It might be a technique or something similar but Leonard last episode on genocide was full of laughs and chuckles. I can’t understand why the podcast host can’t take it seriously.I am done with this podcast.

This podcast has tons of thoughtful conversations and has helped broaden my perspective on global issues. 5 stars for content quality, but 4 stars for audio quality. Conversations can be hard to hear at times.

This episode introduces the new ECFR US country team, which is focused on US foreign affairs developments relative to Europe and NATO interests. The commentary is excellent since the ECFR team stays pragmatic; for instance, reviewing if a Trump presidency were to occur, what would this mean for Europe and NATO? Trans-Atlantic supporters want to be prepared for this Plan B contingency.

Interviewee’s knowledge & approach were refreshing & direct

Good

Very interesting and insightful podcasts! Thanks for featuring Balazs Orban whose analysis is enlightening. It is very helpful to understand the singular positions taken by Hungary, where these positions come from, how they were reached and how they fit (or not) in our evolving world-view.

What a stupid topic and a stupid guest. Power is power. White countries got power not by being white and they hold power (for now, wont be forever) not by being white. Colonialism was filled with racism, duh, but dismantling international relations because multilateral orgs and institutions are racist is an incredibly dumb extrapolation on that one idea.

Please improve the Audio quality

This is a great podcast. It doesn’t waste any time getting to the point. Fantastic guests and timely podcast.

One of the best European politics podcasts out there. Sharp insight from regional experts and lively, never drawn out discussion.

A great, short but informative podcast. I am an American and follow the news closely but this is good because it comes from a European perspective and oftentimes talks about stuff with little to no mention in American media

This is an excellent, well-rounded podcast about EU and global politics from a European perspective, while always bringing in different voices and opinions to more or less simulate a round table discussion on the topics. Yes the audio is not great, especially if you’re used to high production quality, but don’t let that deter you from listening!

This is a great podcast. The host, Mark Leonard, dives into a major foreign policy issue with a guest who specializes in a topic at hand. At 30 minutes, podcast is long enough to gain an understanding of the issue and short enough to not be overly time consuming. One draw back is the sound quality; the creators need better microphones and sound production.

Great Content, Poor Recording. I’m an American so sometime you guys are hard to understand because of your accents, but, that’s fine. However, sometimes I think it’s your recording equipment, so...maybe invest in better mics.

Great content but the sound quality is a real distraction. Is this being recorded in someone’s garage? The interviewer and interviewees all have different levels and qualities of sound…really hard to understand sometimes.

I started listening to this podcast months before my IR studies started, and I keep listening to it because it is relevant, current, and important. I am glad that ECFR did the mini series about the Liberal Global Order because of the variety of experts giving their insights to the topic. The podcast helps me to come up with paper topics or authors whose work I would like to explore. The book segment part at the end is one of my favorites. By the way, I listen to it most frequently on a bicycle ride. Keep up the good work and quality!

Long-time listener, first-time caller (reviewer). Podcasts appear to be enjoying something of a revival at the moment, following the first 'wave' when iPods and MP3 players became commonplace around a decade ago. As a result, the field is somewhat crowded now, but the ECFR podcast stands tall among those that you need to pay attention to. Leonard, as the regular host, does an excellent job of setting the agenda and leading the informed discussions. The guests are always knowledgeable and provide in-depth analysis without waffling on - a seemingly rare skill. The 30(ish!) minute length is ideal for being informative without ever dragging on, and never consumes too much of your time - important when everybody has multiple podcasts to fit into their busy schedule. Moreover, there are few competitors out there for MLW30M in terms of providing wide-ranging coverage of European politics - both domestic and international - thus the podcast fills an important gap in the market. The disussions are always well pitched and introdued in a clear manner, meaning that anybody from those with a passing interest in European politics to ivory-tower-dwelling geeks (like myself) to policy wonks will find the conversations accessible and worthwhile. As someone teaching a course in transatlantic relations at a US instiution, I now assign MLW30M as required listening for students to ensure they are familiar with contemporary issues and capable of discussing them in class. The recent 'End of the World' series was a great addition, too - and well-worth checking out if you haven't. I'd be keen to hear more of these types of podcasts in the future, preferably in parallel with the regular programme.

This is my new favorite podcast, for its smart, nuanced views on international relations. I'm especially enjoying the "End of the World" series this summer - I just wish I'd discovered it sooner - I'm working my way through the back episodes now. Thanks, ECFR!

This podcast brings a level of intellectual rigor and rich analysis of foreign policy to podcast listeners that, aside from the CFR's "President's Inbox" series, is otherwise unmatched. I have thus far listened to the two most recent episodes, one of which focused on "big data" and the (not so apparent) threats it poses, and the other of which poses a challenge to the very notion of a "Liberal World Order" around which the podcast revolves, and they have both been a delight. While not a podcast that can be easily listened to while at all distracted, as the questions that are posed require deep thought and the arguments are complex in their composition, it is well-suited for the foreign policy wonk that wants to dive deep into the issues of the day and their underlying causes.

This podcast continues to bring a refreshing take on world issues. I especially enjoyed the episode on data science and the end of world. As a student of political science and data science (I've dubbed it as political data science), I really appreciated this new perspective on both disciplines! Both fields are lacking in the application and consideration of the other and it was great to hear from Cathy O'Neil

This has rapidly become one of the podcasts that I look forward to. The range of viewpoints expressed by the guests on the End of the World series has caused me to consider current political developments from angles that I never would have come up with on my own. The discussions are broadly applicable to audiences worldwide, not just those living in the EU.

This podcast provides broad and insightful perspectives on the news of the day and the deeper trends shaping global politics. The hosts and guests make an effort to rise above the tumlt and look deeper into the implications of world events.

The title of 'End of the World' may a bit sensationalist but a good pod from ECFR.The 30-minute format facilitates introductions to the points of view of the featured guests, but with such broad topics the discussion stretches more horizontally than vertically. I appreciate the host asking for additional resources at the conclusion of each show if the viewer wants more in-depth reading.

End of the World review. Mark Leonard's end of the world series has consistently been an excellent source of insight and new ideas relating to the new challenges we face. The podcast draws from interviews and historical anecdotes to set a global context conducive to deep dives into macro topics. I particularly enjoy how the podcast draws from all Stakeholder issues, like technology or rule of law. I would recommend this podcast to everyone interested in different perspectives on large overarching topics.

Gets beyond the US perspective. Love the "End of the World" series. Generally, some really great guests diving into the issues we should know more about, with a variety of different perspectives (take Edward Luttwak versus Edward Luce, for example).

Only recently discovered the World in 30 Minutes podcasts, and am now working my way back through them, leaning a lot from a great range of guests about topics I thought I know fairly well. Strongly recommended.

I find this to be a very helpful podcast in getting out of my American bubble, getting (establishment) perspectives from across Europe. I especially liked the recent interview with Parag Khanna in the End of the World series in which Mark Leonard discussed with Khanna the ideas of the end of the liberal order. Khanna's pushback was tremendously helpful and corrective and provides a great example of the globalization of ideas and perspectives that we are in. Not just happening with business and economics, but ideas and culture too. I recommend this podcast for anyone looking to understand a little better what is happening in Europe and what is happening in the world from a (distinctly) European perspective.

After discovering the podcast a few weeks ago, it has earned a place in my regular rotation. I've quite pleased with the guests, the host, the topics chosen, etc. Perfect for anyone who wants to consume more IR and current affairs podcasts - and one of the only ones I've found in English with a European focus produced by Europeans.

Really good perspective of global events from a European perspective, and really knowledgeable guests. Sound can be a bit tinny at times though but content is brilliant!

As an undergraduate student of international relations, foreign policy, and economics, I can say with some credibility that this is one of the better foreign policy podcasts I'm subscribed to. As an American scholar with interest in European perceptions of IR, it's also an invaluable resource for indigenous insight into European politics. I would highly recommend it. Some critique: Though infrequent, there is a lack of audibility from some speakers, or a great difference in volume from individual speakers, making listening difficult or unpleasant, on occasion.

Market desperately needs this kind of podcast! I was expecting something fresh and intellectually challenging. Unpleasant surprise. What we get here is a recorded on a cellphone podcast, with sounds of an elevator in the background. What is the worse, however, are the boring and predictable pundits. The leading person seems to be unprepared and lacking any original thought. Loss of time.