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 four years of US-China competition is setting Trump up for a tumultuous second term. Subscribe to International Intrigue, the 5-minute daily global news briefing: https://www.internationalintrigue.io/ Ho...
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 25
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 much more. Stick around for the end to see Helen and JD go head to head in a legendary geopolitical trivia showdown. Subscribe to International Intrigue, the 5-minute daily global news briefing: https:/...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 9 min
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 conflict, the potential for civil war, and the skepticism surrounding HTS's ability to govern effectively. We also give the view from Israel and Iran as well as Turkey's strategic gains and the shifting g...
Dec 13, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 23
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 Washington and the country, plus what some of the 47ths cabinet picks could mean for Trump’s policy. John mentioned the Musk and Ramaswamy’s op-ed in the Wall Street Journal which you can read here: http...
Nov 27, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 22
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. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 22, 2024•1 min•Season 1Ep. 21
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 on the US election and what it means for the world. Sign up for weekly editions of the Election Intrigue newsletter here. Shoot us an email here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...
Nov 08, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 20
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. Sign up for weekly editions of the Election Intrigue newsletter here. Shoot us an email here. 3:00-8:00 — Harris’ remarks at the Ellipse 8:00-20:00 — Campaign’s closing pitches 22:00-30:00 — Post-election p...
Nov 01, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 19
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 analyze the consequences of global political events. Intrigue Events transforms these insights into vibrant, engaging experiences where professionals connect, hear exclusive insights, and engage in dynamic di...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 9 min
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 world. Sign up for weekly editions of the Election Intrigue newsletter here. Shoot us an email here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 25, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 18
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 Election Intrigue newsletter here. Shoot us an email here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 17, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 16
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 for the world. Sign up for weekly editions of the Election Intrigue newsletter here. Shoot us an email here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 10, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 15
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 of the Election Intrigue newsletter here. Shoot us an email here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 03, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 14
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 Intrigue newsletter here. Shoot us an email here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 27, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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 Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world. Sign up for weekly editions of the Election Intrigue newsletter here. Shoot us an email here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
Sep 20, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 12
**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 Analysis Jacob Shapiro bring you fresh, egoless analysis of the world's most pressing stories. 2024 has been the year of global elections, and this week brought huge changes. We saw the ousting of UK Prim...
Sep 13, 2024•32 min
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 foreign policy intrigue than we banked on. Lucky for you, we had our notes prepared. Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world. Sign up for weekly editions o...
Sep 11, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 11
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 pressing stories. This week we start with Ukraine's cabinet shakeup and what it means for the war, as well as Volodymyr Zelenskyy's reputation as a President whose power is now secured by martial law, r...
Sep 06, 2024•37 min
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 since the late 80s, there's certainly intrigue on if and what could shift. 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 Electi...
Sep 05, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 10
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 pressing stories. This week we kick things off with the CEO of Telegram, Pavel Durov, being arrested by French authorities and the greater conversation of social media and communication platforms' role...
Aug 30, 2024•39 min
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 if they win in November? You heard reported thoughts here first, from a diplomat who was in China for Trump 1.0 even (John). Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for ...
Aug 29, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 9
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 and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world. Sign up for weekly editions of the Election Intrigue newsletter here. Shoot us an email here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
Aug 23, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 8
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 of the media momentum in these results. We then discuss the newest Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, the collapse of this week's Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks (and a questionable Netanyahu/Trump call), ...
Aug 23, 2024•35 min
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 pressing stories. This week we saw a massive shift of momentum in the Russia/Ukraine war, with Ukraine continuing their incursion into Kursk, launching drone attacks, and further tainting Putin's aura ...
Aug 16, 2024•31 min
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 means for the world. Sign up for weekly editions of the Election Intrigue newsletter here. Shoot us an email here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 15, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 7
**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, egoless analysis of the world's most pressing stories. This week we saw two similar situations of unrest: in Bangladesh, student-led protests ousted the longtime Prime Minister Sheik Hasina, forcing her o...
Aug 09, 2024•31 min
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 the world. Sign up for weekly editions of the Election Intrigue newsletter here. Shoot us an email here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 08, 2024•30 min•Ep. 7
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 week, we watched massive upheaval in Venezuela following President Maduro's claim to his reelection despite much suspicion on the results. John and Jacob unpack Maduro's Venezuela, the strategy of t...
Aug 02, 2024•32 min
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 developments mean for the two candidates, who looks most likely to chosen for Kamala Harris's VP slot and how the DNC, once seen as a snooze fest, could end up bringing embassies after all. Join John Fowler an...
Aug 01, 2024•36 min•Ep. 6
**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 the Australian Embassy in DC, "How Internet Culture Shapes Our World: Memes, Deep Fakes, and Virality," with some incredible guests in tech, social media, the private sector, and government. Chapters: 0:00...
Jul 30, 2024•57 min
**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 pressing stories. This week, we continue investigating the craziness of the 2024 US Election shakeup and grand entrance of presumptive Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, unpacking her foreign policy s...
Jul 26, 2024•30 min
