Assassinations in Iran & Biden’s foreign policy team

Assassinations in Iran & Biden’s foreign policy team

Tommy and Ben talk about the assassination of an Iranian nuclear scientist, what Biden’s national security team tells us about his foreign policy, protests over police brutality in France, infighting at the UN Human Rights Council, China picking (Twitter) fights, a soccer legend dying and Cher helping a lonely elephant find friends. Then Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy joins to talk Iran, Biden’s cabinet and how to make a more progressive foreign policy.

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Chief of Staff Stuff with Denis McDonough

Chief of Staff Stuff with Denis McDonough

Tommy talks with former White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough about the Bin Laden operation, Iraq, Syria and Russian hacking of our election.

19 Apr 201740min

The Russian Investigation with Senator Mark Warner

The Russian Investigation with Senator Mark Warner

Senator Mark Warner talks with Tommy about why the Intelligence Committee's investigation into Russian interference in our election is the most important thing he’s done in public life. He also takes ...

12 Apr 201734min

Understanding the Syrian Civil War

Understanding the Syrian Civil War

Tommy and Middle East expert Colin Kahl discuss the Syrian civil war from when the protests first erupted in 2011 to President Trump’s cruise missile strike last week. They cover the roots of the conf...

10 Apr 201730min

China’s Rise with Evan Medeiros

China’s Rise with Evan Medeiros

Tommy and China expert Evan Medeiros preview Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. They discuss the meticulous planning and choreography that goes into these talks, tensions in the South ...

5 Apr 201742min

Gayle Smith, former USAID Administrator

Gayle Smith, former USAID Administrator

“Tommy is joined by Africa expert and former USAID Administrator Gayle Smith to discuss the crisis in South Sudan and the impact of Trump’s proposed budget cuts on the State Department and USAID.”

29 Mar 201735min

North Korean Nukes with Mark Lippert

North Korean Nukes with Mark Lippert

Former US Ambassador to South Korea Mark Lippert talks about the threat from North Korea’s nuclear program, Trump’s “new” approach to the DPRK, the assassination of Kim Jong Nam and the attack on his ...

22 Mar 201751min

Snowden and Surveillance with Glenn Greenwald

Snowden and Surveillance with Glenn Greenwald

Intercept editor Glenn Greenwald joins to respond to criticism of Edward Snowden and to discuss his views on intelligence collection.

15 Mar 201753min

Of Russia with Love with Mike McFaul

Of Russia with Love with Mike McFaul

Tommy and former US Ambassador to Russia Mike McFaul talk about the US-Russia relationship. We cover pop culture and Rocky IV, arms control, Russian harassment of US diplomats, Mike’s assessment of Pu...

8 Mar 201745min

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