Safe for Democracy

I don’t always agree, but his genius and honesty shine through in everything he does. An exceptional podcast. On par with Mike Duncan.

Jon Coumes presents a brilliant series of insightful programs that dig deep into many issues that face Americans and other populations around the globe. The topics are never easy to understand, but Coumes makes them understandable through careful, thorough research and an easygoing, nonthreatening style which skillfully masks a keen intellect. Listen and learn, my friends, to this rising star. Safe For Democracy is a wonderful podcast series.

In-depth and informative foray into the intricasies of US-international relationships at the level of the politician or diplomat as well as the independent citizen. SFD clearly knows the material intimately, evidenced in the intelligent progression of ideas and themes throughout. I most appreciate the illumination of connections to our current political climate and of the consistent divide between institutional intelligence and their public claims. In a word, inspiring.

Most history podcasts seem to focus on ancient or well trod parts of the historical record. This podcast instead takes on various topics that are more recent, less taught, and, by virtue of these two things, probably more relevant. The topics are extensively researched and cited, and while the host definitely has an opinion of the topics discussed, that view is never allowed to overwhelm the events and sources discussed which speak for themselves. Any listener with an interest in history, politics, economics, or the US would be well advised to give this show a listen