Rephonic
Artwork for The Global Agora

The Global Agora

Andrej Matisak
Ukraine
Russia
Donald Trump
NATO
European Union
China
United States
Vladimir Putin
International Relations
Taiwan
Elon Musk
Slovakia
Nuclear Weapons
France
Venezuela
Hungary
Military Strategy
Poland
Viktor Orbán
Kursk Incursion

This is the podcast about foreign policy, international relations, politics, security, defense... My name is Andrej Matišák. I'm a journalist and deputy head of the foreign desk in the Slovak daily Pravda. So far, this is mostly a small side project. Maybe it will grow. I'll see. Anyway, I hope that you will like it and you will support it by listening, sharing and subscribing. Of course, there ar... more

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes294Founded5 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
News CommentaryNews

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for The Global Agora

Latest Episodes

The midterm elections are less than three months away, and part of the American political discourse is about alleged communists taking over the country. But in fact, it seems that diseases are taking over the United States. Is the US becoming a count... more

Is Vladimir Putin's grip on power weakened amid Ukrainian strikes? Can we expect a big mobilization in Russia? Will the upcoming Duma elections be totally faked? And while it's unlikely to happen, who could get rid of Putin? In this episode of The Gl... more

Hariz Halilovich was born in Srebrenica. He is an award-winning social anthropologist, author, and a Professor of Global Studies at RMIT University in Melbourne. His research has focused on place-based identities, politically motivated violence inclu... more

Donald Bowser helped set up the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and works as an international security and law enforcement advisor. “You want to fight Russia? Then what you need to do is fight corruption in Ukraine. Russia's greates... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Mildly Alarmed
Mildly AlarmedMildly Alarmed
Russian Roulette
Russian RouletteCenter for Strategic and International Studies
Brussels Sprouts
Brussels SproutsCenter for a New American Security | CNAS
In Moscow's Shadows
In Moscow's ShadowsMark Galeotti

Recent Guests

Hariz Halilović
Award-winning social anthropologist, author, and professor of global studies at RMIT University
RMIT University
Episode: We shouldn't call people monsters, says genocide scholar when talking about Srebrenica, Ukraine, Gaza...
Donald Bowser
International security and law enforcement advisor; helped set up NABU in Ukraine
National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU)
Episode: Expert on organized crime: You want to fight Russia?! Make Ukraine less corrupt and better governed
Roger Hilton
Canadian global affairs and defense analyst from Globsec, living in Central Europe
Globsec
Episode: Ankara summit: What went right and what went wrong for NATO
Kurk Dorsey
Professor of History at the University of New Hampshire
University of New Hampshire
Episode: America at 250: What would the world look like without the US?
Gustav Gressel
Military analyst
ECFR (European Council on Foreign Relations)
Episode: If 2025 had continued, Ukraine would have lost and Europe would have been at risk of a Russian attack
Steven Fielding
Professor Emeritus of Political History at the University of Nottingham
University of Nottingham
Episode: Is Starmer finished, is Britain ungovernable and could Farage become prime minister?
Matthew Eshbaugh-Soha
Professor of political science
University of North Texas
Episode: Trump turns 80: What does he want for his birthday and is he too old for the White House?
Anne-Marie Brady
Professor of Political Science
University of Canterbury
Episode: Does Xi Jinping prefer Vladimir Putin or Donald Trump? And is his power unlimited?
Cas Mudde
Professor at the University of Georgia; expert on populism and far-right politics
University of Georgia
Episode: Cas Mudde on sanewashing of Trump, far-right threat and normalization of Meloni

Host

Andrej Matišák
Host of The Global Agora; journalist and deputy head of the foreign desk at Slovak daily Pravda

Chart Rankings

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

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

We shouldn't call people monsters, says genocide scholar when talking about Srebrenica, Ukraine, Gaza...
Q: And if so, where and why do you think the term genocide is being used more broadly today?
The term has entered public discourse due to heightened exposure of ongoing violence and the international community's evolving understanding of genocidal intent, but it requires careful legal and ethical framing to avoid conflating political rhetoric with legal classification.
How do Oana Lungescu and Ben Hodges preview the NATO summit in Ankara?
Q: What is the main threat to NATO today—Russia, US commitment under Trump, or both?
The consensus is that cohesion is crucial; while uncertainties about US commitment exist, the core obligation remains collective defense and deterring aggression, with Ukraine showing that NATO must support allies while preserving unity.
Ankara summit: What went right and what went wrong for NATO
Q: What were the main takeaways from the Ankara declaration regarding Article 5 and collective defense?
The declaration reaffirmed ironclad commitments to collective defense, but there was skepticism about translating that into concrete, long-term capabilities and a clear path for Europe to lead more within the alliance.
Expert on organized crime: You want to fight Russia?! Make Ukraine less corrupt and better governed
Q: Don, can you briefly explain how your deep involvement with Ukraine began?
The guest outlines a long history with Ukraine, from early academic and exchange program work in the Soviet era to leading anti-corruption efforts starting in 2014, and later advisory roles in security and law enforcement.
If 2025 had continued, Ukraine would have lost and Europe would have been at risk of a Russian attack
Q: How effective are the long-range strikes and sanctions so far?
They are substantial in widening the battlefield, disrupting Russian logistics and air defense networks, but require ongoing adaptation and coordination across Ukrainian forces, allies, and private sector contributions to maintain momentum.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About The Global Agora

What is The Global Agora about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show consistently analyzes international security, geopolitics, and foreign policy with a focus on Europe, Ukraine-Russia dynamics, and strategic risk. Guests typically include academics, policy researchers, and defense or security specialists who offer data-driven context on state behavior, regional power shifts, and alliance dynamics. Episodes often explore how deterrence, diplomacy, energy, and hybrid warfare shape policy choices for Europe and allied nations, sometimes weaving in historical perspectives to illuminate current crises. A notable pattern is the integration of rigorous research with on-the-ground implications for policy, making it valuable for listeners who want deeper analytical takes on global security and political de... more

Where can I find podcast stats for The Global Agora?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Global Agora. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The Global Agora and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does The Global Agora get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Global Agora, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for The Global Agora?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Global Agora, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does The Global Agora have?

To see how many followers or subscribers The Global Agora has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to The Global Agora?

These podcasts share a similar audience with The Global Agora:

1. Mildly Alarmed
2. Russian Roulette
3. Brussels Sprouts
4. In Moscow's Shadows
5. War on the Rocks

How many episodes of The Global Agora are there?

The Global Agora launched 5 years ago and published 294 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact The Global Agora?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for The Global Agora?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Global Agora from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for The Global Agora?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Global Agora. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on The Global Agora?

Recent guests on The Global Agora include:

1. Hariz Halilović
2. Donald Bowser
3. Roger Hilton
4. Kurk Dorsey
5. Gustav Gressel
6. Steven Fielding
7. Matthew Eshbaugh-Soha
8. Anne-Marie Brady

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days