Rephonic
Artwork for The Duran Podcast

The Duran Podcast

The Duran
Ukraine
Russia
Iran
United States
European Union
China
Venezuela
NATO
Donald Trump
Keir Starmer
Zelensky
Trump Administration
Trump
Labour Party
Germany
Cuba
Israel
Zaporozhye
BRICS
Middle East

News / Video / Analysis

PublishesDailyEpisodes1215Founded8 years ago
Number of ListenersCategory
News

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for The Duran Podcast

Latest Episodes

Iran-US Waiting Game, Lebanon War and Oil Price Big Mystery

E3 wants to talk as Russia makes big advance on frontline

Cuba Crisis Deepens

Konstantinovka Is Falling, West's Ukraine Narrative Is Crumbling

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Neil Oliver
Historian and television presenter
Episode: Neil Oliver: Technocracy, Trial by Jury and the End of Democracy
Trita Parsi
Founder/Executive Director, Quincy Institute
Quincy Institute
Episode: US Superpower Myth Shattered w/ Trita Parsi
Ray Zucaro
Analyst providing monthly analyses, rvxam.com
Ray Zucaro/rvxam.com
Episode: OPEC Fractures and Stagflation is Here. Global Economy on the Edge w/ Raymond Zucaro
Stanislav Krapivnik
Energy/Geopolitics analyst discussed as a guest expert
Independent analyst
Episode: Beyond Ceasefire: How Hormuz Crisis Cascades Into Global Recession w/ Stanislav Krapivnik
Armando Mema
Finnish political commentator and member of the Freedom Alliance
Freedom Alliance
Episode: Finland NATO Gamble: Unemployment, Drones, and Silenced Press w/ Armando Mema
Joe Kent
Former CIA officer and counterterrorism expert
Former U.S. government security services
Episode: Iran War: Hubris, Miscalculation, and the Clash of Interests w/ Joe Kent
Alexander Mercouris
Journalist and co-founder/host of The Duran
The Duran
Episode: IRAN WAR: Conditional Ceasefire (Live)
Cynthia Chung
Writer and commentator known for Substack: Through A Glass Darkly
Substack (Through A Glass Darkly)
Episode: Civilizational War. Zero Sum Game Theory Politics w/ Cynthia Chung
John Mearsheimer
Professor of Political Science, University of Chicago
University of Chicago
Episode: IRAN WAR: Desperate Trump And Dangerous Quagmire w/ John Mearsheimer

Host

Alexander Mercouris
Host of The Duran live stream and related programs; frequent deep-dive geopolitical analysis.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 3.1k ratings
  • Masterclass in Geopolitics

    Informative and entertaining, this podcast has become a daily must listen for me. Superb analysis and interpretation of world events. Nothing quite compares to this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Goldener Hund
    Germanya month ago
  • Babble

    Use to report news, now gives opinions with a lot of gibberish babble non-sense.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Dtheman555
    United States2 months ago
  • Bye bye

    I used to give you benefits of doubt.but in recent episodes you are clearly pro Russia and China and biased against Trump and Israel. No facts and reasoning and just hysteria.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    frogjump100
    United States3 months ago
  • Biases

    Your biases against the US are showing. Usually, you’re pretty balanced, but your 3/3/26 show was not. Especially, when one of your presenters stated the war was going catastrophically bad. My goodness, we’re only four days into the campaign. Question, let’s say Iran gets a nuclear bomb - then what do you advise the world do? Just saying….

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Searching for Truth.
    United States3 months ago
  • Proper in-depth discussion

    Daily listen. Many thanks for the excellent and knowledgeable analysis. If you've had enough of the monovoice propaganda of the mainstream anglophone media, and want to understand the political logic of what's going on , have a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FullFatInfo
    United Kingdom4 months ago

Listeners Say

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

Guests are often academics or policy experts which adds credibility.
Listeners value the depth and breadth of geopolitical analysis.
Some listeners feel coverage can be biased or sensational at times.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#185
United Kingdom/News
Apple Podcasts
#218
Canada/News
Apple Podcasts
#141
Australia/News
Apple Podcasts
#84
Norway/News
Apple Podcasts
#91
New Zealand/News
Apple Podcasts
#97
Sweden/News

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Neil Oliver: Technocracy, Trial by Jury and the End of Democracy
Q: Last question, Neil. What do you think might happen if your hopes are fulfilled and there is a turning away from the technocracy?
The guest suggests that if people collectively reject the administrators and the technocrats, trust and meaning can be rebuilt through democratic participation, resilience, and a recommitment to national and community-level institutions.
Post China Summit, will Trump escalate Iran war? (Live)
Q: From Mr. Jabberwock, how do Iran's and Russia's approaches to weapons production differ from the artisanal approach of the West?
In Russia, weapons production is centralized and large-scale under Rostec with a formal military-industrial framework, contrasted with Western, more market-driven production; the emphasis is on volume and state-directed manufacturing rather than purely private sector profit.
How Iran and Ukraine Exposed America's Limits w/ Garland Nixon
Q: So what do you think of all of that?
Garland outlines how the conflicts in Ukraine and Iran are interconnected and argues the U.S. is facing limits to its power, with a broader assessment of global resistance to sanctions and military pressure.
Fractured Iran or fractured Trump? w/ Robert Barnes (Live)
Q: What is your assessment of the madman theory as a diplomatic tactic in this crisis?
It doesn't work as a reliable or safe policy, and pursuing it risks turning into self-fulfilling madness; diplomacy and restraint are required to avoid escalating to a nuclear or irreversible conflict.
Q & A: Fractured Iran or fractured Trump?
Q: What is the likelihood of Orban's victory margins continuing to undermine traditional Western policy alignments?
The guest and host indicate that while Orban's popularity faced headwinds from inflation and corruption allegations, the long-term trajectory is uncertain, with public sentiment able to swing as economic conditions and perceptions of EU governance evolve.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About The Duran Podcast

What is The Duran Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A geopolitical analysis show focused on great power competition, energy security, sanctions, and conflict zones. Episodes routinely dissect US–China–Russia dynamics, the Ukraine war, drone warfare, and macroeconomic shocks, often featuring academics and policy experts to illuminate complex developments. The two-host format is known for sharp, opinion-driven commentary and deep dives into geopolitics that challenge mainstream narratives, with an emphasis on unfiltered analysis and sourcing from diverse perspectives. This program is probably attractive to listeners who want strategic context, realpolitik reasoning, and connections between energy markets, diplomacy, and security.

A standout aspect is the blend of rigorous analysis with timely... more

Where can I find podcast stats for The Duran Podcast?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Duran Podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The Duran Podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does The Duran Podcast get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Duran Podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for The Duran Podcast?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Duran Podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does The Duran Podcast have?

To see how many followers or subscribers The Duran Podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to The Duran Podcast?

These podcasts share a similar audience with The Duran Podcast:

1. Judging Freedom
2. Daniel Davis Deep Dive
3. Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast
4. MOATS with George Galloway
5. Provoked with Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton

How many episodes of The Duran Podcast are there?

The Duran Podcast launched 8 years ago and published 1215 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact The Duran Podcast?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for The Duran Podcast?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Duran Podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for The Duran Podcast?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Duran Podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on The Duran Podcast?

Recent guests on The Duran Podcast include:

1. Neil Oliver
2. Trita Parsi
3. Ray Zucaro
4. Stanislav Krapivnik
5. Armando Mema
6. Joe Kent
7. Alexander Mercouris
8. Cynthia Chung

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days