
American Diplomat goes behind the scenes to hear real stories from diplomats who lived newsworthy events overseas. Experience the Cuban revolution, Central American insurgencies, the end of apartheid and more through the eyes of those who were there. A project of Arizona State University.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 467 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Business NewsNews | |||

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Great and insightful!
Dirty language and curse words in the December 18 episode — should have had an explicit language warning. As a professional podcast I expected better from the hosts and editor /producer.
The podcast is starting to get a little dull and more partisan political focused. I now put off listening in favor of more relevant, less partisan and more timely episodes about current foreign affairs issues. Maybe time for some new (guest) hosts to mix things up a little.
I used to really love this podcast and enjoyed hearing the “war stories” from our foreign service professionals. Unfortunately, this show has become yet another political program. This program used to rise above it all. It would be well served to return to that.
Most unique podcast with colorful insights into the lives of foreign service officers. Love the banter and tone of the episodes- I’ve learned so much about the inner workings of foreign service and intelligence.
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This program offers insider-facing conversations with veteran diplomats and policymakers, often centering on real-world crises, diplomacy strategy, and the inner workings of U.S. foreign policy. Episodes frequently explore how diplomacy, aid, and international institutions intersect with current events—from humanitarian missions and Western Hemisphere policy to Europe's democratic trajectory and Middle East dynamics. A notable strength is its blend of firsthand career stories with expert analysis, yielding practical lessons for aspiring diplomats and policymakers alike while highlighting mentorship and career pathways within the Foreign Service and related fields.
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Recent guests on American Diplomat include:
1. Todd Robinson
2. Chris Milligan
3. Nicholas Enrich
4. Judy Reinke
5. Madeleine Yang
6. Arooz Setpathy
7. Gary Grappo
8. David Kostelancik
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