
How 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 | 28 | Founded | 6 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPoliticsNews Commentary | |||

Journalist Annie Jacobsen joins Tom to discuss her bestselling and harrowing book Nuclear War: A Scenario, which maps out in minute-by-minute detail what would happen if a single nuclear missile were launched at the United States. Drawing on rare on-... more
It's warfare or lawfare, but it can't be both. Patrick and Tom chat with General Sir Nick Parker, Patrick's friend and mentor of old, to talk about a letter they and six other four-star Generals signed, calling for an immediate end to retrospective l... more
In the space of only three days, President Putin announced the arrival of two new super weapons. Both powered by nuclear reactors, they have no equal in the west. Burevestnik, or Skyfall by its Nato codename, is a low-flying cruise missile with unlim... more
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
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Enjoyed the first episodes but seems to be treading the same water each week
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.
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.
The General and Good Awful The Sun Hack sums this up. The General is excellent, just lose the Murdoch Puppet.
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
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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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