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John Batchelor is radio host of the John Batchelor Show in New York, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Follow John on Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube.

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opinion

Is America in a State of Civil War?

UNCIVIL

America is in a state of supersessionist civil war, between the body that voted for the president of the United States and the body that voted for the other candidate.

John Batchelor | Published Aug 07, 2017
opinion

The Russia Mess Sucks in Democrats, Too

Unmasking Mysteries

One known unknown: the person who commissioned Fusion GPS to create the infamous ‘Trump Dossier.’

John Batchelor | Published Aug 01, 2017
opinion

What I’d Really Like to Hear Explained About Russiagate

Widening Gyre

We may never find out the truth behind Russiagate. But two things would provide a satisfying start: the role of Fusion GPS and the involvement of Samantha Power.

John Batchelor | Published Jul 24, 2017

What Truman’s First Four Months Could Teach Trump

Striking Similarities

Much like our current president, Truman’s win was seen as an accident of history. And Trump could learn lessons from Truman on the White House, leadership, and Russia.

John Batchelor | Published Jul 17, 2017
opinion

A Cautionary Climate Lesson for Trump—From Jules Verne

Lightning Strikes Twice

An 1889 dystopian romance about extraordinary man-made changes to the planet may offer the president—world leaders up in arms over his rejection of the Paris climate deal—a lesson.

John Batchelor | Published Jul 10, 2017
opinion

Don’t Buy the Scare Stories About the GOP’s Medicaid Reform

‘No basis’

The proposal ‘has nothing to do with seniors. It has nothing to do with the disabled. It has nothing to do with poor children.’

John Batchelor | Published Jul 05, 2017

The Republican Turnaround Starts This Week

Pedal, Meet Metal

Yep, it’s been a disastrous start for Trump and the GOP. But that may be about to change—and a lot faster than most people think.

John Batchelor | Published Jun 26, 2017
opinion

Dark Days in America, and Still Darker Ones to Come

We Ain’t Seen Nasty Yet

Just as in 1856, no one expects the climate of disunion to get anything but worse.

John Batchelor | Published Jun 19, 2017

James Comey’s Lessons for the Leakers to Come

DRIP DRIP DRIP

Is there a precedent for the next steps? Many choose the Watergate scandal as a roadmap.

John Batchelor | Published Jun 12, 2017

Nunes on Unmasking: ‘Oh, This Is Only the Beginning’

‘Abuse of Power’

The House intel chair on why the NSA, CIA, and FBI were subpoenaed; whether Comey has obstructed the probe; and whether more Obama officials are suspected.

John Batchelor | Published Jun 05, 2017

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