Off Duty Diplomat

Off Duty Diplomat

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Off Duty Diplomat episodes

  • Netflix's "The Diplomat" Recap Series Intro

    Alexis and Fallon go deep on the Netflix series "the Diplomat". What did they get right? What did they get wrong? What are the benefits and drawbacks of being a tandem diplomatic couple? How does Alexis feel about political appointee Ambassadors? Enjoy!

    1 hr 14 min
  • Explainer Series: DDR

    Another installment in the Israel explainer series, Alexis and Fallon imagine a possible peace process in the conflict between Israel and Hamas, and get into all of the details.

    1 hr 9 min
  • DIY

    Alexis and Fallon close out season 2 with a discussion of the main takeaways from Alexis’ tour.

    28 min
  • High-Stakes Nonsense

    Alexis, Nitzan, and Lisa wrap up their reminiscences of working at the Embassy in Israel. Plus, Alexis looks ahead at the next step in her career: Afghanistan.

    34 min
  • On the Record

    What happens at an Embassy when a Secretary of State visits? When the President visits? Alexis gives you a behind-the scenes look at what it takes for working-level diplmats to support a VIP visit.

    31 min
  • Somehow I Managed

    What does an embassy press officer do? Alexis explains the work of a deputy spokesperson, and the unique complexities of being a first time manager in a totally new country and culture.

    35 min
  • Alexis Moves to Israel

    Alexis explains the process of moving overseas for her second diplomatic assignment at the Embassy in Israel. She also describes the process of learning Hebrew, and introduces you to two of her former colleagues from that time, Lisa and Nitzan.

    32 min
  • What Do You Know About Israel?

    Alexis and Fallon are back for season two of the podcast! In this epsiode we do a Q&A about Israel to help set the stage and give some context for the rest of the season. Play along and see how many you get right!

    34 min

About Off Duty Diplomat

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Oral memoir of Alexis Alexander's 10 year career with the U.S Department of State. A look behind the scenes at the life and work of diplomats, featuring interviews with current and former foreign service officers. The series will follow Alexis' three overseas tours in Mexico, Israel, and Afghanistan.