This Is Not A Drill with Gavin Esler

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Exploring threats to global stability from Ukraine to China to the Middle East with host Gavin Esler – former BBC News presenter, Washington correspondent and host of Newsnight – plus Ukraine-based war reporter Oz Katerji and independent conflict analyst Emma Beals. This Is Not A Drill dives deep into the dangers, corruption, conflicts, disinformation, rivalries and ruthless realpolitik that are making our world ever more dangerous.Support This Is Not A Drill on Patreon from just £3 per month to get each episode early plus bonus material and exclusive merchandise. From Podmasters, the team behind Oh God, What Now?, Paper Cuts and The Bunker.

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  • Dr. Nomecat
    Israel escalated and called it de-escalation, which isn’t how things work.
    Israel has been out of control for a very long time. Shame on us for spoiling this child; it’s time to quell the tantrum.
  • Jman/bird/rock100
    Future History
    Terrifying, important, also terrifying. Documenting the collapse before….
  • JeffTraveler
    Poor expert selection
    S4 E10 Guest was Christopher Steele of all characters. His former credentials are important, but so we’re the unsubstantiated garbage he peddled in the Trump Dossier. Several claims of which have either been disproven or to this day lack evidence. If this is the guy that “first comes to mind” to the host when concerning Russia is concerning and undermines the credibility of the show with that clown. Please select a guest with insight, experience, and a moral compass.
  • Prsopect Farms
    talented producer and podcaster
    Very entertaining and informative
  • Cat939
    Garbage Propaganda
    Garbage Propaganda
  • gabfanatico
    Fascinating!
    Thank you! Awesome show
  • QueenRipley
    So glad your back
    I love this podcast As a political junkie and someone who has served my country in the us Air Force under Ron Reagan tuu hi is is really good Thanks Heather Davis
  • 😉💙🙃
    Ukraine 🇺🇦 🙃
    Why the last podcast? You will be greatly missed… ☹️❤️🙃
  • enriart
    From 5 to 3 stars
    The first season was amazing, the second seems a different podcast all together. It’s not bad but it’s another thing and it has lost its soul.
  • K Vandy
    Tuned in for Ukraine updates… left after S3 E2
    S3 E2 is intellectually dishonest and ignorant… wow. Try having both a liberal guest and conservative guest for a legitimate discussion.
  • ViewerOne
    This is.Outstanding
    Borrowing the superlative from other reviewers: Outstanding! Can’t say enough about the insight & analysis. Arthur Snell is to be congratulated.
  • NM Pat
    Unique and illuminating.
    Analysis of the War in Ukraine from the point of view of an actual military participant is important. Tactical insights into the war are pretty unique and useful.
  • lizmeister7
    Belarus, Russia, Ukraine
    Outstanding. Again. Than you.
  • purple cat alien
    Freakin Awesome Series!
    I binged this whole series in one day at my job at the grocery store. Amazing narrative, guest interviews, and music. Thank you.
  • ambernelsonis
    Immensely valuable
    Arthur is very good at getting experts to speak at length and in depth about the biggest problems facing us today. There have been a few bad sound edits here and there. Otherwise, this is a fantastic podcast that I look forward to every week.
  • Kidrambler
    Sobering analysis.
    This podcast is a no nonsense look at the trajectory of the USA and the world around us. We have all the tools we need to solve what ails us, but I’m not sure we have the resolve to do it.
  • Moejackie
    Everything has a context! Bravo.
    Urgency immediately understood in simple sentences with complex ideas. Our Founding Fathers did not create ways to stop a President from becoming too powerful is only one example. Then, came a discussion of our present situation. Another is research presented on how quickly a State falls, with examples. Highly recommend to all the experts out there. Everything in one place.
  • B Bigelow
    Truly excellent
    I’m grateful for this compelling, exceptional new podcast, and recommend it without reservation. Thank you, Arthur Snell.
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