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Cheap Talk is an every-week-or-so international relations podcast with Jeff Kaplow and Marcus Holmes, professors of government at William & Mary.

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Latest Episodes

Small signs of hope for arms control between the United States and Russia; a review of the last ten years of US-Russia policy; explaining Trump’s about-face on Ukraine; an airing of grievances at the UN; and Marcus can’t wait for ThanksgivingThe opin... more

Russian drone incursions into Polish airspace; questions about Russia’s intent; the risk of escalation; deterrence failure in protecting NATO airspace; preference differences within the alliance; a deal for TikTok; China’s interest in global governan... more

Why Trump thought there might be a deal with Russia; the obliteration of Iran’s nuclear program; speaking truth to power; deterrence failure and pushing Iran toward nuclear weapons; Iran’s modest response to the attacks; enforcement within the NPT; i... more

Thank you to our listeners for joining us for five seasons and 100 episodes! Cheap Talk returns for Season 6: Advice for new college students; the Trump-Putin summit spectacle; analyzing Trump’s body language; the challenges of studying summitry; the... more

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Recent Guests

Moritz Graefrath
Post-doctoral fellow in Security and Foreign Policy
William & Mary's Global Research Institute
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Dan Maliniak
Associate Professor of Government at William & Mary
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Jeff Kaplow
Associate Professor of Government with expertise in international relations at William & Mary.
Marcus Holmes
Associate Professor of Government with a focus on international diplomacy and political science at William & Mary.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 66 ratings
  • Cheap Talk worth a million bucks

    Love this podcast. Good factual information, interesting topics, and good conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cigars&Chess👍31
    United States7 months ago
  • Good dialogue

    enjoying this immensely

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    market share 23
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good banter, accessible politics

    Two college professors giving their hot takes on world events. Come to learn about geo political events, stay for the banter!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nottinghillgirl0304
    United States2 years ago
  • Absolutely fabulous

    Incredibly informative about the geo political issues of the world. They make this complicated area understandable and comprehensible in an engaging way. A weekly update absolutely worth listening to regularly

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rays317
    United States2 years ago

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Reviews mention a balanced approach to complex international topics, making difficult themes accessible to a broad audience.
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The engaging and humorous delivery of content resonates well, creating a enjoyable learning atmosphere.

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#214
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Can't We Just Enjoy the Moment?
Q: What's your sense of how Russia is going to respond to all this?
In the big picture, this doesn't change a whole lot in terms of Russian strategy, but tactically it may force a more cautious approach.
Can't We Just Enjoy the Moment?
Q: Should we preemptively delete TikTok from our phones, or do you think this is going to happen?
It's more likely that this actually doesn't happen in practice, as experts suggest there's a long road ahead in terms of legal challenges.
A Time of Intense Difficulty or Anger
Q: Does this qualify as an international crisis in your view?
Yes, especially with significant loss of life and military hostilities.
Trust But Verify
Q: Do you think this trust is forward looking, regardless of what you've done before?
Trust is informed by past behavior, influencing whether parties can build new agreements or relationships.
Trust But Verify
Q: Can you tie this back to some real thing that's happening in the world?
Yes, it ties to issues in international relations where past behaviors influence present trust, especially seen in instances like the Iran nuclear deal.

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This international relations podcast features in-depth discussions on current events, exploring the complexities of global politics through the lens of both historical context and contemporary developments. Topics frequently examined include geopolitical conflicts, the impact of foreign policies, and the evolving role of technology in diplomacy. The hosts, both professors, leverage their academic expertise to analyze significant themes such as the nuances behind U.S.-Iran negotiations, the implications of AI in education, and the subtle dynamics of high-level political interactions, all while maintaining an engaging and insightful dialogue that invites listeners to understand the underlying factors shaping world events. Unique elements incl... more

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