Michael Baumgartner
U.S. Representative for Washington State's 5th Congressional District and former state senator who previously served in diplomatic and field roles in Iraq and Afghanistan, bringing experience on foreign policy and security to the discussion.
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Feb 17, 2026 • 44min
Ep 275: Michael Baumgartner on Marco Rubio’s Speech and the Future of Europe
Michael Baumgartner, U.S. Representative and former diplomat with service in Iraq and Afghanistan, shares on-the-ground impressions from the Munich Security Conference. He discusses Europe's economic and energy dilemmas. He breaks down Marco Rubio’s stirring speech and its reception. He also covers NATO alignment, China’s shadow presence, Ukraine leverage, and strategic approaches to Iran.
Mar 25, 2026 • 47min
Iran: US 'negotiating with itself'
Michael Baumgartner, a U.S. Republican congressman on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, offers a political view on U.S. leverage. Kelly Grieco, a defence analyst at the Stimson Center, explains troop deployments and operational risks. They discuss leaked ceasefire plans, control of the Strait of Hormuz, airborne and marine options, and the dangers of seizing islands or airfields.
