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Latika Takes: The Podcast

Latika Bourke
Ukraine
Donald Trump
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China
Russia
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Australia
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Australian-British writer and journalist Latika M Bourke discusses geopolitics, national security and defence with invited guests. www.latikambourke.com

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This week Latika Takes: The Podcast is in London speaking with Ben Judah , who served as special advisor to former UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy.

Mr Judah discusses the UK’s relationships with China, Europe, the United States and his failed atte... more

This week Latika Takes: The Podcast is in Slough, the constituency of Labour MP Tanmanjeet Singh Dheshi, who chairs the House of Commons Defence Select Committee.

Mr Dhesi discusses the contents of his Committee’s recent review into AUKUS which fou... more

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This week Latika Takes: The Podcast is in Odesa, Ukraine attending the Black Sea Security Forum.

Latika’s guest is Nico Lange, who served as an advisor to former German Defence Minister AKK.

Now, as founder of the think tank IRIS, he goes back and ... more

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This week Latika Takes: The Podcast is in Prague at the GLOBSEC Forum, now in its 21st year.

She interviews Mark Esper, who served as US Secretary of Defence under Donald Trump, between 2019 and 2020.

Secretary Esper discusses why he felt ā€˜offend... more

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Recent Guests

Dymtro Kuleba
Former Foreign Minister of Ukraine, insight into Ukraine's political future and war strategy
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Episode: Latika Takes Interviews Dmytro Kuleba
John Bolton
Former National Security Advisor and author
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Episode: Latika Takes interviews Ambassador John Bolton
John Hennessey
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Episode: Latika Takes interviews Ambassador John Bolton
Cheng Lei
Chinese-born Australian writer, held in detention by the CCP for three years
Episode: Latika Takes interviews Cheng Lei
Alex Butterworth
Founder of Butterworth's restaurant, with a background in Australian politics and a current role in the legal profession.
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Episode: šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø From Washington DC: Latika Takes interviews the Butterworths founders
Bart Hutchins
Head Chef at Butterworth's restaurant, bringing culinary experience influenced by Australian dining.
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Episode: šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø From Washington DC: Latika Takes interviews the Butterworths founders
David Petraeus
Retired US Army General and former Director of the CIA
Episode: šŸ‡µšŸ‡± From Warsaw Security Forum, Latika Takes interviews David Petraeus
Richard Branson
A prominent entrepreneur, philanthropist, and founder of the Virgin Group
Virgin Group
Episode: šŸ—½ From NYC, Latika Takes interviews Richard Branson
Kurt Volker
American diplomat and former U.S. Ambassador to NATO, involved in Ukraine policy.
Episode: šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡¦ From YES in Kyiv, Latika Takes interviews Kurt Volker

Host

Latika M Bourke
Host of Latika Takes: The Podcast (foreign policy and geopolitics)

Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Very good lady

    Thanks for your commitment to free and frank journalism šŸ‘ŒšŸ‘

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The 88fat
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Insightful and intelligent

    I dived in with the author of Putin’s sanctions book. Excellent interview and discussion. I had to scroll a fair way to find a female interviewee but that I’m sure is less bias by LB than gender bias in the world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yddgjhdwdupjhrdjjifgkj642&Ā„"
    Australia9 months ago
  • Balanced, thorough and a great ambassador for Australian journalism

    I’ve been enjoying the eclectic range of guests on Latika Takes. It is a gentler pace than other political podcasts but - and this is rare - rarely, she effortlessly gets conversations going and manages content without the need for a double-act.

    In the latest one, Latika asks an old-school US Democrat apparatchik all the questions I want answered, specifically ā€œHow angry is everyone with the way the Democrats stuffed up the latest US election?ā€ (my words not her polite ones).

    I’m proud that on... more

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    5
    Hovelites
    Australia9 months ago
  • Partisan diatribe.

    Latika was once a promising journo based in Canberra. She moved to Londoninium and turned into a Tory.shill.

    She now transparently shilling peas for the Liberal Party. An off-brand partisan hack who eschewed ethical journalism to be sharri markson-lite.

    Interviews are predictable and derivative. Don’t bother.

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    2
    Irascible X
    Australiaa year ago

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Guest diversity is strong, though some listeners perceive bias depending on topic.
The host asks pointed questions while maintaining a calm interview pace.
Insightful and well-researched discussions that balance depth with accessibility.

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Talking Points

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Latika Takes Interviews Dmytro Kuleba
Q: Are you going to run for president?
I have no plans; today, I'm as distant from politics as possible, but I never shy away from helping my country.
Latika Takes Interviews Dmytro Kuleba
Q: Can you survive without US support?
We will survive, but things are going to get much worse than they are, especially concerning intelligence and air defense systems.
Latika Takes interviews bountied Hong Kongers Chloe Cheung and Finn Lau
Q: Do you think the bounties are effective in silencing people?
Chloe mentioned that while it creates a chilling effect in the short term, it won't silence everyone in the long term as history shows resilience against oppressive regimes.
Latika Takes interviews bountied Hong Kongers Chloe Cheung and Finn Lau
Q: What is the significance of meeting with government officials for you?
Chloe emphasized that it's crucial for officials to hear firsthand accounts of the situation in Hong Kong from those who have fled, rather than relying on propaganda from Chinese officials.
Latika Takes interviews bountied Hong Kongers Chloe Cheung and Finn Lau
Q: What support do you feel you get from UK society?
Chloe described that she receives support from friends and media, indicating the police have reached out to her, but noted a contradiction in government responses regarding human rights and trade with China.

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A geopolitical discussion show that brings high-profile diplomats, military experts, journalists, and policy insiders to unpack international security, defense, and global power dynamics. Episodes frequently center on Ukraine, NATO, U.S. foreign policy, China's rise, and regional flashpoints in Europe and the Indo-Pacific, with a steady emphasis on strategy, alliance politics, and humanitarian considerations. Noteworthy is the host's ability to extract actionable insights from guests spanning government, military, business, and media, making the show valuable for listeners who want clear analyses of complex geopolitics, along with candid reflections from practitioners and witnesses on the front lines of policy.

A distinctive thread is the ... more

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