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School of War

In School of War, CBS News National Security Analyst and Free Press columnist Aaron MacLean sits down with secretaries of state, top military historians, war planners, and key political decision-makers to help understand the lessons of war. Tune in as School of War takes you to the front lines. Aaron MacLean is a former senior fellow at Hudson Institute. He has worked as a foreign policy advisor and legislative director to Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas and spent seven years in the U.S. Marine Corps. Visit our Substack for episode transcripts Follow along on Instagram

Episodes

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The Democratic Party’s Worldview, with Jake Sullivan

26 May 2026
59m
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Niall Ferguson on Cold War II and the Rise of Anti-History

22 May 2026
1h 20m
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Grading Operation Epic Fury, with Christian Brose

19 May 2026
51m
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The New Middle Eastern Balance of Power, with Elliott Abrams

15 May 2026
40m
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China’s War on Faith and Trump’s Trip to Beijing, with Governor Sam Brownback

14 May 2026
48m
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Trump Heads to China: Who Has the Upper Hand? With Dan Blumenthal

12 May 2026
37m
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America’s Coming Population Crash—and China’s, with Nicholas Eberstadt

08 May 2026
54m
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Is Trump Forcing the Strait of Hormuz Open? With Rich Goldberg and Garrett Exner

04 May 2026
44m
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NORAD and Protecting America From Nuclear Attack, With Lance Blythe

01 May 2026
53m
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The Attempt on Trump’s Life and Political Violence in America, with Douglas Murray

27 Apr 2026
59m
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How the British Army Learned to Win, with Huw Davies

24 Apr 2026
51m
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Has America Fought Well in the Iran War? With Mick Ryan

21 Apr 2026
36m
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The Future of Warfighting Technology Is Now with Aviv Shapira

17 Apr 2026
53m
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How Trump’s Blockade of Iran Actually Works with Sal Mercogliano

15 Apr 2026
43m
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The Strategic View From the Baltic Sea with General Michael Claesson

14 Apr 2026
47m
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Danger Lurks In J.D. Vance’s Negotiations with Iran

09 Apr 2026
42m
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Is the Strait of Hormuz Closed Forever? with Sal Mercogliano

07 Apr 2026
57m
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The podcast delves into the complexities of the Strait of Hormuz, exploring its function, traffic flow, and current state amidst geopolitical tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. Sal Mercogliano, a maritime expert and veteran of the U.S. Merchant Marine, explains that under normal circumstances, the Strait sees...

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America’s Incredible Rescue of its Downed Airmen in Iran and Trump’s Strategic Options Ahead with Rich Goldberg & Garrett Exner

06 Apr 2026
43m
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Trump Says We’re ‘Winning’ in Iran. It’s More Complicated.

03 Apr 2026
53m
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Even as America Fights Iran, It’s Not Ready for China—with Eyck Freymann

31 Mar 2026
50m
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