
Alex Ward
National security reporter covering the White House and State Department at The Wall Street Journal, offering insights into national security issues and international relations.
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Feb 21, 2025 • 25min
Trump 2.0: Shaking Up Europe
Alex Ward, a national security correspondent for WSJ, dives into the shifting landscape of U.S.-Russia relations under the Trump administration. He discusses Trump's unorthodox approach to negotiating peace in Ukraine, raising concerns about a weakened NATO. The conversation touches on the declining trust in U.S. leadership globally and how ideological changes within the Republican Party are shaping foreign policy. Ward also delves into the implications of Trump's 'America First' doctrine and its impact on international norms.

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Apr 4, 2025 • 1h 26min
The News Roundup For April 4, 2025
The guests this time include Amanda Becker, a political analyst for the 19th; Zoe Clark, Michigan Public's political director; Anita Kumar from Politico; Joyce Karam, a senior news editor at Al-Monitor; Alex Ward of The Wall Street Journal; and Robbie Grammer from Politico. They dive into Trump’s impactful tariffs and their backlash, the chilling violence faced by journalists in Gaza, and the political shockwaves from recent national security firings. Expect engaging insights into immigration policies and emerging international dynamics affecting U.S. diplomacy.

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Feb 19, 2018 • 21min
Six Easy Steps to Nuclear War
Today we launch our show, but it turns out it's a lot easier to launch a nuclear weapon. Vox's Alex Ward walks us through the six easy steps and tells Sean Rameswaram about the time we accidentally dropped a nuke on North Carolina. Twice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Mar 26, 2025 • 25min
This Group Chat Should Have Been An Email feat. Sen. Mark Warner
In this installment, national security reporter Alex Ward dives into the shocking Signal-gate scandal involving top Trump officials. He explains the risks posed by unauthorized group chats and the threatening implications for national security. Virginia Senator Mark Warner voices his skepticism regarding claims that no classified information was shared, stressing the importance of accountability among high-ranking officials. The discussion also touches on global political issues, including the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire and controversial child labor laws in Florida.

Jun 18, 2025 • 14min
Breaking: Trump APPROVED US Attack Plan On Iran
National security reporter Alex Ward from The Wall Street Journal joins Sam Stein to discuss the revelation that Donald Trump greenlighted plans for a military strike on Iran but hesitated to give the final order. They analyze the strategic implications of Trump's public statements and how they function as negotiation tools. The conversation also touches on the internal divisions within the government regarding military action and the challenging balance between diplomacy and military engagement in a volatile geopolitical arena.