Podcast Episodes

Trump and the Israel-Iran War

Episode 88

This week, Walter and Jeremy discuss Israel’s control of Iranian skies, the prospects for a negotiated settlement, and the domestic politics shaping Donald Trump’s pending decision to involve US forc…

Published on 3 months ago

Unrest in Los Angeles

Episode 89

This week, Walter and Jeremy discuss the ICE raids and riots in LA, heightening tensions with Iran, changing demographics in world religions, and trouble in the U.S.-India relationship.

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

The Trump-Musk Eruption

Episode 88

This week, Walter and Jeremy discuss the public spat between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, the AI threat to white-collar jobs, Ukraine’s drone attack on Russian aircraft, and “Zero Day,” a new 10-part …

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

The Foreign Policy Consequences of Biden’s Decline and Fall

Episode 87

This week, Walter and Jeremy discuss Elon Musk’s departure from Washington, America’s nonexistent shipbuilding capacity, plans to revoke visas from Chinese students, and the conspicuous absence of Bi…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Resistance Fighters of the World Unite

Episode 86

This week, Walter and Jeremy discuss Trump's ban on foreign students at Harvard, the Supreme Court's decision on the president's authority to fire federal commissioners, the Senate's vote against Cal…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump's Persian Gulf Tour

Episode 85

This week, Walter and Jeremy discuss the declining fortunes of young men and boys in America, the Trump-China trade truce, Qatari cash in Washington, and Trump's visit to the Middle East.

Published on 4 months ago

The New Pope and the Scramble for Africa

Episode 84

This week, Walter and Jeremy discuss the first American Pope, the India-Pakistan conflict, Trump's trade deal with the UK, and the new struggle for mastery in Africa.

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Lurching Toward Hot War in Asia

Episode 83

This week, Walter and Jeremy discuss the impact of tariffs on China's economy, Trump's mineral deal with Ukraine, the Canadian election, and how rising tensions between India and Pakistan could suck …

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Why the Papacy Is One of the Greatest Shows on Earth

Episode 82

This week, Walter and Jeremy discuss Trump's take-it-or-leave-it Ukraine deal, why he walked back threats against China and the Fed, what the terror attack in Kashmir means for Modi's India, and the …

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

The Almighty Dollar

Episode 81

This week, Walter and Jeremy discuss Harvard vs. Trump, Israel vs. Iran, Tourists vs. US Customs, and the Dollar vs. the World.

Each week on What Really Matters, Walter Russell Mead and Jeremy Stern h…

Published on 5 months ago