
The Long Game is a weekly national security podcast hosted by Jake Sullivan, President Biden’s National Security Advisor, and Jon Finer, his Principal Deputy—senior aides who sat in on the classified Presidential Daily Brief each morning and translated raw intelligence into policy advice. Each week, Jake and Jon will pull back the curtain on how power really works helping you make sense of the nat... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 37 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsGovernmentNews Commentary | |||

Historian and author of the “Letters From An American” newsletter Heather Cox Richardson joined Jake Sullivan and Jon Finer to discuss the historical roots of today's political moment, the relationship between American democracy and U.S. global leade... more
As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, how should Americans assess the country's strength, its democracy, and its role in the world?
Recorded live at the Aspen Ideas Festival, Jake Sullivan and Jon Finer are joined by historian and fore... more
Historian and “On Tyranny” author Timothy Snyder joins Jake Sullivan and Jon Finer to discuss the Iran war and ceasefire negotiations, the state of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, how Ukraine has transformed drone warfare, what these wars reveal about t... more
President Trump says the war with Iran is over. But what exactly did the United States agree to?
Ambassador Wendy Sherman, the lead U.S. negotiator of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, joins Jake Sullivan and Jon Finer to assess the new U.S.-Iran agreeme... more
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A refreshing listen with expert analysis that always leaves me feeling smarter than I arrived 💯💯💯
Regardless of your political leanings. Listen to start with Wendy and the discussion of the Iranian MOU. A master class in diplomacy.
Litiginous??? Really? Kinda raises a credibility question.
This is a refreshingly knowledgeable, informative and fun take on current foreign policy issues by experts on the subject who have been involved in key decisions. This podcast is particularly relevant during today’s rather complex international relations landscape.
To listen to intelligent disciplined individuals with highly developed expertise who care about our country 🙏🏼
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A weekly national security show that translates intelligence into policy for a broad audience. The hosts pull back the curtain on how decisions are made in diplomacy, defense, and intel, often pairing expert guests with rigorous, data-driven debates. Episodes frequently cover Iran, US-China competition, energy security, NATO and European defense, and the mechanics of executive decision-making, including red-team/blue-team exercises to test options. The format tends to blend on-the-record insights from former policymakers with high-profile guests and in-depth analysis, making it a go-to for listeners who want strategic context behind current events and long-range policy implications.
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Recent guests on The Long Game include:
1. Timothy Snyder
2. Wendy Sherman
3. Franklin Foer
4. Michael Kofman
5. Ricardo Zúñiga
6. Jen Easterly
7. Dan Wang
8. H.R. McMaster
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