Episode 3: The Ides of March

The Diplomat: The Official Podcast

Baroness Ayesha Hazarika speaks with creator and showrunner Debora Cahn and executive producer Janice Williams to learn more about the shake-ups at the Independence Party and the challenges of filming outdoors in winter.

Then, David Gyasi (British Foreign Secretary Austin Dennison) and Rory Kinnear (Prime Minister Nicol Trowbridge) discuss being mobbed by politicians and the different paths that led both of their characters to achieve power.

Former ambassador and former Downing Street chief of staff Jonathan Powell reveals why building trust—even with adversaries—is crucial for conflict resolution.

Spoilers Ahead! If you have not seen The Diplomat season 2, episode 3: The Ides of March, then go stream it now on Netflix and come back to us!

Don’t miss our next episode, dropping on November 7th. Featuring insights from Ali Ahn (CIA Chief Eidra Park), Ato Essandoh (Deputy Chief of Mission Stuart Hayford), creator Debora Cahn, executive producer Janice Williams, and former CIA head of Europe Kari Amelung.

The Diplomat: The Official Podcast is produced by Netflix in association with Novel Audio.