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Unclear and Present Danger

Jamelle Bouie and John Ganz
Mission: Impossible
A Time To Kill
Nuclear Weapons
Post-Cold War Era
Nixon
City Hall
CIA
Tom Cruise
Brian De Palma
Johnny Mnemonic
John Grisham
Capital Punishment
Clinton Presidency
Racism
New South
Broken Arrow
Executive Decision
Fail Safe
Courage Under Fire
Watergate

New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie and freelance writer John Ganz delve into the world of 90s post-Cold War thrillers with Unclear and Present Danger, a podcast that explores America in an age of transition to lone superpower, at once triumphant and unsure of its role in the world.

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On this week’s episode of Unclear and Present Danger, Jamelle and John watched Paul Verhoeven’s 1997 science-fiction action thriller Starship Troopers, starring Casper Van Dien, Dina Meyers, Denise Richards, Jake Busey, Neil Patrick Harris, Michael I... more

On this week’s episode of Unclear and Present Danger, Jamelle and John watched Red Corner, a 1997 legal thriller directed by Jon Avnet and starring Richard Gere, Bai Ling, Bradley Whitford and Peter Donat.In Red Corner, Richard Gere plays Jack Moore,... more

On this week’s episode of Unclear and Present Danger, Jamelle and John watched Hostile Waters, a 1997 made-for-TV movie directed by David Drury and starring Rutger Hauer, Martin Sheen and Max von Sydow. Hostile Waters — based on a real-life incident,... more

On this week’s episode of Unclear and Present Danger, Jamelle and John watched The Assignment, a 1997 political thriller directed by Christian Duguay and starring Aidan Quinn, Donald Sutherland and Ben Kingsley.In The Assignment, Aidan Quinn plays An... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Duss
Former foreign policy advisor to Bernie Sanders, affiliated with the Center for International Policy
Center for International Policy
Episode: Enemy of the State
Max Read
Proprietor of the Max Read Substack
Substack
Episode: Air Force One
Laura Hudson
Writer and editor who formerly worked at Wired and The Verge
Wired, The Verge
Episode: Hackers (feat. Laura Hudson)
Nick Wiger
Host of Doughboys and Get Played
Doughboys
Episode: Executive Decision (feat. Nick Wiger)
Tony Gilroy
Writer and director known for his work on the Bourne films, Michael Clayton and the recent Star Wars series Andor.
Episode: Crimson Tide (feat. Tony Gilroy)
Beverly Gage
Professor of history at Yale and author of 'G-Man, J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century'
Yale University
Episode: J. Edgar (feat. Beverly Gage)
Nicole Hemmer
Associate professor of history and director of the Rogers Center for the American Presidency
Vanderbilt University
Episode: Nixon (feat. Nicole Hemmer)

Hosts

Jamelle Bouie
Columnist with the New York Times opinion section and host for Unclear and Present Danger, who provides insights into politics and culture, especially through the lens of film.
John Ganz
Freelance writer and author, known for insightful commentary and engaging discussion on political and cultural issues, particularly in film.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • Informative and entertaining

    I love it but especially John Ganz’s riffs and pithy summarizations of obscure moments in history and politics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dfm1969
    United States2 months ago
  • The Assignment

    Only Jamelle’s audio was included in the podcast. Long chunks of dead air. Corrected podcast being released soon?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    sfager
    United States3 months ago
  • Talk Back

    The greatest compliment I can give is that I want to be in on these conversations- I honestly am talking to my phone on a regular basis listening to this. Absolutely great.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fantasticsin
    United States3 months ago
  • Love it

    Great podcast. I could listen to Jamelle and John cover any topic. It’s been fun to rewatch old favorites and discover new-to-me films as I listen along. Entertainment, the art of film, history, and geopolitics rolled into one.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ethangy725
    United States4 months ago
  • A fun show about politics, history and filmmaking

    This is a fantastic podcast for folks who want to explore how politics and culture influence each other. Jamelle and John are knowledgeable about a wide range of history and bring interesting context and insight to each film discussed. A must listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CBrink2666
    Australia4 months ago

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Many find the mix of commentary on nostalgia and cultural critique highly engaging.
Listeners appreciate the insightful analyses that weave together films and 90s political context.
Some listeners express frustration with how one of the hosts dominates conversations, which detracts from the overall listening experience.
A recurring theme is the hosts' ability to provoke thought about contemporary issues through the lens of films from their youth.

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Apple Podcasts
#200
United States/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#186
Canada/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#189
Australia/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#93
Singapore/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#146
Ireland/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#156
Israel/TV & Film

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Crimson Tide (feat. Tony Gilroy)
Q: When you were doing research for Andor, were you reading or revisiting history about European revolutions?
Yes, I've been studying revolutions throughout history, including the French and Russian Revolutions, and it has shaped my approach to storytelling.

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What is Unclear and Present Danger about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content primarily navigates through the landscape of 1990s thrillers, analyzing how these movies reflect and critique the political and cultural climate of the post-Cold War era. The discussions often highlight themes such as American militarism, political power dynamics, and societal attitudes during this transitional time. Through a combination of insightful analysis and personal nostalgia, the hosts examine not only the films themselves but also their implications on contemporary issues, thus enriching the audience's understanding of both the art of filmmaking and its broader historical context. The podcast features engaging dialogues that intertwine entertainment with serious discussions about politics, culture, and history, making ... more

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