The General & The Journalist

America has voted, and the midterms have changed the balance of power in Washington. But with two years left in the White House, will Donald Trump change course or double down on Ukraine and Iran?General Keith Kellogg, Trump’s former national security adviser and Ukraine envoy, joins Tom to explain why he believes Vladimir Putin remains the main obstacle to peace, why the next round of Ukraine talks is unlikely to succeed, and why he thinks Trump’s current approach to negotiations is failing. So what does Trump do next – and is he getting the right advice?Get in touch: [email protected] 02:32 Trump’s midterm defeat and the future of US alliances05:19 Will Trump double down on foreign policy?15:39 Keith Kellogg on Trump’s Ukraine strategy25:17 Trump’s next move in the Iran war30:51 Has Trump made America and its allies safer?Guest: General Keith Kellogg, Former US Special Envoy for UkraineHost: Tom Newton DunnProducer: Julia Webster, Robert WallaceExecutive producer: Priyanka DeladiaImage: Denise Kelly, GettyClips: FOX, CBS, x.com/ChrisMurphyCT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Space is becoming a new military frontline. The US has acknowledged having weapons in orbit, the UK has launched its first dedicated RAF space squadron to counter hostile threats to British satellites, while China and Russia are rapidly expanding their capabilities. But is Britain ready to defend itself in space?Air Marshal Paul Godfrey, a senior officer in the US Space Force, discusses the growing threat from China and Russia, the future of space warfare and the lessons of Starlink's role in Ukraine.Get in touch: [email protected]:26 - China and Russia’s growing space threats16:19 - How space attacks disrupted Ukraine and Germany26:10 - Can Britain defend its satellites?32:15 - Starlink and the future of warfare30:22 - How much should Britain spend on space defence?Guest: Air Marshal Paul Godfrey, Assistant Chief of Space Operations for Future Concepts and Partnerships, United States Space ForceHosts: General Patrick Sanders and Tom Newton DunnPatrick brings his experience as a former head of the British Army to the podcast. He is also a Conservative peer and advises the party on defence.Producer: Julia WebsterExecutive producer: Priyanka DeladiaImage: GettyClips: CNN, NEWSNATIONHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Israel votes next week and Benjamin Netanyahu faces a defining election as former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot challenges his grip on power. After three years of war, Israel faces mounting security threats, international isolation and deep political divisions. But even if Netanyahu loses, a new government may struggle to change course.Tom speaks to Alon Pinkas, a former Israeli diplomat and adviser to Prime Minister Ehud Barak, and Danny Citrinowicz, a former Israeli Defence Intelligence office to explore whether the election could end the Netanyahu era – and what a change of government might mean for Gaza, Iran and the wider Middle East.Get in touch: [email protected]:57 Is Netanyahu heading for defeat?11:28 Will Arab voters decide Israel’s election?17:27 Is Israel safer after three years of war?25:02 What would change if Netanyahu loses?32:30 Could Netanyahu face prison if he loses power?Guests: Alon Pinkas, former Israeli diplomat and Danny Citrinowicz, a former Israeli Defence and Senior Researcher at the Institute for National Security StudiesHosts: General Patrick Sanders and Tom Newton DunnPatrick brings his experience as a former head of the British Army to the podcast. He is also a Conservative peer and advises the party on defence.Producer: Julia WebsterExecutive producer: Priyanka DeladiaImage: Dana Chan, Getty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this month's Q&A, Patrick and Tom examine Donald Trump’s controversial deal to buy Russian diesel, the shifting world order, and the threats facing Western security. Plus, they consider a listener’s idea for bringing veterans closer to the public.Send your questions in to [email protected]: General Sir Patrick Sanders and Tom Newton DunnPatrick brings his experience as a former head of the British Army to the podcast. He is also a Conservative peer and advises the party on defence.Producer: Julia WebsterExecutive producer: Priyanka Deladia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For a decade, US spies and diplomats have reported mysterious symptoms including strange noises, sudden pressure and debilitating neurological symptoms… but no one has definitively explained why. Now, two investigative journalists say they have uncovered new evidence of a suspected microwave weapon, a Russian connection and a US government failure to confront the truth. Their new book, The Havana Syndrome: Secret Weapons, a Government Cover-Up, and the Greatest Spy Mystery of Our Time, raises fresh questions about intelligence failures, covert warfare and a mystery that may be far from over. Is Russia behind these mysterious events and has the US government been hiding what it knows?Get in touch: [email protected]:00 The first mysterious attacks16:57 The alleged Russian microwave weapon26:29 The scientific evidence and scepticism29:24 Was there a government cover-up?35:23 Is the mystery still unfolding?Guests: Michael Rey and Oriana Zill de Granados, investigative producers for CBS’s 60 MinutesHosts: General Sir Patrick Sanders and Tom Newton DunnPatrick brings his experience as a former head of the British Army to the podcast. He is also a Conservative peer and advises the party on defence.Producer: Julia WebsterExecutive producer: Priyanka DeladiaImage: GettyClips: BBC, TODAY, 6 News AustraliaHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.