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Conversations about conflict on an angry planet. Created, produced, and hosted by Matthew Gault and Jason Fields

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The world’s great military powers seem to have forgotten how to end wars. The traditional Clausewitzian model of armed conflict sees war as an expression of political power. It’s about using military might to extract concessions from an opponent. But... more

Air Force Secretary Troy Meink casually dropped the news that America had space-based weapons during the keynote address at a cyber conference. “We are increasing readiness against existing threats, and the United States has on-orbit space control we... more

A lot of people are afraid right now. I’ve lost track of the times OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta have announced they lost control of their AI. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei wants to “pace the frontier” and Bill Gates is warning there’s a non-zero chance t... more

Journalist Jasper Craven joins the show today to talk about his new book God Forgives, Brothers Don’t. The book is a deep dive into the history of the American military academy and how it has shaped the country’s conception of manhood. Craven’s inves... more

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Recent Guests

Sam Winter-Levy
Senior fellow studying technology and international affairs at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
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Bleddyn Bowen
Associate professor of astropolitics and co-director of the Space Research Centre at Durham University
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Cameron Hunter
Researcher at the University of Copenhagen specializing in U.S.-China competition in nuclear arms and outer space
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Episode: Dreams of War in Space
Eryk Salvaggio
Gates Scholar at the University of Cambridge, affiliated researcher at the Max Planck Institute's Machine Visual Culture Research Group
University of Cambridge and Max Planck Institute
Episode: Human Decisions Are Behind Every ‘Rogue’ AI
Jasper Craven
Author of God Forgives, Brothers Don't, The Long March of Military Education, The Making of American Manhood
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Episode: The Cult of the American Military Academy
Robert Pape
Professor at the University of Chicago, expert on air power and coercion
University of Chicago
Episode: Iran Won Because America Is Stuck in the ‘Smart Bomb Trap’
Mahsa Alimardani
Associate Director for Technology, Threats and Opportunities at Witness
Witness
Episode: Navigating Reality and War During the Age of AI Propaganda
Jonathan Cheng
Wall Street Journal China bureau chief
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Muhannad Seloom
Assistant professor in international politics and security
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Episode: Making the Case America Was Winning in Iran

Hosts

Matthew Gault
Host and producer with a focus on conflict, military history, and technology in warfare.
Jason Fields
Co-host and co-creator with coverage of international security, politics, and historical analysis.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • Used to be a decent listen

    What happened? This show has gotten more and more political with each passing year. It’s not even listenable anymore. Unfollow.

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    njsteve27
    United States5 months ago
  • Disappointing -Polar War

    Someone recommended this podcast so I checked it out but found the conversation rambling and the interviewer underprepared.

    First episode I ever heard, and won’t be coming back bc it just doesn’t compete with stronger hosts.

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    Certaminis Princeps
    United States9 months ago
  • 1st stage grief Planet

    This show is probably a good gym listen if you work in DC and want to sound smart at parties.

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    I can’t fix B/R
    United States9 months ago
  • Important podcast

    Topical, insightful, fearless deep dives into important issues of war, conflict, violence, and society.

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    stapert
    United Statesa year ago
  • Show is leaving the reservation of reality

    I used to enjoy the show for years but going off the deep end. “Welcome to the nerd reich” is a perfect example and show is in need of moderate/centrist assessment to bring it back to reality or tether it to sanity.

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Why Wars Never End
Q: What role do nuclear weapons play in a situation like the war in Ukraine?
Nuclear threats are part of coercive bargaining: they signal resolve and seek to make opponents soften their terms. The West must take the risks seriously without automatically backing down, since doing so could reward repeated threats. AI-enabled tracking of nuclear forces could also undermine deterrence.
Why Wars Never End
Q: Why do we keep hearing about unconditional victory, and is unconditional surrender required to end a war?
Winter-Levy says modern states almost always retain the capacity to resist. Wars therefore end through negotiated settlements, with military force used to create leverage and bring opponents to terms.
Dreams of War in Space
Q: Can we walk through the very basics of how space supports conflict on the ground?
The guests describe satellite navigation, communications and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance as essential support for military operations, including targeting, early warning and coordination.
Dreams of War in Space
Q: Do we believe this? Is this, do we think that this is true?
Bowen says he has no reason to doubt the announcement, and that the vague description could refer to several counter-space capabilities. He thinks electronic warfare, such as jamming, is the likely explanation.
Human Decisions Are Behind Every ‘Rogue’ AI
Q: What should be the guiding framework for accountability—intentionality or design?
Both perspectives are needed; the analysis should consider intentional stance and design stance to understand mechanisms, safeguards, and human decision-making that shape AI outcomes.

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