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Rational Policy
by Mike Coté
An Historical Perspective on Policy, International Affairs, and Politics.Join host Mike Coté (and occasional guests) for analysis and commentary on American politics, foreign affairs, and international relations, from a historically-informed perspective. Listen in for news and opinion without the hyperbole, reflexive partisanship, and lack of nuance.
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Episode 17 - Foreign Telegram, May/June 2023
The Rational Policy Podcast is back with another installment of the Foreign Telegram! A lot has happened abroad in the months of May and June 2023, and host Mike Cote brings you all of the most important news. Three subjects really made a huge impact over the past two months: elections in Turkey…
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Episode 16 - Looking to 2024
Yes, it's that time already. Whether you like it or not, the 2024 presidential election is ramping up. We are only a short while from the start of debates and voters will begin candidate selection in fewer than 9 months (crazy, I know). If you haven't been paying attention, now is the time to...
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Episode 15 - Foreign Telegram, April 2023
The Foreign Telegram has returned, just in time to recap some fascinating and important international events from the month of April 2023. In this dispatch, we discuss the unfolding chaos in Sudan and the lackluster American response when it comes to evacuating its citizens, detail the…
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Episode 14 - A Fortnight of Foreign Fails
The Biden administration's foreign policy has been largely disastrous, with major crises happening nearly every month. The past two weeks have put this in stark relief. Three major stories showcase these foreign policy failures: revelations on the Chinese spy balloon, the release of an official...
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Episode 13 - Foreign Telegram, March 2023
Coming in just under the wire, here's your Foreign Telegram for March 2023. In an extremely busy month for international affairs, four stories stood out. In the realm of political protest, France and Israel have been in constant uproar over controversial government plans. In France, President...
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Episode 12 - One Year of War
The Russian war in Ukraine has been going on for over a year now, with hundreds of thousands of casualties on each side. What has happened over the past 12 months of conflict? Where does the war stand now? What will happen next? What lessons can we take away from this conflict? Those questions…
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Episode 11 - Foreign Telegram, February 2023
It's that time of the month again - time for another Foreign Telegram! February 2023, although a short month, has been chock-full of international events and news. In this Telegram, we detail three of the biggest stories of the month: the Chinese spy balloon, the devastating earthquake in...
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Episode 10 - Myth America
Progressive historians have been trying to rewrite American history for decades now, from Howard Zinn to the 1619 Project. The newest addition to this effort is Myth America, a compilation of historical essays purporting to debunk the myths of American history as understood by conservatives....
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Episode 9 - Foreign Telegram, January 2023
Happy New Year! January 2023 has been replete with interesting stories in the world of international affairs. We've seen an absurd overreaction to the new Israeli government, political rioting from left and right in Peru and Brazil, and utter chaos in Mexico driven by cartel violence. In this...
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Episode 8 - Antisemitism
Antisemitism has been in the news lately after the antics of Kanye West and Kyrie Irving pushed these hateful messages to massive audiences. We've heard these anti-Jewish sentiments condemned as awful and despicable, but a deeper examination is necessary. What really is antisemitism and why does…
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Episode 7 - Foreign Telegram, November 2022
November 2022 has been a busy month in terms of international affairs. We've seen continuing protests against the theocratic regime in Iran, major counteroffensives by Ukraine against Russia, and the COP27 global climate conference in Egypt. In this Foreign Telegram, we discuss all three -...
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Episode 6 - 2022 Midterm Recap
The 2022 midterm elections were quite eventful, seeing mixed results in the Senate, House, and gubernatorial elections. Listen in to this episode of the show to hear the latest updates, analysis of the various races, and overall takeaways from the election. Will the Republicans dump Trump? Will…
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Episode 5: In Defense of Foreign Aid
Foreign aid is a topic which is often raised by members of the Foreign Policy Horseshoe - NatCons on the right and progressives on the left - in an attempt to claim that this money would be better spent at home on American citizens. This understanding of foreign aid is not only totally wrong, it...
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Episode 4: Energy Policy at Home and Abroad
Why are gas prices so high? That question is on the lips of everyday people across the country. The answer is complex, and is based on the linkages between foreign and domestic affairs, as well as how they impact and are impacted by energy policy. Listen in to find out more and hear a detailed...
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Episode 3: Foreign Telegram, October 2022
In episode 3 of the Rational Policy Podcast, host Mike Coté premieres a new recurring format - the Foreign Telegram. In this Foreign Telegram, for October 2022, Mike discusses three major topics in international affairs that have been on his mind over the past few weeks: Italian elections…
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Episode 2: God Save the Queen
In this episode of the Rational Policy Podcast, host Mike Coté dives into the biggest international story of the week: the death of Queen Elizabeth II. He covers the topic from a historical perspective, exploring the life of the Queen, the changes which made her a link to a lost past, and her…
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Episode 1: The Foreign Policy Horseshoe
In this inaugural episode of the Rational Policy Podcast, host Mike Coté introduces himself, the concept for the podcast, and discusses a topic of perennial interest: the linkages between far right & far left on foreign policy. This foreign policy horseshoe is fundamentally antagonistic to…
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An Historical Perspective on Policy, International Affairs, and Politics.Join host Mike Coté (and occasional guests) for analysis and commentary on American politics, foreign affairs, and international relations, from a historically-informed perspective. Listen in for news and opinion without the hyperbole, reflexive partisanship, and lack of nuance.
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