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Podcasts

Interested in foreign policy or just curious about our world? Whether you are looking for expert analysis or an introductory explainer, these podcasts from the Council on Foreign Relations have you covered.

  • The President’s Inbox

    A rising China. War in Europe. A warming planet. How should the current administration respond to global challenges and opportunities that are shaping our future? Join host James M. Lindsay as he goes beyond the subject line and speaks with leading experts about how the United States should face this complex and rapidly changing world.

  • Why It Matters

    Why It Matters is a show for anyone curious about how foreign policy works. Is Hollywood giving in to Chinese censorship? Will wars be fought by killer robots? International relations shape the world we live in and we all have a stake in what happens next

  • The Interconnect

    How do we connect science and engineering labs with Washington and the world of business? The Interconnect, a limited series from the Council on Foreign Relations and the Stanford Emerging Technology Review, brings together leading minds in cutting-edge technology and foreign policy to explore the emerging technologies that are transforming international relations and the U.S. economy. This series aired between 2011–2025.

  • The World Next Week

    The World Next Week brings a journalist’s perspective to the critical and intriguing stories developing around the globe—from Kyiv, to Pyongyang, to Capitol Hill, to Cannes. This series aired between 2011-2025.