https://simplecast.com RealClear Defense presents Hot Wash A "real clear" discussion of contemporary issues in defense featuring the writers and editors of RealClear Defense. RealClear Defense en Thu, 2 Nov 2023 04:05:00 +0000 Thu, 2 Nov 2023 16:59:30 +0000 https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com RealClear Defense presents Hot Wash https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/e2073bd4-afbe-44e6-863e-31ad7125c3b8/69509589-9e2a-4357-b4bc-7fa6757ad92a/3000x3000/square-image-of-rcd-hot-wash-generic.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com episodic A "real clear" discussion of contemporary issues in defense featuring the writers and editors of RealClear Defense. RealClear Defense no https://feeds.simplecast.com/pGzf7deT air force, army, cyber, defense, marines, military, navy, pentagon, realclear defense, realclearpolitics Real Clear Defense jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com f8c55d13-6fd0-4c6b-9982-9093ef6f291f Accelerate, Change or Lose: The Replicator Initiative and Transforming the Pentagon In August of this year, Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks announced the “Replicator Initiative” a new program to field thousands of less costly autonomous weapon systems. Aimed directly at offsetting China’s growing advantages in the Pacific, the ambitious program is set to deliver all within the next 18-24 months. Replicator is part of a growing concern that, as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Charles Q. Brown framed the issue while still Chief of the Air Force, the Pentagon must, "Accelerate, change or lose."

But is the defense industry able to deliver on that promise? With new defense programs taking sometimes a decade or more to reach the battlefield, what is needed to transform the way the pentagon develops new technology? Can it keep up with the accelerating pace of change especially drones and AI?

To answer these questions and more, host John Sorensen speaks with:

Mike Brown who served as the Director of the Defense Innovation Unit at the Department of Defense. He also led the DoD-sponsored investment group, National Security Innovation Capital (NSIC) to fund dual-use technology companies. Prior to working in government, Brown served as the CEO of Symantec, Quantum, and Chairman of EqualLogic. He is currently a partner at the dual-use venture capital firm, Shield Capital and a visiting scholar at Stanford University.

Retired Rear Admiral Lorin Selby, who until this year was the Navy’s Chief of Naval Research. He has also served as a submarine officer, in acquisitions, as a nuclear engineer, and as Deputy Director in the Navy Office of Legislative Affairs, for the House.

And Steve Blank, adjunct professor at Stanford and a co-founder of the Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation. He is an entrepreneur and founder of multiple startups in Silicon Valley, the author of “The Four Steps to the Epiphany” credited with launching the Lean Startup movement, and most recently, “The Startup Owner’s Manual.”

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]]> Thu, 2 Nov 2023 04:05:00 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (Michael Brown, Steve Blank, Lorin Selby, John Sorensen) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/replicator-ex5nnUi7 In August of this year, Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks announced the “Replicator Initiative” a new program to field thousands of less costly autonomous weapon systems. Aimed directly at offsetting China’s growing advantages in the Pacific, the ambitious program is set to deliver all within the next 18-24 months. Replicator is part of a growing concern that, as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Charles Q. Brown framed the issue while still Chief of the Air Force, the Pentagon must, "Accelerate, change or lose."

But is the defense industry able to deliver on that promise? With new defense programs taking sometimes a decade or more to reach the battlefield, what is needed to transform the way the pentagon develops new technology? Can it keep up with the accelerating pace of change especially drones and AI?

To answer these questions and more, host John Sorensen speaks with:

Mike Brown who served as the Director of the Defense Innovation Unit at the Department of Defense. He also led the DoD-sponsored investment group, National Security Innovation Capital (NSIC) to fund dual-use technology companies. Prior to working in government, Brown served as the CEO of Symantec, Quantum, and Chairman of EqualLogic. He is currently a partner at the dual-use venture capital firm, Shield Capital and a visiting scholar at Stanford University.

Retired Rear Admiral Lorin Selby, who until this year was the Navy’s Chief of Naval Research. He has also served as a submarine officer, in acquisitions, as a nuclear engineer, and as Deputy Director in the Navy Office of Legislative Affairs, for the House.

And Steve Blank, adjunct professor at Stanford and a co-founder of the Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation. He is an entrepreneur and founder of multiple startups in Silicon Valley, the author of “The Four Steps to the Epiphany” credited with launching the Lean Startup movement, and most recently, “The Startup Owner’s Manual.”

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]]> Accelerate, Change or Lose: The Replicator Initiative and Transforming the Pentagon Michael Brown, Steve Blank, Lorin Selby, John Sorensen 00:52:19 In August of this year, Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks announced the “Replicator Initiative” a new program to field thousands of less costly autonomous weapon systems. Aimed directly at offsetting China’s growing advantages in the Pacific, the ambitious program is set to deliver all within the next 18-24 months. Replicator is part of a growing concern that, as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Charles Q. Brown framed the issue while still Chief of the Air Force, the Pentagon must, "Accelerate, change or lose." But is the defense industry able to deliver on that promise? With new defense programs taking sometimes a decade or more to reach the battlefield, what is needed to transform the way the pentagon develops new technology? Can it keep up with the accelerating pace of change especially drones and AI? To answer these questions and more, host John Sorensen speaks with: Michael Brown who served as the Director of the Defense Innovation Unit at the Department of Defense. He also led the DoD-sponsored investment group, National Security Innovation Capital (NSIC) to fund dual-use technology companies. Prior to working in government, Brown served as the CEO of Symantec, Quantum, and Chairman of EqualLogic. He is currently a partner at the dual-use venture capital firm, Shield Capital and a visiting scholar at Stanford University. Retired Rear Admiral Lorin Selby, who until this year was the Navy’s Chief of Naval Research. He has also served as a submarine officer, in acquisitions, as a nuclear engineer, and as Deputy Director in the Navy Office of Legislative Affairs, for the House. And Steve Blank, adjunct professor at Stanford and a co-founder of the Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation. He is an entrepreneur and founder of multiple startups in Silicon Valley, the author of “The Four Steps to the Epiphany” credited with launching the Lean Startup movement, and most recently, “The Startup Owner’s Manual.” In August of this year, Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks announced the “Replicator Initiative” a new program to field thousands of less costly autonomous weapon systems. Aimed directly at offsetting China’s growing advantages in the Pacific, the ambitious program is set to deliver all within the next 18-24 months. Replicator is part of a growing concern that, as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Charles Q. Brown framed the issue while still Chief of the Air Force, the Pentagon must, "Accelerate, change or lose." But is the defense industry able to deliver on that promise? With new defense programs taking sometimes a decade or more to reach the battlefield, what is needed to transform the way the pentagon develops new technology? Can it keep up with the accelerating pace of change especially drones and AI? To answer these questions and more, host John Sorensen speaks with: Michael Brown who served as the Director of the Defense Innovation Unit at the Department of Defense. He also led the DoD-sponsored investment group, National Security Innovation Capital (NSIC) to fund dual-use technology companies. Prior to working in government, Brown served as the CEO of Symantec, Quantum, and Chairman of EqualLogic. He is currently a partner at the dual-use venture capital firm, Shield Capital and a visiting scholar at Stanford University. Retired Rear Admiral Lorin Selby, who until this year was the Navy’s Chief of Naval Research. He has also served as a submarine officer, in acquisitions, as a nuclear engineer, and as Deputy Director in the Navy Office of Legislative Affairs, for the House. And Steve Blank, adjunct professor at Stanford and a co-founder of the Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation. He is an entrepreneur and founder of multiple startups in Silicon Valley, the author of “The Four Steps to the Epiphany” credited with launching the Lean Startup movement, and most recently, “The Startup Owner’s Manual.” defense, drones, military, replicator, silicon valley, ai, diu no full 67 e5bac832-250e-41d7-946f-88b4826b1a4b Hamas, Israel, Iran and the Human Tragedy in Gaza with Jonathan Schanzer On today’s episode we return to an interview with Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice President for Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, and the author of “Gaza Conflict 2021: Hamas, Israel and Eleven Days of War”. Host John Sorensen and RealClearDefense editor David Craig spoke with Schanzer in November of 2021 about an attack from earlier that year when Hamas launched more than four thousand rockets and mortars toward Israel killing 12 and injuring more than 100. Retaliatory Israeli air strikes resulted in the deaths of more than 200, including at least 129 civilians, and nearly 2000 injured, according to the United Nations. Schanzer details how the media covered the 2021 conflict, Iran's critical support for Hamas, and what Hamas’ strategy in Gaza means for the region.

]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 04:05:00 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (John Sorensen, Jonathan Schanzer, David Craig) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/hamas-israel-iran-pwkl0V8P On today’s episode we return to an interview with Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice President for Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, and the author of “Gaza Conflict 2021: Hamas, Israel and Eleven Days of War”. Host John Sorensen and RealClearDefense editor David Craig spoke with Schanzer in November of 2021 about an attack from earlier that year when Hamas launched more than four thousand rockets and mortars toward Israel killing 12 and injuring more than 100. Retaliatory Israeli air strikes resulted in the deaths of more than 200, including at least 129 civilians, and nearly 2000 injured, according to the United Nations. Schanzer details how the media covered the 2021 conflict, Iran's critical support for Hamas, and what Hamas’ strategy in Gaza means for the region.

]]> Hamas, Israel, Iran and the Human Tragedy in Gaza with Jonathan Schanzer John Sorensen, Jonathan Schanzer, David Craig 00:51:04 On today’s episode we return to an interview with Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice President for Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, and the author of “Gaza Conflict 2021: Hamas, Israel and Eleven Days of War”. Host John Sorensen and RealClearDefense editor David Craig spoke with Schanzer in November of 2021 about an attack from earlier that year when Hamas launched more than four thousand rockets and mortars toward Israel killing 12 and injuring more than 100. Retaliatory Israeli air strikes resulted in the deaths of more than 200, including at least 129 civilians, and nearly 2000 injured, according to the United Nations. Schanzer details how the media covered the 2021 conflict, Iran's critical support for Hamas, and what Hamas’ strategy in Gaza means for the region. On today’s episode we return to an interview with Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice President for Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, and the author of “Gaza Conflict 2021: Hamas, Israel and Eleven Days of War”. Host John Sorensen and RealClearDefense editor David Craig spoke with Schanzer in November of 2021 about an attack from earlier that year when Hamas launched more than four thousand rockets and mortars toward Israel killing 12 and injuring more than 100. Retaliatory Israeli air strikes resulted in the deaths of more than 200, including at least 129 civilians, and nearly 2000 injured, according to the United Nations. Schanzer details how the media covered the 2021 conflict, Iran's critical support for Hamas, and what Hamas’ strategy in Gaza means for the region. gaza, israel, hamas, iran, palestinian no full 66 1e9255e8-5326-4515-a33c-a08a5be2b210 Measuring the Chinese Navy with Tom Shugart As China’s military capabilities grow, discussions about the US posture in the Pacific often return to the question how large a force does the US need to deter or possibly confront the Chinese Navy? If China were to launch an attack on Taiwan, how do the US and Chinese navies match up?

To find out, “Hot Wash” host John Sorensen speaks with Tom Shugart an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security. During his twenty-five years in the US Navy, Shugart served as a submarine warfare officer on both fast attack and ballistic missile submarines, including as commander of the attack submarine USS Olympia from 2013 to 2016. He also served on the Joint Staff as the principal officer responsible for nuclear strike planning, as well as in the Defense Department’s Office of Net Assessment. 

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]]> Thu, 5 Oct 2023 04:35:43 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (John Sorensen, Tom Shugart) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/chinese-navy-EmHNK8CA As China’s military capabilities grow, discussions about the US posture in the Pacific often return to the question how large a force does the US need to deter or possibly confront the Chinese Navy? If China were to launch an attack on Taiwan, how do the US and Chinese navies match up?

To find out, “Hot Wash” host John Sorensen speaks with Tom Shugart an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security. During his twenty-five years in the US Navy, Shugart served as a submarine warfare officer on both fast attack and ballistic missile submarines, including as commander of the attack submarine USS Olympia from 2013 to 2016. He also served on the Joint Staff as the principal officer responsible for nuclear strike planning, as well as in the Defense Department’s Office of Net Assessment. 

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]]> Measuring the Chinese Navy with Tom Shugart John Sorensen, Tom Shugart 00:50:25 As China’s military capabilities grow, discussions about the US posture in the Pacific often return to the question how large a force does the US need to deter or possibly confront the Chinese Navy? If China were to launch an attack on Taiwan, how do the US and Chinese navies match up? To find out, “Hot Wash” host John Sorensen speaks with Tom Shugart an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security. During his twenty-five years in the US Navy, Shugart served as a submarine warfare officer on both fast attack and ballistic missile submarines, including as commander of the attack submarine USS Olympia from 2013 to 2016. He also served on the Joint Staff as the principal officer responsible for nuclear strike planning, as well as in the Defense Department’s Office of Net Assessment. As China’s military capabilities grow, discussions about the US posture in the Pacific often return to the question how large a force does the US need to deter or possibly confront the Chinese Navy? If China were to launch an attack on Taiwan, how do the US and Chinese navies match up? To find out, “Hot Wash” host John Sorensen speaks with Tom Shugart an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security. During his twenty-five years in the US Navy, Shugart served as a submarine warfare officer on both fast attack and ballistic missile submarines, including as commander of the attack submarine USS Olympia from 2013 to 2016. He also served on the Joint Staff as the principal officer responsible for nuclear strike planning, as well as in the Defense Department’s Office of Net Assessment. defense, national security, drones, military, china, taiwan, ai no full 65 44c448e2-8829-40a6-9296-cbc97c069cba War, Rage, and Restless Youth in Afghanistan with Miles Lagoze Note this episode contains explicit language and discussion of self-harm.

On the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash” John Sorensen and RCD contributor John Waters speak with Miles Lagoze, the documentary filmmaker behind “Combat Obscura” a gripping unfiltered look at the war in Afghanistan in 2011 and 2012 during his time as an eighteen year-old Combat Camera with the 1st Battalion 6th Marines. Most recently he is the author of a new book about his experiences in Afghanistan and returning home. It’s called, “Whistles From the Graveyard: My Time Behind the Camera on War, Rage, and Restless Youth in Afghanistan”

"Whistles From the Graveyard" is available for pre-order.

Look for RCD Contributor John Waters’ new novel “River City One” published this fall.

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]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 04:05:00 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (John Sorensen, Miles Lagoze, John Waters) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/miles-lagoze-BjU5mNr0 Note this episode contains explicit language and discussion of self-harm.

On the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash” John Sorensen and RCD contributor John Waters speak with Miles Lagoze, the documentary filmmaker behind “Combat Obscura” a gripping unfiltered look at the war in Afghanistan in 2011 and 2012 during his time as an eighteen year-old Combat Camera with the 1st Battalion 6th Marines. Most recently he is the author of a new book about his experiences in Afghanistan and returning home. It’s called, “Whistles From the Graveyard: My Time Behind the Camera on War, Rage, and Restless Youth in Afghanistan”

"Whistles From the Graveyard" is available for pre-order.

Look for RCD Contributor John Waters’ new novel “River City One” published this fall.

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]]> War, Rage, and Restless Youth in Afghanistan with Miles Lagoze John Sorensen, Miles Lagoze, John Waters 01:28:23 On the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash” John Sorensen and RCD contributor John Waters speak with Miles Lagoze, the documentary filmmaker behind “Combat Obscura” a gripping unfiltered look at the war in Afghanistan in 2011 and 2012 during his time as an eighteen year-old Combat Camera with the 1st Battalion 6th Marines. Most recently he is the author of a new book about his experiences in Afghanistan and returning home. It’s called, “Whistles From the Graveyard: My Time Behind the Camera on War, Rage, and Restless Youth in Afghanistan” On the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash” John Sorensen and RCD contributor John Waters speak with Miles Lagoze, the documentary filmmaker behind “Combat Obscura” a gripping unfiltered look at the war in Afghanistan in 2011 and 2012 during his time as an eighteen year-old Combat Camera with the 1st Battalion 6th Marines. Most recently he is the author of a new book about his experiences in Afghanistan and returning home. It’s called, “Whistles From the Graveyard: My Time Behind the Camera on War, Rage, and Restless Youth in Afghanistan” defense, infantry, veterans, military, afghanistan, ptsd, marine corps yes full 64 ab2e73c5-99ee-487d-803c-7274836e7827 Trust in the Military and the Recruitment Crisis with Peter Feaver On the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash,” host John Sorensen speaks with Dr. Peter Feaver, a long-time researcher of civil-military affairs about his new book, a comprehensive study of public attitudes towards the military called, “Thanks for Your Service: The Causes and Consequences of Public Confidence in the US Military.” He is also a professor of political science and public policy at Duke University, has served twice on the National Security Council staff, and as an intelligence officer in the Navy Reserves.

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]]> Wed, 6 Sep 2023 16:51:46 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (Peter Feaver, John Sorensen) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/trust-in-the-military-Q4JqWqbw On the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash,” host John Sorensen speaks with Dr. Peter Feaver, a long-time researcher of civil-military affairs about his new book, a comprehensive study of public attitudes towards the military called, “Thanks for Your Service: The Causes and Consequences of Public Confidence in the US Military.” He is also a professor of political science and public policy at Duke University, has served twice on the National Security Council staff, and as an intelligence officer in the Navy Reserves.

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]]> Trust in the Military and the Recruitment Crisis with Peter Feaver Peter Feaver, John Sorensen 00:50:50 On the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash,” host John Sorensen speaks with Dr. Peter Feaver, a long-time researcher of civil-military affairs about his new book, a comprehensive study of public attitudes towards the military called, “Thanks for Your Service: The Causes and Consequences of Public Confidence in the US Military.” He is also a professor of political science and public policy at Duke University, has served twice on the National Security Council staff, and as an intelligence officer in the Navy Reserves. On the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash,” host John Sorensen speaks with Dr. Peter Feaver, a long-time researcher of civil-military affairs about his new book, a comprehensive study of public attitudes towards the military called, “Thanks for Your Service: The Causes and Consequences of Public Confidence in the US Military.” He is also a professor of political science and public policy at Duke University, has served twice on the National Security Council staff, and as an intelligence officer in the Navy Reserves. trust, public opinion, military, recruiting no full 63 88cd5913-fe21-4560-ae92-ff8bc437a4a7 Mike Erwin on Leadership and Service John Waters speaks with entrepreneur, Army veteran, and author Mike Erwin about applying lessons from the military to positive leadership off the battlefield. Erwin is a graduate of West Point and served as an Intelligence officer in Iraq and Afghanistan, earning two Bronze Stars. After studying positive psychology and leadership at the University of Michigan he founded “Team Red, White, and Blue” a nonprofit connecting veterans through physical and social activity. He is also the author of two books on leadership, “Lead Yourself First: Inspiring Leaders Through Solitude” and most recently, “Leadership is a Relationship: How to Put People First in the Digital Age.”

Team Red, White, and Blue

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]]> Tue, 29 Aug 2023 19:37:37 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (Mike Erwin, John Waters, John Sorensen) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/mike-erwin-LOCBZtEQ John Waters speaks with entrepreneur, Army veteran, and author Mike Erwin about applying lessons from the military to positive leadership off the battlefield. Erwin is a graduate of West Point and served as an Intelligence officer in Iraq and Afghanistan, earning two Bronze Stars. After studying positive psychology and leadership at the University of Michigan he founded “Team Red, White, and Blue” a nonprofit connecting veterans through physical and social activity. He is also the author of two books on leadership, “Lead Yourself First: Inspiring Leaders Through Solitude” and most recently, “Leadership is a Relationship: How to Put People First in the Digital Age.”

Team Red, White, and Blue

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]]> Mike Erwin on Leadership and Service Mike Erwin, John Waters, John Sorensen 00:45:29 John Waters speaks with entrepreneur, Army veteran, and author Mike Erwin about applying lessons from the military to positive leadership off the battlefield. Erwin is a graduate of West Point and served as an Intelligence officer in Iraq and Afghanistan, earning two Bronze Stars. After studying positive psychology and leadership at the University of Michigan he founded “Team Red, White, and Blue” a nonprofit connecting veterans through physical and social activity. He is also the author of two books on leadership, “Lead Yourself First: Inspiring Leaders Through Solitude” and most recently, “Leadership is a Relationship: How to Put People First in the Digital Age.” John Waters speaks with entrepreneur, Army veteran, and author Mike Erwin about applying lessons from the military to positive leadership off the battlefield. Erwin is a graduate of West Point and served as an Intelligence officer in Iraq and Afghanistan, earning two Bronze Stars. After studying positive psychology and leadership at the University of Michigan he founded “Team Red, White, and Blue” a nonprofit connecting veterans through physical and social activity. He is also the author of two books on leadership, “Lead Yourself First: Inspiring Leaders Through Solitude” and most recently, “Leadership is a Relationship: How to Put People First in the Digital Age.” defense, leadership, veterans, military no full 62 4737a6a3-766f-4584-8d02-9c48a0ec056f The GOP Debate and China with Rep Mike Gallagher As Republican candidates prepare for the first debate, does the GOP have a China strategy? In a recent piece for the Wall Street Journal, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wisconsin)  challenges the candidates and the party to confront what he calls “America’s greatest geopolitical threat.” RealClearDefense contributor John Waters and guest columnist Stephen Young speak with Gallagher about developing a clearer strategy to deter China.  

Read Rep. Mike Gallagher's article in the Wall Street Journal, "GOP Presidential Candidates Need to Talk About China"

Read Stephen Young's opinion piece on RealClearDefense.com, "How Xi Jinping Thinks"

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]]> Tue, 22 Aug 2023 23:41:55 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (John Waters, Stephen Young, Mike Gallagher) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/mike-gallagher-r4F74OU8 As Republican candidates prepare for the first debate, does the GOP have a China strategy? In a recent piece for the Wall Street Journal, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wisconsin)  challenges the candidates and the party to confront what he calls “America’s greatest geopolitical threat.” RealClearDefense contributor John Waters and guest columnist Stephen Young speak with Gallagher about developing a clearer strategy to deter China.  

Read Rep. Mike Gallagher's article in the Wall Street Journal, "GOP Presidential Candidates Need to Talk About China"

Read Stephen Young's opinion piece on RealClearDefense.com, "How Xi Jinping Thinks"

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]]> The GOP Debate and China with Rep Mike Gallagher John Waters, Stephen Young, Mike Gallagher 00:15:35 As Republican candidates prepare for the first debate, does the GOP have a China strategy? In a recent piece for the Wall Street Journal, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wisconsin) challenges the candidates and the party to confront what he calls “America’s greatest geopolitical threat.” RealClearDefense contributor John Waters and guest columnist Stephen Young speak with Gallagher about developing a clearer strategy to deter China. As Republican candidates prepare for the first debate, does the GOP have a China strategy? In a recent piece for the Wall Street Journal, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wisconsin) challenges the candidates and the party to confront what he calls “America’s greatest geopolitical threat.” RealClearDefense contributor John Waters and guest columnist Stephen Young speak with Gallagher about developing a clearer strategy to deter China. defense, national security, debate, china, gop no full 61 cb81c732-ebfc-4380-9d12-10d393e991f4 Taiwan, Drones, AI, and the Future of Warfare with Mick Ryan The war in Ukraine has rapidly reshaped how strategists think about the modern battlefield, especially the use of drones, cyber, social media, and the importance of electronic warfare. Looking at a potential conflict with China, what would a military confrontation over Taiwan look like in this new technological era?

On this episode of “Hot Wash,” host John Sorensen speaks with Retired Australian Major Gen Mick Ryan. Ryan is a frequent commentor on the transformation of warfare, and is a 35-year veteran of the Australian Army, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. He is a graduate of the US Marine Corps Command and Staff College, the USMC School of Advanced Warfare, and is an adjunct fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.. He is also the author of the nonfiction book “War Transformed,” and most recently the author of a new fiction book, “White Sun War: The Campaign for Taiwan”

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]]> Thu, 10 Aug 2023 20:10:55 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (Mick Ryan, John Sorensen) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/mick-ryan-2UYm4Kll The war in Ukraine has rapidly reshaped how strategists think about the modern battlefield, especially the use of drones, cyber, social media, and the importance of electronic warfare. Looking at a potential conflict with China, what would a military confrontation over Taiwan look like in this new technological era?

On this episode of “Hot Wash,” host John Sorensen speaks with Retired Australian Major Gen Mick Ryan. Ryan is a frequent commentor on the transformation of warfare, and is a 35-year veteran of the Australian Army, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. He is a graduate of the US Marine Corps Command and Staff College, the USMC School of Advanced Warfare, and is an adjunct fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.. He is also the author of the nonfiction book “War Transformed,” and most recently the author of a new fiction book, “White Sun War: The Campaign for Taiwan”

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]]> Taiwan, Drones, AI, and the Future of Warfare with Mick Ryan Mick Ryan, John Sorensen 00:45:47 The war in Ukraine has rapidly reshaped how strategists think about the modern battlefield, especially the use of drones, cyber, social media, and the importance of electronic warfare. Looking at a potential conflict with China, what would a military confrontation over Taiwan look like in this new technological era? On this episode of “Hot Wash,” host John Sorensen speaks with Retired Australian Major Gen Mick Ryan. Ryan is a frequent commentor on the transformation of warfare, and is a 35-year veteran of the Australian Army, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. He is a graduate of the US Marine Corps Command and Staff College, the USMC School of Advanced Warfare, and is an adjunct fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.. He is also the author of the nonfiction book “War Transformed,” and most recently the author of a new fiction book, “White Sun War: The Campaign for Taiwan” The war in Ukraine has rapidly reshaped how strategists think about the modern battlefield, especially the use of drones, cyber, social media, and the importance of electronic warfare. Looking at a potential conflict with China, what would a military confrontation over Taiwan look like in this new technological era? On this episode of “Hot Wash,” host John Sorensen speaks with Retired Australian Major Gen Mick Ryan. Ryan is a frequent commentor on the transformation of warfare, and is a 35-year veteran of the Australian Army, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. He is a graduate of the US Marine Corps Command and Staff College, the USMC School of Advanced Warfare, and is an adjunct fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.. He is also the author of the nonfiction book “War Transformed,” and most recently the author of a new fiction book, “White Sun War: The Campaign for Taiwan” defense, national security, drones, military, china, taiwan, ai no full 60 b29e6b14-db6f-4340-977f-cf99008d68d9 CNNs Jake Tapper "All the Demons Are Here", Covering Afghanistan, and the War in Ukraine On today’s “Hot Wash,” CNN’s Jake Tapper talks about his new fiction thriller “All the Demons Are Here” about an AWOL US Marine back from the Vietnam War and lost in the chaos of the 1970’s. We also discuss his nonfiction book, “The Outpost” about the heroism and tragedy of one of the deadliest battles in the Afghanistan War, and the coverage of the current Russian war against Ukraine.

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]]> Wed, 2 Aug 2023 21:51:44 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (John Waters, Jake Tapper, John Sorensen) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/cnns-jake-tapper-vWOHLIUf On today’s “Hot Wash,” CNN’s Jake Tapper talks about his new fiction thriller “All the Demons Are Here” about an AWOL US Marine back from the Vietnam War and lost in the chaos of the 1970’s. We also discuss his nonfiction book, “The Outpost” about the heroism and tragedy of one of the deadliest battles in the Afghanistan War, and the coverage of the current Russian war against Ukraine.

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]]> CNNs Jake Tapper "All the Demons Are Here", Covering Afghanistan, and the War in Ukraine John Waters, Jake Tapper, John Sorensen 00:34:23 On today’s “Hot Wash,” CNN’s Jake Tapper talks about his new fiction thriller “All the Demons Are Here” about an AWOL US Marine back from the Vietnam War and lost in the chaos of the 1970’s. We also discuss his nonfiction book, “The Outpost” about the heroism and tragedy of one of the deadliest battles in the Afghanistan War, and the coverage of the current Russian war against Ukraine. On today’s “Hot Wash,” CNN’s Jake Tapper talks about his new fiction thriller “All the Demons Are Here” about an AWOL US Marine back from the Vietnam War and lost in the chaos of the 1970’s. We also discuss his nonfiction book, “The Outpost” about the heroism and tragedy of one of the deadliest battles in the Afghanistan War, and the coverage of the current Russian war against Ukraine. defense, national security, military, cnn, afghanistan, ukraine no full 59 18ce7d6a-87f5-4ad5-8340-6c488455b0c8 Rep. Mark Green on Securing the Border, BRICS, NATO, and the Recruitment Crisis in the Military Welcome to the first episode of BLUF: Bottom Line Up Front, presented by Real Clear Defense, in which we ask a member of Congress 7 questions that cut to the chase of what they’re doing and why they’re doing it. 

Today we hear from Republican Congressman Mark Green of Tennessee, who graduated from West Point, served as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army, and later became an army physician serving in Afghanistan and Iraq. Today, he chairs the House Committee on Homeland Security and sits on the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 21:56:44 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (Sam Fouad, Rep. Mark Green) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/rep-mark-green-S27uHTBN Welcome to the first episode of BLUF: Bottom Line Up Front, presented by Real Clear Defense, in which we ask a member of Congress 7 questions that cut to the chase of what they’re doing and why they’re doing it. 

Today we hear from Republican Congressman Mark Green of Tennessee, who graduated from West Point, served as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army, and later became an army physician serving in Afghanistan and Iraq. Today, he chairs the House Committee on Homeland Security and sits on the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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]]> Rep. Mark Green on Securing the Border, BRICS, NATO, and the Recruitment Crisis in the Military Sam Fouad, Rep. Mark Green 00:10:02 Welcome to the first episode of BLUF: Bottom Line Up Front, presented by Real Clear Defense, in which we ask a member of Congress 7 questions that cut to the chase of what they’re doing and why they’re doing it. Today we hear from Republican Congressman Mark Green of Tennessee, who graduated from West Point, served as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army, and later became an army physician serving in Afghanistan and Iraq. Today, he chairs the House Committee on Homeland Security and sits on the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Welcome to the first episode of BLUF: Bottom Line Up Front, presented by Real Clear Defense, in which we ask a member of Congress 7 questions that cut to the chase of what they’re doing and why they’re doing it. Today we hear from Republican Congressman Mark Green of Tennessee, who graduated from West Point, served as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army, and later became an army physician serving in Afghanistan and Iraq. Today, he chairs the House Committee on Homeland Security and sits on the Committee on Foreign Affairs. bric, veterans, military, congress, nato, mayorkas no full 58 cbd18120-27c8-4cba-9ce8-d3ec1a892904 Oppenheimer: The Man Behind the Movie Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated film “Oppenheimer” opens this weekend. For the story behind one of America’s most consequential and controversial scientific minds in his own words, listen to a mini-audio documentary about Robert Oppenheimer: his connections to the Communist party, his troubled relationship with President Truman, and the legacy of his work on the most devastating invention of the 20th century. 

This episode of the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash" is sponsored by Pratt & Whitney. Pratt & Whitney’s F135 Engine Core Upgrade leverages the expertise and capabilities of RTX while saving taxpayers $40B—it’s the smart decision for the F-35.

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]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 04:05:00 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (Addison Graham, John Sorensen) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/oppenheimer-jz84vgrV Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated film “Oppenheimer” opens this weekend. For the story behind one of America’s most consequential and controversial scientific minds in his own words, listen to a mini-audio documentary about Robert Oppenheimer: his connections to the Communist party, his troubled relationship with President Truman, and the legacy of his work on the most devastating invention of the 20th century. 

This episode of the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash" is sponsored by Pratt & Whitney. Pratt & Whitney’s F135 Engine Core Upgrade leverages the expertise and capabilities of RTX while saving taxpayers $40B—it’s the smart decision for the F-35.

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]]> Oppenheimer: The Man Behind the Movie Addison Graham, John Sorensen 00:17:53 Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated film “Oppenheimer” opens this weekend. For the story behind one of America’s most consequential and controversial scientific minds, listen to a mini-audio documentary about Robert Oppenheimer: his connections to the Communist party, his troubled relationship with President Truman, and the legacy of his work on the most devastating invention of the 20th century. This episode of the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash" is sponsored by Pratt & Whitney. Pratt & Whitney’s F135 Engine Core Upgrade leverages the expertise and capabilities of RTX while saving taxpayers $40B—it’s the smart decision for the F-35. Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated film “Oppenheimer” opens this weekend. For the story behind one of America’s most consequential and controversial scientific minds, listen to a mini-audio documentary about Robert Oppenheimer: his connections to the Communist party, his troubled relationship with President Truman, and the legacy of his work on the most devastating invention of the 20th century. This episode of the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash" is sponsored by Pratt & Whitney. Pratt & Whitney’s F135 Engine Core Upgrade leverages the expertise and capabilities of RTX while saving taxpayers $40B—it’s the smart decision for the F-35. defense, atomic bomb, nuclear, military, hiroshima, communist party, nagasaki, oppenheimer no full 57 1d631286-c2f8-4c45-acdf-38503e2e8b80 Why Did Putin Let Prigozhin Go? With Kathryn Stoner On Friday June 23rd Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Russian mercenary Wagner Group, took to Telegram to announce that he would, “march for justice” to stop the Russian defense ministry “evil”. By Saturday morning Wagner forces had claimed control of Rostov-on-Don, the Russian military headquarters near the Ukrainian border. His forces proceeded in a convoy into Russia toward Moscow, getting to within 200 km of the capital. Putin declared him a traitor and seemed destined for a bloody showdown. Then in a dizzying turn it was announced that Prigozhin would be allowed to retire to Belarus and his troops disbanded.

To try and understand what happened and what it means for Putin’s hold on power in Russia, "Hot Wash" host John Sorensen speaks with Kathryn Stoner, the Mosbacher Director at the Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law at the Hoover Institution. Her most recent book is "Russia Resurrected: Its Power and Purpose in a New Global Order." 

Read Kathryn Stoner's article in the Atlantic, "Why Putin Let Prigozhin Go"

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]]> Thu, 6 Jul 2023 04:05:00 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (Kathryn Stoner, John Sorensen) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/prigozhin-Gg_3SxVQ On Friday June 23rd Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Russian mercenary Wagner Group, took to Telegram to announce that he would, “march for justice” to stop the Russian defense ministry “evil”. By Saturday morning Wagner forces had claimed control of Rostov-on-Don, the Russian military headquarters near the Ukrainian border. His forces proceeded in a convoy into Russia toward Moscow, getting to within 200 km of the capital. Putin declared him a traitor and seemed destined for a bloody showdown. Then in a dizzying turn it was announced that Prigozhin would be allowed to retire to Belarus and his troops disbanded.

To try and understand what happened and what it means for Putin’s hold on power in Russia, "Hot Wash" host John Sorensen speaks with Kathryn Stoner, the Mosbacher Director at the Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law at the Hoover Institution. Her most recent book is "Russia Resurrected: Its Power and Purpose in a New Global Order." 

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]]> Why Did Putin Let Prigozhin Go? With Kathryn Stoner Kathryn Stoner, John Sorensen 00:49:16 On Friday June 23rd Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Russian mercenary Wagner Group, took to Telegram to announce that he would, “march for justice” to stop the Russian defense ministry “evil”. By Saturday morning Wagner forces had claimed control of Rostov-on-Don, the Russian military headquarters near the Ukrainian border. His forces proceeded in a convoy into Russia toward Moscow, getting to within 200 km of the capital. Putin declared him a traitor and seemed destined for a bloody showdown. Then in a dizzying turn it was announced that Prigozhin would be allowed to retire to Belarus and his troops disbanded. To try and understand what happened and what it means for Putin’s hold on power in Russia, "Hot Wash" host John Sorensen speaks with Kathryn Stoner, the Mosbacher Director at the Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law at the Hoover Institution. Her most recent book is "Russia Resurrected: Its Power and Purpose in a New Global Order." On Friday June 23rd Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Russian mercenary Wagner Group, took to Telegram to announce that he would, “march for justice” to stop the Russian defense ministry “evil”. By Saturday morning Wagner forces had claimed control of Rostov-on-Don, the Russian military headquarters near the Ukrainian border. His forces proceeded in a convoy into Russia toward Moscow, getting to within 200 km of the capital. Putin declared him a traitor and seemed destined for a bloody showdown. Then in a dizzying turn it was announced that Prigozhin would be allowed to retire to Belarus and his troops disbanded. To try and understand what happened and what it means for Putin’s hold on power in Russia, "Hot Wash" host John Sorensen speaks with Kathryn Stoner, the Mosbacher Director at the Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law at the Hoover Institution. Her most recent book is "Russia Resurrected: Its Power and Purpose in a New Global Order." wagner, russia, defense, national security, military, prigozhin, putin no full 56 11c2a284-ad92-4d1b-bc4e-3f7f7b1737c8 FBI Source Goes Missing in Russia: From 9/11 to the War in Ukraine RealClearDefense contributor John Waters speaks with Wall Street Journal National Security reporter Brett Forrest about his new bestselling book, "Lost Son: An American Family Trapped Inside the FBI’s Secret Wars.” Expanding on his investigation for the Journal, Forrest explores the disappearance of Billy Reilly, a gifted civilian who volunteered as an undercover FBI source inside Russia. When their son went missing, Reilly’s parents were shut out of the investigation by the FBI and turned to Forrest to uncover what happened. 

Brett Forrest is a national security reporter for The Wall Street Journal where his work often focuses on the former Soviet Union. He has covered the war in Ukraine and was the first reporter to into the Kiev suburb of Bucha following the Russian military’s withdrawal, where he broke the news of alleged atrocities. 

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]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 16:24:30 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (Brett Forrest, John Waters) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/lost-son-MaPhgcgk RealClearDefense contributor John Waters speaks with Wall Street Journal National Security reporter Brett Forrest about his new bestselling book, "Lost Son: An American Family Trapped Inside the FBI’s Secret Wars.” Expanding on his investigation for the Journal, Forrest explores the disappearance of Billy Reilly, a gifted civilian who volunteered as an undercover FBI source inside Russia. When their son went missing, Reilly’s parents were shut out of the investigation by the FBI and turned to Forrest to uncover what happened. 

Brett Forrest is a national security reporter for The Wall Street Journal where his work often focuses on the former Soviet Union. He has covered the war in Ukraine and was the first reporter to into the Kiev suburb of Bucha following the Russian military’s withdrawal, where he broke the news of alleged atrocities. 

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]]> FBI Source Goes Missing in Russia: From 9/11 to the War in Ukraine Brett Forrest, John Waters 00:23:14 RealClearDefense contributor John Waters speaks with Wall Street Journal National Security reporter Brett Forrest about his new bestselling book, "Lost Son: An American Family Trapped Inside the FBI’s Secret Wars.” Expanding on his investigation for the Journal, Forrest explores the disappearance of Billy Reilly, a gifted civilian who volunteered as an undercover FBI source inside Russia. When their son went missing, Reilly’s parents were shut out of the investigation by the FBI and turned to Forrest to uncover what happened. Brett Forrest is a national security reporter for The Wall Street Journal where his work often focuses on the former Soviet Union. He has covered the war in Ukraine and was the first reporter to into the Kiev suburb of Bucha following the Russian military’s withdrawal, where he broke the news of alleged atrocities. RealClearDefense contributor John Waters speaks with Wall Street Journal National Security reporter Brett Forrest about his new bestselling book, "Lost Son: An American Family Trapped Inside the FBI’s Secret Wars.” Expanding on his investigation for the Journal, Forrest explores the disappearance of Billy Reilly, a gifted civilian who volunteered as an undercover FBI source inside Russia. When their son went missing, Reilly’s parents were shut out of the investigation by the FBI and turned to Forrest to uncover what happened. Brett Forrest is a national security reporter for The Wall Street Journal where his work often focuses on the former Soviet Union. He has covered the war in Ukraine and was the first reporter to into the Kiev suburb of Bucha following the Russian military’s withdrawal, where he broke the news of alleged atrocities. russia, defense, national security, military, fbi no full 55 54116e85-c694-4fb9-810d-cfdef1de2c84 Did the Cold War Really End? 100 Years of Espionage with Calder Walton Did the Cold War really end? As recently as this week, the New York Times confirmed that in 2020 Russian intelligence attempted to assassinate a defector on US soil, crossing a major red line even during the height of the Cold War. On today’s episode of the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash” host John Sorensen and RCD contributor John Waters speak with Calder Walton, the historian who uncovered that attempted assassination and the author of a new book, “SPIES: The Epic Intelligence War Between the East and West.” Using archival evidence only declassified as recently as 2022, Walton looks at the 100 year espionage competition between the Soviet, American and British intelligence services. By comparing each side’s internal secrets the book reveals double agents, the tactics of disinformation, covert action, and assassinations. How did espionage shape the Cold War?

Walton is the Assistant Director of the Harvard Belfer Center for Applied History and Intelligence Project. He is also the author of the three-volume Cambridge History of Espionage and Intelligence and Empire of Secrets: British Intelligence, the Cold War, and the Twilight of Empire.

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]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 04:05:00 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (Calder Walton, John Sorensen, John Waters) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/cold-war-NUa_sC5m Did the Cold War really end? As recently as this week, the New York Times confirmed that in 2020 Russian intelligence attempted to assassinate a defector on US soil, crossing a major red line even during the height of the Cold War. On today’s episode of the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash” host John Sorensen and RCD contributor John Waters speak with Calder Walton, the historian who uncovered that attempted assassination and the author of a new book, “SPIES: The Epic Intelligence War Between the East and West.” Using archival evidence only declassified as recently as 2022, Walton looks at the 100 year espionage competition between the Soviet, American and British intelligence services. By comparing each side’s internal secrets the book reveals double agents, the tactics of disinformation, covert action, and assassinations. How did espionage shape the Cold War?

Walton is the Assistant Director of the Harvard Belfer Center for Applied History and Intelligence Project. He is also the author of the three-volume Cambridge History of Espionage and Intelligence and Empire of Secrets: British Intelligence, the Cold War, and the Twilight of Empire.

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]]> Did the Cold War Really End? 100 Years of Espionage with Calder Walton Calder Walton, John Sorensen, John Waters 00:53:29 Did the Cold War really end? As recently as this week, the New York Times confirmed that in 2020 Russian intelligence attempted to assassinate a defector on US soil, crossing a major red line even during the height of the Cold War. On today’s episode of the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash” host John Sorensen and RCD contributor John Waters speak with Calder Walton, the historian who uncovered that attempted assassination and the author of a new book, “SPIES: The Epic Intelligence War Between the East and West.” Using archival evidence only declassified as recently as 2022, Walton looks at the 100 year espionage competition between the Soviet, American and British intelligence services. By comparing each side’s internal secrets the book reveals double agents, the tactics of disinformation, covert action, and assassinations. How did espionage shape the Cold War? Walton is the Assistant Director of the Harvard Belfer Center for Applied History and Intelligence Project. He is also the author of the three-volume Cambridge History of Espionage and Intelligence and Empire of Secrets: British Intelligence, the Cold War, and the Twilight of Empire. Did the Cold War really end? As recently as this week, the New York Times confirmed that in 2020 Russian intelligence attempted to assassinate a defector on US soil, crossing a major red line even during the height of the Cold War. On today’s episode of the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash” host John Sorensen and RCD contributor John Waters speak with Calder Walton, the historian who uncovered that attempted assassination and the author of a new book, “SPIES: The Epic Intelligence War Between the East and West.” Using archival evidence only declassified as recently as 2022, Walton looks at the 100 year espionage competition between the Soviet, American and British intelligence services. By comparing each side’s internal secrets the book reveals double agents, the tactics of disinformation, covert action, and assassinations. How did espionage shape the Cold War? Walton is the Assistant Director of the Harvard Belfer Center for Applied History and Intelligence Project. He is also the author of the three-volume Cambridge History of Espionage and Intelligence and Empire of Secrets: British Intelligence, the Cold War, and the Twilight of Empire. russia, defense, soviet union, national security, spies, cia, kgb, espionage, intelligence, fbi no full 54 d7bfdcf3-b919-45e8-83f5-769e6b8ae510 The Women behind the POW/MIA Movement On today's "Hot Wash," RCD contributor John Waters talks to the authors of a new book, “Unwavering: The Wives Who Fought to Ensure No Man is Left Behind.” It is the story of how the wives of Prisoners of War and those Missing In Action during the Vietnam War compelled the military and the US government to change policy and focused a nation on the unfinished business of a war it would rather forget. Symbolized by the rapidly ubiquitous black POW/MIA flags around the nation, the movement fundamentally changed how America thought about those lost in combat, and its obligation to those they left behind.

Taylor Kiland is a former naval officer, the third generation in her family to serve in the Navy, and is also the author of two other books about our nation’s POWs. And Judy Gray is a former correspondent for The Tampa Tribune who has published five books on military topics. A retired Coast Guard chief petty officer, she is the third generation in her family to serve in the military.

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]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 04:05:00 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (Taylor Kiland, Judy Gray, John Waters, John Sorensen) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/pow-mia-unwavering-vAZ3kaoQ On today's "Hot Wash," RCD contributor John Waters talks to the authors of a new book, “Unwavering: The Wives Who Fought to Ensure No Man is Left Behind.” It is the story of how the wives of Prisoners of War and those Missing In Action during the Vietnam War compelled the military and the US government to change policy and focused a nation on the unfinished business of a war it would rather forget. Symbolized by the rapidly ubiquitous black POW/MIA flags around the nation, the movement fundamentally changed how America thought about those lost in combat, and its obligation to those they left behind.

Taylor Kiland is a former naval officer, the third generation in her family to serve in the Navy, and is also the author of two other books about our nation’s POWs. And Judy Gray is a former correspondent for The Tampa Tribune who has published five books on military topics. A retired Coast Guard chief petty officer, she is the third generation in her family to serve in the military.

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]]> The Women behind the POW/MIA Movement Taylor Kiland, Judy Gray, John Waters, John Sorensen 00:33:22 On today's "Hot Wash," RCD contributor John Waters talks to the authors of a new book, “Unwavering: The Wives Who Fought to Ensure No Man is Left Behind.” It is the story of how the wives of Prisoners of War and those Missing In Action during the Vietnam War compelled the military and the US government to change policy and focused a nation on the unfinished business of a war it would rather forget. Symbolized by the rapidly ubiquitous black POW/MIA flags around the nation, the movement fundamentally changed how America thought about those lost in combat, and its obligation to those they left behind. Taylor Kiland is a former naval officer, the third generation in her family to serve in the Navy, and is also the author of two other books about our nation’s POWs. And Judy Gray is a former correspondent for The Tampa Tribune who has published five books on military topics. A retired Coast Guard chief petty officer, she is the third generation in her family to serve in the military. Subscribe to the podcast https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com On today's "Hot Wash," RCD contributor John Waters talks to the authors of a new book, “Unwavering: The Wives Who Fought to Ensure No Man is Left Behind.” It is the story of how the wives of Prisoners of War and those Missing In Action during the Vietnam War compelled the military and the US government to change policy and focused a nation on the unfinished business of a war it would rather forget. Symbolized by the rapidly ubiquitous black POW/MIA flags around the nation, the movement fundamentally changed how America thought about those lost in combat, and its obligation to those they left behind. Taylor Kiland is a former naval officer, the third generation in her family to serve in the Navy, and is also the author of two other books about our nation’s POWs. And Judy Gray is a former correspondent for The Tampa Tribune who has published five books on military topics. A retired Coast Guard chief petty officer, she is the third generation in her family to serve in the military. Subscribe to the podcast https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com defense, national security, john mccain, pow, military, mia, vietnam no full 53 997977a3-aa67-456c-9dd7-99099fba995f The Navy SEAL Fighting in Ukraine: Daniel Swift and the Pull of Combat On today's "Hot Wash," RCD contributor John Waters talks to the authors of one the site's most popular recent articles, “The Navy SEAL Who Went to Ukraine Because He Couldn’t Stop Fighting.” The tortured story of Daniel Swift, a decorated Navy SEAL who went AWOL, only to end up on the frontlines of Ukraine's war with Russia. It's a story about the complicated relationship some of America's most experienced veterans have with combat, the challenges of returning home, the desire to make a difference, and the pull to return to the fight. Brett Forest and Ian Lovett are journalists for the Wall Street Journal who cover Ukraine.

Read the article here, “The Navy SEAL Who Went to Ukraine Because He Couldn’t Stop Fighting.”

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]]> Thu, 8 Jun 2023 16:43:02 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (Brett Forest, Ian Lovett, John Sorensen, John Waters) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/seal-fighting-in-ukraine-wy_2ijU_ On today's "Hot Wash," RCD contributor John Waters talks to the authors of one the site's most popular recent articles, “The Navy SEAL Who Went to Ukraine Because He Couldn’t Stop Fighting.” The tortured story of Daniel Swift, a decorated Navy SEAL who went AWOL, only to end up on the frontlines of Ukraine's war with Russia. It's a story about the complicated relationship some of America's most experienced veterans have with combat, the challenges of returning home, the desire to make a difference, and the pull to return to the fight. Brett Forest and Ian Lovett are journalists for the Wall Street Journal who cover Ukraine.

Read the article here, “The Navy SEAL Who Went to Ukraine Because He Couldn’t Stop Fighting.”

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]]> The Navy SEAL Fighting in Ukraine: Daniel Swift and the Pull of Combat Brett Forest, Ian Lovett, John Sorensen, John Waters 00:47:24 On today's "Hot Wash," RCD contributor John Waters talks to the authors of one the site's most popular recent articles, “The Navy SEAL Who Went to Ukraine Because He Couldn’t Stop Fighting.” The tortured story of Daniel Swift, a decorated Navy SEAL who went AWOL, only to end up on the frontlines of Ukraine's war with Russia. It's a story about the complicated relationship some of America's most experienced veterans have with combat, the challenges of returning home, the desire to make a difference, and the pull to return to the fight. Brett Forest and Ian Lovett are journalists for the Wall Street Journal who cover Ukraine. Subscribe to the podcast https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com On today's "Hot Wash," RCD contributor John Waters talks to the authors of one the site's most popular recent articles, “The Navy SEAL Who Went to Ukraine Because He Couldn’t Stop Fighting.” The tortured story of Daniel Swift, a decorated Navy SEAL who went AWOL, only to end up on the frontlines of Ukraine's war with Russia. It's a story about the complicated relationship some of America's most experienced veterans have with combat, the challenges of returning home, the desire to make a difference, and the pull to return to the fight. Brett Forest and Ian Lovett are journalists for the Wall Street Journal who cover Ukraine. Subscribe to the podcast https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com russia, defense, seal, national security, military, navy, ukraine no full 52 be4a1b45-4aba-42ef-a805-469e290ba15e Kissinger's Betrayal: How America Lost the Vietnam War Visit RealClearPublishing for more information on“Kissinger’s Betrayal: How America Lost the Vietnam War”

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]]> Thu, 1 Jun 2023 04:05:00 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (Stephen Young, John Sorensen, John Waters) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/kissingers-betrayal-m7iNts_j Visit RealClearPublishing for more information on“Kissinger’s Betrayal: How America Lost the Vietnam War”

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]]> Kissinger's Betrayal: How America Lost the Vietnam War Stephen Young, John Sorensen, John Waters 00:48:21 In this episode of the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash," RCD contributor John Waters speaks with Stephen Young the author of a new book from RealClearPublishing, “Kissinger’s Betrayal: How America Lost the Vietnam War.” Young, who served with USAID in Vietnam, gathered new declassified evidence to challenge the conventional view of Henry Kissinger's role in the peace negotiations that ended the Vietnam War. Did Kissinger intentionally withhold options from President Nixon? By allowing the North Vietnamese Army to remain in the South after the ceasefire, did Kissinger insure the South's ultimate collapse? In this episode of the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash," RCD contributor John Waters speaks with Stephen Young the author of a new book from RealClearPublishing, “Kissinger’s Betrayal: How America Lost the Vietnam War.” Young, who served with USAID in Vietnam, gathered new declassified evidence to challenge the conventional view of Henry Kissinger's role in the peace negotiations that ended the Vietnam War. Did Kissinger intentionally withhold options from President Nixon? By allowing the North Vietnamese Army to remain in the South after the ceasefire, did Kissinger insure the South's ultimate collapse? defense, history, national security, military, henry kissinger, vietnam no full 51 b2a09042-4c7b-4d60-89a1-b560cef4e7e0 The Age of Danger with Andy Hoehn and Thom Shanker Follow Hot Wash on Twitter @hotwashrcd

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]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 16:17:11 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (Andrew Hoehn, Thom Shanker, John Sorensen) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/age-of-danger-dr6_O4C4 Follow Hot Wash on Twitter @hotwashrcd

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]]> The Age of Danger with Andy Hoehn and Thom Shanker Andrew Hoehn, Thom Shanker, John Sorensen 00:39:27 In this episode of "Hot Wash" host John Sorensen speaks with authors and national security experts Andrew Hoehn and Thom Shanker about their new book, “Age of Danger: Keeping America Safe in an Era of New Superpowers, New Weapons, and New Threats.” Shanker and Hoehn examine the "Warning Machine" and the "Action Machine" in the National Security and Defense apparatus. Where does it fail, what is it missing, and how do we fix it to prepare for new challenges like the pacing threat of China, the potential of new pandemics, cyber and AI, as well as climate change? Andrew Hoehn is Senior Vice President and Director of Research at the RAND Corporation. He was the deputy assistant secretary of defense for strategy, responsible for developing and implementing U.S. defense strategy, force planning and assessments, and long-range policy planning. Thom Shanker is director of the Project for Media and National Security. He was the National Security/Foreign Policy Editor for the New York Times, Washington Bureau and co-author of the NYT Bestseller “Counterstrike: the Untold Story of America’s Secret Campaign Against Al Qaeda.” In this episode of "Hot Wash" host John Sorensen speaks with authors and national security experts Andrew Hoehn and Thom Shanker about their new book, “Age of Danger: Keeping America Safe in an Era of New Superpowers, New Weapons, and New Threats.” Shanker and Hoehn examine the "Warning Machine" and the "Action Machine" in the National Security and Defense apparatus. Where does it fail, what is it missing, and how do we fix it to prepare for new challenges like the pacing threat of China, the potential of new pandemics, cyber and AI, as well as climate change? Andrew Hoehn is Senior Vice President and Director of Research at the RAND Corporation. He was the deputy assistant secretary of defense for strategy, responsible for developing and implementing U.S. defense strategy, force planning and assessments, and long-range policy planning. Thom Shanker is director of the Project for Media and National Security. He was the National Security/Foreign Policy Editor for the New York Times, Washington Bureau and co-author of the NYT Bestseller “Counterstrike: the Untold Story of America’s Secret Campaign Against Al Qaeda.” defense, national security, military, china, strategy, climate change, ai, cyber no full 50 64894c5f-df49-4d69-abad-17a5acb97a9f North Korea's Cyber-Warriors with Jean Lee Follow Hot Wash on Twitter @hotwashrcd

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]]> Wed, 1 Feb 2023 23:53:51 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (John Sorensen, Jean Lee) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/cyber-warriors-FKicugeE Follow Hot Wash on Twitter @hotwashrcd

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]]> North Korea's Cyber-Warriors with Jean Lee John Sorensen, Jean Lee 00:48:17 On today's episode, host John Sorensen speaks with Jean Lee, a veteran journalist and Korea expert. She was the Associated Press Bureau Chief for the Korean Peninsula from 2008 to 2013. In 2011, she became the first American reporter granted extensive access on the ground in North Korea, and in January 2012 opened AP’s Pyongyang bureau, the only US news bureau based in North Korea. Lee has also served as the Korea Center program director at the Wilson Center for Public Policy. Most recently she is co-host of “The Lazarus Heist” a podcast on the BBC, exploring the gripping tale of North Korea’s campaign of cybercrime across the globe. On today's episode, host John Sorensen speaks with Jean Lee, a veteran journalist and Korea expert. She was the Associated Press Bureau Chief for the Korean Peninsula from 2008 to 2013. In 2011, she became the first American reporter granted extensive access on the ground in North Korea, and in January 2012 opened AP’s Pyongyang bureau, the only US news bureau based in North Korea. Lee has also served as the Korea Center program director at the Wilson Center for Public Policy. Most recently she is co-host of “The Lazarus Heist” a podcast on the BBC, exploring the gripping tale of North Korea’s campaign of cybercrime across the globe. cybercrime, defense, nuclear, national security, kim jong un, military, north korea, cyberwar no full 49 3f5302cf-c706-4ba8-853d-0c407e9dac18 Surviving Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima: Talking to WWII Vet Bill Swanson Follow Hot Wash on Twitter @hotwashrcd

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]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2023 20:15:01 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (Bill Swanson, Jim Swanson, John Sorensen, John Waters) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/surviving-guadalcanal-S58Vkq0v Follow Hot Wash on Twitter @hotwashrcd

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]]> Surviving Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima: Talking to WWII Vet Bill Swanson Bill Swanson, Jim Swanson, John Sorensen, John Waters 00:49:33 On this episode of the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash,” RCD contributor John Waters speaks with William Swanson, a Marine Corps veteran of the battle of Guadalcanal in World War II’s Pacific campaign. Now 98 years old, Swanson is the author of “The View From My Foxhole” a firsthand account of the brutal fighting at Bougainville, Guam and Iwo Jima. On this episode of the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash,” RCD contributor John Waters speaks with William Swanson, a Marine Corps veteran of the battle of Guadalcanal in World War II’s Pacific campaign. Now 98 years old, Swanson is the author of “The View From My Foxhole” a firsthand account of the brutal fighting at Bougainville, Guam and Iwo Jima. defense, pacific, history, wwii, military, war, iwo jima, guadal canal no full 48 e0d34087-6903-45f0-bc14-56da87d7c87a Gut-wrenching Story of Bravo Company in the 82nd Airborne Subscribe to the RealClearDefense Podcast "Hot Wash"

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]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2022 14:51:58 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (John Sorensen, Ben Kesling, John Waters) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/bravo-company-pbswdgt2-4kxhdzfc Subscribe to the RealClearDefense Podcast "Hot Wash"

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]]> Gut-wrenching Story of Bravo Company in the 82nd Airborne John Sorensen, Ben Kesling, John Waters 00:52:39 In this encore presentation of one of the most popular “Hot Wash,” episodes of 2022, host John Sorensen, and RCD contributor John Waters speak with journalist and combat veteran Ben Kesling about his new book, “Bravo Company: An Afghanistan Deployment and Its Aftermath”. It is the story of one unit of the famed 82nd Airborne, their tour in Kandahar’s notorious Arghandab Valley and the impact on their lives in the years after. By the end of their deployment, three soldiers had been killed in action, a dozen more grievously injured, and nearly half the company awarded Purple Hearts. In the decade since, two more have died by suicide, with a dozen others attempting, and still more admitting they had considered it. It is a story about the lasting price of war and how to help those who have paid it. In this encore presentation of one of the most popular “Hot Wash,” episodes of 2022, host John Sorensen, and RCD contributor John Waters speak with journalist and combat veteran Ben Kesling about his new book, “Bravo Company: An Afghanistan Deployment and Its Aftermath”. It is the story of one unit of the famed 82nd Airborne, their tour in Kandahar’s notorious Arghandab Valley and the impact on their lives in the years after. By the end of their deployment, three soldiers had been killed in action, a dozen more grievously injured, and nearly half the company awarded Purple Hearts. In the decade since, two more have died by suicide, with a dozen others attempting, and still more admitting they had considered it. It is a story about the lasting price of war and how to help those who have paid it. defense, marines, national security, military, afghanistan, suicide, ptsd, mental health no full 47 71405ced-4bbb-4e88-85a1-767f857ce858 Why America Loses Wars: the Failures of Ends, Ways, and Means in US Military Strategy with Don Stoker Read the article on RealClearDefense Why America Loses Wars

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]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2022 21:16:38 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (John Sorensen, Don Stoker, John Waters) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/why-america-loses-wars-pP5P57ur Read the article on RealClearDefense Why America Loses Wars

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]]> Why America Loses Wars: the Failures of Ends, Ways, and Means in US Military Strategy with Don Stoker John Sorensen, Don Stoker, John Waters 00:43:19 On this episode of the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash,” host John Sorensen and RCD contributor John Waters speak with the author of one of the most popular articles on RealClearDefense this year: Donald Stoker historian and professor of Strategy and Policy for the US Naval War College, a respected scholar of the 19th century military thinker Carl von Clausewitz, and most recently the author of "Why America Loses Wars: Limited War and U.S. Strategy from the Korean War to the Present." Note, the views expressed here are not those of the Eisenhower School, the National Defense University, or the U.S. government. On this episode of the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash,” host John Sorensen and RCD contributor John Waters speak with the author of one of the most popular articles on RealClearDefense this year: Donald Stoker historian and professor of Strategy and Policy for the US Naval War College, a respected scholar of the 19th century military thinker Carl von Clausewitz, and most recently the author of "Why America Loses Wars: Limited War and U.S. Strategy from the Korean War to the Present." Note, the views expressed here are not those of the Eisenhower School, the National Defense University, or the U.S. government. defense, national security, military, strategy, clausewitz no full 46 f10cd6a3-fbaa-41ba-a8af-12ed79ec6d89 Defense Budgets Bloated by Threat Inflation? Russia and China from a Free Markets Perspective On this episode of "Hot Wash" we look at the US military’s peer adversaries from a “Free Markets” perspective. Are defense budgets bloated by threat inflation?  RCD contributor John Waters and I speak with John Tamny, a frequent commentator on financial markets and the economy and the Editor at RealClearMarkets, the Vice President at the small government advocacy group FreedomWorks, and the author most recently of “The Money Confusion: How Illiteracy About Currencies and Inflation Sets the Stage for the Crypto Revolution.” 

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]]> Fri, 9 Dec 2022 19:28:10 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (John Tamny, John Waters, John Sorensen) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/threat-inflation-FeGYMCcj On this episode of "Hot Wash" we look at the US military’s peer adversaries from a “Free Markets” perspective. Are defense budgets bloated by threat inflation?  RCD contributor John Waters and I speak with John Tamny, a frequent commentator on financial markets and the economy and the Editor at RealClearMarkets, the Vice President at the small government advocacy group FreedomWorks, and the author most recently of “The Money Confusion: How Illiteracy About Currencies and Inflation Sets the Stage for the Crypto Revolution.” 

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]]> Defense Budgets Bloated by Threat Inflation? Russia and China from a Free Markets Perspective John Tamny, John Waters, John Sorensen 00:28:53 On this episode of "Hot Wash" we look at the US military’s peer adversaries from a “Free Markets” perspective. Are defense budgets bloated by threat inflation? RCD contributor John Waters and I speak with John Tamny, a frequent commentator on financial markets and the economy and the Editor at RealClearMarkets, the Vice President at the small government advocacy group FreedomWorks, and the author most recently of “The Money Confusion: How Illiteracy About Currencies and Inflation Sets the Stage for the Crypto Revolution.” On this episode of "Hot Wash" we look at the US military’s peer adversaries from a “Free Markets” perspective. Are defense budgets bloated by threat inflation? RCD contributor John Waters and I speak with John Tamny, a frequent commentator on financial markets and the economy and the Editor at RealClearMarkets, the Vice President at the small government advocacy group FreedomWorks, and the author most recently of “The Money Confusion: How Illiteracy About Currencies and Inflation Sets the Stage for the Crypto Revolution.” russia, defense, national security, military, china, budget no full 45 956dc5e8-78b8-409a-ae42-a540c6efc941 Putin’s Wars: From Chechnya to Ukraine with Mark Galeotti Follow Hot Wash on Twitter @hotwashrcd

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]]> Thu, 1 Dec 2022 18:49:07 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (John Sorensen, Mark Galeotti) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/putins-wars-USug_VFG Follow Hot Wash on Twitter @hotwashrcd

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]]> Putin’s Wars: From Chechnya to Ukraine with Mark Galeotti John Sorensen, Mark Galeotti 00:53:40 On today's episode of the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash,” we look at the context behind Putin's catastrophic decision to invade Ukraine. What does the history of Russia's post-Soviet wars tell us about the current conflict? Is Putin really playing 3-dimensional chess? Or has he blundered into a disaster of his own making, victim of an increasingly small information bubble? Host, John Sorensen speaks with Mark Galeotti, a prolific longtime observer of Russian history, defense, and security issues. He is a Senior Non-Resident Fellow at the Institute of International Relations Prague, a Senior Assoc Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute, and the principle director at Mayak Intelligence, a consultancy firm specializing in Russia. And most recently he is the author of a new book, “Putin’s Wars: From Chechnya to Ukraine.” On today's episode of the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash,” we look at the context behind Putin's catastrophic decision to invade Ukraine. What does the history of Russia's post-Soviet wars tell us about the current conflict? Is Putin really playing 3-dimensional chess? Or has he blundered into a disaster of his own making, victim of an increasingly small information bubble? Host, John Sorensen speaks with Mark Galeotti, a prolific longtime observer of Russian history, defense, and security issues. He is a Senior Non-Resident Fellow at the Institute of International Relations Prague, a Senior Assoc Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute, and the principle director at Mayak Intelligence, a consultancy firm specializing in Russia. And most recently he is the author of a new book, “Putin’s Wars: From Chechnya to Ukraine.” russia, defense, national security, military, ukraine, putin no full 44 7ee1ce8c-784b-474e-bd81-3be4381b38fa Bravo Company: An Afghanistan Deployment and Its Aftermath On today’s episode of the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash,” host John Sorensen, and RCD contributor John Waters speak with journalist and combat veteran Ben Kesling about his new book, “Bravo Company: An Afghanistan Deployment and Its Aftermath”.

It is the story of one unit of the famed 82nd Airborne, their tour in Kandahar’s notorious Arghandab Valley and the impact on their lives in the years after. By the end of their deployment, three soldiers had been killed in action, a dozen more grievously injured, and nearly half the company awarded Purple Hearts. In the decade since, two more have died by suicide, with a dozen others attempting, and still more admitting they had considered it. It is a story about the lasting price of war and how to help those who have paid it.

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]]> Fri, 4 Nov 2022 17:51:13 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (Ben Kesling, John Waters, John Sorensen) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/bravo-company-fH_7wZe7 On today’s episode of the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash,” host John Sorensen, and RCD contributor John Waters speak with journalist and combat veteran Ben Kesling about his new book, “Bravo Company: An Afghanistan Deployment and Its Aftermath”.

It is the story of one unit of the famed 82nd Airborne, their tour in Kandahar’s notorious Arghandab Valley and the impact on their lives in the years after. By the end of their deployment, three soldiers had been killed in action, a dozen more grievously injured, and nearly half the company awarded Purple Hearts. In the decade since, two more have died by suicide, with a dozen others attempting, and still more admitting they had considered it. It is a story about the lasting price of war and how to help those who have paid it.

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]]> Bravo Company: An Afghanistan Deployment and Its Aftermath Ben Kesling, John Waters, John Sorensen 00:52:39 On today’s episode of the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash,” host John Sorensen, and RCD contributor John Waters speak with journalist and combat veteran Ben Kesling about his new book, “Bravo Company: An Afghanistan Deployment and Its Aftermath”. It is the story of one unit of the famed 82nd Airborne, their tour in Kandahar’s notorious Arghandab Valley and the impact on their lives in the years after. By the end of their deployment, three soldiers had been killed in action, a dozen more grievously injured, and nearly half the company awarded Purple Hearts. In the decade since, two more have died by suicide, with a dozen others attempting, and still more admitting they had considered it. It is a story about the lasting price of war and how to help those who have paid it. On today’s episode of the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash,” host John Sorensen, and RCD contributor John Waters speak with journalist and combat veteran Ben Kesling about his new book, “Bravo Company: An Afghanistan Deployment and Its Aftermath”. It is the story of one unit of the famed 82nd Airborne, their tour in Kandahar’s notorious Arghandab Valley and the impact on their lives in the years after. By the end of their deployment, three soldiers had been killed in action, a dozen more grievously injured, and nearly half the company awarded Purple Hearts. In the decade since, two more have died by suicide, with a dozen others attempting, and still more admitting they had considered it. It is a story about the lasting price of war and how to help those who have paid it. defense, marines, national security, military, afghanistan, suicide, ptsd, mental health no full 43 b0316846-73a2-4b82-aa4a-d160ba0c0d5b The Shot: The Harrowing Journey of a Marine in the War On Terror On today’s episode of the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash,” RCD contributor John Waters speaks with Bill Bee and Wills Robinson the authors of “The Shot: The Harrowing Journey of a Marine in the War On Terror.”

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]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2022 19:49:54 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (Bill Bee, Wills Robinson, John Waters) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/the-shot-k30RzfcL On today’s episode of the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash,” RCD contributor John Waters speaks with Bill Bee and Wills Robinson the authors of “The Shot: The Harrowing Journey of a Marine in the War On Terror.”

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]]> The Shot: The Harrowing Journey of a Marine in the War On Terror Bill Bee, Wills Robinson, John Waters 00:40:37 On today’s episode of the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash,” RCD contributor John Waters speaks with Bill Bee and Wills Robinson the authors of “The Shot: The Harrowing Journey of a Marine in the War On Terror.” Sergeant Bill Bee is the Marine infantry rifleman in one of the defining images of the War in Afghanistan. Captured in Helmund Province in 2008 by Reuters Photographer Goran Tomašević in a photo that would be seen around the world, Sgt Bee is seen in a dramatic moment, the spray of dirt around him after being narrowly missed by enemy fire. But in 2010, Bee was not so lucky. During the battle of Marjah, Bee along with half his squad was wounded by an IED. His physical and mental injuries from that moment ultimately forced him to retire from the Corps. As a civilian Bee worked as a Veterans Benefits Advisor counseling Marines and Sailors as they navigated their transition from military to civilian life. Co-author Wills Robinson, a journalist and editor for politics at the DailyMail, helped Bee tell the story behind the moment in that photograph, how he got there, and his struggles with the effects of his time in combat. "The Shot" is a grunt’s eye view of going to war and coming home. On today’s episode of the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash,” RCD contributor John Waters speaks with Bill Bee and Wills Robinson the authors of “The Shot: The Harrowing Journey of a Marine in the War On Terror.” Sergeant Bill Bee is the Marine infantry rifleman in one of the defining images of the War in Afghanistan. Captured in Helmund Province in 2008 by Reuters Photographer Goran Tomašević in a photo that would be seen around the world, Sgt Bee is seen in a dramatic moment, the spray of dirt around him after being narrowly missed by enemy fire. But in 2010, Bee was not so lucky. During the battle of Marjah, Bee along with half his squad was wounded by an IED. His physical and mental injuries from that moment ultimately forced him to retire from the Corps. As a civilian Bee worked as a Veterans Benefits Advisor counseling Marines and Sailors as they navigated their transition from military to civilian life. Co-author Wills Robinson, a journalist and editor for politics at the DailyMail, helped Bee tell the story behind the moment in that photograph, how he got there, and his struggles with the effects of his time in combat. "The Shot" is a grunt’s eye view of going to war and coming home. defense, marines, national security, military, afghanistan, mental health, tbi no full 42 2796034b-8e86-4a47-842f-0acbc0a47ff0 Costs of War with Stephanie Savell On the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash", host John Sorensen and RCD Contributor John Waters speak with Stephanie Savell, the Co-Director of the Costs of War project at the Watson Institute for International Relations at Brown University. Savell is an anthropologist, who researches militarism, security, and civic engagement in relation to the United States post-9/11 wars. The Costs of War project takes an interdisciplinary approach to ask what are the real total costs of war? Have the post-9/11 conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan improved those nations or left them worse off for the American interventions? What are the combined costs of using the military when you include financing the "military industrial complex," the costs of financing that borrowing,  the long term medical care of veterans, the impact on communities, and all the ripples that 20 years of war sends through a society?

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]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2022 01:20:44 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (Stephanie Savell, John Waters, John Sorensen) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/costs-of-war-H7yt1z6N On the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash", host John Sorensen and RCD Contributor John Waters speak with Stephanie Savell, the Co-Director of the Costs of War project at the Watson Institute for International Relations at Brown University. Savell is an anthropologist, who researches militarism, security, and civic engagement in relation to the United States post-9/11 wars. The Costs of War project takes an interdisciplinary approach to ask what are the real total costs of war? Have the post-9/11 conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan improved those nations or left them worse off for the American interventions? What are the combined costs of using the military when you include financing the "military industrial complex," the costs of financing that borrowing,  the long term medical care of veterans, the impact on communities, and all the ripples that 20 years of war sends through a society?

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]]> Costs of War with Stephanie Savell Stephanie Savell, John Waters, John Sorensen 00:43:10 On the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash", host John Sorensen and RCD Contributor John Waters speak with Stephanie Savell, the Co-Director of the Costs of War project at the Watson Institute for International Relations at Brown University. Savell is an anthropologist, who researches militarism, security, and civic engagement in relation to the United States post-9/11 wars. The Costs of War project takes an interdisciplinary approach to ask what are the real total costs of war? Have the post-9/11 conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan improved those nations or left them worse off for the American interventions? What are the combined costs of using the military when you include financing the "military industrial complex," the costs of financing that borrowing, the long term medical care of veterans, the impact on communities, and all the ripples that 20 years of war sends through a society? On the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash", host John Sorensen and RCD Contributor John Waters speak with Stephanie Savell, the Co-Director of the Costs of War project at the Watson Institute for International Relations at Brown University. Savell is an anthropologist, who researches militarism, security, and civic engagement in relation to the United States post-9/11 wars. The Costs of War project takes an interdisciplinary approach to ask what are the real total costs of war? Have the post-9/11 conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan improved those nations or left them worse off for the American interventions? What are the combined costs of using the military when you include financing the "military industrial complex," the costs of financing that borrowing, the long term medical care of veterans, the impact on communities, and all the ripples that 20 years of war sends through a society? defense, national security, veterans, military, afghanistan no full 41 cbd7b4fe-340c-414c-ba00-282e2295851e Jason Kander “Invisible Storm: A Soldier’s Memoir of Politics and PTSD” On today's episode of the RealClearDefense Podcast "Hot Wash" host John Sorensen and RCD contributor Todd Carney, speak with Jason Kander, veteran, politician and most recently author of “Invisible Storm: A Soldier’s Memoir of Politics and PTSD” 

In 2006, Kander served as a military intelligence officer in Afghanistan for the Army Reserve. After returning to civilian life, Kander entered politics serving in his home state of Missouri’s House of Representatives in 2008, and then in 2012 as the Missouri Secretary of State. In 2016 he ran for Missouri’s Senate seat, narrowly losing to Republican Roy Blunt by a small margin in a state where President Trump beat Hillary Clinton by more than 18 points. He became a rising star in the Democratic party with speculation about a presidential run. In 2018 he ran for mayor of Kansas City, but in a dramatic turn dropped out of the race citing symptoms of PTSD and depression.

Currently, he co-Hosts with Ravi Gupta the progressive political podcast Majority 54. And is the president of national expansion at Veterans Community Project, a non-profit supporting homeless veterans.

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]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2022 17:52:57 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (John Sorensen, Jason Kander, Todd Carney) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/jason-kander-_xYLIZGL On today's episode of the RealClearDefense Podcast "Hot Wash" host John Sorensen and RCD contributor Todd Carney, speak with Jason Kander, veteran, politician and most recently author of “Invisible Storm: A Soldier’s Memoir of Politics and PTSD” 

In 2006, Kander served as a military intelligence officer in Afghanistan for the Army Reserve. After returning to civilian life, Kander entered politics serving in his home state of Missouri’s House of Representatives in 2008, and then in 2012 as the Missouri Secretary of State. In 2016 he ran for Missouri’s Senate seat, narrowly losing to Republican Roy Blunt by a small margin in a state where President Trump beat Hillary Clinton by more than 18 points. He became a rising star in the Democratic party with speculation about a presidential run. In 2018 he ran for mayor of Kansas City, but in a dramatic turn dropped out of the race citing symptoms of PTSD and depression.

Currently, he co-Hosts with Ravi Gupta the progressive political podcast Majority 54. And is the president of national expansion at Veterans Community Project, a non-profit supporting homeless veterans.

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]]> Jason Kander “Invisible Storm: A Soldier’s Memoir of Politics and PTSD” John Sorensen, Jason Kander, Todd Carney 00:40:38 On today's episode of the RealClearDefense Podcast "Hot Wash" host John Sorensen and RCD contributor Todd Carney, speak with Jason Kander, veteran, politician and most recently author of “Invisible Storm: A Soldier’s Memoir of Politics and PTSD” In 2006, Kander served as a military intelligence officer in Afghanistan for the Army Reserve. After returning to civilian life, Kander entered politics serving in his home state of Missouri’s House of Representatives in 2008, and then in 2012 as the Missouri Secretary of State. In 2016 he ran for Missouri’s Senate seat, narrowly losing to Republican Roy Blunt by a small margin in a state where President Trump beat Hillary Clinton by more than 18 points. He became a rising star in the Democratic party with speculation about a presidential run. In 2018 he ran for mayor of Kansas City, but in a dramatic turn dropped out of the race citing symptoms of PTSD and depression. Currently, he co-Hosts with Ravi Gupta the progressive political podcast Majority 54. And is the president of national expansion at Veterans Community Project, a non-profit supporting homeless veterans. On today's episode of the RealClearDefense Podcast "Hot Wash" host John Sorensen and RCD contributor Todd Carney, speak with Jason Kander, veteran, politician and most recently author of “Invisible Storm: A Soldier’s Memoir of Politics and PTSD” In 2006, Kander served as a military intelligence officer in Afghanistan for the Army Reserve. After returning to civilian life, Kander entered politics serving in his home state of Missouri’s House of Representatives in 2008, and then in 2012 as the Missouri Secretary of State. In 2016 he ran for Missouri’s Senate seat, narrowly losing to Republican Roy Blunt by a small margin in a state where President Trump beat Hillary Clinton by more than 18 points. He became a rising star in the Democratic party with speculation about a presidential run. In 2018 he ran for mayor of Kansas City, but in a dramatic turn dropped out of the race citing symptoms of PTSD and depression. Currently, he co-Hosts with Ravi Gupta the progressive political podcast Majority 54. And is the president of national expansion at Veterans Community Project, a non-profit supporting homeless veterans. defense, national security, military, va, afghanistan, ptsd, mental health, veterans' administration no full 40 908e3356-b17a-45cf-be4a-4e8d92803b78 Escape From Kabul On today's RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash," host John Sorensen and RCD Editor David Craig, talk with Jamie Roberts, the director of a new documentary on HBO/Max “Escape From Kabul” about the chaotic evacuation of civilians from Afghanistan in August of last year. The documentary uses never before seen archival footage and interviews with participants and eyewitnesses from the Marines on the ground to the Taliban forces who took over the city. Roberts is also the director of “Four Hours at the Capitol” about the January 6 riot. 

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]]> Thu, 6 Oct 2022 20:09:27 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (John Sorensen, Jamie Roberts, David Craig) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/escape-from-kabul-npLFFbtp On today's RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash," host John Sorensen and RCD Editor David Craig, talk with Jamie Roberts, the director of a new documentary on HBO/Max “Escape From Kabul” about the chaotic evacuation of civilians from Afghanistan in August of last year. The documentary uses never before seen archival footage and interviews with participants and eyewitnesses from the Marines on the ground to the Taliban forces who took over the city. Roberts is also the director of “Four Hours at the Capitol” about the January 6 riot. 

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]]> Escape From Kabul John Sorensen, Jamie Roberts, David Craig 00:34:06 On today's RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash," host John Sorensen and RCD Editor David Craig, talk with Jamie Roberts, the director of a new documentary on HBO/Max “Escape From Kabul” about the chaotic evacuation of civilians from Afghanistan in August of last year. The documentary uses never before seen archival footage and interviews with participants and eyewitnesses from the Marines on the ground to the Taliban forces who took over the city. Roberts is also the director of “Four Hours at the Capitol” about the January 6 riot. On today's RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash," host John Sorensen and RCD Editor David Craig, talk with Jamie Roberts, the director of a new documentary on HBO/Max “Escape From Kabul” about the chaotic evacuation of civilians from Afghanistan in August of last year. The documentary uses never before seen archival footage and interviews with participants and eyewitnesses from the Marines on the ground to the Taliban forces who took over the city. Roberts is also the director of “Four Hours at the Capitol” about the January 6 riot. defense, marines, national security, military, afghanistan, withdrawal no full 39 89cbdfe1-b288-40c7-8899-805e3d0de81d Stuart Scheller, "Crisis of Command" Today on the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash” RCD editor David Craig, contributor John Waters, and host John Sorensen speak with retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Scheller, about holding the political and military leadership accountable for the chaotic withdrawal and ultimate Taliban victory in Afghanistan. Scheller, an infantry officer who in part became well known for viral videos on Facebook in which he criticized command for the pull out, is now the author of a new memoir looking at his 17 years in the corps, Crisis of Command: How We Lost Trust and Confidence in America’s Generals and Politicians. Can there be accountability for the failures in Afghanistan?

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]]> Wed, 21 Sep 2022 17:30:14 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (Stuart Scheller, David Craig, John Sorensen, John Waters) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/stuart-scheller-crisis-of-command-MZ1oV70w Today on the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash” RCD editor David Craig, contributor John Waters, and host John Sorensen speak with retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Scheller, about holding the political and military leadership accountable for the chaotic withdrawal and ultimate Taliban victory in Afghanistan. Scheller, an infantry officer who in part became well known for viral videos on Facebook in which he criticized command for the pull out, is now the author of a new memoir looking at his 17 years in the corps, Crisis of Command: How We Lost Trust and Confidence in America’s Generals and Politicians. Can there be accountability for the failures in Afghanistan?

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]]> Stuart Scheller, "Crisis of Command" Stuart Scheller, David Craig, John Sorensen, John Waters 00:41:12 Today on the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash” RCD editor David Craig, contributor John Waters, and host John Sorensen speak with retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Scheller, about holding the political and military leadership accountable for the chaotic withdrawal and ultimate Taliban victory after 20 years of fighting in Afghanistan. Scheller, an infantry officer who in part became well known for viral videos on Facebook in which he criticized command for the pull out, is now the author of a new memoir looking at his 17 years in the corps, Crisis of Command: How We Lost Trust and Confidence in America’s Generals and Politicians. Can there be accountability for the failures in Afghanistan? Today on the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash” RCD editor David Craig, contributor John Waters, and host John Sorensen speak with retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Scheller, about holding the political and military leadership accountable for the chaotic withdrawal and ultimate Taliban victory after 20 years of fighting in Afghanistan. Scheller, an infantry officer who in part became well known for viral videos on Facebook in which he criticized command for the pull out, is now the author of a new memoir looking at his 17 years in the corps, Crisis of Command: How We Lost Trust and Confidence in America’s Generals and Politicians. Can there be accountability for the failures in Afghanistan? defense, marines, national security, military, afghanistan no full 38 00f53d91-6340-4d40-b7b4-74540e061b5e Andrew Milburn of The Mozart Group: The War for Ukraine Fri, 16 Sep 2022 20:24:50 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (Andew Milburn, John Sorensen) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/andrew-milburn-of-the-mozart-group-the-war-for-ukraine-N4fhpkzI Andrew Milburn of The Mozart Group: The War for Ukraine Andew Milburn, John Sorensen 00:43:12 On this edition of the RealClear Defense podcast Hotwash, John Sorensen hosts retired Marine Colonel Andrew Milburn, Founder and CEO of the Mozart Group, an organization that is training Ukrainian frontline units in the war against Russian occupation. Milburn retired from the Marine Corps as a colonel in 2019. His last position in uniform was as deputy commander of Special Operations Command Central, and prior to that, commanding officer of the Marine Raider Regiment and Combined Special Operations Task Force–Iraq. On this edition of the RealClear Defense podcast Hotwash, John Sorensen hosts retired Marine Colonel Andrew Milburn, Founder and CEO of the Mozart Group, an organization that is training Ukrainian frontline units in the war against Russian occupation. Milburn retired from the Marine Corps as a colonel in 2019. His last position in uniform was as deputy commander of Special Operations Command Central, and prior to that, commanding officer of the Marine Raider Regiment and Combined Special Operations Task Force–Iraq. mozart group, realclear defense, ukraine, andrew milburn no full 37 dd0d9d13-619a-4cea-a37d-48699de48038 Writer/Director Abi Damaris Corbin Discusses Her New Film "Breaking," a Portrait of a Veteran at the Breaking Point Wed, 24 Aug 2022 14:48:36 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (Abi Damaris Corbin, John Waters, David Craig) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/writer-director-abi-damaris-corbin-discusses-her-new-film-breaking-a-portrait-of-a-veteran-at-the-breaking-point-c6kDJWgM Writer/Director Abi Damaris Corbin Discusses Her New Film "Breaking," a Portrait of a Veteran at the Breaking Point Abi Damaris Corbin, John Waters, David Craig 00:26:04 Writer/Director Abi Damaris Corbin discusses her new film, "Breaking," based on the real-life story of the late Brian Brown-Easley, a former Marine Corps veteran who robbed a Wells Fargo Bank with a bomb threat in 2017. Writer/Director Abi Damaris Corbin discusses her new film, "Breaking," based on the real-life story of the late Brian Brown-Easley, a former Marine Corps veteran who robbed a Wells Fargo Bank with a bomb threat in 2017. abi damaris corbin, hotwash, realclear defense, breaking, veterans affairs no full 36 0aee0fed-eb1f-4964-b735-c71ea4459f7d The War Against the Islamic State with Michael Gordon RealClearDefense Contributor John Waters and "Hot Wash" host John Sorensen speak with Michael Gordon national security correspondent at the Wall Street Journal, about his new book “Degrade and Destroy: The Inside Story of the War Against the Islamic State, From Barack Obama to Donald Trump.” 

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]]> Thu, 4 Aug 2022 16:19:42 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (Michael Gordon, John Sorensen, John Waters) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/islamic-state-w-michael-gordon-FvDKEZ8N RealClearDefense Contributor John Waters and "Hot Wash" host John Sorensen speak with Michael Gordon national security correspondent at the Wall Street Journal, about his new book “Degrade and Destroy: The Inside Story of the War Against the Islamic State, From Barack Obama to Donald Trump.” 

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]]> The War Against the Islamic State with Michael Gordon Michael Gordon, John Sorensen, John Waters 00:49:38 RealClearDefense Contributor John Waters and "Hot Wash" host John Sorensen speak with Michael Gordon national security correspondent at the Wall Street Journal, about his new book “Degrade and Destroy: The Inside Story of the War Against the Islamic State, From Barack Obama to Donald Trump.” RealClearDefense Contributor John Waters and "Hot Wash" host John Sorensen speak with Michael Gordon national security correspondent at the Wall Street Journal, about his new book “Degrade and Destroy: The Inside Story of the War Against the Islamic State, From Barack Obama to Donald Trump.” defense, islamic state, national security, military, isil, intelligence, kurds, terrorism no full 35 ea264a7d-4018-4dc8-ba87-30565dfa838e Who Killed Lt VanDorn This week a look at the documentary, “Who Killed Lt. VanDorn?”

In a January 2014 training exercise off the coast of Virginia, pilot Lt. Wes VanDorn, his co-pilot Lt. Sean Snyder, and Petty Officer 3rd Class Brian Collins died when VanDorn’s MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter caught fire and crashed into the frigid Atlantic. The MH-53E is the Navy’s largest, oldest, and most deadly aircraft.

Today, we speak with Zach Stauffer, director of the feature documentary, “Who Killed Lt. VanDorn?” which explores Wes’s story and the investigation into why this aging aircraft with a known deadly track record continues to fly.

We are also joined by Wes’ widow Nicole VanDorn whose efforts helped spur the inquiry into the institutional failings that led to her husband’s death, and by Chris Humme, Navy mechanic and aircraft maintainer on the MH-53E.

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]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2022 16:36:02 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (John Waters, John Sorensen, Nicole VanDorn, Zach Stauffer, Chris Humme) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/who-killed-lt-vandorn-rpyLAlMD This week a look at the documentary, “Who Killed Lt. VanDorn?”

In a January 2014 training exercise off the coast of Virginia, pilot Lt. Wes VanDorn, his co-pilot Lt. Sean Snyder, and Petty Officer 3rd Class Brian Collins died when VanDorn’s MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter caught fire and crashed into the frigid Atlantic. The MH-53E is the Navy’s largest, oldest, and most deadly aircraft.

Today, we speak with Zach Stauffer, director of the feature documentary, “Who Killed Lt. VanDorn?” which explores Wes’s story and the investigation into why this aging aircraft with a known deadly track record continues to fly.

We are also joined by Wes’ widow Nicole VanDorn whose efforts helped spur the inquiry into the institutional failings that led to her husband’s death, and by Chris Humme, Navy mechanic and aircraft maintainer on the MH-53E.

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]]> Who Killed Lt VanDorn John Waters, John Sorensen, Nicole VanDorn, Zach Stauffer, Chris Humme 00:42:38 This week a look at the documentary, “Who Killed Lt. VanDorn?” In a January 2014 training exercise off the coast of Virginia, pilot Lt. Wes VanDorn, his co-pilot Lt. Sean Snyder, and Petty Officer 3rd Class Brian Collins died when VanDorn’s MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter caught fire and crashed into the frigid Atlantic. The MH-53E is the Navy’s largest, oldest, and most deadly aircraft. Today, we speak with Zach Stauffer, director of the feature documentary, “Who Killed Lt. VanDorn?” which explores Wes’s story and the investigation into why this aging aircraft with a known deadly track record continues to fly. We are also joined by Wes’ widow Nicole VanDorn whose efforts helped spur the inquiry into the institutional failings that led to her husband’s death, and by Chris Humme, Navy mechanic and aircraft maintainer on the MH-53E. This week a look at the documentary, “Who Killed Lt. VanDorn?” In a January 2014 training exercise off the coast of Virginia, pilot Lt. Wes VanDorn, his co-pilot Lt. Sean Snyder, and Petty Officer 3rd Class Brian Collins died when VanDorn’s MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter caught fire and crashed into the frigid Atlantic. The MH-53E is the Navy’s largest, oldest, and most deadly aircraft. Today, we speak with Zach Stauffer, director of the feature documentary, “Who Killed Lt. VanDorn?” which explores Wes’s story and the investigation into why this aging aircraft with a known deadly track record continues to fly. We are also joined by Wes’ widow Nicole VanDorn whose efforts helped spur the inquiry into the institutional failings that led to her husband’s death, and by Chris Humme, Navy mechanic and aircraft maintainer on the MH-53E. defense, national security, military, navy, mh-53e, intelligence, dod, crash no full 34 e22f509c-3183-41ad-8911-eb4156adc2c7 A Few Bad Men with Fred Galvin Today on the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash", host John Sorensen and RCD contributor John Waters talk to Retired Marine Major Fred Galvin about his new book, “A Few Bad Men: The True Story of US Marines Ambushed in Afghanistan and Betrayed in America.”

Galvin enlisted in the Marine Corps as a 17-year-old and quickly deployed to combat in the Persian Gulf. A few years later, he commissioned as a Marine officer and served with elite infantry, reconnaissance, and force reconnaissance units. In early 2007, Maj. Galvin deployed to eastern Afghanistan to lead the first Marine Special Operations (MARSOC) task force in combat. Shortly after deploying, Galvin and his men found themselves in an ambush along Highway 1 in Bati Kot. Before they had even returned to their base, accusations of killing civilians rocketed through the media. Galvin was removed from command and faced a Court of Inquiry, the first for the Marines in 65 years. Ultimately cleared of all accusations, Galvin’s story touches on the complicated and sometimes adversarial relationship between the Marine Corps and its special operations units. 

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]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2022 16:22:05 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (John Waters, John Sorensen, Fred Galvin) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/a-few-bad-men-with-fred-galvin-B49nG9Iq Today on the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash", host John Sorensen and RCD contributor John Waters talk to Retired Marine Major Fred Galvin about his new book, “A Few Bad Men: The True Story of US Marines Ambushed in Afghanistan and Betrayed in America.”

Galvin enlisted in the Marine Corps as a 17-year-old and quickly deployed to combat in the Persian Gulf. A few years later, he commissioned as a Marine officer and served with elite infantry, reconnaissance, and force reconnaissance units. In early 2007, Maj. Galvin deployed to eastern Afghanistan to lead the first Marine Special Operations (MARSOC) task force in combat. Shortly after deploying, Galvin and his men found themselves in an ambush along Highway 1 in Bati Kot. Before they had even returned to their base, accusations of killing civilians rocketed through the media. Galvin was removed from command and faced a Court of Inquiry, the first for the Marines in 65 years. Ultimately cleared of all accusations, Galvin’s story touches on the complicated and sometimes adversarial relationship between the Marine Corps and its special operations units. 

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]]> A Few Bad Men with Fred Galvin John Waters, John Sorensen, Fred Galvin 01:05:10 Today on the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash", host John Sorensen and RCD contributor John Waters talk to Retired Marine Major Fred Galvin about his new book, “A Few Bad Men: The True Story of US Marines Ambushed in Afghanistan and Betrayed in America.” Galvin enlisted in the Marine Corps as a 17-year-old and quickly deployed to combat in the Persian Gulf. A few years later, he commissioned as a Marine officer and served with elite infantry, reconnaissance, and force reconnaissance units. In early 2007, Maj. Galvin deployed to eastern Afghanistan to lead the first Marine Special Operations (MARSOC) task force in combat. Shortly after deploying, Galvin and his men found themselves in an ambush along Highway 1 in Bati Kot. Before they had even returned to their base, accusations of killing civilians rocketed through the media. Galvin was removed from command and faced a Court of Inquiry, the first for the Marines in 65 years. Ultimately cleared of all accusations, Galvin’s story touches on the complicated and sometimes adversarial relationship between the Marine Corps and its special operations units. Today on the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash", host John Sorensen and RCD contributor John Waters talk to Retired Marine Major Fred Galvin about his new book, “A Few Bad Men: The True Story of US Marines Ambushed in Afghanistan and Betrayed in America.” Galvin enlisted in the Marine Corps as a 17-year-old and quickly deployed to combat in the Persian Gulf. A few years later, he commissioned as a Marine officer and served with elite infantry, reconnaissance, and force reconnaissance units. In early 2007, Maj. Galvin deployed to eastern Afghanistan to lead the first Marine Special Operations (MARSOC) task force in combat. Shortly after deploying, Galvin and his men found themselves in an ambush along Highway 1 in Bati Kot. Before they had even returned to their base, accusations of killing civilians rocketed through the media. Galvin was removed from command and faced a Court of Inquiry, the first for the Marines in 65 years. Ultimately cleared of all accusations, Galvin’s story touches on the complicated and sometimes adversarial relationship between the Marine Corps and its special operations units. defense, marsoc, national security, special operations, military, afghanistan, intelligence no full 33 0fe87357-b0f9-4faa-be66-044d017f244c To Risk It All w Adm James Stavridis On today’s RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash", RCD Editor David Craig and Contributor John Waters speak with retired four-star Admiral James Stavridis about his new book, “To Risk It all: Nine Conflicts and the Crucible of Decision.” It's a gripping collection of stories of Naval heroes demonstrating how to make decisions under pressure. As much a book about leadership as it is naval history, Stavridis' profiles demonstrate key elements of successful decision making regardless of the arena.

During his more than 30 years in the US Navy, Stavridis served as Supreme Allied Commander at NATO, as well as commander of a destroyer squadron, and an aircraft carrier battle group in combat. He also holds a PhD from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, where he recently served as dean. He is currently the Vice Chair for Global Affairs at the Carlyle Group and the Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Rockefeller Foundation. 

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]]> Tue, 7 Jun 2022 16:47:38 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (John Waters, David Craig) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/to-risk-it-all-w-adm-james-stavridis-Dfrex4ms On today’s RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash", RCD Editor David Craig and Contributor John Waters speak with retired four-star Admiral James Stavridis about his new book, “To Risk It all: Nine Conflicts and the Crucible of Decision.” It's a gripping collection of stories of Naval heroes demonstrating how to make decisions under pressure. As much a book about leadership as it is naval history, Stavridis' profiles demonstrate key elements of successful decision making regardless of the arena.

During his more than 30 years in the US Navy, Stavridis served as Supreme Allied Commander at NATO, as well as commander of a destroyer squadron, and an aircraft carrier battle group in combat. He also holds a PhD from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, where he recently served as dean. He is currently the Vice Chair for Global Affairs at the Carlyle Group and the Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Rockefeller Foundation. 

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]]> To Risk It All w Adm James Stavridis John Waters, David Craig 00:42:28 On today’s RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash", RCD Editor David Craig and Contributor John Waters speak with retired four-star Admiral James Stavridis about his new book, “To Risk It all: Nine Conflicts and the Crucible of Decision.” It's a gripping collection of stories of Naval heroes demonstrating how to make decisions under pressure. As much a book about leadership as it is naval history, Stavridis' profiles demonstrate key elements of successful decision making regardless of the arena. During his more than 30 years in the US Navy, Stavridis served as Supreme Allied Commander at NATO, as well as commander of a destroyer squadron, and an aircraft carrier battle group in combat. He also holds a PhD from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, where he recently served as dean. He is currently the Vice Chair for Global Affairs at the Carlyle Group and the Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Rockefeller Foundation. On today’s RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash", RCD Editor David Craig and Contributor John Waters speak with retired four-star Admiral James Stavridis about his new book, “To Risk It all: Nine Conflicts and the Crucible of Decision.” It's a gripping collection of stories of Naval heroes demonstrating how to make decisions under pressure. As much a book about leadership as it is naval history, Stavridis' profiles demonstrate key elements of successful decision making regardless of the arena. During his more than 30 years in the US Navy, Stavridis served as Supreme Allied Commander at NATO, as well as commander of a destroyer squadron, and an aircraft carrier battle group in combat. He also holds a PhD from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, where he recently served as dean. He is currently the Vice Chair for Global Affairs at the Carlyle Group and the Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Rockefeller Foundation. defense, history, risk, leadership, military, navy, dorie miller no full 32 60fe7b91-b6bc-4872-8091-723ce5a20dd9 The Tech War w China: Daniel Goure Today on the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash", RCD Editor David Craig looks at competing with China’s military on the technology front. The US military has long enjoyed dominance in its ability to leverage connected communications and data for its warfighters, but peer competitors like China could challenge the US in crucial areas like advanced computing and Artificial Intelligence. The Defense Department’sJoint All-Domain Command and Control project, or JADC2 is an ambitious attempt to integrate data, sensors, weapon platforms, and communication across all services and domains. The number of unique devices and protocols that need to be connected is staggering. What will it take to create a “Network of Networks?” And will it help win the Tech War with China?

To find out we are joined by Daniel Goure, Senior Vice President with the Lexington Institute. He served as the director of the Office of Strategic Competitiveness in the Office of the Secretary of Defense and most recently is the author of an article for 1945, “The Undeclared US-China Technology War.”

Daniel Goure's article The Undeclared US China Technology War

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]]> Mon, 2 May 2022 18:48:56 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (Daniel Goure, David Craig, John Sorensen) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/the-tech-war-w-china-daniel-goure-k_egC3cJ Today on the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash", RCD Editor David Craig looks at competing with China’s military on the technology front. The US military has long enjoyed dominance in its ability to leverage connected communications and data for its warfighters, but peer competitors like China could challenge the US in crucial areas like advanced computing and Artificial Intelligence. The Defense Department’sJoint All-Domain Command and Control project, or JADC2 is an ambitious attempt to integrate data, sensors, weapon platforms, and communication across all services and domains. The number of unique devices and protocols that need to be connected is staggering. What will it take to create a “Network of Networks?” And will it help win the Tech War with China?

To find out we are joined by Daniel Goure, Senior Vice President with the Lexington Institute. He served as the director of the Office of Strategic Competitiveness in the Office of the Secretary of Defense and most recently is the author of an article for 1945, “The Undeclared US-China Technology War.”

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]]> The Tech War w China: Daniel Goure Daniel Goure, David Craig, John Sorensen 00:29:57 Today on the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash", RCD Editor David Craig looks at competing with China’s military on the technology front. The US military has long enjoyed dominance in its ability to leverage connected communications and data for its warfighters, but peer competitors like China could challenge the US in crucial areas like advanced computing and Artificial Intelligence. The Defense Department’s Joint All-Domain Command and Control project, or JADC2 is an ambitious attempt to integrate data, sensors, weapon platforms, and communication across all services and domains. The number of unique devices and protocols that need to be connected is staggering. What will it take to create a “Network of Networks?” And will it help win the Tech War with China? To find out we are joined by Daniel Goure, Senior Vice President with the Lexington Institute. He served as the director of the Office of Strategic Competitiveness in the Office of the Secretary of Defense and most recently is the author of an article for 1945, “The Undeclared US-China Technology War.” Today on the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash", RCD Editor David Craig looks at competing with China’s military on the technology front. The US military has long enjoyed dominance in its ability to leverage connected communications and data for its warfighters, but peer competitors like China could challenge the US in crucial areas like advanced computing and Artificial Intelligence. The Defense Department’s Joint All-Domain Command and Control project, or JADC2 is an ambitious attempt to integrate data, sensors, weapon platforms, and communication across all services and domains. The number of unique devices and protocols that need to be connected is staggering. What will it take to create a “Network of Networks?” And will it help win the Tech War with China? To find out we are joined by Daniel Goure, Senior Vice President with the Lexington Institute. He served as the director of the Office of Strategic Competitiveness in the Office of the Secretary of Defense and most recently is the author of an article for 1945, “The Undeclared US-China Technology War.” defense, technology, national security, military, china, intelligence, jadc2 no full 31 d20e3b7e-0789-4e82-9821-3cc9805093c2 Cyber and the Laws of War in Ukraine On the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash”, RealClearDefense editor David Craig speaks with retired Army Colonel and former General Counsel at US Cyber Command about Cyber and the Russian war in Ukraine. Corn is also a professor at the American University Washington College of Law's Tech, Law and Security program. What are the implications for the law of war, and how cyber might provoke larger NATO involvement in the war?

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]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2022 15:30:12 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (David Craig, Gary Corn) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/cyber-and-the-laws-of-war-in-ukraine-WVxP8soc On the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash”, RealClearDefense editor David Craig speaks with retired Army Colonel and former General Counsel at US Cyber Command about Cyber and the Russian war in Ukraine. Corn is also a professor at the American University Washington College of Law's Tech, Law and Security program. What are the implications for the law of war, and how cyber might provoke larger NATO involvement in the war?

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]]> Cyber and the Laws of War in Ukraine David Craig, Gary Corn 00:36:34 On the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash,” RealClearDefense editor David Craig speaks with retired Army Colonel and former General Counsel at US Cyber Command Gary COrn about Cyber and the Russian war in Ukraine. What are the implications for the law of war, and how cyber might provoke larger NATO involvement in the war? On the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash,” RealClearDefense editor David Craig speaks with retired Army Colonel and former General Counsel at US Cyber Command Gary COrn about Cyber and the Russian war in Ukraine. What are the implications for the law of war, and how cyber might provoke larger NATO involvement in the war? russia, defense, national security, military, law, intelligence, ukraine, cyber no full 30 6c0e5d85-032a-4377-8be6-1fb6d90d6bc3 Controversy at SEAL Team Six with Matthew Cole Today on the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash," host John Sorensen and RCD contributor John Waters speak with Matthew Cole about his new book, “Code Over Country: The Tragedy and Corruption of SEAL Team 6." Cole is an investigative journalist at ‘The Intercept’ and has covered national security since 2005, traveling extensively in Afghanistan, Pakistan and the Middle East to cover American conflicts and U.S. intelligence operations. 

In the book Cole details a long history of alleged wrongdoing including war crimes by members of the Navy’s SEAL Team Six and efforts to cover-up that behavior demonstrating a fundamental flaw in the Unit’s culture. 

Officially designated Naval Special Warfare Development Group or DEVGRU, everyone knows them as SEAL Team 6, and they are far from secret, spawning a whole genre of tell all books by former members, and fictionalized accounts of dramatic missions portrayed in films and television. Has public hero worship and the military’s extensive reliance on these highly skilled operators over the past two decades allowed them to be largely immune to oversight, obeying a different set of rules? Is there a problem with SEAL team culture? 

Code Over Country: The Tragedy and Corruption of SEAL Team Six  at Amazon.com

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]]> Wed, 16 Mar 2022 15:59:14 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (John Waters, John Sorensen, Matthew Cole) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/seal-team-6-with-matthew-cole-vmf6a_LP Today on the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash," host John Sorensen and RCD contributor John Waters speak with Matthew Cole about his new book, “Code Over Country: The Tragedy and Corruption of SEAL Team 6." Cole is an investigative journalist at ‘The Intercept’ and has covered national security since 2005, traveling extensively in Afghanistan, Pakistan and the Middle East to cover American conflicts and U.S. intelligence operations. 

In the book Cole details a long history of alleged wrongdoing including war crimes by members of the Navy’s SEAL Team Six and efforts to cover-up that behavior demonstrating a fundamental flaw in the Unit’s culture. 

Officially designated Naval Special Warfare Development Group or DEVGRU, everyone knows them as SEAL Team 6, and they are far from secret, spawning a whole genre of tell all books by former members, and fictionalized accounts of dramatic missions portrayed in films and television. Has public hero worship and the military’s extensive reliance on these highly skilled operators over the past two decades allowed them to be largely immune to oversight, obeying a different set of rules? Is there a problem with SEAL team culture? 

Code Over Country: The Tragedy and Corruption of SEAL Team Six  at Amazon.com

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]]> Controversy at SEAL Team Six with Matthew Cole John Waters, John Sorensen, Matthew Cole 00:39:51 Investigative journalist and author Matthew Cole joins "Hot Wash" to discuss his new book, “Code Over Country: The Tragedy and Corruption of SEAL Team 6”. In the book Cole details a long history of alleged wrongdoing including war crimes by members of the Navy’s SEAL Team Six and efforts to cover-up that behavior demonstrating a fundamental flaw in the Unit’s culture. Has public hero worship and the military’s extensive reliance on these highly skilled operators over the past two decades allowed them to be largely immune to oversight, obeying a different set of rules? Is there a problem with SEAL team culture? Investigative journalist and author Matthew Cole joins "Hot Wash" to discuss his new book, “Code Over Country: The Tragedy and Corruption of SEAL Team 6”. In the book Cole details a long history of alleged wrongdoing including war crimes by members of the Navy’s SEAL Team Six and efforts to cover-up that behavior demonstrating a fundamental flaw in the Unit’s culture. Has public hero worship and the military’s extensive reliance on these highly skilled operators over the past two decades allowed them to be largely immune to oversight, obeying a different set of rules? Is there a problem with SEAL team culture? defense, socom, seal, national security, military, navy, intelligence, special forces no full 29 f71c48bc-6348-4e5a-8a06-f80eb3490f78 WMD in Ukraine Today on the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash", host John Sorensen and RCD Editor David Craig continue coverage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine by speaking to David Lasseter, former Deputy Assitant Secretary of Defense for Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction and a visiting Fellow at the National Security Institute. He is also recently the author of an article on RealClearDefense, “Putin’s Disinformation & Opportunity: Weapons of Mass Destruction.” 

Putin has put Russia's nuclear forces on alert, but are chemical and biological weapons more likely threats in Ukraine? How does Putin’s history of using disinformation affect calculations calculations of possible escalations?

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]]> Thu, 3 Mar 2022 19:21:25 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (David Craig, John Sorensen, David Lasseter) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/wmd-in-ukraine-gWpFj4dR Today on the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash", host John Sorensen and RCD Editor David Craig continue coverage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine by speaking to David Lasseter, former Deputy Assitant Secretary of Defense for Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction and a visiting Fellow at the National Security Institute. He is also recently the author of an article on RealClearDefense, “Putin’s Disinformation & Opportunity: Weapons of Mass Destruction.” 

Putin has put Russia's nuclear forces on alert, but are chemical and biological weapons more likely threats in Ukraine? How does Putin’s history of using disinformation affect calculations calculations of possible escalations?

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]]> WMD in Ukraine David Craig, John Sorensen, David Lasseter 00:29:45 Today on the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash", host John Sorensen and RCD Editor David Craig continue coverage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine by speaking to David Lasseter, former Deputy Assitant Secretary of Defense for Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction and a visiting Fellow at the National Security Institute. He is also recently the author of an article on RealClearDefense, “Putin’s Disinformation & Opportunity: Weapons of Mass Destruction.” Putin has put Russia's nuclear forces on alert, but are chemical and biological weapons more likely threats in Ukraine? How does Putin’s history of using disinformation affect calculations of possible escalations? Today on the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash", host John Sorensen and RCD Editor David Craig continue coverage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine by speaking to David Lasseter, former Deputy Assitant Secretary of Defense for Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction and a visiting Fellow at the National Security Institute. He is also recently the author of an article on RealClearDefense, “Putin’s Disinformation & Opportunity: Weapons of Mass Destruction.” Putin has put Russia's nuclear forces on alert, but are chemical and biological weapons more likely threats in Ukraine? How does Putin’s history of using disinformation affect calculations of possible escalations? russia, defense, nuclear, national security, military, intelligence, wmd, ukraine, biological warfare, chemical warfare no full 28 00df19ff-b83d-461e-9bdb-58d4070beb77 The Will to Fight in Ukraine with Ben Connable On the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash”, in light of what appears to be a full scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia, the largest conventional conflict in Europe since WWII, we’ve asked Ben Connable to return to update us on his views of this rapidly evolving situation, and to discuss his recent commentary on RealClearDefense “Will the Ukrainians Fight?”

RealClearDefense editor David Craig speaks with Dr. Ben Connable, a retired Marine Corps intelligence officer, a senior nonresident fellow at the Atlantic Council, and adjunct professor of security studies at Georgetown University.

Read Ben Connable's article "Will the Ukrainians Fight?" on RealClearDefense.com

 

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]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2022 23:19:48 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (David Craig, Ben Connable) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/the-will-to-fight-in-ukraine-with-ben-connable-RU_Wowfc On the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash”, in light of what appears to be a full scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia, the largest conventional conflict in Europe since WWII, we’ve asked Ben Connable to return to update us on his views of this rapidly evolving situation, and to discuss his recent commentary on RealClearDefense “Will the Ukrainians Fight?”

RealClearDefense editor David Craig speaks with Dr. Ben Connable, a retired Marine Corps intelligence officer, a senior nonresident fellow at the Atlantic Council, and adjunct professor of security studies at Georgetown University.

Read Ben Connable's article "Will the Ukrainians Fight?" on RealClearDefense.com

 

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]]> The Will to Fight in Ukraine with Ben Connable David Craig, Ben Connable 00:25:23 On the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash”, in light of what appears to be a full scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia, the largest conventional conflict in Europe since WWII, we’ve asked Ben Connable to return to update us on his views of this rapidly evolving situation, and to discuss his recent commentary on RealClearDefense “Will the Ukrainians Fight?” RealClearDefense editor David Craig speaks with Dr. Ben Connable, a retired Marine Corps intelligence officer, a senior nonresident fellow at the Atlantic Council, and adjunct professor of security studies at Georgetown University. On the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash”, in light of what appears to be a full scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia, the largest conventional conflict in Europe since WWII, we’ve asked Ben Connable to return to update us on his views of this rapidly evolving situation, and to discuss his recent commentary on RealClearDefense “Will the Ukrainians Fight?” RealClearDefense editor David Craig speaks with Dr. Ben Connable, a retired Marine Corps intelligence officer, a senior nonresident fellow at the Atlantic Council, and adjunct professor of security studies at Georgetown University. russia, defense, national security, military, invasion, intelligence, donbas, ukraine no full 27 6cf30689-7e3e-4b24-b2da-86af28f36778 Troop-to-Task Analysis of a Russian Invasion of Ukraine with Ben Connable On the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash”, host John Sorensen and RealClearDefense contributor John Waters speak with Dr. Ben Connable, a retired Marine Corps intelligence officer, a senior nonresident fellow at the Atlantic Council, adjunct professor of security studies at Georgetown University. And author of an article for RealClearDefense, “Troop-to-Task: A Russian Invasion of Ukraine.” What would it actually take for Putin to invade and occupy Ukraine and what are the risks for Russia?

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]]> Thu, 17 Feb 2022 04:20:23 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (John Waters, John Sorensen, Ben Connable) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/troop-to-task-analysis-of-a-russian-invasion-of-ukraine-with-ben-connable-L2xigtSg On the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash”, host John Sorensen and RealClearDefense contributor John Waters speak with Dr. Ben Connable, a retired Marine Corps intelligence officer, a senior nonresident fellow at the Atlantic Council, adjunct professor of security studies at Georgetown University. And author of an article for RealClearDefense, “Troop-to-Task: A Russian Invasion of Ukraine.” What would it actually take for Putin to invade and occupy Ukraine and what are the risks for Russia?

Read Ben Connable's article“Troop-to-Task: A Russian Invasion of Ukraine”

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]]> Troop-to-Task Analysis of a Russian Invasion of Ukraine with Ben Connable John Waters, John Sorensen, Ben Connable 00:29:08 On the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash”, host John Sorensen and RealClearDefense contributor John Waters speak with Dr. Ben Connable, a retired Marine Corps intelligence officer, a senior nonresident fellow at the Atlantic Council, adjunct professor of security studies at Georgetown University. And author of an article for RealClearDefense, “Troop-to-Task: A Russian Invasion of Ukraine.” What would it actually take for Putin to invade and occupy Ukraine and what are the risks for Russia? On the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash”, host John Sorensen and RealClearDefense contributor John Waters speak with Dr. Ben Connable, a retired Marine Corps intelligence officer, a senior nonresident fellow at the Atlantic Council, adjunct professor of security studies at Georgetown University. And author of an article for RealClearDefense, “Troop-to-Task: A Russian Invasion of Ukraine.” What would it actually take for Putin to invade and occupy Ukraine and what are the risks for Russia? russia, defense, national security, military, intelligence, ukraine no full 26 7b36b89a-bc4f-4974-b83f-6e4298803f4c First Casualty: The Untold Story of the CIA Mission to Avenge 9/11 In this episode of the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash”, host John Sorensen and RCD contributor John Waters speak with journalist and author Toby Harnden about his new book, “First Casualty: The Untold Story of the CIA Mission to Avenge 9/11.”

Based on original interviews with CIA officers, paramilitary and special forces members of the small team inserted into Afghanistan after 9/11, Harnden tells the riveting story of the amazing individuals who allied with the Northern Alliance to take Mazar-i-Sharif and ultimately topple the Taliban in the early days of the war. It is also the story of the death of Mike Spann, the CIA officer who would become the first American casualty of a 20 year war. 

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]]> Thu, 27 Jan 2022 17:59:25 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (John Waters, Toby Harnden, John Sorensen) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/first-casualty-rVNFoJ_d In this episode of the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash”, host John Sorensen and RCD contributor John Waters speak with journalist and author Toby Harnden about his new book, “First Casualty: The Untold Story of the CIA Mission to Avenge 9/11.”

Based on original interviews with CIA officers, paramilitary and special forces members of the small team inserted into Afghanistan after 9/11, Harnden tells the riveting story of the amazing individuals who allied with the Northern Alliance to take Mazar-i-Sharif and ultimately topple the Taliban in the early days of the war. It is also the story of the death of Mike Spann, the CIA officer who would become the first American casualty of a 20 year war. 

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]]> First Casualty: The Untold Story of the CIA Mission to Avenge 9/11 John Waters, Toby Harnden, John Sorensen 00:31:38 In this episode of the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash”, host John Sorensen and RCD contributor John Waters speak with journalist and author Toby Harnden about his new book, “First Casualty: The Untold Story of the CIA Mission to Avenge 9/11.” Based on original interviews with CIA officers, paramilitary and special forces members of the small team inserted into Afghanistan after 9/11, Harnden tells the riveting story of the amazing individuals who allied with the Northern Alliance to take Mazar-i-Sharif and ultimately topple the Taliban in the early days of the war. It is also the story of the death of Mike Spann, the CIA officer who would become the first American casualty of a 20 year war. In this episode of the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash”, host John Sorensen and RCD contributor John Waters speak with journalist and author Toby Harnden about his new book, “First Casualty: The Untold Story of the CIA Mission to Avenge 9/11.” Based on original interviews with CIA officers, paramilitary and special forces members of the small team inserted into Afghanistan after 9/11, Harnden tells the riveting story of the amazing individuals who allied with the Northern Alliance to take Mazar-i-Sharif and ultimately topple the Taliban in the early days of the war. It is also the story of the death of Mike Spann, the CIA officer who would become the first American casualty of a 20 year war. 9/11, defense, cia, military, afghanistan, northern alliance, mike spann no full 25 3797c957-4e2c-4b64-be4b-145660f59947 Freezing the Defense Budget? with Ret. Maj. Gen. Arnold Punaro Although the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act funding the military passed with bipartisan support, the appropriations bill has not. This puts the entire military and much of the intelligence community under a Continuing Resolution since October 1, freezing new spending, stalling dozens of major programs, and holding spending military-wide to 2021 levels. In a time of rising inflation, the effect is actually a major cut. Now, some members of Congress are proposing extending the Continuing Resolution for up to a year.

What would that mean for defense? Is there a way through the impasse?

To find out we are joined by, Retired Marine Major General Arnold Punaro, CEO at the Punaro Group, a firm specializing in federal budget and market analysis. He is Formerly the Chairman of the National Defense Industrial Associationa member of the Reserve Forces Policy Board, director of National Security Affairs for Senator Sam Nunn, as well as Staff Director of the Senate Armed Services Committee. Before rising to Major General, he served as an Infantry Platoon Commander in Vietnam where he was awarded the Bronze Star for valor and the Purple Heart.

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]]> Fri, 14 Jan 2022 19:40:11 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (Arnold Punaro, John Sorensen, John Waters) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/freezing-the-defense-budget-w-ret-maj-gen-arnold-punaro-dUi73mic Although the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act funding the military passed with bipartisan support, the appropriations bill has not. This puts the entire military and much of the intelligence community under a Continuing Resolution since October 1, freezing new spending, stalling dozens of major programs, and holding spending military-wide to 2021 levels. In a time of rising inflation, the effect is actually a major cut. Now, some members of Congress are proposing extending the Continuing Resolution for up to a year.

What would that mean for defense? Is there a way through the impasse?

To find out we are joined by, Retired Marine Major General Arnold Punaro, CEO at the Punaro Group, a firm specializing in federal budget and market analysis. He is Formerly the Chairman of the National Defense Industrial Associationa member of the Reserve Forces Policy Board, director of National Security Affairs for Senator Sam Nunn, as well as Staff Director of the Senate Armed Services Committee. Before rising to Major General, he served as an Infantry Platoon Commander in Vietnam where he was awarded the Bronze Star for valor and the Purple Heart.

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]]> Freezing the Defense Budget? with Ret. Maj. Gen. Arnold Punaro Arnold Punaro, John Sorensen, John Waters 00:23:19 Although the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act funding the military passed with bipartisan support, the appropriations bill has not. This puts the entire military and much of the intelligence community under a Continuing Resolution since October 1, freezing new spending, stalling dozens of major programs, and holding spending military-wide to 2021 levels. In a time of rising inflation, the effect is actually a major cut. Now, some members of Congress are proposing extending the Continuing Resolution for up to a year. What would that mean for defense? Is there a way through the impasse? To find out we are joined by, Retired Marine Major General Arnold Punaro, CEO at the Punaro Group, a firm specializing in federal budget and market analysis. He is Formerly the Chairman of the National Defense Industrial Associationa member of the Reserve Forces Policy Board, director of National Security Affairs for Senator Sam Nunn, as well as Staff Director of the Senate Armed Services Committee. Before rising to Major General, he served as an Infantry Platoon Commander in Vietnam where he was awarded the Bronze Star for valor and the Purple Heart. Although the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act funding the military passed with bipartisan support, the appropriations bill has not. This puts the entire military and much of the intelligence community under a Continuing Resolution since October 1, freezing new spending, stalling dozens of major programs, and holding spending military-wide to 2021 levels. In a time of rising inflation, the effect is actually a major cut. Now, some members of Congress are proposing extending the Continuing Resolution for up to a year. What would that mean for defense? Is there a way through the impasse? To find out we are joined by, Retired Marine Major General Arnold Punaro, CEO at the Punaro Group, a firm specializing in federal budget and market analysis. He is Formerly the Chairman of the National Defense Industrial Associationa member of the Reserve Forces Policy Board, director of National Security Affairs for Senator Sam Nunn, as well as Staff Director of the Senate Armed Services Committee. Before rising to Major General, he served as an Infantry Platoon Commander in Vietnam where he was awarded the Bronze Star for valor and the Purple Heart. defense, ndaa, national security, military, budget, congress, intelligence, inflation no full 24 e3b2ca63-db1b-4446-9c2e-c67a46c5c18e China and Russia in the Arctic — Brad Thor's Black Ice Subscribe to the RealClearDefense Podcast "Hot Wash"

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]]> China and Russia in the Arctic — Brad Thor's Black Ice Brad Thor, John Sorensen, David Craig 00:46:40 In this episode of "Hot Wash" from earlier this year, host John Sorensen and RealClearDefense editor David Craig talk with New York Times bestselling author Brad Thor about his new installment in the extremely popular Scot Harvath series, "Black Ice." As climate change opens up new shipping routes in the Arctic, Russia and China increasingly challenge the US and its allies for control of newly accessible territory and resources. Thor has been writing thrillers for the past two decades, inspired by real world geopolitics and informed by a network of insiders. Although his books are fictional, he has even served as a member of the Department of Homeland Security’s Analytic Red Cell Unit, a group of writers brainstorming on potential terrorist threats. Will the warming Arctic be the next geopolitical flashpoint between the US, China and Russia? Note: this episode was recorded August 17, prior to the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. Subscribe to the Morning Recon newsletter at https://www.realcleardefense.com/daily_newsletters/ for a daily roundup of news and opinion on the issues that matter for military, defense, veteran affairs, and national security. Be sure to subscribe to Hot Wash on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash/id1575373700 In this episode of "Hot Wash" from earlier this year, host John Sorensen and RealClearDefense editor David Craig talk with New York Times bestselling author Brad Thor about his new installment in the extremely popular Scot Harvath series, "Black Ice." As climate change opens up new shipping routes in the Arctic, Russia and China increasingly challenge the US and its allies for control of newly accessible territory and resources. Thor has been writing thrillers for the past two decades, inspired by real world geopolitics and informed by a network of insiders. Although his books are fictional, he has even served as a member of the Department of Homeland Security’s Analytic Red Cell Unit, a group of writers brainstorming on potential terrorist threats. Will the warming Arctic be the next geopolitical flashpoint between the US, China and Russia? Note: this episode was recorded August 17, prior to the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. Subscribe to the Morning Recon newsletter at https://www.realcleardefense.com/daily_newsletters/ for a daily roundup of news and opinion on the issues that matter for military, defense, veteran affairs, and national security. Be sure to subscribe to Hot Wash on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash/id1575373700 scot harvath, russia, defense, military, china, arctic, navy, climate change no full 23 2df5ef0d-b8f7-4997-bd2c-d40253ba67ee Josh Rogin on China - Chaos Under Heaven Subscribe to the RealClearDefense Podcast "Hot Wash"

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]]> Thu, 23 Dec 2021 14:24:52 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (Josh Login, David Craig) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/josh-rogin-on-china-chaos-under-heaven-200PRGaD Subscribe to the RealClearDefense Podcast "Hot Wash"

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]]> Josh Rogin on China - Chaos Under Heaven Josh Login, David Craig 00:41:42 In this episode of "Hot Wash" from earlier this year, RealClearDefense hosts Josh Rogin, foreign policy columnist for the Global Opinions section of The Washington Post and political analyst for CNN, to discuss Rogin's new book, "Chaos Under Heaven: Trump, Xi, and the Battle for the 21st Century." In this episode of "Hot Wash" from earlier this year, RealClearDefense hosts Josh Rogin, foreign policy columnist for the Global Opinions section of The Washington Post and political analyst for CNN, to discuss Rogin's new book, "Chaos Under Heaven: Trump, Xi, and the Battle for the 21st Century." covid, defense, national security, military, china, intelligence no full 22 19868ae1-8dc6-4502-9bfd-ca6c67a1c613 Deterring China is Not a Strategy: Adm. Scott Swift on China Subscribe to the RealClearDefense Podcast "Hot Wash"

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]]> Thu, 16 Dec 2021 13:45:14 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (Scott Swift, John Sorensen) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/deterring-china-is-not-a-strategy-adm-scott-swift-on-china-bSJvfsTY Subscribe to the RealClearDefense Podcast "Hot Wash"

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]]> Deterring China is Not a Strategy: Adm. Scott Swift on China Scott Swift, John Sorensen 00:44:36 Today on the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash," host John Sorensen speaks with Retired Admiral Scott Swift, former Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet form 2015 to 2018, about the need for a grand strategy in dealing with the challenges posed by China as a peer competitor in the Pacific and beyond. Today on the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash," host John Sorensen speaks with Retired Admiral Scott Swift, former Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet form 2015 to 2018, about the need for a grand strategy in dealing with the challenges posed by China as a peer competitor in the Pacific and beyond. defense, pacific, national security, military, china, navy, strategy, intelligence no full 21 276c73a5-604e-441d-9fe0-b6c796fb7961 Jocko Willink, Ret. Navy SEAL Subscribe to the RealClearDefense Podcast "Hot Wash"

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]]> Thu, 9 Dec 2021 22:32:49 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (Real Clear Defense) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/jocko-willink-ret-navy-seal-pCFdVDHL Subscribe to the RealClearDefense Podcast "Hot Wash"

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]]> Jocko Willink, Ret. Navy SEAL Real Clear Defense 00:48:16 On today's episode of the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash", RCD editor David Craig and host John Sorensen, talk to retired Navy SEAL Jocko Willink about leadership, discipline, and his new fiction book "Final Spin." Willink served as a Navy SEAL for 20 years, rising to platoon commander. While serving in Iraq in 2006, Willink led Task Unit Bruiser during the violent battle of Ramadi. Bruiser became the most highly decorated Special Operations unit of the Iraq war. Since retiring from the Navy, Willink has built an entrepeneur’s empire, forming a consulting firm Echelon Front with his fellow SEAL Leif Babin, a fitness company, MMA schools, published non-fiction books on leadership, and records the popular “Jocko Podcast.” Most recently he is the author of his first fiction book for adults “Final Spin.” On today's episode of the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash", RCD editor David Craig and host John Sorensen, talk to retired Navy SEAL Jocko Willink about leadership, discipline, and his new fiction book "Final Spin." Willink served as a Navy SEAL for 20 years, rising to platoon commander. While serving in Iraq in 2006, Willink led Task Unit Bruiser during the violent battle of Ramadi. Bruiser became the most highly decorated Special Operations unit of the Iraq war. Since retiring from the Navy, Willink has built an entrepeneur’s empire, forming a consulting firm Echelon Front with his fellow SEAL Leif Babin, a fitness company, MMA schools, published non-fiction books on leadership, and records the popular “Jocko Podcast.” Most recently he is the author of his first fiction book for adults “Final Spin.” final spin, defense, seal, discipline, national security, leadership, jiujitsu, military, navy, intelligence, special forces no full 20 ac0f6db4-ff40-4ee1-94da-5f737ac2e359 Rep. Elaine Luria on Defense Strategy, China, and Taiwan "Congress must untie Biden's hands on Taiwan" by Rep. Elaine Luria

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]]> Thu, 18 Nov 2021 19:19:34 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (Elaine Luria, John Sorensen) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/rep-elaine-luria-on-defense-strategy-china-and-taiwan-5aV16orb "Congress must untie Biden's hands on Taiwan" by Rep. Elaine Luria

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]]> Rep. Elaine Luria on Defense Strategy, China, and Taiwan Elaine Luria, John Sorensen 00:32:07 On today's episode of the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash," host John Sorensen speaks with Rep. Elaine Luria (VA-02), Democratic Vice Chair of the House Armed Services Committee. Luria, is a graduate of Annapolis and served in the Navy for 20 years as a nuclear engineer, ultimately rising to Commander. We talk about the need for a strategy to drive defense funding priorities, especially when it comes to deterring China, why she voted to increase this year's defense budget over President Biden's request, and why President Biden should be pre-authorized to use force in case the PRC attacks Taiwan. On today's episode of the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash," host John Sorensen speaks with Rep. Elaine Luria (VA-02), Democratic Vice Chair of the House Armed Services Committee. Luria, is a graduate of Annapolis and served in the Navy for 20 years as a nuclear engineer, ultimately rising to Commander. We talk about the need for a strategy to drive defense funding priorities, especially when it comes to deterring China, why she voted to increase this year's defense budget over President Biden's request, and why President Biden should be pre-authorized to use force in case the PRC attacks Taiwan. defense, ndaa, national security, military, va, china, navy, taiwan, intelligence no full 19 04a86d4f-26e8-4fd0-8463-a920a31ecffb Lt. Gen Rod Bishop and Politics in the Service Academies Subscribe to the RealClearDefense Podcast "Hot Wash"

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]]> Thu, 11 Nov 2021 17:52:13 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (David Craig, Rod Bishop) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/lt-gen-rod-bishop-and-politics-in-the-service-academies-iIoNjuI_ Subscribe to the RealClearDefense Podcast "Hot Wash"

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]]> Lt. Gen Rod Bishop and Politics in the Service Academies David Craig, Rod Bishop 00:35:32 On today's episode of the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash”, RCD Editor David Craig speaks with retired Lt. Gen. Rod Bishop about Veteran's Day, military sacrifice, and the politicization of the service academies. Over his 34 years of service in the Air Force Gen Bishop served in Desert Storm, Somalia, Bosnia, Kosovo and Haiti. He was Dir of Planning and Policy at US Southern Command in Miami. Retiring in 2008, his last assignment was as Commander, 3rd Air Force, in Ramstein Air Force Bace in Germany where he oversaw all American air and space activities in the 93 countries in Europe and Africa. Today, he is the President and CEO of STARRS, Inc. or Stand Against Racism and Radicalism in the Services, an advocacy organization that "seeks to educate military leaders, the men and women that serve, and the American People of the dangers of the conjoined, anti-American ideologies of neo-Marxism and Critical Race Theory." On today's episode of the RealClearDefense podcast “Hot Wash”, RCD Editor David Craig speaks with retired Lt. Gen. Rod Bishop about Veteran's Day, military sacrifice, and the politicization of the service academies. Over his 34 years of service in the Air Force Gen Bishop served in Desert Storm, Somalia, Bosnia, Kosovo and Haiti. He was Dir of Planning and Policy at US Southern Command in Miami. Retiring in 2008, his last assignment was as Commander, 3rd Air Force, in Ramstein Air Force Bace in Germany where he oversaw all American air and space activities in the 93 countries in Europe and Africa. Today, he is the President and CEO of STARRS, Inc. or Stand Against Racism and Radicalism in the Services, an advocacy organization that "seeks to educate military leaders, the men and women that serve, and the American People of the dangers of the conjoined, anti-American ideologies of neo-Marxism and Critical Race Theory." defense, national security, military, marxism, service academies, crt, intelligence no full 18 e51619d2-2d5b-4a80-a3f0-65f6978f2bd6 Hamas, Israel, Iran and the Human Tragedy in Gaza Subscribe to the RealClearDefense Podcast "Hot Wash"

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]]> Thu, 4 Nov 2021 16:57:39 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (John Sorensen, David Craig, Jonathan Schanzer) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/hamas-israel-iran-and-the-human-tragedy-in-gaza-0cAK6Doo Subscribe to the RealClearDefense Podcast "Hot Wash"

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]]> Hamas, Israel, Iran and the Human Tragedy in Gaza John Sorensen, David Craig, Jonathan Schanzer 00:51:34 In this episode of the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash", host John Sorensen and RCD Editor David Craig speak with Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice President for Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and most recently author of “Gaza Conflict 2021: Hamas, Israel and Eleven Days of War”. In May of 2021, after increasing tensions surrounding the al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, fighting broke out between Hamas and Israel in the Gaza strip. Hamas launched more than 4,360 rockets and mortars toward Israel killing 12 and injuring more than a 100. Israeli air strikes inside the cramped quarters of Gaza resulted in the deaths of more than 200, including at least 129 civilians, and nearly 2000 injured, according to the United Nations. Schanzer looks at how the media covered the events in May and puts the conflict in a historical and broader regional perspective. How do we talk about a conflict where every aspect is so politicized? How does Iran's support for Hamas shape the conflict, and what does Hamas’ strategy in Gaza mean for the region? In this episode of the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash", host John Sorensen and RCD Editor David Craig speak with Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice President for Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and most recently author of “Gaza Conflict 2021: Hamas, Israel and Eleven Days of War”. In May of 2021, after increasing tensions surrounding the al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, fighting broke out between Hamas and Israel in the Gaza strip. Hamas launched more than 4,360 rockets and mortars toward Israel killing 12 and injuring more than a 100. Israeli air strikes inside the cramped quarters of Gaza resulted in the deaths of more than 200, including at least 129 civilians, and nearly 2000 injured, according to the United Nations. Schanzer looks at how the media covered the events in May and puts the conflict in a historical and broader regional perspective. How do we talk about a conflict where every aspect is so politicized? How does Iran's support for Hamas shape the conflict, and what does Hamas’ strategy in Gaza mean for the region? defense, palestinian authority, national security, gaza, military, israel, hamas, intelligence, iran no full 17 17495113-39cf-42ab-b493-cb861aceb965 John Walker Lindh "Detainee 001" Available on Showtime

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]]> Wed, 27 Oct 2021 22:27:28 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (John Sorensen, Greg Barker, David Craig, Mick Wagoner) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/john-walker-lindh-AftcKFHu "Detainee 001" Available on Showtime

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]]> John Walker Lindh John Sorensen, Greg Barker, David Craig, Mick Wagoner 01:01:30 In this episode of the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash", host John Sorensen and RCD Editor David Craig speak with filmmaker Greg Barker, director of the new documentary “Detainee 001”, about John Walker Lindh, the American who joined the Taliban in the lead-up to the 9/11 attacks. Captured by the Northern Alliance in Afghanistan, Lindh was present when a prisoner uprising led to a fierce battle and the death of the first American killed in combat in Afghanistan, a CIA officer named Johnny “Mike” Spann. We are also joined by retired Marine Lt. Col Mick Wagoner who served under Gen Mattis as a military lawyer at Camp Rhino in Afghanistan, and supervised Lindh’s initial transfer out of Afghanistan. Lindh’s connection to the Taliban, Al Qaeda, as well as his role in Spann’s death transformed him into a political lightning rod at the beginning of the American war in Afghanistan and continues to divide observers to this day. "Detainee 001" is available now on Showtime, check the Show Notes for a link. In this episode of the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash", host John Sorensen and RCD Editor David Craig speak with filmmaker Greg Barker, director of the new documentary “Detainee 001”, about John Walker Lindh, the American who joined the Taliban in the lead-up to the 9/11 attacks. Captured by the Northern Alliance in Afghanistan, Lindh was present when a prisoner uprising led to a fierce battle and the death of the first American killed in combat in Afghanistan, a CIA officer named Johnny “Mike” Spann. We are also joined by retired Marine Lt. Col Mick Wagoner who served under Gen Mattis as a military lawyer at Camp Rhino in Afghanistan, and supervised Lindh’s initial transfer out of Afghanistan. Lindh’s connection to the Taliban, Al Qaeda, as well as his role in Spann’s death transformed him into a political lightning rod at the beginning of the American war in Afghanistan and continues to divide observers to this day. "Detainee 001" is available now on Showtime, check the Show Notes for a link. defense, national security, military, afghanistan, prisoner of war, taliban, intelligence, john walker lindh no full 16 f4765062-b356-42bf-9041-c378de9cda61 China and the Strategy of Denial with Elbridge Colby Subscribe to the Morning Recon newsletterfor a daily roundup of news and opinion on the issues that matter for military, defense, veteran affairs, and national security.

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]]> China and the Strategy of Denial with Elbridge Colby David Craig, John Sorensen, Elbridge Colby 00:53:48 Host John Sorensen and RCD Editor David Craig speak with Elbridge Colby, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy and Force Development under President Trump, and the lead official in the development of the 2018 National Defense Strategy. He is the co-founder and principal of The Marathon Initiative, a non-profit research organization focused on developing US strategy. Most recently he is the author of "The Strategy of Denial: American Defense in an Age of Great Power Conflict" in which he lays out the case for challenging China’s rise and preparing the US to defend the region. Host John Sorensen and RCD Editor David Craig speak with Elbridge Colby, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy and Force Development under President Trump, and the lead official in the development of the 2018 National Defense Strategy. He is the co-founder and principal of The Marathon Initiative, a non-profit research organization focused on developing US strategy. Most recently he is the author of "The Strategy of Denial: American Defense in an Age of Great Power Conflict" in which he lays out the case for challenging China’s rise and preparing the US to defend the region. defense, national security, military, china, navy, taiwan, intelligence no full 15 fd4b4c53-6b53-4c07-be0d-b1eb7d16dc3b Alpha: Eddie Gallagher and the War for the Soul of the Navy SEALs Subscribe to the RealClearDefense Podcast "Hot Wash"

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]]> Thu, 14 Oct 2021 13:29:14 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (John Sorensen, David Philipps) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/alpha-eddie-gallagher-and-the-war-for-the-soul-of-the-navy-seals-oqFtYQhu Subscribe to the RealClearDefense Podcast "Hot Wash"

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]]> Alpha: Eddie Gallagher and the War for the Soul of the Navy SEALs John Sorensen, David Philipps 00:48:36 In this episode of the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash", host John Sorensen speaks with David Philipps, New York Times correspondent and author of the book “Alpha: Eddie Gallagher and the War for the Soul of the Navy SEALs”. In 2018, Eddie Gallagher, a decorated US Navy SEAL was accused of war crimes by his fellow SEALs in operations against the Islamic State. His trial and subsequent acquittal laid bare surprising details about some of America’s most secretive special operators. Philipps covered the trail and interviewed many of the Navy SEALs who accused their superior of some deeply disturbing activity. The trial became yet another political flashpoint of the Trump presidency, and ultimately resulted in the resignation of the Secretary of the Navy. How does this story reflect on the larger culture of America’s special operators? In this episode of the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash", host John Sorensen speaks with David Philipps, New York Times correspondent and author of the book “Alpha: Eddie Gallagher and the War for the Soul of the Navy SEALs”. In 2018, Eddie Gallagher, a decorated US Navy SEAL was accused of war crimes by his fellow SEALs in operations against the Islamic State. His trial and subsequent acquittal laid bare surprising details about some of America’s most secretive special operators. Philipps covered the trail and interviewed many of the Navy SEALs who accused their superior of some deeply disturbing activity. The trial became yet another political flashpoint of the Trump presidency, and ultimately resulted in the resignation of the Secretary of the Navy. How does this story reflect on the larger culture of America’s special operators? defense, seal, national security, sepecial forces, military, trump, intelligence no full 14 d9029a7f-33c3-411a-849d-1e33e9591a29 Saigon vs Kabul: Political and Geopolitical Consequences with Andrew Busch “The Consequences of Failure: The Politics of Saigon and Kabul” Commentary by Andrew Busch on RealClearDefense

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]]> Saigon vs Kabul: Political and Geopolitical Consequences with Andrew Busch Andrew Busch, David Craig, John Sorensen 00:28:57 On today's episode of the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash," host John Sorensen and RCD Editor David Craig speak with RealClearDefense contributor Andrew Busch. He is the Crown Professor of Government at Claremont Mckenna College and co-author of “Divided We Stand: The 2020 Elections and American Politics”. His recent commentary for RealClearDefense is titled “The Consequences of Failure: The Politics of Saigon and Kabul”. Was Kabul another Saigon? What are the near term political consequences for President Biden and what are the long term geopolitical consequences? Will abandoning our allies in Afghanistan embolden our adversaries around the world? Be sure to subscribe to “Hot Wash” and not miss an episode. On today's episode of the RealClearDefense podcast "Hot Wash," host John Sorensen and RCD Editor David Craig speak with RealClearDefense contributor Andrew Busch. He is the Crown Professor of Government at Claremont Mckenna College and co-author of “Divided We Stand: The 2020 Elections and American Politics”. His recent commentary for RealClearDefense is titled “The Consequences of Failure: The Politics of Saigon and Kabul”. Was Kabul another Saigon? What are the near term political consequences for President Biden and what are the long term geopolitical consequences? Will abandoning our allies in Afghanistan embolden our adversaries around the world? Be sure to subscribe to “Hot Wash” and not miss an episode. defense, national security, military, afghanistan, withdrawal, aukus, intelligence, vietnam, saigon no full 13 00d8aea4-52d6-4ab3-a548-2488cf498ea8 Phil Klay's Missionaries: Violence and America's Involvement in Complicated Wars RealClearPolitics Podcast "The Takeaway"

RCP Poll: How a Divided U.S. Views Its Armed Forces and Their Role

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]]> Thu, 30 Sep 2021 20:47:54 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (David Craig, John Sorensen, Phil Klay) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/phil-klays-missionaries-violence-and-americas-involvement-in-complicated-wars-ute3Xs4K RealClearPolitics Podcast "The Takeaway"

RCP Poll: How a Divided U.S. Views Its Armed Forces and Their Role

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]]> Phil Klay's Missionaries: Violence and America's Involvement in Complicated Wars David Craig, John Sorensen, Phil Klay 00:52:57 On this episode of RealClearDefense's podcast "Hot Wash," RCD Editor David Craig speaks with Phil Klay about his novel Missionaries, out in paperback this fall. Klay is a Marine Corps veteran and author. His short story collection “Redeployment” won the 2014 National Book Award for Fiction and the National Book Critics’ Circle award for best debut in any genre. Missionaries is his first novel and looks at the bloody 50-year war in Colombia between Marxist FARC guerillas and the Colombian government aided by the US military. We talk about complicated wars, the use of violence, and what is it like to return home to a public disconnected from the experience of veterans. Also, be sure to check out the RealClearPolitics Takeaway tomorrow Friday, for a conversation about a new poll by RealClear Opinions Research looking at a divided U.S. views its armed forces and their mission. See the episode notes for links to the article. On this episode of RealClearDefense's podcast "Hot Wash," RCD Editor David Craig speaks with Phil Klay about his novel Missionaries, out in paperback this fall. Klay is a Marine Corps veteran and author. His short story collection “Redeployment” won the 2014 National Book Award for Fiction and the National Book Critics’ Circle award for best debut in any genre. Missionaries is his first novel and looks at the bloody 50-year war in Colombia between Marxist FARC guerillas and the Colombian government aided by the US military. We talk about complicated wars, the use of violence, and what is it like to return home to a public disconnected from the experience of veterans. Also, be sure to check out the RealClearPolitics Takeaway tomorrow Friday, for a conversation about a new poll by RealClear Opinions Research looking at a divided U.S. views its armed forces and their mission. See the episode notes for links to the article. defense, ramadi, columbia, veterans, military, farc, marine corps, iraq no full 12 e1362ba2-3707-4c22-a583-83d357bde3d9 China and Russia in the Arctic, Brad Thor's Black Ice Subscribe to the Morning Recon Newsletter for the latest defense news

]]> Wed, 22 Sep 2021 16:00:49 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (Brad Thor, David Craig, John Sorensen) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/china-and-russia-in-the-arctic-brad-thors-black-ice-1fIC2Xx2 Subscribe to the Morning Recon Newsletter for the latest defense news

]]> China and Russia in the Arctic, Brad Thor's Black Ice Brad Thor, David Craig, John Sorensen 00:46:40 Today on Hot Wash, host John Sorensen and RealClearDefense editor David Craig talk with New York Times bestselling author Brad Thor about his new installment in the extremely popular Scot Harvath series, "Black Ice." As climate change opens up new shipping routes in the Arctic, Russia and China increasingly challenge the US and its allies for control of newly accessible territory and resources. Thor has been writing thrillers for the past two decades, inspired by real world geopolitics and informed by a network of insiders. Although his books are fictional, he has even served as a member of the Department of Homeland Security’s Analytic Red Cell Unit, a group of writers brainstorming on potential terrorist threats. Will the warming Arctic be the next geopolitical flashpoint between the US, China and Russia? Note: this episode was recorded August 17, prior to the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. Subscribe to the Morning Recon newsletter at https://www.realcleardefense.com/daily_newsletters/ for a daily roundup of news and opinion on the issues that matter for military, defense, veteran affairs, and national security. Be sure to subscribe to Hot Wash on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash/id1575373700 Today on Hot Wash, host John Sorensen and RealClearDefense editor David Craig talk with New York Times bestselling author Brad Thor about his new installment in the extremely popular Scot Harvath series, "Black Ice." As climate change opens up new shipping routes in the Arctic, Russia and China increasingly challenge the US and its allies for control of newly accessible territory and resources. Thor has been writing thrillers for the past two decades, inspired by real world geopolitics and informed by a network of insiders. Although his books are fictional, he has even served as a member of the Department of Homeland Security’s Analytic Red Cell Unit, a group of writers brainstorming on potential terrorist threats. Will the warming Arctic be the next geopolitical flashpoint between the US, China and Russia? Note: this episode was recorded August 17, prior to the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. Subscribe to the Morning Recon newsletter at https://www.realcleardefense.com/daily_newsletters/ for a daily roundup of news and opinion on the issues that matter for military, defense, veteran affairs, and national security. Be sure to subscribe to Hot Wash on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash/id1575373700 scot harvath, russia, defense, military, china, arctic, navy, climate change no full 11 bbcb8bb4-24b6-4254-9c26-ce3300c96cb9 Andrew Bacevich vs The Blob https://www.realcleardefense.com/daily_newsletters/

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]]> Andrew Bacevich vs The Blob David Richardson, Andrew Bacevich, John Sorensen 00:28:38 On today's RealClearDefense's podcast "Hot Wash," host John Sorensen and frequent RCD contributor David Richardson look back on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and some of the most consequential strategic decisions of the 21st century with a critic of the conventional wisdom and groupthink of the American defense and foreign policy establishment. Andrew Bacevich is President of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, a veteran and graduate of West Point, a historian, and most recently author of “After the Apocalypse: America’s Role in a World Transformed.” Subscribe to the Morning Recon newsletter at https://www.realcleardefense.com/daily_newsletters/ for a daily roundup of news and opinion on the issues that matter for military, defense, veteran affairs, and national security.   Be sure to subscribe to Hot Wash on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash/id1575373700     On today's RealClearDefense's podcast "Hot Wash," host John Sorensen and frequent RCD contributor David Richardson look back on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and some of the most consequential strategic decisions of the 21st century with a critic of the conventional wisdom and groupthink of the American defense and foreign policy establishment. Andrew Bacevich is President of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, a veteran and graduate of West Point, a historian, and most recently author of “After the Apocalypse: America’s Role in a World Transformed.” Subscribe to the Morning Recon newsletter at https://www.realcleardefense.com/daily_newsletters/ for a daily roundup of news and opinion on the issues that matter for military, defense, veteran affairs, and national security.   Be sure to subscribe to Hot Wash on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash/id1575373700     defense, national security, veterans, military, afghanistan, withdrawal, intelligence, afghanistan papers, terrorism no full 10 e389ccae-6b2f-44df-97d5-88d8655ddf5c Pakistan's Double Game in Afghanistan with Madiha Afzal Subscribe to the Morning Recon newsletter at https://www.realcleardefense.com/daily_newsletters/ for a daily roundup of news and opinion on the issues that matter for military, defense, veteran affairs, and national security.

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2021 01:40:06 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (John Sorensen, Madiha Afzal) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/pakistans-double-game-in-afghanistan-with-madiha-afzal-eADb0FeT Subscribe to the Morning Recon newsletter at https://www.realcleardefense.com/daily_newsletters/ for a daily roundup of news and opinion on the issues that matter for military, defense, veteran affairs, and national security.

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]]> Pakistan's Double Game in Afghanistan with Madiha Afzal John Sorensen, Madiha Afzal 00:51:36 Host John Sorensen is joined by Madiha Afzal, the David M. Rubenstein Fellow in the Foreign Policy program at the Brookings Institution, and author of, "Pakistan Under Siege: Extremism, Society, and the State". Now that the US has virtually no military presence in Afghanistan, is Pakistan a reliable defense partner to keep an eye on the chaos that may fill the vacuum left by the US withdrawal? Is Pakistan playing a double game in Afghanistan? What are Pakistan's connections to the Taliban, ISIS-K, and other extremist groups in the region? And diid it have a hand in the Taliban attacks on the National Resistance Front forces in Panjshir valley? Please subscribe and leave a rating. To let us know what you would like to hear about, reach out on Twitter @rcdefense   Host John Sorensen is joined by Madiha Afzal, the David M. Rubenstein Fellow in the Foreign Policy program at the Brookings Institution, and author of, "Pakistan Under Siege: Extremism, Society, and the State". Now that the US has virtually no military presence in Afghanistan, is Pakistan a reliable defense partner to keep an eye on the chaos that may fill the vacuum left by the US withdrawal? Is Pakistan playing a double game in Afghanistan? What are Pakistan's connections to the Taliban, ISIS-K, and other extremist groups in the region? And diid it have a hand in the Taliban attacks on the National Resistance Front forces in Panjshir valley? Please subscribe and leave a rating. To let us know what you would like to hear about, reach out on Twitter @rcdefense   defense, counterterrorism, foreign policy, national security, ttp, is-k, isis, military, pakistan, afghanistan, taliban no full 9 096a998f-f0b4-4b7d-a2cb-b7d631048023 Ahmad Massoud—Opposing the Taliban in Panjshir Thu, 2 Sep 2021 21:31:49 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (Real Clear Defense) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/ahmad-massoudopposing-the-taliban-in-panjshir-o89n3gx7 Ahmad Massoud—Opposing the Taliban in Panjshir Real Clear Defense 00:46:52 Today on "Hot Wash," host John Sorensen and RealClearDefense Editor David Craig speak with Kamal Alam, a nonresident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center and advisor to Ahmad Massoud who is opposing the Taliban from the Panjshir valley. In 1992, following the defeat of the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan, a loose alliance of mujahideen militias assaulted Kabul, toppling the Communist government. One of those militias was led by the charismatic commander Ahmad Shah Massoud, the “lion of the Panjshir.” Massoud’s Tajik forces joined with Uzbek and Hazara factions to form the Northern Alliance. Massoud’s home and nearly impenetrable fortress was the Panjshir valley, roughly 70 miles north of Kabul, from which he defied repeated assaults by the Soviets and then later the Taliban in the Civil War that followed the Communist collapse. During the rise of the Taliban in the 1990s, Massoud became the eyes and ears for western intelligence, prophetically warning about the rise of foreign fighters that became Al Qaeda. Ultimately, he was assassinated by Al Qaeda just two days before the September 11 attacks on the US. But, Massoud’s Northern Alliance proved essential in early US victories over the Taliban. 20 years later, in the wake of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan and the rapid collapse of the Afghan National Army, some Afghans are still resisting the Taliban takeover. One of those groups is led by Massoud’s 32-year old son Ahmed Massoud, who has returned to the Panjshir valley that proved so defensible for his father. Calling themselves the National Resistance Front or NRF, the small group of Tajiks and former ANA commandos, have vowed to oppose the Taliban and even claim to have recently secured three districts neighboring the Panjshir. Subscribe to the Morning Recon newsletter at https://www.realcleardefense.com/daily_newsletters/ for a daily roundup of news and opinion on the issues that matter for military, defense, veteran affairs, and national security. Be sure to subscribe to Hot Wash on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash/id1575373700 Today on "Hot Wash," host John Sorensen and RealClearDefense Editor David Craig speak with Kamal Alam, a nonresident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center and advisor to Ahmad Massoud who is opposing the Taliban from the Panjshir valley. In 1992, following the defeat of the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan, a loose alliance of mujahideen militias assaulted Kabul, toppling the Communist government. One of those militias was led by the charismatic commander Ahmad Shah Massoud, the “lion of the Panjshir.” Massoud’s Tajik forces joined with Uzbek and Hazara factions to form the Northern Alliance. Massoud’s home and nearly impenetrable fortress was the Panjshir valley, roughly 70 miles north of Kabul, from which he defied repeated assaults by the Soviets and then later the Taliban in the Civil War that followed the Communist collapse. During the rise of the Taliban in the 1990s, Massoud became the eyes and ears for western intelligence, prophetically warning about the rise of foreign fighters that became Al Qaeda. Ultimately, he was assassinated by Al Qaeda just two days before the September 11 attacks on the US. But, Massoud’s Northern Alliance proved essential in early US victories over the Taliban. 20 years later, in the wake of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan and the rapid collapse of the Afghan National Army, some Afghans are still resisting the Taliban takeover. One of those groups is led by Massoud’s 32-year old son Ahmed Massoud, who has returned to the Panjshir valley that proved so defensible for his father. Calling themselves the National Resistance Front or NRF, the small group of Tajiks and former ANA commandos, have vowed to oppose the Taliban and even claim to have recently secured three districts neighboring the Panjshir. Subscribe to the Morning Recon newsletter at https://www.realcleardefense.com/daily_newsletters/ for a daily roundup of news and opinion on the issues that matter for military, defense, veteran affairs, and national security. Be sure to subscribe to Hot Wash on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash/id1575373700 defense, national security, isis, military, afghanistan, withdrawal, panjshir, taliban, intelligence, ahmad massoud, terrorism no full 8 e2141275-cd0a-417b-9994-fcbc71ef7e00 The Afghanistan Papers: A Secret History of the War Tue, 24 Aug 2021 22:39:35 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (Craig Whitlock, Steve Liewer, John Sorensen, David Craig) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/the-afghanistan-papers-a-secret-history-of-the-war-MygKXSBU The Afghanistan Papers: A Secret History of the War Craig Whitlock, Steve Liewer, John Sorensen, David Craig 00:42:25 Today on "Hot Wash," host John Sorensen and RealClearDefense Editor David Craig speak with Craig Whitlock, Investigative Journalist at the Washington Post and author of "The Afghanistan Papers: A Secret History of the War." Based in part on confidential Pentagon interviews obtained through two Freedom of Information lawsuits, the book reveals the doubts policymakers and military leaders were sharing in private throughout the war in stark contrast to their optimistic assessments in public. We are also joined by Steve Liewer, who covers the military for the Omaha World-Herald, and previously wrote for Stars and Stripes. Most recently he has been reporting on how Gold Star families and veterans are dealing with the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. What can we learn from looking back over the past 20 years to the internal criticisms expressed by those fighting the war? And how is that affecting today’s veterans? Subscribe to the Morning Recon newsletter at https://www.realcleardefense.com/daily_newsletters/ for a daily roundup of news and opinion on the issues that matter for military, defense, veteran affairs, and national security. Be sure to subscribe to Hot Wash on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash/id1575373700 Today on "Hot Wash," host John Sorensen and RealClearDefense Editor David Craig speak with Craig Whitlock, Investigative Journalist at the Washington Post and author of "The Afghanistan Papers: A Secret History of the War." Based in part on confidential Pentagon interviews obtained through two Freedom of Information lawsuits, the book reveals the doubts policymakers and military leaders were sharing in private throughout the war in stark contrast to their optimistic assessments in public. We are also joined by Steve Liewer, who covers the military for the Omaha World-Herald, and previously wrote for Stars and Stripes. Most recently he has been reporting on how Gold Star families and veterans are dealing with the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. What can we learn from looking back over the past 20 years to the internal criticisms expressed by those fighting the war? And how is that affecting today’s veterans? Subscribe to the Morning Recon newsletter at https://www.realcleardefense.com/daily_newsletters/ for a daily roundup of news and opinion on the issues that matter for military, defense, veteran affairs, and national security. Be sure to subscribe to Hot Wash on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash/id1575373700 defense, national security, veterans, military, afghanistan, withdrawal, taliban, intelligence, afghanistan papers, terrorism no full 7 76a7825f-0473-4a79-bfa7-0a55a97629d1 Elliot Ackerman on the Withdrawal from Afghanistan Thu, 19 Aug 2021 23:03:23 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (Elliot Ackerman, John Sorensen, David Craig) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/elliot-ackerman-on-the-withdrawal-from-afghanistan-z6ZgqaXU Elliot Ackerman on the Withdrawal from Afghanistan Elliot Ackerman, John Sorensen, David Craig 00:51:17 Today on the RealClearDefense podcast, "Hot Wash," host John Sorensen and RealClearDefense Editor David Craig speak with Elliot Ackerman: retired Marine, journalist, and novelist, most recently co-author with Ret. Admiral James Stavridas of “2034: A Novel of the Next World War”. Elliot served eight years as a Marine in both the infantry and special operations, including multiple tours in Afghanistan. He is also as a graduate of the Fletcher School of Diplomacy. He brings a unique perspective to both the experience of combat on the ground in Afghanistan, as well as the strategic issues surrounding America’s use of force in the world. Our discussion looks at common misconceptions about the nature of the war in Afghanistan and the people fighting it, as well as an attempt to make sense of the catastrophic collapse in the wake of the US withdrawal. Be sure to subscribe to Hot Wash on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash/id1575373700 Today on the RealClearDefense podcast, "Hot Wash," host John Sorensen and RealClearDefense Editor David Craig speak with Elliot Ackerman: retired Marine, journalist, and novelist, most recently co-author with Ret. Admiral James Stavridas of “2034: A Novel of the Next World War”. Elliot served eight years as a Marine in both the infantry and special operations, including multiple tours in Afghanistan. He is also as a graduate of the Fletcher School of Diplomacy. He brings a unique perspective to both the experience of combat on the ground in Afghanistan, as well as the strategic issues surrounding America’s use of force in the world. Our discussion looks at common misconceptions about the nature of the war in Afghanistan and the people fighting it, as well as an attempt to make sense of the catastrophic collapse in the wake of the US withdrawal. Be sure to subscribe to Hot Wash on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash/id1575373700 defense, national security, military, afghanistan, withdrawal, realcleardefense, taliban, intelligence, terrorism no full 6 70f05df2-221a-4bf5-8140-6389f35c5151 Rep Mike Gallagher and China https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash/id1575373700

]]> Mon, 2 Aug 2021 18:39:28 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (David Craig, Mike Gallagher) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/rep-mike-gallagher-and-china-XDfQkLJX https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash/id1575373700

]]> Rep Mike Gallagher and China David Craig, Mike Gallagher 00:22:28 Today RealClear Defense editor David Craig and Representative Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin’s 8th congressional district, discuss shifting challenges to our defense posture, from the Middle East to China with the special perspective of two veterans. Gallagher served for seven years on active duty in the Marine Corp and was twice deployed to Iraq. He currently serves on the House Armed Services and Transportation and Infrastructure Committees. Be sure to subscribe to the RealClearDefense Podcast "Hotwash" on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash/id1575373700 Today RealClear Defense editor David Craig and Representative Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin’s 8th congressional district, discuss shifting challenges to our defense posture, from the Middle East to China with the special perspective of two veterans. Gallagher served for seven years on active duty in the Marine Corp and was twice deployed to Iraq. He currently serves on the House Armed Services and Transportation and Infrastructure Committees. Be sure to subscribe to the RealClearDefense Podcast "Hotwash" on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash/id1575373700 defense, politics, realclear, military, china, navy, taiwan, mike gallagher no full 5 1e854370-c9b2-496f-be71-11e2d16dbc4d Josh Rogin - Chaos Under Heaven Tue, 6 Jul 2021 13:45:26 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (David Craig, Josh Rogin) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/josh-rogin-chaos-under-heaven-tAwdds1P Josh Rogin - Chaos Under Heaven David Craig, Josh Rogin 00:41:42 RealClearDefense hosts Josh Rogin, foreign policy columnist for the Global Opinions section of The Washington Post and political analyst for CNN, to discuss Rogin's new book, "Chaos Under Heaven: Trump, Xi, and the Battle for the 21st Century." RealClearDefense hosts Josh Rogin, foreign policy columnist for the Global Opinions section of The Washington Post and political analyst for CNN, to discuss Rogin's new book, "Chaos Under Heaven: Trump, Xi, and the Battle for the 21st Century." covid, defense, military, china, wuhan, realcleardefense, prc, realclearpolitics, xi jinping no full 4 84cbe3cb-226f-42e9-a9bd-b2955f84301b Sebastian Junger - Freedom Wed, 12 May 2021 04:00:00 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (David Richardson, Sebastian Junger, David Craig) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/sebastian-junger-freedom-2ktWA_NJ Sebastian Junger - Freedom David Richardson, Sebastian Junger, David Craig 00:46:59 “For most of human history, freedom had to be at least suffered for, if not died for, and that raised its value to something almost sacred.” – Sebastian Junger David Craig, editor for RealClearDefense speaks with Sebastian Junger, author of "Restrepo" and "Tribe," about his new book "Freedom." and David Richardson, fmr. Deputy Undersecretary for Homeland Security for Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction. “For most of human history, freedom had to be at least suffered for, if not died for, and that raised its value to something almost sacred.” – Sebastian Junger David Craig, editor for RealClearDefense speaks with Sebastian Junger, author of "Restrepo" and "Tribe," about his new book "Freedom." and David Richardson, fmr. Deputy Undersecretary for Homeland Security for Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction. defense, realclear, freedom, restrepo, military, afghanistan, sebastian junger, tribe no full 2 902e83c8-51bf-40e0-8df9-49d907db2fea Kash Patel Wed, 28 Apr 2021 22:50:29 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (Kash Patel, David Craig) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/kash-patel-F4aHASj_ Kash Patel Kash Patel, David Craig 00:47:26 Kash Patel came to the Department of Justice during the Obama administration, then became the Deputy Assistant to the President of the United States, President Donald Trump, Senior Director for Counterterrorism, Principal Deputy to the Acting Director of National Intelligence and finally the Chief of Staff for the Acting Secretary of Defense. Kash joins RealClearDefense to talk about his unusual rise in the Federal Government and the issues relating to National Security that arose during his tenure. Kash Patel came to the Department of Justice during the Obama administration, then became the Deputy Assistant to the President of the United States, President Donald Trump, Senior Director for Counterterrorism, Principal Deputy to the Acting Director of National Intelligence and finally the Chief of Staff for the Acting Secretary of Defense. Kash joins RealClearDefense to talk about his unusual rise in the Federal Government and the issues relating to National Security that arose during his tenure. defense, politics, counterterrorism, security, ic, afghanistan, intelligence, dod, devin nunes no full 3 ff708cf3-bbba-423f-9d38-0dce16608517 RealClearDefense presents Hot Wash with David Richardson Wed, 14 Apr 2021 15:51:18 +0000 jsorensen@realclearpolitics.com (David Richardson, David Craig, John Waters) https://realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash.simplecast.com/episodes/realclear-defense-presents-hot-wash-with-xxx-ldPEhuqW RealClearDefense presents Hot Wash with David Richardson David Richardson, David Craig, John Waters 00:48:16 RealClearDefense Managing Editor John Waters and Editor David Craig talk with retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel David Richardson, former Undersecretary for the office of Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction at the Department of Homeland Security. They discuss his life as a marine, artist and his path to DHS, as well as as emerging national security threats. RealClearDefense Managing Editor John Waters and Editor David Craig talk with retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel David Richardson, former Undersecretary for the office of Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction at the Department of Homeland Security. They discuss his life as a marine, artist and his path to DHS, as well as as emerging national security threats. marines, john waters, department of homeland security, david craig, weapons of mass destruction, david richardson, realclear defense, realclearpolitics no full 1