National Security This Week
176 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsHost Jon Olson, US Navy (Ret.) Interviews different experts to learn about current and historical events with a focus on national security. Topic's include: the economy, climate change, cyber security, nuclear weapons, intelligence operations, and more.
New episodes released Wednesdays.
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National Security This Week with Jun Jie Phang from the Embassy of Singapore in Washington, DC., (2/8/23)
February 08, 2023 16:06 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBThis week's guest with host Jon Olson is Jun Jie Phang from the Embassy of Singapore in Washington, DC. They discuss the politics, economy, and security challenges and opportunities for Singapore.
The American/Australian security partnership with Dr. John Blaxland of Australian National University in Canberra, Australia (2/1/23)
February 01, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBHost Jon Olson discusses Australia’s national security concerns and partnerships with the United States with Dr. John Blaxland from Australian National University.
Russia's long history with Ukraine with Professor Michael Kimmage (1/18/23)
January 26, 2023 03:54 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBHost Jon Olson is in Washington, DC and talks with Professor Michael Kimmage from Catholic University about the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Russia's intelligence miscalculations and failures regarding the invasion of Ukraine with Dr. David Gioe, Dr. Huw Dylan, and Elena Grossfeld (1/25/23)
January 25, 2023 16:24 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBDr. David Gioe, Dr. Huw Dylan, and Elena Grossfeld (authors of "The Autocrat's Intelligence Paradox" join host Jon Olson to discuss Russian intelligence - and really Vladimir Putin's - failures in the invasion of Ukraine, as well as the future of the conflict.
Next generation intelligence collection strategies and methods with Dr. Catherine Marsh, Director of the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (1/11/23)
January 11, 2023 16:26 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBHost Jon Olson discusses new intelligence collection, processing, and analytical capabilities, with Dr. Catherine Marsh, the Director of the US Intelligence Community’s cutting edge organization the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity.
The Militarization of American Foreign Policy with Elizabeth Shackelford (1/4/23)
January 05, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBHost Jon Olson talks with former Department of State Foreign Service Officer Elizabeth Shackelford about the militarization of American foreign policy.
Modern Space Warfare with Paul Szymanski (12/28/22)
December 28, 2022 16:34 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBHost Jon Olson talks with Paul Szymanski about space operations and modern space warfare tactics.
Southern Africa and United States National Security with Colonel Matt Sousa (12/21/22)
December 23, 2022 13:47 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBThis week, Jon Olson’s guest is US Army Colonel Matt Sousa from the George C. Marshall Center for European Security Studies. Using his expertise on African affairs, they discuss southern Africa.
The right wing populist and authoritarian movement around the world with Dr. Moises Naim (12/14/22)
December 14, 2022 17:33 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBHost Jon Olson talks with Dr. Moises Naim about challenges to the liberal democracies around the world from rising authoritarian political movements.
U.S. relations with Saudi Arabia with Saudi Embassy spokesman Fahad Nazeer (12/7/22)
December 08, 2022 16:14 - 58 minutes - 67.1 MBHost Jon Olson's guest this week is Fahad Nazer, spokesperson for the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia. They discuss politics, economics, and security interests for Saudi Arabia.
The importance of geospatial intelligence with Vice-Admiral Frank "Trey" Whitworth, Director of the NGA
November 30, 2022 16:12 - 58 minutes - 66.9 MBHost Jon Olson talks with US Navy Vice Admiral Frank “Trey” Whitworth, Director of the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA), and they discuss NGA’s role in the US Intelligence Community and support for American national security.
The importance of geospatial intelligence with Vice-Admiral Frank "Trey" Whitworth, Director of the NGA (11/30/22)
November 30, 2022 16:12 - 58 minutes - 66.9 MBHost Jon Olson talks with US Navy Vice Admiral Frank “Trey” Whitworth, Director of the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA), and they discuss NGA’s role in the US Intelligence Community and support for American national security.
James Fanell, CAPT, USN (ret.) from the Geneva Center (11/23/22)
November 25, 2022 12:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBHost Jon Olson’s guest is James Fanell, CAPT, USN (ret.) from the Geneva Center for Security Policy in Geneva, Switzerland. They discuss China, the People’s Liberation Army, and American national security challenges in the Indo-Pacific Theater.
James Fanell, CAPT, USN (ret.) from the Geneva Center
November 25, 2022 12:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBHost Jon Olson’s guest is James Fanell, CAPT, USN (ret.) from the Geneva Center for Security Policy in Geneva, Switzerland. They discuss China, the People’s Liberation Army, and American national security challenges in the Indo-Pacific Theater.
Climate change and the rising sea levels with Oceanographer John Englander (11/16/22)
November 17, 2022 23:19 - 58 minutes - 67 MBHost Jon Olson talks with world-renowned oceanographer Professor John Englander about climate change and the national security ramifications of sea level rise
Climate change and the rising sea levels with Oceanographer John Englander
November 17, 2022 23:19 - 58 minutes - 67 MBHost Jon Olson talks with world-renowned oceanographer Professor John Englander about climate change and the national security ramifications of sea level rise
A conversation with Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security Ronald Moultrie (11/9/22)
November 11, 2022 21:31 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBHost Jon Olson talks with The Honorable Mr. Ronald Moultrie, Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security about the Department of Defense intelligence enterprise and America’s national security challenges
A conversation with Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security Ronald Moultrie
November 11, 2022 21:31 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBHost Jon Olson talks with The Honorable Mr. Ronald Moultrie, Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security about the Department of Defense intelligence enterprise and America’s national security challenges
The FBI's role in National Security with retired Special Agent Jill Sanborn
November 02, 2022 17:24 - 58 minutes - 67.2 MBThis week, host Jon Olson talks with Jill Sanborn, the former Executive Assistant Director leading the National Security Branch of the FBI. They discuss the ways the FBI investigates a wide variety of national security threats.
The FBI's role in National Security with retired Special Agent Jill Sanborn (11/2/22)
November 02, 2022 17:24 - 58 minutes - 67.2 MBThis week, host Jon Olson talks with Jill Sanborn, the former Executive Assistant Director leading the National Security Branch of the FBI. They discuss the ways the FBI investigates a wide variety of national security threats.
Live from the National Cyber Security Summit with former Deputy Director of National Intelligence Beth Sanner (10/26/22)
October 26, 2022 15:55 - 56 minutes - 78 MBThis week, host Jon Olson's guest is Beth Sanner, former Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Mission Integration. They discuss the US Intelligence Community and cyber threats to American national security.
Chinese airpower with Daniel Rice of the Brute Krulak Center for Innovation and Future Warfare (10/19/22)
October 19, 2022 15:34 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBHost Jon Olson talks with Daniel Rice from the Brute Krulak Center for Innovation and Future Warfare at Marine Corps University. They cover the People’s Liberation Army aviation technology advancements, capabilities, and combat potential.
A conversation with former NSA Director of Operations, Jon Darby (10/12/22)
October 12, 2022 21:24 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBHost Jon Olson talks with Jon Darby, the recently retired Director of Operations for the National Security Agency (NSA). They discuss all aspects of NSA’s SIGINT operations in support of American national security.
An update on the situation in Myanmar with Professor Tun Myint (10/5/22)
October 07, 2022 22:39 - 59 minutes - 68.2 MBHost Jon Olson’s guest this week is Professor Tun Myint from Carleton College and they follow-up on the situation in Myanmar. Additionally, Eileen Manning announces a Cyber Security Summit scheduled in Minneapolis and online for October 24-26.
Military intelligence with Lieutenant General Scott Berrier (9/28/22)
September 28, 2022 21:07 - 58 minutes - 66.9 MBThis week Jon Olson's guest is US Army Lieutenant General Scott Berrier, the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency. They discuss the missions DIA performs in support of US military operations, and how DIA fits into the overall US Intelligence Community.
The strategic importance of the Nile River with Professor Mark Deets (9/21/22)
September 23, 2022 17:55 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBThis week, host Jon Olson talks with Professor Mark Deets from The American University in Cairo about the strategic importance of the Nile River basin.
National security policy and strategy through the written word with Jim Hamblet, Editor-in-Chief of Proceedings (9/14/22)
September 14, 2022 14:00 - 56 minutes - 77.3 MBHost Jon Olson talks with Jim Hamblet, the Editor-in-Chief of Proceedings, a publication of the US Naval Institute, on a host of topics related to the US Navy from challenges with China to the ongoing redesign of the US Marine Corps, and the ways the US Navy might re-make itself as well.
National security policy and strategy through the written word with Bill Hamblet, Editor-in-Chief of Proceedings Magazine (9/14/22)
September 14, 2022 14:00 - 56 minutes - 77.3 MBHost Jon Olson talks with Bill Hamblet, Editor-in-Chief of Proceedings, a publication of the US Naval Institute, on a host of topics related to the naval services. They also cover topics like China, Russia, the redesign of the US Marine Corps, and how the US Navy might restructure to meet modern and future challenges as new technologies mature.
Current issues around the world with Professors Anthony Lott and Greg Marfleet (9/7/22)
September 09, 2022 15:30 - 59 minutes - 68.4 MBHost Jon Olson discusses a variety of international and American security issues with Professor Anthony Lott of St. Olaf College and Professor Greg Marfleet of Carleton College.
US Space Force Operations Command with Colonel Matthew Cantore (8/31/22)
September 02, 2022 18:07 - 57 minutes - 66.2 MBThis week, host Jon Olson's guest is Colonel Matthew Cantore of the US Space Force, Space Operations Command.
International Economic Sanctions with Dr. Menevis Cilizoglu (8/24/22)
August 24, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBThis week host Jon Olson discusses the use and effectiveness of international economic sanctions with Dr. Menevis Cilizoglu.
Finland and Sweden in NATO with Charly Salonius-Pasternak
August 19, 2022 13:13 - 59 minutes - 67.6 MBThis week host Jon Olson talks with Charly Salonius-Pasternak from the Finnish Institute of International Affairs about Finland and Sweden’s application to the NATO Alliance.
Finland and Sweden in NATO with Charly Salonius-Pasternak (8/17/22)
August 19, 2022 13:13 - 59 minutes - 67.6 MBThis week host Jon Olson talks with Charly Salonius-Pasternak from the Finnish Institute of International Affairs about Finland and Sweden’s application to the NATO Alliance.
Space Force development and with Col. Joseph Roth (8/10/22)
August 10, 2022 15:07 - 1 hour - 70 MBHost Jon Olson discusses the development of the United States Space Force, the Guardians who serve within, and the Space Force Systems Command
A conversation about human rights with Dr. Kathryn Sikkink (8/03/22)
August 04, 2022 01:45 - 1 hour - 84 MBHost Jon Olson and Dr. Kathryn Sikkink from Harvard’s Kennedy School discuss human rights, refugees and asylum seekers.
A conversation with Nick Hayen of The Orientalist Express podcast (7/27/22)
July 27, 2022 17:51 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBThis week, host Jon Olson talks with Nick Hayen, who leads The Orientalist Express podcast. They discuss various American national security challenges and opportunities.
The state of international economics with Professor Anthony Becker (7/20/22)
July 20, 2022 15:49 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBHost Jon Olson discusses a wide array of international topics with Professor Anthony Becker of St. Olaf College, including the continuing impact of Covid-19 on international supply chains, the effects of Russia's war in Ukraine on oil prices, and the decision by many countries to end food exports.
Foreign affairs professionals and the importance of public diplomacy with Mark Ritchie of Global Minnesota (7/13/22)
July 13, 2022 14:05 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBHost Jon Olson talks with Mark Ritchie, the president of Global Minnesota, about how organizations like his can open global markets and improve foreign relations across the globe.
Russia's air campaign in Ukraine with retired United States Air Force Lieutenant General David Deptula (7/06/22)
July 06, 2022 19:14 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBHost Jon Olson is joined this week by Lieutenant General David Deptula, USAF (ret.) as they discuss lessons being learned from the air campaign in Ukraine.
Russia's Strategy in the Ukraine with Dr. Ron Krebs (6/29/22)
July 05, 2022 14:24 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBHost Jon Olson discusses Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including the consequences should Russia use tactical nuclear weapons, with Dr. Ron Krebs of the University of Minnesota.
Human Rights in China with Chair of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Nury Turkel (6/22/22)
June 22, 2022 15:25 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBThis week, Jon Olson talks with U.S.-educated Uyghur-American lawyer, foreign policy expert, and noted human rights advocate Nury Turkel about Chinese human rights violations and related topics.
European Integration and Disintegration (6/15/22)
June 17, 2022 21:06 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBThis week host Jon Olson talks with Ayana Dootalieva and Nick Cohen, editors of a new anthology, European Integration and Disintegration.
Elections in Western Europe with Dr. Devashree Gupta (6/08/22)
June 09, 2022 16:05 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBThis week Host Jon Olson talks with Dr. Devashree Gupta about the recent elections in Western Europe, and how the political climate around the Western World.
Climate Change and National Security with Dr. Katey Walter and Janelle Sharp (5/25/22)
May 26, 2022 18:19 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBHot Jon Olson talks with Dr. Katey Walter Anthony and Janelle Sharp about the dangers of methane seepage and melting permafrost in the Arctic.
Hybrid Warfare with Professors Sean Costigan and Michael Hennessy (3/10/22)
May 26, 2022 18:14 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBHost Jon Olson discuses hybrid warfare and its role in the current war in Ukraine and other conflicts with Professors Sean Costigan and Michael Hennessy
Competition in Space (5/18/2022)
May 18, 2022 20:19 - 59 minutes - 41 MBThis week Jon has two guests, Dr. Namrata Goswami an expert on space policy and Air Force Lt. Col Peter Garretson, who has worked with several research groups on space issues.
Air Force Brigadier General E. John Teichert (5/11/22)
May 12, 2022 17:49 - 42 minutes - 39 MBJon Olson’s guest this week is Air Force Brigadier General E. John Teichert, Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for International Affairs.
Air Force Brigadier General E. John Teichert, 5-11-22
May 12, 2022 17:49 - 42 minutes - 39.9 MBJon Olson’s guest this week is Air Force Brigadier General E. John Teichert, Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for International Affairs.
Coups d’etat in Africa (5/4/22)
May 05, 2022 17:56 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBThis week, host Jon Olson talks with Dr. Mark Deets from The American University in Cairo about the many recent coup d’etats in Africa.
Coup d’etats in Africa
May 05, 2022 17:56 - 59 minutes - 55.3 MBThis week, host Jon Olson talks with Dr. Mark Deets from The American University in Cairo about the many recent coup d’etats in Africa.