Mary Brooks

This week Grant and Zoe were joined by Mary Brooks. Mary is a resident fellow for Cybersecurity and Emerging Threats at R Street Institute.  They discuss prediction markets, how useful that can be to policymakers, and why forecasting politics can be so challenging. In the final segment, Zoe talks about the national lifeguard shortage, Mary talks about the impact of current events on the study of early earth history, and Grant talks about the Crisis in Sri Lanka. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9 Note: All participants are speaking in their personal capacity.

This week Grant and Zoe were joined by Mary Brooks. Mary is a resident fellow for Cybersecurity and Emerging Threats at R Street Institute.  They discuss prediction markets, how useful that can be to policymakers, and why forecasting politics can be so challenging. In the final segment, Zoe talks about the national <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/jul/09/us-summer-pools-swimming-lifeguard-shortage" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lifeguard shortage</a>, Mary talks about the impact of current events on the study of early earth history, and Grant talks about the Crisis in <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/11/asia/sri-lanka-crisis-whats-next-explainer-intl-hnk/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sri Lanka</a>. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: <a href="https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9</a> Note: All participants are speaking in their personal capacity.

Forecasting Foreign Policy with Mary Brooks

This week Grant and Zoe were joined by Izzy Ernst. Izzy is a Strategic Partnerships Advisor at the World Food Programme.  They discuss how the World Food Programme is fighting the global food crisis as well as the difficulties associated with it. In the final segment, Grant talks about a corruption scandal in Antigua and Barbuda, Izzy talks about potential changes to the Northern Ireland Protocol, and Zoe highlights a piece about the end of Roe v. Wade.   If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9 Note: All participants are speaking in their personal capacity.

This week Grant and Zoe were joined by Izzy Ernst. Izzy is a Strategic Partnerships Advisor at the World Food Programme.  They discuss how the World Food Programme is fighting the global food crisis as well as the difficulties associated with it. In the final segment, Grant talks about a <a href="https://antiguanewsroom.com/carnival-must-not-become-part-of-alp-machinery-resident-says-about-selection-of-jaycees-queen-contestant/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">corruption scandal</a> in Antigua and Barbuda, Izzy talks about <a href="//NI Protocol: What next for plans to override part of Brexit deal?" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">potential changes</a> to the Northern Ireland Protocol, and Zoe highlights <a href="https://time.com/6190225/feminist-industrial-complex-roe-v-wade/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a piece</a> about the end of Roe v. Wade.   If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: <a href="https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9</a> Note: All participants are speaking in their personal capacity.

Fighting for Food Security With Izzy Ernst

This week, Zoe is taking her summer vacation, so Grant talks solo with Guy Mentel.  Guy is the President of Global Americans and just got off the plane from his trip to Los Angeles for the Summit of the Americas.  They talk about the Summitt, who did and didn't show up, and what it means for the future of America's relationship with its neighbors as well as other issues in the region. In the final segment, Guy talks about the Alliance for Development in Democracy and Grant reveals a dark secret.   If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9 Note: All participants are speaking in their personal capacity.

This week, Zoe is taking her summer vacation, so Grant talks solo with Guy Mentel.  Guy is the President of Global Americans and just got off the plane from his trip to Los Angeles for the Summit of the Americas.  They talk about the Summitt, who did and didn't show up, and what it means for the future of America's relationship with its neighbors as well as other issues in the region. In the final segment, Guy talks about the <a href="https://mirex.gob.do/en/la-alianza-para-el-desarrollo-en-democracia-recibe-a-ecuador-como-miembro-constitutivo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alliance for Development in Democracy</a> and Grant reveals <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/mcdonalds-russia-reopens-under-new-ownership-renamed-vkusno-tochka-2022-06-12/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a dark secret</a>.   If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: <a href="https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9</a> Note: All participants are speaking in their personal capacity.

The Summit of the Americas with Guy Mentel

Ali Rosen

This week Grant and Zoe were joined by Ali Rosen.  Ali is the Founder and Host of Potluck with Ali, a TV show on NYC Life and a website about food, drink and travel. She is also the author of two cookbooks, and she has been nominated for a James Beard Award and two Emmys.  They talk about all things food policy from your plate to the planet. In the final segment, Zoe talks about the impact of climate change on Maine's lobsters, Grant highlights a report linking drought and hotter temperatures to potential rolling blackouts in the U.S., and Ali suggests "Watermelon and Red Birds: A Cookbook for Juneteenth and Black Celebrations" by Nicole Taylor If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9 Note: All participants are speaking in their personal capacity.

This week Grant and Zoe were joined by Ali Rosen.  Ali is the Founder and Host of Potluck with Ali, a TV show on NYC Life and a website about food, drink and travel. She is also the author of two cookbooks, and she has been nominated for a James Beard Award and two Emmys.  They talk about all things food policy from your plate to the planet. In the final segment, Zoe <a href="//Maine lobstermen fear disaster as new gear regulations take effect" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">talks</a> about the impact of climate change on Maine's lobsters, Grant <a href="//nerc.com/news/Pages/Extreme-Weather-Heightens-Reliability-Risks-this-Summer.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">highlights</a> a report linking drought and hotter temperatures to potential rolling blackouts in the U.S., and Ali <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Watermelon-Red-Birds-Juneteenth-Celebrations/dp/1982176210" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">suggests</a> "Watermelon and Red Birds: A Cookbook for Juneteenth and Black Celebrations" by Nicole Taylor If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: <a href="https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9</a> Note: All participants are speaking in their personal capacity.

Food and Food Policy with Ali Rosen

This week Grant and Zoe were joined by Akhil Bery.  Akhil is the Director of South Asia Initiatives at the Asia Society Policy Institute.  They discuss the protests in Sri Lanka and the root of its economic problems.  They also dive into the issues facing India and Pakistan. In the final segment, Akhil recommends Tokyo Vice, Grant discusses the virtues of some basic foods, and Zoe talks about a great new program subsidizing the internet.  If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9 Note: All participants are speaking in their personal capacity.

This week Grant and Zoe were joined by Akhil Bery.  Akhil is the Director of South Asia Initiatives at the Asia Society Policy Institute.  They discuss the protests in Sri Lanka and the root of its economic problems.  They also dive into the issues facing India and Pakistan. In the final segment, Akhil recommends <a href="https://www.hbomax.com/series/urn:hbo:series:GYilRbQBlfrurwgEAAAH0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tokyo Vice</a>, Grant discusses the virtues of some <a href="https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016438-tzatziki" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">basic</a> <a href="https://www.liquor.com/recipes/bees-knees/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">foods</a>, and Zoe talks about a great new program <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/05/09/biden-internet-discount/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subsidizing</a> the internet.  If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: <a href="https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9</a> Note: All participants are speaking in their personal capacity.

Sri Lanka in Crisis with Akhil Bery

Jessy Kate Schingler

This week Grant and Zoe were joined by Jessy Kate Schingler, Director of Governance and Policy at the Open Lunar Foundation.  They discuss space policy, how to make sure the money doesn't become an evil death ray, and what the big questions are as we continue to explore the stars. In the final segment, Zoe discusses Harvard University's attempts to atone for their ties to slavery, Jessy Kate recommends The Ministry for the Future: A Novel by Kim Stanley Robinson, and Grant argues against protectionism in light of Indonesia's recent ban on exports on Palm Oil. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9 Note: All participants are speaking in their personal capacity.

This week Grant and Zoe were joined by Jessy Kate Schingler, Director of Governance and Policy at the Open Lunar Foundation.  They discuss space policy, how to make sure the money doesn't become an evil death ray, and what the big questions are as we continue to explore the stars. In the final segment, Zoe <a href="https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/harvard-s-promise-addres-slavery-s-evil-more-just-talk-n1294876" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">discusses</a> Harvard University's attempts to atone for their ties to slavery, Jessy Kate <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ministry-Future-Kim-Stanley-Robinson/dp/0316300136" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">recommends</a> The Ministry for the Future: A Novel by Kim Stanley Robinson, and Grant argues against protectionism in light of Indonesia's <a href="https://www.dw.com/en/indonesia-bans-palm-oil-exports/a-61566183" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">recent ban</a> on exports on Palm Oil. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: <a href="https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9</a> Note: All participants are speaking in their personal capacity.

To The Moon with Jessy Kate Schingler

Katie Howland

This week Grant and Zoe were joined by Katie Howland, a Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) transparency activist.  They discuss the history of UAP, why there is sudden interest from Capitol Hill and the media, and what we should be looking out for in the coming months and years. In the final segment, Katie talks about the rash of new anti-LGBTQ legislation, Zoe highlights an article about the mental impact on military drone operators, and Grant recommends Friends at the Table. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9 Note: All participants are speaking in their personal capacity.

This week Grant and Zoe were joined by Katie Howland, a Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) transparency activist.  They discuss the history of UAP, why there is sudden interest from Capitol Hill and the media, and what we should be looking out for in the coming months and years. In the final segment, Katie talks about the rash of <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-politics-and-policy/nearly-240-anti-lgbtq-bills-filed-2022-far-targeting-trans-people-rcna20418" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">new anti-LGBTQ legislation</a>, Zoe highlights <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/15/us/drones-airstrikes-ptsd.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">an article</a> about the mental impact on military drone operators, and Grant recommends <a href="https://friendsatthetable.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Friends at the Table</a>. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: <a href="https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9</a> Note: All participants are speaking in their personal capacity.

Unidentified Aerial Phenomena with Katie Howland

Amy Slipowitz

This week Grant and Zoe were joined by Amy Slipowitz the research manager of Freedom in the World at Freedom House.  They discuss the report, its methodology, recommendations, and how it all gets pulled together. In the final segment, Zoe talks about Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals; Amy discusses the protests in Sri Lanka and Seinfeld; and Grant Haver denounces the Patriarch of Moscow. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9 Note: All participants are speaking in their personal capacity.

This week Grant and Zoe were joined by Amy Slipowitz the research manager of Freedom in the World at Freedom House.  They discuss the report, its methodology, recommendations, and how it all gets pulled together. In the final segment, Zoe talks about <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Four-Thousand-Weeks-Management-Mortals/dp/0374159122" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals</a>; Amy discusses <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/04/asia/sri-lanka-crisis-ministers-resign-intl-hnk/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the protests</a> in Sri Lanka and <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/70153373" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seinfeld</a>; and Grant Haver denounces the Patriarch of Moscow. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: <a href="https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9</a> Note: All participants are speaking in their personal capacity.

Freedom in the World with Amy Slipowitz

Lorraine Ma

This week Grant and Zoe were joined by Lorraine Ma an award-winning producer whose recent film Faceless, a documentary on the Hong Kong democracy movement that will air on VICE in June.  They discuss the film, making documentaries on political subjects, and South-East Asia. In the final segment, Grant recommends The Price of Everything, Zoe raves about Boys State, and Lorraine suggests Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom and Dick Johnson Is Dead. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9 Note: All participants are speaking in their personal capacity.

This week Grant and Zoe were joined by Lorraine Ma an award-winning producer whose recent film Faceless, a documentary on the Hong Kong democracy movement that will air on VICE in June.  They discuss the film, making documentaries on political subjects, and South-East Asia. In the final segment, Grant recommends <a href="http://www.thepriceofeverything.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Price of Everything</a>, Zoe raves about <a href="https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=L&amp;ai=DChcSEwiglLSvwdj2AhXL1pYKHclVBsUYABAAGgJ0bA&amp;ae=2&amp;ei=xx45Yu-5EuaOlwTPioigCw&amp;sig=AOD64_3oenrWYGHgU3MECXqWnpu8_oKmsA&amp;q&amp;sqi=2&amp;adurl&amp;ved=2ahUKEwivuZKvwdj2AhVmx4UKHU8FArQQ0Qx6BAgCEAE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Boys State</a>, and Lorraine suggests <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzNxLzFfR5w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Winter on Fire: Ukraine's Fight for Freedom</a> and <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80234465" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dick Johnson Is Dead</a>. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: <a href="https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9</a> Note: All participants are speaking in their personal capacity.

Documenting the Hong Kong Protests with Lorraine Ma

Amy Mackinnon

This week Grant and Zoe were joined by Amy Mackinnon an award winning national security and intelligence reporter for Foreign Policy.  They discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine, Biden's response, and the impact it has had on the ground. In the final segment, Zoe talks about a new book How the Color Line Bends: The Geography of White Prejudice in Modern America by Nina M. Yancy, Amy recommends Invisible Child: Poverty, Survival &amp; Hope in an American City, and Grant suggests your read Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9 Note: All participants are speaking in their personal capacity.

This week Grant and Zoe were joined by Amy Mackinnon an award winning national security and intelligence reporter for Foreign Policy.  They discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine, Biden's response, and the impact it has had on the ground. In the final segment, Zoe talks about a new book <a href="https://global.oup.com/academic/product/how-the-color-line-bends-9780197599433?cc=us&amp;lang=en&amp;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How the Color Line Bends: The Geography of White Prejudice in Modern America</a> by Nina M. Yancy, Amy recommends <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Invisible-Child-Poverty-Survival-American/dp/0812986946" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Invisible Child: Poverty, Survival &amp; Hope in an American City</a>, and Grant suggests your read <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Being-Mortal-Medicine-What-Matters/dp/1250076226/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=being+mortal+atul+gawande+book&amp;qid=1646709141&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=being+mor%2Cstripbooks%2C66&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End</a>. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: <a href="https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9</a> Note: All participants are speaking in their personal capacity.

Reporting on Russia, Ukraine, and National Security with Amy Mackinnon

The podcast where new, emerging, and diverse voices in foreign policy and national security discuss the issues of today and tomorrow.Hosted by Grant Haver and Zoe Weinberg and produced in cooperation with Foreign Policy for America's NextGen Initiative.

This week we have a special episode because Russia has begun a war of choice in Ukraine.  Grant and Zoe spoke with Ben Sohl a foreign policy professional who researches Russia, Eurasia, and information warfare.  They discuss how Russia views war, the impact of facts on disinformation, and how the U.S. can fight back. In the final segment, Grant talks about the response of India and China to the war in Ukraine.  Ben talks about the finale of Euphoria, and Zoe talks about Ketanji Brown Jackson and her love for one reality tv show.   If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9 Note: All participants are speaking in their personal capacity.

This week we have a special episode because Russia has begun a war of choice in Ukraine.  Grant and Zoe spoke with Ben Sohl a foreign policy professional who researches Russia, Eurasia, and information warfare.  They discuss how Russia views war, the impact of facts on disinformation, and how the U.S. can fight back. In the final segment, Grant talks about the response of India and China to the war in Ukraine.  Ben talks about the <a href="https://www.cnet.com/news/euphoria-season-2-finale-recap-a-jaw-dropping-conclusion/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">finale of Euphoria</a>, and Zoe talks about Ketanji Brown Jackson and her love for <a href="https://heavy.com/entertainment/survivor/supreme-court-ketanji-brown-jackson-fan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">one reality tv show</a>.   If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: <a href="https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9</a> Note: All participants are speaking in their personal capacity.

The Information War in Ukraine with Ben Sohl

This week Grant and Zoe are joined by Shirley Hargis, a consultant, a fellow at the Taiwan NextGen Foundation, and the executive Director of Black Professionals in International Affairs.  We explore the upcoming Chinese Communist Party Congress, the impact of the Olympics, and how technology plays into all of this.   In our final segment, Zoe discusses the recent hack of OpenSea, Shirley talks about politics and sports, and Grant honors a sad milestone. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9 Note: All participants are speaking in their personal capacity.

This week Grant and Zoe are joined by Shirley Hargis, a consultant, a fellow at the Taiwan NextGen Foundation, and the executive Director of Black Professionals in International Affairs.  We explore the upcoming Chinese Communist Party Congress, the impact of the Olympics, and how technology plays into all of this.   In our final segment, Zoe discusses the recent hack of <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/20/nft-marketplace-opensea-is-investigating-a-phishing-hack.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OpenSea</a>, Shirley talks about <a href="https://www.mmanews.com/2021/04/namajunas-sees-zhang-bout-as-symbolic-fight-against-communism/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">politics and sports</a>, and Grant honors a sad <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2022/02/15/1-million-excess-deaths-in-pandemic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">milestone</a>. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: <a href="https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9</a> Note: All participants are speaking in their personal capacity.

Tech, Taiwan, and China with Shirley Hargis

This week Grant and Zoe are joined by Constance Pruitt, a Ph.D. Candidate and Instructor in the Political Science department at Howard University.  We discussed the recent coups on the continent amongst other threats to democratic governance as well as how the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa)are getting involved in Africa. In our final segment, Zoe talks about recommends the TV Show The Gilded Age, Connie talks about the latest adaptation of Jane Austen's Persuasion as well as the bomb threats against HBCUs, and Grant talks about the progressives and organized labor. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9 Note: All participants are speaking in their personal capacity.

This week Grant and Zoe are joined by Constance Pruitt, a Ph.D. Candidate and Instructor in the Political Science department at Howard University.  We discussed the recent coups on the continent amongst other threats to democratic governance as well as how the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa)are getting involved in Africa. In our final segment, Zoe talks about recommends the TV Show <a href="https://www.hbo.com/the-gilded-age" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Gilded Age</a>, Connie talks about the latest adaptation of Jane Austen's <a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/a36212577/dakota-johnson-persuasion-netflix-film/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Persuasion</a> as well as the <a href="https://apnews.com/e7e9a94d7dd803a264b3b6c9dfaff153" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bomb threats</a> against HBCUs, and Grant talks about the <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/center-for-american-progress-staffers-wield-strike-threat-in-contract-fight_n_61f9cbb5e4b0b69cfe8727a6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">progressives and organized labor</a>. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: <a href="https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9</a> Note: All participants are speaking in their personal capacity.

Democracy and the BRICS in Africa with Constance Pruitt

Mira Rapp-Hooper

Richard Fontaine

This week Grant and Zoe break format and bring on two guests Mira Rapp-Hooper, Director of Indo-Pacific strategy at the National Security Council, and Richard Fontaine, Chief Executive Officer of the Center for a New American Security.  Mira and Richard talk about mentorship and how it shapes both personal and professional lives.  They also talk about co-authoring a piece for the National Interest about how China see's its role in the world, Richard recent piece in Foreign Affairs on the lack of a China strategy in Washington, and the Biden Administration's larger Indo-Pacific strategy. In our final segment, Zoe talks about the recent acquisition of Activision-Blizzard by Microsoft, Richard argues that the Saints should still be considered the best team in the NFL, Grant discusses Taiwanese largess, and Mira recommends a few books:  The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead Silverview by John le Carré  If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9 Note: All participants are speaking in their personal capacity.

This week Grant and Zoe break format and bring on two guests Mira Rapp-Hooper, Director of Indo-Pacific strategy at the National Security Council, and Richard Fontaine, Chief Executive Officer of the Center for a New American Security.  Mira and Richard talk about mentorship and how it shapes both personal and professional lives.  They also talk about co-authoring a piece for<a href="https://nationalinterest.org/feature/how-china-sees-world-order-15846" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> the National Interest</a> about how China see's its role in the world, Richard recent piece in Foreign Affairs on the <a href="https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/china/2022-01-14/washingtons-missing-china-strategy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lack of a China strategy</a> in Washington, and the Biden Administration's larger Indo-Pacific strategy. In our final segment, Zoe talks about the recent acquisition of Activision-Blizzard by Microsoft, Richard argues that the Saints should still be considered the best team in the NFL, Grant discusses Taiwanese largess, and Mira recommends a few books: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lincoln-Highway-Novel-Amor-Towles/dp/0735222355" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Lincoln Highway</a> by Amor Towles</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Great-Circle-novel-Maggie-Shipstead/dp/0525656979" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Great Circle</a> by Maggie Shipstead</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Silverview-Novel-John-Carr%C3%A9/dp/0593490592" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Silverview</a> by John le Carré</li> </ul> If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: <a href="https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9</a> Note: All participants are speaking in their personal capacity.

Mentorship and the Indo-Pacific with Mira Rapp-Hooper and Richard Fontaine

Alexandria Maloney

This week Grant and Zoe are joined by Alexandria Maloney, an international affairs officer at US CENTCOM with the US Department of Defense and the President of Black Professionals in International Affairs.  Alexandria discusses the fight for diversity and inclusion in national security, what hurdles Black Americans and other People of Color face in the field, and what allies can do to support them. In the final segment, Grant talks about Station Eleven, Zoe is following the end of Elizabeth Holmes trial, and Alexandria wants people to pay their taxes. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9

This week Grant and Zoe are joined by Alexandria Maloney, an international affairs officer at US CENTCOM with the US Department of Defense and the President of Black Professionals in International Affairs.  Alexandria discusses the fight for diversity and inclusion in national security, what hurdles Black Americans and other People of Color face in the field, and what allies <a href="https://theworldiswatchingblm.org/2020/06/26/online-resources-collection/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">can do</a> to support them. In the final segment, Grant talks about <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Station_Eleven" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Station Eleven</a>, Zoe is following the end of <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/03/tech/elizabeth-holmes-verdict/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elizabeth Holmes trial</a>, and Alexandria wants people to <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/20/elon-musk-says-he-will-pay-over-11-billion-in-taxes-this-year.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pay their taxes</a>. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: <a href="https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9</a>

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in NatSec with Alexandria Maloney

Mike Fox

This week Grant and Zoe are joined by Mike Fox, a Foreign Policy and Diplomacy Professional.  Mike talks about what Marvel can teach us about foreign policy, how American movies give American ideals a soft power bump, and why Grant is wrong about the Olympics. In the final segment, Mike discusses the recent elections in Chile, Grant critiques America's Drone Wars, and Zoe suggests you go see Red Rocket. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9

This week Grant and Zoe are joined by Mike Fox, a Foreign Policy and Diplomacy Professional.  Mike talks about what Marvel can teach us about foreign policy, how American movies give American ideals a soft power bump, and why Grant is wrong about <a href="https://thedsrnetwork.com/a-diplomatic-boycott-of-the-beijing-olympics-does-not-go-far-enough/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the Olympics</a>. In the final segment, Mike discusses the <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/19/americas/chile-election-gabriel-boric-intl-nk/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">recent elections in Chile</a>, Grant critiques <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/19/magazine/victims-airstrikes-middle-east-civilians.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">America's Drone Wars</a>, and Zoe suggests you go see <a href="https://a24films.com/films/red-rocket" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Red Rocket</a>. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: <a href="https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9</a>

Pop Culture and Foreign Policy with Mike Fox

Will Freeman

This week Grant and Zoe are joined by Will Freeman, PhD candidate at Princeton University.  Will talks about why the Western Hemisphere doesn't get the amount of attention it deserves, how Hungary and South American populists are similar, and what the U.S. can do about Venezuela. In the final segment, Zoe discusses the lack of justice for the 10 civilians killed by a U.S. drone in the waning days of the War in Afghanistan, Grant hypes up Zoe's recent New York Times Op-Ed, and Will talks about the darker side of El Salvador accepting Bitcoin.   If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9

This week Grant and Zoe are joined by Will Freeman, PhD candidate at Princeton University.  Will talks about why the Western Hemisphere doesn't get the amount of attention it deserves, how Hungary and South American populists are similar, and what the U.S. can do about Venezuela. In the final segment, Zoe discusses the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/13/us/politics/afghanistan-drone-strike.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lack of justice</a> for the 10 civilians killed by a U.S. drone in the waning days of the War in Afghanistan, Grant hypes up Zoe's recent <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/02/opinion/metaverse-politics-disinformation-society.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New York Times Op-Ed</a>, and Will talks about the darker side of El Salvador <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/exclusive-us-preparing-indictments-against-salvadoran-officials-over-alleged-2021-12-10/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">accepting Bitcoin</a>.   If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: <a href="https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9</a>

The Western Hemisphere with Will Freeman

This week Grant and Zoe are joined by Simone Williams, Program Manager at the Leadership Council for Women in National Security.  Simone talks about nuclear weapon modernization, switching careers into national security, and the vital importance of diversity in foreign policy. In the final segment, Zoe discusses the play "Is This A Room?", Simone talks about the rule of law and justice, and Grant reads a portion of Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9

This week Grant and Zoe are joined by Simone Williams, Program Manager at the Leadership Council for Women in National Security.  Simone talks about nuclear weapon modernization, switching careers into national security, and the vital importance of diversity in foreign policy. In the final segment, Zoe discusses the play <a href="//npr.org/2021/10/12/1044602235/is-this-a-room-reality-winner-play" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Is This A Room?"</a>, Simone talks about the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/24/opinion/arbery-verdict-rittenhouse.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rule of law and justice</a>, and Grant reads a portion of <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/0rQypXAvEZr3ZXA4aQivX4?si=e2d13816aae74b88" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude</a>. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: <a href="https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9</a>

Diversity and Nukes with Simone Williams

Kristina Biyad

This week Grant and Zoe are joined by Kristina Biyad, Outreach Manager for Foreign Policy for America.  Kristina talks about organizing the foreign policy community, intermestic issues, and the need to provide a platform for the next generation of foreign policy leaders. In the final segment, Zoe discusses the appointment of an infrastructure Czar, Grant talks about the beginning of the College Basketball season, and Kristina goes deep on Western Sahara.   If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9 If you want to apply to become a member of NextGen fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqwq9E-HbXZXrrpPAz4bD7sj494rB7MCnLkTSNNaIhM32zSw/viewform

This week Grant and Zoe are joined by Kristina Biyad, Outreach Manager for Foreign Policy for America.  Kristina talks about organizing the foreign policy community, intermestic issues, and the need to provide a platform for the next generation of foreign policy leaders. In the final segment, Zoe discusses the appointment of an <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2021/11/12/politics/infrastructure-czar-joe-biden/index.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2021/11/12/politics/infrastructure-czar-joe-biden/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">infrastructure Czar</a>, Grant talks about the beginning of the <a href="https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/team/_/id/2244/george-mason-patriots" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">College Basketball season</a>, and Kristina goes deep on <a href="https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2021/11/06/things-are-heating-up-in-western-sahara" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Western Sahara</a>.   If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: <a href="https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9</a> If you want to apply to become a member of NextGen fill out this form: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqwq9E-HbXZXrrpPAz4bD7sj494rB7MCnLkTSNNaIhM32zSw/viewform" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqwq9E-HbXZXrrpPAz4bD7sj494rB7MCnLkTSNNaIhM32zSw/viewform</a>

The intersection of Politics and Foreign Policy with Kristina Biyad

This week Grant and Zoe are joined by Shannon Kellman, Policy Director at Friends of the Global Fight against AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria.  Shannon talks about where we are in the fight against COVID, the recent breakthrough of a malaria vaccination, and how to talk to members of Congress about technical topics. In the final segment, Grant discusses Dune, Zoe talks about the New York Governor's race, and Shannon endorses the musical Six. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9

This week Grant and Zoe are joined by Shannon Kellman, Policy Director at Friends of the Global Fight against AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria.  Shannon talks about where we are in the fight against COVID, the recent breakthrough of a malaria vaccination, and how to talk to members of Congress about technical topics. In the final segment, Grant discusses <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dune_(2021_film)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dune</a>, Zoe talks about the <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/29/politics/letitia-james-new-york-governor-campaign/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New York Governor's race</a>, and Shannon endorses the musical <a href="https://sixonbroadway.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Six</a>. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: <a href="https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9</a>

Global Health with Shannon Kellman

The podcast where new, emerging, and diverse voices in foreign policy and national security discuss the issues of today and tomorrow. Hosted by Grant Haver and Zoe Weinberg and produced in cooperation with Foreign Policy for America's NextGen Initiative.

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