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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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Recent Guests

Phil Klay
Novelist and professor at Fairfield University, veteran of the Marine Corps
Fairfield University
Episode: On Spectacles of Cruelty
Ben Makuch
Reporter for The New Republic
The New Republic
Episode: Google’s Former CEO Is Dancing in Ukraine
Sven Beckert
Historian specializing in economic history and author of Capitalism: A Global History
Episode: ‘Capitalism Is a Series of Regime Changes’
Ben Buchanan
Dimitri Alperovitch Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies, and former Special Advisor for AI in the Biden White House.
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: The US Government’s AI Grand Bargain
Michael Beckley
Professor at Tufts University specializing in U.S.-China relations and power dynamics
Tufts University
Episode: Learning to Love the Stagnant Order
Lucas Kemp
Researcher at the University of Cambridge focusing on existential risks.
University of Cambridge, Centre for the Study of Existential Risk
Episode: ‘Goliath’s Curse’ and the Surprising Benefits of Societal Collapse
John Quiñones
ABC special correspondent and host of the podcast 'Vanished'
ABC
Episode: Vanessa Guillén and the Importance of Speaking Up
Michael Senters
PhD candidate at Virginia Tech researching online culture and its impacts on politics.
Virginia Tech
Episode: Assassinations Are Shitposts Now
Caroline Fraser
Author of "Murderland: Crime and Bloodlust in the Time of Serial Killers"
Episode: Traveling America’s ‘Murderland’

Hosts

Matthew Gault
Host of discussions surrounding military and geopolitical implications; often provides historical context in conversations about current conflicts.
Jason Fields
Co-host focusing on military ethics and the sociopolitical landscape regarding conflict; engages with a variety of guests to provide multi-faceted insights.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • Important podcast

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

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    5
    stapert
    United States3 months 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    HouseHeredia
    United Statesa year ago
  • Jason Fields is a genocide supporter

    Respect to Matthew for coming around but Jason is clearly on the side of Netanyahu and genocide. I’m from a very proud tradition opposed unconditionally to genocide. My grandfather and grand uncle BOTH liberated concentration camps (Bergen-Belsen and Dachau respectively) and they would be ashamed to see what’s happening today in Palestine. Matthew, ditch the dead weight and find a cohost or medium with someone who is morally and intellectually your peer.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    sdf222cjff
    Canadaa year ago
  • Shameful Zionist Propaganda

    Found this podcast after the host was a guest on Something Rotten, this is at the same level as CNN and Fox News, truly shameful to be inviting on deniers of the worst genocide in recent history

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    PokeyLittleFlabBiscuit
    United Statesa year ago
  • Flattens the people they talk about

    The hosts have an embarrassingly limited understanding of the Middle East and their biases lead them to flattening Arabs into simply "doing the bidding of Iran" rather than having their own agency.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    stkleebs
    United Statesa year ago

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Talking Points

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On Spectacles of Cruelty
Q: Do you feel that this spectacle of violence is changing you or affecting you?
Yes, it's hard to see the violence we witness in the media and not feel a sense of anger and concern for the moral direction of the country.
The US Government’s AI Grand Bargain
Q: What are the challenges that AI is facing?
The AI industry faces significant challenges around power requirements and the need for government support in infrastructure development.
The US Government’s AI Grand Bargain
Q: How does one become an AI expert at that level?
Ben Buchanan discusses his path through cyber operations and academia, earning a Ph.D. and engaging with AI before joining the Biden administration.
‘Goliath’s Curse’ and the Surprising Benefits of Societal Collapse
Q: Why does one become interested in the study of existential risks?
By having a deep desire to address significant global issues and understanding the risks involved.
Vanessa Guillén and the Importance of Speaking Up
Q: What do you make of that?
There were troublesome issues at the base, with a high number of military-related deaths and suicides.

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Engaging in meaningful discussions surrounding global conflicts and military engagements, each episode examines pressing issues with a critical lens. Guests range from academics to military experts, focusing predominantly on topics such as national security, the implications of AI in warfare, the complexities of U.S.-China relations, and historical narratives of conflict. The insights provided not only illuminate contemporary events but also delve into the historical context that shapes today's geopolitical landscape, fostering an understanding of how past events inform current societal conditions and military strategies. This podcast stands out for its blend of rigorous analysis and personal narratives that connect historical events to pre... more

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