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One Decision

Sir Richard Dearlove, John Raine, Kate McCann

Booking Overview

This foreign-policy interview show examines consequential geopolitical and intelligence decisions through conversations with former intelligence officials, senior policymakers, journalists, authors, and other specialists with direct experience of major international events. Credible pitches include senior diplomats, intelligence and defense experts, foreign correspondents, historians, policy researchers, and prominent writers or creators with authoritative insight into national security or international affairs; booking difficulty is high.

Metrics

Episodes: 387

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 426.0k subscribers

Instagram: 3.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

onedecision@onedecisionpodcast.com

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Host

Sir Richard Dearlove - Former Chief of the United Kingdom’s Secret Intelligence Service (MI6).

John Raine - International security and foreign-policy expert affiliated with the International Institute for Strategic Studies.

Kate McCann - Political Editor at Times Radio.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Senior intelligence, military, diplomatic, or government experience; established foreign-policy expertise; or a prominent record as a journalist, author, researcher, or creator covering international affairs and political institutions.
Required Achievements:  
Senior leadership in intelligence or government, Firsthand reporting or research on major international conflicts, Published books or prominent journalism on foreign policy and national security, Creation of widely recognized political or diplomatic television work

Recent Guest Discussions

Ali Vaez - Iran’s Nuclear Capabilities, Political Power Centers, Sanctions, Regional Security, And Diplomacy.

Debora Cahn - Political Drama, Diplomacy, Intelligence Research, Foreign-service Life, And The Relationship Between Fiction And Geopolitical Reality.

John McLaughlin - Pre-9/11 Intelligence, The Cia’s Response To The Attacks, The Iraq War, Civil Liberties, And The Us-uk Intelligence Relationship.

Peter Bergen - The 9/11 Attacks, Afghanistan And Iraq, Counterterrorism, Intelligence And Policy, Coalitions, And Modern Warfare.

Jon Lee Anderson - The Afghanistan War, The Taliban’s Resurgence, State Building, Counterinsurgency, Afghan Political Loyalties, And Diplomacy.

Recent Topics

Politics, Foreign Policy, Intelligence, Geopolitics, National Security

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
One Decision
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Japan Is Rearming. Will It Build the Bomb? (w/ Ian Buruma)

October 08, 2026

#Germany #Japan #Rearmament Thank you to Incogni for sponsoring. Get 60% off the annual plan with code onedecision at https://incogni.com/onedecision For more than half a century, the two main Axis powers of WWII lived under strict limits on their militaries. Now both are rearming fast — driven by the threat of Russia in Europe and China in the Pacific, and by growing doubts about whether the US under Trump can still be relied upon. Germany is pouring money into defense and rebuilding...

Mohamed El-Erian: America Is Exporting Its Debt Crisis

October 01, 2026

War with Iran, record diesel prices, and a global bond sell-off: how much more can the world economy take? Mohamed El-Erian (Wharton, Allianz, former CEO of PIMCO) joins Sir Richard Dearlove (former head of MI6) and John Raine to explain what's driving the bond market sell-off, why the US is exporting instability to the UK, France, and Japan, and why AI is "80% asset, 20% liability." Plus: how PIMCO really navigated Lehman's collapse, and the one decision he's watching. In this episode: (0...

Iran Is Draining America’s Missile Defenses (w/ Paul Scharre, Former US Army Ranger)

September 24, 2026

Between cheap-to-produce drones and artificial intelligence, the future of warfare may already be here. Paul Scharre, former US Army Ranger and executive vice president of the Center for a New American Strategy, joins former head of MI6 Sir Richard Dearlove and co-host John Raine to discuss how drones and AI are reshaping military conflict and militaries themselves. Scharre explains why cheap drones are beating expensive armies, how the cost asymmetry between offense and defense is reshaping ...

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Frequently asked questions

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One Decision
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How do I get in touch with One Decision?

One Decision is hosted by Sir Richard Dearlove and John Raine. Its publicly listed email is onedecision@onedecisionpodcast.com. 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 One Decision?

The publicly listed email for One Decision: onedecision@onedecisionpodcast.com.

How many listeners does One Decision have?

Podseeker estimates One Decision reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for One Decision?

One Decision typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Senior intelligence, military, diplomatic, or government experience; established foreign-policy expertise; or a prominent record as a journalist, author, researcher, or creator covering international affairs and political institutions. Common among recent guests: Senior leadership in intelligence or government; Firsthand reporting or research on major international conflicts; Published books or prominent journalism on foreign policy and national security. Recent guests include Ali Vaez, Debora Cahn, and John McLaughlin.

How hard is it to get booked on One Decision?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does One Decision cover?

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

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