John Finer
Former Deputy National Security Advisor and co-host of The Long Game podcast, contributing expertise on civil-military relations and legal questions about strikes.
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Dec 4, 2025 • 42min
Hegseth's problems snowball despite domesticated Pentagon press corps
John Finer, former Deputy National Security Advisor and co-host of The Long Game podcast, shares insights on the complex interplay between civil-military relations and legality surrounding military strikes. He discusses the implications of Secretary Pete Hegseth's controversial past statements and the emerging media landscape that has affected Pentagon transparency. Finer highlights the tensions in operational norms and the grave national security implications posed by using insecure communication platforms like Signal.
Feb 26, 2026 • 30min
Is AI really coming for white collar jobs?
Daron Acemoglu, MIT economist and 2024 Nobel laureate, weighs in on AI, automation, and labor markets. John Finer, former principal deputy national security advisor, discusses U.S. negotiations with Iran and a deadly Cuba-related maritime incident. Flavor Flav, Public Enemy founding member and sports supporter, celebrates U.S. women medalists and his ties to the Olympics and music.
