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Sources & Methods

NPR
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Ukraine
Russia
Donald Trump
Israel
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CIA
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United States
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Charlie Kirk
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National security, unlocked. Each Thursday, host Mary Louise Kelly and a team of NPR correspondents discuss the biggest national security news of the week. With decades of reporting from battlefields and the halls of power, they bring you inside the Pentagon, State Department, and intelligence community to help you understand America's shifting role in the world, and how events in faraway places m... more

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Latest Episodes

Tucker Carlson interviewed white nationalist Nick Fuentes, and now the right is divided on whether that’s okay.

Host Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Odette Yousef, a national security correspondent focusing on extremism, about the divide that seems to... more

President Trump and China’s Xi Jinping backed off their trade war - but now nuclear tensions are front and center.

Host Mary Louise Kelly speaks with White House Correspondent Deepa Shivaram about what Trump has and hasn't achieved on his trip throug... more

Our reporter visited boat docks in Trinidad to find out.The Trump administration announced two more strikes on what it says were drug boats in the Pacific. That follows seven strikes in the Caribbean. NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with international cor... more

Rob Dannenberg understands Vladimir Putin. He was CIA station chief in Moscow and served as the chief of operations for CIA's Counterterrorism Center. He now works as an independent consultant on geopolitical and security risk and is the co-author of... more

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Rob Dannenberg
Former CIA station chief in Moscow, author of A Spy Walked Into a Bar
Episode: Former CIA station chief distills Putin's approach to Trump
Elissa Slotkin
Democratic Senator from Michigan formerly with the CIA and the White House.
U.S. Senate
Episode: Two wars escalate abroad with political violence at home

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Mary Louise Kelly
Host discussing national security stories of the week, drawing from decades of experience in journalism and reporting on intelligence, military, and diplomatic matters.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 664 ratings
  • This is Why

    This is an example of why we need Public Radio. Mary Louise Kelly and her associates dig deep into the stories behind the stories. These are not influencers, podcasters or political wannabes. These are professional journalists who have spent decades covering politics, Washington and the world. Surely, we can give up one skinny caramel macchiato a month to support Public Radio.

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    mikun727
    United States15 days ago
  • Sources and Methods

    Such a solid Podcast! I always find it interesting, informative and engaging. It is definitely worth a listen!

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    Bigmomgirl
    United States16 days ago
  • Another great NPR podcast!

    I’ve been listening to NPR for more than 30 years. The podcast format is incredibly effective for me and this new spin that goes a little bit deeper into sources and methods is a delightful addition. I really appreciate the thoughtful commentary and the effort to help me understand a little bit more of the world of journalism. Thank you!

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    Mbingh
    United States17 days ago
  • Love this

    I am really enjoying this new podcast. They seem to shake things up each week to reflect what is going on in the world.

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    gypsymomo
    United States18 days ago
  • Excellent!

    A fascinating perspective on national security from NPR correspondents. I highly recommend!

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    Ninarun2017
    United States19 days ago

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Former CIA station chief distills Putin's approach to Trump
Q: Does Putin like Trump?
No, Putin loathes Trump for his success and ability to dominate headlines, resenting it deeply.
Former CIA station chief distills Putin's approach to Trump
Q: What does the specific training as a case officer allow Putin to bring?
Putin has benefited from an intelligence file on Donald Trump and knows Trump's darkest secrets, which he factors into his preparation for meetings with him.
Former CIA station chief distills Putin's approach to Trump
Q: How similar is the skill set between the CIA and KGB?
There are similarities in tactics and approaches, but the cultures and moral bases are quite different.
Former CIA station chief distills Putin's approach to Trump
Q: What are Sources and Methods?
Sources are the people or places where you get secret intelligence, while Methods are the tools used to obtain that information.
Tradecraft and secrets of a CIA analyst-turned novelist
Q: Were there any calls that went the other way? A detail you thought was completely innocuous, that the CIA review board was like, ah, ah, ah, ah, delete, delete, delete?
Yes, they deleted a reference to an instant messaging program used at the CIA.

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Focused on national security themes, this podcast provides listeners with an in-depth exploration of important global events and their implications for the United States. Through a blend of discussions and interviews with key figures in the national security field, it tackles timely issues such as geopolitical tensions, military actions, and domestic security challenges. Each episode features experienced NPR correspondents, led by a knowledgeable host who brings both expertise and personal anecdotes from years in journalism. The combination of news analysis and historical context creates a resourceful experience for those keen on understanding how international relations shape domestic agendas and vice versa.

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