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As the United States confronts an ever-changing set of international challenges, our foreign policy leaders continue to offer the same old answers. But what are the alternatives? In None Of The Above, the Eurasia Group Institute for Global Affairs' Jonathan Guyer asks leading global thinkers for new answers and new ideas to guide an America increasingly adrift in the world. www.noneoftheabovepodca... more

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The World Cup is heating up here in the United States as teams head into the quarter finals. It has had its fair share of controversies: immigration crackdowns, exorbitant ticket prices, and a cozy relationship between FIFA President Gianni Infantino... more

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Recent Guests

Alexis Crews
Tech policy expert; former Meta executive; All Tech Is Human fellow
Meta; All Tech Is Human
Episode: Can Democracy Survive Big Tech? w/ Alexis Crews
Alex Shephard
Senior editor of The New Republic; co-founder and editor of Golden Goal
The New Republic; Golden Goal
Episode: The Ugly Politics of the Beautiful Game w/ Alex Shephard
Madeleine Schwartz
Editor-in-Chief of The Dial
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Episode: America in the Eyes of the World w/ Madeleine Schwartz
Omar Rahman
Fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs
Middle East Council on Global Affairs
Episode: The Gulf Plays Defense w/ Omar Rahman
Kelly Grieco
Senior fellow with the reimagining US Grand Strategy Program at the Stimson Center
Stimson Center
Episode: All About Air Power w/ Kelly Grieco
Suzy Hansen
Author of From Life Itself, Turkey, Istanbul, and a Neighborhood in the Age of Erdoğan
Author; Istanbul observer
Episode: A Street in Istanbul Tells the Story of the World w/ Suzy Hansen
Kaiser Kuo
Host of Sinica, commentator on China policy
Sinica, Beijing-based analyst
Episode: Is China Winning? w/ Kaiser Kuo
Tyler McBrien
Managing editor of Lawfare, national security journalist
Lawfare
Episode: The Limits of Monitoring the Situation w/ Tyler McBrien
Ed Augustin
Journalist based in Havana; has reported for The New York Times, Drop Site News, and Al Jazeera
The New York Times; Al Jazeera; Drop Site News
Episode: The Economic War on Cuba w/ Ed Augustin

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Jonathan Guyer
Host of None Of The Above

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 116 ratings
  • All of the above!

    I’m new to this pod and love it. Guyer is fantastic- these are smart informative conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Meredith McIver
    United States5 months ago
  • incredible

    so informative and well produced!!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    solapriy1
    United States2 years ago
  • Intriguing

    These shows are always intriguing and thought-provoking in the best of ways, which is difficult to find these days. Highly recommended for anyone trying to better understand the world they know about and parts of the world & history they may not know so well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ecthroi
    United States3 years ago
  • Excellent

    Interesting topics and guests, and thoughtful interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Edingerba
    United States4 years ago
  • Understandable and Informative

    I found this podcast relatively easy for the layman to process but I do wish that Mark Hannah had explained a few of the buzz words that the author had used. I would greatly recommend for someone who wants to know more details of a few important political topics and theories.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Jckhnnng
    United States5 years ago

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Thoughtful, accessible analysis of global issues.
Well-produced and engaging discussions that broaden understanding of foreign policy.
High-quality guests and deep, nuanced conversations.
Masterful at turning complex geopolitics into clear, actionable insights.
Refreshingly non-ideological in-depth interviews that challenge conventional narratives.

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Can Democracy Survive Big Tech? w/ Alexis Crews
Q: What safeguards are within the realm of the possible right now?
She emphasizes elections integrity as a priority, combining technical tools (classifiers, AI agents) with policy implementation and cross-border cooperation, and warns that mismanaged guardrails and lack of human oversight can backfire.
Can Democracy Survive Big Tech? w/ Alexis Crews
Q: But what are the tangible effects on democracy around the world, and what safeguards can we put in place?
The guest argues for stronger elections-focused safeguards, including better classifiers and AI-driven content removal before publication, plus real-world governance steps with multilateral cooperation and transparency to curb misinformation and manipulation.
The Ugly Politics of the Beautiful Game w/ Alex Shephard
Q: What have been the most striking scenes from watching the World Cup in the United States?
Scenes of global crowds in American cities, cross-border fan solidarity, and the way immigrant communities bring their own energy to gatherings have highlighted both the country's diversity and its complex engagement with international sport.
The Ugly Politics of the Beautiful Game w/ Alex Shephard
Q: How do you reconcile the appeal of the World Cup with the corruption and commercialization surrounding it?
The World Cup remains powerful because it transcends national politics for many fans, creating shared experiences and cultural moments; at the same time, the corruption and money surrounding it reveal how sport can be a stage for broader geopolitical games, which is exactly what the magazine Golden Goal aims to unpack.
All About Air Power w/ Kelly Grieco
Q: How do you explain the disconnect between Pentagon rhetoric and on-the-ground realities?
She argues that the Pentagon has fixated on kilograms of damage and sorties without linking them to strategic objectives, such as deterring or altering Iran's behavior, and highlights the persistent mismatch between air campaigns and political aims.

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This show bundles thoughtful, globally informed conversations about U.S. foreign policy and geopolitics with a steady stream of expert guests. Episodes frequently critique conventional approaches, explore alternative strategies, and unpack how international dynamics—ranging from Middle East politics to great-power competition—shape policy options at home. Noteworthy traits include a preference for rigorous analysis, a focus on long-term strategic thinking, and a knack for translating complex global issues into accessible discussions for policy professionals, academics, and informed listeners.

A standout aspect is the breadth of voices, from think-tank researchers to journalists and regional experts, offering nuanced takes on controversial t... more

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