James Baker
Mentioned in 5 analyzed podcast episodes across 5 shows
Former US Secretary of State who served in diplomatic roles, most notably demanding accountability from UNITA leader Jonas Savimbi regarding deaths of Angolan officials. He is widely recognized for co-authoring the 2005 Carter-Baker Commission on election reform, a bipartisan initiative whose recommendations have been selectively adopted by both parties and continue to shape discussions around election integrity and voter ID policies.
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Episode Appearances
Consider This from NPR · Mar 4, 2026
In Trump’s U.S., are there any presidential norms anymore?
“Former Secretary of State whose diplomatic coalition-building approach to the Gulf War is contrasted with Trump's unilateral Iran strategy”
Blowback · Feb 9, 2026
S6 Episode 9 - "Something Big and Bloody"
“US Secretary of State; demanded Savimbi account for deaths of officials Tito Chigunji and family members”
KCRW's Left, Right & Center · Feb 6, 2026
Congress takes up ICE reforms, Trump calls to “nationalize” voting
“Co-author of 2005 Carter-Baker Commission election reform recommendations adopted selectively by both parties for partisan advantage”
Ruthless Podcast · Feb 5, 2026
Why Democrats Hate Voter ID (SAVE ACT)
“Former Secretary of State; co-led 2005 bipartisan election reform commission with Jimmy Carter on election integrity”
Lex Fridman Podcast · Aug 24, 2025
#478 – Scott Horton: The Case Against War and the Military Industrial Complex
“Secretary of State who made six separate promises to Gorbachev that NATO would not expand one inch eastward”