This is the perfect choice for anyone interested in learning more about national security! Each episode is informative and enjoyable.

Wandering confused answers to good questions. I was looking forward to a better discussion.

I approach anything funded by the Koch Institute with a healthy dose of skepticism, and I’d argue that it’s well earned given the very long and controversial track record that the Kochs have. The Chicago Council on Foreign Relations is certainly an academic body, but the Koch Institute funds it, in their words, to push a “Realism and Restraint” foreign policy. Now, that sounds like something reasonable, but it is absolutely an strong isolationist/libertarian leaning foreign policy strategy designed in part to benefit the interests of large multinational corporations, like Koch Industries. You should still view this content objectively, but know where the money for this think tank is coming from and you may choose not to take all foreign policy positions presented on this podcast, or any other, at face value, even if they do sound very reasonable...and restrained. Personally, I’ll be interested in if the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations starts to sound more and more like the Cato Institute or the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft (A very reasonable and responsible sounding name...entirely funded by the Koch Institute to promote their agenda). These are the people who have been pushing for a U.S. policy towards Russia that totally looks the other way on the unprovoked and criminal invasion of Ukraine and on all human rights issues. The Chicago Council on Foreign Relations took their money and gives their “experts” a home and a forum. They occasionally appear on this podcast. Just be aware.

Would you please read slowly your written notes? Would you speak as if you are truly speaking to the listeners and not reading to yourself?

Sometimes fine when it’s a conversation with real people. Episode with Think tankers and academics live in their bubble and are not worth listening to yet are the majority. Same sensationalists that feed cable news get a voice here and that is unfortunate. I am no longer a listener.

Brian is a terrific interviewer, and the Chicago Council does a great job producing. The interviews are lively and the content is always accessible. Great for foreign policy wonks and generalists alike.

the interview with the Koch Institute expert was hard to listen to - definitely disappointed that the Chicago Council is funded by them.

Whether you’re already deep into your journey of understanding the forces shaping our global power dynamics and economy, or just getting started learning what’s at play behind the scenes - this is a must-listen podcast for you! Brian does an incredible job leading conversations that pull back the veil on factors influencing global dominance in our modern world (and makes the concepts accessible to everyone!). Highly recommend listening and subscribing!

Deep Dish stands head and shoulders over other national security podcasts. I only wish political leaders would learn from it.

...thing they should follow?” the moderator/host asked. Answer: Bibi’s order to attack. The obedience to which would be in keeping with Tony Scalia’s Original Constitution, LLC.

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Enjoying the analysis and insightful guests

Love the knowledgeable guests and learning about the issues they cover.