Rephonic
Artwork for FDD's Foreign Podicy

FDD's Foreign Podicy

FDD, Cliff May
Iran
China
Russia
Ukraine
Israel
United States
Taiwan
Hamas
Axis Of Aggressors
NATO
Islamic Republic Of Iran
Islamic State
North Korea
Trump
Al Jazeera
Islamic Republic
Khomeini
United Nations
Yemen
Turkey

A national security and foreign policy podcast from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD).

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes327Founded5 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
News CommentaryNews

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for FDD's Foreign Podicy

Latest Episodes

A week ago, President Trump seemed to have decided to hit the Islamic Republic of Iran hard – to destroy what’s left of its missile arsenals, its military-industrial base, its command-and-control headquarters and perhaps the commanders themselves.

more

The United States faces the most complex geostrategic threat since 1945: an Axis of Aggressors — China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea — increasingly aligned across economic, cyber, technology, and military domains to diminish American power. Their mo... more

YouTube

Two places we need to watch carefully right now: the United Kingdom, which has just installed its seventh prime minister in a decade, and Yemen, where the Houthi rebels have declared anaval blockade of Saudi Arabia and resumed strikes on tankers tran... more

Forget nukes and stealth jets — the next war may just be won with algorithms, drone swarms, and who spends smarter, not bigger.

FDD Research Analyst and Foreign Podicy guest host, Mariam Wahba sits down with Aaron MacLean, host of the School of War ... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Bradley L. Bowman
FDD expert, author of Axis of Aggressors
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: Axis of Aggressors: China, Russia, Iran & North Korea
Elaine K. Dezenski
FDD expert, author of Axis of Aggressors
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: Axis of Aggressors: China, Russia, Iran & North Korea
Aaron MacLean
War expert; host of School of War; columnist, Free Press; CBS News national security analyst
School of War; CBS News; Free Press
Episode: Iran, AI, and the Death of Traditional Warfare
Zineb Riboua
Research fellow at the Hudson Institute Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East; associate at the Association for Global Political Thought at Harvard University; founder of the China in MENA Project
Hudson Institute
Episode: The Third World Wants You – Not in a Good Way
Peter Doran
Adjunct Senior Fellow at FDD
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: NATO Summit: Alliances under Strain
John Hardie
Russia Program Deputy Director
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: NATO Summit: Alliances under Strain
Cameron McMillan
Center on Military and Political Power Senior Research Analyst
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: NATO Summit: Alliances under Strain
Tevi Troy
Presidential historian, senior fellow at the Ronald Reagan Institute, senior scholar at the Strauss Center at Yeshiva University
Ronald Reagan Institute; Strauss Center at Yeshiva University
Episode: Of Presidents and Persians
Bradley Bowman
Senior Director, Center on Military and Political Power, FDD; former National Security Advisor to Senate committees
Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD)
Episode: War and Peace and Other Possibilities

Host

Cliff May
Host of Foreign Podicy; Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD)

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 203 ratings
  • Incredibly informative!

    Incredibly informative!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    msternthal
    United States7 days ago
  • Host needs to change a bit

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Mrs.KEdwards
    United Statesa year ago
  • The most informative foreign policy podcast around.

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    darkwaterjack
    New Zealanda year ago
  • Foreign Service school Georgetown Qatar influence

    The revelations here make your head spin. Vital info

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wellgaveitatry
    United Statesa year ago
  • Not worth my time

    Just shut up and call yourself FDI already ok. Total war hawks here!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Colorado Vader
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guest mix is strong and practical, with a focus on defense and security policy.
Host is highly knowledgeable and credible with strong guest lineups.
Content is very informative for foreign policy watchers, though some listeners wish for lighter pacing at times.
Insightful interviews with expert guests and policy analysis.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Axis of Aggressors: China, Russia, Iran & North Korea
Q: What do you see as the key actionable recommendations for policymakers to slow down or disrupt the axis's economic and financial networks?
The panel emphasizes stronger enforcement of sanctions, especially secondary sanctions on Chinese banks and financial institutions, improving foreign military sales, and building resilient allied supply chains; they also advocate for a proactive, coordinated allied response across diplomacy, economics, and defense.
Axis of Aggressors: China, Russia, Iran & North Korea
Q: Brad, why don't you begin with just a brief overview of how you conceived the book and what's in it basically?
Brad Bowman frames the book as a comprehensive assessment of how China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea cooperate across military, economic, cyber, and information domains, arguing for a multi-lens examination beyond any single factor to understand the axis and what to do about it.
NATO Summit: Alliances under Strain
Q: John, what would a successful NATO Summit look like regarding Ukraine and Russia, and how should the US shape its messaging to Putin?
John envisions a summit that solidifies support for Ukraine with real European aid, while ensuring Putin understands that the West will not be bought off by promises; he recommends public messaging that penetrates Putin's risk perception and underscores unity.
NATO Summit: Alliances under Strain
Q: Cam, why do you think the administration's posture in Europe risks eroding deterrence, and what would you recommend Congress or the administration do going forward?
Cam notes that force posture reductions and delays in crucial capabilities risk weakening deterrence; he urges preserving and funding enablers like long-range fires and air defense, and emphasizes a coherent, consultative planning process with allies.
NATO Summit: Alliances under Strain
Q: Hey, Peter, what are European responses to last year's Hague Summit and what might we see in spending this year?
Peter argues that while spending has increased, much of it is a mix of real increases and accounting gimmicks; the deeper fractures lie in different perceptions of true deterrence versus paperwork, with frontline states bearing heavier burdens.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About FDD's Foreign Podicy

What is FDD's Foreign Podicy about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on national security and foreign policy, frequently featuring in-depth discussions with policy researchers, former officials, and subject-matter experts. Topics span great-power competition, U.S. strategy in Europe and the Middle East, deterrence, defense budgets, and the intersection of technology with warfare. A notable pattern is the use of high-profile analysts from think tanks and the U.S. defense establishment to illuminate complex geopolitical dynamics, often through rigorous, data-driven analysis. The format tends toward expert-led conversations with well-informed guests, aiming to translate policy debates into actionable insights for professionals in government, defense, and policy circles. This tends to attract l... more

Where can I find podcast stats for FDD's Foreign Podicy?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for FDD's Foreign Podicy. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to FDD's Foreign Podicy and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does FDD's Foreign Podicy get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for FDD's Foreign Podicy, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for FDD's Foreign Podicy?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for FDD's Foreign Podicy, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does FDD's Foreign Podicy have?

To see how many followers or subscribers FDD's Foreign Podicy has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to FDD's Foreign Podicy?

These podcasts share a similar audience with FDD's Foreign Podicy:

1. FDD Morning Brief
2. The Iran Breakdown with Mark Dubowitz
3. Generation Jihad
4. Generation Jihad
5. Israel Update

How many episodes of FDD's Foreign Podicy are there?

FDD's Foreign Podicy launched 5 years ago and published 327 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact FDD's Foreign Podicy?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for FDD's Foreign Podicy?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for FDD's Foreign Podicy from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for FDD's Foreign Podicy?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of FDD's Foreign Podicy. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on FDD's Foreign Podicy?

Recent guests on FDD's Foreign Podicy include:

1. Bradley L. Bowman
2. Elaine K. Dezenski
3. Aaron MacLean
4. Zineb Riboua
5. Peter Doran
6. John Hardie
7. Cameron McMillan
8. Tevi Troy

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days