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'Leapfrogging' Diplomacy: Dr. Nadia Schadlow
Jun 10, 2026
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The Price of Peace in Iran: Richard Nephew
May 31, 2026
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Reading Between the Lines - What's Hidden in the New Iran Agreement: Dr. Rebeccah L. Heinrichs and Rich Goldberg
May 27, 2026
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Operation Epic Fury 2?: Adm. Robert Harward
May 20, 2026
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Special Episode - The Political Firestorm at 10 Downing Street: Dr. Alan Mendoza
May 15, 2026
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/10/26 | 'Leapfrogging' Diplomacy: Dr. Nadia Schadlow | Michael is joined by Dr. Nadia Schadlow, Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute and former Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategy, to discuss the architecture of U.S. global power amid fast-moving crises in the Mideast, China, and Ukraine. Dr. Schadlow provides a compelling assessment of how the administration is utilizing a disruptive, iconoclastic approach to confront years of slow, multilateral processing and force rapid diplomatic end states. | — | ||||||
| 5/31/26 | The Price of Peace in Iran: Richard Nephew | Michael is joined by Richard Nephew, Senior Research Scholar at Columbia University and former Director for Iran at the National Security Council, to examine the fragile state of the U.S.–Iran ceasefire and the looming terms of a potential memorandum of understanding (MOU). Richard shares his concerns about the current trajectory of negotiations, warning that Washington is at risk of overpaying with massive sanctions relief without securing a durable, verifiable nuclear agreement. Richard also helps unravel the strategic and economic fallout of the crisis, examining the potential long-term impact of costly oil and how the conflict has shifted Iran's strategic calculus toward a more aggressive, risk-tolerant posture. | — | ||||||
| 5/27/26 | Reading Between the Lines - What's Hidden in the New Iran Agreement: Dr. Rebeccah L. Heinrichs and Rich Goldberg | Michael is joined by Dr. Rebeccah L. Heinrichs, Senior Fellow and Director of the Keystone Defense Initiative at the Hudson Institute, and Rich Goldberg, Senior Advisor at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, to pull back the curtain on the still-unreleased U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding to end the war. They explore the hidden risks of a premature diplomatic off-ramp, with Dr. Heinrichs and Mr. Goldberg analyzing why a partial deal could squander the historic geopolitical momentum built up over weeks of military pressure. Finally, they map out a definitive theory of victory, evaluating the operational steps the U.S. could take to forcibly dismantle Tehran's nuclear program. | — | ||||||
| 5/20/26 | Operation Epic Fury 2?: Adm. Robert Harward | Michael Allen is joined by Admiral (Ret.) Robert "Bob" Harward, former Deputy Commander of CENTCOM and a retired Navy SEAL, for an intensely candid look at what he believes the ultimate end state of the Iran conflict should look like. Drawing on his distinguished military career and the unique perspective of having lived in Tehran during his youth, Admiral Harward rejects the cautious consensus of Washington skeptics. Instead, he doubles down on the strategic necessity of driving toward total regime change, arguing that the U.S. holds a historic opportunity to decisively alter the global order. | — | ||||||
| 5/15/26 | Special Episode - The Political Firestorm at 10 Downing Street: Dr. Alan Mendoza | Michael is joined by Dr. Alan Mendoza, Chief Advisor for Global Affairs for the U.K.'s Reform Party, to explain the political firestorm engulfing Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Labour Party. Dr. Mendoza provides an insider's look at the mounting pressure on Starmer and the momentum behind the Reform Party and firebrand Nigel Farage following recent local election results. He explores the last decade of tectonic shifts in British politics—from the decline of the Conservative Party to the potential for a radical hybrid coalition that could reshape the country's leadership. Dr. Mendoza also analyzes the "Special Relationship" between the U.S. and U.K. through the lens of the Iran war, discussing the growing consternation in Europe and the strategic role Britain must play as Washington navigates a volatile Middle East. | — | ||||||
| 5/13/26 | Trump's Beijing Detour & China's Role in the Iran Endgame: Craig Singleton | Michael is joined by Craig Singleton, Senior Director of the China Program at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, to preview the long-delayed summit between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week. With the war in Iran looming over the meeting, Craig discusses whether Beijing will leverage its influence over Tehran as a bargaining chip or continue to provide the regime with a critical economic lifeline. He also focuses on the unbalanced dependencies that define the U.S.-China relationship—from the weaponization of trade to the national security risks posed by Chinese dominance in the battery and electric vehicle markets. Craig also explains what China's plans could be for Taiwan, and why the U.S. can't build its next industrial economy on supply chains controlled by Beijing. | — | ||||||
| 5/5/26 | The Hormuz Hotline: Eddie Fishman✨ | Iran conflictdiplomacy+4 | Eddie Fishman | Maurice R. Greenberg Center for GeoeconomicsCouncil on Foreign Relations+1 | Strait of HormuzIran+2 | IranStrait of Hormuz+6 | — | 57m 52s | |
| 4/29/26 | Blockade Brinkmanship: Richard Fontaine✨ | US economic blockadeStrait of Hormuz+4 | Richard Fontaine | Center for a New American Security | United StatesStrait of Hormuz+2 | economic blockadenuclear breakthrough+5 | — | 57m 36s | |
| 4/22/26 | The Iranian 'Escalation Trap': Gen. Joseph Votel✨ | IranUS foreign policy+4 | Gen. (Ret.) Joseph Votel | CENTCOM | WashingtonTehran+2 | Iranescalation trap+6 | — | 44m 45s | |
| 4/16/26 | The Deal-Maker's Dilemma: Richard Nephew✨ | Mideast conflictU.S. military tactics+3 | Richard Nephew | Columbia UniversityCenter on Global Energy Policy+1 | IranWashington+1 | Mideast conflictU.S. tactics+5 | — | 55m 06s | |
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| 4/14/26 | The New Status Quo in the Strait of Hormuz: Roger Zakheim & Rich Goldberg✨ | maritime securityIranian economy+4 | Roger ZakheimRich Goldberg | Ronald Reagan Presidential FoundationFoundation for Defense of Democracies | IslamabadStrait of Hormuz+2 | Strait of HormuzIran+5 | — | 38m 39s | |
| 4/6/26 | President Trump's Latest Ultimatum to Iran: Adm. Chris Grady✨ | Iran conflictmilitary strategy+4 | Admiral (Ret.) Chris Grady | Bush National Security Council | Strait of HormuzIran+1 | IranPresident Trump+5 | — | 47m 46s | |
| 4/2/26 | Emergency Podcast - Decoding the President's Iran Address: Matt Kroenig✨ | Iran conflictU.S. foreign policy+3 | Matt Kroenig | StarlinkAtlantic Council | IranRussia | IranTrump+6 | — | 27m 27s | |
| 4/1/26 | Ukraine's Persistence, Baltic 'Gray Zone' Attacks & Russia's Weak Spots: Mark Montgomery✨ | Ukraine conflictgray zone tactics+4 | Mark Montgomery | Foundation for Defense of Democracies | UkraineBaltics+1 | UkraineRussia+6 | — | 42m 44s | |
| 3/25/26 | Off-Ramp or Escalator - The Iranian Regime's Final Act?: Dr. Seth Jones✨ | Iran conflictdiplomatic strategies+4 | Dr. Seth Jones | CSISIRGC | IranGulf states+1 | Irandiplomacy+5 | — | 45m 42s | |
| 3/20/26 | Israel's Strategic Reset: Yaakov Katz✨ | Israel's military strategyIran conflict+3 | Yaakov Katz | Jerusalem Post | IsraelIran | IsraelIran+5 | — | 48m 57s | |
| 3/18/26 | The Hormuz Pressure Cooker and Oil Price Roulette: Clay Seigle & Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery✨ | energy securityglobal oil prices+3 | Clay SeigleRear Adm. Mark Montgomery | CSISFoundation for Defense of Democracies | Straits of HormuzKharg Island+3 | energy securityoil prices+5 | — | 53m 36s | |
| 3/12/26 | Searching for Cracks in Iran's Core: Michael Doran | Michael speaks with Michael Doran, Director of the Hudson Institute's Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East and a former senior director in the National Security Council, about the outlook for U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran. Mr. Doran explains the internal power dynamics within the Iranian regime and why they matter to potential negotiations to de-escalate or end the conflict. He also explores the likely diverging interests of Israeli and American leaders, why understanding the influence of Iranian ethnic groups is vital to charting possible outcomes, and why he believes a citizen-led uprising to topple the government is unlikely. | — | ||||||
| 3/11/26 | The CENTCOM Playbook for Iran?: Gen. Joseph Votel | Michael discusses the rapidly developing conflict in the Middle East with General Joseph Votel, former commander of CENTCOM and U.S. Special Operations Command. General Votel analyzes the strategic implications of Iran blocking the Strait of Hormuz and the challenges of a potential special operations raid to recover highly enriched uranium in the country. He also examines the shifting power dynamics within the Iranian regime, including how the new Supreme Leader's lack of religious credentials may lead to increased influence from the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. | — | ||||||
| 3/10/26 | Chaos & Control in Iran: Amb. Jeffrey Feltman | Michael Allen discusses Iran's new Supreme Leader with Jeffrey Feltman, a visiting fellow at the Brookings Institution and former UN Under-Secretary-General. Feltman examines the sudden rise of Mojtaba Khamenei following the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, and discusses the regime's internal cohesion despite widespread domestic opposition. He also explains Israeli military targeting strategies, the risk of a "race for the bomb," and the potential for significant regional escalation. | — | ||||||
| 3/4/26 | Exclusive - The Iranian End Game: Richard Nephew | In an exclusive conversation, Michael talks to former National Security Council Director for Iran Richard Nephew about the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and the regime's response. Richard, a fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, explores how a collapse of the Islamic Republic could unfold and the last-ditch retaliation measures the regime could take against its Middle East neighbors and U.S. forces in the region. He also evaluates leadership succession possibilities and growing concerns regarding nuclear proliferation. | — | ||||||
| 3/2/26 | Special Episode - The Battle for the Middle East: Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery | Michael joins Rear Admiral (Ret.) Mark Montgomery of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies to discuss the U.S.-Israel combined attacks on Iran. RADM Montgomery, an expert in U.S. national security, explores the potential for Iranian regime change, regional security impacts, and Iran's strategic vulnerabilities. He also breaks down the massive air power currently assembled in the region and the likelihood of an expanded Iranian retaliation campaign. | — | ||||||
| 2/26/26 | Eliminating 'El Mencho' & Re-Engineering the Americas: Dr. Ryan Berg | Michael speaks with Dr. Ryan Berg, Director of the Americas Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, about the violent fallout from the Mexican army's deadly operation against drug kingpin "El Mencho." Ryan analyzes what's at stake for the U.S. as narco-barricades and violence force Americans to shelter in place, and explains how the U.S.-Mexico relationship is shifting as the White House turns up the heat on cartels. They also discuss the lingering fragility of the Cuban regime, and a high-stakes roadmap for Venezuela's future. | — | ||||||
| 2/18/26 | Red Sea Rivalries - The Proxy War for Sudan and the Geopolitical Interests in East Africa: Josh Meservey | Michael speaks with Josh Meservey, a Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute and one of the nation's leading experts on African geopolitics and counterterrorism. Josh discusses the high-stakes Sudanese Civil War, its ripple effects across the Red Sea into the Middle East, and why the US has a stake in the region's stability, trade, and security. Josh also explains the Great Power competition unfolding in Africa as China works to escalate its influence. | — | ||||||
| 2/11/26 | The Lurking Escalation with Iran & the Future of the Mideast: Tamir Hayman | Michael speaks with the former Chief of the IDF Intelligence Directorate Maj. Gen. (res.) Tamir Hayman about the increasing likelihood of military action against Iran's missile program. Gen. Hayman—who serves as Executive Director of the Tel Aviv-based Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)—analyzes the complex regional "reshuffle," explaining how Saudi Arabia is recalibrating its position through a rapprochement with Iran while distancing itself from the UAE and Israel. Gen. Hayman also offers his forecast on the future of Hamas and Gaza, and the broader outlook for regional stability. | — | ||||||
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