
The world is accelerating. How do you separate the signal from the noise? Headlines tell you what happened; "This Week Explained" reveals why it matters and what happens next. This is the essential weekly briefing for leaders, policymakers, and professionals who need to see around the corner. Join Kervin and Tiana as they go beyond the surface-level news to dissect the strategic calculations, econ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 238 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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The CIA flies to Moscow, US strikes hit Iran, and Washington and Beijing purge their military commands. We break down a volatile week in global security.
Global security architectures are fracturing under the weight of static fronts and shifting al... more
No missiles fired this week, yet it may be the most dangerous one this year. Fuel shortages, a quiet standoff, and NATO's eastern flank collide. The front line in Ukraine barely moved this week, and that's exactly why it matters. Both militaries have... more
Talks stalled and tankers burned. U.S. strikes on Iran paused Saturday night, and the Houthis floated a toll on twelve percent of world trade.
The negotiating tables are quiet and the sea lanes are not. Russia's largest Black Sea oil terminal goes d... more
Two American soldiers are dead, Hormuz is closed, and Kyiv's government is in crisis. Plus why the election speech didn't match its own documents.
The ceasefire with Iran is dead, and two American families are receiving folded flags. Ukraine just ha... more
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Must listen if you want to learn more on the geopolitics front, and more importantly, how it affects us here in the U.S.
Great show. Level headed and as unbiased as possible.
Very informative, balanced and non-ideological. I love that they differentiate between their options and analysis
The info is pretty good, but doesn’t flow and makes it a tough listen. The female host’s comments aren’t helpful and digresses so much, it’s difficult to follow. Her editorial snarky comments combined with her laugh and voice modulation (audio engineering maybe?) makes it difficult to listen to and quite frankly, hard to take her seriously. It would be a more effective pod if it was just a monologue with guests occasionally. Also need to know more about their background (quick google and couldn’... more
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Two host dynamic, data-driven geopolitical briefings that dissect global events through economic, military, and strategic lenses. Episodes frequently cover energy flows, sanctions, diplomacy, and alliance shifts with a focus on what it means for leaders and decision-makers. A notable strength is the tight, host-led analysis that connects developments across regions (Europe, Middle East, Asia, and the Western Hemisphere) to broader incentives and outcomes, often highlighting timing, leverage, and governance challenges. The show stands out for treating geopolitics as a systems problem, offering practical takeaways for professionals evaluating risk, policy, and market implications. Potential listeners who want succinct, high-signal context wit... more
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