The John Batchelor Show

S8 Ep937: Preview for Later Today: Judy Dempsey discusses the rising populist AfD party in Germany, highlighting its anti-Ukraine and anti-NATO stance. Influenced by East German pacifist traditions, the party capitalizes on these foreign policy issues before upcomi

S8 Ep937: Preview for Later Today: Bob Zimmerman explains recurring leaks in the Zvezda module of the International Space Station. These stress-related cracks could lead to catastrophic failure, prompting NASA to secure the American section during docking operation

S8 Ep936: Preview for Later Today: Jim Fanell analyzes the Balikatan military exercises, highlighting Japan's historic participation alongside the Philippines. This collective demonstration of regional resolve aims to counter China's naval dominance and daily bully

S8 Ep936: Guest: Blaine Holt General Blaine Holt discusses routine Russian nuclear threats and the U.S. military’s measured reaction. While such rhetoric is common, the U.S. closely monitors yearly exercises in Belarus to identify critical gaps in Russian readiness

S8 Ep935: Preview for Later Today: Cliff May discusses CIA Director John Ratcliffe's mission to Cuba, offering financial relief for their broken economy. The U.S. demands aid bypass the government and requires fundamental human rights reforms before providing any t