The General & the Journalist
The TimesHow wars start, how they are won and what they leave behind them.
General Sir Patrick Sanders and Tom Newton Dunn first met in a war zone. Drawing on their real-life experience of armed conflict, they bring you the latest from Ukraine, Gaza and the dozens of other bitter struggles being fought across our increasingly divided planet.
From interviews with key people on the frontlines of modern warfa... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 25 | Founded | 6 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsNews Commentary | |||
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For three and a half years, BBC correspondent James Waterhouse was the face of the Ukraine war, reporting nightly from Kyiv through air raids, blackouts, and breaking news. In this episode, he joins Tom and Patrick to reflect on the mental and emotio... more
While trade wars hog the headlines ahead of next week's historic meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, it's the potential of a real, kinetic war over Taiwan that's occupying the minds of military analysts the world over.
Xi has called the re... more
While Nato looks up at the skies to Russian drones buzzing its airspace, a far more serious threat lurks below, on our ocean beds. And evidence is mounting that Moscow is already mapping the frontlines in a putative, deniable, attack. As our guest, t... more
As President Trump orders the Texas National Guard into Chicago, America stands poised on the brink of a constitutional crisis. With troops already stationed in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., critics charge that the president is wielding the milit... more
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- Interesting but pro Trump
I really enjoy a lot of what these two discuss, but do find them to be very pro Trump and struggle with that. I’ll likely drop this one which is a shame.
Apple Podcasts2Nathan C UK
United Kingdoma month ago - Truth speaks to apathy
An excellent podcast. They discuss the unthinkable, elephants in the room and head in sand attitudes in the context of various contemporary military and political realities.
Apple Podcasts5RGKW EiderUnited Kingdom2 months ago - Journalist?
The General and Good Awful The Sun Hack sums this up. The General is excellent, just lose the Murdoch Puppet.
Apple Podcasts1grittsUnited Kingdom3 months ago - Two Generals, inspiring and informative
Just listened to your conversation on Afghanistan, very well presented and very moving. An insight into the motivations and costs of our involvement and a magnificent tribute to the Halo Trust and the value of diplomacy and engagement. Thank you very much
Apple Podcasts5A Prop’s ViewUnited Kingdom3 months ago - Interesting and informative
This is a great podcast and I am learning a great deal through it - not only about geo political affairs, but military thinking, terms, strategies and overviews which is a whole new world to me and I’m loving it. I have not found it easy to find podcasts that tackle serious topics with depth, gravity and pragmatism, but this podcast does just that. The combination of the journalist and the general is brilliant. Different perspectives, but similar objectives which I think are to inform, explore ... more
Apple Podcasts5Cat MackillicanUnited Kingdom4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #35 | United Kingdom/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #69 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #142 |  Australia/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #21 |  South Africa/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #31 |  Hong Kong/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #97 | South Africa/News |
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The content centers around contemporary military conflicts and geopolitical tensions, with particular emphasis on ongoing issues in Ukraine and Gaza. The hosts, equipped with firsthand experiences in war zones, engage in discussions that revolve around military strategy, historical context, and the implications of significant geopolitical events. Unique aspects include in-depth interviews with authoritative figures directly involved in these conflicts, providing insights that often blend personal narratives with broader strategic analyses. The podcast stands out for its serious examination of complex, often urgent, international issues, making it appealing to listeners interested in foreign affairs, military strategy, and global security.
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Recent guests on The General & the Journalist include:
1. James Waterhouse
2. Dr. Oriana Skylar Mastro
3. John Hutton
4. General Manoj Naravane
5. Anthony Loyd
6. Sam Olsen
7. Timothy Heath
8. Oleksandr Pertsovskyi
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