
A weekly take on US politics and policies and how they affect the world.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

The United States has realised it cannot keep “trying to police the whole world”, argues Victor Gao, the vice president of the Center for China and Globalization in Beijing. Gao tells host Steve Clemons that improved China-US relations are “inevitabl... more
Months after being attacked by the United States and Israel, Iran finds itself in the crosshairs again, with Israeli officials lobbying US President Donald Trump to address Tehran's ballistic missiles. Veteran Iranian diplomat Javad Zarif tells host ... more
Two months ago, United States President Donald Trump held an international gala to celebrate his 20-point plan for peace in Gaza, but his plan has been stuck in phase one since then. Bronwen Maddox, the director of Chatham House – one of the world’s ... more
After years of support from the United States for the Ukraine war to continue “as long as it takes”, the Trump administration is now pushing to end Europe’s war – quickly and imperfectly. While details are still under negotiation, they include issues... more
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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?
I have really missed this podcast since it was discontinued in April last year. Thank you for posting it again! 🤓
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.
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.
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
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Focused on geopolitical dynamics, the content explores critical issues in U.S. politics and their international implications, particularly surrounding the U.S.-Middle East relations. Significant themes often include discussions about the Israel-Palestine conflict, U.S. foreign policy under different administrations, and the influence of global powers in regional conflicts. The host engages with a diverse array of scholars, policymakers, and media experts to provide thoughtful analysis on current events, reflecting a range of perspectives and fostering informed discussion. This podcast is noteworthy for its commitment to challenging mainstream narratives, aiming to present a more nuanced understanding of complex topics.
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Recent guests on The Bottom Line include:
1. Javad Zarif
2. Bronwen Maddox
3. Kurt Volker
4. Heino Klinck
5. Paul Kagame
6. Peter Atwater
7. Gregory Gause
8. John Feehery
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