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  • The Strategist: Eliot's New Book on War & Politics

    October 12, 2026 · 1 hr 35 min

    Plus a new recurring segment, a German spy scandal, and much more on this week’s super-sized show: 2:00: Jackassery of the Week 14:52: Annals of Corruption 20:36: A Dark & Immoral Spectacle 25:52: Burn After Reading 29:28: France’s Student…

  • Emergency Episode: Trump’s Impeachable Diesel Deal

    October 12, 2026 · 29 min

    Eric and Eliot react to Trump announcing the U.S. purchase of Russian diesel in a special emergency episode This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit…

  • October Mailbag Episode

    October 9, 2026 · 10 min

    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.shieldoftherepublic.com Eric and Eliot return for another round of your questions! What would convince Putin he’s losing his war? Did the U.S. have any alternative to…

  • Yemen’s Civil War Turns Hot Again

    October 6, 2026 · 60 min

    Plus jackassery of the week, the U.S. withdraws from Iraq, and more! 1:20: Jackassery of the Week 19:35: New Operation Rough Rider Details Emerge 26:23: Saudi Offensive in Yemen 38:12: U.S. Withdrawal from Iraq 52:58: Ethiopian Conflict…

  • Emergency Episode: Hegseth’s Quantico Manifesto

    October 1, 2026 · 33 min

    Eric and Eliot react to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s second-ever “State of the Force” address at Marine Corps Base Quantico today This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to…

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  • The Next Powder Keg Ready to Blow

    September 29, 2026 · 57 min

    Plus updates on the Iran war, Denmark’s dire warning, and more! 1:15: Jackassery of the Week 10:06: The Decline of the U.N. 7:13: Iran War Updates 40:57: Powder Keg: Horn of Africa 47:39: The Russian Threat to Europe Danish Defense…

  • Trump Claims “The Spoils” at the U.N.

    September 23, 2026 · 59 min

    Plus the Houthis dig in, German elections disappoint again, and more! 1:53: Jackassery of the Week 12:56: Trump at the U.N. 22:06: Houthi Offensive Update 30:00: More Troubling German Elections 37:49: Trump-Zelensky Meeting 42:25: A…

  • The Iran War Explodes into the Red Sea

    September 15, 2026 · 1 hr 49 min

    Plus updates from the Middle East & Ukraine, and special guest Will Hitchcock! 2:27: Jackassery of the Week 16:30: Houthi Offensive 36:30: Iranian Leadership Divisions 42:38: UK Sanctions on Israel 56:59: Ukraine War Update --- 1:03:49…

  • Kushner & Witkoff's Sad Attempt at Diplomacy

    September 8, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

    Plus trips to Moscow, elections in Germany, and more. 1:10 Jackassery of the Week 19:48 Remembering 9/11 45:11 To Russia With Love 54:18 AfD Election Implications 1:01:15 AI Alarm Bells 1:04:25 Iran War Update Former Senior Officials Ask…

  • September Mailbag Episode

    September 4, 2026 · 10 min

    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.shieldoftherepublic.com Is Canada the new Finland? Just how aggressive has China been with their neighbors? What’s behind Eric’s tapestry? All that and more on Shield of…

  • Japan’s Nuclear Taboo is Shattering

    September 1, 2026 · 1 hr 45 min

    Eric and Eliot kick off Shield of the Republic’s new era with a supersized episode! 3:39: Jackassery of the Week 12:36: Trump’s Canada Trade War 18:29: Eliot’s Trip Report from Japan 35:56: Venezuelan Oil 44:32: Iran War Update 55:57: The…

  • Shield of the Republic's New Home

    August 3, 2026 · 1 min

    Welcome to the new home of Shield of the Republic! You can also find us on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Help us spread the word by sharing this and stay tuned for our official launch soon! This is a public episode. If you'd like to…

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Foreign policy and national security analysis from Eric Edelman and Eliot Cohen www.shieldoftherepublic.com