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“Often the beltway smugness & holier than thou smirk ruins the often quality factual discussions about policy & natsec. Their treatment (like many others) of the ludicrous allegations abt Fani Willis especially not good — it has always been clear that it was a huge stretch that the GA...”Read full review »
CaityC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/24/24
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“The discussion of the Georgia mess is a mess. Just another in the long list of special Lawfare people displaying how special they are and how dull the rest of us are. The difference here is the first time I’ve heard them hold forth on a topic with race involved. Ouch, they didn’t do well. I think...”Read full review »
sfncar via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/23/24
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“I love Lawfare for its ultra-granular take on complex political issues. Maybe it’s unsurprising then I rather dislike the rambling, generalist approach of Rational Security, which feels like a more centrist, much less hip version of Pod Save America. Like many of these newsroom hangout shows,...”Read full review »
gpherson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/11/24
“This podcast wastes a lot of time with Quinta laughing about things that aren’t funny and the whole crew talking about their personal lives.”
Sydney MW via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/11/24
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“Why bother having a specialist or expert in a field come on for Scott to talk over them as if he knows more about the topic every time.
It’s condescending and doesn’t elaborate on the topic beyond platforming his own opinions.
Unsubbed.”
pdthorn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/14/23
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“Molly Reynolds is an insightful analyst? Her constant use of the interrogative declarative makes her difficult to listen to?”
Philip1085 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/30/23
“Excellent, measured discussion of the issues by Scott, Benjamin & Quinta in terms of background, current situation & potential future impact. However Alan’s readiness to commit war crimes is shocking to me — as well as his naive & emotional perceptions about the issue. Unworthy of the...”Read full review »
Caity Cee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/12/23
“The national/international security angle of this show naturally helps contextualize the So What of many current events. The hosts don't always agree, making for a more lively discussion. Good selection of guests. And I live for the occasional, deliciously heartfelt "I dunno, man"...”Read full review »
BellevueLiz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/09/23
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“Quinta is uncharismatic and too far left to listen to. Makes me sad to say, but have finally unsubscribed to the pod. It’s become to boring and just a liberal crying match.”
JackPink via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/30/23
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“First off I absolutely love rational security! I have nothing but high praise for the content, the expanded context of the issues involved and the way the hosts interact and present the topics.
My only issue with the show is that none of the hosts are balanced in volume relative to each other....”Read full review »
Flying Banshee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/20/23
“The podcast’s content makes a lie of its title. Quinta’s heroic efforts aside, this is a depressing insight into Beltway think tanks and of legal academia. I have a suggestion. I’m writing this on April 18th after one of the worst weeks for democracy in US history (the return of Jim Crow to...”Read full review »
MBelderson via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/15/23
“Ben, Tamara and Shane, Susan in absentia,
You've kept us sane for years, the rational component of your podcast.
Where's the Scotch?
3/16/2023 Update Ok, it's not a total fail, but I changed my rating from a 5 to a 4.
Correction of no consequence: McCarthy was elected Speaker of the...”Read full review »
Beach chik via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/16/23
“I love this podcast. On a show, they discussed the DOE report of their “low-confidence” assessment that the origins of COVID-19 was a Chinese lab leak. Names escape me, but two hosts argued the virtue of actually knowing/understanding the leak, wile a third played “devils-advocate” for each side....”Read full review »
Dhbggvjydchjk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/23
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“Used to love the first version of RS. Ben Wittes, Shane Harris and Tammy were the best. I can't connect with the new hosts very much, sometimes they feel obnoxious and speak like spoiled rich kids. The show is OK but these days I mostly skip it.”Read full review »
JennyMdUsa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/10/23
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“Informative and educational, though the hosts have striking knowledge gaps about Africa and its geopolitics. I’m not sure how discussion and understanding of American national security can be complete or credible with this obvious blind spot obscuring an entire continent -especially one where...”Read full review »
DMedw via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/26/23
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“This is an important podcast and is critical for a deep understanding of current events. At times, however, the conversation is so bloodless it feels like a graduate school example of what dialectics is. On the other hand, the titles are too cute and often inscrutable, and the intro is too...”Read full review »
PerryBorenstein via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/19/22
“Besides good infos and insights into matters federal and events current, this is the only podcast that lets me use the playback speed control on my phone so that I can understand S.R. Anderson when he simultaneously speaks very rapidly and very softly. No one can swallow details like Mr....”Read full review »
stvj.IN via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/31/22
“Why must I constantly raise and lower the volume depending on who’s speaking? Very provoking and ruins my enjoyment of the show. You can fix this.”
Christine_on_16 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/24/22
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“I look forward to the development of the team for 2.0.
Update: what a great team, still slightly snarky, but still thoughtful! Thank you for keeping the show going!”
PR 3672 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/17/22
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“Scott talks so long without taking a breath, I can’t concentrate on what he’s actually saying.
BREATHE Scott!!!”
Codybroken via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/21/22
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“I've listened to maybe two episodes since Benjamin, his wife, and Shane left the podcast. Please think about at least asking Shane back.”Read full review »
Dragonwings121 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/08/22
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“Stop trying to be funny - it’s killing the show.
The topic and content are good.
Be yourselves; stop trying to be the old show - obviously it’s not your style.”
Joe Schmoh via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
06/09/22
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“Just a quick thank you for your thoughtful, respectful and thorough conversations. Also I would like to agree with Alan, Willow was an amazing video!”
"Suburban Housewife" via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/02/22
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“What made the first incarnation of Rational Security so successful for me was the diversity of interests, opinions, background, and style that each panelist brought to the table—it felt inviting and warm, like even those of us without national security expertise were welcome to join the...”Read full review »
carrie5654 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/27/22
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“This podcast has become so cringe”
xiangzi18 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/27/22
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“Are facial contortions audible?
Yes. Indeed they are.
And their presence in the podcast reflects how the spirited discussion brings out a variety of challenging perspectives that each enriches my own. Appreciated.”
Jackifus via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/20/22
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“Good content and discussion, but, like, and I mean, like, this as constructive as possible, but like, I hope law school, like, hopes Jacob to, like, drop the likes.”
MalinoisGuy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/13/22
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“Enjoying 2.0 so far, but could not finish the “Almaty too Hotty” episode due to the glaring absence of expertise on Russia and Central Asia. I understand that not everyone is familiar with CSTO or where to find Kazakhstan on a map, but plenty of people are. Next time you discuss Russia, please...”Read full review »
LieutenantLazybones via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/16/22
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“Hands down, the most rational of all the security podcasts 😉”
Kel-nage via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/06/22
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“The new crew is obviously a very bright group, but Scott and Alan are speaking too quickly to follow. Like the disclaimers at the end of a pharmaceutical advertisement, words are clipped off in order to stuff as many as possible into a limited time. Professionalism for radio, and now podcast,...”Read full review »
womanbyherradio via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/26/21
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“Losing one of my favorite podcasts was upsetting, but gaining a new favorite podcast made it a little easier. I’m still expecting Shane to greet me after the intro, but I’m getting used to the change. I’m looking forward to how the new crew makes this pod their own!”
E. Carroll via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/04/21
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“I have been a long time listener and supporter of RationalSecurity, but am questioning keeping it on my podcast list. Scott loves to hear himself talk, but I don’t. This morning, on the Nuclear episode, he even started mansplaining Quinta about the Havana Syndrome. And when he is waxing on, Scott...”Read full review »
cathy laura via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/04/21
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“I’ve been listening since nearly the beginning, and grew accustomed to the old gang. When it was announced they were shutting their doors, I was genuinely sad. It felt like loosing a friend.
Then Ben announced there would be a 2.0, and I got excited again. It’s been a few weeks now and the hosts...”Read full review »
General Peepers via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/21
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“It's getting more causal and fun each time, 2.0 team, keep up the good work.
Most importantly, just want to make sure we all appreciate how much Bryce's voice sounds like Ken Burns.”Read full review »
Emmabates via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/09/21
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“Great conversations with smart people. What could be better?”
Solid Chocolate Bunny via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/25/21
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“This continues to be a great show. Keep it up.”
StGEvelyn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/24/21
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