What rights do refugees have, and how can states protect them? The first episode of Intersections discusses Ukraine, Afghanistan, the two-year anniversary of Title 42 and the global health crisis, and other current issues in refugee rights with Krish O’Mara Vignarajah, President and CEO of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services, and Jon Hoisaeter, Deputy ... Show More
Aug 2022
Democratic Dividends: Kenya’s Close Presidential Election
This week’s episode focuses on human rights and democracy news from across Africa: the results of the presidential election in Kenya, the release of the U.S. Strategy Toward Sub-Saharan Africa, and the recent visit by Secretary Blinken to South Africa, Rwanda, and the DRC. We spe ... Show More
30m 19s
Apr 2025
Russia-Ukraine Negotiations: Outlining a U.S. Strategy with Tom Wright
In this special CSIS crossover episode with Russian Roulette’s sister podcast, The Eurofile, Max Bergmann and co-host Donatienne Ruy welcome Tom Wright, senior fellow at Brookings and former Senior Director for Strategic Planning at the United States National Security Council (NS ... Show More
40m 31s
Jul 2024
Breaking Down Kamala Harris’s Foreign Policy
Tommy and Ben discuss the international reaction to Biden’s decision to drop out of the presidential race, and dive into what Kamala Harris’s foreign policy could look like based on her record in the Senate, experience during the Biden administration, and advisers. They also talk ... Show More
1h 20m
Aug 2024
The World after the West: Alex Velez-Green on the United States
In American foreign policy debates, prioritisers argue that the US should focus on deterring Chinese expansion, consequently shifting its resources away from Europe and towards the Indo-Pacific. But questions are also emerging about the US presence in the Middle East, as well as ... Show More
32m 41s
Mar 2025
Woah! Dan Crenshaw REALLY HATES Tucker Carlson: Dan Explains Why – SF553
Today I'm talking with Dan Crenshaw, the Texas congressman and former Navy SEAL, about the state of American politics, the deep fractures within the conservative movement, and his ongoing feud with Tucker Carlson. We dive into foreign policy, including his stance on Ukraine, skep ... Show More
1h 18m
Sep 2024
Normally Podcast: Normal-ish Takes on Political Insanity
In the first episode of Normally, hosts Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss the evolving political beliefs of Kamala Harris, the media's role in shaping political narratives, and the double standards present in political discourse. They also delve into the dynamics of ... Show More
21m 24s
Sep 2024
How the Election Is Sinking a $15 Billion Business Deal
In a highly unusual move, the Biden administration signaled last week that it would block a Japanese company from buying an iconic American company in a critical swing state.Alan Rappeport, who covers the Treasury Department for The Times, discusses the politics that could doom t ... Show More
20m 23s
Jun 2024
Timcast IRL #1048 Biden THREATENS TikToker During White House Party Over Israel w/Jim Antle & Keremy Kauffman
Tim, Phil, Ian, & Serge are joined by Jim Antle & Jeremy Kauffman to discuss Joe Biden throwing a temper tantrum over a TikToker asking him questions, a wild theory suggesting Democrats may try and replace Biden as their 2024 nominee, Nick Fuentes being kicked out of a TPUSA even ... Show More
2h 3m