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Big Ideas Lab

Mission.org

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Your exploration inside Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Hear untold stories, meet boundary-pushing pioneers and get unparalleled access to groundbreaking science and technology. From national security challenges to computing revolutions, discover the innovations that are shaping tomorrow, today.
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Geopolitics Decanted by Silverado

Silverado Policy Accelerator

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Geopolitics Decanted is a podcast featuring geopolitical analysis and in-depth expert interviews on topics ranging from War in Ukraine, Great Power Competition with China, changing nature of warfare, sanctions and export controls, semiconductors and cybersecurity. This is a podcast for people who care about the details and are seeking a comprehensive understanding of global issues, not just the sound bytes. It is hosted by Dmitri Alperovitch, Chairman of Silverado Policy Accelerator (www.sil ...
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CNA’s experts understand today’s complex and dynamic national security environments. On CNA Talks, you’ll find analysis of globe-shaping conflicts, foreign policy and shifting alliances, regional breakdowns, pandemics and other health crises, environmental disasters, homeland security concerns, and the future of strategic competition. Follow CNA Talks to go behind the headlines and learn from data-driven, objective, discussions on the factors shaping today’s national security landscape.
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The Mitchell Institute hosts some of the most senior leaders and thought influencers of the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, and Department of Defense for an intimate hour-long discussion on the pressing issues of the hour as well as long-term strategic visions. The live sessions are attended by a broad swath of individuals from the Department of Defense, Capitol Hill, defense industry, and academia who influence defense policy and budget, and they receive wide press coverage.
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NucleCast

ANWA Deterrence Center

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Welcome to NucleCast, the official podcast of the ANWA Deterrence Center. NucleCast is an engaging, educational podcast featuring a series of discussions and interviews with experts in nuclear policy, technology, and deterrence. The show is hosted by Dr. Adam Lowther, Strategic Advisor to the ANWA Deterrence Center and an expert on nuclear deterrence.
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The Debrief

U.S. Naval War College

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The Debrief is a production of the faculty of the National Security Affairs Department of the U.S. Naval War College examining critical topics and highlighting the important discussions surrounding U.S. national security and international engagement.
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Through the course of this series we’ll bring in some of IDA's top experts to share their perspectives on cutting-edge research and issues of importance to the U.S national security and science policy community.
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People of the Pod

American Jewish Committee (AJC)

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People of the Pod is an award-winning weekly podcast analyzing global affairs through a Jewish lens, brought to you by American Jewish Committee. Host Manya Brachear Pashman examines current events, the people driving them, and what it all means for America, Israel, and the Jewish people.
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VOA’s The Issue takes you beyond the headlines, diving into the stories shaping our world. Each episode focuses on a single topic, offering in-depth analysis and essential context. We break down complex issues, explaining why they matter and how they fit into the broader global landscape. If you’re
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Audio Briefs

Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Audio Briefs brings you CSIS publications in audio form. Listen to short, spoken-word summaries from CSIS experts about their latest reports, or hear a full audio version of any CSIS commentary.
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The NIDS View

The National Institute for Deterrence Studies

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The NIDS View is meant to give listeners inside access to the thoughts and ideas of the member-practitioners of NIDS including our Fellows, Analysts, and Interns. For each episode we pick a current deterrence topic and have a cordial, exciting and sometimes funny discussion. Each episode is a stand-alone topical and is expected to increase awareness of deterrence thinking, expand the next generation of deterrence professionals, and prepare the workforce whose mission is to ensure peace, secu ...
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A podcast about the dawn of the nuclear age, hosted by Usha Sahay and produced by War on the Rocks, with support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York and the John D. And Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. In each episode, Usha takes listeners on a journey into the early years of the Cold War, telling stories about the dilemmas nuclear weapons posed for American and Soviet leaders, and introducing a fascinating cast of characters who were all trying to prevent Armageddon in different way ...
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Furthermore with Amanda Head is where culture, politics, entertainment, and unfiltered conversations collide. Hosted by primetime TV news personality, former Billboard Top 40 singer/songwriter and syndicated radio commentator Amanda Head, this podcast delivers bold, insightful interviews with politicians, entertainers, and VIPs who shape our news headlines and the world we live in. For more visit: FurthermorePod.com
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Dr. James M. Dorsey is a senior fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, co-director of the University of Würzburg’s Institute for Fan Culture, and co-host of the New Books in Middle Eastern Studies podcast. James is the author of The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer blog, a book with the same title as well as Comparative Political Transitions between Southeast Asia and the Middle East and North Africa, co-authored with Dr. Teresita Cruz-Del Rosario and Shifting Sand ...
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BerlinsideOut

Benjamin Tallis, Aaron Gasch Burnett

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BerlinsideOut, the podcast that takes an expert look at international politics from Berlin. Hosted by Dr. Benjamin Tallis, Senior Research Fellow and Head of the Action Group Zeitenwende at the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP), and Aaron Gasch Burnett, a journalist specialising in German politics, we look at how Germany sees the world and the world sees Germany.
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Brought to you by the Matthew B. Ridgway Center for International Security Studies and the Graduate School for Public and International Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh We are a monthly podcast addressing the news of the day in International Security, featuring a panel of Ridgway scholars. Every episode includes an in-depth interview with a special guest expert. Created by: Adam Diedrich
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The Elara Edge

Regia Multimedia Services

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The Elara Edge is a thought leadership forum of military and industry experts providing commentary and analysis on the latest news developments in national security - with an emphasis in space and aerospace applications.
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Arsenal of Democracy

Hudson Institute

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A weekly podcast hosted by Marshall Kosloff and produced by Hudson Institute that believes that the “Arsenal of Democracy” is not merely a state of military, industrial, and societal readiness, but a conception of America’s role as the world reckons with a shifting geopolitical order, revanchist Great Power rivals, and global debates about the prospects for liberal democracy.
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Truth, Transparency & a Dose of Rebellion. This is The Unspoken Truth podcast, where we boldly challenge mainstream narratives and expose the lies that have been fed to you. In an era of misinformation, deception, and lies we aim to provide you with an alternative perspective on current events and issues, and unveil the hidden truths that the mainstream media doesn't want you to know. We'll empower you with the knowledge and understanding you need to challenge the status quo and make informe ...
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Dmitri Alperovitch talks with Vipin Narang, a former Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy, a portfolio which includes U.S nuclear weapons employment strategy, about why we are now entering the New Nuclear Age and the urgent changes that the United States has to make to its nuclear deterrence posture and strategy. They also debate …
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If US President Donald J. Trump had his druthers, he would announce a Gaza ceasefire on Monday when Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu visits him in the Oval Office for the third time this yearThat may be easier said than done despite Mr. Netanyahu’s endorsement of the latest US ceasefire proposal and Hamas’s ‘positive’ response.Mr. Netanyah…
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On this episode of the podcast, comedian Jonathan Wayne Freeman discusses his journey from being a paramedic and reserve fire fighter to a social media influencer with over a million followers. Freeman shares how he lost followers after openly expressing his conservative political views but gained new ones who appreciated his honesty and hot takes.…
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How has the media distorted Israel’s response to the October 7 Hamas attacks? In this powerful conversation from AJC Global Forum 2025, award-winning journalist and former AP correspondent Matti Friedman breaks down the media bias, misinformation, and double standards shaping global coverage of Israel. Moderated by AJC Chief Communications and Stra…
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Note: There's a little bit of crackle in the audio in this episode. Attempts were made to remove crackle as much as possible, but it remains at some point. Hopefully it does not pose too much of a problem for listening.https://jamesmdorsey.substack.com/p/israel-iran-ceasefire-fragility-israels On this edition of Parallax Views, James M. Dorsey of t…
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On this episode of the podcast, Amanda Head dives into the high-stakes politics and economic implications of President Trump’s newly passed “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Wisconsin Congressman Glenn Grothman breaks down the legislative battle in the Senate, where temperamental conservatives like Rand Paul, Susan Collins, and Thom Tillis pushed back, pro…
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We examine efforts to prevent the spread of resporitory viruses in America’s jails and prisons and what practices were identified from this experience. Guest Biographies NhuNgoc Pham is a research scientist with CNA’s Center for Public Health Preparedness and Resilience. Jim Alexander is a senior advisor with CNA’s Center for Justice Research and I…
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Adam, Jim, and Dakota Rudesill discuss the recent US attack on Iranian nuclear sites, exploring the engineering behind the weapons used, the legal implications of military action, and the broader context of international law and armed conflict. The conversation features insights from experts in engineering and law, providing a comprehensive overvie…
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On this episode of the podcast, Amanda Head dives into the economic and legislative battles shaping America’s future. First, White House Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Stephen Miran breaks down President Trump’s sweeping economic bill, defending it against criticism from the left. Miran explains how the legislation fuels investment, slashes …
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As the United States faces increasingly sophisticated threats, the importance of resilient, persistent space sensing has never been greater. Remote sensing, including detecting and tracking missile launches and monitoring weather and the EM spectrum comprises a $23 billion portfolio. Leading this critical mission is Brigadier General (S) Robert Dav…
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In General B. Chance Saltzman’s “Theory on Competitive Endurance,” the Chief of Space Operations for the United States Space Force listed three core tenets of the military’s approach to the space domain: avoid operational surprise, deny first-mover advantage, and undertake “responsible counterspace campaigning.” This third tenet, counterspace, has …
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A mysterious package. A silent explosion. And a phone call that would change the course of forensic science forever. In this gripping first part of our series, we trace the origins of the Forensic Science Center at Lawrence Livermore National Lab through a decades-spanning investigation that began with the Unabomber and grew into a global hub for s…
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In this episode of NucleCast, host Adam Lowther welcomes retired Lieutenant General Jim Dawkins, now Executive Vice President and COO of Savannah River Nuclear Solutions. Together, they explore the pivotal role of the Savannah River Site in America’s nuclear enterprise—from its origins in the Manhattan Project to its current missions in tritium pro…
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An audio version of “Turning Diplomatic Commitments into Mineral Investments in the Democratic Republic of Congo,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Gracelin Baskaran. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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It’s going to take more than the halt of Israeli-Iranian hostilities to replicate US President Donald J. Trump’s success in Gaza, let alone leverage it into a paradigm-changing Saudi, Arab, and Muslim recognition of the Jewish state.It’s not because of a lack of effort but because the assumptions underlying the push to end Israel’s devastating 21-m…
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On this episode of the podcast, Jesse Binnall, partner at the Binnall Law Group and former attorney for President Donald Trump breaks down the Supreme Court’s pivotal ruling on nationwide injunctions, a decision that curbs the power of individual federal judges to halt executive actions. Binnall criticizes activist liberal judges for political over…
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Iran has vowed to respond to any future US strikes by attacking American military bases in the Middle East, according to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in an address on Thursday- his first televised remarks since a ceasefire was reached between Iran and Israel.The 12-day war culminated in Iran’s attack on a US base in Qatar, which is the lar…
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An audio version of “Critical Minerals, Fragile Peace: The DRC-Rwanda Deal and the Cost of Ignoring Root Causes,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Mvemba Phezo Dizolele. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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John Spencer, Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at West Point, joins guest host Casey Kustin, AJC’s Chief Impact and Operations Officer, to break down Israel’s high-stakes strike on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and the U.S. decision to enter the fight. With Iran’s terror proxy network reportedly dismantled and its nuclear program set back by years, S…
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Don’t hold your breath. US President Donald J. Trump’s silencing of Iranian and Israeli guns is fragile at best.Speaking at a news conference on the sidelines of a NATO summit, Mr. Trump admitted as much.“Can it start again? I guess it can, maybe some day soon,” Mr Trump said.The fragility was built into the halt to the hostilities from the outset,…
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On this episode of the podcast, foreign policy expert and former Trump advisor Dr. Walid Phares joins to unpack the recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, as well as the global implications. Dr. Phares explains why reports downplaying the damage are misleading, emphasizing how the strikes crippled Iran’s ability to produce nu…
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America’s warfighting advantage depends on an innovation edge. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is a key leader in that realm. Created in response to the launch of Sputnik in 1957, DARPA works to ensure America never again faces a strategic technical surprise. Their programs focus on the fundamental research required to establish p…
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In this conversation, Curtis and Jim discuss the importance of micro reactors in improving energy resilience, particularly for military use. They delve into the technology behind micro reactors, their potential to deliver reliable energy, and their contribution to national security and deterrence. The conversation also addresses the environmental i…
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Join us for a conversation with Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE). As a Member of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Bacon chairs the subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation, while also serving on the Tactical Air and Land Forces and the Strategic Forces subcommittees. Rep. Bacon is a retired Air Force brigadier general who served…
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We are pleased to welcome Dr. Kelly D. Hammett to the Schriever Spacepower Series. The ability to rapidly develop and field new capabilities is essential to maintaining our nation’s strategic advantage. As head of one of the Space Force’s three acquisition organizations, Dr. Hammett leads the critical mission of delivering groundbreaking operationa…
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Dmitri Alperovitch talks with Dr. Jeffrey Lewis, a nuclear nonproliferation expert, to assess the damage that has been inflicted upon the Iranian nuclear program over the course of the past 11 days and potential for reconstitution. 00:00 Introduction 00:49 Assessment of Damage to Each Part of the Iranian Nuclear Program 07:34 What is the Level of D…
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The Center for International Relations and Sustainable Development (CIRSD) hosted an award-winning journalist and scholar Dr. James M. Dorsey for a special Horizons Discussion on June 23rd, 2025. In conversation with Horizons Managing Editor Stefan Antić, Dorsey unpacked the lightning-fast escalation between Israel and Iran, the Trump administratio…
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In this episode of NucleCast, Jim Howe interviews Brian D'Andrea, CEO of TechSource, discussing the company's significant role in supporting America's nuclear security enterprise. They explore TechSource's growth, employee ownership, and the importance of retaining critical skills in the nuclear field. Brian shares insights into the company's proje…
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On this episode of the podcast former Deputy National Security Advisor and Vice President of National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation, Victoria Coates breaks down the most pressing issue today: the United States taking action against Iran to destroy and dismantle their nuclear enrichment centers and program as a whole. Coates…
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The targeted sites by the US attack on Iran are Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan. Fordo is one of Iran's key uranium enrichment facilities, located underground in the southwest of Tehran. Natanz is another major enrichment site, which is located southeast of Tehran. Uranium had been enriched to up to 60 per cent purity at the site before Israeli strikes …
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An audio version of “What Iran’s Isolation Says About Moscow and Beijing’s Commitment to Latin America’s Dictators,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Ryan Berg. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.By Center for Strategic and International Studies
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