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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Episodes
The Geostrategic Importance of Turkey with Ambassador Ross Wilson (4/27/22)
April 28, 2022 21:12 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBHost Jon Olson talks with guest Ross Wilson who has previously served as the Chargé d'Affaires of the United States to Afghanistan (2020-21) and as the Ambassador to Turkey (2005-08). Together they discuses the important of Turkey in global affairs.
The Geostrategic Importance of Turkey with Ambassador Ross Wilson (4/27/22)
April 28, 2022 21:12 - 56 minutes - 52.8 MBHost Jon Olson talks with guest Ross Wilson who has previously served as the Chargé d'Affaires of the United States to Afghanistan (2020-21) and as the Ambassador to Turkey (2005-08). Together they discuses the important of Turkey in global affairs.
The Geostrategic Importance of Turkey with Ambassador Ross Wilson
April 28, 2022 21:12 - 56 minutes - 52.8 MBHost Jon Olson talks with guest Ross Wilson who has previously served as the Chargé d'Affaires of the United States to Afghanistan (2020-21) and as the Ambassador to Turkey (2005-08). Together they discuses the important of Turkey in global affairs.
The strategic importance of the Mekong River with Brian Eyler and Alan Basist (4/20/22)
April 21, 2022 12:53 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBThis week, Jon Olson's guests are Brian Eyler and Alan Basist from the Stimson Center. They discuss the strategic importance of the Mekong River in southeast Asia.
The strategic importance of the Mekong River with Brian Eyler and Alan Basist (April 20, 2022)
April 21, 2022 12:53 - 59 minutes - 55.2 MBThis week, Jon Olson's guests are Brian Eyler and Alan Basist from the Stimson Center. They discuss the strategic importance of the Mekong River in southeast Asia.
Nuclear Treaties & Arms Negotiations (4/13/2022)
April 14, 2022 20:28 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBHost Jon Olson talks with retired State Department Foreign Service Officer Alan Carlson about nuclear treaties, arms negotiations, and related topics.
A Maritime Strategy to Deter China (4/6/2022)
April 07, 2022 13:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBThis week Jon's guest is Dr. Thomasm Mahnken who is thepresi dent and chief executive officer of the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments and a senior research professor The Johns Hopkins University’s, Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). Together the two discuses Dr. Mahnken's plan for deterring China.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine with with Lt General Ben Hodges (Ret.) (3/30/22)
March 30, 2022 15:38 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBHost Jon Olson discusses the Russian invasion of Ukraine with former commander of US Army European forces with guest Lt General Ben Hodges (Ret.)
The Russian invasion of Ukraine with with Lt General Ben Hodges (Ret.) (March 30, 2022)
March 30, 2022 15:38 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBHost Jon Olson discusses the Russian invasion of Ukraine with former commander of US Army European forces with guest Lt General Ben Hodges (Ret.)
Gangs & Organized Crime (3/23/2022)
March 24, 2022 14:56 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBDr. James Densley from Metropolitan State University and host Jon Olson discuss the role gangs play in transnational organized crime.
Hybrid Warfare with Professors Sean Costigan and Michael Hennessy
March 10, 2022 20:54 - 59 minutes - 55.8 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
Public Diplomacy with Margo Squire (March 3, 2022)
March 02, 2022 20:13 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBHost Jon Olson talks with retired Foreign Service Officer Margo Squire about Public Diplomacy and its role in foreign affairs.
The Drug Trade and National Security with Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge Angela von Trytek of the US Drug Enforcement Administration (Feb. 23, 2022)
February 23, 2022 18:48 - 58 minutes - 54 MBHost Jon Olson discusses the impact of illicit drugs, international drug cartels, and career opportunities in the Drug Enforcement Administration with Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge Angela von Trytek from the Minneapolis Office of the DEA.
The Drug Trade and National Security with Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge Angela von Trytek of the US Drug Enforcement Administration (2/23/22)
February 23, 2022 18:48 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBHost Jon Olson discusses the impact of illicit drugs, international drug cartels, and career opportunities in the Drug Enforcement Administration with Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge Angela von Trytek from the Minneapolis Office of the DEA.
The Situation in Belarus with Mark Jorgensen
February 16, 2022 22:37 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBHost Jon Olson talks with Mark Jorgensen who worked previously with the CIA and State Department. Jorgensen's most recent assignment was to the U.S. Embassy in Minsk, Belarus. Together the two discuss about the economic and security situation in Belarus and its role in Eastern Europe.
The Situation in Belarus with Mark Jorgensen (2/16/22)
February 16, 2022 22:37 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBHost Jon Olson talks with Mark Jorgensen who worked previously with the CIA and State Department. Jorgensen's most recent assignment was to the U.S. Embassy in Minsk, Belarus. Together the two discuss about the economic and security situation in Belarus and its role in Eastern Europe.
The intersection of economics and national security with Rana Foroohar (2/2/22)
February 02, 2022 17:42 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBHost jon Olson talks about the intersection of economics and national security with author, columnist with the Financial Times, Rana Foroohar.
The intersection of economics and national security with Rana Foroohar (Feb. 2, 2022)
February 02, 2022 17:42 - 57 minutes - 53.4 MBHost jon Olson talks about the intersection of economics and national security with author, columnist with the Financial Times, Rana Foroohar.
Space Policy and the United States Space Force with Dr. David Burbach (Jan. 26th, 2022)
January 26, 2022 21:38 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBHost Jon Olson talks with Dr. David Burbach from the US Naval War College about space policy, the US Space Force, and related topics.
The last year of America's involvement in Afghanistan with Ambassador Ross Wilson (Jan. 19th, 2022)
January 20, 2022 14:44 - 59 minutes - 54 MBHost Jon Olson's guest is Ambassador Ross Wilson, who served as Charge d’Affaires at the US Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan during the final year of America’s involvement in that nation.
China and The South China Sea with Dr. Raymond Kuo (Jan. 12th, 2022)
January 14, 2022 15:16 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBJon discusses the Chinese interests in the South China Sea with Dr. Raymond Kuo of the RAND Corporation.
The Balkans with retired Foreign Service Officer Alan Carlson (Jan. 5th, 2022)
January 05, 2022 16:27 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBJon discusses the tumultuous political past and present of the Balkans region with retired Foreign Service Officer Alan Carlson.
China & Taiwan (Dec. 22nd 2021)
January 03, 2022 13:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBHost Jon Olson talks with retired Foreign Service Officer Mark Canning, and retired CIA officer David Sauer about the increasing tensions over Taiwan.
Dr. Stephen Walt & Dr. Ron Krebs (Dec. 29th 2021)
December 30, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBHost Jon Olson talks with Dr. Stephen Walt from Harvard’s Kennedy School and Dr. Ron Krebs from the University of Minnesota. They discuss whether or not America should have a grand strategy.
Nuclear deterrence and nuclear treaties with Dr. David Cooper 12/15/21
December 15, 2021 16:24 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBHost Jon Olson and Dr. David Cooper from the US Naval War College discuss nuclear deterrence and nuclear treaties for a modern era.
Combating terrorism with economic means with former Deputy national Security Advisor Juan Zarate (Dec 8, 2021)
December 08, 2021 15:42 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBHost Jon Olson talks with Juan Zarate who is the former deputy national security advisor for combating terrorism during the George W. Bush administration.
Bringing Interpreters to Safety with US Army Colonel Steve Miska (retired) (Dec 1, 2021)
December 01, 2021 19:42 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBHost Jon Olson talks with retired US Army Colonel Steve Miska about bringing interpreters who have served American forces in combat zones to safety.
Bringing Interpreters to Safety with US Army Colonel Steve Miska (retired)
December 01, 2021 19:42 - 52 minutes - 49.3 MBHost Jon Olson talks with retired US Army Colonel Steve Miska about bringing interpreters who have served American forces in combat zones to safety.
The Foreign Area Officer Program and the Defense Attaché System with US Air Force Colonel Brett Seiling and US Navy Commander Andrew Kotila (Nov. 24 2021)
November 24, 2021 18:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBHost Jon Olson discusses the role of the defense attaché offices in American embassies around the world, and the role of Foreign Area Officers with his guests US Air Force Colonel Brett Seiling and US Navy Commander Andrew Kotila.
The Importance of Studying International Relations with Jonah Simonds, Nicole Nipper and Micalie Hunt (Nov. 17, 2021)
November 17, 2021 16:25 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBHost Jon Olson talks with Jonah Simonds, Nicole Nipper, and Micalie Hunt, who earned undergraduate degrees in International Relations, about how their choice of major in college has impacted their professional lives.
Poland's Role In European Affairs with Dr. Mary Curtin (Nov. 10th 2021)
November 10, 2021 16:28 - 51 minutes - 47 MBHost Jon Olson discusses Poland’s critical role in European affairs with Dr. Mary Curtin from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
Climate Change & National Security (Nov. 3rd 2021)
November 09, 2021 19:21 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBHost Jon Olson talks with retired US Air Force Major General Rick Devereaux and retired US Air Force Major Bruce Morlan about the nexus of climate change and US national security. This episode originally aired on November 3rd 2021.
US Intelligence Community with Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley (Oct. 27th 2021)
November 09, 2021 19:05 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBHost Jon Olson talks with LTG Robert Ashley, US Army (Retired), the former Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency. They discuss the US Intelligence Community’s role in supporting American national security. This episode originally aired on October 27th 2021.
Civilian and Military Relations with Prof. Ron Krebs (Oct. 10th 2021)
November 09, 2021 19:03 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBHost Jon Olson talks with Professor Ron Krebs from the University of Minnesota about civil/military relations and the importance of those relations on American national security. This episode originally aired on Oct. 10th 2021.
Vladimir Putin and Russia with Dr. Fiona Hill (Oct. 13th 2021)
November 06, 2021 20:41 - 57 minutes - 53 MBHost Jon Olson talks with Dr. Fiona Hill and they discuss both Vladimir Putin and Russia, and her new book, There is Nothing for You Here: Opportunity in the 21st Century, which launched on October 6th, 2021. This episode originally aired on Oct. 13th 2021.
Cyber Security with Rear Admiral Danelle Barrett (Oct. 6th 2021)
November 06, 2021 20:40 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBHost Jon Olson talks with retired US Navy Rear Admiral Danelle Barrett about her time as Director of Operations at US Cyber Command. They tap into her expertise in cyber security. This episode originally aired on Oct. 6th 2021
Focus on India with Prof. Michael Goldman (Sept. 29th 2021)
November 06, 2021 20:39 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBHost Jon Olson talks with Professor Michael Goldman from the University of Minnesota. They focus on India on this show, covering politics, economics, and defense issues. This episode originally aired on Sept. 29th 2021.
Western European Affairs with Prof. Devashree Gupta (Sept. 22nd 2021)
November 06, 2021 20:38 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBHost Jon Olson talks with Carleton College Professor Devashree Gupta, an expert on Western European affairs, about the United Kingdom, Ireland, Brexit, and related security issues. This episode originally aired on Sept. 22nd 2021.
US Southern Command with retired Lt. Gen. Joseph DiSalvo
November 06, 2021 20:36 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBHost Jon Olson talks with retired US Army Lieutenant General Joseph DiSalvo, the former Deputy Commander of U.S. Southern Command. They discuss the current state of affairs for SOUTHCOM, regional challenges, and opportunities in the region in support of American national security interests. This episode originally aired on Sept. 15th 2021.
Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime with Mark Shaw (Sept. 8th 2021)
November 06, 2021 20:35 - 43 minutes - 29.5 MBHost Jon Olson talks with Mark Shaw, Director of the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime, about how his organization is working end international criminal enterprises. This episode originally aired on Sept. 8th 2021.
Defense Alliance of Minnesota Companies (Sept. 1st 2021)
November 06, 2021 20:34 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBHost Jon Olson talks with Chip Laingen, Executive Director of the Defense Alliance, a collaboration of Upper Midwest businesses in the defense and national high technology industries. This episode originally aired on September 1st 2021.
Nuclear Weapons Technology with Prof. Mark Bell (Aug. 15th 2021)
November 06, 2021 20:33 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBHost Jon Olson talks with University of Minnesota Professor Mark Bell. They continue their discussion on advanced nuclear delivery capabilities and their impact on nuclear deterrence. This originally aired on August 15th 2021.
The Afghanistan Situation (August 18th 2021)
November 06, 2021 20:32 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBThis week, host Jon Olson discusses the events of the past week in Afghanistan with with retired State Department Foreign Service Officers Tom Hanson and Bill Davnie. This episode originally aired on August 18th 2021.
Transnational Organized Crime Networks with Prof. Federico Varese (Aug. 11th 2021)
November 06, 2021 20:30 - 48 minutes - 44 MBHost Jon Olson talks with Professor Federico Varese from Oxford University in the United Kingdom about the national security ramifications of transnational organized crime syndicates. This episode originally aired on August 11th 2021.
Intelligence Operations with Carmen Amato (Aug. 4th 2021)
November 06, 2021 20:29 - 46 minutes - 53 MBHost Jon Olson talks with noted crime thriller author and former CIA intelligence officer Carmen Amato about intelligence operations, the Western hemisphere, and her crime thriller novels. This episode originally aired on August 4th 2021.
Human Intelligence Operations (July 28th 2021)
November 06, 2021 20:28 - 43 minutes - 49.6 MBHost Jon Olson talks with retired CIA case officer David Sauer about Human Intelligence (HUMINT) operations. This episode originally aired on July 28th 2021.
Human Intelligence Operations (July 28th 2021)
November 06, 2021 20:28 - 43 minutes - 49.6 MBHost Jon Olson talks with retired CIA case officer David Sauer about Human Intelligence (HUMINT) operations. This episode originally aired on July 28th 2021.
Infectious Diseases with Dr. Michael Osterholm (July 21st 2021)
November 06, 2021 20:27 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBHost Jon Olson talks with Dr. Michael Osterholm about the national security implications of infectious diseases. This episode originally aired on July 21st 2021.
FBI Counterterrorism with retired Special Agent E.K. Wilson
November 06, 2021 20:25 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBHost Jon Olson talks with retired FBI Special Agent E.K. Wilson, who led the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force investigating young Americans who joined the al-Shabab terrorist group and their supporters. This episode originally aired on July 14th 2021.
The Russian Economy and Politics (July 7th 2021)
November 06, 2021 20:24 - 48 minutes - 33 MBHost Jon Olson talks with Todd Lefko, a business leader who has been doing business in Russia for 32 years, about Russian politics and the Russian economy. This episode originally aired on July 7th 2021.