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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. The AI race. Every week, The President’s Inbox goes beyond the subject line with leading foreign policy experts to explore how the United States should approach the challenges and opportunities that come across the president’s desk.

  • On the Record

    On the Record is a weekly podcast featuring a curated selection of live events from the Council on Foreign Relations. From expert panels to keynote discussions with world leaders, this is your front row seat to the conversations shaping U.S. foreign policy.

  • Why It Matters

    Is Hollywood giving in to Chinese censorship? What role will AI play in elections? Why It Matters is a foreign policy show for everyone. With a little humor and a lot of curiosity, this podcast breaks down global issues to reveal the overlooked and unexpected stories that are shaping the world around us.

  • The Interconnect

    Emerging technologies are transforming international relations and the U.S. economy. So how do we connect science and engineering labs with Washington and the world of business? The Interconnect brings together leading minds in cutting-edge technology and foreign policy to explore recent ground-breaking developments, what’s coming over the horizon, and the implications for U.S. innovation.

  • The World Next Week

    The World Next Week is a podcast that previews the world, bringing a journalist’s perspective to the critical and intriguing stories developing around the globe—from Kyiv, to Pyongyang, to Capitol Hill. This series aired between 2009–2025.

  • Nine Questions For The World

    The world is changing, and its future is being shaped by high-stakes challenges such as climate change and shifting geopolitical power. In this limited series, CFR President Emeritus Richard Haass sits down with nine extraordinary thinkers to explore fundamental questions about the century to come.