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The Big Stick

The Big Stick

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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! Before you go, check out our Substack: https://thebigstick.substack.com/The Big Stick Politics & Government
Episodes
  • The Failure in Afghanistan ft. Jerry Dunleavy

    The Failure in Afghanistan ft. Jerry Dunleavy
    Sep 16 2024

    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
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Getting Real on China, ft. Elbridge Colby

    Getting Real on China, ft. Elbridge Colby
    Apr 11 2024

    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.
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    40 mins
  • Wanted in Russia, ft. Tom Rogan

    Wanted in Russia, ft. Tom Rogan
    Apr 3 2024

    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.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
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