In Brief: Trump’s EU Trade Deal, Gaza's Hunger Crisis Deepens
In this episode of One Decision In Brief, hosts Sir Richard Dearlove, former MI6 Chief, and Christina Ruffini unpack Donald Trump’s new trade deal with the European Union, French President Emmanuel Macron’s plans to recognize Palestinian statehood, and the growing international backlash over Israel’s conduct in Gaza.
Episode produced by Situation Room Studios. Original music composed and produced by Leo Sidran.
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The AI Threat No One Knows How to Stop
In this episode, “The Godfather of AI” Geoffrey Hinton joins One Decision hosts Kate McCann and Sir Richard Dearlove to discuss the growing global race to build and control superintelligent machines—and why artificial intelligence can no longer be simply switched off. Hinton warns that AI systems are learning in ways we don’t fully understand—and may soon be capable of making decisions beyond our control.
Episode produced by Situation Room Studios. Original music composed and produced by Leo Sidran.
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In Brief: Israel Strikes Syria, Britain's Data Leak
In this week’s One Decision In Brief, hosts Kate McCann and Sir Richard Dearlove examine Israel’s expanding operations in Syria and its backing of the Druze minority amid renewed violence. As Iran prepares to meet with European nations—without the United States—questions emerge about the coherence of Western diplomacy. Meanwhile, a sensitive data leak hidden by the UK government for over a year has sparked outrage over secrecy, oversight, and trust in government.
Episode produced by Situation Room Studios. Original music composed and produced by Leo Sidran.
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If Ukraine Falls, Is Global Security At Risk? A Republican Congressman Weighs In
In this week’s episode, Congressman Don Bacon, a self-described “old school Reagan Republican,” joins hosts Sir Richard Dearlove and Christina Ruffini to unpack the internal battle over Republican foreign policy and what it means for U.S. credibility abroad. Bacon outlines how China, Iran, and North Korea are propping up Russia’s war effort and why he believes a Ukrainian defeat could embolden an attack on Taiwan. He also weighs in on the state of U.S. air power, the future of drone warfare, and the risks of prioritizing party loyalty over national security. Plus, Congressman Bacon and Sir Richard reflect on similar experiences working in Nebraska.
Episode produced by Situation Room Studios. Original music composed and produced by Leo Sidran.
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In Brief: America's Diplomatic Shakeup, France Bolsters Military
This week on One Decision In Brief, hosts Christina Ruffini and Sir Richard Dearlove unpack the latest shifts in diplomacy, notably U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's decision to cut 15% of the State Department's staff. They also analyze the significance of France's military capabilities amid rising global tensions, and what President Trump's latest tariff threats could mean for the future of the global economy.
Episode produced by Situation Room Studios. Original music composed and produced by Leo Sidran.
Tough decisions rattle us all to the core. But for our guests on One Decision— the choices they are up against can also shape history. No pressure! They take us through all of their doubts, emotions and—sometimes unexpected--consequences.
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Hear the former head of Mi6, Sir Richard Dearlove alongside international journalists as they analyse, interview, and discuss.
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