One Decision
| One Decision | |
|---|---|
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| Presentation | |
| Hosted by | Christina Ruffini |
| Language | English |
| Length | 25–45 minutes |
| Production | |
| Production | Listen Now Media LLC |
| Publication | |
| Original release | September 2, 2021 – present |
| Provider | Situation Room Studios |
| Website | www |
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One Decision is a media brand and weekly podcast focused on foreign policy and national security. The podcast is hosted by Christina Ruffini and a team of specialists including former MI6 chief Sir Richard Dearlove, former CIA director Leon Panetta, and Julia Macfarlane (former ABC News and the BBC). Each episode analyzes a major international issue through an interview with a prominent global figure.[1]
The brand, which also produces written articles and video content, is owned by the U.S.-based company Listen Now Media LLC.[2] The podcast is produced by Situation Room Studios, the production division of the Washington, D.C. public relations firm Global Situation Room.[3][4]
Written analysis
Organized into verticals:
- Security: threat assessments, critical intelligence, risk reviews.
- Diplomacy: ambassador insights, peace-process briefs, global dialogues.
- Politics: domestic and international policy commentary, governance analysis.
- Economics: market movers, investment outlooks, macroeconomic reviews.
- Climate: sustainability updates, climate-watch reports, green technology features.
Video and live streams
- Video section: short video highlights and event coverage.
- Live News updates: real-time broadcasts of breaking developments.
Format and content
The podcast features several formats, including short 1-D Briefing segments on current events and longer 25–45 minute interviews with guests. Recurring topics include international security, diplomacy, economics, and technology.[5] In addition to the podcast, the One Decision website publishes written analysis and short videos organized into thematic verticals such as Security, Diplomacy, Politics, Economics, and Climate.[6]
Production
One Decision is owned by Listen Now Media LLC.[2] The podcast is produced in Washington, D.C. and London by Situation Room Studios,[4] the podcasting division of the public relations agency Global Situation Room, Inc.[7]
Notable guests
The podcast has featured interviews with numerous senior government officials, intelligence leaders, and experts, including:
- Andrew McCabe, former Deputy Director of the FBI[8]
- Grant Shapps, former UK Secretary of State for Defence[9]
- Joseph Stiglitz, Nobel laureate economist[11]
- Marco Rubio, U.S. Senator[12]
- Sir Michael Fallon, former UK Defence Secretary[13]
- Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, former President of Croatia[14]
Reception
Media coverage
One Decision has been cited as a source in international news outlets. In July 2022, Business Insider reported on Dearlove’s on-air prediction that Nikolai Patrushev would be a likely successor to Vladimir Putin.[16] The Guardian has repeatedly sourced stories from the podcast, covering interviews with Leon Panetta on a potential second Trump term, Andrew McCabe's assessment of Russian influence, and Grant Shapps's criticism of Donald Trump's stance on Russia.[17][18][19]
Politico listed the podcast as a "must-listen" in its London and Brussels Playbook newsletters upon its debut in 2021.[20][21]
Awards
The podcast has been recognized by the Signal Awards.
- 2022: Finalist (Best Conversation Starter, Individual Episode).[22]
- 2023: Gold Winner (Best Interview or Talk Show).[23]
- 2024: Silver Winner (Best Interview or Talk Show).[24]
Live events
In February 2025, One Decision co-hosted an official side event at the Munich Security Conference in partnership with Deutsche Welle.[25]
References
- ↑ "New Podcast on the World's Most Difficult Decisions with the Former Head of MI6" (Press release). GlobeNewswire. 9 September 2021. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Privacy Policy". One Decision. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
This Privacy Policy describes how Listen Now Media LLC (the “Site”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) ... collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you visit, use our services, or make a purchase from onedecision.com (the “Site”)
- ↑ "Podcast Production". Global Situation Room. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Podcast Production — Situation Room Studios". Situation Room Studios. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ↑ "One Decision Podcast". Podnews. 20 February 2025. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ↑ "About Us". One Decision. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
- ↑ "Global Situation Room - The Podcast Show London". The Podcast Show London. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
- ↑ Kirby, Paul (12 September 2024). "Ex-FBI chief says 'it's possible' Trump is a Russian asset". The Guardian. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
- ↑ Sabbagh, Dan (17 April 2025). "Grant Shapps 'disgusted' by Trump's attitude to Putin and Russia". The Guardian. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
- ↑ Borger, Julian (7 March 2024). "Top Democrat on intelligence panel compares Trump to Chamberlain appeasing Hitler". The Guardian. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
- ↑ "Press". Columbia Business School. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
- ↑ "China, Ukraine: Senator Marco Rubio on where the U.S. is headed". Apple Podcasts. 26 January 2024. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ↑ "Ex-UK Defence Secretary warns wars converging". Apple Podcasts. 17 October 2024. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ↑ "Did Putin have a soft spot for this president?". Apple Podcasts. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ↑ "Liberal Congressional Leader on Biden's strategic mistake". Apple Podcasts. 8 March 2024. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ↑ McCarthy, Justin (28 July 2022). "Experts predict Nikolai Patrushev would replace Putin if he falls ill, says former MI6 chief". Business Insider. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ↑ Stewart, Heather (7 November 2024). "Trump will give Israel 'blank check' which may mean all-out war with Iran, says ex-CIA chief". The Guardian. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ↑ Kirby, Paul (12 September 2024). "Ex-FBI chief says 'it's possible' Trump is a Russian asset". The Guardian. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
- ↑ Sabbagh, Dan (17 April 2025). "Grant Shapps 'disgusted' by Trump's attitude to Putin and Russia". The Guardian. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
- ↑ "London Playbook: Crossover — Next week in COVID — Alok-ed in". Politico EU. 10 September 2021. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ↑ "Brussels Playbook: Northern Ireland proposals — Transatlantic troubles — Party time!". Politico EU. 9 September 2021. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ↑ "Finalists For The First Annual Signal Awards Announced" (Press release). Signal Awards. 27 September 2022. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
- ↑ "The 2nd Annual Signal Awards Winners Announced" (Press release). Signal Awards. 10 October 2023. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
- ↑ "2024 Winners Gallery". Signal Awards. Retrieved 17 April 2025.
- ↑ "DW Berlin Briefing × One Decision Podcast – Official MSC side event". Munich Security Conference. 14 February 2025. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
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