CFR On the Record Podcast
1) On Iran's Protests
In this episode, panelists discuss the latest unrest in Iran, the economic pressures that have sparked nationwide protests, and the implications for U.S. policy amid ongoing regional tensions. Backg...Show More
2) On Immigration Policy and the U.S. Economy
Immigrants significantly benefit the U.S. economy by growing the labor force, filling essential jobs in sectors like services, construction, and tech. In this episode, panelists discuss the effects of...Show More
3) On Forecasting Humanitarian Risk for 2026
In this episode, David Miliband, president and chief executive officer of the International Rescue Committee, discusses the new IRC Emergency Watchlist report. The report highlights the countries at h...Show More
4) On Presidential Leadership and Moral Responsibility
In this episode, panelists discuss examples of U.S. presidents leveraging executive power to confront political violence, human rights abuses, and other global challenges, highlighting the ways in whi...Show More
5) President Bill Clinton on U.S. Foreign Policy
In this episode, former U.S. President Bill Clinton looks back on critical issues in U.S. foreign policy during his presidency, and shares lessons for sustaining American diplomatic engagement abroad....Show More
6) On Innovation at the National Institutes of Health
In this episode, Director of the National Institutes of Health Jay Bhattacharya discusses the latest developments in biomedical innovation and how they will shape the future of public health research....Show More
7) On Governing the Rules of AI
In this episode, experts discuss the geopolitical implications of transformative technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), including how decision-makers are navigating governance, balancing inno...Show More
8) On a Ukraine–Russia Peace Deal
Since President Trump first introduced a proposal to end the war in Ukraine, revisions from both sides have led to disagreement, diminishing hopes for a lasting peace. Experts are now examining the re...Show More
9) On Espionage and Intelligence Gathering
Intelligence experts discuss the new frontiers of intelligence gathering, examining how emerging technologies are transforming espionage and reshaping the future of U.S. national security. Backgroun...Show More
10) On U.S. Economic Security and Competition
Today, U.S. economic leadership is at a crossroads. An overconcentration of critical supply chains in China, underinvestment in important sectors at home, and strategic competition over the next gener...Show More