The Diplomat: Episode 1: When a Stranger Calls

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🗓️ 28 November 2024

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Summary

Join us as Baroness Ayesha Hazarika chats with creator Debora Cahn about the electrifying inspiration behind the acclaimed political drama, The Diplomat. Then the dynamic Keri Russell spills the secrets of her fiery return as Kate Wyler and the intense journey ahead for her character. Lastly, get an insider’s look at the life of a diplomat with former ambassador Beth Jones, who shares gripping tales from her career and how her real-life expertise helped inspire some of the show’s authenticity. Spoilers Ahead! If you have not seen The Diplomat season 2, episode 1: When a Stranger Calls, then go stream it now on Netflix and come back to us! Don’t miss Episode 2, dropping November 1st. Featuring conversations with Hal Wyler himself, Rufus Sewell, executive producers Debora Cahn and Alex Graves, and Regional Security Officer, Karen Lass. The Diplomat: The Official Podcast is Produced by Netflix and Novel.

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0:00.0	No, I'm at the British Embassy in Beirut.
0:04.0	Paris.
0:05.0	Paris.
0:06.0	Mom, if I could take that.
0:08.0	Hang on.
0:09.0	I'm so sorry.
0:10.0	Three Americans were just blown up.
0:12.0	I have to call the Secretary of State, the Op Center, and the White House.
0:14.0	You're not taking my phone.
0:15.0	It's not yours.
0:17.0	It's mine.
0:18.0	I'll call you right back.
0:25.2	Hello and welcome to the official companion podcast to The Diplomat, Season 2.
0:31.7	I'm your host Aisha Hazarika, and I've spent most of my career around politics and diplomacy.
0:39.0	I was a senior political advisor to some of the biggest names in British politics.
0:43.7	I've also done a version of Stuart Hayford's job, who was Deputy Chief of Mission and Billy Appiahs, a chief of staff.
0:51.5	I've recently been made a baroness and joined the British House of Lords.
0:56.1	This is very much my world. I have to admit, it seems unlikely that a drama about the inner
1:04.5	workings of the high-stakes world of diplomacy could possibly be as successful and enjoyable as it is.
1:11.7	So I really must start off by saying just how much I absolutely adore this programme.
1:18.1	I am obsessed.
1:20.5	I've spoken with so many fans of the series and they all ask the same thing.
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