CFR represents the Davos elites leftist agenda. The American Foriegn Policy Council represents the honest American interest. I have been going through the last couple of years podcasts and they have proven far more accurate in their predictions than has CFR.

If there is any question what would happen to Taiwan after a Chinese takeover, just look at what the Chinese Government is trying to do in Hong Kong. Xi Jinping lied as to how Hong Kong would be governed and he will lie on any, so called, agreement on the disposition of Taiwan after Chinese takeover.

The audio is a challenge. I honestly cannot hear most of what is said. This is worse for those who speak English as a second language or have a lighter voice. Also clanking of dishes and popping of soda cans (obviously a recording at a luncheon or dinner) is distracting. Great topic, just wish I could hear it.

Have been listening to this podcast for a few years and enjoy it. Content is informative. Only complaint is the sound engineering - the speakers/panelists/question askers don't have consistent volume (come on editing people!) and it's too quiet. I have to blast the volume in the car to hear it.

CFR is a rich resource of world views and information, but remember: Just as critical reading skills have always been necessary to get at the truth (i.e., the heart) of any given wriiten piece, it is essential in today's times to have critical LISTENING skills; skills that are much needed in a world of podcasts if you want to accurately identify & analyze a given speaker's professional biasis and political leanings. That said, the "Inside CFR Events" podcast is a welcome source of world-wide views from those who are "in the know". The guests of CFR are a mix of current and past movers & shakers who've witnessed, studied and often documented extremely important world issues. Listen carefully and critically, and don’t be afraid to press "rewind/replay" as needed to ensure you fully understand what's being said—be it altruistic, analytical, didactic, or propagandist.

Provides a great space for qualified people to speak plainly about their opinions and experiences on charged topics.

It's not even that I don't agree with these guys it's that they are war mongering ppl that probably sent the US to countless wars in the Middle East and in Latin America.

No complaints on the content — obviously CFR delivers excellent and unbiased analysis of current events. However, sometimes the podcasts error and won’t load. It’s infuriating, if only because the topics and discussions are too good to miss.

this thinktank enlists fellows who make no reservations about the potential of new diseases. vaccines patents garnish enormous profits. discussions about the' commercial purposes; of viruses or the notion that they be treated as 'intellectual property' or the eyebrow raising idea of 'viral sovereignty' is simply the writing on the wal folks. the CFR has decided its qualified to make these decisions. atleast more qualified than you. remember we can dream all we'd like but our destiny is shared.

Great content but its sooooo quiet! Turn up your volume!

Great great content, but please turn up the volume!

Thanks for sharing with this hillbilly wanting a world view formed outside the cable and network news limited presentations.

Great to listen to! If I could just make one suggestion if they read this. After each talk, you should equalize the recorded audio track so that the volume levels are better. I always have to listen to this at max and sometimes it is still hard to hear.

Do research, read books! Who what when where and why, find out the origins of the CFR - then, just TRY and listen to this nonsense!

Love listening to these podcast, even if you are vaguely interested in foreign policy and politics you will enjoy this podcast

I only wish that there was more.

It promises to be most interesting in retrospect, from a short turnaround example offered by the Egypt conference-call. What the best minds got wrong and got right, perhaps. Interesting, too, as insight into how this level of policy-planning operates (if only when it is ready to discuss it's ideas). Clunkiness and raw, as potential downsides.

A unique and highly informative offering .

I enjoy hearing the Sophisticated side of policy making. The folks at The CFR are game theory revisted, with the calculations and predictions endless. They are on their game, tho. Their ideas favour a convergence in policy and trade, which I, and many others, aren't rooting for. Besides that, ... what podcast is their peer? Is there another NGO of credibility podcasting? Thank you, CFR...

These podcasts are sure to be a valuable asset to anyone interested in the mechanisms of US foreign policy. Renowned academics and policy makers from the US and abroad discuss everything from the financial crisis to AIDS in Africa. Few other places offer the average person access to such timely and profoundly important information.