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“among the war on the rocks groups net assessment is surely the best. The 3 hosts balance each other greatly, with Melanie Marlowe being the most outspoken (in a good way). They are all very qualified, educated, and concise in their info, plus they’re also funny which helps lol. Recommend to any...”Read full review »
Nathanfootball17 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/24
“From a topic Melanie raised in this podcast as a US general public natsec nerd, I heartily agree with her point that the US public needs more explaining on the Pentagon budget and primary contractors. For a Robert Gates "Let's have the Pentagon do more and smarter" push, the US public...”Read full review »
enelsonpa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/12/23
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“I have to say first of all that I love the show—each person has their own unique and thoughtful take on relevant geopolitical events (even if it’s not the hot topic of the moment).
The other thing I have to say: this is NOT a twice-a-month show. This is barely a once-a-month show at this point,...”Read full review »
MToyBoy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/29/23
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“Although I’m very interested in the topics, episodes are very hard to listen to as Melanie monopolizes the conversation and is fairly closed-minded and ideologically driven”
US BL via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/11/23
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“I just finished listening to the Better Burden Sharing with Allies episode, and I have to say Melanie deserves a lot of praise. Her insights and honesty are refreshing. I appreciate that she speaks her mind and isn’t afraid to tell it like it is… but overall another great episode from everyone.”
travelguy912 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/11/23
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“This podcast is my happy place.”
Dianaa 7 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/28/23
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“I’ve enjoyed most of the WOTR podcast series and other national security podcasts, but I’ve found the Net Assessment quality has fallen off over the past year. It does bring in new or different articles that I may miss or pass over, so there’s value to listening.
What I’m missing, or noticing,...”Read full review »
TheNixonTapes via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/28/23
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“Most of the analysis is misplaced. I have no problem with a conflicting point of view. But, the delivery is amateurish. The constant stepping all over each other to make a point really needs to end. And, the points of view on today’s topic are errant. Simply put, Japan is prohibited from...”Read full review »
Realist Marine 1998 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/22/22
“I usually enjoy this podcast but the most recent episode (NDS) felt like slow drip, cable news torture. Zack loathes capitalization of common nouns, and Melanie wants detailed classified information in an unclassified, high-level strategy document (while also admitting she knows better). We got...”Read full review »
Little Pabs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/25/22
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“Podcast episodes are very insightful, but the latest episode on the National Defense Strategy was a bit too much of an earful, stress-inducing with the raised voices and the fast-paced talking. Also, the interruptions and the speaking-before-thinking resulting in lots of pauses and “um’s” and...”Read full review »
aspiring FSO via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/22/22
“The hosts cover great topics and discuss articles I have missed. Even though the hosts come from different organisations that have different policy positions, it the discussion never devolves into taking political sides, à la “Crossfire.” Not an easy feat!”
oconnorcf via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/22
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“Melanie interrupts too much, otherwise great.”
murphfff via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/22
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“Listened to a couple of podcasts before it became apparent that this group likes very much likes to nit pick and armchair quarterback every little thing. It’s exhausting and not enlightening at all. If you like to hear people get off on their own opinions, you’re in the right place.”
LtGenInterest via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/28/22
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“This is the one podcast that I ensure I never miss weekly. Please never stop posting. Indispensable for anyone involved in national security at any level.
Edit: Two weeks between episodes is just too much to bear. There must be more.”
NPA15 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/28/22
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“Really great in-depth discussions”
notawoman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/11/22
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“Thoughtful, measured and informed. If you’re serious about understanding defense and strategic policy within the realm of the feasible, this is a must-listen.”
So retired via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/08/22
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“Good show for updates on modern military and national defense issues.
Thoughts on if Russian reticence to use fixed wing aircraft in contested airspace due to a concern on the potential impact of losses on Russian weapons sales?”
JS. ! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/06/22
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“I listen regularly to Net Assessment; but, it’s become abundantly clear that these hosts exist only in a reality of think tanks and the DC Beltway. Furthermore, their myopic perspective is limited to defense and international relations and disregards the full range of issues in the American...”Read full review »
Okaystatejay via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/22
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“I listen to approximately 30 hours of podcasts each week including some I pay for. Out of all the shows I listen to, this is consistently in my top two. With their timely analysis of world events, I come away from each show with more questions to ask than before I listened. My only regret is not...”Read full review »
James Maxy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/19/22
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“Absolutely love this show. The topics are timely. The analysis is incredibly insightful. And most of all, I love the hosts. Their dynamic makes this show so enjoyable to listen to.”
mellow kel via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/07/22
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“Speaking as someone who is sick of the democracy talk. The reason why people don’t like that term is that is comes off as a lie. People who watch what the “Democracy” politicians do instead of what they say understand that they don’t care about democracy or liberalism. Democracy is rule as...”Read full review »
a1 stake suace via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/10/22
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“Chris’s transformation from libertarian Kato guy to Biden hack has been very interesting to watch. What a hilarious transformation. For instance, he bemoans 1/6 because there’s a “large segment of the population that the President is illegitimate”….. And that it’s bad because it effects Biden’s...”Read full review »
hendena68 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/09/22
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“Great show, love the hosts, format, and articles they review/debate/discuss. I left the military 5+ years ago but this show keeps me in the loop of foreign policy/national defense issues and makes me a better informed citizen. One of the best (and my personal most listened-to) of the many great...”Read full review »
wsulliv via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/24/22
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“usually love listening to the podcast the participants are clearly left leaning however when it comes to foreign policy couldn’t enjoy the conversation more. However for someone to say “are 20,000 gun deaths a year not enough to ask questions” is incredibly disingenuous, to say that as a caveat...”Read full review »
Cb2759:4 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/17/22
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“Great podcast. Enjoy tuning in each week. I disagree with the reviews claiming this podcast is “anti-conservative.” They were clearly written by some very far right people. I find the conversation to be very centrist in nature. If you came here looking for Fox News, move along.”
dhof925 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/12/22
“Unprofessional doesn’t even begin to describe it.”
jmrupert via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/11/22
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“Great show. Great team. Great banter. But please stop confirming statements with “Right”!!!!!!”
jamesm1912 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/11/22
“Would be nice to have someone contribute a worldview that isn’t lock-step with establishment. The bashing of opposing view points and ranting of personal political beliefs is also uncalled for and brings into question the legitimacy of points being made.”
Shelton Tillery via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/05/22
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“Excellent inside analysis, though I no they spend too much time on grievances and atta-people. But I’m grateful to have stumbled upon this.”
talkhead via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/22
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“This is a must listen for anyone in the national security community.”
Atward via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/22/22
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“Often missing facts and evidence. Not reflective of balanced writing from WOTR.”
Catch22_intherye via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/07/22
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“If you’re working in a defense-related field, this hits the mark. The topics are timely and the discussions are fact-based and interesting. Stick around for the airing of the grievances and the shoutouts!”
jdthorne96 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/05/22
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“The Richard Hass interview gave a great perspective on the role of diplomacy in recent times and into the future. Considered thought rather than polemic, being prepared to be critical of the US domestic situation, yet still able to suggest positive options in the approaching challenges. There is...”Read full review »
Dr?Strangelove via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/28/21
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“Clearly anti-conservative and one sided. The moderators draw conclusions based on opinion without evidence and facts. Great format and idea tarnished by bias. Too bad.”
Jetz1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/25/21
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“The hosts of the podcast highlight all aspects of war, intelligence and more in this can’t miss podcast! The hosts and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!”
malfoxley via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/20/21
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“I enjoy this podcast, but please get rid of the small talk at the beginning of each episode (do that before you start recording, or edit it out). I really don’t understand the point of it, other than maybe to illustrate that the co-hosts are real humans to anyone dumb enough to not realize that...”Read full review »
WchBlok via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/10/21
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“For once, I would like to find a podcast that talks about foreign policy that actually supports different political parties. The host are all vehemently anti-conservative and the show lacks credibility because of it. It’s almost like MSNBC. I listen to the show to see what the liberal realist,...”Read full review »
Jon 802 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/29/21
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“Zach, Melanie, and Chris (the typical hosts), are excellent. Both the topics they choose and the depth they go into in analyzing and arguing their positions amongst one another are remarkably thorough and engaging. My eyes don’t glaze over at any time within an episode. Refreshingly, they are...”Read full review »
Agrianian Peltast via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/04/21
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“Crew, I am a Marine who recently returned from the Kabul evacuation. I’m interested in sending you a response to your recent Afghanistan episode via email. Do you have an email address for the show?”
Mark12345! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/31/21
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“The bombastic criticism of the current US POUS and Secretary of Defense was unfair, ill informed and totally uncalled for while resembling Fox and Friends.”
Ranger WWB via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/11/21
“I really enjoy the podcast. Interesting subjects, quality banter, curated well and keeps my attention all the way through. Of course I might not agree with everything, but I enjoy the varying points of view.”
DaveWayneW via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/25/21
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“Discussion of defense issues - 5 stars. Interesting, informative, expands my understanding.
When they wander into domestic politics, the discussion heads directly into the conventional wisdom that you can get anywhere - 1 star is generous on this side.”
Wile E Coyote, Super Genius via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/18/21
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