Shield of the Republic
The BulwarkShield of the Republic is a Bulwark podcast co-sponsored by the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia. We probe beyond the hive mind of Washington conventional wisdom on national security and foreign affairs.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 202 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryNews | |||
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Eric and Eliot dissect the latest jackassery before pivoting to the war with Iran. They offer differing assessments of the negotiations and discuss the prospects for a lasting ceasefire. Next, they return to the Russia-Ukraine war and reflect on the ... more
Eliot joins Eric from the shores of Lake Champlain to break down the latest administration jackassery before pivoting to the ongoing negotiations with Iran. They also discuss Russia's recent drone and missile barrage directed at Kyiv which included a... more
Eliot and Eric discuss the current state of the Iran negotiations, the apparent US-Israeli plan to install Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as a Delcy Rodríguez-type figure early in the war, and Reuters' report on the ongoing hollowing out of U.S. diplomacy. They... more
Eric and Eliot survey a wide range of jackassery, highlighting Trump's bizarre attack on longtime Mitch McConnell aide Robert Karem. They discuss Trump's gross mismanagement of the Department of Defense as exemplified by the US Army budget shortfall ... more
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- In Need of Self-Reflection
This podcast is a good example of the limits, or at least challenges, of the Bulwark model. Where much of the network feels like an effort in coalition building and an active reworking of political ideas to meet the moment, Eric and Eliot’s analyses more often amount to criticisms from a conservative perspective that has failed to evolve.
They have some valuable insights and smart critiques of the Trump administration, but they struggle to engage with ideas from outside their political traditi... more
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United Statesa month ago - Isreal
Its not anti semite to feel like Netayahoo is out of control. Isreal is bombing hospitals schools and apartment buildings. I dont want USA taxpayers paying for their war against woman and children. I believe we need to stop funding Isreal. They are committing war crimes against the people of Lebanon they are wiping them out like they did in Gaza. This isnt ok in my book, it is a crime against humanity. No Im not anti semite. My family donated film my CIA 5 star decorated uncle got off an officer... more
Apple Podcasts3Ricky RizzleUnited Statesa month ago - Canadians are not self pitying!!!
OMG your April 26 podcast was more than I could take. You sound like warmongers and arrogant USA can do no wrong
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Canadaa month ago - Teddy Roosevelt
He wouldn’t have seething contempt, he would start building his Bull-Moose party again!
Apple Podcasts4WilderLanderUnited Statesa month ago - „Strategery“ par excellence
One of the best podcasts on strategy, both historical and current. The co-hosts are extremely experienced and great communicators. One gripe: commercials are inserted without the hosts taking any pause, sometimes even mid-sentence. That‘s annoying and should be rectified.
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Apple Podcasts | #148 | United States/History |
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What is Shield of the Republic about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This program features two veteran national security strategists who dissect US foreign policy, defense strategy, and global diplomacy with a focus on real-world constraints, alliance management, and geopolitical competition. Episodes frequently explore Iran, China, and NATO dynamics, blending historical context with contemporary decision-making, warnings about escalation, and nuanced critiques of policy messaging. A standout trait is the hosts' willingness to challenge conventional wisdom while drawing on deep policy expertise and academic rigor, often grounding debates in historical parallels and strategic tradeoffs. The show is likely to appeal to listeners who want high-signal analysis, thoughtful counterpoints, and access to guests from... more
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Recent guests on Shield of the Republic include:
1. Marc Bennetts
2. Mona Charen
3. Mike Nelson
4. Michael O'Hanlon
5. Jason Burke
6. Norman Roule
7. Seth Jones
8. Frank Dikötter
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