One Decision
Listen Now MediaTough decisions rattle us all to the core. But for our guests on One Decision— the choices they are up against can also shape history. No pressure! They take us through all of their doubts, emotions and—sometimes unexpected--consequences. A fresh take on foreign policy. Hear the former head of Mi6, Sir Richard Dearlove alongside international journalists as they analyse, interview, and discuss.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 368 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsHistoryPolitics | |||
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Dr. Gracelin Baskaran, founding director of the Critical Minerals Security Program at CSIS, joins Sir Richard Dearlove and Rosanna Lockwood t... more
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With Ayatollah Khamenei’s demise occurring hours into the war, the West anticipated a collapse of the Iranian regime and a popular uprising that never came to be. Is a ‘memorandum of understanding’ the only thing preventing total escalation in the re... more
95 percent of global internet traffic travels through underwater fiber optic cables. They've never been more vulnerable.
In this episode of One Decision, former MI6 Chief Sir Richard Dearlove and guest co-host Rosanna Lockwood are joined by journali... more
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- Why so formal?
All the co-presenters and guests seem to always repeat “Sir Richard” through the shows. Surely after the first introduction just Richard would be fine? Or does he insist on it? Anyway, it sounds ridiculously stuffy and formal in 2026. Otherwise the podcast is quite informative.
Apple Podcasts4martinbarcelona
Spain3 months ago - Trita Parsi? Really?
This used to be a great podcast and then they suddenly had the Iranian regime operative Trita Parsi on. Whoever asked for that man to be brought on should be fired. Sadly, no longer a listener.
Apple Podcasts1Abhi-Nuff
United Kingdom3 months ago Excellent insight on world events
Podcast Addict53 months agocougar- Unreasonably biased
I used to enjoy the podcast, but lately it has become so biased and pro Trump that it saddens me to hear Sir Dearlove speak.
The podcast is no longer an unbiased honest look at world events, but has turned into a “what Trump does is never really wrong. “ That concerns me a lot and that makes me not want to listen. A real shame…
Apple Podcasts1Anonymous101v
Denmark4 months ago - Dearlove increasingly political/odd
I’m starting to find the barely concealed political radicalisation of Sir Richard Dearlove ruins the show, which I’d previously enjoyed. Openly pro-Brexit and pro-Trump but in a way that minimises the negative impacts of either of those populist projects as if no one should think it matters for national security. Why don’t the Greenlanders just take cash from Trump to become a US colony? Why is everyone talking about sovereignty? Surely as an ardent Brexiteer he should value the rights to self-d... more
Apple Podcasts2TTAMarshallUnited Kingdom5 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #67 | United Kingdom/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #179 | United Kingdom/News |
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Apple Podcasts | #163 |  Germany/News/Politics |
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A geopolitics-focused show that features seasoned diplomats, former intelligence leaders, and top-policy journalists. Conversations center on international strategy, alliances, and global power shifts, with frequent deep dives into the US–UK relationship, China, Iran, Russia, and the Middle East. Episodes balance rigorous analysis with candid debates, scenario planning, and historical context, often spotlighting how leadership decisions ripple through markets, security, and diplomacy. Noteworthy are the high-profile guests and the blend of insider perspectives, which can appeal to listeners who want in-depth, strategic thinking about global events and decision-making under pressure.
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1. Samanth Subramanian
2. Rush Doshi
3. Raul Stolk
4. Sushant Singh
5. Evan Medeiros
6. Sasha Gabuev
7. Fareed Zakaria
8. Brian Latell
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