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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: https://www.wsj.com/opinion/musk-and-ramaswamy-the-doge-plan-to-reform-government-supreme-court-guidance-end-executive-power-grab-fa51c020

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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!

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.

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On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue senior editor Valentina Calvi joins to discuss the latest on normalisation negotiations between Serbia and Kosovo, and what the collapse of First Republic bank means for the US financial system.

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On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss Samsung's eye-watering earnings report, and how Mozambique managed to stifle an insurgency and reopen a critical natural gas plant. Thanks to our sponsor, The Daily Upside.

On today's episode, Victoire Ingabire and Anjan Sundaram join to discuss their first-hand experience facing political repression in Rwanda, why Western governments continue to support the current government, and what happens when the government's leader, Paul Kagame, leaves office.

Victoire Ingabire is a leader in Rwanda's pro-democracy movement who was imprisoned for eight years while running for president in 2010.

Anjan Sundaram is a journalist and author of Bad News: Last Journalists in a Dictatorship, whose op-ed entitled "He's a Brutal Dictator, and One of the West's Best Friends" was featured in the New York Times.

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On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to examine US President Biden's re-election bid and his foreign policy report card, and how Spain is managing its unprecedented drought. Thanks to our sponsor, Roca News.

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss why China's building a new base in Antarctica, and how Chile plans to win the spoils of its resource wealth. Thanks to our sponsor, Babbel.

On today's episode of Intrigue Outloud, Dr. Liana Fix joins to discuss Europe's response to the War in Ukraine, and whether the continent is adequately preparing to address future threats. Dr. Liana Fix is the fellow for Europe at the Council on Foreign Relations, former resident fellow at the German Marshall Fund, and author of A New German Power? Germany’s Role in European Russia Policy. U.S. Leadership on Ukraine Is Increasing European Dependence by Liana. Thanks to our sponsor, Power Corridor.

On today's Intrigue Outloud news rundown, Intrigue co-founder John Fowler joins to discuss the deteriorating situation in Sudan as two warring generals fight for control, and explain why Saudi Arabia welcomed Hamas for negotiations.

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