The President’s Inbox cover image

The President’s Inbox

Latest episodes

undefined
4 snips
Apr 30, 2024 • 36min

A Second China Shock, With Brad Setser

Brad Setser, CFR fellow, discusses China's export surge's impact with James M. Lindsay. They explore US job losses, China's industrial policies, Xi's economic philosophy, global trade dynamics, and policy coordination challenges among major players.
undefined
Apr 23, 2024 • 33min

Challenges Facing the U.S. Military, With John Barrientos and Kristen Thompson

Captain John Barrientos and Colonel Kristen Thompson discuss challenges facing the U.S. military, including adapting military strategy, reflections on Navy teamwork, sailor participation, and leadership philosophy, and exploring leadership and skill development in the military.
undefined
Apr 16, 2024 • 35min

Iran’s Attack on Israel, With Steven Cook and Ray Takeyh

Steven Cook, the Eni Enrico Mattei Senior Fellow for Middle East and Africa Studies at CFR, and Ray Takeyh, the Hasib J. Sabbagh senior fellow for Middle East studies at CFR, sit down with James M. Lindsay to discuss Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel and the prospects for a broader Middle East war.   Mentioned on the Episode    Steven A. Cook, "Iran Attack Means an Even Tougher Balancing Act for the U.S. in the Middle East," CFR.org   Steven A. Cook, The End of Ambition: America’s Past, Present, and Future in the Middle East [forthcoming]   Reuel Marc Gerecht and Ray Takeyh, “Keeping U.S. Power Behind Israel Will Keep Iran at Bay,” New York Times   Ray Takeyh, "Iran Attacks on Israel Spur Escalation Concerns," CFR.org   Ray Takeyh, The Last Shah: America, Iran, and the Fall of the Pahlavi Dynasty   For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/irans-attack-israel-steven-cook-and-ray-takeyh 
undefined
7 snips
Apr 9, 2024 • 32min

Russia, Ukraine, and Global Instability, With Michael Kimmage

History professor Michael Kimmage discusses Russia's war in Ukraine, exploring the conflict's origins, global repercussions, and the complex interactions between Russia, Ukraine, the United States, and Europe. The podcast delves into historical events, security arrangements, NATO membership debates, and the global fallout of the conflict, highlighting Russia's strategic miscalculations and the impact on global security.
undefined
Apr 2, 2024 • 34min

The War in Gaza, With Steven A. Cook

Steven A. Cook discusses the conflict in Gaza, Israeli military tactics, the debate over drafting the Haredim community, Israel's political landscape amidst trials, US-Israel relations, and challenges in influencing the conflict's outcome.
undefined
Mar 26, 2024 • 30min

Confronting the Nuclear Threat, With W.J. Hennigan

W.J. Hennigan, a correspondent for the Opinion section of the New York Times, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the risk of nuclear war in an era of growing geopolitical competition.    Mentioned on the Episode    "At the Brink," New York Times   J. Hennigan, "How America Made Nuclear War the President's Decision," New York Times   J. Hennigan, "Nuclear War Is Called Unimaginable. In Fact, It's Not Imagined Enough," New York Times   For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President’s Inbox at:  https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/confronting-nuclear-threat-wj-hennigan 
undefined
4 snips
Mar 19, 2024 • 38min

A New U.S. Grand Strategy: The Case for U.S. Retrenchment Overseas, With Stephen Wertheim

Exploring the case for U.S. retrenchment in foreign policy, historical shifts from isolationism to containment, consequences of the Iraq War on US foreign policy, prioritizing Asia over Europe and the Middle East, and debating U.S. retrenchment and global power dynamics.
undefined
Mar 12, 2024 • 37min

The Crisis at the U.S. Southern Border, With Dara Lind

Exploration of the surge in migrants at the U.S. southern border, impact of Title 42 policy, challenges of immigration and asylum, complexities of immigration law and policy, and proposed solutions to address immigration challenges.
undefined
Mar 5, 2024 • 28min

International Women’s Day, With Ann Norris

Exploring challenges that adolescent girls face globally, such as violence and early marriage. Highlighting the importance of education in empowering girls and addressing issues like child marriage. Advocating for policy changes and international assistance to support girls' education and well-being.
undefined
Feb 27, 2024 • 31min

Combating Global Poverty, With Kate Schecter

The podcast discusses promoting economic development in impoverished countries, empowering women in rural communities for economic stability, implementing a holistic development approach in global aid initiatives, economic development and security challenges in West Africa, and combatting extremism and political turmoil in the region.

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app