American Ambassadors Live! Podcast

About American Ambassadors Live! Podcast

The American Ambassadors Live! Podcast (previously called CAA Live!) invites foreign policy experts and practitioners from the United States and around the world to share their perspectives on critical international issues. Disclaimer: Views expressed on this program are solely those of individual members and should not be construed as those of the Council of American Ambassadors, executive leadership, membership as a whole, or individuals or organizations that provide financial support to the Council of American Ambassadors.

Publisher

American Ambassadors Live!

Category

government · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 May 2017

Latest episode

8 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

8 of 113 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   8 Sept 2026

   What We're Reading: "Reign of Secrets"

   In this episode of American Ambassadors Live!, our host, Ambassador Jim Rosapepe (Romania, 1998 - 2001), dives into "Reign of Secrets" with its author and Council of American Ambassadors member, Ambassador James P. Cain (Denmark, 2005 - 2009). Together, they examine the key takeaways from the book, sharing unique firsthand diplomatic perspectives on intelligence gathering, government secrecy, and the real-world impact covert operations have on foreign policy and national security.

2. 

   18 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Future of the Transatlantic Alliance: A Discussion with U.S. Ambassador Jack Markell

   U.S. Ambassador Jack Markell and Ambassador Jim Rosapepe explore the future of the Transatlantic alliance and Italy's evolving political landscape in this insightful interview.

3. 

   16 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   American Ambassadors Live! with U.S. Department of State Spokesperson Tommy Pigott

   Ambassador G. Philip Hughes interviews U.S. Department of State Spokesperson Tommy Pigott about the "how" and "why" behind current diplomatic headlines, revealing insights into political communications.

Inside a recent episode

The Future of the Transatlantic Alliance: A Discussion with U.S. Ambassador Jack Markell

Published 18 Aug 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Well, I think there is truth to it, but let's start with NATO. And in particular, The focus of the Trump administration on getting NATO to pay a larger share of its own, the members of NATO to pay a larger share of their own self-defense. That's true. I mean, there is that need. And it's something that the Biden administration focused on as well. And it is important because to some extent, many of the European countries really have been the beneficiaries of outsized spending by the United States. And, you know, it's it's difficult to argue to if you if you're an American senator, an American member of the House, it's difficult to argue to your constituents back home why we should be paying, bearing such a big portion of the burden in Europe and amongst NATO countries if they're not if they are not focused on improving their own spending, increasing their own spending on defense. […]

Who has been a guest on American Ambassadors Live! Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jack Markell
• Tommy Pigott
• Bill Taylor
• Sarah Rogers
• Ambassador Mark Brzezinski

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 59 / 100

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Quality

87

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

81

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