What Really Matters with Walter Russell Mead

This podcast delves into the historic presidential debate, landmark Supreme Court decisions, reflections on American political history, presidential power in the Biden administration, complexities of selecting a new nominee, and the significance of recent Supreme Court rulings on Capitol riot implications and congressional responsibilities.

This podcast discusses post-election India, Biden's immigration orders, China's wealth exodus, and Iran's nuclear tensions. They explore India's foreign policy, immigration impacts, and US challenges in the Middle East. Also, the hosts share experiences with world cuisines.

Topics discussed include pro-Hamas mobs in DC and NY, France's snap elections, recent Supreme Court decisions, and Walter's experiences on the front lines in Ukraine. Insights on NGO involvement in protests, France's political turmoil, and Ukrainians' resolve against Russian aggression are covered. Also, a travel tip on exploring Rome with children is shared.

This podcast delves into NATO's air defenses, the China-led global economy, South Africa's election results, and Trump's hush money conviction. It explores the impacts of Western sanctions, Russia-Turkey relations, and Trump's legal issues, offering insights on Ukraine's history and current situation.

This podcast discusses Gantz's ultimatum to Netanyahu, the death of Ebrahim Raisi, a failed unionization push in the American South, and how China, Russia, and Iran formed an alliance to challenge American power. The hosts analyze the implications of these events and explore strategic options for the US in dealing with this new alliance.

The podcast discusses Biden's tariffs on China, Israel-Egypt tensions, Google's AI impact on publishers, and the challenges of American democracy promotion in Africa. It also explores writing habits and the revision process for column writing.

Discussions on Biden potentially withholding offensive weapons from Israel, challenges in spending his huge bills, the faltering criminal cases against Trump, the global fertility crisis, and tips on navigating election coverage

This podcast discusses the US Southwest outpacing Kuwait in crude oil production, the International Criminal Court's threat to arrest Israeli officials, the financial industry moving from NY and CA, and how support for Hamas may divide the Democratic coalition.

This podcast delves into Ukraine aid, TikTok ban, FTC overreach, and pro-Hamas protests at US colleges. It questions the impact of campus activism, challenges on noncompete agreements, and the importance of meaningful learning over prestige in education.

Topics discussed include Israel's retaliatory options against Iran, IMF criticism of US fiscal policy, Zelensky's plea for support, WFH revolution changing American cities, and potential political advantages in city dynamics.