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What Really Matters with Walter Russell Mead

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Feb 9, 2024 • 39min

America Isn’t Headed for Civil War

This episode discusses the rise of religious 'nones,' the Biden administration's plans for a Palestinian state, the ideological gap among young men and women, and the doubts of achieving greatness as childhood heroes.
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Feb 1, 2024 • 39min

What Was the Iran Deal?

Legal standoff at the southern border, North Korea's military advancements, Biden's halting of LNG exports, drone attack and Iran's power, Jihadi successes and regional challenges.
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Jan 26, 2024 • 37min

The Scourge of Elite Corruption

Topics discussed include improving consumer sentiment, Biden's Houthi strategy, Harvard's misconduct allegations, brokenness of American institutions, and the importance of science fiction in shaping thinking about human society.
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Jan 18, 2024 • 27min

Live from Davos

This podcast discusses the Taiwanese elections, the Taiwan-China situation, elite globalism's impact on nationalism and populism, concerns at Davos, and strategies for navigating conferences.
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Jan 12, 2024 • 25min

Is America a Western Country?

The podcast discusses gig workers, Argentina's challenges, Biden's immigration fiasco, consequences of releasing migrants, violence in Latin America, and the remarkable Galapagos Islands.
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Dec 29, 2023 • 34min

That Was the Year That Was

Topics discussed include Chinese spy balloons, Silicon Valley bank failures, Russia's coup manqué, and the dominance of American popular culture. Other topics cover climate change initiatives, GLP1 drugs, Twitter's angry environment, and bird watching in Argentina and Brazil.
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Dec 22, 2023 • 37min

Biden’s Suez Crisis

This podcast discusses Iran-backed attacks on global commerce, the increasing presence of older Americans in the workforce, the resurgence of US shale oil, and provides Christmas music recommendations.
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Dec 15, 2023 • 28min

The Politics of Jewish Support for Israel

This podcast discusses controversies involving Ivy League presidents, the phone call between Netanyahu and Putin and its impact on Syria and Lebanon, the housing market and affordable housing solutions, the politics of Zionism in the American Jewish community, and tips for planning the perfect road trip.
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Dec 8, 2023 • 24min

Kissinger’s Middle East Legacy

This week, Walter and Jeremy discuss Biden's sanctions on Israeli settlers, the decline in math scores for American students, debating the feasibility of Ukraine's counter-offensive, consequences of US actions, and Kissinger's legacy in the Middle East.
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Dec 1, 2023 • 28min

Biden Bear Hugs Israel and Ukraine

This podcast discusses Missouri v. Biden, Milei v. Peronists in Argentina, trouble on the Korean peninsula, and the Biden administration's potential withdrawal of support from Israel and Ukraine. They also explore Henry Kissinger's writings on statecraft and diplomacy.

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