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Latest Episodes:

Visions of Kiev Sep 30, 2022

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CSIS’s Dr. Eliot Cohen joins the podcast to discuss his recent visit to Kiev and meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky, his assessment of Polish efforts to help Ukraine, and his analysis of Vladimir Putin’s next moves.

Taiwan Confusion Sep 22, 2022

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CSIS’s Jude Blanchette joins the podcast to discuss U.S. policy confusion surrounding Taiwan, our concepts of “strategic ambiguity” and “strategic clarity” and how China can be deterred.

Paul Rosenzweig on Misinformation and Difficulties Facing the Tech Industry Sep 21, 2022

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Former federal prosecutor and Homeland Security official Paul Rosenzweig joins the podcast to talk about the national security implications of misinformation and technology.

Politico’s Ryan Heath: Global Insider Sep 15, 2022

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Politico journalist Ryan Heath, author of the Global Insider newsletter, joins the podcast to discuss all things Europe and the upcoming UN General Assembly, aka “the new Davos.”

Russia Falls Back Sep 13, 2022

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CSIS’s Seth Jones joins the podcast to discuss Ukraine’s stunning battlefield advances.

Future of News Consumption Sep 12, 2022

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Morning Consult media and entertainment analyst, Kevin Tran, joins the podcast to discuss how Gen Zers are less likely than their older counterparts to be aware of or have favorable views toward major news brands, and what that means for the future of news.

PM Truss and Europe’s Energy War Sep 08, 2022

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CSIS’s Max Bergmann joins the podcast to discuss the UK’s new PM and the energy and economic war she, and Europe are facing.

Winter is Coming Sep 02, 2022

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CSIS’s Ben Cahill joins the podcast to talk about energy prices in the US and globally, plus how Europe is bracing ahead of winter to prepare for life without Russian oil and gas.

Six Months of War in Ukraine Aug 25, 2022

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CSIS’s Seth Jones joins the podcast to assess Ukraine after six months of war with Russia, plus, the assassination of Russian nationalist Daria Dugina, and winter is coming.

Climate Legislation Explained Aug 16, 2022

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CSIS non-resident senior associate John Larsen, of the non-partisan Rhodium Group, joins the podcast to dissect what the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) does to address climate change and whether the legislation could be overturned in the future.

For more of John's analysis on the IRA, visit: rhg.com/research/climate-clean-energy-inflation-reduction-act/