Podcasts about Foreign policy

Rudyard and Andrew start the show talking about this week's China summit with 20 leaders of non-Western countries, including India, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. Narendra Modi's public display of friendship with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin is a searing indictment of the Trump administration and his disastrous tariff policies. Andrew argues that while countries in the global south might not be our allies, they are still willing to work with us. If we lose India, many other countries of consequence will follow. Rudyard and Andrew then turn to Canada's defense priorities in this geopolitical turmoil. We are caught in between a dictatorship across the Arctic Ocean and an emerging dictatorship to the south. Do we need to start arming ourselves and seek out other allies to protect us from these threats? And will Trump become more dangerous abroad to distract from increasing opposition to him at home?

***Please subscribe to Matt's ⁠Substack⁠ at https://worthknowing.substack.com/*** The Complex Web of Trump's Global Mess: Unpacking the DamageThe focus starts on the potential for lasting damage from President Trump's mounting failures around the world. Matt Robison is joined by former AP Editor for Europe, Middle East, and Africa Dan Perry to break down the implications of the thorny relationship dynamics exposed at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit, and the fallout from Trump's trade policies. But then, as Trump's press conference unfolds live while they were on air, the conversation turned to Trump's five-day disappearance and obvious health struggles, and what that means for the future. 00:14 Trump's Disappearance and Reemergence02:29 Trump's Trade Wars and Consequences07:22 India's Shift Towards China and Russia19:07 Internal and External Damage Under Trump32:06 The Original Sin and Economic Impact40:37 Israel, Gaza, and US Influence52:30 Trump's Health 01:05:06 Final Thoughts and Future Directions

In this episode of NucleCast, Gibum Kim from the Korean Institute for Defense Analysis to discuss the recent political changes in South Korea, particularly the impact of the new Democratic Party leadership on foreign policy, especially regarding North Korea and the US-South Korea alliance. They explore the philosophical differences between the political parties regarding denuclearization, the future of the US-South Korea alliance, and the challenges posed by China. The conversation concludes with Gi-bum's wishes for the future of South Korea's security and international relations.Gibum KIM is an associate research fellow at the Korea Institute for Defense Analyses (KIDA). He leads the Current Issues Team under the Future Strategy Office. Before becoming the Team Lead, his research focused on issues pertaining to the ROK-U.S. alliance, U.S. nuclear strategy and extended deterrence, and defense space strategy at the Center for Security and Strategy. He was formerly a research associate at both the Office of the Vice President for Research and the Center for Foreign Policy and National Security of the Asan Institute for Policy Studies (AIPS) in Seoul. Mr. Kim was a member of the Pacific Forum Young Leaders Program from 2014 to 2019. He earned both an MA and BA in Political Science at the College of Political Science and Economics, Korea University, and is pursuing his doctoral degree at his alma mater. His research interests include issues related to nuclear strategy, nonproliferation, alliance politics, defense space strategy, and multilateral security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.Socials:Follow on Twitter at @NucleCastFollow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/nuclecastpodcastSubscribe RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/nuclecast-podcast/Rate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nuclecast/id1644921278Email comments and topic/guest suggestions to NucleCast@anwadeter.org

Sudul global strânge rândurile, pe măsură ce Statele Unite sub Donald Trump se îndepărtează de Europa. La reuniunea Organizației de Cooperare de la Shanghai (SCO) de la Tianjin, gazda Xi Jinping a cerut o mai mare unitate între membri și a anunțat un program cuprinzător de creditare. Printre participanți s-au numărat președintele rus Vladimir Putin. Presa internațională analizează situația. ”Beijingul se profilează ca un al doilea centru de putere globală”, observă ziarul italian Corriere della Sera, citat de Eurotopics, „Prezența lui Modi, Putin și a altora, precum președintele turc Erdoğan și președintele iranian Masoud Pezeshkian, i-a oferit lui Xi Jinping oportunitatea de a-și relansa ideea unei alternative la ordinea mondială occidentală. ... La cina de gală, președintele chinez a subliniat convergența intereselor dintre țările «Sudului global»,.” Însă contururile alianței sunt încă neclare, notează ziarul german Handelsblat, observând slăbiciunile grupului: „Diferențele dintre India și China, neîncrederea republicilor din Asia Centrală față de Kremlin, conflictul dintre Pakistan și India: Occidentul poate folosi toate acestea pentru a menține deschise liniile de falie din cadrul alianței. SCO este încă mai degrabă un mozaic fragil decât un bloc monolitic.” Iar Financial Times consideră că prezența lui Vladimir Putin „subminează imaginea pe care Beijingul dorește să o proiecteze ca mare campion al stabilității și multilateralismului”. ”Umilită de Donald Trump, India își relansează relațiile cu China”, titrează Le Monde. ”Încolțit de sancțiuni vamale americane luate brusc – penalități de 50% pentru produsele indiene, tarife motivate, potrivit președintelui Donald Trump, de importurile de petrol rusesc – prim-ministrul indian Narendra Modi a decis să se apropie de Beijing, rivalul și dușmanul său”. ”În mijlocul unui conflict comercial cu Washingtonul, strângerea de mână este încărcată de simbolism”, consideră Le Figaro.   Dar ”deși tensiunile dintre cele două puteri nucleare s-au relaxat (...), punctele de dispută rămân. În 2020, cele două armate s-au ciocnit în apropierea regiunii indiene Ladakh, lăsând cel puțin 24 de morți pe câmpul de luptă. Iar anul trecut, India a înregistrat un deficit comercial de 99 de miliarde de dolari cu China”   mai scrie ziarul francez. A fost „un summit prezentat pe scară largă ca o oportunitate unică pentru China de a-și etala aura geopolitică”, comentează ziarul japonez Nikkei Asia, preluat de Courrier International. Liderul de la Beijing a pledat pentru „o lume multipolară bazată pe egalitate și ordine”. „India este piatra de temelie a strategiei americane de a împiedica China să domine Asia” notează The Wall Street Journal. ”Cu toate acestea, relațiile cu India au devenit ”execrabile de la decizia republicanului de a impune tarife punitive de 50% din cauza achizițiilor masive de petrol din Rusia (...). Washingtonul nu dă nici cel mai mic semn de dorință de a-și schimba poziția și niciun prim-ministru al Indiei, cea mai mare democrație din lume, nu își poate permite să ignore opinia publică”. A fost un eveniment conceput, așa cum explică Foreign Policy, „atât pentru Statele Unite, Japonia, Taiwan și alte țări de la granițele maritime ale Chinei, cât și pentru spectatorii chinezi”, dar și ca o modalitate prin care Xi Jinping (...) a face mai mult loc Chinei”.

Original Show Title: Tariff Lies; Xi, Modi, Putin; Tourism; Chinese Visas; DC; Min Wage; UK Asylum | Yaron Brook Show | September 1, 2025Are tariffs “protecting” American jobs—or just ripping you off? Yaron tears apart the myths and exposes the real victims of tariff lies. From Xi's authoritarian grip to Modi's nationalist illusions and Putin's thuggery, the show dives into the strongmen shaping global politics.Yaron will also tackle the decline of tourism, the mess of Chinese visas, the swamp of DC politics, and the economic insanity of minimum wage hikes. Across the Atlantic, the UK asylum crisis reveals the moral collapse of Western immigration policies.Plus, a fiery Q&A on crime stats, Trump's tariff obsession, Rand's cultural impact, drones vs. tanks, why Americans have AC but Europeans don't—and the deeper question of whether fear of independence defines today's culture.Key Time Stamps:02:35 Florence Reflections04:55 Tariff Lies38:35 Xi39:35 Modi47:40 Tourism51:45 Chinese Visas56:30 DC1:02:45 Min Wage1:08:35 UK AsylumLive Questions:1:37:58 What are the most positive trends in the world today? What gives you greatest cause for optimism?1:44:52 What if somebody told Trump that his chances of getting the Nobel Prize would dramatically increase if he eliminated all tariffs?1:46:14  Will we see capitalism in our lifetime?1:46:51 Is looking at how many hours a person must work to afford an item a better way of looking at prices today, compared to prices in the past?1:50:56 Back to the issue of maturity, how do you explain the phenomenon of the degree of immaturity of the Trump administration?1:54:37 Rand diagnosed most people as having a fear of independence. Whatever one feels about being independent, one's metaphysical independence is a biological fact. Why would one form a fear of acknowledging that fact of nature?1:56:22 Are drones making armored fighting vehicles obsolete?1:59:09 Would you agree that to learn, an individual has to revise a previously held belief (accept that being wrong is a path to learning), and/or... accept being ignorant about some topic/information, and [honestly] learn from a position of ignorance?2:05:51 Is it really fair to say all the smart people are in Blue cities? Is it because of current Democrat policies or relics of times past?2:08:55 See pinned comment for timestamps of additional questions

➡️ Watch the full interview ad-free, join a community of geopolitics enthusiasts and gain access to exclusive content on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/DecodingGeopolitics➡️ Sign up to my free geopolitics newsletter: https://stationzero.substack.com/This is a conversation with Sergey Radchenko. Sergey is one of the most insightful historians of the Cold War and Russian history. He grew up in the USSR, has spent years combing through Soviet archives, and his latest book offers a rare inside look into how Soviet leaders actually made decisions about war, diplomacy, and the use of power. But this isn't just about history because the past in Russia is still very much alive - and understanding what drove Soviet foreign policy shines a light on what drives Russian foreign policy today.And so we talk about why Russia's obsession with being seen as a great power still drives its decisions today, how Vladimir Putin's worldview was shaped by Soviet collapse, and how much of his strategy mirrors what Soviet leaders did during the Cold War. We look at why Russia keeps acting like it's still a superpower, whether Vladimir Putin is trying to rebuild the Soviet Union or what lessons policymakers can actually learn from how the West handled the USSR during the Cold War and much much more.

Welcome to this bonus episode of Radio Davos. A few episodes ago we interviewed author and historian Adam Tooze about geopolitics. Adam has his own podcast, Ones & Tooze, published by Foreign Policy where he is also a columnist. We thought we would pop an episode on the Radio Davos feed so you can take a listen. In this episode, Adam and his co-host Foreign Policy deputy editor Cameron Abadi, look at the state of global development. Radio Davos will be back very soon, in the meantime enjoy this episode of Ones and Tooze. Ones and Tooze show notes: Whither Global Development Some 10 years ago, the United Nations came up with its Sustainable Development Goals, a series of objectives for the world around alleviating poverty and protecting the planet. But these days, it's clear that very few of those goals will be met by the target date of 2030. What happened? And what does the Trump administration's retreat from international development mean for the world?  On this episode of Ones and Tooze, a weekly economics podcast from Foreign Policy magazine, hosts Adam Tooze and Cameron Abadi dig in. New episodes of Ones and Tooze are released every Friday. Follow the show on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ones-and-tooze/id1584397047 https://open.spotify.com/show/44pekawcpIJ7KgwcFIgZDr https://foreignpolicy.com/podcasts/ones-and-tooze/   World Economic Forum podcasts: Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wef Radio Davos - subscribe: https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader - subscribe: https://pod.link/1534915560 Agenda Dialogues - subscribe: https://pod.link/1574956552 Join the World Economic Forum Podcast Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub

From August 28, 2024: On today's episode, Vanda Felbab-Brown, Director of the Initiative on Nonstate Armed Actors, Co-Director of the Africa Security Initiative, and Senior Fellow in Foreign Policy at the Brookings Institution joins Lawfare Managing Editor Tyler McBrien to help make sense of the recent skirmishes in northern Mali between the junta, separatist groups, Islamists, and Russian mercenaries. They discuss what the recent ambush in Mali portends for Russian and Russian-aligned mercenaries' activities in Africa and look back at how Moscow has restructured and reframed the Wagner Group in the year since the death of its former head, Yevgeny Prigozhin.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim Carafano, Heritage Foundation National Security and Foreign Policy joins to talk about President Trump and Russia/Ukraine.

The White House has fired the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Susan Monarez, after only one month in the position. This comes just days after she reportedly clashed with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his stance on vaccines. Several other top CDC officials announced they were quitting in her wake, leaving the health agency in turmoil. Doctor Fiona Havers is a former CDC official and infectious disease expert, who resigned from her post as a Senior Vaccine Adviser in June, citing concerns about changes to the agency's vaccine processes under Secretary Kennedy. She joins the show to discuss what this all means for public health in America, and for the next pandemic.   Also on today's show: Narges Bajoghli, Associate Professor of Middle East Studies, Johns Hopkins University & Suzanne Maloney, VP/Director of Foreign Policy, The Brookings Institution; David Mora, Senior Analyst for Mexico, International Crisis Group  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How will Trump's foreign policy approach impact the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East? Walter Russell Mead on the state-of-play.

Prof. Jeffrey Sachs : A Very Dangerous Foreign Policy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Brian Karem and Mark Zaid discuss the current political climate in the U.S., focusing on the deployment of the National Guard, Trump's claims of law enforcement authority, and the implications of the search of John Bolton's home. They explore the troubling shift towards government ownership in private enterprises, the rising concerns about nuclear war, and the lack of cultural responses to the political turmoil. The conversation emphasizes the normalization of political violations and the need for vigilance in these dangerous times.Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JATQPodcastFollow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jatqpodcast.bsky.socialIntragram: https://www.instagram.com/jatqpodcastYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCET7k2_Y9P9Fz0MZRARGqVwThis Show is Available Ad-Free And Early For Patreon supporters here:https://www.patreon.com/justaskthequestionpodcastPurchase Brian's book "Free The Press" 

This episode was crazy. Chris wanted to come back and talk foreign policy....so we did. We start off with a little story about me taking care of some invaders. They should've stayed away from my fruit tree. FAFO. Slowly work our way up to Trump's possible dementia. Eventually sliding into his mostly horrific foreign policy decisions. Chris tries to keep it positive. He tried. Let us know what you think of the episode by going to our website and clicking the "Leave a Voicemail" button. Thanks for listening!

This classic episode begins with defining and defending isolationist foreign policy, moves to an exposition on the blessings of being my father's son, and concludes with counsel on how to write well.

Stephen Walt, Robert and Renée Belfer Professor of International Affairs at the Harvard Kennedy School, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss what a realist U.S. foreign policy would look like.   Mentioned on the Episode:   John Ikenberry, “A New U.S. Grand Strategy: The Case for Liberal Internationalism, With G. John Ikenberry," The President's Inbox   John J. Mearsheimer and Stephen M. Walt, “The Case for Offshore Balancing: A Superior U.S. Grand Strategy,” Foreign Affairs   Barry Posen, Restraint: A New Foundation for U.S. Grand Strategy, Cornell University Press   For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President's Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/tpi/new-us-grand-strategy-case-realist-foreign-policy-stephen-walt

Last week's arrest of Lahur Talabani in a violent raid that left four dead set a dangerous precedent, one that could undermine PUK leader Bafel Talabani and the Kurdistan region as a whole, says independent analyst Shayan Talabany.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Weekly Report-President Trump Should Return to an ‘America First' Foreign Policy by Ron Paul Liberty Report

In this episode of Crossing Faiths, John Pinna speaks with Ghazala Salam, a nonprofit leader, chef, and cultural storyteller, about the powerful intersection of food, culture, and identity. They discuss her participation in a recent chef competition, which she uses as a springboard to explain her core mission of food diplomacy and cultural storytelling. Salam introduces her project, "Spice Canvas," which aims to connect people through food experiences like pop-ups and tasting menus, where each dish tells a story. The central topic of their conversation is her ambitious plan to establish a groundbreaking Muslim cultural center in Orlando, envisioned as a human-centered space to share the diverse stories, histories, and humanity of global Muslims through interactive galleries, a performing arts center, and an active kitchen, thereby challenging stereotypes and fostering deeper cross-cultural understanding. Ghazala Salam on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ghazalasalam/ Peace Pavilion Foundation: https://peacepavilionfoundation.org/

00:08 — John Feffer is Director of Foreign Policy in Focus. 00:33 — Annie Waldman is a reporter at ProPublica covering health care. The post Russia's War in Ukraine; Plus, the Trump Administration's Deep Cuts to Federal Health Agencies appeared first on KPFA.

Aubrey Masango speaks to Dr Ongama Mtimka, Political Analyst exploring South Africa's approach to foreign policy. They touch on the history of the country and how it contributes to the current stance on foreign policy .Tags: 702, The Aubrey Manango Show, Aubrey Masango, Political Analysis, Ongama Mtimka, Foreign Policy, US Tariffs, ICJ Case, Palestine, Gaza, Genocide, Russia, Cuba, Apartheid The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Donald Trump has now met with both Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin — raising the question: where will Trump stand on the Ukraine war, NATO, and BRICS?

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: 5:05pm- Last year, New York Judge Arthur F. Engoron found that Donald Trump inflated the value of assets controlled by the Trump Organization in past financial statements. With no jury, Judge Engoron unilaterally chose to fine Trump $500 million and barred him from conducting business in New York for three years. Notably, in 2018, while campaigning to become New York Attorney General, Letitia James vowed to “sue” Trump and routinely spoke of how she would like to see him imprisoned—providing evidence to the defense's legal argument that this civil suit is entirely political. Trump's legal team appealed the decision—and now, a New York Appeals Court has thrown out the half-billion-dollar judgement. In his opinion, Justice Peter Moulton wrote: “While harm certainly occurred, it was not the cataclysmic harm that can justify a nearly half billion-dollar award to the State.” 5:10pm- BREAKING NEWS: There is an active shooter alert on Villanova University's campus. 5:20pm- Is Burgermeister Meisterburger (who made toys illegal in “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”) making a guest appearance on MSNBC right now? 5:40pm- Dr. Victoria Coates—Vice President of the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation & former Deputy National Security Advisor—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the Trump Administration's attempts to broker peace between Ukraine and Russia. Plus, Dr. Coates reacts to a Sky News report that Italy has arrested a Ukrainian suspected of involvement in the Nord Stream pipeline explosions in 2022.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Show (08/21/2025): 3:05pm- Last year, New York Judge Arthur F. Engoron found that Donald Trump inflated the value of assets controlled by the Trump Organization in past financial statements. With no jury, Judge Engoron unilaterally chose to fine Trump $500 million and barred him from conducting business in New York for three years. Notably, in 2018, while campaigning to become New York Attorney General, Letitia James vowed to “sue” Trump and routinely spoke of how she would like to see him imprisoned—providing evidence to the defense's legal argument that this civil suit is entirely political. Trump's legal team appealed the decision—and now, a New York Appeals Court has thrown out the half-billion-dollar judgement. In his opinion, Justice Peter Moulton wrote: “While harm certainly occurred, it was not the cataclysmic harm that can justify a nearly half billion-dollar award to the State.” 3:30pm- Jack Ciattarelli—Republican candidate for Governor of New Jersey and a former New Jersey State Representative—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his tireless efforts to defeat Democrat Mikie Sherrill in November's election. Ciattarelli reacts to a new Eagleton Center for Public Interest/ Rutgers University poll which shows he trails Sherrill by 9-points (their poll last month had Ciattarelli down 20-points). He notes that the poll undercounted male voters and Republicans—which means this race is a coin toss. Plus, energy prices in NJ are skyrocketing and Sherrill's policies are the reason why. 3:50pm- Matt is nearly “concussed” by a falling studio microphone. Rich expresses very little interest in Matt's wellbeing—and is more concerned with the fact that he used the term “concussed.” 4:05pm- Dr. Wilfred Reilly—Professor of Political Science at Kentucky State University & Author of “Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Cracker Barrel changing its logo, Donald Trump vowing to eliminate “woke” from the Smithsonian museums, and the history of progressivism. Plus, should Rich and Dr. Reilly write a book together? 4:40pm- While appearing on Fox Business, FBI Director Kash Patel said of the raid on President Trump's Mar-a-Lago home in 2022 by Biden's Justice Department: "There was no predicate to go and invade his home—and we have answered that definitively." 4:50pm- During an interview on Thursday, President Donald Trump revealed he'll do a ride along through Washington D.C. with police and military tonight. 5:05pm- Last year, New York Judge Arthur F. Engoron found that Donald Trump inflated the value of assets controlled by the Trump Organization in past financial statements. With no jury, Judge Engoron unilaterally chose to fine Trump $500 million and barred him from conducting business in New York for three years. Notably, in 2018, while campaigning to become New York Attorney General, Letitia James vowed to “sue” Trump and routinely spoke of how she would like to see him imprisoned—providing evidence to the defense's legal argument that this civil suit is entirely political. Trump's legal team appealed the decision—and now, a New York Appeals Court has thrown out the half-billion-dollar judgement. In his opinion, Justice Peter Moulton wrote: “While harm certainly occurred, it was not the cataclysmic harm that can justify a nearly half billion-dollar award to the State.” 5:10pm- BREAKING NEWS: There is an active shooter alert on Villanova University's campus. 5:20pm- Is Burgermeister Meisterburger (who made toys illegal in “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”) making a guest appearance on MSNBC right now? 5:40pm- Dr. Victoria Coates—Vice President of the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation & former Deputy National Security Advisor—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the Trump Administration's attempts to broker peace between Ukraine and Russia. Plus, Dr. Coates reacts to a Sky News report that Italy has arrested a ...

Friday Focus provides listeners with a focused, half-hour masterclass on the big issues, events and trends driving the news and current events. The show features Janice Gross Stein, the founding director of the Munk School of Global Affairs and bestselling author, in conversation with Rudyard Griffiths, Chair and moderator of the Munk Debates. Rudyard and Janice open today's Friday Focus with the fallout from last week's Trump-Putin meeting and Monday's Zelensky visit to Washington. Putin is walking back from almost every concession he offered last week, essentially demanding that Ukraine be demilitarized without a pathway to NATO membership. This is a non-starter for Ukraine. How did we go from the bromance of Alaska back to the stalemate of February 2022 in the span of a week? It is becoming increasingly obvious that President Trump is not able or willing to do the serious work required to get a deal in place. In the second half of the show Rudyard and Janice turn to trade with the US. Why is Canada being singled out for particularly rough treatment? Carney is trying to reset negotiations by removing retaliatory tariffs because he knows that if CUSMA collapses, Canada will pay a heavy price. The PM pushed an elbows up narrative in order to win the election. He positioned himself as the defender of Canada against Trump's America. Is he able to back away from this narrative and do a deal that might make him look weak but protect Canada's economic interests? To support the Friday Focus podcast consider becoming a donor to the Munk Debates for as little as $25 annually, or $.50 per episode. Canadian donors receive a charitable tax receipt. This podcast is a project of the Munk Debates, a Canadian charitable organization dedicated to fostering civil and substantive public dialogue. More information at www.munkdebates.com.

The National Security Hour with Brandon Weichert – When asked how he'd grade President Donald Trump's foreign policy record for the second term, Andrew Day, senior editor at The American Conservative and host of the TAC Right Now podcast said he'd give Trump “a much lower grade than the start of the administration,” adding a “C or a D.” Nevertheless, Day expressed “cautious optimism” that...

In this episode of Good Morning Liberty, hosts Nate Thurston and Charles 'Chuck' Thompson delve into the recent split between the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the CDC over COVID-19 vaccination recommendations for children under two years old. They explore the controversial research and policies related to the pandemic, cover recent foreign policy developments including possible US military actions against Venezuelan cartels, and discuss the latest findings on the origins of COVID-19. The hosts emphasize the need for truth and transparency to rebuild trust in institutions. Tune in for an insightful discussion filled with debate, data analysis, and some unexpected humor.   (00:00) Introduction and Banter (03:31) COVID-19 Vaccine Debate (05:53)Foreign Policy and Trump-Putin Relations (11:40) Military Actions and Cartel Plans (18:06) Venezuela and Cartel Accusations (23:22) COVID-19 Lab Leak and Fauci Controversy (30:39) Government's Controversial Virus Research (31:42) The Role of mRNA in Vaccine Development (34:31) Historical Context and Policy Changes (37:40) COVID-19 Origins and Conspiracies (38:41) Impact of COVID-19 on Society and Economy (42:39) Accountability and Consequences (47:52) Debate on Vaccination for Children (57:20) Trust in Health Institutions   Links: https://gml.bio.link/ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3UwsRiv Check out Martens Minute! https://martensminute.podbean.com/ Follow Josh Martens on X: https://twitter.com/joshmartens13 CB Distillery 25% off with promo code GML cbdistillery.com Join the Fed Haters Club! joingml.com

The National Security Hour with Brandon Weichert – When asked how he'd grade President Donald Trump's foreign policy record for the second term, Andrew Day, senior editor at The American Conservative and host of the TAC Right Now podcast said he'd give Trump “a much lower grade than the start of the administration,” adding a “C or a D.” Nevertheless, Day expressed “cautious optimism” that...

Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they analyze President Donald Trump's historic war-time meetings with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky, review Trump's foreign policy and peace deal successes, discuss California Gov. Gavin Newsom's cringey publicity campaign, and give an overview of efforts secure the ballot box. Mollie and David also converse about Mollie's performance at the Grand Ole Opry and share their culture recommendations for the week.  If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they analyze President Donald Trump's historic war-time meetings with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky, review Trump's foreign policy and peace deal successes, discuss California Gov. Gavin Newsom's cringey publicity campaign, and give an overview of efforts secure the ballot box. Mollie and […]

Join Washington Examiner Senior Writer David Harsanyi and Federalist Editor-In-Chief Mollie Hemingway as they analyze President Donald Trump's historic war-time meetings with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky, review Trump's foreign policy and peace deal successes, discuss California Gov. Gavin Newsom's cringey publicity campaign, and give an overview of efforts secure the ballot box. Mollie and David also converse about Mollie's performance at the Grand Ole Opry and share their culture recommendations for the week.  If you care about combating the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.

In this episode Dominic Bowen and Dr. Audrye Wong dive into how Beijing is recalibrating power and influence in a turbulent world. Find out more about China's two-pronged response to US decoupling, sharpened economic coercion and rare-earth export controls, charm offensives across the Global South, Belt and Road's “small yet beautiful” recalibration, BRICS and BRICS Plus positioning, propaganda and strategic narrative, domestic headwinds from slower growth and EV overcapacity, Taiwan deterrence and non-kinetic pressure, multilateral influence and institution-building, technology ties with the Global North amid export controls, shifting perceptions of economic power, and the risks ahead for the international order, and more.Audrye Wong is Jeane Kirkpatrick Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, and assistant professor of political science and international relations at the University of Southern California. Her research covers China's economic statecraft, including a book forthcoming with Oxford University Press, as well as China's foreign influence activities and propaganda campaigns. Her work has been supported by the Smith Richardson Foundation and the U.S. Department of Defense, among others. Audrye received a PhD in Security Studies from Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs, where she was a National Science Foundation Graduate Fellow. She has held affiliations with the Wilson Center, Brookings Institution, Harvard's Belfer Center, and the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.The International Risk Podcast brings you conversations with global experts, frontline practitioners, and senior decision-makers who are shaping how we understand and respond to international risk. From geopolitical volatility and organised crime, to cybersecurity threats and hybrid warfare, each episode explores the forces transforming our world and what smart leaders must do to navigate them. Whether you're a board member, policymaker, or risk professional, The International Risk Podcast delivers actionable insights, sharp analysis, and real-world stories that matter. The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledge.Follow us on LinkedIn and Subscribe for all our updates!Tell us what you liked!

Justin Logan and Clark Packard break down the twists and turns of the U.S.-China relationship—from trade liberalization and consumer benefits to lost manufacturing and rising geopolitical tensions. They unpack how economic integration shaped today's challenges and what it means for America's future.Justin Logan, “Liberty at Home, Restraint Abroad: A Realist Approach to Foreign Policy,” Free Society (June 20, 2024) Justin Logan, “Uncle Sucker: Why U.S. Efforts at Defense Burdensharing Fail,” Policy Analysis no. 940 (March 7, 2023) Clark Packard, Course Correction, Policy Analysis no. 897 (July 21, 2020)Clark Packard and Scott Lincicome, “Presidential Tariff Powers and the Need for Reform,” Briefing Paper no. 179 (October 9, 2024) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In an era of globalized education, where ideals of freedom and inquiry should thrive, an alarming trend has emerged: foreign authoritarian regimes influencing American academia. In her new book Authoritarians in the Academy, Sarah McLaughlin reveals how higher education institutions—long considered bastions of free thought—are compromising their values for financial gain and international partnerships. Her investigation uncovers the subtle yet sweeping influence of authoritarian governments, exposing university leaders who prioritize expansion and profit over the principles of free expression. She also describes incidents in which professors and administrators weighed the costs of offending repressive regimes that provide their funding. McLaughlin's work offers a sobering look at how these compromises in academia mirror broader patterns across industries such as technology, sports, and entertainment. Sarah McLaughlin is a senior scholar of global expression at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE). Her writing about free speech issues, including protest and blasphemy laws, has been featured in publications including Foreign Policy and The Huffington Post. Her new book is Authoritarians in the Academy: How the Internationalization of Higher Education and Borderless Censorship Threaten Free Speech.

Hour 4, Segment 2 features a deep dive into President Trump's efforts to mediate the Russia-Ukraine conflict, emphasizing his proactive diplomacy and contrasts with the Biden administration's approach. Guest Ashley Hyatt, executive director of America First Works, highlights Trump's accomplishments in six months versus Biden's three-and-a-half-year tenure, including accountability, security, and economic strategies. The conversation also touches on crime reduction in Washington, DC, the impact of illegal immigration on public safety, and the importance of restoring dignity to work in America.

In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano breaks down the Trump–Putin Alaska Summit, a high-stakes meeting that could reshape the future of the Ukraine war and America's role on the global stage. From what we know about the talks, to what remains hidden behind closed doors, to the furious backlash from Democrats and foreign policy elites who've failed for decades, Professor Giordano explains the truth about the summit and why this moment matters. With Trump preparing to meet Zelensky and European leaders next, the path forward could decide whether the Russia-Ukraine war finally ends or drags on indefinitely. Episode Highlights Key takeaways from the Trump–Putin Alaska Summit and what was said publicly versus privately. Why Democrats and foreign policy elites are outraged and how their failed track record explains it. What comes next as Trump readies for critical meetings with Zelensky and European leaders.

This comprehensive collection of transcripts from the Tara Show explores a broad range of political and social issues, offering a particular perspective on the current state of American and global affairs. The hosts present a central theme of a "civil war" between what they describe as a "deep state" or "globalist" faction and the Trump administration and its supporters. Foreign Policy and Global Conflict: A significant portion of the episodes focuses on the war in Ukraine, which the hosts claim was deliberately provoked by the Obama administration and the CIA to instigate a war with Russia for profit. They argue that a key event was the Trump-Putin summit, which served to exonerate both leaders from the "Russia collusion hoax," a "lie" they say was manufactured by Hillary Clinton's campaign. The hosts contend that this exoneration was necessary to pave the way for a peace deal, which they believe is being obstructed by European leaders and "Euro weenies" who are profiting from the war. They also express concern over a proposed security guarantee for Ukraine, which they equate to a NATO Article 5 commitment that could drag the U.S. into a direct conflict. The hosts maintain that a core foreign policy goal should be to separate Russia and China, a strategy they accuse past administrations of abandoning. Domestic Politics and "Deep State" Actions: The hosts repeatedly claim that political opponents are using underhanded tactics to undermine the Trump administration. They discuss the doxing of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, which they argue was a deliberate act by the media and "lunatic leftist" groups to intimidate her and others from serving in the government. They also allege that former FBI Director James Comey is facing legal trouble for leaking classified information and killing criminal investigations into Hillary Clinton, and that his public statements are a desperate PR stunt to influence public opinion. The hosts also provide commentary on legal and social issues, including the role of "sanctuary policies" in a fatal truck crash and a new court document in the Bryan Kohberger case. They conclude by asserting that Democrats are attempting to subvert the rule of law to their own benefit, citing an example of a governor allegedly investigating federal law enforcement for doing its job.

Michael dives deep into today's provocative poll question at Smerconish.com: "Should President Trump commit to deploying U.S. troops alongside those of European nations to provide security to Ukraine once hostilities have ended?" With major diplomatic moves unfolding and Europe pushing for security guarantees, Michael breaks down what's at stake, why this moment matters, and what the public really thinks. All this just after the "Alaska Summit" on Friday between Trump and Putin, and before Trump is scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President Zelensky in Washington, DC today. Listen here, then vote, and rate and review this podcast!

In this episode of Crossing Faiths, John Pinna speaks with Minhas Kahn about her book, Divine Diplomacy, which explores the impact of post-9/11 American evangelicals on Pakistan-United States relations. Kahn details how her research challenged initial perceptions of evangelicals, revealing that many engaged in positive diplomacy through humanitarian aid, fostering interfaith harmony, and advocating for religious freedom. She argues that this engagement not only influenced US foreign policy but also helped create a better understanding at a local level in Pakistan, leading to new dialogues and initiatives. The conversation also delves into the complexities of US-Pakistan relations, the misuse of religion for political purposes, the differing interpretations of concepts like blasphemy laws, and Pakistan's strategic need to balance its alliances with major world powers. Dr. Minhas Kahn is an Associate Professor of International Relations with nearly two decades of experience in teaching, research, and policy engagement. She earned her Master's from the University of Peshawar in 2005 and began her academic career soon after, joining the Department of International Relations as a lecturer in 2006. Her Ph.D. research, “Evangelicals' Influence on U.S. Foreign Policy: Impact on Pakistan–U.S. Relations (2001–2007),” earned her a fully funded fellowship at the Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Center for Muslim–Christian Understanding (ACMCU) at Georgetown University in 2010, followed by her selection as a SUSI Scholar at the University of Florida in 2012. She completed her Ph.D. in 2013 and progressed to Assistant Professor in 2014 before assuming her current role as Associate Professor. Dr. Kahn has also held a postdoctoral fellowship at the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad, researching religious freedom and democracy in Pakistan under the U.S. International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA). This work, along with her fellowship at the Center for Women, Faith, and Leadership (CWFL) in Washington DC, reflects her commitment to understanding the complex ties between religion, politics, and security. Her published work explores religious extremism and terrorism, interfaith dynamics, peacebuilding, countering violent extremism, Islamophobia and Westophobia, South Asian regional politics, and the role of gender in peace and security. She regularly presents her research at national and international conferences and remains dedicated to producing scholarship that bridges divides and informs policy.

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In the first of an exciting series of interviews, Toast n' Topics speaks with Stuart Reid,  Senior Fellow for History and Foreign Policy at the Council on Foreign Relations. We focus on Stuart's book "The Lumumba Plot", discussing the riveting plot of the CIA to assassinate Patrice Lumumba, The Congo's first Prime Minister. In the podcast, we learn more about Congo's history, their relationship with the US and other foreign countries, as well as the role that other peacekeeping organizations had in the final outcome of Congo's independence. For more info on Stuart and his book, click here: https://www.stuartareid.com/the-lumumba-plot

Faisal Saeed Al Mutar joins The Winston Marshall Show for a powerful conversation on freedom, reform, and the unfinished business of the Middle East. Faisal is an Iraqi refugee who lived through the chaos of Saddam's fall and the U.S. invasion. He recounts his journey from Baghdad to America, and how those experiences shaped his mission to promote secularism, literacy, and critical thinking in the Arab world. He exposes how extremism thrives on ignorance, and why authoritarian regimes—from Iraq to Qatar—use culture, religion, and oil wealth to maintain power.They discuss the failures of U.S. foreign policy, Trump's controversial deals with Gulf states, and the ongoing struggle for genuine reform in a region caught between dictatorship and jihadism. Faisal argues that real change must come from empowering young people with ideas, not weapons.All this—the Iraq War, Qatar's influence, the dangers of authoritarianism, and one man's fight to build a freer Middle East…-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To see more exclusive content and interviews consider subscribing to my substack here: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Substack: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/X: https://twitter.com/mrwinmarshallInsta: https://www.instagram.com/winstonmarshallLinktree: https://linktr.ee/winstonmarshall----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters 00:00 Introduction 04:52 Christopher Hitchens' Influence and the Iraq War17:23 Obama's Foreign Policy and Its Impact on Iraq 28:22 Trump's Foreign Policy and Qatar's Role45:51 Qatar's Influence on American Institutions 52:15 Syria and the Persecution of Minorities1:05:51 Recognition of Palestine as a State 1:29:23 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

America's edge in artificial intelligence may rest on one decision now facing Washington: whether to keep our most advanced chips out of Beijing's hands. President Trump has moved to lift the export ban on Nvidia's H20 processors—a move some warn could supercharge China's AI ambitions and military power—arming the Chinese Communist Party for dominance in the AI age. Cliff May and Matt Pottinger pull back the curtain on the high-stakes race, the players vying for advantage, and what's really at risk if America loses its lead.

This week's transcripts reveal a series of interconnected political events and commentaries, all framed as a battle against a corrupt "deep state." The host begins by celebrating the President's success in uncovering massive Social Security fraud, including payments to over 275,000 illegal immigrants and 12.4 million deceased individuals. This discovery is linked to a long-running political and legal battle to gain access to federal databases, which the host claims was deliberately blocked by bureaucrats to conceal the fraud. The discussion then shifts to the administration's aggressive stance on immigration, highlighting federal law enforcement actions in sanctuary cities. The host applauds the DC mayor's decision to end the city's sanctuary status and details a dramatic ICE raid outside a Gavin Newsom press conference in Los Angeles. The host argues that the Democrats' outrage over these events is a direct result of their reliance on illegal immigrants as a political base and their belief that federal laws do not apply to them. Finally, the host delves into the highly anticipated summit in Alaska between the President and Vladimir Putin. The host presents the meeting as a high-stakes effort to repair a relationship that was intentionally damaged by the "Russia collusion" hoax, which the host claims was orchestrated by Hillary Clinton's campaign and the deep state to justify sanctions and nearly cause a war. The host suggests the meeting is a "deep state-free" negotiation to de-escalate the conflict, apologize for past lies, and create a new financial partnership. The week's commentary concludes with an analysis of a CNN poll showing Democrats are losing public support on crime and a critique of Republican spending habits, all presented as evidence of a systemic political crisis that the administration is working to fix.

As President Trump pushes to unwind one proxy war—with Russia in Ukraine—he's ramping up another in this hemisphere: ordering the Pentagon to ready battle plans against Latin American drug cartels. On our panel, Cato scholars weigh the odds of a Putin deal and the risk of replaying past drug war disasters.Featuring Ryan Bourne, Ian Vásquez, Gene Healy, and Justin LoganLinks for Show NotesJustin Logan, “Trump Shouldn't Settle for European Spending Pledges,” Foreign Policy, July 25, 2025Brandan P. Buck, “Invading Mexico Will Not Solve the Cartel Problem,” The American Conservative, December 17, 2024Ian Vasquez, “Deregulation in Argentina: Milei Takes “Deep Chainsaw” to Bureaucracy and Red Tape,” Free Society (Spring 2025) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The host claims that a series of "bombshell" declassified documents, found in a burn bag, prove that former FBI Director James Comey and Democrats Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell committed felonies by illegally leaking classified data. He alleges that a DOJ investigation into these crimes was shut down by Merrick Garland in 2023. The host contrasts this alleged cover-up with the Mar-a-Lago raid, arguing it demonstrates a "dual justice system" targeting opponents. The transcript then shifts to a different topic, with the host praising President Trump's foreign policy. He claims that Trump's tough stance has led Mexico to hand over high-ranking cartel figures, something previous administrations failed to do despite providing significant funding to Mexico. The host argues that previous globalist leaders had contempt for Americans and viewed cartels as "agents of integration" to bring in new voters and suppress wages. He connects this to a recent surge in illegal immigrants voluntarily leaving the country, which he presents as further evidence of Trump's effectiveness and the ease with which these issues could have been solved all along.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: 5:00pm- At least fifty-one Texas House Democrats fled the state as part of an effort to deny the Texas House a quorum—effectively preventing a vote on redistricting while also prolonging a vote on providing financial relief for families impacted by last month's devastating floods that killed more than 120 people. In response, Governor Greg Abbott has argued that fleeing the state to prevent the legislative process simply because you don't like the expected outcome of an upcoming vote amounts to an “abandonment or forfeiture of an elected state office.” 5:10pm- While appearing on CNN, political strategist Brad Todd explained that errors with the 2020 census “disproportionately” hurt Republican dominated states. 5:15pm- Democratic Strategist James Carville is now encouraging his party to make Puerto Rico and Washington D.C. states and add four seats to the Supreme Court if they take control of the House, Senate, and White House in 2028. 5:30pm- Chris Cuomo was tricked by perhaps the most obvious deep fake video of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez in recent memory—and didn't realize it for nearly 3 hours! Are we actually on Team AOC here? 5:40pm- Dr. Victoria Coates— Former Deputy National Security Advisor & the Vice President of the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Donald Trump potentially meeting with Vladimir Putin to negotiate an end to the Russia-Ukraine war. Dr. Coates is the author of the book: “The Battle for the Jewish State: How Israel—and America—Can Win.”