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NucleCast — 268 episodes
Jonathan Cefalu - Is AI Becoming Too Smart for Its Own Good?
Frank Rose: Reimagining Arms Control for the 21st Century
Tom Summers: Artificial Intelligence at the Nuclear Threshold
Alyssa Agard: China’s System Destruction Strategy
David Albright: Iran, Inspections, and the Future of Nonproliferation
Manolis Priniotakis: Inside Nuclear Intelligence, From the Manhattan Project to Today
Andrea Stricker: Iran’s Nuclear Path and What the Latest Strikes Mean for Global Security
LTG (Ret) Dan Karbler: Defending the Skies, Air and Missile Defense in a High‑Threat World
Dakota Rudesill: Who Decides War? Law, Power, and the Use of Force Against Iran
Alireza Nader: Inside Iran’s Military Conflict: Risks, Strategy, and What Comes Next
Stacie Pettyjohn: AI Development in Defense and Nuclear Deterrence
Derek Williams: Evaluating the Evolving Nuclear Landscape and Global Security
Christopher Stone: Redefining Defense, Homeland Priorities and Global Strategy
Robert Peters: Greenland, Could it Become the Next Flashpoint Between US, Russia, and China?
Maj. Gen. Brook Leonard, USAF (Ret): The Hidden Danger of Space Dependency We Still Underestimate
Ben Zweibelson, PhD: Bad War Stories, Lessons from the Battlefield
Dr. John Copper - Taiwan in Focus: History, Identity, and the Realities of U.S.–China Tensions
Hugh White: Navigating the US-China Rivalry: An Australian Perspective
Byron Ristvet: Inside Nuclear Testing: History, Strategy, and Readiness (Part 2)
Byron Ristvet: Inside Nuclear Testing, History, Readiness, and Policy Implications (Part 1)
Ben Souther: Accelerating What Matters: Urgency, Accountability, and Large‑Scale Delivery
Rob Kittinger: Human Factors in Nuclear Safety
Curtis McGiffin: Shaping the Age of Techno-Strategic Power
Brian Groft: Nuclear Ops, The A&AS Mission and DTRA’s Evolving Role
Brent Sadler: Reviving American Sea Power, Maritime Strategy and National Security
Kyle Balzer / Bob Peters: Reimagining the Sentinel ICBM: A Mobile Future
Brian Zieroth: Building the Future: UPF's Role in National Security
Michaela Dodge: Russia's War; Understanding the Threat
Maj. Gen. Colin Connor: Inside the Sentinel ICBM Program
Tony Peurrung: AI and National Security, A New Frontier
Gordon Chang: China's Project to Destroy America
Tristan Tang: Understanding Taiwan's Security Dilemma
Dr. Rich Tighe: Exploring Y-12, The Heart of Nuclear Security
General Tom Bussiere: Modernizing the Nuclear Triad
Gibum Kim - Navigating South Korean Politics: A New Era
Matthew Loh: The United States' Relationship with Singapore and China
Brent Sadler: Shipbuilding and China's Naval Expansion
Michael Casey: Understanding China's Nuclear Command and Control
Brig. Gen. (Ret) Paul Tibbets IV: The Legacy of Hiroshima
Pranay Vaddi: Inside the National Security Council, Policy and Arms Control
Paul Amato: The Future of Nuclear Strategy
Olena Kryzhanivska: Analyzing War In Ukraine
Dena Volovar: Powering National Security; Bechtel’s Role in Nuclear Innovation
James Dawkins: Inside Savannah River; Tritium, Pits, and the Future of U.S. Nuclear Readiness
Brian D'Andrea: TechSource; A Leader in Nuclear Expertise
James Ragland: Defense Nuclear Weapons School (DNWS)
Rick Evans USAF, Maj. Gen (Ret.): The Evolution of STRATCOM: From SAC to C2F
Dr. Tom Karako: Understanding the Golden Dome Initiative
Dr. Stephen Nagy: Navigating Japan's Strategic Landscape
General (Ret) Glen VanHerck: Cyber Threats and Homeland Defense Strategies
Tom Summers: The Balance of Safety and Mission in Nuclear Operations
Angela Sheffield - AI and Nuclear Command: A New Era
Dr. Satoru Nagao - The Quad Alliance: Japan's Counter to China
James Petrosky, Ph.D.: Nuclear Power, The Future of Energy Security
Rebecca Grant, Ph.D. - Stealth Technology: The Future of Air Power
James Graham Wilson: The Legacy of Paul Nitze: A Cold Warrior's Journey
The Honorable William Ostendorff - The Future of Warhead Modernization and Strategic Deterrence
Lt. Col. Garrett Glover: Navigating the Future of Air Force Strategy
Robert Kittinger, Ph.D. - Tritium, Reactors and Nuclear Deterrence
James R Howe: Nuclear Deterrence, A New Era
The Honorable David Trachtenberg: U.S. Missile Defense Priorities
Rob Soofer, Ph.D. - Defending the Homeland: The Case for Missile Defense
Christopher Stone: Iron Dome for America
Beth Rafferty - Building the Next Generation of Submarines
Japan's Nuclear Dilemma: A Public Perspective
John Swegle, Ph.D. - Putin's Message: Escalation or Deterrence?
Guy Taylor: The Impact of Trump and Technology on Global Security
Michael Elliott: The Intricacies of Nuclear Planning and Operations
Jill Hruby: NNSA's Journey: Achievements and Future Challenges
In-Bum Chun: Understanding the Political Crisis in South Korea
Kris Osborn: Navigating Modern Defense
General Rand: The Critical Role of Personnel in U.S. Air Force's Strategic Deterrent
Tim Nank: The Evolution and Implications of Tactical Nuclear Weapons
Gen (Ret.) Robin Rand: Oklahoma Aerospace & Defense Innovation Institute (OADII)
Aaron Holland: A Personal Journey in the Nuclear Field
Robert Peters: Escalation; A Tool for Deterrence
Zak Kallenborn: AI safety Legislation and Autonomous Drones: A New Era in Combat
General (Ret) Robin Rand: A Fighter Pilot's Journey to Commander of AF Global Strike Command
Robert Peters: Deterrence and the Israeli Response
Christopher Stone: Dynamic Parity, Arms Control, and Military Strategy
Capt. (Ret.) Brad Baker - Nuclear Propulsion, Merging Energetics, and Additive Manufacturing
Adam Lowther, Ph.D. - The Need for Dynamic Parity
Richard Fisher: China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran, A Dangerous Alliance
Major David Phillips - Taking Bold Action for Strategic Stability in East Asia
Lieutenant General James Kowalski, USAF (Ret) Part 2 - Challenges and Accomplishments of Air Force Global Strike Command
Lieutenant General James Kowalski, USAF (Ret) Part 1 - The Creation of Air Force Global Strike Command
Lucian Niemeyer: Promoting Advanced Nuclear Reactor Deployment
Andrew Metrick and Philip Sheers - Escalation Management in a Protracted War
Fei-Ling Wang, Ph.D. - China Transforming the World Order
Bryan Clark - Rethinking the Approach to Deterrence: The Need for Force Design Planning
Bruce Klingner - Recent Developments in U.S.-South Korea Relations
Dave Jonas and Patrick Rhoads - The Challenges of Nuclear Disarmament
Jonathan Ventura - Unlocking Opportunities: Bringing Talent to the National Security Field
Jeremy Prichard - The History of 20th Air Force
Lindell Lucy - The Journey From Teacher to Nuclear Deterrence Advocate
Muhammad Faisal - Pakistan's Nuclear Program
Maj. Gen. Stacy Jo Huser - 20th Air Force: Capabilities and Opportunities
B.G. (Ret.) Gregory S. Bowen - The Importance of Hedging
Bruce Tarter - LLNL's Technology, the Development of Nuclear Weapons, and the Era of Stockpile Stewardship
Thomas Ramos - The Importance of Capturing History to Inform Current Threats
William Hennigan - Bringing Nuclear Issues to the Forefront for Everyday People
Greg Weaver - The Need for U.S. Strategy: Rebuilding and Expansion of the US Nuclear Weapons Production Infrastructure
Col. USAF (Ret.) Curtis McGiffin - Enhancing Decision-Making: AI-enabled NC3
Kyle Balzer, Ph.D. - The Importance of SLCM-N in the US Nuclear Posture
Amit Gupta, Ph.D. - Revamping Defense Production: Strengthening India's Capabilities
Peter Huessy - The Unrealistic Scenario in "Nuclear War: A Scenario"
Major General Retired Chris Adams - From Old to New: The B-52/B-36
Joseph Bosco - Major Security Threats Facing the US Today
Kevin Cooney, Ph.D. - The Morality of Nuclear Weapons
Rob Spalding, Brig Gen, USAD (Ret) - Protecting Our Most Valuable Asset, Our Data
Lt. Col. Anthony Santino - The Important Mission of the 576 Flight Test Squadron
Ken Myers - Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)
Malcolm Davis, Ph.D. - AUKUS: An Australian Perspective
William Dale Conwell, Ph.D. - The FY 2025 Budget Overview
Polly Keim and Caleb Yip - NNSA Changing Perspectives and Opportunities for Young Professionals
Nick Eftimiades: Chinese Espionage and the Impact on US National Security
Rebeccah Heinrichs - The Aftermath of the Strategic Posture Commission's Report
Col (Ret) USAF Dale Hernandez - Education Efforts of Air Force Global Strike Command
Whitney Jones - Submarine Construction, Technology, and Skilled Workforce
Jim Stokes - NATO’s Nuclear Policy
Brig. Gen. William D. Murphy - Understanding the NC3 Enterprise
Marcus L. Lea - NNSA Workforce Recruitment and Retention for the Nuclear Security Mission
Zachary Kallenborn - How A Nuclear Weapons Ban Threatens Humanity
Brendan Melley - The Role of Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction
USAF Col. (Ret) George Farfour - The Role of Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) in the Nuclear Enterprise
Bruce Goodwin, Ph.D. - Nuclear Weapons Technology 101
The Honorable Chris Stewart - Nuclear Policy in Congress
Jim Howe, Ph.D. - A Historical Analysis of U.S. Nuclear Space Propulsion and Power Programs
Joe Buff - Applying Actuarial Sciences to Nuclear Deterrence
Matthew Sermon - Revitalization of the Submarine Industrial Base
Bryan Bender - Exploring Workforce Barriers in Deterrence
Brad Gericke, Ph.D. - Ukraine, Will Russia Use Nukes?
Alexis Littlefield, Ph.D. : Defending Taiwan
David Rehbein - Dispelling the Arms Control Myth; Not All Nukes are the Same
Laura Goodroe Ph.D. and Ernest Rockwell Ph.D. - The Value of Military Professional Journals in Deterrence
Kim Budil, Ph.D. - Weapons Design and Modernization
"Best of Episode" - Rebecca Grant
"Best of Episode" - Thom Mason
"Best of" - Holiday Show Re-Release with Adam Lowther and Bob The Genie
James Kraska, S.J.D. - The Role of International Law Supporting Deterrence
Tyler Hamilton - Perspectives from a Missile Maintainer: A Career in the Missile Fields
Zachary Davis, Ph.D. - The Inflection Point in Global Politics
Alan Carr - The History of Los Alamos National Laboratory Part 2
Alan Carr - The History of Los Alamos National Laboratory Part 1
Curtis Buckles - The Navy's Role in Deterrence
The Honorable Frank Miller - Strategic Posture Commission Report
Codeac Solutions: Revolutionary Technology and Partnerships
Jennifer McArdle, Ph.D. Wargaming - The Realm of Possibility
Robert J. Peters, Ph.D. - The Dawn of the New Nuclear Age: Reactions to the Strategic Posture Commission Report
The Honorable David Trachtenberg - The Fallacy of Deterrence by Detection
Vahid Majidi, Ph.D. - Savannah River's Important Mission - Pit Production Capability and More
Mark Schneider, Ph.D., 2 - The Size and Characteristics of the Russian Nuclear Stockpile
Colonel George L. Chapman and Colonel Benjamin D. Jensen - The Mission of Minot AFB
Rebecca Grant, Ph.D. - Integrated Deterrence, Stealth, and AI
Major General Jason Armagost - The Mission of the Eighth Air Force
Tomás Díaz de la Rubia - Growing Partnerships: University of Oklahoma and USAF
Lani Kass, Ph.D. - Special Episode - The War in Israel
Marc Wortman, Ph.D. on Admiral Hyman Rickover: Establishment of the U.S. Navy's Nuclear Submarine Program
Raji Pillai Rajagopalan, Ph.D. - Where Does India Stand on Global Threats
Thomas Ramos Part 2 - "From Berkeley to Berlin: How the Rad Lab Helped Avert Nuclear War"
Thomas Ramos Part 1 - "Oppenheimer" the Film: Truths and Myths
Angela Sheffield - AI Technology and the NC3/Nuclear Enterprise
Howard Hall, Ph.D. - How One Academic Program is Building Nuclear Operators
James Stemm - The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
Frank Lowery - Rethinking Recruitment and Retaining Talent at the NNSA
Matthew Costlow, Ph.D. - Restraints at the Nuclear Brink: Factors in Keeping War Limited
Maj Gen (Ret), USAF, Garrett Harencak - Supporting the Nevada National Security Site
Lt Col James McCue - A Tactical Nuclear Mindset: Deterring with Conventional Apples and Nuclear Oranges
Thom Mason, Ph.D. - Oppenheimer and the future of Los Alamos National Laboratory
Chris Stone - Who Will Defend Critical Space Infrastructure if not the Space Force?
Ray Smith (Part 2) - The History of Oak Ridge and Y-12 to Present Day
John Swegle, Ph.D. 2 - Nuclear Arms Control: Operational Considerations
Ray Smith (Part 1) - The History of Oak Ridge and Y-12 to Present Day
Matthew Kroenig - The Role of Nuclear Superiority
Lieutenant General In-Bum Chun (ROK, Ret) - Korean Perspective on Nuclear Weapons and Korean Security
Darwin Morgan - The History on the Nevada National Security Site
Colonel Glen Shilland- Deterrence on The Korean Peninsula
Wally Clark, Ph.D. - 101 Level Weapons Effects
David Schild - Meeting the Challenge: Specialty Systems and Critical Applications in Dynamic Environments
Raphael Cohen, Ph.D. - Big Ideas on War in Ukraine, Recruitment and Tri polarity
Brian Green - Unpacking Deterrence Strategy and Missile Defense
Carl Rhodes, Ph.D. - Australia's Defense Strategic Review
Wendy Baca - From the Manhattan Project to Present: Preserving and Transferring Knowledge to the Newest Generation
Bradley T. Gericke, Ph.D. Major General, U.S. Army, Ret. - The Role of the Army in the Asia Pacific Region
Juan Vitali, Ph.D. - The Importance of Advancing Nuclear Energy
Major Frank W. Perry, Jr. - Helos in the Missile Field
Independence Day Special
Tom Karako - Filling in the Gaps of Missile Defense
Eric Edelman - The New Makers of Modern Strategy and the Future of Strategic Deterrence
David Campbell - Questions on Nuclear Waste Clean-Up
Carl Rehberg - Missile Defense and Challenges in the Pacific
Lani Kass, Ph.D. - Thoughts from a career in National Security
Michael Shoults: The U.S. Air Force Integration in the Nuclear Enterprise
David Jonas, Esq. - Presidential Authority on Imminent Attack
Pete Newell - Mission Acceleration and Innovation in Risk Adverse America
Paul Saunders - Ukraine, Vladimir Putin, and War Crimes
Daniel Poneman - Reconstituting our Ability to Enrich Uranium
Terry Roehrig, Ph.D. - Current Events on the Korean Peninsula
The Honorable Rob R. Hood - The History of the NNSA and Where are We Now?
Lt Col Raymundo Vann Jr. and Capt Gabriella Graham - It’s a Family Affair: U.S. Air Force
The Honorable Frank Miller - All Things Nuclear
BG (Ret.) Gregory S. Bowen 2 - The New Role of U.S. Air and Missile Defense
Steve Blank - Innovation in the Nuclear Enterprise
Col., USAF (Ret.) Mike Guillot - Sharing Expertise in the Nuclear Enterprise Through Writing
B.G. John Weidner - Weapons Effects, Modernization, and Policy
Christine M. Leah, PhD - Where Does Australia Stand on the U.S. Extended Deterrence
Eric Wollerman - Manufacturing and Supply Chain in the Nuclear Enterprise
Dr. Kerry M. Kartchner - Arms Control and Russia’s Objectives
Dr. Mark Herrmann and Dr. Charles Nakhleh - U.S. National Laboratories, Stockpile Stewardship and Workforce
Sarah Mineiro - Acquisition Reform in the Nuclear Enterprise/Embedding AI in NC3
Stephen Blank, PhD - Russia and Ukraine, A Historical Perspective
Samuel S. Stanton, Jr., PhD - Theories of International Relations
Lt. Col. Derek Williams - Keeping ICBM force on Alert and the Doctrine of "Launch on Warning"
Maj. Gen. USAF (Ret.) Richard Evans 2 - Airborne Leg of Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3)
Brig. Gen. Ty Neuman - The Role of Nuclear Weapons in the Air Force Future Concepts
Bob Peters 2 - The Future of Arms Control
Robyn Hutchins - Recruiting and Retaining Young Talent in Our Nuclear Enterprise
Dr. Donald Gooch: How Do We Measure Deterrence?
Dr. James Petrosky 2 - Electromagnetic Pulse and the Power Grid
Dr. Robert Smith - Workforce, Recruitment and the Changing Demographics
Peter Huessy 2 - Russia Ceases to Comply with New START
Dr. John Laudun - How to Craft Your Narrative of Deterrence
BRIG GEN. USAF (RET) Rob Spalding - Chinese Strategy, Active Defense and EMPs
Zachary Kallenborn 2 - Chinese Spy Balloons, Drones and Growing Concerns
Dr. Mark Peters - Battelle & National Laboratories - Their Role in Nonproliferation and Clean Energy
Rebekah Koffler - Ukraine, Russia and Putin’s Playbook
U.S. Rep. Mac Thornberry - The Ebb and Flow of Today’s Nuclear Issues in Congress
Curtis McGiffin Part 2 - Integrated Deterrence
Dr. Chris Yeaw - Ultra-Low Yield Weapons - Why does Russia have so Many?
Dr. Jonathan Trexel Part 2
David Craig - Make Your Voice Heard: Effective Writing Strategies to Support and Educate on Deterrence and More
Dr. Jonathan Trexel - Tripolar Arms Race Among the United States, Russia, and China
Major Bryce Acres, Jade Fortiner, Omar Castillo - Attracting and Retaining Talent: Work Force Development
Nicolas M. Chaillan- Securing U.S. Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3)
Dr. John Swegle - Chinese Weapons Programs
Greg Meyer - Pantex, Submarines, and the Role of the Private Sector in Deterrence
Christopher Stone - Tactical Warning/Strategic Warning and F.O.B.S.
BG (Ret) Greg Bowen - U.S. Strategic Command and Missile Defense Review
Major General (Ret.) Richard Evans: Components That Comprise the U.S. Nuclear Enterprise
NucleCast Holiday Special with Dr. Adam Lowther
Dr. James Petrosky - ICBMs (Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles), Electromagnetic Pulse and More
Zachary Kallenborn - Drones: Strategic Uses Now and in the Future
Lucian Niemeyer - Nuclear Power used in Strategic Defense
Sam Wilson - Four Schools of Thought on Hypersonics
Dr. Adam Lowther - Low Yield Nuclear Weapons
Dr. Robert Peters - Red Zone Warfare
Scott Sudduth - Workforce Development and the Thousands Talent Program
Brigadier General Gerald Goodfellow (Ret.) - Technology and Fastest Around the World Flight and More
Dr. Michaela Dodge - The Cost of Nuclear Weapons in Deterrence
David Beering - Hypersonics
Bruce Klingner - Threats, Challenges and Opportunities in the Korean Peninsula
Colonel Keith Butler - U.S. Senior Military Leader's Thoughts on Nuclear Modernization
Dr. Rob Soofer - SLCM-N and the Nuclear Posture Review
Dr. John Harvey - Careers in National Security
Dr. Brent Park - The U.S. National Labs
Bill Ostendorff - Role of the Sea Leg in Nuclear Deterrence
Jim Howe - Highly Enriched Uranium Needs
Brigadier General Stacy Jo Huser - DoD and DoE Integration
Curtis McGiffin - Nuclear Education
Dave Trachtenberg - China and Russia Strategy
Patty-Jane Geller - SLCM-N (Sea Launch Cruise Missile) and Capital Hill Deterrence Culture
Senator Kevin Cramer - Minot Air Force Base and Politics of Modernization
David Cherington and Jeff Crater - Advanced Nuclear Weapons Alliance Deterrence Center
Dr. Brad Roberts - Theories of Victory
Dr. Stephen Cimbala - Minimum Deterrence
Dr. Mark Schneider - Russian Nuclear Strategy
Dr. Lisa Porter and Dr. Michael Griffin - Hypersonics
Peter Huessy - book: Guide to Nuclear Deterrence in the Age of Great-Power Competition