The Long Game with Jake Sullivan and Jon Finer

Episodes

• Trump After the Midterms: Iran, China, and the Limits of Power

  Nov 5, 2026

  Jonathan Swan says the 2026 midterms represented a broad and unusually large defection from Trump across nearly every part of the MAGA coalition, despite Republicans’ major financial advantage.

• Trump’s Russia Deals, Musk’s Starlink Leverage, and Ukraine’s Hardest Winter Yet

  Oct 29, 2026

  Not summarized yet

• Israel Votes. What Changes?

  Oct 22, 2026

  Not summarized yet

• A Diesel Deal With Russia, a Dilemma for NATO, Houthis Escalate Saudi Arabia Attacks

  Oct 15, 2026

  Not summarized yet

• How China Changed the Oil Market—and the Iran War

  Oct 12, 2026

  Not summarized yet

• Anne Applebaum on the Grifters and Ideologues Reshaping US Foreign Policy

  Oct 1, 2026

  Not summarized yet

• The U.S.–China Relationship Is Moving in Two Directions

  Sep 24, 2026

  Not summarized yet

• U.S. Intelligence Under Assault and the High-Stakes AI Race With China

  Sep 17, 2026

  Not summarized yet

• 25 Years After 9/11: Admiral McRaven’s Warning for America

  Sep 10, 2026

  Not summarized yet

• Iran’s “Economic D-Day” and the US-Canada Rupture

  Aug 27, 2026

  The Trump administration's current campaign against Iran, labeled as 'economic D-Day,' is unlikely to produce decisive results due to Iran's internal dynamics, regional resilience, and China's pivotal role.

• Corruption in a Shameless Age (with Patrick Radden Keefe)

  Aug 6, 2026

  Investigative journalism relies heavily on storytelling; compelling narratives help engage audiences with complex issues.

• Can Europe Defend Itself Without America? Radek Sikorski on NATO & Ukraine

  Jul 30, 2026

  Europe faces significant security challenges, but maintains resilience through defense investments and EU policies.

• Why Zelensky Fired His War Chiefs & Where Trump's Iran War Goes Next

  Jul 23, 2026

  Ukraine's recent military leadership reshuffle reflects internal debates over how best to conduct the war, balancing modern drone warfare with traditional tactics, and concerns about political consolidation and corruption.

• Trump’s Election Playbook, Explained by Jocelyn Benson

  Jul 15, 2026

  The 2026 U.S. midterm elections are expected to be secure and fair, with robust security measures and widespread participation, particularly early voting.

• Heather Cox Richardson on Democracy, Alliances, and America's Future

  Jul 9, 2026

  American democracy is currently under significant threat, with recent judicial and political actions risking its foundational principles.

• America at 250: A Net Assessment (w/ Robert Kagan)

  Jul 1, 2026

  The world is shifting towards a multipolar structure, with medium powers gaining importance, and American dominance waning but still significant.

• Timothy Snyder on Iran, Ukraine, and the Future of Freedom

  Jun 24, 2026

  American military power has demonstrated significant weaknesses and ineffectiveness, particularly in the Middle East, revealing a decline in global influence.

• Did America Lose the Iran War? (w/ Ambassador Wendy Sherman)

  Jun 18, 2026

  Effective diplomacy requires expertise, patience, and direct engagement, especially in complex negotiations like Iran's nuclear program.

• What the World Cup Reveals About Global Politics (w/ Franklin Foer)

  Jun 12, 2026

  The World Cup is a mirror of global politics, reflecting tensions, alliances, and national identities that go beyond sports.

• Is Ukraine Now Winning the War Against Russia? (w/Michael Kofman)

  Jun 4, 2026

  Ukraine has gained a strategic advantage and is in its strongest position since 2023, largely due to battlefield adaptations such as drone innovation.