Computer Says Kill: Collapsing the Chain W/ with Matt Mahmoudi
In this inaugural episode of the "Computer Says Kill" series, Alex Dunn talks with Matt Mahmoudi, an assistant professor of digital humanities at Cambridge and adviser to Amnesty International, about the emerging use of large language models (LLMs) in military kill‑chains. Mahmoudi explains how chat‑bot‑style AI is being deployed to generate target lists for U.S. and other forces in places like Iran and Venezuela, turning probabilistic outputs into lethal decisions while obscuring the data and biases behind them. He highlights the broader pattern of tech companies enabling state violence against racialized and vulnerable populations, noting that the current moment represents a convergence of colonial‑style aggression, the hype around AI capabilities, and a weakening of accountability. The conversation underscores that these systems are not neutral tools but are designed to legitimize and streamline killing, raising profound ethical and legal concerns.
Computer Says Kill: New Series Trailer
In this introductory episode of the "Computer Says Kill" series, host Alex Dunn outlines a deep‑dive investigation into how artificial intelligence is being integrated into warfare. He highlights the urgency of examining AI‑driven military chatbots, corporate collaborations with authoritarian regimes,...
DC3 Making Better Sense of Its Cyber Data
In this episode of Ask the CIO, Defense Cybercrime Center (DC3) Architecture Management of Data and Enterprise Division Chief Kajal Pal explains how DC3 protects the defense industrial base through digital forensics, threat intelligence sharing, and supply‑chain security. She details...
Frank Figliuzzi Show | Frank Welcomes Jenn Budd, Former Border Patrol Agent
In this episode, former senior Border Patrol agent Jenn Budd discusses her six‑year tenure in the 1990s, why she resigned in protest, and the systemic issues she observed—including the erosion of Fourth Amendment protections within 100 miles of the border,...
Adaptation as Advantage in Modern Warfare
In this episode, host Ken Miller talks with Brian Clark, senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, about his new report "The Quick and the Dead," which argues that rapid adaptation—not breakthrough weapons—is the decisive factor in modern military competition, as...
229 - What Does It Take to Maintain Decision Advantage in Space?
In this episode, Colonel Tim Tramello, director of the Space Force’s Commercial Space Office, explains how the service is accelerating the integration of commercial space capabilities to maintain a decision advantage against fast‑moving adversaries. He outlines a flexible integration model—from...
THE INTELLIGENCE REVOLUTION: INDIVIDUALS AND THE INFRASTRUCTURE OF INFLUENCE
In this episode, Dr. Tom Spahr talks with intelligence historian Dr. Jeff Rog about the "intelligence revolution"—the rapid transformation of intelligence gathering and analysis driven by technology, from early professionalization to modern digital surveillance. Rog traces the historical tension between...
Why DHS No Longer Has a Compliance Mindset for Cybersecurity
In this episode of Ask the CIO, former DHS Chief Information Security Officer Hemant Badewin discusses his 15‑year federal career, why he chose to leave at this pivotal moment, and his new role as Executive CISO at Knox Systems. He...
🔴 NARATIV TONIGHT — April 9, 2026
The episode dives into the escalating Middle East crisis, focusing on Israel’s controversial bombing of southern Lebanon, which forced Netanyahu into unlikely peace talks with Lebanon amid global backlash. It also covers the fallout from a failed Trump‑brokered ceasefire, Iran’s...
Office Hours with Retired Army Colonel George Mason
In this episode, retired Army Colonel George Mason discusses his work with the Wisconsin Committee of Safety, a veteran‑led nonprofit focused on protecting the integrity of the November midterm elections from federal interference. He recounts their observations from recent Wisconsin...
The Space Force Might Get Its Biggest Budget Ever. Now What?
The episode examines the FY 2027 presidential budget request for the U.S. Space Force, a $71.24 billion proposal that more than doubles the prior year’s funding and includes major investments in classified R&D, missile‑defense architecture, and manpower growth. Guests Sean Barnes,...
Persistent Flight in the Stratosphere - Justin Selfridge, Phd. And CEO of Devorto
In this episode, Dr. Justin Selfridge, founder and CEO of DeVorto, explains the Tethered Uni‑Rotor Network (TURN), a novel aircraft architecture that uses multiple small rotor‑like drones tethered to a central hub and spun to keep ultra‑thin wings under tension,...
Implementing a Hellscape Strategy for Taiwan
In this episode of Net Assessment, hosts Melanie Marlow (CSIS), Chris Preble (Stimson Center), and Zach Cooper (AEI) dissect the "Hellscape" or "porcupine" defense strategy proposed for Taiwan, which layers drones, unmanned surface and underwater vehicles, and short‑range missile systems...
'Madman Theory' Fallacy: Trump, Iran and the Illusion of Strategy
In this episode, legal scholar Jamie Rowan explains the "madman theory"—the idea that leaders can gain strategic advantage by appearing irrational—and evaluates its relevance to Donald Trump's brinkmanship in the Iran conflict and the fragile cease‑fire. Rowan contrasts situational versus...
Exclusive: Obama NATO Ambassador on Trump’s Iran Deal
In this episode, John Byrne talks with Ivo Dalder, former Obama NATO ambassador and Harvard Belfer Center senior fellow, about the fallout from the U.S. war in Iran and its impact on global security. Dalder explains how the cease‑fire leaves...
The Real Reason Trump BACKED OFF Iran
In this episode, Amber Duke breaks down President Trump's sudden cease‑fire deal with Iran, detailing the two‑week halt, Iran’s 10‑point demands, and the U.S. 15‑point counter‑plan, while questioning whether the move is a strategic retreat or a genuine peace effort....
Jihadist Insurgency in the Sahel and West Africa
In this episode, global security analyst Helen Mazungu outlines the escalating jihadist insurgency across the Sahel and West Africa, highlighting the growing sophistication of groups like Al-Qaeda’s JANIM and IS‑Sahel, their attacks on strategic drone bases, and the economic sabotage...
U.S. and Iran Both Claim Victory in New Ceasefire
The episode breaks down the newly announced two‑week cease‑fire between the United States and Iran, highlighting the ambiguous terms each side claims as a victory, including Iran’s demand for influence over the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. claim of...
A MORAL OBSCENITY DEMOCRACY NOW
Amy Goodman and Juan González discuss the Trump administration’s unprecedented $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget request, highlighting its massive increase in military spending and the proposed $185 billion “Golden Dome” missile‑defense shield. Guests Josh Paul, a former State Department official, and Rob Weissman...
Trump's Final Countdown On 'Iranian Civilization'
The episode dissects Donald Trump's recent ultimatum threatening to cripple Iran's infrastructure unless it surrenders its strait blockade, framing the move as driven by oil interests rather than security. Host argues that Trump, alongside allies like Netanyahu and Putin, seeks...
Trump’s Iran Threats Aren’t Strategy—They’re a Dangerous Gamble
The episode debates President Trump's recent threats to bomb Iranian civilian infrastructure, with former Biden National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and host Joe Scarborough questioning whether such actions constitute war crimes under international law. Panelists argue over the legality and...
INSIDE THE KREMLIN’S GLOBAL INTELLIGENCE STRATEGY
In this episode of A Better Peace, host Dr. Tom Spahr interviews Russian intelligence expert Sean Wisweser about his forthcoming book, *Tradecraft, Tactics, and Dirty Tricks: Russian Intelligence and Putin's Secret War*. Wisweser explains how his CIA career, extensive Russian...
The Companies Changing Warfare Forever: Palantir & Anduril Execs on Drones, AI & the Future of War
In this episode, former Palantir and Anduril executives discuss how Silicon Valley firms are reshaping modern warfare through AI‑driven drones, data platforms, and rapid manufacturing. They trace the historical shift from a broad industrial base to specialized defense firms, argue...
How Kevin Mandia Built the Most Trusted Name in Cybersecurity
In this episode, Kevin Mandia, founder of Mandiant and CEO of Armadillo, discusses the imminent shift to AI-driven cyber attacks and the need for autonomous defense. He explains how Armadillo is building nation‑state‑grade offensive capabilities to train and certify defenses,...
Trump Is Remaking National Security to Enforce His Agenda (W/ Tom Joscelyn)
In this episode, Bill Kristol talks with counterterrorism expert Tom Joscelyn about how President Trump is reshaping U.S. national security institutions to serve his agenda. They examine Trump's incendiary Truth Social post threatening war, the politicization of the Department of...
Houston, We Have a Protocol.
The episode dives into space cybersecurity, featuring Brandon Bailey of the Aerospace Corporation and Cass (Kaz) Vogel, Blue Origin’s Director of Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance. They discuss the evolving threat landscape as humanity expands beyond Earth, emphasizing the need...
No More Aid to Israel, Including the Iron Dome, Declares Rep. Ro Khanna
In this episode, host and guests discuss the growing progressive push to end U.S. military aid to Israel, focusing on the Iron Dome missile‑defense system. Representative Ro Khanna explains that while he once supported Iron Dome funding, the Gaza war and...
Can Trump Pull Out of NATO?
In this episode, host Jack talks with University of Chicago Law School professor Kurt Bradley about whether a U.S. president can unilaterally withdraw the United States from NATO. They examine the constitutional silence on treaty termination, the historical practice of...
Trump Says the War Is Ending. A Navy Commander Says It’s Just Beginning.
In this episode, former Navy pilot Ken Harbaugh breaks down the escalating conflict with Iran, challenging President Trump's claim that the war is ending and highlighting the lack of a clear U.S. strategy. Harbaugh explains the strategic importance of the...
What Happens When GPS Goes Dark?
In this episode, host Ken Miller talks with Dana Goward, president of the Resilient Navigation and Timing Foundation, about the pervasive reliance on GPS and other GNSS for everything from military targeting to financial transactions and everyday timing. Goward explains...
When Bombs Replace Bridges: The Rise of Military Keynesianism
The episode examines the shift toward "military Keynesianism," where governments increasingly use defense spending to stimulate economic growth as traditional civilian investment loses its effectiveness. The host contrasts mainstream economic theory, which assumes equilibrium and smooth cycles, with the reality...
U.A.E. Preparing to Help Open Strait of Hormuz By Force
The Wall Street Journal’s What’s News covers the United Arab Emirates’ shift toward becoming a combatant in the Iran‑U.S. conflict, as it prepares to help force‑open the Strait of Hormuz by clearing mines and supporting a U.N. resolution authorizing military action. Middle‑East...
Trump Begs Allies to Clean Up Iran Mess
In this episode of Pod Save the World, hosts Ilona Minkowski and Ben Rhodes discuss the escalating crisis in Iran, highlighting mixed messages from the U.S. administration, a growing military buildup, and the alarming targeting of civilian infrastructure. They also...
Pegasus, Burundanga, and the Heart Attack Gun: The Chip Tatum Interview
In this extensive interview, former CIA Black Ops operative Chip Tatum recounts his recruitment, special‑forces training, and covert missions during the Vietnam War, most notably Operation Red Rock—a clandestine raid that involved U.S. forces disguising themselves as North Vietnamese sappers...
Strait Talk: Crisis in the Gulf
In this episode Tom Reid of Argus discusses the escalating Hormuz crisis with Dubai‑based colleagues Nada Itayim and Bashar al‑Halabi. They examine the U.S. deployment of the USS Tripoli, the strategic importance of Iran’s Kharg Island as a major oil export...
Kharg Island: What Role Does It Play in Iran’s Economy?
The episode explains that Kharg Island is Iran’s primary oil export hub, handling over 90% of the country’s crude shipments—about 1.7 million barrels a day, or roughly 1.5% of global supply. Experts Humayun Falak Shahi (Kpler) and Dr. Anahita Motazad‑Rad (LSE)...
Is It Too Late To Apologize?
In this episode, host Jen Rubin speaks with former U.S. Middle East negotiator Ambassador Dennis Ross about the ongoing conflict with Iran, assessing the military damage inflicted on Iran's nuclear and missile capabilities and the strategic importance of the Strait...
More U.S. Troops Arrive in Middle East
The episode covers the arrival of a 2,200‑person Marine Expeditionary Unit in the Middle East and the strategic options it gives President Trump amid the escalating Iran‑Israel conflict, including possible raids on the Strait of Hormuz and a daring uranium...
Trump Needs Approval for This War (W/ Michael O’Hanlon)
In this episode of Shield of the Republic, host Eric Edelman talks with Brookings senior fellow Michael O’Hanlon about his new book, *To Dare Mighty Things*, which surveys 250 years of U.S. defense strategy. O’Hanlon argues that while America lacks...
Ukraine Just Exposed NATO’s Biggest Weakness
In the Hedgehog 2025 NATO war game in Estonia, a ten‑person Ukrainian drone team destroyed two NATO battalions in half a day, exposing a critical doctrinal weakness: reliance on outdated concealment tactics and slow, paper‑based command structures. The Ukrainians leveraged...
Targeting Civilians
In this episode of the Ralph Nader Radio Hour, retired Air Force Special Operations Master Sergeant Wes Bryant discusses the U.S. military’s failure to protect civilians, citing the February 2024 Tomahawk strike that killed schoolgirls in Iran as a case...
Space and Satellite Futures: The Chief Saboteur Just Got Orbited
In this episode of Orbited, Viasat co‑founder and Hall of Fame inductee Steve Hart shares four decades of satellite‑communications experience with the 2025‑20 Under‑35 cohort. He emphasizes the critical judgment of knowing when to change—avoiding sunk‑cost bias and staying outward‑focused...
The War That Funded A Merger
The episode investigates the financing of Paramount Pictures' $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, revealing that the publicly disclosed investors – Larry Ellison’s trust ($47 billion) and Redbird Capital ($250 million) – fall far short of the total price. The host uncovers...
The Impact of the Iran War on the Asia-Pacific Region
In this episode, RAINN analyst Chase Blazik explains how the Iran war is reshaping security and energy dynamics across the Asia‑Pacific. He details the recent Washington summit between Japan’s Prime Minister Takeichi and President Trump, highlighting Japan’s delicate balancing act...
FBI Director Kash Patel and White House Instagram Hacked by Iran
The episode dives into recent Iranian cyber‑operations, focusing on the hack of FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email and the simultaneous breach of the White House's Instagram and X accounts. Host Dean Blundell reviews leaked photos and emails from Patel's...
Security, Resilience, and the Future of Mobile Infrastructure
The episode explores the massive security breach known as Salt Typhoon, which gave China access to U.S. cellular networks, and discusses how the Navy and a startup called CAPE are building a resilient, secure mobile infrastructure that can operate over...
Video & Essay: Convo W/Rep. Crow on the Iran War; Dangers Trump & Hegseth Pose for the Military; "We Negotiate...
In this live interview, Rep. Jason Crow, a former Army Ranger and veteran‑rights advocate serving on the House Intelligence and Armed Services committees, discusses the unfolding Iran conflict and how President Trump’s autocratic decision‑making bypassed congressional oversight. Crow argues that...
Bastille Presents: The Wireless Threat Series Podcast, Smartglasses
In this episode of the Wireless Threat Series, Adrian Sanabria and John Bundy examine the security and privacy implications of modern smart glasses, tracing their evolution from Google Glass to today's Meta Ray‑Ban and Oakley models. They categorize smart glasses...
Trump Goes From Obliteration to Negotiation on Iran
In this episode of Pod Save the World, hosts Tommy Vietor and Ben Rhodes dissect President Trump's abrupt reversal on Iran, moving from threatening airstrikes on Iranian power plants to claiming that negotiations have effectively ended the war. They argue...
Submarines and the Future of Defense Manufacturing
In this episode, Vice Admiral Robert Goucher, the Pentagon’s first “submarine czar,” and Chris Power, CEO of Hadrian, discuss the urgent need to rebuild the U.S. submarine fleet and the massive workforce gap threatening that effort. They explain how submarines...