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“Essential listening for geopolitical insight. Expert analysis chaired superbly. Peerless in the podcast field.”
Soca casual via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/05/24
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“If you know, you know. Brilliant.”
Crimson Sakura via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/01/24
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“Took me a moment to realize the date when you posted your San Marino episode!”
Spinnaker123 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/01/24
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“Thanks for the laughs!!!”
Ana5468 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/01/24
“In the last month, this podcast added inline ads. Between how they’re played - randomly without warning - and the content of the ads - loud, noisy ads that don’t fit the rest of the show - they really detract from the show.
Michael and team, if you’re reading this, please reconsider how you’re...”Read full review »
turtle8271 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/29/24
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“The quality of the guests is outstanding.”
Not eric cochrane via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/24/24
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“Great show, conducting thorough research for each episode. Bravo!
The last one was not of the same quality. I found the guests to be biased as often happens with britons when discussing Russia.
A more balanced mix of views would be welcome, as the topic is of utmost importance in the current...”Read full review »
Unai1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Spain ·
01/10/24
“Broad spectrum of themes, extremely well written. Strongly recommend.”
GaetanoGargiuloParis via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
11/13/23
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“Great podcast, particularly the Cabo Delgado episode. The conflict in Mozambique has huge implications for all of Southern Africa and is not covered by msm. A beautiful country with huge potential which is devastated by conflict and the misdirection of resources. An episode on the kidnappings of...”Read full review »
ShayBrixton via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/27/23
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“The podcast I most look forward to seeing show in my feed.”
no wana rate via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/22/23
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“Middle guest sounds like a guy from the industry. I don’t like to be rude, but I enjoy interesting conversations, I think I am hearing low grade explanations on why the failures of the past mean why the industry can’t innovate. I would love to hear why we can apply 2030 tech and apply it to...”Read full review »
Regular Chris via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/22/23
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“Probably one of the best sources of analysis in this format on a wide range of emerging global issues.”
Jonno S via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/29/23
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“Awesome show, thanks!”
gabfanatico via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/03/23
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“How do you have a serious episode talking about Africa / African countries, people and issues and not feature a single African speaker? At least two episodes have done this. It undermines the credibility of the show. Reconsider how you can feature those experts as well.”
BecksPH via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/19/23
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“It’s interesting topics, the guests can talk without being interrupted and they have good guests. Thou, I would wish there was more heterodoxy. The guests rarely disagrees and they seem to always be on the Washington side of things. There is so much more out there.”
karlsimonjonsson via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
05/17/23
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“Episode 94 audio editing is painfully bad - there is an echo and dead silence and the volume is different between host and guest
However normally the episodes are well researched and informative and very interesting, they have credible guests and the questions and framing are all incredibly well...”Read full review »
nleyy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/08/23
“I enjoyed the older podcasts. Maybe a year old or longer? They were mostly informative and to the point. The climate change alarmism episodes turned me off. Also hosts voice is drowning.”
JHau28 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/07/23
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“Great wide-ranging podcast that features quite a few informative guests. On more than one occasion I’ve gone into a weekly niche topic knowing nothing and assuming it’s not engaging and coming out feeling very different.
Occasionally there’s some audio issues but that’s bound to happen when...”Read full review »
Quarterwit via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/29/23
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“You have episodes on Russia and China but no Russian and China guests or analysts. It would make it more balanced.”
EmmanuelTzanes via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/23/23
“The format is much copied (cf. The Enquiry and The Briefing Room on BBC) But the questioning is good and the answers are taught.
I have yet to hear a serious discussion about a pre-emptive nuclear strike.
The fear of using nuclear weapons is understandable, but they just do the same job with...”Read full review »
greekship via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/22/23
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“Excellent format.
I prefer 45 min+ podcasts so this is perfect.
Ver informative.”
@:);) via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/21/23
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“Incredibly intelligent guests - just wish the production quality was slightly better.”
Hamajimi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/19/23
“The guests and the topics are interesting, but the bias towards US/EU positions is way too obvious, it would be great to hear different perspectives… not just the Dept. of State’s position on things.”
SVC100 via Apple Podcasts ·
Switzerland ·
01/23/23
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“One of the best if not the best geopolitics show out there. You deserve to be among the very top podcasts. Thanks for the superb work !”
alexis7778 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/11/23
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“Simply amazes me that every week is an action packed show … one topic discussed in great detail with amazing guests. The host, using his talents, really brings out the most important elements of the topic from each of his guests … letting the guests speak without interruption makes the flow of...”Read full review »
RRIG666 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/09/23
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“This is a ‘must-listen’ for all thinking people with concerns for our world. The breadth and depth of analysis, plus the expertise and credentials of the interviewees, make each Episode a goldmine of information and critical analysis for each topic covered.
Michael Hilliard and his team set the...”Read full review »
Annie-999 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/21/22
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“Great podcast. Well researched and always very good guests.
The speaker could do to vary his voice a bit though. It’s sometimes hard to tell if he’s asking a rhetorical question to the audience, or if he’s asking a question to the guest, until you hear the guest answer.”
ratsac via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/20/22
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“This is a superior podcast for credible factual deep-dives on a variety of international issues and challenges. Guests are invariably curated with the most respected and relevant backgrounds and experience. No matter how much you think that you know about a subject, you will learn something in...”Read full review »
Bohemian_Peasant via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/01/22
“This podcast does not follow the pack. It sheds light on important stories regardless of where they are in the world or if they’re top of the current news cycle. The Cabo Delgado episode is a great example of this: a conflict that gets little coverage yet could destabilise southern Africa....”Read full review »
MBelderson via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/22/22
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“Lying and exaggerating climate change is not the way to convince people. Anyone who takes the time to look at the data knows climate change is not the threat your pretend experts project. No wonder so many people reject the elites desire to take control. If all we get is repeatedly lied to who...”Read full review »
This Ken via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/09/22
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“The wonderful episode on the nuclear weapon black market compelled me to write a review. I always so much from this podcast and it makes me think about issues in new ways.”
gte439u via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/02/22
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“The host has created an innovative format, allowing three different experts to go in-depth on one newsworthy topic. He sets up the topic well and his questions allow the experts to shine. He always seems to have excellent guests who are personally involved in the topic. This sets a new higher bar...”Read full review »
BlueBird867 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/07/22
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“For whatever reason, I've just recently “stumbled” over this podcast, can’t imagine I haven’t found this podcast earlier. This is a new must-hear in my podcast feed. If you like profound and high skilled coverage of any issues relevant to current (and previous/ forthcoming) situations don’t...”Read full review »
Frk.papaya via Apple Podcasts ·
Denmark ·
06/28/22
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“I’m always on the lookout for objective reporting on geopolitics. This show is at the top of my list! Excellent work!”
trk245 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/10/22
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“Long form podcast, comprehensively addressing an area and the issues therein.
Brilliant host crafts an intriguing story and interviews superlative guests to bring it to life.
I learn much with every episode.”
Codybroken via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/21/22
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“In depth, considered factual reporting. Excellent storytelling of how geopolitics mangles our lives.”
Shuck5 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/20/22
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“This is a great podcast with consistently excellent guests.”
Chickencarcass via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/28/21
“Excellent podcast, very informative deep dive on a subject rather than just surface level info like many other podcasts. I love that the guests get right into the subject matter rather than some 5 minute into on their background, their job, their dog, etc. I never feel the need to skip ahead in...”Read full review »
bduejsna via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/14/21
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“Expert takes on complex geopolitical issues, Michael & Co as good questions and present a cohesive show. Love that it’s a longer show, don’t know why so many pods are 20-40 minutes in length, I could listen to experts speak on these topics for hours. Keep up the good work guys.”
Smitty2951 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/17/21
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“Good podcast with good information and variety of topics. But too long relative to other foreign policy podcasts. Could be tightened up to 30-40 minutes. And the incessant background music detracts from the conversations.”
Sarita7981 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/15/21
“My daughter is Ethiopian and I have been following the civil war there closely. We know both Tigrayans in Addis who haven’t heard from their families in over 6 months and other Ethiopians who still support Abiy. Your recent episode explaining past history, the rise of Abiy and the current crisis...”Read full review »
jlm188 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/24/21
“This podcast is in my top 5. Keep up the great work!”
She euejcnehdhxbsba via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/06/21
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“Great show guys. I am hooked. Would love to listen to one on Turkey given it’s current rise in the region and being such a central power affecting the Middle East, Caucasia, the balkans and North Africa.”
GeopoliticsNut via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/02/21
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“Very good information. The speaker seems to be very politically left leaning though. Would be better if everything was done from a neutral point of view. Other than that it’s very good.”
mflave via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/19/21
“Love this show. Really excellent material and and show host. However, it is very annoying when a speaker sounds as though he/she is reading his/her research paper. For example, the first guest for the Cyprus episode. Her material was not curated in a clear way for a listener and I would have...”Read full review »
knvmxi via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/13/21
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