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“While, the CFR takes no positions on policy everyone of their hosts is a Democrat left of center. This reflects in the views they present and how they shape their narratives.”
neal.j.fisher via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/16/24
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“One of the best podcasts on IR and geopolitics out there. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to stay up to date on the latest news. You’ll love how Carla and Robert recount current events!”
Laura In via Apple Podcasts ·
Italy ·
06/19/24
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“I used to listen to this podcast every week. Unfortunately it’s gotten too political and less analytical.”
Tim Bane via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/04/24
“CFR is an antisemitic outfit who instead of doing a little research they simply blame Israel
CFR seems to be comprised of antisemites who can’t be bothered to research the subjects they mouth off on CFR represents the Davos elites leftist agenda. The American Foriegn Policy Council represents...”Read full review »
This Ken via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/31/24
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“A world press freedom day 2024 episode without mentioning Israel once, even in passing?”
Jamie_HH via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
05/10/24
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“Pitiful analysis. I’ll be unsubscribing from this show.”
>>l via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/19/24
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“Tight, informative material from authoritative hosts :-)”
hhfshndd224 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/06/24
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“This used to be one of my two top podcasts every week. Unfortunately, the unrestrained political commentary by one of the hosts has rendered the show’s credibility as an honest broker of world events below acceptable. I’m hopeful that the show’s producers don’t summarily dismiss this criticism as...”Read full review »
HMS Beverly via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/17/24
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“This is a fantastic way to understand the headlines!”
Prof in transit via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/03/24
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“bob McMahon is great, brings objective analysis to the podcast. The new host Carla Ann is clearly biased in many issues”
anesthesia rob via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/02/24
“10/26/2023 podcast. The Hamas statement from Lebanon that their “military operation was not sponsored by any other nation state”, was not to “seize the high ground.” The statement was obviously ordered by Hama’s state sponsor of terror, the Islamic Republic of Iran, to try to keep Iran out of the...”Read full review »
another RJF via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/08/23
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“The world next week was my go to podcast weekly for years and years. It is smart and informative when it comes to economy and politics. But when it comes to Israel and Jewish people - my friends at the world next week, I label you anti-Jewish. Eye on Gaza episode, count how many times you...”Read full review »
Dwellinthehouse via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/22/23
“While I find this podcast to be informative, one host (Bob McMahon) speaks in an objective way about the world events while the other new host (Carla Anne Robbins) clearly has an ideological viewpoint and agenda on many issues.
I used to love this podcast but have been disappointed by feeling it...”Read full review »
dbe222 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/22/23
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“Informative, nuanced and really satisfying programming. It’s everything the mainstream press is missing. Great work and thanks CFR.”
Rixcnx via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/10/23
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“Thank you for your world news, keeps you up to date. Love this podcast, very informative! Thank you… 😉🥲🥲🤣”
😉💙🙃 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/29/23
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“Great hosts, informative and a nice way to keep up with world events weekly. I highly recommend iy”
Robert Rawlings via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/10/23
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“The new host can’t hold a candle to Jim Lindsay.
She is overtly political in an extremely annoying way.
Every episodes, she moralizes and interjects her own political point of view. She never makes an attempt to fairly argue both sides and let her listeners decide. For example, she recently...”Read full review »
Kev J OB via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/08/23
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“Love this podcast and the byplay between the two hosts. Great to hear an expert female voice.”
DC Looking Outward via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/14/23
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“The new co-host is awful. Way worse than who she replaced. Carla should try to do a better job of hiding her colonialist mindset”
Podcast-listener-fella via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/28/23
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“This is still a reasonably good snapshot of geo-politics however the new cohost seems at times to address issues she is uninformed about without any humility. She was dismayed to learn an American TV show is being filmed in Canada despite this being a common practice for many years. She also...”Read full review »
IntendoActual via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/20/23
“For many years I have told colleagues how objective and non-partisan the hosts of TWNW have been. This, unfortunately, changed notably when a new host replaced Jim Lindsay. The new host wears her politics on her sleeve. It is now a frustrating experience to listen to TWNW. I hang on, though,...”Read full review »
DosPasos via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/19/23
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“This used to be a 4-5 star podcast. However the new co- host Carla Robbins is unbearable smug and biased. Prior to her arrival the show would at least attempt impartiality, now however to listen to this show you have to put up with her demeaning tone for half the show. CFR please get someone...”Read full review »
Rneal1994 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/23/23
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“I’ve been listening for years, and have alway considered “The World Next Week” an all-time favorite along with its sister podcast, “The President’s Inbox”. It pains me to give it anything less than 5 stars, which is where it used to be, but I unfortunately need to beg for improvement. I can...”Read full review »
RJG179 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/23/23
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“After many, many years of listening I just can’t listen to the new co-host anymore. She is a terrible presenter so must cancel”
Doreader via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/05/23
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“You should have a new section to finish the episodes. Something more “relaxed” like recommendations for things to watch or read related to the topics you are discussing”
marthir via Apple Podcasts ·
Colombia ·
04/21/23
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“The big lie: CFR is non-partisan.
The truth: CFR is a mouthpiece of the DNC.”
BGreig3 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/09/23
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“Both of the speakers seem like intelligent people, so why do they have this naive, silly, dumb idea that somehow it’s good for Mother Earth if America doesn’t explore and develop new oil reserves??
News flash: oil is FUNGIBLE! If the world needs x number of barrels of oil on a daily basis to...”Read full review »
Geoplanter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/24/23
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“Bon uses the term, “the front,” too often as a synonym for “category.” It primarily should refer to warfare. In the 3/9/2023 episode, he goes from discussing the film All Quiet on the Western Front to asking about “the documentary front.””
poor app issues via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/10/23
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“The Council on Foreign Relations is simpatico with how I see the world. Don't always agree with their guests conclusions but I appreciate how they get there. Truly intriguing and thought provoking.”Read full review »
TexasGooner6 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/26/23
“Historically a very informative and insightful weekly update with limited political bias or at least a summary of both sides… that is now gone with the recent cohost addition.”
GoGiants415 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/23/23
“I really hate having to write this review because I have been listening to The World Next Week weekly since 2015. It was my favorite podcast for a very long time and I widely recommended it to others. However, the podcast has taken a significant turn for the worse after Carla Robbins replaced...”Read full review »
Schlag150 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/18/23
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“This is a decent podcast for providing an overview of upcoming world events. Usually, the hosts and guests are neutral, except when they discuss domestic politics. On that subject, their liberal bias shines brightly, and ruins the show. For instance, on a recent show discussing the US midterms,...”Read full review »
SWVAListener8 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/22
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“The female co-host is apparently anti-republican. Her review of the upcoming midterm elections only provided one side of the situation. There are also MANY examples of democrats who denied the 2016 election results as well.”
trussvilledgc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/04/22
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“Excellent podcast, really informative and get the underlying points across very well”
sksks10101 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/04/22
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“I enjoy listening to cfr. Some really good insights I haven’t found from other places.”
[REDACTED] USER via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/27/22
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“It’s obvious that these guys know what they’re talking about, but they speak very clearly and provide context for those of us who are less well versed in foreign policy. I would recommend giving this one a try even if you, like me, don’t normally listen to this kind of podcast.”
isyhassy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/18/22
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“Thoughtful and thought provoking. Thank you.”
1amTHUK via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/07/22
“Great!”
xcnitti via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/20/22
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“A fantastic podcast. I highly recommend listening to The World Next Week to stay informed on foreign affairs.”
Red Raider MDR via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/26/22
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“Thank you so much for this podcast. It’s great listening to intelligent conversation and educated analysis on what is happening globally.”
FluidFX via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/20/22
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“I’m a novice at foreign policy but it’s on my weekly show to catch up on important world events not covered by mainstream media. Bob and Jim +guests do a great job of summarizing complex issues.”
PNW_Listener via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/30/22
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“I listen to these CFR podcasts to be informed about foreign affairs, and these podcasts generally are good for that. My issue with them, though, is technical. They seem to be overly edited in order to make episodes play as quickly as possible. Maybe the producers think listeners will get bored...”Read full review »
Michael Greenan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/23/21
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“I look forward to Thursdays and hearing about the events to follow on the world stage in the coming week. I also appreciate Bob McMahon and Jim
Lindsay’s curation and highlights of what to look for. Keep it coming please!”
we're all connected via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/13/21
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