Shield of the Republic

Eric Edelman, Eliot Cohen

Booking Overview

This is a foreign-policy and national-security analysis show led primarily by its two hosts, with occasional external guests including prominent historians, academics, and policy experts. PR agencies could credibly pitch senior diplomats, national-security officials, geopolitical analysts, military strategists, and authors with substantial subject expertise; booking difficulty is high because of the hosts’ stature and the show’s specialized focus.

Metrics

Episodes: 12

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

shieldpod@substack.com

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Host

Eric Edelman - Former U.S. ambassador to Finland and Turkey and former under secretary of defense for policy, with extensive expertise in American foreign policy, diplomacy, and national security.

Eliot Cohen - Historian, foreign-policy scholar, and author known for his work on international security, military strategy, and American statecraft.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high

Typical Credentials:

Senior diplomats, former government and military officials, university scholars, historians, national-security practitioners, and authors with recognized expertise in foreign policy, international conflict, or military strategy.

Required Achievements:

Published books on foreign policy, history, war, or national security, Senior government, diplomatic, or military service, Established university scholarship or research in international affairs, Recognized expertise in major conflicts or strategic policy debates

Recent Guest Discussions

Will Hitchcock - The Interwar Period, The Rise Of Fascism, Franklin D. Roosevelt, And The Historical Origins Of World War Ii.

Paul D. Miller - The Afghanistan War, Counterinsurgency, Counterterrorism, Bureaucratic Decision-making, Pakistan, And The Collapse Of Afghan Security Forces.

Recent Topics

Politics, International Relations, National Security, Geopolitics, Military Strategy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Shield of the Republic

The Strategist: Eliot's New Book on War & Politics

October 12, 2026

Plus a new recurring segment, a German spy scandal, and much more on this week’s super-sized show:2:00: Jackassery of the Week14:52: Annals of Corruption20:36: A Dark & Immoral Spectacle25:52: Burn After Reading29:28: France’s Student Fracas35:39: War in Ukraine Update39:37: Middle East Wars Update45:02: Ethiopia Continues to Spiral---49:15: Discussing THE STRATEGIST: How to Think About War & PoliticsPaid Shield of the Republic subscribers can take 30% off when ordering THE STRATEGIST from Pr...

Emergency Episode: Trump’s Impeachable Diesel Deal

October 12, 2026

Eric and Eliot react to Trump announcing the U.S. purchase of Russian diesel in a special emergency episode This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.shieldoftherepublic.com/subscribe

October Mailbag Episode

October 09, 2026

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.shieldoftherepublic.comEric and Eliot return for another round of your questions! What would convince Putin he’s losing his war? Did the U.S. have any alternative to invading Afghanistan? That and more in this month's mailbag!As a reminder, for just $5 a month, paid subscribers gain access to mailbags, hot takes, book reviews, and more!

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Frequently asked questions

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Shield of the Republic

How do I get in touch with Shield of the Republic?

Shield of the Republic is hosted by Eric Edelman and Eliot Cohen. Its publicly listed email is shieldpod@substack.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 Shield of the Republic?

The publicly listed email for Shield of the Republic: shieldpod@substack.com.

How many listeners does Shield of the Republic have?

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

Who is an ideal guest for Shield of the Republic?

Shield of the Republic typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Senior diplomats, former government and military officials, university scholars, historians, national-security practitioners, and authors with recognized expertise in foreign policy, international conflict, or military strategy. Common among recent guests: Published books on foreign policy, history, war, or national security; Senior government, diplomatic, or military service; Established university scholarship or research in international affairs. Recent guests include Will Hitchcock and Paul D. Miller.

How hard is it to get booked on Shield of the Republic?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Shield of the Republic cover?

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

Publicly listed emails

shieldpod@substack.com

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