What do Iran's shadow proxy networks, China's ideological & cyber warfare, and NATO's expanding footprint in Europe all have in common? They're shaping the future of U.S. foreign policy, whether we like it or not. Host Samuel Waitt examines some of our 21st Century Adversaries: Iran, China, Russia, and ourselves—and how their ambitions are colliding with American interests. From behind-the-scenes diplomacy to cyber threats and military alliances, we'll unpack how power really works in the modern world, and what it means for all of our futures. Follow Season 2 of Waitt, What? wherever you get your favorite audio content, and together, let's try to make sense of the global chaos, because there is a lot of it!
Waitt, What? The Podcast
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What do Iran's shadow proxy networks, China's ideological & cyber warfare, and NATO's expanding footprint in Europe all have in common? They're shaping the future of U.S. foreign policy, whether we like it or not. Host Samuel Waitt examines some of our 21st Century Adversaries: Iran, China, Russia, and ourselves—and how their ambitions are colliding with American interests. From behind-the-scenes diplomacy to cyber threats and military alliances, we'll unpack how power really works in the modern world, and what it means for all of our futures. Follow Season 2 of Waitt, What? wherever you get your favorite audio content, and together, let's try to make sense of the global chaos, because there is a lot of it!
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May 29, 2026
The Invisible Warriors: An Inside Look at the Green Berets | Waitt, What? The Podcast
<p>Who are the men quietly carrying the burden of America's longest wars? <span style= "font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Sam Waitt sits down with <strong>Willy Stern</strong>, founder of the Legion Fund, for a rare inside look at the world of America's Green Berets.</span> <span style= "font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Far removed from Hollywood stereotypes, Stern explains why the Green Berets of Fifth Special Forces Group are among the military's most intellectually demanding and versatile warriors — trained not only for combat, but also diplomacy, languages, strategy, and unconventional warfare.</span> <span style= "font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Stern also shares how the Legion Fund supports soldiers and families behind the scenes — from emergency home repairs to long-term care for those carrying the invisible burdens of war.</span> <span style= "font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> At the center of the conversation is a difficult but important question:</span> <span style= "font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> What does a nation owe the people who quietly fight its wars while asking for nothing in return?</span></p> <p> </p>
May 22, 2026
A. Wess Mitchell on China, Geopolitics, and America's Biggest Mistakes | Waitt, What? The Podcast
<p>What if the last thirty years were the exception — not the rule? Host Sam Waitt sits down with American strategist, historian and former Assistant Secretary of State <strong>A. Wess Mitchell</strong> to discuss the return of great power competition and why the world may be reverting back to something far more familiar: geopolitical rivalry between major powers. From China's rapid rise to America's strategic miscalculations after the Cold War, Mitchell argues that geopolitics never disappeared. America simply stopped treating it as central, while rivals like China never stopped thinking strategically. At the heart of the episode is a difficult question: What if peace and stability were the anomaly and history is simply returning to normal?</p>
May 15, 2026
Dr. Peter Feaver on War, Security, and the Hidden Benefits of Engagement | Waitt, What? The Podcast
<p>What if the greatest success of American foreign policy is something most people never notice? Host Sam Waitt sits down with leading civil-military relations expert Dr. Peter Feaver to explore the real costs — and often invisible benefits — of U.S. global engagement. From Pearl Harbor and World War II to the post-9/11 era, Dr. Feaver explains how American alliances, military power, and global leadership helped prevent catastrophic conflicts that once defined the 20th century. The conversation also examines NATO, the changing nature of war, burden sharing with allies, and why modern security challenges involving China and Russia may be more dangerous than many Americans realize.</p>
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