Wow! I got to read Dr. Bruno Verdini’s book, “Winning Together: The Natural Resource Negotiation Playbook,” but getting to hear him talk about the negotiations himself is even more insightful, especially prior to the October 31st episode, as it really sets the stage for the modern day. Just the way the episode started, with how resources are framed in the context of Spanish colonialism and how Mexico may view the issue as “what could have been, and what was lost,” as well as the very real discrepancy between how Mexico and the U.S. thought about measuring a water shortage… quite illuminating. Dr. Verdini’s work ethic and passion is plain to see as well. It must certainly take a lot of grit to comprehensively capture the nuances of the Colorado River negotiations and get the stakeholders to agree to be interviewed for his work as well. Huge props to Host Jenn Williams as well for facilitating the conversation and to the team for great editing and framing. It was a great listen. In today’s world, in the context of several environmental challenges (given a race to net-zero by 2050, increasing droughts with global warming, etc.), hearing more about negotiations like these is so important to learn how to best approach future challenges. Many issues we face today are not necessarily about technology obstacles, but rather those of economic, policy, and social concerns. As an aspiring leader in climate and clean tech myself, I am very grateful for the opportunity to hear more about these scenarios in easy-to-digest formats like this podcast. Very important work here, and will certainly be a repeat listener to this podcast. Thanks for all your work!

I listen to this podcast and am always thrilled to listen to these real life spy stories

I’m already a big fan of Jennifer and this pod. But this is such a complicated story. An intimate look inside a truly remarkable outcome. Thanks for the level of detail. It renews some faith. Brava!

The content was fine like your show usually but the interviewer was Awful.

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I loved I Spy and was so glad to hear about the sister cast. I’ve only listened to 2 of The Negotiator and am hooked. The stories are remarkable and well produced. Thanks!

This pod deserves a wider audience. It is interesting, concise and balanced…

I was excited that I’d found a politically balanced podcast about famous negotiations. It sounded like a great idea, but the political slant became obvious in the first episode I listened to. I chose Episode #5, “Just How Close Did Israelis and Palestinians Come to a Peace Deal in 2008?” They interviewed Khaled Elgindy, a trained and well-spoken representative of the Palestinians. He was a good choice of guest for the podcast. But to present the other side, they chose to interview the podcast’s own co-creator, Govinda Clayton, who didn’t even bother to try presenting the Israeli point of view. There was absolutely no challenge whatsoever to Elgindy’s narrative of the events. He was able to assert whatever he wanted about the Israelis and not a question was raised about his point of view. Would it have been so hard for the podcast to find a representative of the Israeli negotiating team? Either they are incompetent, since they did not consider getting an opposing point of view, or they have a real anti-Israel political bias and simply chose not to present the other side. Either way, they’ve lost all credibility in my eyes and I would not trust the podcast to teach me anything.

Very interesting to hear how agreements were reached in high profile negotiations. Last episode gave very good tips on how to negotiate with my teenagers.

Real stories from inside the rooms where the negotiations happened…Lots of lessons are learned from this series.

A fascinating deep dive on world events I don’t think I’ve gotten anywhere else

This podcast has been really fun to get into — I love learning about (and from!) all the unsung heroes behind these important global negotiations. This podcast proves that sometimes it pays off to actually see how the sausage is made! Can’t wait to listen to the rest of the season!

Great stories about negotiators and mediators doing the heroic work of trying to save lives and end conflicts.

So unique and suspenseful! Had no idea how these negotiations actually came together!

Engrossing fascinating first person reports of the twists and turns of negotiating significant matters, eg climate, civil wars, nonproliferation. Learn a lot and gripping as stories.

Absolutely stunning show. Love love love it

What a great way to highlight the important behind-the-scenes work of negotiators. Looking forward to hearing their first-person stories as the season progresses!

The inside story. Do tell.