School of War

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Can Ukraine Win Without America?

October 19, 2026

Russia is losing ground in eastern Ukraine and suffering mounting casualties. So why is the White House handing Vladimir Putin a lifeline? Retired Australian Army major general Mick Ryan, author of the newsletter Futura Doctrina, joins Aaron MacLean to examine the links between the Iran war and Ukraine, and explains why Ukraine’s battlefield successes aren’t translating into political advantage. Putin’s best hope, Ryan argues, is getting Donald Trump on his side: “He’s tried everything else a...

The Making of Xi Jinping

October 16, 2026

During the Cultural Revolution, the Chinese Communist Party purged Xi Jinping’s father and subjected him to 16 years of persecution and imprisonment—so how did the current president of China emerge more devoted to the party than ever? “It’s like a comic book villain origin story,” says Aaron MacLean. Today, Joseph Torigian, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and author of The Party’s Interests Come First: The Life of Xi Zhongxun, Father of Xi Jinping, joins School of War to exp...

When, Not If: The Baltics Prepare for War

October 13, 2026

In the Baltics, war with Russia is no abstraction. Putin could take Lithuania’s capital if he achieved surprise, the nation’s army commander told Aaron MacLean. This week, Aaron travels through Lithuania and Latvia to speak with Brigadier General Nerijus Stankevičius, Lithuanian defense Minister Robertas Kaunas, and Latvian foreign minister Baiba Braže about why Lithuania is amending its constitution to allow weapons of mass destruction on its soil, what schoolchildren are learning in their w...

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School of War is hosted by Aaron MacLean. Its publicly listed email is jana@thefp.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 School of War?

The publicly listed email for School of War: jana@thefp.com.

How many listeners does School of War have?

Podseeker estimates School of War reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for School of War?

School of War typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Senior military or national security officials, retired commanders, established military historians and authors, experienced foreign correspondents, or executives and technical experts working in defense technology. Common among recent guests: Senior military command or national security leadership; Authorship of recognized books on war, military strategy, or national security; Distinguished battlefield, foreign-correspondent, or subject-matter expertise. Recent guests include Imtiaz Tyab, Ian Brown, and John Spencer.

How hard is it to get booked on School of War?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does School of War cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, National Security, Military History, Geopolitics, and Defense Technology. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.