Mike Coté

The Rational Policy Podcast

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A historical perspective on policy, international affairs, and geopolitics. Talking current events weekly, ranging from the serious to the absurd, all with a dash of good humor. www.rationalpolicy.com

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Mike Coté

Episodes

Episode 3 - Barking At The Moon 24.07.2025 1:23:32

In Episode 3 of the Rational Policy Podcast, your trusty hosts delve into the news of the week. We discuss the sad death of the rock legend Ozzy Osbourne before diving into politics. The conversation runs the gamut from the Syrian crisis and the defunding of NPR to the cancelation of Stephen Colbert's late night show and the "new" Russiagate disclosures from DNI Tulsi Gabbard. Give a listen! This...

Episode 2 - Ukraine U-Turn 17.07.2025 1:10:03

On Episode 2 of the Rational Policy Podcast, we dive into a variety of subjects, including the coverage of Trump's health as compared to Biden's, the Biden autopen scandal and its fallout, and the stunning Trump reversal on Ukraine. We talk through the geopolitical implications of this shift, as well as the partisan politics of the moment. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss thi...

Episode 1 - Maiden Voyage 11.07.2025 57:53

The Rational Policy Podcast has returned! On this maiden voyage with your co-hosts Mike Coté and Art Vandelay, we discuss everything from Jeffrey Epstein and AI's turn into Hitler apologia to the devastating flooding in Texas and the Ukraine weapons transfer debacle. Listen in and let us know what you think! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...