Trump’s Greenland Gambit
Jake Sullivan and Jon Finer unpack Trump’s Greenland gambit and the strain it has placed on NATO and America’s closest partners. They situate the crisis within a one-year assessment of Trump’s foreign...
23 Jan 1h 22min
Can Iran’s Regime Survive?
Jake Sullivan and Jon Finer examine the rapidly unfolding crisis in Iran, from nationwide protests and an information blackout to the regime’s brutal crackdown. They place the moment in historical con...
15 Jan 1h 14min
Occupation by Joystick: Venezuela
In this episode, Jake Sullivan and Jon Finer discuss the U.S. special operations raid that captured Nicolás Maduro and the Trump administration’s claim that the U.S. will now “run” Venezuela. Drawing...
9 Jan 1h 3min
Is America Giving China the Keys to AI Dominance?
In this episode, Jake Sullivan and Jon Finer cover: - The fast-escalating U.S. pressure campaign against the Maduro regime in Venezuela — including the growing American military buildup and Trump’s p...
19 Dec 20251h 16min
Will U.S. Strikes Lead to War with Venezuela?
In this episode, Jake Sullivan and Jon Finer cover: - The U.S. “double tap” strike on a boat in the Caribbean that reportedly killed two survivors, raising questions about potential war crimes, and C...
12 Dec 202559min
Crisis Calculus on Ukraine & Taiwan
In this episode, Jake Sullivan and Jon Finer cover: - Deadlock between Russia and Ukraine as war continues - Rising Japan–China tensions over Taiwan and what Trump’s response signals for U.S. strate...
5 Dec 20251h 8min
When Washington Smells Weakness
In this episode, Jake Sullivan and Jon Finer cover: - Who gained what after Trump’s meeting with Saudi Crown Prince MBS? - How does the corruption scandal inside Zelensky’s government intersects wi...
21 Nov 202557min
From Terrorist to President
In this episode, Jake Sullivan and Jon Finer break down: - Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara’s Oval Office meeting with President Trump, - Trump’s upcoming meeting with Saudi Prince Mohammed Bin Salm...
14 Nov 20251h 11min
