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The John Batchelor ShowAuthor: John Batchelor
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. Language: en-us Genres: News, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 649
Thursday, 26 March, 2026
STREAMING THE MAKING OF THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, FEATURING ALAN TONELSON, JIM MCTAGUE, ANATOL LIEVEN. 3-26-26.1959This transcript from The John Bachelor Show explores the intersection of artificial intelligence, global labor markets, and escalating geopolitical conflicts. The participants first discuss the practical limitations of AI, noting its tendency to provide confident but erroneous information and the resulting need for human oversight. The dialogue then shifts toward a potential class divide between those who master these digital tools and those who are left behind by automation. Turning to international affairs, the speakers analyze how the energy crisis and inflation stemming from Middle Eastern instability are reshaping the war in Ukraine. They suggest that Russia has gained significant economic leverage, potentially forcing Western powers into difficult diplomatic concessions. Ultimately, the source highlights a world grappling with the unpredictable consequences of both emerging technology and transnational warfare.
