School of War
The Free PressIn School of War, CBS News National Security Analyst and Free Press columnist Aaron MacLean sits down with secretaries of state, top military historians, war planners, and key political decision-makers to help understand the lessons of war. Tune in as School of War takes you to the front lines. Aaron MacLean is a senior fellow at Hudson Institute. He has worked as a foreign policy advisor and legi... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 299 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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Aviv Shapira, the co-founder and CEO of XTEND, joins the show to discuss his journey from competitive drone racing to building groundbreaking defense technology. How are drone swarms changing warfare? What are the ethical implications of AI weaponry?... more
Sal Mercogliano, professor of history at Campbell University and host of the What’s Going on with Shipping YouTube channel, joins the show once again to discuss the naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz imposed by United States Central Command. How ... more
General Michael Claesson is Sweden’s Chief of Defence Staff and Supreme Commander of the Swedish Armed Forces. How did Russia’s annexation of Crimea change Sweden’s global strategy? Is Russia weaker than it appears? How strong is the American allianc... more
Mark Dubowitz, chief executive of FDD, joins Aaron to discuss the ceasefire negotiations between the U.S. and Iran. What are the fears surrounding the talks? Where are the two sides close on the proposed ceasefire, and where are they miles apart? Wh... more
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I’m new to this pod so I have a lot to catchup on.
The conversation with Zineb Riboua was amazing. She’s incredibly well thought out.
Apple Podcasts5SchipperkeFan
United Statesa month ago - Smart, detailed, thoughtful, interesting
Thanks Aaron. Your podcast is an invaluable source of real news, smart analysis, and nuanced perspectives typically unavailable elsewhere.
Apple Podcasts5AU/AGUnited Statesa month ago - Apocalyptic Awareness
What is the line between nation-state and proxy. Mark Montgomery claims Iran has killed 1,000 Americans. How many Americans have been killed via domestic business (pollution), domestic crime (politics), and our military in training (power)? Seems like it is obvious, and it’s way over 1,000. A war with our own businesses, citizens, and military seems crazy, but it’s worth it with Iran for these reasons?! Aaron, you got a company man on your podcast who would go down with the ship before being cri... more
Apple Podcasts2WilderLanderUnited Statesa month ago - Interesting and informative.
Smart guests and knowledgeable interviewer. Never disappointing.
Aaron MacLean has really come into his own with choice of topics and guests.
Latest episode with David Shedd is absolutely fascinating.
Apple Podcasts5Peb PabUnited States3 months ago - Obama/Trump Redline Iranian Government Should Not Violently Crackdown Against Protesters
I’m afraid that the US encouraged Iranian civilians to protest, President Obama during the Arab Spring and now with PresidentTrump.
I think the Iranian Theocracy’s talks are a delaying tactic so they can violently put down the anti-government protesters.
So far the Iranian government has already killed about 560 protesters as of 1/12/2026. How many more have to die before the President feels the Iranian government crosses the redline?
No boots on ground, but bombing as many Iranian Revolut... more
Apple Podcasts5another RJFUnited States3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #99 |  Germany/History |
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The content primarily revolves around military history, strategic theory, and foreign policy as informed by historical precedents. Through in-depth interviews, the discussions explore the decisions made by key figures in governmental and military contexts, focusing on both ancient and modern conflicts. Unique insights are drawn from notable guests including historians, policymakers, and former military leaders, providing listeners with a nuanced understanding of how historical events shape contemporary strategies. There's a clear emphasis on analyzing contributors to wartime decision-making, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the intersection of history, military strategy, and policy analysis.
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School of War launched 5 years ago and published 299 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on School of War include:
1. Aviv Shapira
2. Michael Claesson
3. Sal Mercogliano
4. Rich Goldberg
5. Garrett Exner
6. Aaron MacLean
7. Eyck Freymann
8. John Spencer
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