Best FSB Podcasts (2025)

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Russian Hybrid Warfare in Central Europe With Dr. Ivana Stradner 56:11

11d ago56:11

56:11

About the Lecture:**This lecture is part of the Intermarium Lecture Series and the Kosciuszko Chair of Polish Studies at The Institute of World Politics**What is hybrid warfare? How does one identify and read unconventional attacks by autocratic regimes?Dr. Ivana Stradner will address these and related questions, providing insights into the various…

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The Sovereignty Commission & The State of Mississippi 2:25:52

20d ago2:25:52

2:25:52

In the wake of the Supreme Court's decision in Brown versus Board of Education of Topeka, Mississippi's state government felt that segregation was under threat by the Federal encroachment. Segregation was the legal practice of separating blacks and whites in public life in the Deep South of the United States. The Mississippi State Sovereignty Commi…

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The Smolensk Disaster and Its Political Implications Professor Przemysław Żurawski vel Grajewski 1:03:55

21d ago1:03:55

1:03:55

About the LectureIt has been fifteen years since the Smolensk air disaster. On April 10, 2010, a Polish presidential plane crashed near the Smolensk military airport on Russian territory. The aircraft was carrying a delegation to Katyn to participate in the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the 1940 Soviet massacre, and all 96 passengers and…

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Courts Under Siege: Dahlia Lithwick on Trump's Judicial Threats & Democracy's Future 53:07

1M ago53:07

53:07

In this very speacial episode of The Asset, legal journalist Dahlia Lithwick (Slate’s Amicus podcast) exposes how Trump’s second-term agenda—and cases like Dr. Rasha Alawieh’s deportation and Mahmoud Khalil’s ICE detention—are testing judicial independence. We break down: The "metaphorical weapons" courts still have against executive overreach; Why…

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Assessing U.S. Relations with Russia and Ukraine 58:04

1M ago58:04

58:04

Hear from IWP's expert panel on "Assessing U.S. Relations with Russia and Ukraine." As the war in Ukraine evolves and U.S. policies toward Russia shift, the world may be entering uncharted territory. Join IWP’s expert panel as they examine these developments, drawing on decades of experience shaping and implementing U.S. policy — from the Reagan Ad…

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Conquering the Datasphere: Assessing the Threat of Chinese Data Collection With Ms. aren Reesman 35:50

1M ago35:50

35:50

About the Lecture:This lecture is part of the Student Speaker SeriesThrough engagements like the Digital Silk Road and various state-owned enterprises (SOEs), the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has succeeded in creating an immense global network for data collection and stores of the world’s data. This capability is unnerving, but a more serious thre…

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Abrahamic Peace Initiative: An Alternative to Conflict and Bloodshed 1:20:48

2M ago1:20:48

1:20:48

To reverse the dangerous and destructive trend towards religion- and ethnic-based conflicts there needs to be a concerted effort to chart a different approach that is rooted in a shared understanding of a common providential purpose for all humanity and animated by a mutual determination on the part of people of faith and goodwill to collaborate in…

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Repatriation of North Korean Refugees Escaping Through Southeast Asia 50:27

2M ago50:27

50:27

About the LectureThis lecture is part of the Student Speaker SeriesThe Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), also known as North Korea, has one of the worst human rights records in the world, leading many of its citizens to escape through nearby Southeast Asian countries to seek asylum in South Korea or other willing nations. A significant …

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Millions will Starve and Millions will Die 40:56

2M ago40:56

40:56

In the aftermath of the virtual destruction of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), millions will starve and millions will die around the world. In this very special episode of the Jim Wallis Podcast, we provide a window into the magnitude of the torment being inflicted upon those Jesus called “the least of these.” You ca…

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Ukrainian Courage and Hope: Trauma, Trafficking, Troll Farms, and Tenacity With Mitzi Perdue 59:58

2M ago59:58

59:58

Join war correspondent Mitzi Perdue as she shares compelling insights from her four journeys to Ukraine, including on-the-ground reporting from bomb shelters in cities under siege. Explore innovative police initiatives to combat human trafficking and counter Russian propaganda, as well as the pioneering efforts of Mental Help Global, an initiative …

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Chile's DINA & Augusto Pinochet 2:38:58

2M ago2:38:58

2:38:58

It's said that there were three sources of power in Chile: God, Pinochet, and DINA. The DINA was Chile's secret police from 1973 to 1977 in the early years of the Pinochet dictatorship. They were often compared to the Gestapo or the KGB by American intelligence. La Dirección de Inteligencia Nacional (DINA) was the regime’s iron fist that kidnapped,…

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Fighting Trump's Immigration Policies in Court 40:20

2M ago40:20

40:20

In this very special guest episode from Social Justice Warrior icon Rev. Jim Wallis, we examine one of Donald Trump's biggest legal battles regarding his alleged unconstitiutional efforts invading houses of worship. A historic lawsuit has been filed by the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection, in partnership with the Center on Faith…

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Svalbard_ A History and Analysis of NATO's Potential Arctic Frontier Fortress 52:41

3M ago52:41

52:41

About the LectureThe Svalbard Archipelago is a remote collection of Norwegian islands in the Arctic, un-militarized and seemingly unimportant. However, their geographic proximity to Russian military assets in the Arctic make them a potentially valuable strategic asset for NATO, and a source of concern for the Russians, who have engaged in gray zone…

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Book Lecture: The Russian FSB 1:01:43

3M ago1:01:43

1:01:43

About the Book***This lecture is sponsored by the IWP IAFIE Alpha Student Chapter***Since its founding in 1995, the FSB, Russia’s Federal Security Service, has regained most the domestic security functions of the Soviet-era KGB. Under Vladimir Putin, who served as FSB director just before becoming president, the agency has grown to be one of the mo…

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Countering the CCP: A Conversation with Chairman Moolenaar 41:00

3M ago41:00

41:00

About the Speakers: Congressman John Moolenaar represents Michigan's Second Congressional District, and currently serves as Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party. Please visit the committee’s official website for Chairman Moolenaar’s full biography. Dr. John Len…

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Congo's Force Publique & King Leopold II 2:10:03

3M ago2:10:03

2:10:03

If greed were a person he would be Belgian monarch, King Leopold II. In this episode, we will explore the incredibly dark history of the Congo region in Central Africa. Congo has a history of exploitation by European colonizers and extractive industries. The worst of these predators was King Leopold II whose need to secure a colony for Belgium drov…

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Pig Butchering and National Security 1:03:08

5M ago1:03:08

1:03:08

About the Lecture:Pig Butchering, a slang Chinese term for the process of “fattening the pig before the slaughter”, has become synonymous with crypto investment scams. Investment scams have become the most costly cyber-enabled crime reported to the FBI, with reported losses exceeding $4.5B. Across the globe, some studies estimate losses over $63B. …

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Jason Hsu 53:27

6M ago53:27

53:27

About the Lecture:The delicate balance between deterrence and reassurance in managing tensions in the Taiwan Strait calls for balanced action and management of measured risks. The talk will examine how strategic diplomacy, military readiness, and multilateral engagement can prevent conflict, while fostering stability and mutual trust and emphasizes…

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Iran's SAVAK & Mohammad Reza Shah 1:50

6M ago1:50

1:50

In 1921, Reza Khan rose to power with the help of the British government. He led a modernization of Persia, insisting the international community refer to his country as Iran. His son, Mohammad Reza Shah, inherited the throne in 1941. The Shah expanded his authority using a violent secret police force called SAVAK. They terrorized the Iranian peopl…

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Africa’s Central Role in the Chinese Communist Party’s Global Ambitions 52:48

7M ago52:48

52:48

About the Lecture:Since the time of Chairman Mao, the Chinese Communist Party has recognized Africa’s importance. Especially under President Xi Jinping, the continent has become crucial to some of the CCP’s most cherished ambitions. In his presentation, Hudson Institute Senior Fellow Joshua Meservey will explain how Africa fits into the CCP’s strat…

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Constitutional Thinking In The Early Cold War 40:22

7M ago40:22

40:22

About the Lecture:Luke M. Perez will give a Constitution Day lecture on the topic of Constitutional Thinking in the Early Cold WarAbout the Speaker:Luke M. Perez is an Assistant Professor in the School of Civic and Economic Thought at Arizona State University. His scholarship examines religion, ethics, and US national security. He was previously a …

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Soulcatcher 1:04:10

7M ago1:04:10

1:04:10

About the Lecture:James Lawler’s talk, titled “Soulcatcher,” delves into the complex and often disturbing motivations that drive ordinary people to commit espionage. Drawing from his extensive 25-year career as a senior CIA case officer, during which he earned prestigious honors such as the Donovan Award, the CIA Director’s Award, the HUMINT Collec…

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Res Publica: Polish Commonwealth According to the Legacy of Master Wincenty 1:49:42

9M ago1:49:42

1:49:42

About the Lecture:800 years have passed since the death of Master Wincenty (ca. 1150–1223), called Kadłubek, the first Polish jurist known to us. In his outstanding literary work, the Chronicle of the Poles he told us about Poland forever. The success of Wincenty's political narrative was made possible by the fact that his Chronicle of the Poles wa…

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Cracking the Nazi Code: The Untold Story of Canada's Greatest Spy 56:03

9M ago56:03

56:03

About the Book:In public life, Dr. Winthrop Bell of Halifax was a Harvard philosophy professor and wealthy businessman. But as MI6 secret agent A12, he evaded gunfire and shook off pursuers to break open the emerging Nazi conspiracy in 1919 Berlin. His reports, the first warning of the Nazi plot for WWII, went directly to the man known as C, the my…

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American Heretics: Donald Trump and White Christian Nationalists Spread the False White Gospel 23:49

10M ago23:49

23:49

Donald Trump and White Christian Nationalists have formed an unholy alliance to pervert the main tenets of Christianity to manifest their unbridled desire for power. Rev. Jim Wallis calls on all Americans to reject and help dismantle a false gospel that propagates white supremacy and autocracy with insights and analysis based upon his new book, The…

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Japan's Kempeitai & Unit 731 1:41:55

10M ago1:41:55

1:41:55

We’ve heard about a lot of evil on Secret Police, but the actions of the Kempeitai and the wider Imperial Japanese Army are particularly poignant for their brutality and the extent to which violence prevails if you believe your enemy is inhuman. Who were the Kempeitai? How did the Kempeitai develop out of Japan’s long military history? What were th…

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TikTok from First Principles: Why it’s the CCP’s Most Potent Weapon Against America and the West 1:04:37

11M ago1:04:37

1:04:37

Jan Jekielek explains many facts/realities about CCP policies, activities, and laws. The first was the 2017 National Intelligence Law and the second the concept of Military-Civil Fusion, one of Xi Jinping’s seven national priorities. He discusses much of what we’ve learned about how TikTok works, and about what TikTok is, and how it is likely being…

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Stoppable: Building 1200 41:26

1y ago41:26

41:26

On this very special episode of The Asset, we showcase an episode of the newest podcast from the creative team that produced The Asset. Subscribe here. It was Valentine’s Day. While waiting for his Uber ride, the teenager texted a former girlfriend “You will always know I love you.” When they arrived at his destination, the young man gave the Uber …

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Ukraine’s Most Important Battle: Fighting for American Hearts and Minds 58:31

1y ago58:31

58:31

About the Lecture:Glenn Corn will provide a ground-level perspective of the current situation in Ukraine and discuss why it's important for the U.S. to support the Ukraine's fight against the Russian invasion.About the Speaker:Glenn Corn is a 34-year veteran of the U.S. Intelligence and Foreign Affairs communities. Prof. Corn served for over 20 yea…

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Countering the Dragon: Preparing for Potential Chinese Aggression 1:09:37

1y ago1:09:37

1:09:37

An Alexander Hamilton Society student roundtable discussion focusing on current affairs in East Asia, what would happen leading up to an invasion of Taiwan or conflict breaking out in the South China Sea, the policy implications behind it for the region, the United States, and the rest of the world, and then identify unique policy responses outside…

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Stoppable: We Have a Visitor 40:38

1y ago40:38

40:38

On this very special episode of The Asset, we showcase an episode of the newest podcast from the creative team that produced The Asset. Subscribe here. One Wednesday evening, a young man began the drive from Columbia SC to Charleston SC, normally a two hour drive. He arrived in 90 minutes. It would seem he was in a hurry. Before walking into the Bi…

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UNESCO 3.0 1:33:46

1y ago1:33:46

1:33:46

About the Debate:In Nov 1945, the U.S. joined UNESCO, a new post-WWII organization designed to promote world peace and security.In Dec 1984, President Reagan took the U.S. out of UNESCO citing corruption and mismanagement.In Oct 2003, President George Bush rejoined UNESCO to advance human rights, tolerance, and learning.In Dec 2018, President Trump…

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Stoppable: Strangers Welcome 36:44

1y ago36:44

36:44

On this very special episode of The Asset, we showcase an episode of the newest podcast from the creative team that produced The Asset. Subscribe here. A nursing student drove to a town 10 minutes from his home in Southern California. He planned to visit a House of Worship as members of the congregation were gathering to celebrate a holiday. The me…

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Stoppable: "Be Careful" 53:57

1y ago53:57

53:57

On this very special episode of The Asset, we showcase an episode of the newest podcast from the creative team that produced The Asset. Subscribe here. A young man from a small town in Ohio, drove overnight 500+ miles to participate in a celebration of unity. Although he had few friends back home, he was welcomed into the gathering. He had worn all…

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China's Space Operations: Assessing PLA Capabilities for U.S. Strategy 49:35

1y ago49:35

49:35

This lecture is part of the Student Speaker SeriesAbout the Lecture:China's advancements in space technology and orbital operations are second only to the U.S. Historically assisted by the Soviet Union, China's space program has set an impressive timeline of space launch milestones, meeting every spacefaring goal for the past 30 years. Under the gu…

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Book Lecture: Revealing Secrets 1:04:36

1y ago1:04:36

1:04:36

***This lecture is sponsored by the IAFIE Washington DC Chapter and the IWP IAFIE Alpha Student Chapter***About the Lecture:For a long time, the Australian Signals intelligence (or Sigint) story has been kept secret. Until now…Why does Australia have a national signals intelligence agency? What does it do and why is it controversial? And how signif…

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Addressing The Evolving Security Challenges In Korea - 20240304 150517 - Meeting Recording 1 56:09

1y ago56:09

56:09

About the Lecture:**This lecture is part of the Asia Initiative Lecture Series**For 25 years after the end of the Cold War, most of the national security community assumed that nuclear weapon use was unlikely to be part of any future war. But over the last few years, North Korea has made regular threats of nuclear weapon use and Russia also threate…

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Wagner Group: The Privatization of the Instruments of National Power 1:05:22

1y ago1:05:22

1:05:22

About the Lecture:The Wagner Group has operated as a manifestation of Russian influence, supporting critical Russian interests in key domains across the globe. The organization, originally founded in 2014 by oligarch businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin as a private mercenary force, has become one of the more prolific instruments of power projection in th…

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Stoppable: Murder/Suicide 57:51

1y ago57:51

57:51

On this very special episode of The Asset, we showcase an episode of the newest podcast from the creative team that produced The Asset. Subscribe here. An 18-year old traveled hundreds of miles from his home on a mission he kept secret from his family and best friend. A local man engaged the traveler and they talked for over an hour about history, …

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The World of Lobbying and Current State of Politics on Capitol Hill 1:03:33

1y ago1:03:33

1:03:33

About the Lecture:The current state of politics is divisive, and navigating this is no easy task. As we enter an election year, with over 15 years of non-profit, trade association, multi-client, corporate lobbying experience, and a current advisor to dozens of politicians, political candidates, and past presidential campaigns, Brian Johnson is a ca…

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Is America Teachable? Lessons Never Learned in our Dealings with "Russia" 1:13:44

1y ago1:13:44

1:13:44

About the Lecture:In 1991, Ukraine’s independence set the tombstone for the USSR, and the U.S. regained its global primacy. Where are we today? How is it possible that In 2004, a top American expert argued, “stop criticizing Putin and start helping him”? Or that In 2021, Ukraine was not even mentioned in the new administration’s Interim Global Secu…

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The Perspective of an American Advisor to Putin's Transition Team 37:38

1y ago37:38

37:38

About the Speaker:Jim Carter is a Senior Fellow with the America First Policy Institute’s Center for American Prosperity. Previously, as Director, he oversaw the Center’s operations, including research and policy development impacting economic growth, tax and budget policy, regulation, trade, and labor productivity.For nearly a decade, Jim was Vice…

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Finding Waypoints: A Warrior's Journey Towards Peace and Purpose 1:11:05

1y ago1:11:05

1:11:05

About the Book:What starts as a minute-by-minute account of a disaster in a war zone quickly turns into an uplifting story of survival and triumph in FINDING WAYPOINTS: A Warrior’s Journey Towards Peace and Purpose by Terese Schlachter and Col. Gregory D. Gadson, (Ret.).Emmy Award winning television producer Schlachter was working at the Pentagon C…

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Montesquieu's The Spirit of the Laws: A Critical Text 56:29

1y ago56:29

56:29

About the LectureIn the struggle to adopt the US Constitution, the philosopher Montesquieu’s book, Spirit of the Laws, was frequently cited by both proponents and opponents of ratification. Highly regarded at the time of America’s founding, this 1748 masterpiece has fallen into unjust neglect which Professor Allen’s fresh translation and commentary…

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The United States in the Multipolar World 48:16

1y ago48:16

48:16

About the Lecture:This discussion will focus on how and why the world is shifting into a multipolar world. The speaker will cover how the United States will need to maneuver to not only keep its current place as the main pole, but also survive the ever coming change.About the Speaker:Mr. Robert T. Roseberry holds a Bachelor of Science in Strategic …

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Philosophical Aspects of the Formation of the European Union 1:09:42

1y ago1:09:42

1:09:42

About the Lecture:Dr. Bulcsu Hoppal would like to highlight some philosophical aspects of the nature of the European Union. He will argue that philosophical personalism (personalistic understanding of the human being) played a decisive role in the formation of the EU. He will address theoretical issues and discuss how Europe is a philosophical phen…

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Book Lecture: Pillars for Freedom 1:02:04

1y ago1:02:04

1:02:04

About the LectureIf America’s center, its citizenry, is not strong, our nation cannot lead internationally: If the United States falters, despotic regimes, led by the People’s Republic of China, will fill the void created, heralding ruin. America can only succeed in this quest if it works most diligently with established as well as new allies. This…

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Political Islam and its International Implications 2:17:30

1y ago2:17:30

2:17:30

About the Speakers:Maria Schwaz, a certified social worker, spent 5 years working in psychiatric facilities. While on maternity leave to care for her six children, she received training in Christian pedagogy and has since been teaching at schools and parishes.The European migration crisis of 2015 spurred her on to study the core tenets of Islam. In…

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Stoppable 4:57

1y ago4:57

4:57

Listen to Episode 1 Here From the team that produced The Asset, District Productive presents Stoppable, the true crime podcast that explores the riveting and dramatic stories of people who become enthralled with the idea of mass killing to achieve their ends. The podcast delves into the back stories of perpetrators to solve the mystery of how and w…

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The American Civil Rights Movement and Public Diplomacy 1:15:02

1y ago1:15:02

1:15:02

About the LectureFormer Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Alphonso Jackson will discuss the interconnection between the American Civil Rights movement and international human rights yesterday and today. Jackson grew up in segregated Dallas, Texas. In 1965, he marched for Civil Rights on Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama.The relationship betw…

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