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School of War

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World War I
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Russia
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In 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

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General Kenneth “Frank” McKenzie Jr,  USMC (ret.), commanded US Central Command from 2019-2022. Gen. McKenzie led a distinguished 42 year career in the US Marine Corps, commanding at multiple levels and serving on the Joint Staff. In this in-depth co... more

Fred Kagan, senior fellow and director of the Critical Threats Project at the American Enterprise Institute, joins the show to discuss the war, what Ukraine can do to help the Gulf with drone defense, and the future of the Islamic Republic.

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Mike Doran, senior fellow and director of the Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East at the Hudson Institute, joins the show to bring us the latest breakdown on the war and how long this may go on.

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Mark Dubowitz, CEO of FDD, joins the show to bring us up to speed on the rapidly developing full-scale conflict between the United States-Israel and Iran.

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07:39 Ambitious war aims

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Charlie Laderman
Associate Professor of Humanities at the University of Florida's Hamilton School
University of Florida
Episode: Ep 276: Charlie Laderman on Regime Change in Iran
Michael Baumgartner
Congressman representing Washington State's 5th Congressional District, former state senator and diplomat
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Ep 275: Michael Baumgartner on Marco Rubio’s Speech and the Future of Europe
Matthew Kroenig
Professor at Georgetown University and Vice President of the Atlantic Council Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security
Georgetown University
Episode: Ep 273: Matthew Kroenig on China’s Nuclear Test
Beatrice Heuser
Distinguished professor at the Brussels School of Governance, author of 'Flawed Strategy.'
Brussels School of Governance
Episode: Ep 272: Beatrice Heuser on Why Leaders Make Bad Decisions
David Shedd
Former acting director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, author of The Great Heist
Defense Intelligence Agency
Episode: Ep 270: David Shedd on China’s Spies
Seth Jones
President of the Defense and Security Department and the Harold Brown Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
Center for Strategic and International Studies
Episode: Ep 268: Seth Jones on America’s Defense Industrial Crisis
Michael Lurie
CEO and president of Rafael USA
Rafael USA
Episode: Ep 267: Michael Lurie on Israel’s New Laser Weapon
Blake Seitz
Content strategist at Palantir and previous senior policy advisor.
Palantir
Episode: Ep 266: Blake Seitz & Mike Watson—Were the Founders Isolationists?
Mike Watson
Executive director of the Alexander Hamilton Society.
Alexander Hamilton Society
Episode: Ep 266: Blake Seitz & Mike Watson—Were the Founders Isolationists?

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Aaron MacLean
Host with a background as a foreign policy advisor and legislative director, with experience in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • 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 Podcasts
    5
    Peb Pab
    United Statesa month 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 Podcasts
    5
    another RJF
    United States2 months ago
  • Less FDD propaganda!!!

    Doesn’t have enough education & history episodes. FDD is full of Neoconservative, Zionist warmongers.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Colorado Vader
    United States2 months ago
  • Host is too biased

    I enjoy listening to most of the guests, but the host is insufferably biased. Should be more neutral and not try to steer the conversation away from the guests take on the subject.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    CNR^2
    United States3 months ago
  • One of my favorite pidcasts. Non ideological, good guests, interesting topics, smart short questions

    Podchaser
    5
    militarevic
    4 months ago

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Listeners describe the show as highly informative with insightful guests and thorough analyses of military history and current events.
The diversity of guests contributes to rich content, making it valuable for those interested in understanding military strategy and history.
The host is praised for deep knowledge and engaging interviewing style, but some express concern about perceived biases in the discussion.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep 277: Behnam Ben Taleblu—Will There Be a War with Iran?
Q: What would it take for the critics of the regime to take action again?
They are looking for significant external support to feel safe in protesting against the regime.
Ep 275: Michael Baumgartner on Marco Rubio’s Speech and the Future of Europe
Q: How does the Munich Security Conference shape the conversations around security issues like Iran or Russia?
The conference provides a platform for frank discussions on security while reflecting differing viewpoints on military capacity and cooperation among European nations.
Ep 275: Michael Baumgartner on Marco Rubio’s Speech and the Future of Europe
Q: What are your thoughts on the current dynamics between the U.S. and Europe?
Baumgartner feels that both sides are acknowledging a necessary recalibration in their relationships, particularly in response to shared global security challenges.
Ep 275: Michael Baumgartner on Marco Rubio’s Speech and the Future of Europe
Q: What was the European attitude going into all this before Marco Rubio's speech?
The Europeans are in a challenging position with economic issues and military capabilities, realizing they need to improve their situation.
Ep 273: Matthew Kroenig on China’s Nuclear Test
Q: What are the implications of China's alleged nuclear tests?
China's nuclear tests suggest that they are advancing their nuclear capabilities and potentially undermining former arms control agreements, escalating the nuclear arms competition.

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