
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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 558 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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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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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
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.
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.
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.
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Exploring significant global issues, this podcast features discussions on contentious topics like U.S. politics, the impact of Donald Trump, and international relations, particularly focusing on Canada and its position in the world. The hosts engage in passionate debates, providing various perspectives on geopolitical strategies, economic implications, and social issues. The format encourages critical thinking and offers listeners substantial information to form their own viewpoints on a wide range of subjects, making it appealing to those interested in informed discussions and current affairs.
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Recent guests on The Munk Debates Podcast include:
1. Janice Rose Stein
2. Janice Gross-Stein
3. Andrew Coyne
4. Oren Cass
5. Jared Bernstein
6. Stephen Walt
7. Evelyn Farkas
8. Megan McArdle
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