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NatSec Matters is a government podcast hosted by Beacon Global Strategies LLC. It has 136 episodes, with the latest published April 2026.

Formerly known as Intelligence Matters, the NatSec Matters podcast features former senior national security officials Michael Allen, Jeremy Bash, and Andrew Shapiro as they interview top leaders in national security, including intelligence officers, military leaders, and policymakers, on the most critical security challenges of our time. Their interviews offer insights into the world's most pressing problems and assess the effectiveness of U.S. policy responses. They also explore the biographies and careers of individuals who have devoted their lives to protecting our nation, offering listeners a rare glimpse into the inner workings of national security decision-making. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please email our team at [email protected].

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1

President Trump's Latest Ultimatum to Iran: Adm. Chris Grady

2

Emergency Podcast - Decoding the President's Iran Address: Matt Kroenig

3

Ukraine's Persistence, Baltic 'Gray Zone' Attacks & Russia's Weak Spots: Mark Montgomery

4

Off-Ramp or Escalator - The Iranian Regime's Final Act?: Dr. Seth Jones

5

Israel's Strategic Reset: Yaakov Katz

6

The Hormuz Pressure Cooker and Oil Price Roulette: Clay Seigle & Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery

7

Searching for Cracks in Iran's Core: Michael Doran

8

The CENTCOM Playbook for Iran?: Gen. Joseph Votel

9

Chaos & Control in Iran: Amb. Jeffrey Feltman

10

Exclusive - The Iranian End Game: Richard Nephew

11

Special Episode - The Battle for the Middle East: Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery

12

Eliminating 'El Mencho' & Re-Engineering the Americas: Dr. Ryan Berg

13

Red Sea Rivalries - The Proxy War for Sudan and the Geopolitical Interests in East Africa: Josh Meservey

14

The Lurking Escalation with Iran & the Future of the Mideast: Tamir Hayman

15

US-Iran Summit - Taming Mideast Volatility: Gregory Brew

16

The Iranian Regime's Long Goodbye: Richard Goldberg

17

The Future of the Iranian Regime: Jeffrey Feltman

18

Venezuela After Maduro - U.S. Intervention, Cartels, and the Road Ahead: Dr. Ryan Berg

19

Venezuela with David Shedd & One Million Downloads

20

The Race to Control Global Tech: Craig Singleton

21

Israel's Intelligence Breakdowns: Yaakov Katz

22

The Reagan Survey: Public 'Firepower' for National Security

23

Regime Change, Drug War or Stalemate?: David Shedd & Jana Nelson

24

Venezuela, China, and America's Secrets: David Shedd & Andrew Badger

25

Lessons from Ukraine: Mick Ryan

26

Skepticism and Survival in Moscow: Dr. Kirill Shamiev

27

Pressuring Putin Towards a Ceasefire in Ukraine: Nico Lange

28

After Asia - The President's Trip Fortifying US Economic Security: Sara Schuman

29

AI Spies, Economic Espionage and the New Forces Reshaping Global Intelligence: Anthony Vinci

30

Pressure on Caracas - Inside the U.S. Counter Drug-Shift: David Shedd

31

Putin's Hybrid War - Dan Twining

32

Inside Israel's High-Stakes Intelligence Gambles: Ralph Goff

33

COVID & The Next 'Big One': Dr. Michael Osterholm

34

'The Cork in the Bottle' - China, Taiwan and the US: Zack Cooper

35

The State of Iran's Nuclear Program: David Albright

36

Rebuilding Syria: Jeffrey Feltman

37

Trade, Tariffs, and a New Normal: Kelly Ann Shaw

38

National Security's Arctic Frontier: Iris Ferguson

39

The New Frontiers of the US-China Tech Competition: Craig Singleton

40

Cartel Threats - A National Security Challenge: David Fitzgerald

41

Critical Lines - The Geopolitics of Undersea Cables: Erin Murphy

42

Deterring Pyongyang: Syd Seiler

43

'World War I with Drones': Bradley Bowman

44

Shielding the Homeland: Vice Admiral James Syring

45

The Russian Time Bomb: Peter Rough

46

Beyond the Barrel: Dr. Karen Young

47

Arrows and Quivers: Dr. Tom Karako

48

Special Episode: The Iranian Nuclear Gamble with Richard Nephew

49

The 'Sledgehammer' to Global Trade: Kelly Ann Shaw

50

Special Episode: The Next Move in the Iran Crisis with Richard Nephew

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