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The President’s Inbox

Council on Foreign Relations
Climate Change
China
Ukraine
Horn Of Africa
Artificial Intelligence
Drought
Food Insecurity
Conflict
Biden Administration
Crimea
Russia
NATO
Cold War
Agriculture
United States-South Korea Alliance
Taiwan
Council On Foreign Relations
United Nations Climate Change Conference
American Enterprise Institute
Far-Right Terrorism

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

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Matthew Kroenig, Vice President and Senior Director of the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security at the Atlantic Council, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss how President Trump has approached foreign policy since returning to the Oval Of... more

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Will Freeman, fellow for Latin America studies at the Council, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the consequences of the U.S. seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

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Antonio Maria Delgado, ”The U.S. Gamble... more

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Carla Anne Robbins, senior fellow at the Council, and Matthias Matthijs, senior fellow for Europe at the Council, sit down with James M. Lindsay to answer listener questions about the major developments, initiatives, and changes in U.S. foreign polic... more

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Kathleen Hicks, former Deputy Secretary of Defense and a senior fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center, the Johns Hopkins University’s Kissinger Center for Global Affairs, and the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, sits down with James ... more

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Recent Guests

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
Jonathan Hillman
Senior Fellow for Geoeconomics at the Council on Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: Are We Ready? | The Economic Security Challenge, With Jonathan Hillman
Chris McGuire
Senior Fellow for China and Emerging Technologies
Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: Are We Ready? | The U.S.-China Chip War, With Chris McGuire
Michael Horowitz
Richard Perry Professor of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania and a Senior Fellow for Technology Innovation at the Council.
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Are We Ready? | The New Weapons of War, With Michael Horowitz
Thomas Shugart
Founder of Archer Strategic Consulting, and adjunct senior fellow at the Center for New American Security
Archer Strategic Consulting
Episode: Are We Ready? | America's Next Battlefield, With Thomas Shugart
Matt Waxman
Adjunct Senior Fellow for Law and Foreign Policy at the Council on Foreign Relations and a Professor of Law at Columbia University.
Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: The Legality of Trump's Drug-Boat Strikes, With Matthew Waxman
Roxanna Vigil
International Affairs Fellow in National Security
Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: Brewing Troubles in Colombia, With Roxanna Vigil
Stephen Walt
Robert and Renée Belfer Professor of International Affairs at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government
Harvard University
Episode: A New U.S. Grand Strategy: The Case for a Realist Foreign Policy, With Stephen Walt

Host

Jim Lindsay
Host of The President's Inbox

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • 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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    1855LGC
    United States21 days ago
  • Normalization

    You’re normalizing Trump’s insanity.

    Trump strategy is preemptive surrender.

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    thePeacePirate
    United Statesa month 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 States3 months ago
  • Try actually finding experts

    The so called experts either are ignorant or intentionally lie

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    This Ken
    United States3 months ago
  • J. Lindsay’s Bias

    The Council on Foreign Relations claims to be a non-political policy organization, but James Lindsay’s persistent anti-Israel questioning—despite pushback from guests—reveals clear bias. His repetitive, childlike insistence has undermined the podcast’s quality. Lindsay must address his prejudice.

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    Amexgirl
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

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The podcast features informative and engaging discussions with expert guests.
Opinions vary, with some listeners critiquing perceived biases in discussions.
Listeners appreciate the in-depth analysis of complex geopolitical issues.
The host is praised for guiding insightful dialogues on foreign policy.
Feedback indicates a desire for longer episodes to explore topics more thoroughly.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Listener Mailbag: 2025 in Review, With Carla Anne Robbins and Matthias Matthijs
Q: Does the Trump administration have any sort of policy toward Africa?
Blocking people from coming in, downgrading the Africa command, and when they do talk about Africa, it is limited and economically focused.
Listener Mailbag: 2025 in Review, With Carla Anne Robbins and Matthias Matthijs
Q: Do they actually believe it?
No. I suspect they don't. Even I think this is whistling in the dark.
Are We Ready? | America’s Crumbling Defense Industrial Base, With Kathleen Hicks
Q: How do we get from being the arsenal of democracy to discovering supply chain vulnerabilities?
Hicks highlights that decisions made since the Cold War led to a neglect of the defense industrial base, and shifts in global supply chains have compounded these challenges.
Are We Ready? | America’s Crumbling Defense Industrial Base, With Kathleen Hicks
Q: Can you help me understand what we mean by the term Defense Industrial Base?
Kathleen Hicks explains that the Defense Industrial Base reflects the broader industrial base, focusing on operational needs specific to the Defense Department, and discusses the importance of transitioning to commercial sector solutions for defense.
Are We Ready? | Trump’s National Security Strategy, With Rebecca Lissner
Q: What does the administration's complaint against the EU entail?
The critique has to do with economic stagnation attributed to over-regulation, migration seen as a threat to civilizational identity, and censorship of far-right political movements.

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Each episode focuses on critical foreign policy challenges confronting the United States, featuring discussions that span a range of international relations topics. Notable themes include U.S.-China relations, military innovations, the implications of AI and technology on national security, and contemporary geopolitical tensions, particularly in regions like Ukraine, the Middle East, and Latin America. The format often includes expert guests from various relevant fields, providing listeners with diverse perspectives and in-depth analysis. The podcast stands out for its emphasis on well-researched insights and its direct engagement with pressing global issues.

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1. Will Freeman
2. Kathleen Hicks
3. Jonathan Hillman
4. Chris McGuire
5. Michael Horowitz
6. Thomas Shugart
7. Matt Waxman
8. Roxanna Vigil

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