
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 252 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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Major General Mick Ryan, Australian Army (retired), Senior Fellow for Military Studies the Lowy Institute and author of the Futura Doctrina substack, joins the show to discuss the current state of the Ukraine war. We cover tactical innovations, the c... more
Marc Milner, Emeritus Professor of History at the University of New Brunswick and author of Second Front: Anglo-American Rivalry and the Hidden Story of the Normandy Campaign, joins the show to discuss the turbulent passing of the torch of Western he... more
Nicholas Wright, neuroscientist and author of Warhead: How the Brain Shapes War and War Shapes the Brain, joins the show to explore the implications of neuroscience for warmaking.
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Host Aaron MacLean pays tribute to his father, World War Two and Vietnam Veteran Angus MacLean. This memorial originally ran in the publication Engelsberg Ideas.
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A right-wing Trump lapdog tries to speak objectively about war matters
Great pod. I’m in the UK and it’s widely listened to over here. Keep going Aaron!
Scholarly yet practical and pragmatic analysis of a necessary aspect of human aggression and our national interests, sovereignty and our persistent enemies of liberty.
Historical episodes can be informative but the analysis of current events is pitiful and makes you fear for America’s future.
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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The content focuses on military and diplomatic history, exploring past and present conflicts, strategies, and the individuals involved in warfare. Each episode features in-depth interviews with experts, including historians, former military officials, and policymakers, providing listeners with unique insights into the lessons learned from war. The discussions often center around specific historical battles, the decisions made by military commanders, and the impact of these events on contemporary geopolitics. The podcast is particularly noteworthy for its emphasis on understanding the complex dynamics of warfare and strategy, thereby addressing a gap in military history studies today.
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