The John Batchelor Show

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY: This transcript features a discussion between John Batchelor and Gregory Copley regarding the potential political return of Reza Pahlavi to Iran. The speakers suggest that the Crown Prince is currently the only figure with sufficient name recognition and historical legitimacy to lead the nation following a potential collapse of the current regime. While the United States Department of State historically opposes monarchic structures, the experts argue that Pahlavi could serve as a transitional leader or a constitutional monarch similar to the British model. They emphasize that his return is increasingly supported by internal Iranian voices seeking stability through his established plans for economic and agricultural reform. Ultimately, the dialogue positions Pahlavi as a unique bridge between the country's imperial past and a future democratic transformation.1970 TEHRAN

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Elizabeth Peek. Peek discusses the investigation into Federal ReserveChairman Jerome Powell regarding building construction costs. She labels the $700 million budget overage a "red herring," arguing it distracts from more critical debates concerning the Federal Reserve's future independence and the president's upcoming choice for leadership in the springtime.1914 FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Jonathan Schanzer. Schanzer compares the current unrest in Iran to the tectonic shift of the Soviet Union's collapse. He questions the lack of media coverage despite evidence of massacres and body bags, attributing the relative dearth of images to the regime's active jamming of Starlink and the internet across the region.1900 RUSSIANS IN TABRIZ

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Professor Brenda Shaffer. Shaffer explains that the Iranian revolution's success depends on the participation of ethnic minorities. While IRGC members live safely in major cities like Tehran, they face direct, violent retribution in minority-populated provinces. This highlights a fragmented movement where regional resistance differs significantly from the protests in the capital.1307 PERSIA MURDER

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Joseph Sternberg. Sternberg criticizes the BBC and Western political left for their delayed response to the massacre of Iranian civilians. He argues this silence stems from the inability to use the situation to criticize Israel, contrasting the current lack of outrage with the vocal protests typically directed at Israeliactions.