Every week, David Rothkopf talks with authors about new books in politics and policy as well as policymakers and thought leaders about the biggest issues facing the United States and our allies.
Latest episodes
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32 min
"The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism": A Conversation with Martin Wolf
With the sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, inflation around the world, and the rise of populism there is no better time to take a step back and look at democratic capitalism…
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33 min
"The Bill of Obligations": A Conversation with Richard Haass
American democracy has always come with both rights and obligations. David talked with Richard Haass author of the new book "The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizen…
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29 min
"Myth America": A Conversation with Kevin Kruse
America's history has become a battlefield for modern day politicians. David talked with Kevin Kruse co-editor of the new book "Myth America: Historians Take On the Biggest Legends…
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38 min
"The Ghost at the Feast": A Conversation with Robert Kagan
The role of the United States in the world is in question but it isn't the first time. David talked with Robert Kagan author of the new book "The Ghost at the Feast: America and th…
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27 min
When Will the Other Shoe Drop in Georgia's Investigation of Trump?
Fulton County was released some details of the investigations into Donald Trump but that is just one area where ethics are under attack. David sits down with Noah Bookbinder, Presi…
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34 min
"The Fight of His Life": A Conversation with Chris Whipple
President Biden is about to give his second State of the Union address. David looks back at the first two years of President Biden's time in office with Chris Whipple, author of th…
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32 min
Ruth Ben Ghiat: Sometimes History Doesn't Just Rhyme...It Shouts a Warning
How close are we to fascism in America? David sits down to discuss with Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Professor of History and Italian Studies at New York University. What are the resonances bet…
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29 min
Homecoming: A Conversation with Rana Foroohar
The globalized world seems to be cracking up but what comes next? David sits down with Rana Foroohar to discuss how America can handle these turbulent times and her new book "Homec…
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30 min
The Persuaders: A Conversation with Anand Giridharadas
The county is becoming ever more polarized and it seems like there is no way to change it. In the face of this despair, writer Anand Giridharadas chronicles the way different peopl…
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30 min
Beijing's Global Media Offensive: A Conversation with Josh Kurlantzick
As China continues to gain economic and military power, how are they trying to build up their soft power? That is the core question at the heart of Josh Kurlantzick's new book "Bei…