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Democracy and the BRICS in Africa with Constance Pruitt Feb 08, 2022

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This week Grant and Zoe are joined by Constance Pruitt, a Ph.D. Candidate and Instructor in the Political Science department at Howard University. We discussed the recent coups on the continent amongst other threats to democratic governance as well as how the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa)are getting involved in Africa.

In our final segment, Zoe talks about recommends the TV Show The Gilded Age, Connie talks about the latest adaptation of Jane Austen's Persuasion as well as the bomb threats against HBCUs, and Grant talks about the progressives and organized labor.

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Mentorship and the Indo-Pacific with Mira Rapp-Hooper and Richard Fontaine Jan 25, 2022

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This week Grant and Zoe break format and bring on two guests Mira Rapp-Hooper, Director of Indo-Pacific strategy at the National Security Council, and Richard Fontaine, Chief Executive Officer of the Center for a New American Security. Mira and Richard talk about mentorship and how it shapes both personal and professional lives. They also talk about co-authoring a piece for the National Interest about how China see's its role in the world, Richard recent piece in Foreign Affairs on the lack of a China strategy in Washington, and the Biden Administration's larger Indo-Pacific strategy.

In our final segment, Zoe talks about the recent acquisition of Activision-Blizzard by Microsoft, Richard argues that the Saints should still be considered the best team in the NFL, Grant discusses Taiwanese largess, and Mira recommends a few books:

The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles
Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead
Silverview by John le Carré

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in NatSec with Alexandria Maloney Jan 11, 2022

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This week Grant and Zoe are joined by Alexandria Maloney, an international affairs officer at US CENTCOM with the US Department of Defense and the President of Black Professionals in International Affairs. Alexandria discusses the fight for diversity and inclusion in national security, what hurdles Black Americans and other People of Color face in the field, and what allies can do to support them.

In the final segment, Grant talks about Station Eleven, Zoe is following the end of Elizabeth Holmes trial, and Alexandria wants people to pay their taxes.

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Pop Culture and Foreign Policy with Mike Fox Dec 28, 2021

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This week Grant and Zoe are joined by Mike Fox, a Foreign Policy and Diplomacy Professional. Mike talks about what Marvel can teach us about foreign policy, how American movies give American ideals a soft power bump, and why Grant is wrong about the Olympics.

In the final segment, Mike discusses the recent elections in Chile, Grant critiques America's Drone Wars, and Zoe suggests you go see Red Rocket.

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The Western Hemisphere with Will Freeman Dec 14, 2021

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This week Grant and Zoe are joined by Will Freeman, PhD candidate at Princeton University. Will talks about why the Western Hemisphere doesn't get the amount of attention it deserves, how Hungary and South American populists are similar, and what the U.S. can do about Venezuela.

In the final segment, Zoe discusses the lack of justice for the 10 civilians killed by a U.S. drone in the waning days of the War in Afghanistan, Grant hypes up Zoe's recent New York Times Op-Ed, and Will talks about the darker side of El Salvador accepting Bitcoin.

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Diversity and Nukes with Simone Williams Nov 30, 2021

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This week Grant and Zoe are joined by Simone Williams, Program Manager at the Leadership Council for Women in National Security. Simone talks about nuclear weapon modernization, switching careers into national security, and the vital importance of diversity in foreign policy.

In the final segment, Zoe discusses the play "Is This A Room?", Simone talks about the rule of law and justice, and Grant reads a portion of Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude.

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The intersection of Politics and Foreign Policy with Kristina Biyad Nov 16, 2021

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This week Grant and Zoe are joined by Kristina Biyad, Outreach Manager for Foreign Policy for America. Kristina talks about organizing the foreign policy community, intermestic issues, and the need to provide a platform for the next generation of foreign policy leaders.

In the final segment, Zoe discusses the appointment of an infrastructure Czar, Grant talks about the beginning of the College Basketball season, and Kristina goes deep on Western Sahara.

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Global Health with Shannon Kellman Nov 02, 2021

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This week Grant and Zoe are joined by Shannon Kellman, Policy Director at Friends of the Global Fight against AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. Shannon talks about where we are in the fight against COVID, the recent breakthrough of a malaria vaccination, and how to talk to members of Congress about technical topics.

In the final segment, Grant discusses Dune, Zoe talks about the New York Governor's race, and Shannon endorses the musical Six.

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Cybersecurity with Ben Read Oct 19, 2021

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This week Grant and Zoe are joined by Bryan Read, Director of Cyber-Espionage Analysis at Mandiant and Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University. Ben talks about the importance of Cyber Hygiene, the impact of cryptocurrencies on ransomware, and the balance between private and public defenses.

In the final segment, Zoe talks about some news out of Guantanamo Bay, Ben suggests The Children's Illustrated Clausewitz, Grant continues to sound the alarm on the situation in Ethiopia.

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Climate Change as National Security with Kate Guy Oct 05, 2021

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This week Grant and Zoe are joined by Kate Guy, Research Fellow with the Center for Climate and Security (CCS), and Deputy Director of the International Military Council on Climate and Security. Kate talks about how to think of climate change as a national security issue, what gives her hope when working on such a difficult issue, and Cli-fi.

In the final segment, Zoe talks about the new season of Survivor, Kate talks about Space Porn (not what you are thinking), and Grant talks about the future of Europe.

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