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Beyond the daily dramas of Trumpland - are we witnessing the end of what was once called “the American century?” Is this a historic shift - a shift that is unlikely to “Make America Great Again?”
@thisisnotadrillpod.bsky.social we hear views from US and European experts

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Part 2 of TINAD’s expansive new miniseries is out now – don’t miss it.

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The war is on - no it’s off - or on again. Navigating Trump world is like navigating the Strait of Hormuz - @thisisnotadrillpod.bsky.social we go behind the alternating headlines to ask how far the world order is inevitably now a disorder and if the American Century is history. Have a listen.

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🚨 NEW MINISERIES PART 2 🚨 Has Trump smashed the trust-based world order – or just exposed its brokenness? @gavinesler.bsky.social investigates a world where America has become a predator.
📲 Listen here linktr.ee/drillpod
📲 OR get the full 4-part series NOW on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/thisisnota...

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🚨 NEW 4-PART MINISERIES 🚨 The Iran War made Trump’s foreign policy clear. America will do what it wants, when it wants. @gavinesler.bsky.social asks experts and insiders how the world will cope with a feral USA.
📲 Listen everywhere – linktr.ee/drillpod

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🚨NEW 4-PART MINISERIES🚨 How will we cope with the end of Pax Americana – and what comes next? @gavinesler.bsky.social dives deep into a harsh new era of international relations.
📲 Twice-weekly on our feed or HEAR THE WHOLE SERIES NOW when you back us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/new-mi...

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Is China becoming a SOFT POWER superpower? Eye-opener on how China’s modernisation includes a change in the way the country is seen worldwide @thisisnotadrillpod.bsky.social

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As America turns its back, China’s global influence continues to grow.

@gavinesler.bsky.social talks to Dr Yu Jie, senior research fellow on China in the Asia-Pacific Programme at Chatham House, to discuss China’s burgeoning soft power. ➡️ linktr.ee/drillpod

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If Iran cannot defeat US and Israel with conventional weapons, how concerned should we be? Does it mean a new era of terror? Join us for expert insights @thisisnotadrillpod.bsky.social

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As authorities investigate terror-related violence and sabotage in the US and Europe, are we headed for a new era of terror? @gavinesler.bsky.social discusses the broader Iran consequences in our latest episode ➡️
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Facing aerial bombardment and the economic shock of an oil crisis, the Gulf States have found themselves on the front lines of war in the Middle East. Is there any way back to normal? @gavinesler.bsky.social is joined by Allison Minor, from the Atlantic Council, to discuss ➡️ linktr.ee/drillpod

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🚨ICYMI🚨
Donald Trump has claimed he will choose when the Iran war is over – but does he really have that choice?

@gavinesler.bsky.social is joined by Dr Sanam Vakil, director of the Middle East and North Africa programme at Chatham House to discuss ➡️ linktr.ee/drillpod

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🚨NEW EPISODE🚨
As the Iran crisis deepens, is Trump risking the kind of endless war he campaigned against? And for Iran, what does its hardline reaction risk? @gavinesler.bsky.social is joined by Dr Burcu Ozcelik of @rusi.bsky.social to discuss linktr.ee/drillpod

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Real insight on the US and Israeli attacks on Iran and the fallout across the Middle East from Paul Salem of the Middle East Institute- worth a listen. @thisisnotadrillpod.bsky.social

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🚨 EMERGENCY POD 🚨 Is Trump’s attack on Iran the most consequential world event since 9/11? How will the war play out? Has anyone bargained for running a country of 90m people that’s now in chaos?
🚨 Paul Salem of the Middle East Institute talks to @gavinesler.bsky.social
🚨 Out now linktr.ee/DrillPod

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🚨🚨🚨UPDATE: We're recording an episode regarding the conflict in Iran and it'll be with you ASAP🚨🚨🚨

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⏰ START YOUR WEEK ⏰ Will Trump’s attack on Iran topple the regime or set off a regional war? Plus the fallout from #Gorton&Denton and more.

⏰ With @rafaelbehr.bsky.social & @jacobjarvis.bsky.social ⏰ Out now everywhere – linktr.ee/bunker_pod

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Artificial intelligence is playing an increasing role in all our daily lives – and handing over power to AI comes with many risks. From misinformation and disruption to autonomous war technology, can we handle the dangers? @gavinesler.bsky.social & @hern.bsky.social discuss ➡️
linktr.ee/drillpod

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The Winter War — How Ukraine is facing Russia’s cruelty Podcast Episode · This Is Not A Drill with Gavin Esler · 05/02/2026 · 18m

@thisisnotadrillpod.bsky.social podcast, interview w/ @ozkaterji.bsky.social

Yes, Ukraine is fighting for all of Europe, but many European leaders refuse to do everything they possibly can to help.

Heartbreaking. 💔

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🇨🇳🌏For years Xi Jinping has mapped out a strategy for the rise of China as a superpower. How will this ambition shape the world’s future?🌏🇨🇳

@gavinesler.bsky.social talks to Elizabeth Economy, senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, about China’s plans to shape the future ➡️ linktr.ee/drillpod

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Real insight into what is going on in Iran from Professor Ali Ansari - the bravery of the Iranian people is extraordinary- have a listen

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A wave of protests has swept Iran and been met by a brutal crackdown. Could this mark the end of the ruling regime?

@gavinesler.bsky.social is joined by Prof. Ali Ansari, founding director of the Institute for Iranian Studies at the University of St Andrews, to discuss ➡️ linktr.ee/drillpod

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🔥NEW EPISODE🔥
So far in 2026, self-described peacemaker Trump has captured Maduro in Venezuela and now has his eyes on Greenland.

To discuss the realities of the Trump administration’s foreign policy @gavinesler.bsky.social is joined by @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social ➡️ linktr.ee/drillpod

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Really interesting to hear the views of the USA’s former Ambassador to Ukraine Steven Pifer on the latest twists and turns in US deal making with Putin. Have a listen @thisisnotadrillpod.bsky.social

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The state we are in - thanks to @lordrickettsp.bsky.social for being a trusted guide through what begins to look like the new world dis-order. Have a listen @thisisnotadrillpod.bsky.social - constructive comments welcome!

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🚨NEW EPISODE🚨
@gavinesler.bsky.social and @lordrickettsp.bsky.social discuss the latest global chaos and what to look out for in 2026
➡️ linktr.ee/drillpod

#WorldNews #Trump #Venezuela #Geopolitics

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ICYMI — To make sense of the US-led peace process so far and how a potential deal might realistically be achieved, @gavinesler.bsky.social is joined by Steven Pifer to discuss 👉 linktr.ee/DrillPod

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Russia-Ukraine Deal. Can anyone force Putin to change course? Steven Pifer joins @gavinesler.bsky.social to discuss 👉 linktr.ee/DrillPod
#Trump #RussiaUkraine #Putin #politics #USPOL #podcast #podcasts

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Trump’s push for a peace deal between Russian and Ukraine looks as far away as ever after failed talks this week – can anyone move Putin closer to an agreement? Steven Pifer joins @gavinesler.bsky.social to discuss 👉 linktr.ee/DrillPod
#Trump #RussiaUkraine #Putin #politics #USPOL #podcast #podcasts

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Brand new from Podmasters!
📸 Comedy legend #PaulMerton of #HaveIGotNewsForYou on what happens when you’re famous and on holiday.

Hear more tales from Paul’s extraordinary life in Experience is Everything with Jenni Murray – the new podcast from Saga 👉 play.megaphone.fm/arsj0t6hstcfiqrcliqfig
#saga

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