Best 50 Council on Foreign Relations Podcasts in the US

A curated list of the best council on foreign relations podcasts to listen to. Each listing includes host, booking agent, and producer contact information to facilitate collaborations.

1. World Class

World Class
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Podcast from the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI) at Stanford University, featuring

Host

Michael McFaul (Male)

Producer/Network

Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, Stanford University

Last Episode Date

Email

****@proton.me

Listener Type

Policy Maker, International Relations Expert

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 54

Avg Length

28 mins
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2. The DSR Network

The DSR Network
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This podcast will take you on a smart, direct, sometimes scary, sometimes profane, sometimes hilarious tour

Host

David Rothkopf (Male)

Producer/Network

The DSR Network

Last Episode Date

Email

****@thedsrnetwork.com

Listener Type

Political Analyst, National Security Expert

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.5/5

Apple Review

(US) 1622

Avg Length

30 mins

3. Carnegie Connects

Carnegie Connects
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Carnegie Connects is our premier virtual event series hosted by Aaron David Miller. Every other week, he

Host

Aaron David Miller (Male)

Producer/Network

Carnegie Endowment

Last Episode Date

Email

****@ceip.org

Listener Type

Policy Maker, Diplomat

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.4/5

Apple Review

(US) 10

Avg Length

54 mins

4. China In Focus

China In Focus
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Fast, compelling, first-hand news from China. China in Focus airs Monday Friday at 9:30 p.m. ET. Hosted By

Host

Tiffany Meier (Female)

Producer/Network

Epoch Media Group

Last Episode Date

Email

****@ntd.com

Listener Type

CEO, Investor

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.5/5

Apple Review

(US) 47

Avg Length

23 mins

5. Asia Geopolitics

Asia Geopolitics
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A weekly discussion of the geopolitical implications of current events in the Asia-Pacific, hosted by Ankit

Hosts

Ankit Panda (Male), Catherine Putz (Female)

Producer/Network

The Diplomat

Last Episode Date

Email

****@thediplomat.com

Listener Type

Political Analyst, International Relations Expert

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.5/5

Apple Review

(US) 307

Avg Length

19 mins

6. This Week in Geopolitics

This Week in Geopolitics
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The world is changing and we're gonna watch it together.

Host

Haisean Wade (Male)

Producer/Network

Haisean Wade

Last Episode Date

Listener Type

Political Analyst, International Relations Expert, Global Business Executive

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

3.1/5

Apple Review

(US) 31

Avg Length

73 mins

7. Fault Lines

Fault Lines
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Fault Lines, the National Security Institute's flagship podcast, gets you quickly up to speed,

Hosts

Martha Miller (Female), Lester Munson (Male), Morgan Viu00f1a (Female), Jessica Jones (Female)

Producer/Network

National Security Institute

Last Episode Date

Email

****@bgrdc.com

Listener Type

Government Official, National Security Expert, Foreign Policy Analyst

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.5/5

Apple Review

(US) 38

Avg Length

12 mins

8. Global Dispatches -- World News That Matters

Global Dispatches -- World News That Matters
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The longest running independent international affairs podcast features in-depth interviews with policymakers,

Host

Mark Leon Goldberg (Male)

Producer/Network

Global Dispatches

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Academic Researcher, Policy Maker, International Relations Expert

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 294

Avg Length

32 mins

9. All Things Policy

All Things Policy
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Ever wondered how automation will change the world? Maybe you puzzle over what India could do to ease traffic

Hosts

Arindam Goswami (Male), Shobhankita Reddy (Female), Aishwaria Sonavane (Female), Anisree Suresh (Female), Ashwin Prasad (Male)

Producer/Network

Takshashila Institution

Last Episode Date

Email

****@takshashila.org.in

Listener Type

CEO, Political Analyst, Policy Maker

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 6

Avg Length

32 mins

10. The Interview

The Interview
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Conversations with people shaping our world, from all around the globe. The best interviews from the BBC.The

Host

Stephen Sackur (Male)

Producer/Network

BBC World Service

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gspeakers.com

Listener Type

CEO, Investor, Politician

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.4/5

Apple Review

(US) 321

Avg Length

23 mins

11. Fareed Zakaria GPS

Fareed Zakaria GPS
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Fareed Zakaria GPS takes a comprehensive look at foreign affairs and global policies through in-depth,

Host

Fareed Zakaria (Male)

Producer/Network

CNN

Last Episode Date

Email

****@turner.com

Listener Type

Political Analyst, Academic Researcher

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.2/5

Apple Review

(US) 2908

Avg Length

44 mins

12. The World Unpacked

The World Unpacked
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The World Unpacked is a weekly podcast where insiders, intellectuals, and iconoclasts dive deep into the most

Host

Sophia Besch (Female)

Producer/Network

Carnegie Endowment

Last Episode Date

Email

****@ceip.org

Listener Type

Academic Researcher, Policy Maker, International Relations Expert

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.5/5

Apple Review

(US) 73

Avg Length

49 mins

13. War on the Rocks

War on the Rocks
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Discussions over drinks with security, defense, and foreign policy insiders and experts. The original War on

Host

Ryan Evans (Male)

Producer/Network

Ryan Evans

Last Episode Date

Email

****@warontherocks.com

Listener Type

Security Analyst, Defense Contractor

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 1011

Avg Length

42 mins

14. American Diplomat

American Diplomat
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American Diplomat goes behind the scenes to hear real stories from diplomats who lived newsworthy events

Hosts

Pete Romero (Male), Laura Bennett (Female)

Producer/Network

Ambassador (Retired) Pete Romero and Writer/Producer Laura Bennett

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Political Analyst, Diplomat, International Relations Student

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 237

Avg Length

43 mins

15. Foreign Policy Live

Foreign Policy Live
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Each week, Foreign Policy Live will feature a substantive conversation on world affairs. Host and FP editor

Host

Ravi Agrawal (Male)

Producer/Network

Foreign Policy

Last Episode Date

Email

****@foreignpolicy.com

Listener Type

Political Analyst, Diplomat

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.1/5

Apple Review

(US) 556

Avg Length

43 mins

16. The Jacob Shapiro Podcast

The Jacob Shapiro Podcast
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Hosted by Jacob Shapiro, the Jacob Shapiro Podcast is long-form exploration of geopolitics, markets, crypto,

Host

Jacob Shapiro (Male)

Producer/Network

Jacob Shapiro

Last Episode Date

Email

****@jacobshapiro.com

Listener Type

Entrepreneur, Investor, Geopolitical Analyst

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 161

Avg Length

52 mins

17. International Horizons

International Horizons
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International Horizons is a podcast of the Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies that brings

Host

John Torpey (Male)

Producer/Network

Ralph Bunche Institute

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gc.cuny.edu

Listener Type

Academic Researcher, Policy Maker

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 6

Avg Length

55 mins

18. Pod Save the World

Pod Save the World
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'Pod Save America' cohost Tommy Vietor thought foreign policy was boring and complicated until he got the

Hosts

Ben Rhodes (Male), Tommy Vietor (Male)

Producer/Network

Crooked Media

Last Episode Date

Email

****@crooked.com

Listener Type

Political Enthusiast, Government Employee

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 23786

Avg Length

90 mins

19. Asia Insight

Asia Insight
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Podcasts from The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) covering the critical issues that leaders need to

Producer/Network

National Bureau of Asian Research

Last Episode Date

Email

****@nbr.org

Listener Type

CEO, Policy Maker

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

3.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 4

Avg Length

31 mins

20. Russian Roulette

Russian Roulette
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Hosted by Max Bergmann and Dr. Maria Snegovaya of the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program at CSIS, Russian

Hosts

Max Bergmann (Male), Dr. Maria Snegovaya

Producer/Network

CSIS

Last Episode Date

Email

****@csis.org

Listener Type

Political Analyst, Historian

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 127

Avg Length

50 mins

21. Horns of a Dilemma

Horns of a Dilemma
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Brought to you by the Texas National Security Review, this podcast features lectures, interviews, and panel

Producer/Network

Texas National Security Review

Last Episode Date

Email

****@tnsr.org

Listener Type

Academic Researcher, National Security Analyst

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 133

Avg Length

43 mins

22. Then & Now

Then & Now
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Then & Now connects past to present, using historical analysis and context to help guide us through modern

Producer/Network

UCLA Luskin Center for History and Policy

Last Episode Date

Email

****@history.ucla.edu

Listener Type

Historian, Policy Analyst

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 16

Avg Length

48 mins

23. The Impossible State

The Impossible State
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North Korea is the Impossible State. Each episode, join the people who know the most about North Korea for an

Hosts

H. Andrew Schwartz (Male), Victor Cha (Male)

Producer/Network

CSIS

Last Episode Date

Email

****@csis.org

Listener Type

Political Analyst, National Security Expert

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.4/5

Apple Review

(US) 85

Avg Length

38 mins

24. The Asia Chessboard

The Asia Chessboard
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The 'Asia Chessboard' features in-depth conversations with the most prominent strategic thinkers on Asia.

Hosts

Michael J. Green (Male), Jude Blanchette (Male)

Producer/Network

CSIS

Last Episode Date

Email

****@csis.org

Listener Type

Policy Maker, Diplomat, Geopolitical Analyst

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 98

Avg Length

43 mins

25. War Studies

War Studies
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Welcome to the War Studies podcast. We bring you world-leading research from the School of Security Studies

Producer/Network

Department of War Studies

Last Episode Date

Email

****@kcl.ac.uk

Listener Type

Academic Researcher, Policy Maker

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4/5

Apple Review

(US) 48

Avg Length

52 mins

26. The Red Line

The Red Line
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Three experts, one Story. Each fortnight we host a panel of international experts diving into the biggest

Host

Michael Hilliard (Male)

Producer/Network

The Red Line

Last Episode Date

Email

****@theredlinepodcast.com

Listener Type

Political Analyst, International Relations Student

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 339

Avg Length

81 mins

27. The Burn Bag Podcast

The Burn Bag Podcast
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We're here to redefine how scholars and policymakers approach national security and foreign policy. Join us,

Host

A'ndre Gonawela

Producer/Network

Burn Bag Media

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Policy Maker, National Security Analyst

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 43

Avg Length

47 mins

28. Democracy in Question?

Democracy in Question?
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Today, liberal democracies are under unprecedented strain from within and without. In each episode, renowned

Host

Shalini Randeria (Female)

Producer/Network

Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy

Email

****@graduateinstitute.ch

Listener Type

Academic Researcher, Policy Maker, Activist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.2/5

Apple Review

(US) 11

Avg Length

51 mins

29. The Looking Glass

The Looking Glass
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The Looking Glass is the premier international relations podcast by The SAIS Review of International Affairs

Host

Jiwon Lim (Female)

Producer/Network

The SAIS Review of International Affairs

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Academic Researcher, Policy Maker, International Relations Expert

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 12

Avg Length

36 mins

30. Background Briefing with Ian Masters

Background Briefing with Ian Masters
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Background Briefing goes far beyond the headlines and deep under the radar to bring forward truths unheard

Host

Lan Masters

Producer/Network

Ian Masters

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Political Analyst, Policy Maker, National Security Expert

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 586

Avg Length

62 mins

31. Podcasts for the UCLA Burkle Center for International Relations

Podcasts for the UCLA Burkle Center for International Relations
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Podcasts of public lectures on the contemporary world and the role of the United States in global security,

Producer/Network

Podcasts for the UCLA Burkle Center for International Relations

Email

****@international.ucla.edu

Listener Type

Academic Researcher, Policy Maker, International Relations Expert

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 4

Avg Length

68 mins

32. International Law Behind the Headlines

International Law Behind the Headlines
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ASIL is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, educational membership organization founded in 1906 and chartered by

Hosts

Catherine Amirfar (Female), Kal Raustiala (Male)

Producer/Network

American Society of International Law

Email

****@asil.org

Listener Type

Legal Professional, International Relations Scholar

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 21

Avg Length

32 mins

33. In Relation To

In Relation To
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In Relation To is the culmination of the International Relations Review's effort to discover new ways to

Hosts

Olivia Price (Female), Dominic Muratore (Male), Lyla Olczak (Female), Julia Owerko (Female)

Producer/Network

The International Relations Review

Email

****@buiaa.org

Listener Type

Policy Maker, Academic

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 2

Avg Length

31 mins

34. China in the World

China in the World
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Carnegie China's China in the World podcast is a series of conversations between Chinese and international

Host

Dr. Ian Chong (Male)

Producer/Network

Carnegie China

Email

****@ceip.org

Listener Type

Academic Researcher, International Relations Expert, Diplomat

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.2/5

Apple Review

(US) 80

Avg Length

45 mins

35. Epicenter

Epicenter
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Epicenter is produced by the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University. Wrapping our

Hosts

Jessica Barnard (Female), Erin Goodman (Female)

Producer/Network

Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University

Email

****@wcfia.harvard.edu

Listener Type

Academic Researcher, Policy Maker, Environmental Activist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 1

Avg Length

41 mins

36. One CA Podcast

One CA Podcast
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One CA Podcast is here to inspire anyone interested in traveling to work with a partner nation's people and

Host

Jack Gaines (Male)

Producer/Network

Civil Affairs Association

Email

****@civilaffairsassoc.org

Listener Type

Diplomat, Military Professional

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 34

Avg Length

23 mins

37. The Truth of the Matter

The Truth of the Matter
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A weekly analysis of the complex policy issues driving the news.

Host

Andrew Schwartz (Male)

Producer/Network

CSIS

Email

****@csis.org

Listener Type

Political Scientist, Policy Analyst

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.3/5

Apple Review

(US) 236

Avg Length

24 mins

38. Circle Of Insight- Foreign Affairs

Circle Of Insight- Foreign Affairs
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Welcome to 'Circle of Insight: Foreign Affairs,' your go-to podcast for in-depth discussions on global issues

Producer/Network

Circle Of Insight Productions

Listener Type

Political Analyst, Diplomat

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 6

Avg Length

7 mins

39. Departures with Robert Amsterdam

Departures with Robert Amsterdam
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Departures is a literary podcast featuring half-hour interviews with nonfiction authors covering a diverse

Host

Robert Amsterdam (Male)

Producer/Network

Amsterdam & Partners LLP

Email

****@robertamsterdam.com

Listener Type

Academic, International Relations Specialist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 34

Avg Length

29 mins

40. Need to Know

Need to Know
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The Need To Know podcast is a production of the Office of Congressional Relations at the Woodrow Wilson

Host

John Milewski (Male)

Producer/Network

Wilson Center

Email

****@wilsoncenter.org

Listener Type

Policy Maker

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.4/5

Apple Review

(US) 13

Avg Length

17 mins

41. On Peace

On Peace
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U.S. Institute of Peace experts discuss the latest foreign policy issues from around the world in this brief

Producer/Network

U.S. Institute of Peace

Email

****@usip.org

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.1/5

Apple Review

(US) 8

Avg Length

10 mins

42. Events at USIP

Events at USIP
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The U.S. Institute of Peace has long distinguished itself as one of Washington, D.C.'s premiere convening

Producer/Network

U.S. Institute of Peace

Email

****@usip.org

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.5/5

Apple Review

(US) 8

Avg Length

73 mins

43. The World Next Week

The World Next Week
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The World Next Week brings a journalist's perspective to the critical and intriguing stories developing

Hosts

Robert McMahon (Male), Carla Anne Robbins (Female)

Producer/Network

CFR

Email

****@cfr.org

Listener Type

Political Analyst, Journalist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.3/5

Apple Review

(US) 821

Avg Length

33 mins

44. Dissidents and Dictators

Dissidents and Dictators
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'Dissidents and Dictators' is a podcast dedicated to bringing listeners stories and analysis from those on

Hosts

Casey Michel (Male), Elisha Maldonado (Female)

Producer/Network

Human Rights Foundation

Email

****@hrf.org

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 27

Avg Length

34 mins
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