I’m very happy to report that John Batchelor, whose three-hour program every weeknight is the best thing on all of radio, is back on the air after a sudden two-week departure. Three days ago he tweeted this, which I’d missed at the time:
Hi
The good news is that after a 7 hour surgery and 7 days in the spectacular Sloan-Kettering Head and Neck Cancer Ward, I am declared free of cancer.
The better news is that I am approved to return to air on Monday 19 November.
answered prayers and cheers J
Mr. Batchelor’s speech tonight is noticeably affected. It must have been a grueling ordeal, and to put himself back in harness after such a brief convalescence shows remarkable discipline and dedication. I am sure that I speak for all of his listeners when I say how concerned we have been for him, how much we have missed his indispensable conversation and analysis, and how very relieved we are to have him with us again.
Welcome back, sir, and may you make a full, speedy, and lasting recovery.
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Indeed! He will no doubt have blood work done every few months, but this diagnosis is a good sign. My wife and I underwent those check ups, she every three months, then every six and finally once a year for ten years. I followed her with the same pattern for five years. Plans get put on hold.
And I’ll raise a glass to your health JB!
(uhm. in probably oh … three or four hours … one pharma has me queasy this early. tho’ I’m certain your’s were worse.)
I’ve been a loyal listener to John Batchelor since 2001, first in my hometown of Vancouver, then in Montreal, and now in San Francisco.
It was painful listening to him (I felt so bad for him) but now focus on his courage to be back on the air before his speaking is back to normal.
Overjoyed that he came out of the surgery okay and hopefully cancer free forever.
I listen to JB over my wifi radio – crystal clear in all weather. I can at then download his podcasts to use when I walk or drive. He is the best news source in America today. I too am battling cancer – I can only wish him the best.
Strength and good luck to you.
I echo these sentiments that John B is a gift of erudite and intellectual radio and Godspeed recovery to him.. And the comments on this page are kindly and reflect well on him and his listeners
So grateful that Mr.Batchelor is able to resume his broadcasting role . He is a joy and a rare voice of reason and intelligence in the world of news commentary.
good to hear your show I can’t sleep because of your great shows. keep swinging. all the best to you. regards, steve bannan.
John Batchelor…the smartest, most knowledgeable person on the planet. Prayers for a successful recovery and continuing good health. Love the range of topics you seem to be able to, convincingly, converse about. Unique intellect. Miss hearing you 7 nights a week.
Dear Mr. Batchelor, Your intelligence helps me every day. i love your author interviews. May you continue to heal..you sound so much better..I am so happy. God Bless..Lynn.