
A national security and foreign policy podcast from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD).
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 318 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsNews Commentary | |||

Taiwan makes 90% of the world’s most advanced semiconductors — and China wants to take it without breaking it - using economic coercion if they can. If Beijing succeeds, the global tech economy becomes weaponized.
FDD CCTI Senior Director and Senior... more
A new UN Watch investigation exposes ideological bias, foreign funding, and ethical misconduct among UN Special Rapporteurs — raising urgent questions about UN accountability and the urgent need for reform. The shocking new report, "From Watchdogs to... more
America’s spy chief visits Havana, the U.S. Justice Department announces the indictment for murder of former Cuban dictator, Raul Castro, Cuba’s current rulers are reported to have received more than 300 military attack drones from Moscow and Tehran ... more
New York Times bestselling author Peter Schweizer joins host Cliff May to discuss his new book, "The Invisible Coup: How American Elites and Foreign Powers Use Immigration as a Weapon." The two take a deep dive into the recent U.S.-China summit, comp... more
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The subjects are very interesting but the host needs professional podcast training. The host is constantly grunting and “uh-huh”ing during interviews. This is common during real life conversation, but typically podcasters try to avoid it so that the guest can say everything clearly and uninterrupted.
Cliff May presents the best foreign policy podcast you can listen to today. FDD has a seemingly unlimited array of mind-blowingly expert people available for Cliff to call upon to discuss the detail of foreign affairs. Mixed in with the in-house experts are guests who, incredibly, add even more knowledge to a high-level conversation. Never boring, often fun, this is a must listen if you are interested in foreign policy.
The revelations here make your head spin. Vital info
Just shut up and call yourself FDI already ok. Total war hawks here!
Very important podcast. Thank you FDD
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A national security and foreign policy show featuring in-depth discussions with top researchers, policymakers, and journalists focused on geopolitics, U.S. strategy, and global power dynamics. Episodes frequently analyze Iran, Ukraine, China, Turkey, the Middle East, and NATO, pairing expert analysis with practical policy recommendations. Noteworthy is a consistent emphasis on deterrence, alliance cohesion, and the interplay between diplomacy and power projection, often guided by the Foundation for Defense of Democracies' research perspectives. The format tends to center on rigorous, data-driven debate with a mix of in-house scholars and high-profile guests, making it a strong fit for listeners who want clear stakes and policy implications ... more
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Recent guests on FDD's Foreign Podicy include:
1. Connor Pfeiffer
2. Peter Schweizer
3. Eric Edelman
4. Max Meizlish
5. Joseph Zacks
6. Simone Rodan-Benzaquen
7. Sinan Ciddi
8. Jonathan Schanzer
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