George Shultz
Mentioned in 7 analyzed podcast episodes across 5 shows
US Secretary of State who played a key role in Cold War diplomacy, particularly regarding Angola and Cuba policy in the 1980s. He empowered negotiations for Cuban withdrawal from Angola while navigating tensions between covert and overt support strategies for anti-communist forces. Podcasts discuss him as a central figure in Reagan-era foreign policy decisions in southern Africa.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
In Depth With Graham Bensinger · Apr 10, 2026
Jay Leno: The best advice I received from Johnny Carson | Trending Now
“Encouraged Leno to perform edgy material at White House event despite military general's warnings”
Empire: World History · Mar 19, 2026
343. Lebanon: Hezbollah, Israel, & Fifty Years As A Battleground
“Remonstrated Israeli ambassador about Sabra and Shatila massacre in 1982; oversaw US diplomatic response to Lebanese crisis.”
Blowback · Feb 9, 2026
S6 Episode 9 - "Something Big and Bloody"
“US Secretary of State; empowered Chester Crocker to negotiate peace with Cuba despite Cold War hostility”
Blowback · Feb 2, 2026
S6 Episode 8 - "Cut Off Their Hands"
“Secretary of State who supported covert aid to Savimbi but opposed overt support and public lobbying campaigns”
Blowback · Jan 26, 2026
S6 Episode 7 - "Constellation"
“Secretary of State who replaced Haig and continued pressure on Angola to accept simultaneous Cuban withdrawal”
3 Takeaways™ · Dec 9, 2025
What US Ambassador to China Nick Burns Saw That Terrified Him (#279)
“Former Secretary of State who Burns accompanied to China in 1988 as a young diplomat”
Autocracy in America · Sep 23, 2025
The Warning
“Former Reagan-era Secretary of State whose engagement strategy with Soviets (without compromising values) influenced Obama administration's Russia approach”