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Diplomatic Immunity

Frank and candid conversations about diplomacy and foreign affairs

Institute for the Study of Diplomacy

Georgetown University

Mar 30, 2026

In this episode of the Road to 250 series, our host Kelly McFarland sits down with Professor Frank Cogliano of the University of Edinburgh to explore Thomas Jefferson's foreign policy and its lasting impact on America's role in the world.

Topics covered:

  • The Federalist vs. Democratic-Republican divide over...


Mar 19, 2026

Two weeks into Operation Epic Fury, we break down what's happening, what went wrong, and where this is all heading. 

In this conversation:

  • The unclear end goals: regime change, nuclear disarmament, or ballistic missile elimination?
  • Who's really driving this — the U.S. or Israel?
  • The Strait of Hormuz crisis and why...


Mar 12, 2026

What happens when ordinary people try to build a democracy from scratch in the middle of a civil war — and what happens when it falls apart?

In this episode, our host Kelly McFarland sits down with journalist and author Anand Gopal, a three-time Pulitzer finalist, to discuss his new book Days of Love and Rage: A Story...