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The General & the Journalist

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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

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With Maduro gone and Venezuela seemingly bending to Trump’s will, the world is now asking who will be next and where will it stop? General Jack Keane knows the President well and has his ear. In a wide-ranging conversation, Tom and Jack discuss the L... more

In this New Year edition of The General and the Journalist, Tom and Patrick explore the idea of a looming 'polycrisis', a convergence of geopolitical, economic and technological shocks that could peak around 2027. Joined by intelligence expert and Ch... more

For their Christmas special, Tom and Patrick turn the entire show over to you. They answer as many listener questions as possible that have landed in the General & Journalist inbox since May. Among them: what to do about wayward NATO members who stil... more

This week, we heard two strikingly blunt speeches from the UK’s most senior defence and intelligence chiefs, both aimed at recalibrating how Britain thinks about the threat from Russia. The Chief of the Defence Staff warns that the country is no long... more

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Oliver Moody
The Times' Berlin correspondent and author of 'Baltic, The Future of Europe'
The Times
Episode: How do you prepare a continent for war?
Ümit Ersoy
Chief of NATO's Cyberspace Operations Center
NATO
Episode: On the frontline of Nato's cyber war with Russia
Ryan Berg
The Head of the Future of Venezuela Initiative at the Center for Strategic and International Studies
Center for Strategic and International Studies
Episode: What's Trump really doing in Venezuela?
Sir Alex Younger
Former Chief of MI6
MI6
Episode: BONUS: Is peace coming to Ukraine?
Annie Jacobsen
Journalist and author of "Nuclear War, A Scenario"
Episode: Inside the Pentagon's nuclear war game
General Sir Nick Parker
Former Chief of General Staff and one of the signatories of the letter
Episode: The Generals vs The Lawyers
James Waterhouse
BBC correspondent who covered the Ukraine War for three years
BBC
Episode: “A cauldron of pressure”, reporting from Ukraine’s frontline
Dr. Oriana Skylar Mastro
American political scientist and author of Upstart: How China Became a Great Power
Stanford University
Episode: How does a war over Taiwan play out?
John Hutton
Former Defence Secretary and member of the Joint Committee on National Security Strategy
House of Lords
Episode: Undersea cables: just how close is Russia to causing a catastrophic disaster?

Hosts

Tom Newton Dunn
Co-host and journalist with expertise in political reporting and analysis, focusing on military and geopolitical issues.
General Sir Patrick Sanders
Co-host and former Chief of the General Staff, bringing military expertise and strategic insights on defense and security matters.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 155 ratings
  • A must listen

    All politicians, particularly those in Government should listen to this pod. It perfectly explains the need to spend more on defence and provides a great perspective on world events from a former head of the army and well informed journalist. We ignore the messages from this pod and the lessons of history at our peril.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nfnjxjsjcjd
    United Kingdom12 days ago
  • Losing me

    Enjoyed the first episodes but seems to be treading the same water each week

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Jake90985
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • 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 Podcasts
    2
    Nathan C UK
    United Kingdom3 months 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 Podcasts
    5
    RGKW Eider
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Journalist?

    The General and Good Awful The Sun Hack sums this up. The General is excellent, just lose the Murdoch Puppet.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    gritts
    United Kingdom5 months ago

Listeners Say

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Can be heavy on military topics, possibly deterring some listeners due to the serious nature.
Informative and insightful discussions about military affairs and contemporary conflicts.
Features high-quality guests with significant expertise in security and geopolitical issues.
Listeners appreciate the depth and clarity in tackling complex issues.
Provides a unique blend of perspectives from both military and journalism backgrounds.
Content is engaging for those interested in the intersection of politics and military strategy.

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#37
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#69
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#191
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#199
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#210
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#69
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Why the west has one year to see off a polycrisis
Q: Are we going to be ready as soon as 2027?
There are scenarios suggesting the likelihood of geopolitical tensions escalating in 2026, leading to potential crises in 2027.
Why the west has one year to see off a polycrisis
Q: What do we need to do over the next year to prepare for the polycrisis?
Our strategy should focus on deterrence and resilience to prepare for potential geopolitical conflicts.
Q&A: From rogue Nato states to British fighting power, your biggest questions answered
Q: Why is Turkey tolerated in NATO despite actions that undermine the cohesion of the alliance?
General Sanders highlights the complex relationship Turkey has with Russia, arguing that it is crucial to keep Turkey within NATO despite occasional challenges.
Q&A: From rogue Nato states to British fighting power, your biggest questions answered
Q: Is it in Britain's interests for the UN Security Council to be reformed?
Both hosts agree that reform of the UN Security Council is necessary but acknowledge that it will be very difficult to implement such changes.
Q&A: From rogue Nato states to British fighting power, your biggest questions answered
Q: What actions do you think the UK government and the devolved administrations and civil society should be taking now to make sure that our way of life can be as resilient as possible?
Tom Newton Dunn speaks to the need for better military defenses and advocating for more open discussions from politicians about the threat of war, in order to prepare the public.

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This podcast offers in-depth discussions on contemporary military conflicts, international relations, and the implications of war. The hosts, a general and a journalist, leverage their unique experiences to analyze critical issues such as the global military landscape, nuclear strategies, and specific conflicts in regions like Ukraine and Gaza. Noteworthy for its candid reflections on the ethical and political dimensions of military actions, the show features insights from various experts, enhancing its credibility and depth. Its combination of journalistic rigor and military perspective aims to inform listeners about the complexities of global security and the potential for future conflicts.

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2. Ümit Ersoy
3. Ryan Berg
4. Sir Alex Younger
5. Annie Jacobsen
6. General Sir Nick Parker
7. James Waterhouse
8. Dr. Oriana Skylar Mastro

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