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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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Rudyard and Janice believe we have entered into a critcial moment in this war and it is playing out in the Strait of Hormuz. This conflict is now about energy: who controls the flow of energy and who can better withstand the pain of higher energy pri... more

Rudyard and Janice unpack the big surprises in the war from this week, specifically Iran's escalating attacks against Gulf States beyond their military bases, and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz which is disrupting the world's oil supply. Did the... more

Rudyard and Janice start today's show with the big surprise from this week: Iran striking its Gulf neighbours in an effort to get them to persuade Donald Trump to end this war, which was a serious miscalculation on their part. In fact, the lasting co... more

Rudyard and Andrew try to make sense of Trump's decision to start a war with Iran so contrary to the premise that created the MAGA movement and opposition to America's wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. How did we end up at this point? And how will this w... more

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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 Global Mail
The Global Mail
Episode: A public display of friendship between China, Russia, and India is a searing indictment of Trump's foreign policy
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
Sarah Ockwell Smith
Well-known parenting expert and popular child care author, founder of the gentle parenting movement.
Author
Episode: Be it resolved, the gentle parenting ethos raises happier children

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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.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 859 ratings
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    I love this podcast and I’d happily subscribe. But… you need to allow subscription though the Apple podcast app.

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    Ralph Forsyth
    Canada19 days 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

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    Chairman roflMao
    Canada24 days 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.

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    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.

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    Canadian Lifelong Learner
    Canada2 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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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.
Munk Dialogue with Andrew Coyne: we are living through the golden age of conspiracy theories
Q: Do you think it has something to do with the extent to which people do not want to believe things that they feel are contrary to their interests?
Coyne suggests that many people reject inconvenient truths because they contradict their beliefs or interests, which is particularly evident among conservatives.
Munk Dialogue with Andrew Coyne: we are living through the golden age of conspiracy theories
Q: What is this moment that we're in?
Coyne posits that modern conspiracy theories resonate with people's feelings of disempowerment and their desire for contrarianism, reflecting a broader societal trend.

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