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The Big Stick episodes

  • The Failure in Afghanistan ft. Jerry Dunleavy

    In this episode, I'm joined by author, journalist, and former House Foreign Affairs Committee investigator Jerry Dunleavy to discuss his work investigating the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

    Be sure to follow him on twitter @JerryDunleavy or check out his book, Kabul: The Untold Story of Biden’s Fiasco and the American Warriors Who Fought to the End, which you can purchase here:

    https://a.co/d/dnw2kar
    Show links:
    Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheBigStick
    Substack - thebigstick.substack.com

    YouTube - youtube.com/@thebigstick


    1 hr 3 min
  • Getting Real on China, ft. Elbridge Colby

    In this episode, I'm joined by Elbridge Colby, the architect of the 2018 National Defense Strategy and one of the boldest voices in the national security policy making world. We discuss the crucial shift in U.S. defense policies to counter China's global ascent, historical oversights on China's ambitions, and "feels vs. reals" foreign policy.


    41 min
  • Wanted in Russia, ft. Tom Rogan

    In this episode, I'm joined by my old friend Tom Rogan, a columnist with the Washington Examiner, who was recently accused of terrorism in Russia for simply writing an article about the war. We discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine, the future of TikTok, and what makes America a special place.


    1 hr 5 min
  • How to Win the New Cold War, ft. Matthew Kroenig & Dan Negrea

    This episode features a conversation with Matthew Kroenig and Dan

    Negrea, authors of 'We Win, They Lose: Republican Foreign Policy and the
    New Cold War,' discussing the ideological and strategic crossroads
    faced by the U.S. and China. The authors argue for a comprehensive
    Republican foreign policy to combat perceived threats from China,
    drawing parallels between the ideologies of the Trump and Reagan
    administrations. They emphasize the need for increased defense spending,
    stronger alliances, and a strategic approach to deterrence,
    highlighting the ideological battle between democracy and
    authoritarianism as central to winning this new Cold War.
    00:00 The New Cold War: U.S. vs. China
    00:34 Introducing the Authors and Their Vision
    01:28 The Motivation Behind 'We Win, They Lose'
    02:51 Defining the New Cold War and Its Stakes
    03:30 The Republican Strategy to Win the New Cold War
    04:59 The Personal Histories Shaping Policy Perspectives
    05:59 The Global Threat Landscape and the New Axis of Evil
    07:58 The Importance of Information Warfare
    08:29 Revisiting the Cold War and Its Modern Implications
    10:39 The Role of Nuclear Weapons and Strategic Deterrence
    10:46 The Republican Strategy to Win the New Cold War
    11:19 The Comprehensive Approach to National Security
    12:35 The Importance of National Security Voices
    13:21 Understanding and Addressing the New Cold War
    22:40 The Ideological Battle: Authoritarianism vs. Democracy
    32:12 The Role of Allies and Defense Spending in the New Cold War
    40:19 Winning the New Cold War: Strategies and Priorities
    49:55 Advice for the Next Generation of National Security Experts
    52:30 Closing Thoughts and Where to Find the Book

    54 min
  • Greetings from Davos!

    On this episode, we dive into the happenings at the World Economic Forum, the new, new operation against the Houthis in Yemen, and Vladimir Putin's scheme to retake Alaska. PLUS a special exclusive interview with our new AI reporter, Oliver!

    Substack: https://thebigstick.substack.com/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKzgETl4_5rndkoJu4DckZA

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBigStick

    23 min
  • The Empire (Kinda) Strikes Back & Iran Goes Ballistic in the Middle East

    In episode 2, we discuss the ongoing conflict with the Houthis in Yemen & Iran's crazy temper tantrum in the Middle East. Bonus segment at the end for all you history buffs.

    Substack

    YouTube

    Twitter

    Sources:

    Why Killing Qassem Soleimani was the Right Thing To Do

    https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-67999465

    https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/17/world/middleeast/iran-missiles-pakistan-iraq.html

    https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/18/pakistan-launches-precise-military-strikes-on-iran-in-response-to-bombing





    19 min
  • 7 Flashpoints to Keep an Eye on in 2024

    With a New Year upon us, our inaugural episode takes a look at 7 of the top geopolitical flashpoints you can expect in 2024. These include everything from the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East to the economic crisis in China.

    36 min

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Deep dives on geopolitics and national security. If you love world events or are just curious to learn more about these issues, you've come to the right place. Our podcasts include long form essays, fascinating interviews, and more. Whether you're a hardcore news junkie or a casual listener, we've got something for you. Have bully day!