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The Brain on War: Dr. Nicholas Wright
Why did France lose to the Nazis, despite its defenders having more tanks, troops, and guns? How did Ukraine repel Russia’s initial onslaught? How do you know if you can trust an…
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Bob Bordone on Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
In this interview, I speak to Bob Bordone, an internationally recognized expert, author, speaker, and teacher in negotiation, conflict resolution, mediation, and facilitation. Recently named one of the Top 30 Negotiation Professionals,…
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War Reporter Trey Yingst on Covering Global Conflict
In this interview I speak to Trey Yingst, one of the world’s most accomplished foreign correspondents & war reporters who has covered the Israel-Hamas War, Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine and secured interviews…
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Laws of War & Conflict: ICC Prosecutors Explain
To better understand the laws of war & conflict, I speak to Sir Geoffrey Nice KC (Former Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court, who led the prosecution of Slobodan Miloševic) and Professor…
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Antisemitism: Past, Present & Future with Professor David Feldman
In this conversation I speak to Professor David Feldman, Director of the Birkbeck Institute for the Study of Antisemitism. David is one of the world’s foremost experts in Jewish history, antisemitism &…
Politics & Policy
General H.R. McMaster on National Security & Leadership
General H.R. McMaster served as a commissioned officer in the US Army for thirty-four years. He retired as a Lieutenant General in 2018 after serving as the United States 26th National Security…
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Kira Rudik: Ukrainian Parliament Leader on Democracy
In this interview, I speak to Kira Rudik. She is a Member of Parliament of Ukraine and First Deputy Chairwoman of the Parliament Committee on Digital Transformation. Kira is Leader of Golos…
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Russia-Ukraine War – Simon Smith CMG Interview
On 24th February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine in a major escalation of the Russo-Ukrainian War (which began in 2014). Whilst exact figures are difficult to establish, by May 2022, some 8 million…
Politics & Policy
Benjamin Sledge on War Reality: Bronze Star Veteran
Benjamin Sledge is a wounded combat veteran with tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, serving most of his time under Special Operations (Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command). He is the recipient of…
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Why We Fight: Chris Blattman on War and Peace
It’s easy to overlook the underlying strategic forces of war, to see it solely as a series of errors, accidents, and emotions gone awry. It’s also easy to forget that war shouldn’t…
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Bret Weinstein on Evolution and Modern Existential Threats
We are living through the most prosperous age in human history, but we are hurtling toward destruction. People are more listless, divided, and miserable than ever, and our civilization faces numerous existential…
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David Miliband on Humanitarian Crisis Leadership
David Miliband is President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee (IRC), where he oversees the agency’s humanitarian relief operations in more than 40 war-affected countries and its refugee resettlement and assistance…