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 | 22 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNews CommentaryNews | |||
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This week, Patrick and Tom turn their attention to India - the world’s most populous country, a rising military power, and a state determined to hold its ground between East and West. As President Xi Jinping courts Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Wa... more
This week Tom is joined by award-winning war correspondent Anthony Loyd for a special “Journalist & Journalist” edition. Together, they explore why some wars capture global attention while others, equally devastating, remain largely ignored. Drawing ... more
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- 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 Eider
United 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 Kingdom2 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 Kingdom3 months ago - In a landscape awash with pods of this genre, this one stands out.
Since discovering the delights of podcasting three or four years ago, I’ve subscribed to so many of this type. This one really hits the spot though. Combining the journalistic prowess of Tom Newton Dunn, and the military and Intelligence Services experience and gravitas of a former Chief of the General Staff, this really hits the spot. Approaching often complicated issues and concepts, with the clarity required for members of the public to fully engage, the pairing really works. It often isn’t g... more
Apple Podcasts5TheTitch1973United Kingdom4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #33 | United Kingdom/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #62 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #225 |  Canada/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #118 |  Italy/News/Politics |
Apple Podcasts | #131 |  Australia/News/Politics |
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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. General Manoj Naravane
2. Anthony Loyd
3. Sam Olsen
4. Timothy Heath
5. Oleksandr Pertsovskyi
6. General Sir Nick Carter
7. James Cowan
8. Vlad Rudenko
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