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Tom Switzer
Iran
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A new program about politics, modern history and international relations with host Tom Switzer.

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Fighting between the United States and Iran has entered a dangerous new phase. Over the past week, the U.S. military has expanded its campaign, striking a broader range of targets deep inside Iran, including bridges and other critical infrastructure,... more

The renewed cycle of U.S. and Iranian air strikes has replaced the earlier phases of the confrontation, which began with the U.S. bombing campaign from late February to early April and was followed by the U.S. naval blockade from mid-April to mid-Jun... more

The past week has shattered whatever faith remained in that Memorandum of Understanding. The United States and Iran have once again exchanged strikes, with the U.S. military saying it hit 90 military targets, though Tehran claims many of those sites ... more

No one expected diplomacy to proceed without setbacks. But there was hope that the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the United States and Iran in late June, vague though it was, would create enough political space to allow commercial shipping to... more

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Douglas Bandow
Former senior advisor to Ronald Reagan, senior fellow at the Cato Institute
Cato Institute
Episode: Are we heading back to war? | John Mearsheimer & Doug Bandow
John Bolton
Former National Security Advisor to the United States
U.S. government (former)
Episode: Bolton & Izadi on the US-Iran Memo
Foad Izadi
Associate Professor of American Studies at Tehran University
Tehran University
Episode: Bolton & Izadi on the US-Iran Memo
Jeffrey Sachs
World acclaimed economist from Columbia University
Columbia University
Episode: Trump and the new Iran-Israel war | Professor Jeffrey Sachs
Robert Pape
Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago
University of Chicago
Episode: The mirage of peace | Professor Robert Pape
John J. Mearsheimer
Professor of Political Science, University of Chicago
University of Chicago
Episode: A new Iran deal? | John Mearsheimer
Simon Heffer
Historian and newspaper columnist, professor of modern history at the University of Buckingham
Episode: Britain in crisis | Simon Heffer
Dan McCarthy
Distinguished fellow in conservative thought at the Heritage Foundation
Heritage Foundation
Episode: The Thomas Massie Primary | Dan McCarthy & James Antle
James Antle
Executive editor of the Washington Examiner magazine
Washington Examiner
Episode: The Thomas Massie Primary | Dan McCarthy & James Antle

Host

Tom Switzer
Host of the program and interviewer, guiding discussions with guests on geopolitics, history, and policy.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • Disappointed

    Counter points where very much missing when you hosted John Mearsheimer on your show. His biased analysis was plan to hear.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    bghooper1967
    Australia3 months ago
  • Review

    A first class commentary programme

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pontius Aquilla
    Australia5 months ago
  • Finest interviewer in Anglosphere

    The host Tom Switzer has had a long career in broadcast and print journalism which has honed his skills and ensures access to the finest minds on subjects from geopolitics to demography to Western culture. Incisive and entertaining. A must listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    j0@3496
    Australia6 months ago

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Excellent perspective on US foreign policy and the Middle East
Insightful host with access to leading minds on geopolitics
High-quality, long-form interviews that challenge conventional views

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#200
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#4
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#24
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#146
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#192
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Escalation (again) | Robert Pape
Q: How do you see the standoff with Russia going?
The guest explains that Russia remains on the offensive in a slow, attritional clash, with drones and manpower dynamics giving Ukraine tactical gains, but overall the conflict is entrenched with a stalemate that could persist for years unless major power incentives shift.
Are we heading back to war? | John Mearsheimer & Doug Bandow
Q: Could the Iran crisis be a watershed moment for American foreign policy, signaling a shift away from the Middle East and toward Asia?
The guests suggest a reorientation is likely, driven by concerns about enduring entanglements in the Persian Gulf and the strategic rise of Asia, though they acknowledge domestic political pressures and existing alliances will complicate any rapid shift.
Are we heading back to war? | John Mearsheimer & Doug Bandow
Q: Doug, how do you see this later standoff playing out?
Doug argues that the administration should avoid dragging the country back into a broader conflict, cautions against expecting quick military victories, and emphasizes the limits of coercive leverage with Iran, suggesting a gradual, negotiated outcome is more plausible than a new full-scale war.
Trump and the new Iran-Israel war | Professor Jeffrey Sachs
Q: When do you expect an Israeli retaliation?
Jeff Sachs expects that retaliation could occur soon, but he does not anticipate the United States joining any new round of attacks; the response will likely be limited to Israeli actions
Trump's Iran Deal | Trita Parsi
Q: Your thoughts on the peace deal?
The deal is a positive step with significant caveats: it ends active hostilities for now and opens a path for nuclear negotiations, but it does not resolve all regional tensions or guarantee a final comprehensive agreement; ongoing vigilance and diplomacy will be essential to prevent backsliding.

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A thought-provoking program focused on geopolitics, international relations, and policy analysis. Episodes commonly feature high-profile scholars and policy experts debating US strategy, Middle East politics, and the role of power dynamics in global affairs, often contrasting hawkish viewpoints with restraint-based perspectives. Notable strengths include rigorous, long-form conversations that challenge conventional narratives and explore strategic implications for energy security, alliance politics, and regional stability. The show often surfaces nuanced takes from guests affiliated with think tanks and universities, offering listeners detailed context for current events and historical parallels that shape policy debates.

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1. Douglas Bandow
2. John Bolton
3. Foad Izadi
4. Jeffrey Sachs
5. Robert Pape
6. John J. Mearsheimer
7. Simon Heffer
8. Dan McCarthy

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