Alternate Shots with Richard Haass and John Ellis
Richard Haass and John EllisThe idea of the podcast is this: We talk about “three things” that are interesting, important or both. The third thing will be about something from the world of sports.
Richard is a veteran diplomat (he served in the Carter, Reagan, G.H.W. Bush and G.W. Bush administrations). He was president of the Council on Foreign Relations for two decades (he’s now president emeritus). He’s a Senior Counselo... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 42 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryNewsPolitics | |||
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This week on Alternate Shots, John Ellis and Richard Haass examine a world in which wars of choice are producing consequences nobody quite knows how to manage. They begin with Ukraine (Putin’s war of choice), where Haass calls American policy toward ... more
This episode of Alternate Shots begins with a status report on the Iran War (who will cry "uncle" first, is the question), President Xi's mysterious "naps" at the White House, the upcoming Israeli election, the U.S. abandonment of Ukraine, the "plagu... more
This week on Alternate Shots, John Ellis and Richard Haass take stock of a world where institutions, summits, and alliances are showing their age. They begin with UN week in New York, where Haass argues the United Nations has become less an instituti... more
This week on Alternate Shots, John Ellis and Richard Haass look ahead to the Trump-Xi summit and ask whether, in this instance, an uneventful meeting would be preferable to a consequential one. Haass worries not about failure, but about the wrong kin... more
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- Fun hang
Pumped on every update 🤙 preached news items and home & away to everyone I know
Apple Podcasts5541red
United Statesa month ago - Finally!
I’ve been following news items for sometime and recommend it to all of my friends. I find reliable, mostly unbiased reporting on the widest range of topics.
Apple Podcasts5SheilambaldwinUnited States2 months ago - Thank you for sharing!
Two of the greatest minds today. I feel so lucky to get to listen to them. It’s the only show that I know of that I don’t hear screaming or rapid speech or even feel the bad karma between the hosts.
What a relief. A totally different delivery style. John and Richard are smooth, comfortable yet no less provocative. Go subscribe!
Apple Podcasts5SkagitCrowUnited States2 months ago - TDS clowns
Two TDS clowns bloviating their Boomer nonsense.
Apple Podcasts1McMack1120United States3 months ago - Fun hang
Pumped on every update 🤙
Apple Podcasts5541redUnited States8 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #135 | United States/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #65 |  Russia/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #75 |  Saudi Arabia/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #119 |  Israel/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #169 |  Argentina/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #187 |  Norway/News/News Commentary |
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What is Alternate Shots about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A fast-moving, policy-forward conversation that blends in-depth foreign affairs analysis with timely, pop-culture touchpoints. Regular hosts dissect major geopolitical flashpoints—from Iran and broader Middle East dynamics to great-power competition and alliance politics—while peppering the discussion with sports banter and moments of lighter cultural commentary. Episodes tend to hinge on scenario-based diplomacy, leadership decision-making, and how domestic politics intersect with international affairs, offering sharp takes grounded in decades of policy and media experience. Noteworthy is the seamless pairing of serious geopolitical analysis with accessible, real-world examples and a recurring focus on credibility, leadership, and alliance... more
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