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Intrigue Outloud
by International Intrigue
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Episodes
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Interview with Ankit Panda: Iran Strikes, Nuclear Deterrence, and the Return of Proliferation
In this fascinating interview with nuclear expert Ankit Panda we discuss the escalating conflict following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and its implications for global nuclear deterrence. He argues that Iran's strategy appears aimed at regionalizing the conflict across the Gulf to generate...
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What Is Biden's Foreign Policy Legacy?
Welcome back to Intrigue Outloud! The US has officially entered its Trump 2.0 era, so we decided to have a chat to reflect on his predecessor's foreign policy legacy. We talk about Biden's approach in Ukraine, whether he was played by Bibi Netanyahu in the Israel-Hamas conflict, and how the last...
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Intrigue's 2025 Geopolitical Predictions
Happy New Year! To get settled in 2025 we thought we'd record a special episode to discuss the year ahead. John, Helen, and Jeremy trade takes on the future of Maduro's Venezuela, whether ISIS is making a comeback in post-Assad Syria, the prospects for a hot conflict between China and Taiwan, and...
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Special Edition: What's next for Syria?
Summary In this special edition on Syria one week after Assad's downfall, Helen, John and Jeremy discuss: The recent developments in Syria following Assad's flight to Russia, the role of HTS in governing Idlib, and the implications of regional powers' involvement. The complexities of the Syrian...
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🗳️ Musk-querading into January
This week, John and Kristen discuss developments in Rome at a conference attracting numerous foreign ministers as the G7 meets right next door, closing Italy’s hosting year. John dives into what Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s proposed Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, would mean for...
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📥 Stay Tuned
We hate to be the bearers of bad news, but our expert co-host and chief executive, John Fowler, has lost his voice! This means today’s edition of the pod is postponed—but don’t worry, we’ll be back as soon as he’s ready to speak again. Thanks for your patience, and stay tuned! Hosted on Acast.…
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🗳️Welcome to Trump's America
Welcome to Trump's America. On January 20th, former President Donald Trump will become the 47th president. In the meantime, he is President-elect. Washington, as we know it, has changed and will evolve over the next some 10 weeks. Is this a surprise? Tune in. Join John and Kristen for their takes...
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🗳️ Closing Pitch
This week, we dive into if newspapers should endorse candidates, each campaign's closing pitches, the period after November 5th and who countries around the world are hoping the American people vote for. Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world.…
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Intrigue Events: Securing Tomorrow – The Future of Cyber Threats and Global Defense
Welcome back to Intrigue Events! The space for geopolitical discussion and exploration is often relegated to dusty rooms, with jargony conversations, and one too many uses of the word 'tripolarity.' At Intrigue Media, we're here to change that. Our mission is to discover, contextualize, and…
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🗳️ Foreign Interference
This week, we dive into foreign interference into the election (both from predictable and unexpected actors) and the two campaigns last pitches to voters for any of the mythical undecided constituents out there. Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the...
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🗳️ Harris goes into the Fox's den
This week, we dive into what court cases filed across numerous swing states could mean for voters perception of the election, its fairness and legitimacy of the results. Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world. Sign up for weekly editions of the...
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🗳️ October surprises and the betting markets
This week, we dive into what each candidate winning in November could mean for Washington's approach to the Middle East and how hype around the election can fuel the betting markets (with a little help from Elon Musk?). Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means…
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🗳️ Debates and Strikes
This week, we dive into the vice presidential debate and how escalation (yes, even further escalation) in the Middle East could impact the Harris-Walz and Trump-Vance campaigns. Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world. Sign up for weekly editions…
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🗳️ Biden's farewell, Harris' problem?
This week, we dive into the impact that Biden's speeches and movements have on the Harris campaign and look back at the Trump administration foreign policy record. Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world. Sign up for weekly editions of the Election...
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Election Intrigue: Foreign interference and overseas votes
This week, we dive into the impact that overseas voters could have on the election as RFK Jr. goes to bat over getting his name removed from state ballots. Plus, some on-the-ground reporting in Washington on what secretaries are doing to mitigate a potential cut to US diplomats pay. Join John and...
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John&Jacob: How 2024's Elections are Shifting the Global Order (July 2024)
**This episode originally aired July 15th, 2024 (Video Episode Here) .We'll be back next week! -- Hi Everyone! Welcome to International Intrigue's newest show: John&Jacob! Every week, Intrigue CEO and Former Australian Diplomat John Fowler and Cognitive Investments Director of Geopolitical…
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Election Intrigue: Debate 2.0
John and Kristen hit record just after the first debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris wrap on their first debate (and first time meeting face-to-face!) in the 2024 election season. From the CHIPS Act to pictures of a Taliban leader’s home, there was more...
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John&Jacob: What Zelenskyy's Government Shakeup Means for the Russo-Ukraine War
Video Episode Here Hi Everyone! Welcome back to International Intrigue's newest show: John&Jacob! Every week, Intrigue CEO and Former Australian Diplomat John Fowler and Cognitive Investments Director of Geopolitical Analysis Jacob Shapiro bring you fresh, egoless analysis of the world's most...
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Election Intrigue: Inside the Dem's China Strategy
This week, we dive into what a Democrat win in November could mean for US-China relations. Harris has signaled she will likely continue down the path that President Joe Biden carved out over the past four years when it comes to Beijing but with a VP pick that has been to China nearly 30 times…
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John&Jacob: How China's Spiraling Economy is Affecting its Global Strategy
Video Episode Here. Hi Everyone! Welcome back to International Intrigue's newest show: John&Jacob! Every week, Intrigue CEO and Former Australian Diplomat John Fowler and Cognitive Investments Director of Geopolitical Analysis Jacob Shapiro bring you fresh, egoless analysis of the world's most...
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Election Intrigue: Trumping Trade
This week, we dive into what a potential Trump 2.0 administration could mean for US-China relations. Former President Donald Trump set the tone for hawkish China policies out of Washington, very much continued by sitting President Joe Biden. So, what would a Republican ticket look to accelerate…
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Election Intrigue: Harris's Big Tent Pitch
This week, we took to the windy city to get the scoop on the DNC live from scene. From main stage speeches to off-the-record conversations, the Democrats created a convention that felt like a pep rally for November. With Trump still doing well in the polls, the fight is far from over. Join John…
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John&Jacob: Is Kamala's Surge in the Polls Only Temporary?
Video Episode Here. Welcome back to International Intrigue's newest show: John&Jacob! This week John comes to you from the DNC in Chicago, where Kamala Harris is seeing a massive shift in nationwide polling against Trump. We break down her current standing in the swing states and discuss the role...
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John&Jacob: Ukraine’s Kursk Strategy & What’s Next for the Counter-Offensive?
Video Episode Here. Hi Everyone! Welcome back to International Intrigue's newest show: John&Jacob! Every week, Intrigue CEO and Former Australian Diplomat John Fowler and Cognitive Investments Director of Geopolitical Analysis Jacob Shapiro bring you fresh, egoless analysis of the world's most...
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Election Intrigue: Road to Chicago
This week, we discuss Trump's return to X, the former President's over two hour conversation with tech titan Elon Musk (including a potential cabinet position) and how the Democrats are prepping for the DNC next week in Chicago. Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it...
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John&Jacob: The Bigger Global Pressures That Caused the Protests in the UK & Bangladesh
**Video Episode here **For Bangladesh/UK, go to 12:30 Hi Everyone! Welcome back to International Intrigue's newest show: John&Jacob! Every week, Intrigue CEO and Former Australian Diplomat John Fowler and Cognitive Investments Director of Geopolitical Analysis Jacob Shapiro bring you fresh…
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Election Intrigue: Window to the Walz
This week, we discuss what putting Tim Walz on the Democrat ticket could mean for Harris's chances of winning in November, the governor's views on foreign policy, and his relationship with China dating back to 1989. Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for…
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John&Jacob: The Real Foreign Interests Behind Venezuela's 2024 Elections
Hi Everyone! Welcome back to International Intrigue's newest show: John&Jacob! Every week, Intrigue CEO and Former Australian Diplomat John Fowler and Cognitive Investments Director of Geopolitical Analysis Jacob Shapiro bring you fresh, egoless analysis of the world's most pressing stories. This...
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Election Intrigue: Ready, Set, Veep
This was supposed to be a slow news week as we all digested a brand new race for president but nevertheless Venezuela had elections, the Middle East a few assassinations and a number of foreign countries has US election interference on the mind. This week, we discuss what the latest global...
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Intrigue Events: The Real Impact of Memes, AI, and Deepfakes on Global Politics
**Full video here. Welcome to Intrigue Events! The space for geopolitical discussion and exploration is often relegated to dusty rooms, with jargony conversations, and one too many uses of the word 'tripolarity.' At Intrigue Media, we're here to change that. On July 24th, we hosted an event at…
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John&Jacob: Where Does Kamala Harris Really Stand on Foreign Policy?
**Full Video Episode here. Hi Everyone! Welcome to International Intrigue's newest show: John&Jacob! Every week, Intrigue CEO and Former Australian Diplomat John Fowler and Cognitive Investments Director of Geopolitical Analysis Jacob Shapiro bring you fresh, egoless analysis of the world's most...
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Election Intrigue: Kamala has entered the chat
Vice President Kamala Harris will be the Democratic nominee for President. And that's the sum total of what we know about how the electoin will go from here! This week, we discuss what her lightning-fast ascent to the top of the ticket means for US foreign policy, and how leaders in capitals…
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Election Intrigue: Joe Bye-den (and the RNC)
Can we get a weekend off? Only kidding but it has been a wild past two weekends between an assassination attempt and President Joe Biden, the presumed Democratic candidate, stepping aside. While Kristen was in Milwaukee for the RNC, Republicans united around Trump as foreign delegations tried to...
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Election Intrigue: The Biden Shadow (over the NATO Summit)
Hi folks, John here. Both Kristen and I are in the field talking to sources and trying to get close to the people in the rooms where decisions are made. We hear you about the audio quality - it's not the best it could be, but if you can bear with us, we'll back in our home studios soon. Until…
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Election Intrigue: Biden hanging on and a new government in the UK
The UK has a new Prime Minister, and the US doesn't have a new president... yet! What does a Labour government mean for the 'Special Relationship'? *To the emailers: Kristen apologises for her less than perfect audio, but we'll be back in our home studios soon! Join John Fowler and Kristen Talman...
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Election Intrigue: What to make of THAT debate performance?
What will Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin or Benjamin Netanyahu make of Biden's stumbling performance? Did we learn anything about Trump or Biden's foreign policy 2.0? Will Biden even be the candidate come November? Join John Fowler and Kristen Talman for their reaction to the Trump-Biden debate last...
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Intrigue Explained: Al-Jabbering about COP28
Hey Intriguers! We'll be back soon posting new and exciting content in this feed, but in the meantime, check out an episode of our sister podcast Intrigue Explained. On this episode, Intrigue co-founders John Fowler and Helen Zhang are joined by Dmitry Grozoubinski of ExplainTrade to discuss the...
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Don't touch that dial!
After 100 episodes, we're taking a break from Intrigue Outloud for a few weeks to create something even better. If you love this podcast, you'll love what we're making next, so make sure you stick around this channel! If you have feedback to help us make Intrigue audio even better, email us at...
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17 November: Biden and Xi meet in San Francisco
On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss the meeting between Xi and Biden: how it happened, why it happened when it happened, and what it all means. Thanks to our sponsor, Talk Eastern Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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14 November: Tides turn in Myanmar and Spanish politicians spar
On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss a major breakthrough for rebel forces in Myanmar, and the risky political gambit that set off protests in Madrid. Click here to sign up for our $2,000 cash giveaway! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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10 November: How we cover the Israel-Hamas war
On today's Intrigue Outloud, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler and managing editor Jeremy Dicker join (live from the Intrigue retreat in Austin, Texas) to discuss the challenges of covering the war in Israel and Gaza from far away, and why it feels different than other global conflict zones. Thanks...
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7 November: Albanese meets Xi and Africa goes visa-free
On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss the historic meeting between Australia's Anthony Albanese and China's Xi Jinping, and to examine the new visa-free travel program sweeping across Africa. Click here to sign up for our $2,000 cash giveaway!...
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The "Day After" Dilemma: where do Palestinian politics go next?
On today's Intrigue Outloud, Khaled Elgindy joins to discuss Palestinian politics, the legacy of Mahmoud Abbas, and who can take up the Palestinian cause on the "day after" Abbas leaves office. Khaled is the director of the Program on Palestine and Israeli-Palestinian Affairs at the Middle East...
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31 October: Tensions in Bangladesh stir up and war continues in Europe
On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss protests in Bangladesh and later gives an update on the War in Ukraine. Thanks to our sponsor, Millennium Space Systems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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27 October: Can Biden constrain Bibi?
On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss Israel's ground operation in Gaza on Thursday morning, and to explain why Biden wants - but may struggle - to prevent a wider war. Thanks to our sponsor, What Could Go Right. Hosted on Acast. See...
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24 October: Pakistan's former PM is back and a suspicious Baltic attack
On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss the return of former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif, and the potential sabotage of undersea infrastructure connecting Estonia and Finland. Thanks to our sponsor, Drizly. Hosted on Acast. See...
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20 October: The diplomatic blitz in the Middle East begins
On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder Helen Zhang joins to discuss the flurry of diplomatic activity across the Middle East. Thanks to our sponsor, Ryse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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17 October: Poland makes its choice and Australia rejects The Voice
On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss this past weekend's elections in Poland, Ecuador, New Zealand, and Australia. Thanks to our sponsor, Patent Drop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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13 October: What's next for Israel and Gaza?
On today's Intrigue Outloud, Ethan is joined by Intrigue co-founder John Fowler and Jacob Shapiro, Partner and Director of Geopolitical Analysis at Cognitive Investments, to break down the latest from the conflict in Israel and Gaza, and to consider what the fighting tells us about the state of…
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10 October: An update from the Middle East
On this episode of Intrigue Outloud, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss the fallout from the attacks in Israel this weekend. Thanks to our sponsor, Holi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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