I think this is a great podcast and it offers a smart, centrist analysis of current events that is so often missing in American politics. My only problem with it is that it’s a bit too short, and sometimes Mead tosses out some big ideas without really explaining what he means or giving specific examples.

I don’t understand how you can call this “a conversation” when Jeremy does not participate. There is never any pushback, even on sometimes ridiculously false claims. The show would be so much better if the points of view were challenged here and there.

WRM’s take on political intrigues, electoral shenanigans, diplomacy, and what and why it matters, is moves ahead on the global chessboard. To the point. Concise, pithy without being disrespectful. A great reality check!

Non-partisan, pro-America, pro-West analysis of world current events. An important voice in our time.

I always enjoy and learn

This is a ‘must have’ for anyone interested in international affairs. I’ve read Walter Russell Mead for many years due to his insights in world affairs. This pod allows one to listen to his experience & knowledge of such issues. A must for all students of world issues.

He is becoming more and more cynical, even in the short time since this podcast series began. Less insightful than he once was. Becoming the cliché crank, which is sad.

Love this podcast. It offers complex topics in small, digestable bites. So insightful and thought provokomg.

Love this podcast

Always interesting commentary and the relatively short format is much appreciated!

I look forward every week to listen to this podcast. WRM gives calm, almost soothing observations about the current state of the world (which isn’t soothing to think about). Love the format too.

This is a nice commentary on the world from someone who has been around and is used to seeing and commenting on the facets of the day. It gives the commentary some recent (50 years or so) historical perspective and context. I don’t always agree with the selection of the facts that are used or what significance is place on the facts to make his point but it makes a good tool to examine my own opinions. Even if you disagree with the center right leaning I think it is useful and worthwhile for anyone.

This is probably the podcast that I look forward to the most. Walter Russell Mead is a brilliant man with a thorough worldview that helps listeners understand the complex situations unfolding around the globe. I had a professor in graduate school who was always sharing wisdom from Mead and I enjoyed it so much that I started to seek it out on my own. Glad I found this podcast.

Walter Russell Mead’s analysis are insightful and based on wide knowledge of the issues. His historical perspective is the missing ingredient in the current Administration. The Biden group is suffering from the Progressive belief that human nature is amenable, the basic flaw in liberal thinking. Listening to Walter Russell Mead’s podcast should be .a mandatory requirement of the State Department. David B. Goldenson

Excellent insight into the news, along with what might be regarded as news, but really is not. Short, concise and worthwhile for any level of sophistication. It’s a keeper

Provides just the information essential to reason to his compelling points of view.

Fine little podcast on American foreign policyfrom Tablet by the esteemed liberal-internationalist thinker and academic Walter Russell Mead, also a regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal and other places. He and host Jeremy Seagal parse a few major stories a week, then take up one major theme at greater depth for the rest of each episode. Mead is a classical liberal, not a "progressive," so his analysis and inclinations are liberal-minded with a heavy dose of common sense, not a wholesale rejection of facts and history. Such voices are more and more politically homeless, but podcasting and independent journalism like Tablet provide a new venue such writers.

An essential voice bringing wisdom and strategic thinking to the public square. I also highly recommend his books on American foreign policy.

Excellent, informative, balanced, nuanced, thoughtful, fun and helpful. Couldn’t recommend more!

WRM is broad in experience, balanced in conveyance, and speaks from a place of sanity with heart. Refreshing and enlightening.

The topics are always relevant and Mead is brilliant. We’re lucky have his voice and rational sensibility. The format is entertaining and always leaves you wanting more. Can’t wait till the next episode!

I love this podcast!

Mix of news and opinion; Mead is astoundingly knowledgeable and Stern organizes and guides the flow. I recommend it highly.

If you really want to understand the world then listen to WRM. Also kudos to Jeremy for being a great host.

This maybe off-topic. I agree with Chuck Schumer but I dislike the way the media, all of the media, covered his speech. There is no position for “the most powerful Jewish politician in America” It doesn’t exist and it shouldn’t exist. Chuck Schumer is the senator for the state of New York, not for American Jews. I live in the state of Pennsylvania. I have two senators who represent me. Susan Stein

WRM seems to have no dog in any fight. All he wants to do is help us understand what’s true, and he’s very very good at that.

His analysis is very insightful

WRM as a good historian often applies the history to our present situations. The younger generations would benefit from his wisdom. Also is it named W-hat R-really M-atters on purpose to reflect his name W-alter R-ussell M-ead? Certainly makes it easy to remember his name :).

Every time I read or listen to Walter Russell Mead, I learn something, and he’s never boring. I also appreciate that while he does have a point of view, he doesn’t pander to some caricature of a conservative audience. He’s not playing on emotions to get clicks. Well done.

WRM exudes wisdom, reason, humor and insight. His take is equally engaging to seasoned foreign policy gurus and those just discovering their interest.

It’s so refreshing to listen to people who actually understand history and the worldwide political situation. Thank you!

Well done gents. Keep it up.

Thorough and dispassionate discussion of news. When I fact check this podcast, I have not been disappointed.

A true honest broker, not many of those in this world.

Consistently interesting and thought-provoking, literate, eclectic, witty and probably wasted on (but highly instructive for) the youth

I discovered WRM via his appearance on Conversations With Tyler, and it was one of my favorite episodes of that podcast so I was very happy to see this new show.

I can’t recommend this podcast highly enough. So many original thoughts and insights. WRM brings a historical perspective to current events that is honest, wise, and thought provoking. This shouldn’t be missed!

I literally look forward to Fridays, when this podcast is dropped (like TGIFfrom Honestly, also great). The analysis is informative, incisive, and insightful. I have long liked foreign policy, which this podcast covers, but the perspectives on domestic issues (civil rights, supreme court, etc.) are deep and provoking. Great job Jeremy and Walter!

Russel is smart, analytical, and a wealth of information. Jeremy is similarly thoughtful, stirs the conversation well, I’m taking mine, and asks good questions. I wish they provide us at the end of every episode with a link to a book, or some other resource, for those who are interested in a deeper dive into the “big conversation”.

Enjoy this format between questioning of Stern with Meade’s concise on point statements made to enlighten in a straightforward manner!

Nice balance of depth while still covering variety of topics in each show.

So interesting to hear about current events from a historical perspective. It's very calming

Knew Walter is a great writer but didn’t realize he is so fun to listen. Awed by his erudition. Keep it coming.

Thank you Tikvah. I have taken many of the courses you offer and look forward to one by Walter Russell Mead. This podcast is a 5 plus.

My new go to for news and history, WRM is a gem and the hosts chemistry is very good. Also funny and fun.

I find Walter’s realpolitik instincts illuminating. But I would like to see more of an appreciation of the deep sentiments of the Chinese and Indians, rather than just as adversaries Have the Chinese changed so much in the last few years or have we become obsessed with our declining world position? Is this Cold War necessary?

Great weekly conversations around key domestic and foreign policy issues.

It’s amazing that one man has so much experience and deep knowledge of history, economics and politics and is a great communicator and explainer.

I stumbled onto this podcast a couple of weeks ago, and I'm certainly glad I did. Walter Russell Mead and company are very knowledgeable and give a balanced perspective on world events. Super professional presentation and good audio quality to boot! This has become one of my "never miss" podcasts. A++

Great podcast. WRM is thought provoking and informative. Tablet really hit this one out of the park.