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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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We are in the second week of a war that was supposed to be over by now. Yet the world is facing soaring oil prices, rising inflation and a regime which doesn't seem ready to capitulate. 

While President Trump continues to threaten Iran, he faces th... more

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President Trump has given numerous reasons for America's war on Iran. But if a clear objective cannot be defined, can that war be won?

Admiral James 'Sandy' Winnefeld is a former vice-chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff. Until last year he head... more

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Two years ago, Al Carns was a colonel in the Royal Marines and, though he can never confirm or deny it, had also commanded the Special Boat Service. 

He pivoted to politics when he realised that the country's military leadership did not fully grasp ... more

Beginning with the annexation of Crimea in 2014, but accelerated by the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Poland has super-charged its military to become the third largest in Nato, behind only Turkey and the US.

It spends more on defence as a ... more

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Sir Simon Gass
Former UK ambassador to Tehran; disarmament talks participant; JIC chair
UK Government / Joint Intelligence Committee
Episode: What is Trump's off-ramp for Iran?
James Sandy Winnefeld
Retired Admiral, former Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (2011-2015)
U.S. Navy
Episode: How does America win a war with Iran?
Al Carns
Minister of State for the Armed Forces, decorated war hero and former Royal Marines Commando
UK Government
Episode: ‘War with Russia in three years’, UK defence minister and ex-marine
Elisabeth Braw
Senior fellow at the Atlantic Council focusing on grey zone and hybrid threats, and member of the UK's National Preparedness Commission.
Atlantic Council
Episode: Reservists: your country needs YOU!
Peter Apps
Serves as a reservist while being a long-standing defense journalist and commentator with Reuters.
Reuters
Episode: Reservists: your country needs YOU!
Hooman Majd
An Iranian exile and acclaimed author, cousin of former president Muhammad Khatami.
Episode: Iran: Should Trump intervene, and how?
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?

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Tom Newton Dunn
Co-host and journalist, providing a journalistic perspective on military and geopolitical affairs.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 168 ratings
  • Pro Trump Propaganda

    I really enjoy a lot of what these two discuss, but do find them to be very pro Trump and struggle with that. With today’s guest being a US general that’s friends with Trump I’ll likely drop this one which is a shame. The Times is going far too right wing for me. They had Farage on PMQs yesterday too which is unforgivable. This poison should not be given a platform to spread their lies and hate.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Nathan C UK
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • 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 Kingdom3 months ago
  • Losing me

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

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Jake90985
    United Kingdom5 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.

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    2
    Nathan C UK
    United Kingdom5 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 Kingdom7 months ago

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Some audience members are concerned about perceived political biases in the discussions.
Listeners appreciate the in-depth analysis of military and political topics.
The format is praised for balancing expert insights with public engagement on security issues.

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

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#22
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#46
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#231
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#93
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#166
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#22
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What is Trump's off-ramp for Iran?
Q: Ruben Getz asks how this conflict relates to the US national security framework and whether there is a divergence between strategy and on-the-ground actions.
The guest explains that strategy often diverges from policy due to domestic political dynamics, with Trump's administration reflecting competing voices; the National Security Strategy prioritized the Western Hemisphere, while events in the Middle East unfolded differently, driven by partisan hawkish pressures rather than a linear policy rollout.
‘War with Russia in three years’, UK defence minister and ex-marine
Q: When do you think we will have a potential military confrontation with Russia?
I've always said three to five years for a potential conflict.
‘War with Russia in three years’, UK defence minister and ex-marine
Q: How are you getting on in fixing the things that frustrated you in the service?
There's a build up of military capability in Russia, and we need to wake up to that, but there are other threats like cyber attacks that we also need to address.
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.

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2. James Sandy Winnefeld
3. Al Carns
4. Elisabeth Braw
5. Peter Apps
6. Hooman Majd
7. Oliver Moody
8. Ümit Ersoy

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