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“Long-time listener, first-time caller (reviewer). Podcasts appear to be enjoying something of a revival at the moment, following the first 'wave' when iPods and MP3 players became commonplace around a decade ago. As a result, the field is somewhat crowded now, but the ECFR podcast stands tall among those that you need to pay attention to.
Leonard, as the regular host, does an excellent job of setting the agenda and leading the informed discussions. The guests are always knowledgeable and provide in-depth analysis without waffling on - a seemingly rare skill. The 30(ish!) minute length is ideal for being informative without ever dragging on, and never consumes too much of your time - important when everybody has multiple podcasts to fit into their busy schedule.
Moreover, there are few competitors out there for MLW30M in terms of providing wide-ranging coverage of European politics - both domestic and international - thus the podcast fills an important gap in the market. The disussions are always well pitched and introdued in a clear manner, meaning that anybody from those with a passing interest in European politics to ivory-tower-dwelling geeks (like myself) to policy wonks will find the conversations accessible and worthwhile.
As someone teaching a course in transatlantic relations at a US instiution, I now assign MLW30M as required listening for students to ensure they are familiar with contemporary issues and capable of discussing them in class.
The recent 'End of the World' series was a great addition, too - and well-worth checking out if you haven't. I'd be keen to hear more of these types of podcasts in the future, preferably in parallel with the regular programme.”Read full review »
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United States of America ·
09/20/17
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“After discovering the podcast a few weeks ago, it has earned a place in my regular rotation. I've quite pleased with the guests, the host, the topics chosen, etc. Perfect for anyone who wants to consume more IR and current affairs podcasts - and one of the only ones I've found in English...”Read full review »
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United States of America ·
08/05/17
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Canada ·
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