Katie’s One-on-One with Fmr Secretary of Defense Robert Gates
Next Question with Katie Couric
iHeartPodcasts
4.4 • 4.4K Ratings
🗓️ 17 July 2025
⏱️ 85 minutes
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Summary
Robert Gates has worked at the highest levels of government, across eight presidential administrations, earning a reputation for pragmatism and integrity that feels increasingly rare in today’s political climate. In this thoughtful conversation with Katie, the former Defense Secretary reflects on the global crises now testing U.S. leadership—from the war in Ukraine to rising threats in the Middle East—and explains why diplomacy, consistency, and bipartisan cooperation are more essential than ever. As America grapples with a fractured political identity, Gates makes a compelling case for restoring experience and long-term thinking to our foreign policy playbook.
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