of explosions—cannot stabilize the global supply chain, the military or Senate may be forced to intervene to prevent a total domestic collapse. This instability threatens to further impoverish European and Asian allies who are increasingly treated as subservient vassals. (2)
    1569 LONDINIUM
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    S8 Ep664: 1. In Londinium, Gaius and Germanicus critique the 2026 American war against Iran, noting a complete lack of strategic goals, an exit strategy, or an understanding of the enemy. They liken the current "emperor" to infirm leaders like Tiberius or those of

    30/03/2026 | 30 mins.
    1. In Londinium, Gaius and Germanicus critique the 2026 American war against Iran, noting a complete lack of strategic goals, an exit strategy, or an understanding of the enemy. They liken the current "emperor" to infirm leaders like Tiberius or those of the third-century crisis, suggesting that the American imperial system is fracturing due to corruption and institutional decay. The debaters warn that the Americanpublic was never prepared for this escalation, mirroring late Roman instability. (1)
    1550 ROME
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    S8 Ep663: 4. In 1789, Angelica traveled alone to witness George Washington’s inauguration, finding the reality of the new nation more complex and fractious than her idealized memories. She returned permanently to America in 1797, assuming the role of Schuyler fam

    30/03/2026 | 7 mins.
    4. In 1789, Angelica traveled alone to witness George Washington’s inauguration, finding the reality of the new nation more complex and fractious than her idealized memories. She returned permanently to America in 1797, assuming the role of Schuyler family matriarch. Following a period of profound personal tragedy, including the death of Alexander Hamilton, she demonstrated remarkable resilience. In 1806, she ventured into the western New York wilderness to help establish the town named in her honor, returning to her frontier roots. Her surviving correspondence in national libraries documents her life of luxury, intellect, and national influence. (4)
    1776 NEW YORK
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    S8 Ep663: 3. Following the 1783 peace treaty, the family moved to Europe, where "John Carter" reclaimed his true identity as John Barker Church. A high-stakes businessman with a high risk tolerance, he settled the family in London’s elite Mayfair district. Despite

    30/03/2026 | 11 mins.
    3. Following the 1783 peace treaty, the family moved to Europe, where "John Carter" reclaimed his true identity as John Barker Church. A high-stakes businessman with a high risk tolerance, he settled the family in London’s elite Mayfair district. Despite her English surroundings, Angelica remained a vocal American patriot, often acting as a cultural mediator between Dutch, English, and French societies. She hosted prestigious figures like Abigail Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and the Marquis de Lafayette. In London, she engaged with the "Blue Stocking" movement, surrounding herself with other highly educated, influential, and sophisticated women. (3)
    1789 NEW YORK

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The John Batchelor Show is a hard news-analysis radio program on current events, world history, global politics and natural sciences. Based in New York City for two decades, the show has travelled widely to report, from the Middle East to the South Caucasus to the Arabian Peninsula and East Asia.
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