Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchEmergency Podcast: An Oval Office Ambush
Eric and Eliot bemoan the shameful meltdown in the Oval Office between VP Vance, President Trump and President Zelensky. They discuss Vance’s ambush …
1 year, 4 months ago
A Disgraceful Episode of American Diplomacy
Eric and Eliot mark the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine with a shout out to the brave Ukrainians who are resisting Russian tyranny.…
1 year, 5 months ago
An American Blunder in Munich
Eliot and Eric discuss the Munich Security Conference including its background and history. They review the contradictory signals sent by the many Tr…
1 year, 5 months ago
This Time the Damage Will Be Permanent
Eric and Eliot try to parse the fire hose of news emanating from the Trump Administration. They discuss Eliot's Atlantic article on the American ante…
1 year, 5 months ago
Russia's Long History of Subjugating Ukraine
With Eliot traveling Eric welcomes Eugene Finkel, the Kenneth H. Keller Professor of International Affairs at the Johns Hopkins University School of …
1 year, 5 months ago
Charles Lindbergh and the Ghosts of America First
Eric and Eliot welcome Professor H. W. Brands, the Jack S. Blanton Chair in History at the University of Texas, Austin and the best-selling author of…
1 year, 5 months ago
The Intersection of Theatre and Politics
Eliot and Eric welcome Drew Lichtenberg (resident dramaturg at the Shakespeare Theatre Company) and Deborah Payne (Professor of Literature at America…
1 year, 6 months ago
Biden's Foreign Policy Legacy
Eric and Eliot welcome friend of the show Kori Schake back to Shield of the Republic. Kori is Senior Fellow and Director of Foreign Policy and Defens…
1 year, 6 months ago
Trump's New International Reality
Eric and Eliot are back from the break and have lots to discuss. They note the anniversary of January 6th and the somewhat successful efforts by MAGA…
1 year, 6 months ago
Deterrence is Cheaper Than War
With Eliot traveling, Eric welcomes back prolific historian and author Hal Brands to the show to discuss his forthcoming book The Eurasian Century: H…
1 year, 7 months ago