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The Munk Debates podcast is an extension of the main stage events - in subject, speaker selection, tone and format. It will introduce the iconic brand - and its engaging debates about significant issues of our time. Audiences will hear strong and passionate arguments from both sides of an issue so they will have enough information to make up their own minds about where they stand.

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Latest Episodes

Janice and Rudyard believe this war was a strategic defeat for the U.S. with Iran now in control of a chokepoint through which 25% of the world's energy flows. Is this the end of freedom of navigation in international waters? Iran is proposing a toll... more

Can the fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran hold? In the span of twenty-four hours Trump went from threatening to end their civilization to considering a joint venture to toll the Strait of Hormuz. America's inability to open the strait witho... more

While Trump made public statements this week about bringing the war to an end soon, there is significant troop movement in the Middle East suggesting the opposite. There is no telling what comes next, and there is no path to opening up the Strait of ... more

Rudyard and Andrew reflect on Trump's mixed messaging about the war with Iran. Troop deployment to the region would suggest he is escalating this conflict which could throw the world economy into a recession. What happens when Trump leaves office? Do... more

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Recent Guests

Janice Rose Stein
Founding director of the Munk School of Global Affairs
Munk School of Global Affairs
Episode: Friday Focus: Is Trump about to TACO out of this war?
Janice Gross-Stein
Founding Director of the Munk School of Global Affairs and a regular commentator for both The Hub and The Munk Debates.
Munk School of Global Affairs
Episode: Friday Focus Emergency Episode: Trump's military operation in Venezuela replaces the dictator but not the dictatorship
Andrew Coyne
Journalist at The Globe and Mail
Episode: Munk Dialogue with Andrew Coyne: Mark Carney's economic plan to get Canada back on track
Oren Cass
Founder and Chief Economist of American Compass
American Compass
Episode: Munk Debates Podcast: Trump's trade wars with Jared Bernstein and Oren Cass
Jared Bernstein
Former Chair of President Biden's Council of Economic Advisors
Episode: Munk Debates Podcast: Trump's trade wars with Jared Bernstein and Oren Cass
Stephen Walt
Robert and Renee Belfour Professor of International Affairs at Harvard's Kennedy School
Harvard University
Episode: Munk Debates Podcast: Stephen Walt and Evelyn Farkas on Trump's plan for Ukraine and the changing world order
Evelyn Farkas
Executive Director of the McCain Institute at Arizona State University and former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia
McCain Institute
Episode: Munk Debates Podcast: Stephen Walt and Evelyn Farkas on Trump's plan for Ukraine and the changing world order
Megan McArdle
Columnist at The Washington Post, focusing on business, economics and public policy
The Washington Post
Episode: Munk Debate Podcast: Elon Musk embraces the far-right and Trump ends DEI
Zack Beauchamp
Senior Correspondent at Vox, covering challenges to democracy and right-wing populism
Vox
Episode: Munk Debate Podcast: Elon Musk embraces the far-right and Trump ends DEI

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Rudyard Griffiths
Chair of The Munk Debates and host of various discussions, known for his engaging debates on significant international issues.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 859 ratings
  • In app purchases

    I love this podcast and I’d happily subscribe. But… you need to allow subscription though the Apple podcast app.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Ralph Forsyth
    Canadaa month ago
  • Please fact-check Andrew Coyne

    While I agree with his overall take, the extent to which Coyne will confidently state falsehoods of it helps is anti-Trump narrative is not good. In the discussing the tariff case he seems to say the dissenters were advocating for Trump to have tariff authority without Congressional authorization; not once do Coyne or the host even mention IEEPA. This is highly misleading. He also suggests this is the first time the Court has opposed Trump, which is insane. Just look at the case about Trump’s ta... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Chairman roflMao
    Canada2 months ago
  • Munk is Neoliberal Apologetics thinly veiled in the paper cloak of "civilized debate," casually ("earnestly") platforming the best-dressed advocates of genocide and imperialism (a) without structural criticisms that authentic debate employs and (b) shepherded by moderators who feign neutrality, but who programmatically defend the position of Neoliberal architects clothed either in faux populist rhetoric or empty policy jargon.

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    danamitchellhurt
    2 months ago
  • =\

    I’ve been listening for six months or more and really enjoy the few minutes of ‘free’ content, but withholding half the show until I pay up and begging for a 5star review is a huge turnoff.

    Unfollowing.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Skookumber
    Canada2 months ago
  • My favorite podcast

    Friday Focus is the only podcast that I NEVER miss. The deep analysis and unique insights are greatly appreciated. However, I do feel that Rudyard sometimes interrupts Dr. Stein and doesn’t give her enough time to express her thoughts and opinions. Dr. Stein is a Canadian treasure.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Canadian Lifelong Learner
    Canada3 months ago

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Many find the exploration of contemporary political issues, particularly around Trump, intellectually stimulating, while some express frustration with what they perceive as bias.
Reviews highlight that while the guests provide valuable insights, the hosts' dynamic can occasionally overshadow the discussion, impacting the overall listening experience.
Listeners appreciate the intellectual rigor and balanced perspectives offered during discussions, although some critique the hosts' debating style, especially interruptions.

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#77
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Friday Focus: Is Trump about to TACO out of this war?
Q: Is there a feasible off-ramp or ceasefire path that can satisfy both Iran and the Gulf states?
A potential path could involve a staged ceasefire tied to core principles, enhanced monitoring of Iran's uranium enrichment, and open negotiations on security guarantees for Gulf states, though trust and verification remain major hurdles.
Friday Focus: Is Trump about to TACO out of this war?
Q: What are the main risks if the war continues past the April 6 deadline?
Continued fighting could lead to a broader regional spillover, harsher energy market disruptions, and greater damage to Gulf-state security guarantees, while undermining US deterrence credibility and increasing reconstruction needs for Iran.
Munk Dialogue with Andrew Coyne: Trump strikes Iran without a strategy
Q: How does the decision compare to past U.S. military actions in terms of international and domestic process?
Unlike the Gulf Wars where UN authorization and congressional resolutions were pursued, this action lacked broad international sanction and formal congressional backing, signaling a more unilateral approach.
Munk Dialogue with Andrew Coyne: Trump strikes Iran without a strategy
Q: What are the stated objectives of the Iran strike, and how coherent are they across different officials?
The objectives appear muddled and inconsistent, with multiple, sometimes opposing aims being floated, which undermines clear public messaging and legislative support.
Munk Dialogue with Andrew Coyne: Trump demands half ownership of the Gordie Howe Bridge and will Carney call a spring election?
Q: Are you concerned about what happens after removing his emergency trade powers?
Yes, because it could escalate tensions and responses towards Canada.

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