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School of War

Nebulous Media
World War II
Ukraine
China
John Boyd
Artificial Intelligence
Maneuver Warfare
OODA Loop
Hamas
World War I
Iran
Gaza
Russia
Gulf War
Israel
Chinese Communist Party
Military Strategy
Russian Federation
American Deterrence
Nuclear Strategy
Basil Liddell Hart

This podcast seeks to learn what war teaches. There has been a steady decline in the study of military history and its associated theoretical discipline, strategy.This podcast seeks to fill that gap through in-depth interviews on military and diplomatic history. Our guests have included former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, the Cold War historian John Lewis Gaddis, and former China Select Committ... more

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Mick Ryan, retired major general in the Australian Army and author of

The War for Ukraine: Strategy and Adaptation Under Fire, joins the show to discuss the evolving battlefield and cycles of change and innovation going on in Ukraine.

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Thomas Bruscino, professor at the U.S. Army War College, and Mitchell G. Klingenberg, assistant professor at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, join the show to discuss their article "Making War Upon the Map" The U.S. Army’s Forgotten M... more

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John Hillen, James C. Wheat Professor in Leadership at Hampden-Sydney College and author of The Strategy Dialogues: A Primer on Business Strategy and Strategic Management, joins the show to talk about how to think strategically in war, business, and ... more

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Mark Moyar, William P. Harris Chair of Military History at Hillsdale College and author of Triumph Regained: The Vietnam War, 1965-1968,  joins the show to explain the major inflection points of the Vietnam War.

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Recent Guests

John Hillen
Veteran of the Gulf War who has transitioned to advising on military and business strategy.
Duke University, Hampden-Sydney College
Episode: Ep 195: John Hillen on Strategic Thinking
Mark Moyar
William P. Harris Chair in Military History at Hillsdale College and author focused on Vietnam War
Hillsdale College
Episode: Ep 194: Mark Moyar on the Vietnam War
Raymond Jonas
John Bridgman Endowed Professor in History at the University of Washington
University of Washington
Episode: Ep 192: Raymond Jonas on Europe’s War on the Monroe Doctrine (~165 years ago)
Jonathan Horn
Author and former White House presidential speechwriter, known for 'Washington's End' and 'The Fate of the Generals'.
Episode: Ep 188: Jonathan Horn on MacArthur and the Battle for the Philippines
Walter Russell Mead
Ravenel B. Curry III Distinguished Fellow in Strategy and Statesmanship at the Hudson Institute and Alexander Hamilton Professor of Strategy and Statecraft at the University of Florida
Hudson Institute
Episode: Ep 186: Walter Russell Mead on Trump, Strategy, and Mercantilism
Lara Burns
23-year veteran of the FBI, head of terrorism research at George Washington University
George Washington University
Episode: Ep 185: Lara Burns on the Hamas Threat in America
Alexander Burns
Assistant Professor of History at Franciscan University
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Episode: Ep 184: Alexander Burns on the Dawn of the Modern Battlefield
Tom Cotton
U.S. Senator from Arkansas, Army veteran, and author
U.S. Senate
Episode: Ep 183: Tom Cotton on China
Sean McMeekin
The Francis Flournoy Professor of European History and Culture at Bard College
Bard College
Episode: Ep 182: Sean McMeekin on Communism

Host

Aaron MacLean
Host of discussions centered on military strategy, history, and policy with a focus on learning from wartime lessons.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 870 ratings
  • Dennis Karpf

    Scholarly yet practical and pragmatic analysis of a necessary aspect of human aggression and our national interests, sovereignty and our persistent enemies of liberty.

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    5
    dennis.karpf
    United States2 months ago
  • Propaganda alert

    Historical episodes can be informative but the analysis of current events is pitiful and makes you fear for America’s future.

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    1
    >>l
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • One of the best

    Aaron is a highly knowledgeable host and a talented interviewer who gets the most out of his guests. Easily one of my favourite podcasts and one of the few where I listen to every episode.

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    5
    ocbdenjoyer
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Excellent podcast on war

    Aaron has incredible and uncanny abilities to really delve into topics on war and has numerous acclaimed speakers. My only critique is that he will occasionally give hints of his political leanings, which I feel detracts from the overall podcast a bit. Once politics gets involved, it becomes more difficult to remain more fully objective on topics, especially war and the DoD. Although politics is “war by other means…” I think he could do better by giving a more balanced view of each political ... more

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    4
    dentalO
    United States5 months ago
  • So the host embedded genocidaires…

    So, we’ll keep this on record for when the host goes on the stand for participating/supporting an active genocide. Wonder what Leni Riefenstahl would’ve thought? She probably would’ve been a premier member of this podcast.

    “School of war” learned the wrong lessons…

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    sdf222cjff
    Canada5 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the in-depth exploration of military history and strategy, often praising the quality and expertise of the guests.
Overall, the content is considered educational and insightful for anyone interested in military affairs or history.
The host is frequently recognized for his knowledgeable interviewing style and ability to extract insights from guests.
Some criticism exists around perceived political biases in certain episodes, with suggestions for more balanced viewpoints.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep 191: Mark Dubowitz on Iran and the Trump Administration
Q: What is the level of technical ability required to produce an actual item that goes bang?
Iran possesses the technical skills required for developing nuclear warheads and has had plans for over 20 years.
Ep 189: Andrew Roberts on October 7th and Antisemitism
Q: How do you view the relationship between contemporary antisemitism and historical denialism?
There is a clear link where denialism of historical atrocities like the Holocaust re-emerges in the context of anti-Israel sentiment.
Ep 189: Andrew Roberts on October 7th and Antisemitism
Q: What led to the need for such a detailed report from the British Parliament regarding the events of October 7th?
Britain had casualties during the attack, and there is a rising denialism in the UK regarding the violence of that day.
Ep 188: Jonathan Horn on MacArthur and the Battle for the Philippines
Q: What happens when MacArthur is recalled to service? And what is his relationship to the execution of War Plan Orange?
MacArthur had issues with War Plan Orange, seeing it as defeatist, while he prepared to mobilize Philippine forces for a counter-offensive plan, aiming to meet the Japanese on the ground. His plan was initially accepted by Washington due to the introduction of B-17 bombers to the Philippines.
Ep 188: Jonathan Horn on MacArthur and the Battle for the Philippines
Q: Tell us a bit about yourself and how you went from speech writing to history writing and why you've now written a book about World War II in the Philippines?
Horn explains his transition from being a White House speechwriter, where he had the honor of writing speeches for medal ceremonies, to becoming an author focused on military history. His interest in the contrasting stories of MacArthur and Wainwright led him to write about their experiences in World War II.

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This podcast focuses on the lessons learned from war, aiming to revive interest in the field of military history and strategic studies. Through in-depth interviews with notable figures in the realms of military and diplomatic history, it investigates various significant topics, such as historical battles, influential military leaders, and the strategic decision-making processes during conflicts. The conversations often include explorations of ancient and modern warfare, statecraft, and policy implications tied to major international incidents. The richness of insight gained from each episode aims to connect historical contexts with contemporary geopolitical challenges.

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4. Jonathan Horn
5. Walter Russell Mead
6. Lara Burns
7. Alexander Burns
8. Tom Cotton

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