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Join us in The Delegates Lounge, an independent podcast on world affairs based in New York City at the United Nations, the hub of global insights in plain sight. We hope you’ll come back often to listen in on some fascinating conversations hosted by J. Alex Tarquinio, a veteran journalist who writes essays for Foreign Policy from her office across the hallway from the UN Security Council chamber. We’ll wade into the rising tide of global threats to peace and security in our discussions with the denizens of high-level diplomacy, as well as assorted scholars, scientists, soldiers, spies, and other influencers. From time to time, we’ll hit the road for sit downs with the world’s movers and shakers, whether it be at NATO’s 75th Anniversary Summit in Washington, D.C. or to parts as yet unknown. This podcast is solely a production of The Delegates Lounge LLC, which was co-founded by the host and her husband and executive producer, Frank Radford. As we’r
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Signup to Generate a PitchJoin us in The Delegates Lounge, an independent podcast on world affairs based in New York City at the United Nations, the hub of global insights in plain sight. We hope you’ll come back often to listen in on some fascinating conversations hosted by J.
Recent episodes include "Rafael Grossi: From the Zero Line to His Bid for UN Chief" (24 May 2026, 34 minutes), "Inside Slovenia’s Security Council Finale" (9 January 2026, 32 minutes), and "Welcome to The Delegates Lounge!" (7 October 2025, 2 minutes).
The Delegates Lounge publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 45 minutes across 33 episodes.
Booking probability for The Delegates Lounge is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Delegates Lounge requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Delegates Lounge's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Delegates Lounge are Defense & International Affairs and Government & Politics. The Delegates Lounge has a government audience and around 2,900 subscribers on YouTube.
The Delegates Lounge is a government podcast with 33 episodes published.
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Episode #1
<p>Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and candidate to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations, recently dropped by <b>The Delegates Lounge</b> podcast...
Episode #4
<p>From the office of the United Nations Security Council president, we sit down with Slovenian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon to unpack how a small state navigates big political...
The Delegates Lounge
<p>J. Alex Tarquinio, your host and a journalist based at the United Nations in New York, guides you through what to expect on the show. Launched in 2024 with her husband and executive producer, Frank Radford, the...
Episode #3
<p>Want to watch the episode? Check out our video interview on our NEW YouTube channel!</p><p>While in New York for the 80th Session of the General Assembly, Estonia’s foreign minister sat down with The Delegates Lounge...
Episode #2
<p>Romania’s Foreign Minister Oana Toiu sat down with The Delegates Lounge podcast on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly. From an official Romanian office overlooking the East River, she spoke candidly...
Episode #1
<p>Want to watch the episode? Check out our video interview on our NEW YouTube channel!</p><p>Drama unfolds at the United Nations this week, as the 80th session of the UN General Assembly gets underway with leaders from...
Episode #10
<p>The Trump administration made an about-face on sanctions after the Alaska Summit between United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15. Washington now appears reluctant to...
Episode #9
<p>Join us for our talk with Eloy Alfaro de Alba, Panama’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Ambassador de Alba is serving in the monthly rotating presidency of the Security Council for the Month of...
Episode #8
<p>Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, Pakistan's envoy to the United Nations, joins us in <b>The Delegates Lounge</b> as his country holds the rotating monthly presidency of the UN Security Council. </p><p>July is...
Episode #7
<p>Nataliya Gumenyuk takes us behind the headlines to reveal the stark reality of Ukraine's resistance to Russian aggression. Having embedded with drone operators near the frontlines, she offers rare insight into...
Episode #6
<p>Welcome to the third edition of "Dining with Diplomats," a series that explores the intersection of food, culture, and diplomacy. In this edition, we'll journey across Europe to discover the diverse celebrations...
Episode #5
<p>Welcome to the third edition of "Undercurrents," an ongoing series in The Delegates Lounge podcast about the oceans and seas that unite us, and sometimes, divide us. </p><p>In this episode, we're continuing our...
Episode #4
<p>Welcome to the second edition of "Undercurrents," an ongoing series in The Delegates Lounge podcast about the oceans and seas that unite us, and sometimes, divide us. </p><p>In this episode, we're joined by Michelle...
Episode #3
<p>Welcome to the first edition of "Undercurrents," a new ongoing series in The Delegates Lounge podcast about the oceans and seas that unite us, and sometimes, divide us. </p><p>In this episode, we're joined by...
Episode #2
<p>In pursuit of economic understanding, we speak with Jason Furman, the Harvard economist who co-teaches the university’s core course in the discipline, “Principles of Economics,” Harvard’s most popular...
Episode #1
<p>The Delegates Lounge podcast commences our third season in a timely conversation with Victor Cha, the well-known Korea watcher who is both president of the Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department and Korea Chair at...
Episode #5
<p>As President Donald Trump's self-proclaimed "Liberation Day" approaches on April 2nd, bringing with it a wave of new tariffs, we're joined by an expert who can help us parse rhetoric from reality. </p><p>Moody's...
Episode #4
<p>In this episode, we explore the seismic shifts reshaping global diplomacy with Richard Gowan, the International Crisis Group's UN expert and our first-ever return guest, or "friend of the pod."<br/><br/>Recorded at...
Episode #3
<p>As the world marked the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Monday, competing resolutions at the United Nations brought tensions within the international community to the forefront. This...
Episode #2
<p>Get ready to explore the turbulent waters of transatlantic relations with our guest, French political scientist Célia Belin. Discover how the Trump administration's controversial actions, including remarks from...
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Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, International Atomic Energy Agency
director of pediatric allergy and immunology at Johns Hopkins, Alliance Manchester Business School
Senior Associate Dean for Leadership Studies, Lester Crown Professor in Management Practice, Yale Chief Executive Leadership Institute
former Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers to President Obama, Council of Economic Advisers
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