
The General & the Journalist
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<p>How wars start, how they are won and what they leave behind them.</p><br><p>General Sir Patrick Sanders and Tom Newton Dunn first met in a war zone. Drawing on their real-life experience of armed conflict, they bring you the latest from Ukraine, Gaza and the dozens of other bitter struggles being fought across our increasingly divided planet.</p><br><p>From interviews with key people on the frontlines of modern warfare to discussing the future of nuclear weapons and where Russia will attack next, this podcast from The Times and The Sunday Times also faces up to the biggest question - how ready are we for war, right now, if we had to fight one?</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes

July 15, 2026
Putin under pressure: Will he lash out?
General Sir Patrick Sanders and Tom Newton Dunn interview Russia expert Mark Galeotti about Putin's potential escalation amid mounting pressure and the implications for his leadership.

July 8, 2026
NATO, Britain and the middle powers
General Sir Patrick Sanders and Tom Newton Dunn interview John Bew, Professor of History and Foreign Policy, about NATO's future and Britain's role amidst shifting global alliances.

July 1, 2026
Does Britain’s defence plan make it NATO’s weak link?
Admiral Sir Keith Blount and General Sir Patrick Sanders and Tom Newton Dunn discuss whether Britain's defense plan strengthens its NATO role or makes it the alliance's weak link.
64 total episodes available with 61 transcripts
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- What is The General & the Journalist?
<p>How wars start, how they are won and what they leave behind them.</p><br><p>General Sir Patrick Sanders and Tom Newton Dunn first met in a war zone. Drawing on their real-life experience of armed conflict, they bring you the latest from Ukraine, Gaza and the dozens of other bitter struggles being fought across our increasingly divided planet.</p><br><p>From interviews with key people on the frontlines of modern warfare to discussing the future of nuclear weapons and where Russia will attack next, this podcast from The Times and The Sunday Times also faces up to the biggest question - how ready are we for war, right now, if we had to fight one?</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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