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The Bottom Line

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A weekly take on US politics and policies and how they affect the world.

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“The US has won” because Iran has become “incapable of being a significant threat” to the United States for at least three years, argues retired Lieutenant Colonel James Carafano, senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank. C... more

“There is no good outcome” that can be gained from the United States-Israel war on Iran, argues the former ambassador of France to the US, Gerard Araud. Responding to US President Donald Trump’s attempts to get European countries more involved in the... more

Israel’s leaders have finally found a United States president “stupid enough and reckless enough” to join them in a war against Iran, argues US Senator Chris Van Hollen. Van Hollen, a Democrat, tells host Steve Clemons that the US capacity to degrade... more

Even though the joint United States-Israeli war on Iran is in its early days, “we already are in a scenario where the US has lost control of this war,” argues Vali Nasr, professor of international affairs and Middle East studies at Johns Hopkins Univ... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Van Hollen
U.S. Senator, member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
United States Senate
Episode: US Senator Van Hollen: Trump ‘has no idea where this war is going’ | The Bottom Line
Brian Tyler Cohen
YouTuber and host of No Lie with BTC
No Lie with BTC
Episode: Do Americans agree that Trump has made the US ‘better, richer’? | The Bottom Line
Jim O'Neill
Economist and member of the UK House of Lords, former chairman of Goldman Sachs Asset Management
Goldman Sachs
Episode: Has BRICS given up on challenging Western economic dominance? | The Bottom Line
Amy Dacey
Executive Director of the Sine Institute of Policy and Politics at American University and former CEO of the Democratic National Committee
American University
Episode: Is Trumpism losing steam?
John Feehery
Partner at EFB Advocacy and former Republican Party strategist
EFB Advocacy
Episode: Is Trumpism losing steam?
Sharif Abdel Kouddous
Middle East Editor for Drop Site News
Episode: Gaza’s daily nightmare vs US talk of AI-driven smart cities | The Bottom Line
Christian Whiton
Former senior advisor at the US State Department in the Bush and Trump administration, author of Smart Power Between Diplomacy and War.
Episode: Why is Trump upending 80 years of US foreign policy? | The Bottom Line
Daniel Yergin
Vice Chairman of S&P Global and author of The New Map
S&P Global
Episode: How much of Trump’s foreign policy is driven by minerals and oil? | The Bottom Line
Ian Bremmer
President of the Eurasia Group, a firm focusing on global risk analysis
Eurasia Group
Episode: After Maduro: Is the US driving global instability? | The Bottom Line

Host

Steve Clemons
Host and Moderator with extensive experience in foreign affairs and political analysis.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 80 ratings
  • Great show on high level foreign policy

    Love the questions Steven asks, always seem to be the right questions that nobody else is bothering to ask

    Question for the show: Why weren’t new episodes uploaded here for most of last year? Did the show get temporarily blocked?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Slythfox
    United Statesa year ago
  • Axel K Strom

    I have really missed this podcast since it was discontinued in April last year. Thank you for posting it again! 🤓

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Axel KS
    Norwaya year ago
  • Unbiased

    I'm an American, and I'm very tired of hearing the American power elite's propoganda. This podcast (usually) offers sane, reasoned perspectives. And its coverage of the Israel-Palestine colonial conflict is very good.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SimbaWilliam
    United States2 years ago
  • Stop saying Umm

    I could barely get through the most recent episode about about Tech’s role in the Israel/ Palestine conflict. The female guest said “Umm” every other word. I wish hosts would ask guests to consider this. It’s very distracting and does not make for intelligent sounding commentary.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Jln7
    United States2 years ago
  • Stop justifying occupation and apartheid

    Why are you platforming and not pushing back harder on pro-occupation arguments? Your interview with Steve Clemmons was horrifying to listen to especially because you never questioned some of his outrageous statements. I think it’s worthwhile to platform opposing views but you must correct and fact check when they espouse blatant lies. Please continue giving a platform to the victims of this conflict - actual Palestinians and ask them what they envision and hope for their future. Do not platform... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Il12347
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Overall, feedback points to a desire for rigorous discussions that address complex geopolitical tensions.
Listeners appreciate the depth of analysis on high-level foreign policy topics and often mention thoughtful questions posed during interviews.
There are some critiques about perceived biases in guest selections, particularly concerning diverse viewpoints on sensitive issues.
Positive remarks highlight the podcast's ability to present informed perspectives and uncover nuanced discussions surrounding current events.

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US Senator Van Hollen: Trump ‘has no idea where this war is going’ | The Bottom Line
Q: Is Donald Trump hearing the criticism, both from people like yourself in the Senate, but even some in his own party?
There is genuine frustration across parties about the absence of a clear endgame and concerns that the administration is moving forward without solid strategic justification.
US Senator Van Hollen: Trump ‘has no idea where this war is going’ | The Bottom Line
Q: Senator, thank you so much for joining us. Let me just start out with the obvious first question. Does this action against Iran by the United States conform to American national interest from your perspective?
There is a strong argument that there has been no imminent threat and that the end goals are unclear, with shifting rationales that raise serious concerns about whether the actions align with national interests.
Gaza’s daily nightmare vs US talk of AI-driven smart cities | The Bottom Line
Q: Was this ceasefire deal designed to fail?
Yes, it seems the conditions set by Israel and the US make failure of the ceasefire inevitable, allowing military actions to continue.
Gaza’s daily nightmare vs US talk of AI-driven smart cities | The Bottom Line
Q: Is this going to be a great thing for Gaza?
No, it will not be a great thing for Gaza as it lacks real representation and rights for Palestinians.
Why is Trump upending 80 years of US foreign policy? | The Bottom Line
Q: What do you think is going to yield better fruit for the United States and the world down the road?
Christian argues that the United States is better off with Trump's approach, suggesting that dismissing the fiction of the rules-based international order may not have a significant downside.

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What is The Bottom Line about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A focus on current international relations and the impact of U.S. foreign policies on global geopolitics characterizes this podcast. It features a range of discussions that reflect on crucial humanitarian crises, conflicts, and diplomatic agreements, particularly in the Middle East, while also delving into other significant global dynamics, such as the U.S.-China relationship and domestic political shifts. Insightful guests from various professional backgrounds contribute to deep explorations of these topics, leading to thought-provoking conversations that challenge the status quo in American politics and international affairs. The podcast not only covers high-level political analysis but also addresses the practical implications of these p... more

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Recent guests on The Bottom Line include:

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2. Brian Tyler Cohen
3. Jim O'Neill
4. Amy Dacey
5. John Feehery
6. Sharif Abdel Kouddous
7. Christian Whiton
8. Daniel Yergin

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