Podcast Episodes

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 6 months 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 6 months, 1 week 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 6 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 6 months, 4 weeks ago

The Consolidation of Trump's Power

Episode 80

This week, Walter and Jeremy discuss the effect of Trump's tariffs on Russia's economy, Apple's operations in China, Netanyahu's visit to the White House, and how tariffs are concentrating power in T…

Published on 7 months ago

Liberation Week

Episode 79

This week, Walter and Jeremy discuss Donald Trump's tariffs regime, and what the neoliberal era in American politics was and wasn't.

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

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

The View of the Middle East From Mar-a-Lago

Episode 78

This week, Walter and Jeremy discuss Signalgate, Palestinian protests against Hamas, JD Vance's trip to Greenland, and what Trump sees when he scans the Middle East.

Each week on What Really Matters, …

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

The Current State of US-China Competition

Episode 77

This week, Walter and Jeremy discuss the Trump-Putin phone call, Israel's attacks in Gaza, America's attacks on the Houthis, and how the Sino-Russian-Iranian bloc is measuring up against what's left …

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump's Deal With Moscow?

Episode 76

This week, Walter and Jeremy discuss fears of a U.S. recession, universities abandoning DEI under pressure from the White House, a new Chinese railway in Africa, and how Trump's approach to Putin com…

Published on 8 months ago

Trump, China, and the Tariff Wars

Episode 75

This week, Walter and Jeremy discuss the U.S. cutting off intelligence sharing with Ukraine, shutting down American consulates overseas, TSMC's $100 billion investment in Arizona, and Trump's on agai…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago