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One CA Podcast
by Civil Affairs Association
One CA Podcast is here to inspire anyone interested in traveling to work with a partner nation’s people and leadership to forward U.S. foreign policy. We bring in current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and give recommendations for working the ”last three feet” of foreign relations. The show is sponsored by the Civil Affairs Association.
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263: Frank Vogl on Criminal Finance and Foreign Policy
Please welcome Frank Vogl, co-founder of Transparency International and author of the book Enablers, which examines people who help autocrats and international criminal organizations hide money. Frank has more than 50 years of experience in economics and security, so I brought him on today to...
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262: Conan Higgins on recovering from diplomatic disasters
Please welcome Conan Higgins, a former Special Forces TACP operator who is now an international law attorney travelling globally to advise companies and national leaders on international relations and crisis response. --- One CA is a product of the Civil Affairs Association andbrings in people…
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261: Mapping Beijing’s United Front: Cheryl Yu on PRC Influence Networks in the U.S. and Canada
One CA Podcast—ranked among Feedspot’s Top 10 Foreign Policy podcasts—returns with investigative journalist Sam Cooper interviewing Cheryl Yu of the Jamestown Foundation. Yu shares her groundbreaking research mapping more than 2,000 PRC United Front organizations operating across the United…
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260: Iran's revolt against the regime with Zolal Habibi
Please welcome back Zolal Habibi, one of the leaders of theresistance to the Iranian regime. I asked her to come on, at the last second, to give an update onthe resistance forces since the start of the US strikes. This is a newsinterview, so no editing. --- One CA is a product of the Civil…
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219: Nick Dubaz, Civil Affairs in Africa
Please welcome Lieutenant Nick Dubaz, the G39 Director of the Southern European Task Force, Africa. Nick oversees Civil Affairs teams working across the continent to help U.S. Embassies build positive relations with partner nations' people and leaders. --- One CA is a product of the civil affairs...
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259: Christine Balling on working with Civil Affairs in Columbia
Welcome to the One CA Podcast. Today, DJ brings in ChristineBalling, the Senior Vice President for Professional Affiliations, IWP; Founderof Fundación ECCO; Former Advisor to the US SOCSOUTH Commander, to discuss herwork with Civil Affairs in Colombia. --- One CA is a product of the Civil Affairs...
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Report: Patrick Alley on Global Influence (Part II)
Today we welcome Patrick Alley, co-founder of Global Witness. Patrick Alley and his team at Global Witness are credited with countering multiple autocrats and kleptocrats worldwide. The most notable is collapsing the Khmer Rouge by exposing the illegal timber trade that was bankrolling the…
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Repost Patrick Alley on Global Influence (Part I)
Today we welcome Patrick Alley, co-founder of Global Witness. Patrick Alley and his team at Global Witness are credited with countering multiple autocrats and kleptocrats worldwide. The most notable is collapsing the Khmer Rouge by exposing the illegal timber trade that was bankrolling the…
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258: Inside the Fight Against Violent Extremism with Michael Duffin
In this episode of the One CA Podcast, we welcome Michael Duffin, former senior policy advisor in the Bureau for Counterterrorism. With a career focused on identifying and mitigating violent extremism, Michael shares his experiences working in the complex human terrain globally. From policy rooms...
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257: Iran Protests and Democratic Future with Zolal Habibi (Part II)
Welcome to the One CA Podcast, a product of the Civil Affairs Association. In today’s episode, Building Iran’s Democratic Future with Zolal Habibi, we speak with a member of the National Council of Resistance of Iran. Habibi discusses the organized opposition to the Islamic Republic, the NCRI’s...
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256: Iran’s Protests and Democratic Future with Zolal Habibi (Part I)
256: Iran’s Democratic Future with Zolal Habibi Welcome to the One CA Podcast, a product of the Civil Affairs Association. In today’s episode, Building Iran’s Democratic Future with Zolal Habibi, we speak with a member of the National Council of Resistance of Iran. Habibi discusses the organized...
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255: Building Trust in the Pacific: Civil Affairs and Humanitarian Engagement in the Solomon Islands with Timothy Feldhaus
Welcome to the One CA Podcast, a production of the Civil Affairs Association. This show brings together current and former military professionals, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to share their experiences working in the "last three feet" of U.S. foreign relations. In this...
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Holiday Replay with Wes Aniton and Ted Lipka
Welcome to the One CA Podcast, a product of the Civil Affairs Association. As we take a brief pause this December to recharge and reflect, we’re revisiting some of our most impactful episodes—conversations that highlight the “last three feet” of U.S. foreign relations through the voices of…
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Holiday Replay: Fogbow
Welcome to the One CA Podcast, a product of the Civil Affairs Association. As we take a brief pause this December to recharge, we’re revisiting some of our most impactful episodes, conversations that highlight the “last three feet” of U.S. foreign relations through the voices of military...
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Holiday Replay with Giancarlo Newsome
Welcome to the One CA Podcast, a product of the Civil Affairs Association. As we take a brief pause this December to recharge, we’re revisiting some of our most impactful episodes; conversations that highlight the “last three feet” of U.S. foreign relations through the voices of military...
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Holiday Replay: Veterans Without Orders
Welcome to the One CA Podcast, a product of the Civil Affairs Association. As we take a brief pause this December, we’re revisiting some of this year's most impactful episodes, conversations that highlight the “last three feet” of U.S. foreign relations through the voices of military…
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254: Iran’s Criminal Playbook. Sam Cooper on Cartels, Diaspora Networks, and Strategic Evasion
Investigative journalist Sam Cooper returns to the One CA Podcast to expose how Iran weaponizes criminality to advance foreign policy goals. From Hezbollah’s business affairs unit to fentanyl super-labs in Canada, Cooper traces the global footprint of Iranian-linked networks—intertwined with...
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253: Ambiguity and Influence: SFC Chase Penner on Military Deception and PSYO
In this episode of One CA Podcast, LTC Brian Hancock sits down with Sergeant First Class Chase Penner—Information Operations planner at USAREUR-AF and former PSYOP Team Sergeant—to explore the art and science of military deception. From ambiguity techniques to tactical deception, SFC Penner's...
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252: The Art of the Possible: Joel Rubin on Turning Political Space into Policy
Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Joel Rubin joins host Jack Gaines to unpack the gritty realities of legislative diplomacy—from Benghazi testimony to budget battles. Rubin shares hard-won lessons on navigating Congress, shaping foreign policy, and building political will inside the…
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251: The Unicorn in the AO: Major Goff’s Civilian Lens on Military Emergency Response
In this episode of the One CA Podcast, host Danny Josephspeaks with Major Jared Goff, a Civil Affairs officer whose civilian background in emergency management brings a rare planning perspective to military operations. From managing displaced people during a crisis tointegrating civilian…
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250: Decoding Iran’s Digital Playbook: Influence, Psyops, and Cyber Threats by Max Lesser
🎙️ In this episode, One CA Podcast welcomes Max Lesser from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) to unpack the evolving landscape of Iranian online influence. From sock puppet accounts and Telegram coordination to decentralized psyops and hybrid cyber operations, Max offers a sobering...
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249: Strategic Human Capital with COL Kramer & LTC Martinez
Host: LTC Brian Hancock Guests: COL Delmayca “Didi” Kramer & LTC Liz Martinez Duration: ~45 minutes Produced by: Civil Affairs Association Rated Top 10 Foreign Policy Podcast by Feedspot https://podcast.feedspot.com/foreign_policy_podcasts In this episode, LTC Brian Hancock sits down with COL...
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248: Culture First: Natacha Ciezki on Building Trust and Strategy in African Engagements
In this episode of the One CA Podcast, host Danny Joseph sits down with Natacha Ciezki, a foreign affairs consultant and Civil Affairs officer, to explore the critical role of cultural understanding in African engagements. Drawing from her extensive experience across Sub-Saharan Africa, Natacha...
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247: Building the Next Generation of Foreign Policy Leaders—with Vasu Vaitla
What does it take to break into foreign policy—and thrive in the “last three feet” of U.S. diplomacy? In this episode, we sit down with Vasu Vaitla, a Georgetown adjunct-associate professor whose career spans the U.S. Department of State, the United Nations, NGO Initiatives of Change, and the…
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246: Countermines, Cruise Missiles, and Cold Showers: Brad Penely on Resilience and Irregular Warfare
In this episode of the One CA Podcast, host Danny Joseph sits down with Navy EOD Commander Brad Penely to explore the evolving face of warfare—from mine countermeasures in the Strait of Hormuz to cruise missile defense in the Red Sea and joint ops in South America. Brad shares firsthand insights...
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245: Spirit of America: Jim Hake on Mobilizing Private Support for U.S. Foreign Policy
🎧 Welcome to the Once CA Podcast. In this episode, host Assad Raza welcomes Jim Hake, founder of Spirit of America, a nonprofit that directly supports overseas U.S. Military, Diplomatic, and Development efforts. Hake shares how his organization bridges critical gaps in foreign...
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244: Building U.S. Relations: First Contact, Follow-Through, and Complex Engagements by Chris Brewer
🧭 Episode Description In this episode of the One CA Podcast, we welcome Chris Brewer, author of Old Scroll Ranger and In the Shadows Between Wars. Brewer led special forces operations in over 130 countries, forging U.S. relationships with partner nations through every phase of engagement. We...
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243: Foreign Aid Is Now DOD’s Problem: USAIDs Seth Middleton Explains Why
Today, we welcome retired Lieutenant Colonel Seth Middleton, who served as a Civil Affairs officer in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Mali. He later went on to work for USAID, teaching the JHOC, or JointHumanitarian Operations Course, and serving as a military advisor before the agency was disbanded. We...
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242: Wildlife in the Fight: Matt Moran on Natural Resources and Civil Affairs
In this episode of the One CA Podcast, host Danny Joseph sits down with Matt Moran, a wildlife biologist from Alaska and newly minted 38G Natural Resources Specialist in the Army Reserve Civil Affairs community. From tracking polar bear hunting in the Aleutian Islands to advising on wildlife...
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241: Leadership at the Edge: A Command Perspective with JohnPaul LeCedre (Part II)
🎙️ Welcome to the One CA Podcast In this episode, host Brian Hancock sits down with JohnPaul LeCedre to explore the realities of military command and share actionable insights for emerging leaders. 📌 This is Part 1 of a special two-part series. 🌍 About One CA Produced by the Civil Affairs...
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240: Leadership at the Edge: A Command Perspective with John Paul LeCedre (Part I)
🎙️ Welcome to the One CA PodcastIn this episode, host Brian Hancock sits down with JohnPaul LeCedre to explore the realities of military command and share actionable insights for emerging leaders.📌 This is Part 1 of a special two-part series. 🌍 About One CAProduced by the Civil Affairs...
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239: Xi Jinping’s Power Moves: Samuel Wong on China’s Political Shakeups
Join us on the One CA Podcast as we welcome Mr. Samuel Wong, a leading China and foreign policy expert based in Washington, D.C. In this episode, we unpack Xi Jinping’s recent political maneuvers, the implications of military purges, and what these shifts mean for U.S.–China relations. One CA is…
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238: The Diamond Game: Dennis Cosgrove on Strategy, Service, and Security
🎧 Welcome to the One CA Podcast. Today, host Danny Joseph speaks with Dennis Cosgrove—retired FBI Special Agent who investigated the Russian Mob and the global diamond underworld. In this episode, Cosgrove unpacks how those experiences translate into practical lessons for anyone stepping into…
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237: Disaster Management by Ian Thigpen
Today, Brian Hancock talks with Ian Thigpen on Disaster Management.Cpt Ian Thigpen is a Captain in the U.S. Army, 353 Civil Affairs Command and works disaster management in his professional career. --- Ian Thigpen’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-michael-thigpen-mem/ --- One CA is a...
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236: State Department Reforms by Dan Spokojny, FP21 (Part 2)
Please welcome Dan Spokojny, the founder of FP21, a research and advisory group focused on reforming the State Department's conduct of U.S. foreign policy. Dan started on the hill, working on congressional policy, then as a diplomat for the State Department. Since then, he formed FP21 to help the...
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2025 CA Symposium and call for papers
Hey, it's Jack from the show. Just a quick heads-up that the Civil Affairs Association's fall symposium is planned for November 13-16 in Los Angeles. And, with the symposium, the association has acall for papers. We are asking you to write on “Redefining Civil Affairs,” based on the latest CA...
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235: State Department Reforms by Dan Spokojny, FP21 (Part 1)
Please welcome Dan Spokojny, the founder of FP21, a research and advisory group focused on reforming the State Department's conduct of U.S. foreign policy. Dan started on the hill, working on congressional policy, then as a diplomat for the State Department. Since then, he formed FP21 to help the...
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234: Wes Aniton / Tedd Lipka on USMC Civil Affairs Reserves
Today, Rob Boudreau hosts Tedd Lipka and Wes Aniton, both Civil Affairs Lieutenant Colonels in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves, as they discuss their experiences in Europe and Africa. --- One CA is a product of the Civil Affairs Association and brings in people who are current or former military,...
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233: Patrick Jenevein, Dancing with the Dragon
Please welcome PatrickJenevein, founder of Point Bello and author of Dancing with the Dragon, a story about his company's journey partnering with Chinese firms, then litigating and winning in court for IP theft and fraud. Patrick...
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232: Lee Bratcher on Blockchain and national security
Welcome to theONE CA Podcast. I’m LTC Brian Hancock, and I will be your host for thissession. Today, we have Lee Bratcher with us to discuss the importance ofblockchain technology and cryptocurrency. --- One CA is aproduct of the Civil Affairs Association and brings inpeople who are current or...
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231: Adam Zivo on the Serbia protests
Welcome, Today, Sam Cooper interviews Adam Zivo, an independent journalist covering the protests throughout Serbia. Sam and Adam discuss how Serbia's government works through corruption and criminal networks to usurp civil society for control and personal gain, and how the widespread protests are...
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230: James Turner on Information Operations in Competition - Part II
Welcome to the One CA Podcast. This week, Brian Hancock returns to finish his interview with Colonel James Turner about information operations and influence in strategic competition. This is the second of a two-part episode. To hear part I, check out last week's episode. --- One CA is a product…
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229: James Turner on Information Operations in Competition - Part I
Welcome to the One CA Podcast. This week, Brian Hancock interviews Colonel James Turner about information operations and influence in strategic competition. This is the first of a two-part episode. The second half will be out next week. --- One CA is a product of the Civil Affairs Association.…
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228: Stephanie DeRiso on Cultural Support Teams
Today, Danny Joseph interviewed Stephanie DeRiso about her work with cultural support teams and her transition to civil affairs. --- One CA is a product of the Civil Affairs Association and brings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to...
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227: Boyan Pancevski, Russia's war with the West (Part II)
Please welcome Bojan Pancevski, the Wall Street Journal's chief European political correspondent, who covers European and global affairs. This is a two-part series. I interview Bojan in Part I, and Mariah Yager from SMA interviews him in Part II. We discuss how the Russian war in Ukraine has...
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226: Bojan Pancevski, Russia's war with the West (Part I)
Please welcome Bojan Pancevski, the Wall Street Journal's Chief European Political Correspondent, who covers European and global affairs. This is a two-part series. I interview Bojan in Part I, and Mariah Yager from SMA interviews him in Part II. We discuss how the Russian war in Ukraine has...
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225: USMC 1st CAG Civil Affairs
Today, Rob Boudreau interviews 1st CAG G-9 OIC LtCol. Chris Bridger (who recently left for a new billet) and G-9 Chief GySgt Brian Schultz discuss their experience working in Civil Affairs. Enjoy. One CA is a product of the Civil Affairs Association and brings in people who are current or former...
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224: Jon Shaffner, South American governance and security
Today we welcome Retired Col Jon Shaffner, now with Liberty Alliance. I first met Jon when he was an army strategist assigned to the Army chief of public affairs as their plans chief. Jon is working with Liberty Alliance to help expand their work in South America. So, let's get started. --- One…
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223: Giancarlo Newsome on Innovation in Civil Affairs
Welcome to ONE CA Podcast. Today, Brian Hancock hosts Giancarlo Newsome, an Army Reserve Civil Affairs officer, to explore innovation in diplomacy, including using a hybrid financial equity approach to partner-nation projects, technology acquisition, and improving civil affairs reach with partner...
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222: Why Should We Care about the Indo-Pacific
Today, we welcome retired colonel Ray Powell and retired Foreign Service Officer Jim Carouso to discuss their new show, "Why Should We Care about the Indo-Pacific?" The show is on YouTube and multiple podcast platforms. I bring them on to discuss their experiences in the Indo-Pacific and their…
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One CA Podcast is here to inspire anyone interested in traveling to work with a partner nation’s people and leadership to forward U.S. foreign policy. We bring in current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and give recommendations for working the ”last three feet” of foreign relations. The show is sponsored by the Civil Affairs Association.
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