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The News Items Podcast

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Biotechnology
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Genomics
Ukraine
Russia
Human Immunome Project
Neurosurgery
Midterm Elections
Capitalism
Industrial Revolution
Global History
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Healthcare
Economics
Europe
United States Senate
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John Ellis talks with interesting people doing important work. Some you've heard of. Some you haven't. All of them are worth listening to, at some length.

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John Ellis talks with historian David Blackbourn, author of Germany in the World: A Global History, 1500-2000, about five centuries of German history viewed through a global lens. They discuss Germany before there was a German state; the role of merc... more

John Ellis talks with retired Brigadier General Russ Howard about the wars in Iran and Ukraine, why modern warfare is changing faster than most militaries can adapt, and a much bigger problem that could be coming down the road. Howard argues that foo... more

California's primaries may be local elections, but Jeff Greenfield argues they're offering an early glimpse of the political battles that could define the next presidential cycle. Joining John Ellis, the veteran political analyst breaks down the chao... more

In this episode of the News Items podcast, Josh Tyrangiel joins John Ellis for a wide-ranging conversation about the promises, dangers, and strange human realities of artificial intelligence. Drawing from his new book, AI for Good, Tyrangiel argues t... more

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Sebastian Mallaby
Paul A. Volcker Senior Fellow for International Economics at the Council on Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: Episode 13: Sebastian Mallaby
Stephen Roach
Senior Fellow at Yale University, former Morgan Stanley Chief Economist
Yale University, Morgan Stanley
Episode: Episode 12: Stephen Roach
Taegan Goddard
Founder and editor of Political Wire
Episode: Episode 11: Taegan Goddard
Daniel Adamson
Venture capitalist and founder of Collective Global
Collective Global
Episode: Episode Ten: Daniel Adamson
John Heilemann
Author and journalist with NBC News/MSNBC contributor; former staff writer and political analyst
NBC News/MSNBC; author of Game Change and Double Down
Episode: Episode Nine: John Heilemann
Ben Hodges
Lieutenant General (retired), former Commanding General US Army Europe
Future War and the Defense of Europe (author)
Episode: Episode Eight: Ben Hodges
Jeffrey Stern
Award-winning journalist and author of five books, including The Warhead
Author, Journalist
Episode: Episode Seven: Jeffrey Stern
Charlie Cook
Founder of The Cook Political Report, political analyst
Cook Political Report
Episode: Episode Six: Charlie Cook
Juan Enriquez
A leading authority on the economic impact of life sciences and brain research, entrepreneur, and author.
Excel Venture Management
Episode: Episode Five: Juan Enriquez

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Episode Eight: Ben Hodges
Q: What are the risks of escalation around the Strait of Hormuz and global oil markets?
Escalation could significantly raise oil prices and complicate diplomatic efforts; key is to prevent disruption of oil flows while pursuing a settlement that avoids broader conflict crossing into other regions.
Episode Eight: Ben Hodges
Q: What role do European countries and the U.S. need to play in sustaining Ukraine's defense?
Continued delivery of long-range precision weapons, support for Ukraine's defense industry, and measures to disrupt Russia's energy exports, while maintaining alliance cohesion and managing energy security concerns for Europe.
Episode Eight: Ben Hodges
Q: Where do you think we are in the Ukraine war, and what are the prospects for a Ukrainian victory?
Russia cannot defeat Ukraine; Ukraine has learned to defend effectively, and the path to a decisive victory would come from degrading Russia's ability to export oil and gas, while maintaining Western support and avoiding a protracted stalemate.
Episode Nine: John Heilemann
Q: Is there a huge opportunity for a political leader to step up and address what's happened in the last month on the Democratic side, and how should they frame it?
Heilemann discusses the challenge of delivering a unifying, policy-driven vision when Democrats hold limited power, emphasizing the need for a bold, future-oriented agenda that resonates with voters and reframes the national discourse beyond crisis management.
Episode Nine: John Heilemann
Q: Final question, which is one we ask of all our guests. What's the best book you've read in the last year, and what's the best movie you've seen in the last year?
Heilemann highlights One Battle After Another and Sinners as top picks, praising their ambition and political engagement, and shares enthusiasm for Michael Pollan's upcoming work on consciousness, describing Pollan's exploration as deeply insightful and his approach to consciousness as a compelling read.

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This show features in-depth conversations with leading thinkers and practitioners across technology, economics, politics, medicine, and media. Past guests range from biographers and economists to military leaders, venture investors, and science innovators, focusing on how big ideas, policy shifts, and groundbreaking research unfold in real-world impact. Episodes typically unpack complex subjects—ranging from AI governance and global economics to strategic defense, biotech, and media ecosystems—through narrative storytelling, historical context, and practical implications for business and society. A standout pattern is the blend of rigorous expertise with accessible storytelling, making it valuable for listeners who want context, foresight, ... more

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2. Stephen Roach
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5. John Heilemann
6. Ben Hodges
7. Jeffrey Stern
8. Charlie Cook

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