Assumed Rationality
Mini Episode: The Fallout of the Chornobyl Strike
Apr 15, 20256 minS0
<p>Kim Barker and Brendan Hoffman, “How a Cheap Drone Punctured Chernobyl’s 40,000-Ton Shield,” The New York Times, March 25, 2025, sec. World...
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Assumed Rationality
Hosted by Bree Megivern · news · EN
About this Podcast:
Dive into the week’s underreported stories with Assumed Rationality, the podcast that unpacks niche geopolitical developments, emerging conflicts, and critical human security issues. Hosted by a Security Studies Master’s graduate with a passion for global affairs, each episode delivers concise, insightful analysis to keep you informed about the stories shaping our world—stories that often fly under the radar.Tune in weekly for sharp insights, fresh perspectives, and a fun fact to cap off your geopolitical coffee break. Stay curious, stay informed, and assume rationality.
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What is Assumed Rationality about?
Dive into the week’s underreported stories with Assumed Rationality, the podcast that unpacks niche geopolitical developments, emerging conflicts, and critical human security issues. Hosted by a Security Studies Master’s graduate with a passion for global affairs, each episode delivers concise, insightful analysis to keep you informed about the stories shaping our world, stories that often fly under the radar.
Who hosts Assumed Rationality?
Assumed Rationality is hosted by Bree Megivern. The show has published 15 episodes to date.
What has Assumed Rationality covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Mini Episode: The Fallout of the Chornobyl Strike" (15 April 2025, 6 minutes), "Blockade Rehearsal? Decoding China's Military Message" (6 April 2025, 11 minutes), and "Maximum Pressure, Minimum Progress: Iran’s Nuclear Gamble" (30 March 2025, 10 minutes).
How often does Assumed Rationality publish?
Assumed Rationality publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 12 minutes across 15 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Assumed Rationality?
Booking probability for Assumed Rationality is 19%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Assumed Rationality requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Assumed Rationality's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Assumed Rationality?
The strongest fits for Assumed Rationality are Defense & International Affairs. Assumed Rationality has a news audience.
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Bree Megivern hosts Assumed Rationality, a news podcast with 15 episodes published.
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Assumed Rationality
Blockade Rehearsal? Decoding China's Military Message
Apr 6, 202511 minS0<p>In this episode of Assumed Rationality, Bree Megivern unpacks China’s recent military exercises around Taiwan, analyzing them as both a possible rehearsal for a blockade and a strategic message to Taipei and...
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Maximum Pressure, Minimum Progress: Iran’s Nuclear Gamble
Mar 30, 202510 minS0<p>Want to request an episode topic? Go to https://assumedrationality.com/ </p><p>Sources: </p><p>Al Jazeera Staff, “Iran Responds to Trump Letter on Nuclear Talks, State Media Reports,” Al Jazeera, March 27, 2025...
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The Shadow Fleet Fueling Russia's Economy
Mar 23, 202513 minS0<p>Request an episode topic at: https://assumedrationality.com/contact-assumed-rationality/ </p><p>Sources: </p><p>Anna Caprile and Gabija Leclerc, “Russia’s ‘Shadow Fleet’: Bringing the Threat to Light,” Briefing...
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Sound Cannons in Serbia: How to Protest Safely
Mar 16, 202514 minS0<p>Want to learn more: </p><p>AP, “Serbian Officials Deny Illegal Sonic Weapon Attack on Peaceful Protesters,” AP News, March 16, 2025...
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The Steel Porcupine: Europe's Strategy to Fortify Ukraine Against Aggression
Mar 9, 202514 minS0<p>Want to request an episode topic? Go to https://assumedrationality.com/ </p><p><br></p><p>Sources: </p><p>Al Jazeera, “EU Leaders Back New Defence Spending Plans,” Al Jazeera, March 6, 2024...
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Welcome to Assumed Rationality
Mar 2, 20251 minS0<p>Assumed Rationality is a weekly podcast hosted by Bree Megivern. </p>
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Icebreakers and ICBMs: Why the Arctic Matters More Than Ever
Mar 2, 202514 minS0<p>Want to learn more? </p><p>Sources: </p><p>Atomic Heritage Foundation, “Camp Century - Nuclear Museum,” https://ahf.nuclearmuseum.org/, July 19, 2018...
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Tension in the Tasman Sea: Unpacking China's Naval Power Play
Feb 24, 202510 minS0<p></p><p>Sources: </p><p>Craig Nigrelli, William Jackson, and Kaleb Gillespie, “3 Chinese Warships Conduct Military Drills off Australia, Forcing Flight Diversions,” Straight Arrow News, February 21...
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The Future of Gaza: Scrutinizing the Gaza 'Riviera' Proposal
Feb 16, 202513 minS0<p>Sources: </p><p>Andrew Roth, “Trump Says Palestinians Will Have No Right of Return to Gaza under His Plan,” The Guardian, February 10, 2025, sec. US news...
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How the War in Ukraine Helps North Korea's Defense Industry
Feb 10, 202513 minS0<p>Thank you for your patience as I try to improve my audio!</p><p><br></p><p>Sources: </p><p>Andrew Yeo, “Expect to See More North Korean Weapons Reach Nonstate Armed Actors in 2024,” Brookings, accessed February 6...
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Baltic Sentry: NATO's Latest Mission
Feb 2, 202515 minS0<p> </p> <p>Baltic Sentry: NATO’s Latest Mission </p> <p>Want to learn more? </p> <p>Christina Anderson and Amelia Nierenberg, “Sweden Suspects ‘Gross Sabotage’ After Damage to Cable Under Baltic Sea,” The New York...
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Democracy Manipulated: Belarus' Elections Under Lukashenko
Jan 26, 202513 minS0<p>Want to learn more? </p> <p>KOSTYA MANENKOV and DARIA LITVINOVA, “Belarus Poll Workers Describe Fraud in Aug. 9 Election,” AP News, September 1, 2020...
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Chlorine in Khartoum: Chemical Weapons in 2025
Jan 19, 202514 minS0<p> Explore the chilling resurgence of chemical weapons in Sudan’s ongoing conflict and the global implications of their use. From the trenches of World War I to Assad’s atrocities and today’s looming threat in...
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Why is it so hard to close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay?
Jan 12, 202513 minS0<p>This episodes discusses torture, please listen with care. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Looking for more information? </p> <p> Alice Cuddy, “US Moves 11 Guantanamo Bay Detainees to Oman,” BBC, January 8, 2024...
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