
The Delegates Lounge
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’re a small team, we can’t respond to every message, but we promise to read your messages if you contact us at:
Or on X, formerly (and still affectionately) known as Twitter:
Episodes
Talking Tariffs with Mark Zandi, Moody's Chief Economist

The United Nations Adrift in a Sea of Change

Slovenia’s Ambassador Pulls Back the Curtain on a Surprise Act at the UN

A French Political Scientist Responds to the Trump Shockwave

Reflections on Diplomatic Frontlines: Ukraine's Ambassador to the UN Speaks Out

Dining with a Dozen Diplomats, A Culinary Holiday Special: Part Two

Dining with a Dozen Diplomats, A Culinary Holiday Special: Part One

A Canadian Officer Resigns to Join Belarusians Fighting for Ukraine, Part 3

A Canadian Officer Resigns to Join Belarusians Fighting for Ukraine, Part 2

A Canadian Officer Resigns to Join Belarusians Fighting for Ukraine, Part 1

Finland's Foreign Minister on Financial Reform and Global Stability

Estonia's Foreign Minister On Digital Leadership in the AI Era

Ambassador Robert Wood on Realizing the 'Pact for the Future' at the UN

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on the Future of Belarus

The High North: Winter is Going

NATO's Turning Point: Insights From ESTONIA, SPAIN and CZECHIA ministers

The State of the United Nations on the Eve of the 'Summit of the Future'
