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Each episode of The President’s Inbox explores a foreign policy challenge facing the United States.

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	102	Founded	9 years ago
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Latest Episodes

The Strategy Gap in Iran, With Max Boot

Max Boot, Jeane J. Kirkpatrick senior fellow for national security studies at the Council, sits down with James M. Lindsay to analyze what tactical and strategic lessons can be drawn from the U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iran.

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18 Mar 2026 • 33 min

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America at 250: The Lend-Lease Act, With Lynne Olson

Lynne Olson, acclaimed historian and author of Those Angry Days: Roosevelt, Lindbergh, and America’s Fight Over World War II, 1939–1941, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the history of the Lend-Lease Act of 1941 and the domestic political s... more

11 Mar 2026 • 31 min

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SPECIAL EPISODE | Trump Chooses War With Iran, With Dalia Dassa Kaye

Dalia Dassa Kaye, senior fellow at the University of California, Los Angeles Burkle Center for International Relations, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss President Donald Trump's decision to launch a war against Iran, the prospects for regim... more

2 Mar 2026 • 36 min

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Cuba on the Brink, With Michael Bustamante

Michael Bustamante, Chair in Cuban and Cuban-American Studies at the University of Miami, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the Trump administration’s maximum pressure campaign against Cuba.

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25 Feb 2026 • 35 min

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Recent Guests

Lynne Olson

Historian, author

Author of Those Angry Days

Episode: America at 250: The Lend-Lease Act, With Lynne Olson

Dalia Dassa Kaye

Senior Fellow at the UCLA Burkle Center for International Relations, author

UCLA Burkle Center

Episode: SPECIAL EPISODE | Trump Chooses War With Iran, With Dalia Dassa Kaye

Michael Bustamante

Chair in Cuban and Cuban-American Studies at the University of Miami

University of Miami

Episode: Cuba on the Brink, With Michael Bustamante

Jeremi Suri

Mack Brown Distinguished Professor of Global Leadership, History and Public Policy at the University of Texas

University of Texas

Episode: America at 250: Nixon Goes to China, With Jeremi Suri

Mary Dudziak

Professor of Law at Emory University School of Law

Emory University

Episode: America at 250: The Best and Worst U.S. Foreign Policy Decisions, With Mary Dudziak and Christopher Nichols

Christopher Nichols

Professor of History at The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University

Episode: America at 250: The Best and Worst U.S. Foreign Policy Decisions, With Mary Dudziak and Christopher Nichols

Matthew Kroenig

Vice President and Senior Director at the Atlantic Council's Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Atlantic Council

Episode: Trump Foreign Policy at One Year, With Matthew Kroenig

Will Freeman

Fellow for Latin American Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations

Council on Foreign Relations

Episode: Washington’s Venezuela Strategy After Maduro, With Will Freeman

Kathleen Hicks

Former Deputy Secretary of Defense and a Senior Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center and Johns Hopkins University's Kissinger Center for Global Affairs.

Harvard Kennedy School

Episode: Are We Ready? | America’s Crumbling Defense Industrial Base, With Kathleen Hicks

Host

Jim Lindsay

Host of discussions surrounding U.S. foreign policy challenges, featured as a knowledgeable veteran in international relations.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings

Jim’s fantastic. Please consider bringing back the World Next Week.
The world next week by CFR was my favourite podcast. Unfortunately. it was canceled. I still love to hear Jim on this podcast, but I wish he had more opportunities to participate in the conversation instead of purely interviewing. It would be nice to hear more of his insights.
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5
_Selina__
United Statesa month ago
Ignorance on full display
It is amazing how people who repeatedly demonstrate their own ignorance can speak so confidently as if they know. Wild speculation is not a substitute for finding a real expert.
Apple Podcasts
1
This Ken
United States2 months ago
Great Podcast - one concern.
This is my go-to podcast to understand what is going on in the world and how it affects the United States. Jim is a knowledgeable veteran of foreign relations and asks the right questions. I was, however, dismayed to hear Carla Ann Robbins on the latest episode. She doesn’t seem to have any particular expertise except for a visceral hatred of Donald Trump and Republicans in general that informs all of her opinions. She killed The World Next Week. Don’t let her bring down the President’s Inb... more
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4
1855LGC
United States3 months ago
Normalization
You’re normalizing Trump’s insanity.
Trump strategy is preemptive surrender.
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thePeacePirate
United States3 months ago
Too Prescriptive
A wealth of material and knowledge buttoned up in a short blurb. If you had a long form discussion with your expert guests, listeners could glean much more valuable information. Also, no need to mention producers and behind the scenes employees, put all that in the show notes. CNN doesn’t end with the name of the camera man or show runner, neither does Rogan. Just have an erudite long form discussion and trust your listeners with ambiguity. Could be great.
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GlobalNorth
United States5 months ago

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Some criticisms revolve around perceived biases from hosts and guests, with calls for a broader range of perspectives.

The podcast is noted for its informative approach, providing clarity on complex geopolitical issues and U.S. strategies.

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Apple Podcasts	#106	United States/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts	#131	Canada/News/Politics
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Talking Points

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America at 250: The Lend-Lease Act, With Lynne Olson

Q: What were the main lines of opposition in Congress, and how were they overcome?

Isolationists feared entanglement and argued it would drag the U.S. into war, but public support and the argument that aiding Britain would safeguard American security tipped the balance as the war situation evolved.

America at 250: The Lend-Lease Act, With Lynne Olson

Q: Could you explain the strategic logic behind Lend-Lease and why it was framed as a temporary measure before direct involvement?

The act was presented as a practical means to aid allies while avoiding full-scale American ground combat, thereby maintaining strategic flexibility and buying time to prepare for eventual engagement if necessary.

SPECIAL EPISODE | Trump Chooses War With Iran, With Dalia Dassa Kaye

Q: Okay, I want to get into all of those questions. But before we do that, I really want to drill down on this question of how we got to where we are today.

The negotiations in the weeks prior involved Oman as a mediator, with the U.S. seeking a halt to uranium enrichment and limits on missiles; Iran signaled it was not prepared to indefinitely suspend enrichment and there were significant gaps and doubts about the seriousness of any talks.

The New Saudi Strategy, With F. Gregory Gause III

Q: What is MBS's vision for Saudi Arabia both at home and abroad?

MBS's vision has shifted from an aggressive stance to prioritizing regional stability, engaging in diplomatic relations, especially with Iran, and sidestepping military confrontations to focus on internal reforms.

The New Saudi Strategy, With F. Gregory Gause III

Q: How are U.S.-Saudi relations adapting to these changes?

U.S.-Saudi relations are evolving amidst changing dynamics in the region, notably with the rise of Iran and shifts in MBS's foreign policy towards more realistic approaches focused on stability.

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2. Dalia Dassa Kaye
3. Michael Bustamante
4. Jeremi Suri
5. Mary Dudziak
6. Christopher Nichols
7. Matthew Kroenig
8. Will Freeman

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