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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

The degradation of the State Department’s official correspondence due to font choice; the Trump Administration releases its National Security Strategy; the return of spheres of influence and the primacy of the Western Hemisphere for US policy; the su... more

The US plan for peace between Russia and Ukraine; what Putin wants out of a settlement; the wider effects of the war on Europe; Jared Kushner is back; what AI is actually good for (according to a new study); gifts for the IR enthusiast in your life; ... more

Cheap Talk Live! The students of William & Mary’s “Introduction to International Politics” course join the podcast to discuss drug boats; the UN-approved peace plan for Gaza; an AI arms race; the intersection of IR theory and policymaking; ending the... more

Strikes by the United States military on suspected drug boats in the Pacific; the legality of these strikes; why it might matter if the US is violating international law; building pressure on Venezuela; the US strategy (if there is one); the problems... more

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Recent Guests

Francis Fukuyama
Renowned scholar of international relations and author
Stanford University
Episode: The Hopeful Moment
Moritz Graefrath
Post-doctoral fellow in Security and Foreign Policy
William & Mary's Global Research Institute
Episode: Your Board Game Journey
Dan Maliniak
Associate Professor of Government at William & Mary
William & Mary
Episode: That Guy Knows Democracy

Hosts

Jeff Kaplow
Associate Professor of Government
Marcus Holmes
Professor of Government

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 83 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 Statesa year 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 States3 years ago

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Live from Williamsburg, Virginia!
Q: In your view, what's more dangerous in shaping a state's foreign policy decisions: overconfidence or fear?
Both overconfidence and fear are detrimental, but fear may drive more behavior in international relations as it has been a fundamental motivator since the discipline's inception.
Live from Williamsburg, Virginia!
Q: Do you think the AI race today with currently China and the US is more pivotal than the nuclear arms race in the past with the Cold War?
Jeff believes the AI arms race is fundamentally different from the nuclear arms race, as advancements in AI can be quickly matched by competitors, whereas nuclear capabilities create significant strategic advantages at a global level.
Wars on Things
Q: What are your thoughts on the military strikes against drug trafficking?
The strikes are seen as illegal extrajudicial killings, raising concerns about the legality and morality of military actions without proper justification or adherence to international law.
The Hopeful Moment
Q: Do you foresee AI reshaping international relations over the next decade or two?
Fukuyama believes AI will be revolutionary but emphasizes the uncertainty around the specifics of its transformative impact.
The Hopeful Moment
Q: When you look around the world today, what gives you the most concern and what gives you most hope?
Fukuyama expresses that the concern outweighs the hope, highlighting a 20-year democratic recession and the worrying rise of authoritarian regimes and populist movements, particularly in the U.S.

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The podcast focuses on international relations, exploring a wide array of topics such as U.S. foreign policy, geopolitics, major global political events, and the implications of technology on security and diplomacy. The discussions are characterized by a mix of humor and analysis, making complex political themes more accessible to listeners. Notably, the hosts, both professors, often engage with current events while interweaving academic insights, historical contexts, and personal anecdotes to create a captivating dialogue. Particularly unique is their ability to blend in humorous commentary with serious discussions on sensitive topics like military action, international treaties, and emerging global threats like authoritarianism and nuclea... more

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