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The John Batchelor Show

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    S8 Ep1084: Colonel Jeff McCausland recounts how General Reynolds was killed by a Confederate marksman while leading his men forward into the woods. Later that day, Robert E. Lee issued a famous discretionary order to Richard Ewell to take Cemetery Hill "if practicab

    03/07/2026 | 8 mins.
    Colonel Jeff McCausland recounts how General Reynolds was killed by a Confederate marksman while leading his men forward into the woods. Later that day, Robert E. Lee issued a famous discretionary order to Richard Ewell to take Cemetery Hill "if practicable." Ewell, newly promoted and lacking initiative, hesitated and ultimately declined to attack. (2)
    1910
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    S8 Ep1083: Colonel Jeff McCausland discusses John Buford's arrival at Gettysburg, identifying key terrain like Cemetery Hill. Buford sent urgent messages to John Reynolds, urging him to bring infantry forward quickly. Reynolds trusted Buford's assessment, leading Un

    03/07/2026 | 9 mins.
    Colonel Jeff McCausland discusses John Buford's arrival at Gettysburg, identifying key terrain like Cemetery Hill. Buford sent urgent messages to John Reynolds, urging him to bring infantry forward quickly. Reynolds trusted Buford's assessment, leading Union forces to occupy positions just as the Confederate attack began. (1)
    1903 GETTYSBURG
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    S8 Ep1082: STREAMING MAKING OF JBS, FEATURING LANCE GATLING IN TOKYO, 7-2-26

    02/07/2026 | 59 mins.
    STREAMING MAKING OF JBS, FEATURING LANCE GATLING IN TOKYO, 7-2-26
    1920 NAGASAKI
    In this broadcast, John Batchelor and Lance Gatling examine the shifting geopolitical and economic landscape across the globe, with a specific focus on Japan's bold new trajectory. The discussion highlights Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s ambitious $2.3 trillion investment plan, which aims to secure Japan’s technological future in sectors like AI, semiconductors, and defense through public-private partnerships. Amidst significant yen depreciation and rising regional tensions, Japan is also strengthening military ties with the U.S. and Australia to counter Chinese influence in the Pacific. The conversation further addresses the global impact of drone warfare, citing examples from Ukraine and recent security breaches in Beijing to illustrate how cheap, autonomous technology is redefining modern combat. Ultimately, the sources portray a world in transition, where established powers are racing to adapt to rapid technological breakthroughs and unpredictable international conflicts.
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    S8 Ep1081: Preview: Lance Gatling discusses Prime Minister Takaichi's 14-year plan to accelerate Japan's high-tech sectors. She maintains record popularity among conservatives and young people despite bold spending, supported by a culture that is impressively hardwo

    02/07/2026 | 1 mins.
    Preview: Lance Gatling discusses Prime Minister Takaichi's 14-year plan to accelerate Japan's high-tech sectors. She maintains record popularity among conservatives and young people despite bold spending, supported by a culture that is impressively hardworking and devoted.
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    S8 Ep1081: Preview: Mary Kissel analyzes shifting US-China relations, noting that the private sector is proactively diversifying. CEOs recognize China's deflating, corrupt economy while the government remains slow to recognize that outreach is not being met with coo

    02/07/2026 | 1 mins.
    Preview: Mary Kissel analyzes shifting US-China relations, noting that the private sector is proactively diversifying. CEOs recognize China's deflating, corrupt economy while the government remains slow to recognize that outreach is not being met with cooperation.
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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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