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 former senior fellow at Hudson Institute. He has worked as a foreign policy advisor a... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 348 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryArtsBooks | |||
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- Not Just for the Military
I’ve never served and I’m not a particularly keen student of military history, but despite the title that doesn’t affect my enjoyment of the show. Aaron and his guests break things down in a way that someone like me can understand. It’s also a history show, too! Fascinating content.
Apple Podcasts5RedbirdCraig
United Statesa month ago - Disappointed in new direction
Have been listening to this show for a couple of years, and while unsurprising, I am disappointed in the Bari Weissification of this show that has occurred. The show has become overtly partisan in favor of neoconservative views and maximalist interventionist policies rather than focusing on what should be non-partisan military affairs, history, and technology. I will not be continuing to listen to this show if the blatantly partisan slant of allowing partisan actors a mouthpiece with zero pushba... more
Apple Podcasts2Zachattack895United States2 months ago - Sliding into propaganda
The show started strong years ago. Became a propaganda machine over the last year. I’m sure money is a driver.
Apple Podcasts3Ben1736372United States2 months ago - No analysis at alll
Just listened to the Ted Cruz episode. What happened to examining the subject? The interviewer just accepted Cruz’s long list of nonsense, the ‘Democrats are Communist’, how to stop the Iran war….arm the protesters. How can we do that, well no idea because the interviewer just accepted his rambling and carried on. That episode wasn’t serious journalism or research, stick to history you’re way batter at that.
Apple Podcasts2lemon_jelly
United Kingdom2 months ago - The Stuff of Legends
Thoughtful and interesting analyses of military history cogently applied to the present day. This podcast is exceptionally good.
Aaron’s verbal abstemiousness is noteworthy: “School of War” is a unicorn—a programme genuinely centred upon the guests, whom Aaron actually lets speak. His follow-ups are well-judged, often taking listeners in interesting directions. To his credit, vanishingly few podcasters have the restraint and personal humility to carry all this off (more often they find some way... more
Apple Podcasts5BibliopheniaUnited Kingdom2 months ago
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Across recent episodes, the show offers high‑level national security and geopolitical analysis with a focus on great‑power competition, defense policy, and modern warfare. Conversations frequently cover Ukraine, Iran, naval strategy, and the geopolitics of choke points, often weaving in historical context and practical policy implications. Noteworthy is the mix of former officials, military historians, and policy experts, plus sponsor integrations that underscore tech and defense applications. The host's interviewing style aims to extract actionable takeaways for policymakers, defense professionals, and informed listeners who want to understand how strategy plays out on the front lines and in global markets.
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2. HR McMaster
3. Dr. Zach Krevor
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5. David L. Goldfein
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