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Friction Point
by Rainbow Creative
Friction Point is a geopolitics podcast for people who know the world is getting more complex, but don’t trust most of what they’re hearing about it.Hosted by Simone Ledeen, a former senior U.S. defense official with experience in Iraq, Afghanistan, and at the policy level, the show brings an insider’s perspective to global events, defense technology, intelligence, and the shifting balance of power. Now operating in the private sector, she connects how governments think, how systems actually work, and where incentives break down.Each episode focuses on the points of tension shaping the world, the conflicts, emerging technologies, strategic competition, and the unseen forces behind them. The format blends briefing-style clarity with candid analysis, personal experience, and occasional humor. Some episodes will be solo deep dives; others will feature guests with direct, relevant expertise.This is not commentary for its own sake. The goal is to help listeners th
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Introducing...Friction Point by Simone Ledeen
The world is getting more complex. And if you're paying attention, you can feel it. But the more you hear, the harder it gets to know what's actually true. Friction Point is a geopolitics podcast hosted by Simone Ledeen, former senior U.S. defense official and intelligence officer, bridging the gap between how the world is explained and how it actually works. This show is about the forces shaping global power. No theory. No talking points. Just honest, clear-eyed analysis of how decisions are really made and why. Each episode goes deep: expert guests, real context, and the kind of clarity that helps you think more carefully, ask better questions, and understand the systems quietly shaping your world. Real stories are happening beneath the surface. This is where you find them. Follow and subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you watch or listen. This show is produced by Rainbow Creative with Executive Producer Matthew “MoJo” Jones. For inquires including sponsorships, email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Friction Point is a geopolitics podcast for people who know the world is getting more complex, but don’t trust most of what they’re hearing about it.Hosted by Simone Ledeen, a former senior U.S. defense official with experience in Iraq, Afghanistan, and at the policy level, the show brings an insider’s perspective to global events, defense technology, intelligence, and the shifting balance of power. Now operating in the private sector, she connects how governments think, how systems actually work, and where incentives break down.Each episode focuses on the points of tension shaping the world, the conflicts, emerging technologies, strategic competition, and the unseen forces behind them. The format blends briefing-style clarity with candid analysis, personal experience, and occasional humor. Some episodes will be solo deep dives; others will feature guests with direct, relevant expertise.This is not commentary for its own sake. The goal is to help listeners th
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Friction Point is a geopolitics podcast for people who know the world is getting more complex, but don’t trust most of what they’re hearing about it.Hosted by Simone Ledeen, a former senior U.S. defense official with experience in Iraq, Afghanistan, and at the policy level, the show brings an...
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