Reviews
“This ‘interview’ was really terrible. Not a single critical question about your own point of view! Why did people vote for Trump? Because he recognises what ordinary people want and need. Try assessing where your assessments are or maybe so wide of the expectations of USA citizens.”
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South Africa ·
11/12/24
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“I always find this podcast informative and thought-provoking.”
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Great Britain ·
09/28/24
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“The time spent on listening to this weekly podcast is always worthwhile. New perspectives and more in depth discussions on international affairs”
nudantoch via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
08/24/24
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“This is a weekly must listen for me.
A balanced, intelligent, and thorough deep dive into a topical subject.
Thank you Gideon and the team”
xdefxdefx via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/22/24
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“Célia Belin was a poor choice of commentator. The French politologue are part of France’s problem and are unlikely to provide a neutral, differentiated opinion.”
An Adult listener via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
06/15/24
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“Thank you for a timely and explanatory episode. Really interesting to get an understanding of the Meloni success. Well done 👍”
Crimebrook via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/09/24
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“Gideon I love listening to your interviews- so insightful and in large part it’s thanks to your exceptional insight. I rarely miss an episode”
BatchNicholson via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/07/24
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“This is my favourite podcast out there! Each conversation is so succinct and the guests are very articulate. It’s the complete opposite of our current Twitter news culture, without straying into being boring or full of waffle. I always learn a lot! Definitely recommend a listen.”
Tara Ned via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/23/24
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“It’s concise, it’s considered, always topical. You walk away with a grasp of the issues, the benefit of Gideon’s thoughtful questioning and access to leading commentators. Brilliant.”
Bravo Daily team! via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/23/24
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“The interview with Emile Hokayem was such a good episode. Thoughtful & insightful.
Giving the time and space for discussions like this is why podcasts are so invaluable.”
Annajsays via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/09/23
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“So balanced and insightful Thank you”
sj 001 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/09/23
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“The episode released on the 18th May was even more interesting than usual, and that’s saying something.”
miffed stiff via Apple Podcasts ·
Portugal ·
05/27/23
“Rachman ought to be to geopolitics journalism what his colleague Martin Wolf is to economics comment and analysis. Yet somehow he doesn’t quite pull it all together. I have wondered why, both for his written pieces and for his podcast (which is now more than a couple of years old). He has amazing...”Read full review »
sidneyhart via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/25/23
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“A fantastic listen; such a sharp mind, great insights and guests, a podcast that is definitely my favorite! Thanks to all involved bringing this to us listeners!”
DutchArt via Apple Podcasts ·
Switzerland ·
05/12/23
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“I’ve been listening to the show for months now. Hoping that I will actually hear something interesting and engaging. Boy was I wrong. Most of the episodes are way too long and boring with people calling on bad audio lines from their shoddy mobile phones. This is not a quality show. Even the host...”Read full review »
Kékcsillag via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/09/23
“Mr Rachman’s views are, more often than not, utterly insufferable!”
good omens via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/13/23
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“I always turn on your podcast just to listen this intro jingle again”
vladkrisman via Apple Podcasts ·
Russia ·
06/24/22
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“Can anyone tell me what the background piano music is.”
ro55hh via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/12/22
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“Okay,
After the comments from Russian, so what?
Ukraine is a sovereign state in international community. She has the absolute rights to decide what organization, Allies and Relation she wants to deal with. No matter how insecure Kremlins thought, no excuse could vindicate for Russia’s...”Read full review »
林冠緯 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/07/22
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“I have not heard a more cogent and thoughtful analysis of Afghanistan till this podcast.
Too bad so many Afghans had to die for what was essentially a war that was designed/prolonged by American corruption. She also has a blog where she describes this train wreck happening (a few years ago). ...”Read full review »
rdama via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/06/21
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“Sober analysis; reveals contradictory nature of events. Good selection of guests, excellent questions. Political journalism can be good.”
Will&A via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/02/21
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“This is one of those podcasts where when you’re not interested in an episode, you feel as though you really should be! The host does two great things: finds interesting “behind the scenes” people to speak with, then makes each episode all about them, rather than himself. At the same time the...”Read full review »
tslewis4 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/28/21
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“Crisp Q&A sessions. The subjects are topical and current and focused on global significance.”
Buddha Cowdrei via Apple Podcasts ·
India ·
06/18/21
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“One of the best world news podcasts out there. Gideon asks all the right questions and the calibre of his guests is fantastic.”
Bernau bei Berlin via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
06/07/21
“This podcast is a great source for geopolitics and world affairs. It is a good complement to publications such as The Economist, the Nikkei Asia Review, and Foreign Affairs.
Gideon Rachman brings on top diplomats, politicians, academics and military minds to discuss the complexities of an...”Read full review »
BIGBOY513 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/12/21
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“Me Gideon has possibly one the finest podcasts amongst the main stream media podcasts. It’s well researched and balanced. Bringing experts with balanced opinion makes his podcasts very easy to listen understand the theme easily”
usingbloomberfor20years via Apple Podcasts ·
Singapore ·
05/10/21
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“A totally enjoyable and immersive podcast that gives an unbiased and critical analysis of both historical and current affairs. Never too long. Always a pleasurable experience.”
Nik Spring via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/16/21
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“These are gentle discussions of issues that fail to get below the surface. Breezy and patently false statements are made by guests that go unchallenged. Disappointing.”
UglyFacts via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/16/21
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“A series of intelligent and insightful interviews for people interested in getting through the hubbub of sensationalism and beyond the myopia of daily news streams.”
LonesomeCowboyBill via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/11/21
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“Thank you @The Rachman Review for bringing us these interesting Podcasts. Please stay critical and keep your freedom of press!”
space_tim via Apple Podcasts ·
Switzerland ·
04/08/21
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“Look forward to each new episode. Really incisive and informative.”
Pickles Ireland via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
01/08/21
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“Gideon Rachman is a great journalist but does see everything through an over arching narrative of Trump bad, Macron good, Brexit bad, EU good. Would it kill him to offer a bit more nuance?”
countymad via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/05/21
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“I am a teacher and I listen to this podcast while I grade and update my student data spreadsheets. Mr. Rachman is always an edifying and mannerly delight.”
Jfugducxi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/03/20
“This is one of the best podcasts on any topic I know. It brings informed and informative voices from around the globe to offer insights which are almost always balanced, historically grounded and useful. A very welcome change from the usual Western-centric drip-feed of so much of our media (BBC...”Read full review »
noscitur via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/24/20
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“I really enjoy the insightful podcasts! The only suggestion is to increase the frequency!”
Rodgerforever via Apple Podcasts ·
Czech Republic ·
11/17/20
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“Always relevant, resonant, learned podcast with fascinating subjects. A thoroughly interesting dive into the nexus of economics and foreign affairs, policy, and culture.”
Zigzag Seven via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/04/20
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“These interviews between Gideon and his guests and exactly what I’d ask for from the FT. The long term stories that count, discussed with nuance, insight and a cool head.”
Lio W via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/25/20
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“Brilliant show. So informative. Thank you.”
Full Back. via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
07/17/20
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“I thoroughly enjoy the insights offered in this show, superb journalism”
Ryan112463 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/09/20
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“The Rachman Review is the best international relations podcast out there.”
Bas van Beurden via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
06/09/20
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“Excellent source of analysis and intelligent insights”
Rupert Hacker via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/28/20
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“No nonsense segments. Great for the drive to work or over morning espresso. I wouldn't mind a longer more in depth segment, 30-45 min.”Read full review »
RlatinJ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/20
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“Relevant, digestible global financial news.”
Erik Zbik via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/30/20
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“A substantive, informative and analytical podcast with Gideon Rachman interviewing some of the best minds in academia, politics and business. Highly reccommended.”
ramhathi via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/29/20
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