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The Munk Debates Podcast

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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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Tickets to our May 20th Munk Debate on Foreign Wars taking place in Toronto and featuring Mike Pompeo, Victoria Nuland, John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt, are almost sold out. Visit munkdebates.com/debates/foreign-wars-debate/ to purchase tic... more

As the Strait of Hormuz grinds to a halt, gas prices soar, and inflation threatens to spike, Trump arrives at his meeting with Xi Jinping looking wounded and weak. He will be looking for help from China’s dictator, but help never comes for free. What... more

Tickets to our May 20th Munk Debate on Foreign Wars taking place in Toronto and featuring Mike Pompeo, Victoria Nuland, John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt, are now on sale. Visit munkdebates.com/debates/foreign-wars-debate/ to purchase tickets... more

The U.S. edges back toward war with Iran just as food and gas prices are poised to surge. Could there be a role for China to play in getting Iran and the U.S. back to the negotiating table? Meanwhile Ukraine is quickly becoming a formidable military ... more

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Recent Guests

Stephen Walt
Foreign policy scholar and commentator featured in the debate lineup
Harvard University (academic context mentioned)
Episode: Friday Focus: Munk Debate on Foreign Wars, a shaky ceasefire with Iran, and Carney braces for tough trade talks
John Mearsheimer
Renowned international relations scholar and co-debater
University of Chicago (academic context mentioned)
Episode: Friday Focus: Munk Debate on Foreign Wars, a shaky ceasefire with Iran, and Carney braces for tough trade talks
Mike Pompeo
Former CIA Director and U.S. Secretary of State
U.S. government / Former administration
Episode: Friday Focus: Munk Debate on Foreign Wars, a shaky ceasefire with Iran, and Carney braces for tough trade talks
Victoria Nuland
Career diplomat with major roles in Ukraine and in the State Department
U.S. State Department
Episode: Friday Focus: Munk Debate on Foreign Wars, a shaky ceasefire with Iran, and Carney braces for tough trade talks
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
Columnist with The Globe and Mail, best-selling book author
The Globe and Mail
Episode: Munk Dialogue with Andrew Coyne: Canada seeks to diversify its trade partnerships beyond the U.S
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

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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

4.4 out of 5 stars from 877 ratings
  • Truly Biased

    Sorry, I thought this would be related to real debate. Instead, it’s just another leftist echo chamber. I could not make it through the episode where the leftist described how the USA is lacking in armaments, while the great and power Islamic Regime of Iran had weathered all that the USA could dish out? Please don’t delete any of these and let’s see how the future world looks back on this yellow propaganda. I have a feeling it will be with embarrassment and laughter.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    SuperSaiyan54
    United States16 days ago
  • One star for the 4/24/26 episode

    This episode and others would benefit from experts with ties to the global majority (Africa, Asia and descendants of Africans and Asians). Any mature person knows that they need to diversify their investments. But experts with knowledge of policies and trends in Africa and Asia (especially West Asia) can apply this basic investment advice with cultural competence. PM Carney must know what other Canadians paying attention know. Canada (a country of 35 million that needs to advance its own truth a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    berni2012
    United Statesa month ago
  • 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
    5
    Ralph Forsyth
    Canada3 months 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
    Canada3 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.

    Podcast Addict
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    danamitchellhurt
    4 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.
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Listeners appreciate the intellectual rigor and balanced perspectives offered during discussions, although some critique the hosts' debating style, especially interruptions.

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#11
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#50
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#118
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Munk Dialogue with Andrew Coyne: Mark Carney's new sovereign wealth fund is a solution in search of a problem down
Q: Is this more of a policy instrument or a political communications exercise?
Griffiths and Coyne discuss the tension between rhetoric and economics, suggesting much of the proposal may be driven by branding and political signaling rather than sound economic fundamentals.
Munk Dialogue with Andrew Coyne: Mark Carney's new sovereign wealth fund is a solution in search of a problem down
Q: What do you make of this and what do you think he's trying to do?
Coyne responds with skepticism about the fund's design, noting the lack of details and questioning the necessity of a single large state-run instrument versus private-sector alternatives.
Munk Dialogue with Andrew Coyne: Mark Carney gets his Liberal Majority
Q: Will Mark Carney's leadership style shift in a majority government?
Yes, with a majority, Carney would have greater latitude to implement a broader agenda, potentially shifting policy to reflect a more technocratic and consensus-driven approach while managing a diverse caucus.
Munk Dialogue with Andrew Coyne: Mark Carney gets his Liberal Majority
Q: What does a Liberal majority mean for the balance of power in Parliament?
A Liberal majority consolidates executive power, reduces reliance on opposition motions, and allows the government to push through legislation more easily, though they still face scrutiny and the risk of internal party dynamics.
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.

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2. John Mearsheimer
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6. Janice Gross-Stein
7. Andrew Coyne
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