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FDD's Foreign Podicy

Cliff May

Booking Overview

This is a national security and foreign policy interview show that primarily features Foundation for Defense of Democracies experts, with occasional outside journalists and authors. Credible pitches would include established foreign policy analysts, national security reporters, authors, former diplomats, intelligence officials, and senior military leaders with direct expertise; booking is likely high difficulty for external guests because the show favors prominent, highly specialized experts.

Metrics

Episodes: 336

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 51.8k subscribers

Instagram: 9.7k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@fdd.org

foreignpodicy@fdd.org

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Host

Cliff May - Founder and president of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and a former New York Times correspondent.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Established national security or foreign policy journalists and authors, former diplomats, intelligence officials, military leaders, and policy experts with specialized firsthand or analytical expertise.
Required Achievements:  
Published books on national security, terrorism, or foreign policy, Senior reporting or analysis experience at major media or policy institutions, High-level diplomatic, intelligence, or military service, Recognized expertise on major international security issues

Recent Guest Discussions

Joby Warrick - The Life And Terrorist Career Of Carlos The Jackal, International Terrorism, And The History Of Terrorist Movements.

Recent Topics

National Security, Foreign Policy, Terrorism, Geopolitics, Cybersecurity

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
FDD's Foreign Podicy
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Confronting Threats and Building Consensus

October 09, 2026

Leon Panetta has been there and done that. From joining theArmy in the 1960s, to serving in Congress for more than a decade and a half, to directing the Office of Management and Budget, to serving as the Director of the CIA and Secretary of Defense, Leon Panetta has served our country with distinction for decades. He also serves on the board of advisors for the Center on Military and Political Power at FDD. How does Secretary Panetta believe the threats to our country have changed? Why should...

The Houthis, Tehran, and the Deep Red Sea (Cliff May feat. Edmund Fitton-Brown & Bridget Toomey)

October 02, 2026

Since declaring a blockade against Saudi Arabia on July 20, the Houthis have struck vessels in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, fired missiles and drones at Saudi cities and, over recent weeks, seized Yemen's entire Red Sea coast, along with islands in the Bab al-Mandeb, the southern exit from the Red Sea.FDD senior fellow Edmund Fitton-Brown, a former British ambassador to Yemen, and FDD research analyst Bridget Toomey tell host Cliff May everything you've always wanted to know about the Ho...

Strait Lines

September 23, 2026

Xi is in Washington, shaking hands and smiling as the People’s Liberation Army prepares for aggression in the Pacific. Putin continues to try to play the victim while continuing his unprovoked and brutal invasion of Ukraine. The regime in Iran is severely weakened but continues to menace commercial traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. And North Korean leader Kim Jong Unis responding to American concessions and South Korean conciliation with more ballistic missile launches.Some Americans are famil...

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Frequently asked questions

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FDD's Foreign Podicy
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How do I get in touch with FDD's Foreign Podicy?

FDD's Foreign Podicy is hosted by Cliff May. Its publicly listed emails are info@fdd.org and foreignpodicy@fdd.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for FDD's Foreign Podicy?

The publicly listed emails for FDD's Foreign Podicy: info@fdd.org and foreignpodicy@fdd.org.

How many listeners does FDD's Foreign Podicy have?

Podseeker estimates FDD's Foreign Podicy reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for FDD's Foreign Podicy?

FDD's Foreign Podicy typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established national security or foreign policy journalists and authors, former diplomats, intelligence officials, military leaders, and policy experts with specialized firsthand or analytical expertise. Common among recent guests: Published books on national security, terrorism, or foreign policy; Senior reporting or analysis experience at major media or policy institutions; High-level diplomatic, intelligence, or military service. Recent guests include Joby Warrick.

How hard is it to get booked on FDD's Foreign Podicy?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does FDD's Foreign Podicy cover?

Recent episodes cover National Security, Foreign Policy, Terrorism, Geopolitics, and Cybersecurity. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@fdd.org

foreignpodicy@fdd.org

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