
Small bites on Transatlantic Security, NATO, the EU, Russia, and all things Europe. Hosted by Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Jim Townsend at the Center for a New American Security.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 222 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

It has been a tumultuous month in the transatlantic alliance. This week, President Donald Trump’s demands to take control of Greenland reached a fever pitch. On Sunday, President Trump threatened major tariffs on Denmark, France, the United Kingdom, ... more
Since the invasion of Ukraine, European states have taken major steps to rebuild their defense industrial bases, both to supply Ukraine and to rebuild their own militaries. Europe has been spending heavily on defense since 2022, but the Trump adminis... more
On January 3, the United States apprehended the sitting president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, and brought him to the United States to face trial for drug trafficking. In the aftermath of the operation, President Trump and other senior officials in ... more
This week Brussels Sprouts breaks down the latest negotiations on Ukraine. American officials told reporters that they had resolved or closed gaps around 90 percent of their differences with Ukraine on a draft agreement to end the war. Territory and ... more
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I agree with previous reviews that the guests are great and grounded in data, but that’s a moot point when they’re so hard to hear. Please do audio checks.
You need to fix the microphone of your guests
I don’t think that Andrea and her cohost could be any more biased toward a particular political persuasion—even if it’s covered with a candy coating of “but wouldn’t you say…” or “yes, but what about our European partners’ concerns” to maintain a modicum of neutrality.
That being said, the guest speakers were several episodes were excellent in that they grounded the conversation with less ideology and more facts.
TL;DR - ignore the moderators, listen to the guest speakers, and pinch your nose... more
I listened to the episode “US Should Unlock Allied Cooperation”. It was full of platitudes, circular logic and stating obvious from former Biden Admin officials. The Biden FP was a huge failure so even having these guests is questionable. The Trump Admin rightly sees the Europeans as having weak militaries, economies and leadership. As a result, a more focused approach by these “Allies” is a superior approach. The guests want more European help in Asia when the Europeans were unable to provide h... more
Pretty good content, but you really need to work on the audio. Whenever you have a guest with any bit of an accent, it’s very hard to understand them. The accent will always be hard, but I feel like it is just as much tinny sound quality. Fiona Hill’s audio was particularly bad. I had to slow to .75 to understand her.
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Focused on key issues of transatlantic security, the show provides insightful discussions on NATO, the EU, and the geopolitical dynamics involving Russia and Europe. Each episode features expert guests who contribute analysis on contemporary affairs, particularly in the context of military alliances and international relations. Discussions often cover topics like nuclear strategy, democratic governance, and economic relations, making it a vital resource for listeners interested in understanding the complexities of Western security dynamics and global stability.
The content is particularly noteworthy for its emphasis on actionable insights into how global powers navigate alliances and conflicts, a strategic examination that is often missing... more
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