Petraeus: America's Chief Global Threats
"Yes, you have to read President Trump's tweets, but you can't just get riveted on those. You need to follow the troops, follow the money, and follow the substance of policies." Retired U.S. General D...
1 Des 201726min
The Dangers of Deglobalization
Global economist and author Dambisa Moyo studies the intersection of geopolitics, business, and economics in an increasingly unstable world. Moyo serves on the board of Barclays Bank, she has advised ...
22 Nov 201724min
JD Vance: The Deplorables Whisperer
"My natural inclination, from the start, was to be really, really supportive of Donald Trump's message." A little over a year since a wave of populist support in "flyover country" helped elect Preside...
18 Nov 201719min
The State of Europe is Strong(ish)
"I believe that when history is written on the Crimean conflict, it will be seen as a defeat for Russia." Carl Bildt, former Swedish Prime Minister and champion of a united Europe, does not mince word...
3 Nov 201715min
Don't Turn Down a Drink in Pyongyang
K-Pop, fancy pianos, and plenty of soju. Despite increased Western sanctions, quality of life for much of North Korea's elite is improving. But during one particularly boozy dinner in Pyongyang last m...
20 Okt 201735min
Trump's Race Problem
The Travel Ban. Charlottesville. The NFL. President Trump's handling of race in America has been divisive and unrestrained. The reason, says New Yorker Staff Writer Jelani Cobb, can be traced back to ...
16 Okt 201718min
Texting with ISIS
After the horrific shooting in Las Vegas, ISIS scrambled to claim responsibility. They did so despite any real evidence. Then they doubled down. This week Ian sits down with ISIS expert and New York T...
9 Okt 201727min
