Podcasts about defense programs

The National Security Hour with Major Fred Galvin – The next conflict will not begin with tanks rolling across borders — it will begin in orbit, through AI systems, drone swarms, cyber attacks, electromagnetic warfare, and attacks against America's critical infrastructure and supply chains. We break down the eight most critical military technology acquisition programs now shaping America's...

The National Security Hour with Major Fred Galvin – The next conflict will not begin with tanks rolling across borders — it will begin in orbit, through AI systems, drone swarms, cyber attacks, electromagnetic warfare, and attacks against America's critical infrastructure and supply chains. We break down the eight most critical military technology acquisition programs now shaping America's...

Most discussions of AI and nuclear deterrence miss a critical question: does AI reinforce human decision‑making—or risk replacing it? In this episode, security expert Tom Summers outlines a practical framework for responsible AI use in the nuclear enterprise and explains why it matters for strategic stability.The conversation explores how AI can strengthen deterrence through enhanced intelligence analysis, predictive maintenance, cyber defense, and early‑warning anomaly detection—capabilities that can reduce uncertainty and prevent accidents. At the same time, it examines the dangers of unrestrained automation, from autonomous targeting and AI‑enabled hypersonics to disinformation and compressed decision timelines.Drawing on historical nuclear near‑misses and emerging technologies, Tom emphasizes the importance of trustworthy data, ethical guardrails, and meaningful human control. This episode is essential listening for policymakers and defense professionals navigating the future intersection of AI, deterrence, and nuclear security.The Honorable Thomas A. Summers retired from the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board in October 2025 after serving over 5 years. Mr. Summers previously served as Senior DOE Advisor and Deputy for Research, Development, Test, & Evaluation in Defense Programs at the National Nuclear Security Administration. He's also a retired U.S. Air Force colonel with over three decades of active duty in a variety of command and scientific roles.Socials:Follow on Twitter at @NucleCastFollow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/nuclecastpodcastSubscribe RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/nuclecast-podcast/Rate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nuclecast/id1644921278Email comments and topic/guest suggestions to NucleCast@anwadeter.org

In this episode of NucleCast, Adam interviews Tom Summers, the acting chairman of the Defense Nuclear Facility Safety Board (DNFSB). They discuss the DNFSB's mission to ensure safety in nuclear operations, the balance between safety and mission accomplishment, the challenges of aging infrastructure, and the board's commitment to modernization and technological advancements. Tom emphasizes the importance of safety oversight in the context of national security and the need for a next generation of nuclear safety leaders.Thomas A. Summers was appointed Vice Chair of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board in August 2020. He is currently the Acting Chair of the Board. Mr. Summers was twice confirmed by the Senate and appointed by the President for a term through October 2025. He previously served as the Senior Advisor to the Deputy Administrator and as the Deputy for Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation in the National Nuclear Security Administration Office of Defense Programs. He is a retired U.S. Air Force colonel with over three decades of active duty in a variety of command, teaching, military staff, and scientific positions.Socials:Follow on Twitter at @NucleCastFollow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/nuclecastpodcastSubscribe RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/nuclecast-podcast/Rate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nuclecast/id1644921278Email comments and topic/guest suggestions to NucleCast@anwadeter.org

In this episode of NucleCast, host Adam speaks with Lieutenant Colonel Gary Glover about the evolving landscape of the Air Force, particularly in relation to nuclear force design and modernization efforts. They discuss the importance of advanced education for military officers, the implications of hypersonic weapons on nuclear command and control, and the broader national security challenges facing the United States.Lieutenant Colonel Garrett Glover is the Chief of AFGSC Futures Division, Air Force Global Strike Command, an Assistant Professor of Political Science at USAFA, and a Senior Fellow with the Institute for National Security Studies.Colonel Glover was commissioned from the United States Air Force Academy in 2009. He has held key positions within the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile community, including Instructor, Evaluator, Flight Commander, and Assistant Director of Operations. As Executive Officer for the Office of Defense Programs at the National Nuclear Security Administration, he played a pivotal role in the successful execution of a $5 billion Stockpile Stewardship Program, supporting $25 billion in nuclear sustainment initiatives. He served as a Presidential Nuclear Strike Advisor and Assistant Deputy Director of Operations at the National Military Command Center, translating presidential intent into nuclear strike options and leading a joint inter-agency team focused on both nuclear and conventional global military operations. In this role he oversaw the execution of the National Military Command System on behalf of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs. Additionally, he served as Executive Assistant to the Deputy Director for Nuclear and Homeland Defense Operations (J-36) on the Joint Staff at the Pentagon. He spent a year as a DoD Nuclear Technical Lab Fellow at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, CA. Prior to his current position, he served as the Chief Nuclear Strategist of Headquarters, Air Force Global Strike Command.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Global Strike Command and Force Design07:29 The Importance of Advanced Education for Officers15:23 Hypersonics and Nuclear Command Control25:50 Wishes for National Security and EducationSocials:Follow on Twitter at @NucleCastFollow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/nuclecastpodcastSubscribe RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/nuclecast-podcast/Rate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nuclecast/id1644921278Email comments and topic/guest suggestions to NucleCast@anwadeter.org

In a move heralded as historic, President Joe Biden issued a presidential determination this week officially including Cyprus in three critical US defense programs. Cyprus hailed the decision allowing military sales, including arms, to the island as a milestone affirming the country's role as a pillar of stability in the Eastern Mediterranean. Lena Argiri, the DC correspondent for ERT - the Greek Public Broadcasting Company - and Kathimerini, joins Thanos Davelis to look at this major development in US-Cyprus ties that paves the way for the incoming Trump administration to take this relationship to new heights.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Cyprus included in three critical US defense programsGreece has tapped 18 bln euros from EU's Recovery FundPM marks shift, nominates House speaker as next president

AP correspondent Jackie Quinn reports that House Republicans have already approved four spending bills for the new fiscal year, but they won't move forward without a fight.

In this episode of NucleCast, Adam interviews Major General Stacey Huser, the 20th Air Force Commander, about the capabilities and challenges of the ICBM leg of the nuclear triad. They discuss the history of 20th Air Force, the aging Minuteman III missiles, and the importance of maintaining and sustaining the system. They also talk about the changes in the missile career path and the opportunities for leadership in the missile community. Major General Huser emphasizes the need for proper manning and resources to ensure the operational readiness of the ICBM force.Maj. Gen. Stacy Jo Huser is responsible for more than 12,000 Airmen providing nuclear global strike and nuclear weapons sustainment for the U.S. Air Force.Maj. Gen. Huser commissioned through Officer Training School in 1996 after earning a bachelor's degree in psychology from North Central College, Naperville, Illinois. She has extensive experience in space and missile operations. She has served as a space operations crew member, instructor and training manager, as well as an ICBM combat crew commander, evaluator, and chief of emergency war order plans. She also completed staff tours in the Secretary of the Air Force's Legislative Liaison Office and at United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM). Maj. Gen. Huser commanded the 625th Strategic Operations Squadron, Offutt AFB, Nebraska; the 91st Missile Operations Group, Minot AFB, North Dakota; and the 90th Missile Wing at Francis E. Warren AFB, Wyoming.Prior to her current assignment, Maj. Gen. Huser served as the Principal Assistant Deputy Administrator for Military Application, National Nuclear Security Administration, Department of Energy, Washington, D.C. In that role, she assisted the Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs to maintain the safety, security, and reliability of the nation's nuclear weapons stockpile.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Overview of 20th Air Force03:27 The Challenges of Maintaining the Aging Minuteman III Missiles08:15 Improvements in the Missile Career Path and Leadership Opportunities16:13 Reflections on the Changes in the Past 10 Years26:17 Three Wishes for the Missile Force29:46 The Impact of Uncertain Budgets on the Missile ForceSocials:Follow on Twitter at @NucleCastFollow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/nuclecastpodcastSubscribe RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/nuclecast-podcast/Rate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nuclecast/id1644921278Email comments and topic/guest suggestions to NucleCast@anwadeter.org

In this episode of NucleCast, Adam interviews Polly Keim and Caleb Yip, program analysts at NNSA, to gain insights into the perspectives and experiences of young professionals in the field. The conversation covers topics such as the fellowship program, career paths, the role of non-engineering professionals, changing perspectives in NNSA, recruiting and retaining young talent, challenges faced by young workers, and the wishes of the guests for workforce development in NNSA. Paulina "Polly" Keim is an early-career nuclear weapons professional in the Office of Production Operations at the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). In her role, she supports production specific multi-tail workload at seven NNSA sites. She started her career in the NNSA Graduate Fellowship Program, working in the Office of Domestic Uranium Enrichment and has since joined the Federal service. Polly is also a part of the CSIS PONI Nuclear Scholars Initiative where she is engaging with senior experts on nuclear weapons issues and researching the workforce needs of the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) as it transitions from stockpile stewardship to a more responsive enterprise for the 21st century. Polly holds a Bachelor's in Political Economy and a Masters of Public Policy from the University of Virginia (go Hoos!) In her free time, she enjoys yoga, reading, hiking, going to concerts, and playing with her cat Oppie.Caleb Yip is a program analyst with the Office of Stockpile Sustainment (NA-122) at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration, which works to maintain and surveil the U.S. stockpile to ensure that the Nation's nuclear deterrent remains safe, secure, and effective. Prior to joining NNSA as a Fed, Caleb was an NNSA Graduate Fellow in the Office of Defense Programs, where he supported front-office correspondence and strategic messaging for the Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs. Caleb was a member of the CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues scholars cohort last year, and is expected to publish his paper on Russian nuclear escalation dynamics in the coming months. Caleb received his Bachelor's in Foreign Service and Master's in Security Studies from Georgetown University. Socials:Follow on Twitter at @NucleCastFollow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/nuclecastpodcastSubscribe RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/nuclecast-podcast/Rate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nuclecast/id1644921278Email comments and topic/guest suggestions to NucleCast@anwadeter.org

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW  0:00 SEG 1 Biden Went to Texas for a Photo Op | Hunter Has Added Momentum to His Dad's Impeachment 14:43 SEG 2 DAKOTA WOOD, Senior Research Fellow for Defense Programs at Heritage, talks about Lloyd Austin keeping his health a secret | Trump and Biden visiting the southern border on the same day | Mayhem in Gaza | Moving on to his next adventurehttps://www.heritage.org/staff/dakota-wood     35:20 SEG 3 Chris Corner is about crimes committed by illegal aliens https://newstalkstl.com/    FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones    FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps    24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/newstalkstlstream    RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headlines. Interviews with Dakota L. Wood, the Senior Research Fellow for Defense Programs, on the lack of US military preparedness, and Amy Barnes, Ladies Night Out with Comedian Amy Barnes, Friday February 2nd, 7pm, at Sunnyside Church.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rod ArquetteRod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Thursday, January 25, 2024ByEric RayJan 25, 2024Coming up at 4 pm today on the Rod Arquette Show on Talk Radio 105.9 KNRS, Deroy Murdock, a contributor to the Daily Caller News Foundation, joins the show to discuss his piece about how the nation's open borders are forcing American taxpayers to open their wallets. Plus, Alex Thompson, Reporter for Axios, joins Rod to discuss what's behind the power surge experienced by Donald Trump during his campaign for the GOP nomination for President. See below for a full rundown of today's program.Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Thursday, January 25, 20244:20 pm: Beth Akers, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, joins the program to discuss her piece for Utah Policy on the nation's economy and why, despite some positive economic numbers, Americans don't positive about it.4:38 pm: Deroy Murdock, a contributor to the Daily Caller News Foundation, joins the show to discuss his piece about how the nation's open borders are forcing American taxpayers to open their wallets.5:05 pm: Alex Thompson, Reporter for Axios, joins Rod to discuss what's behind the power surge experienced by Donald Trump during his campaign for the GOP nomination for President.6:05 pm: Dakota Wood, Senior Research Fellow for Defense Programs at The Heritage Foundation joins Rod for a conversation about the organization's latest Index of Military Strength, an assessment of America's military power.6:20 pm: Helen Roy, Staff Writer for The Blaze, joins the program for a conversation about her recent piece on how we should reject the “affordable childcare” fantasy.6:38 pm: Randy Shumway, Chairman of the Cicero Group and Co-Chair of the Utah Homeless Council joins the program to discuss his piece for the Deseret News on how we are unintentionally making things worse for the homeless by not diagnosing the root problems of homelessness

More information was shared by the Pentagon about Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization that was apparently previously not disclosed. Walter Reed National Military Medical Center said that Sec. Austin was treated at in December for prostate cancer but needed to be readmitted because if an infection that arose following surgery. It has caused bipartisan concern with a growing call for his resignation and GOP Congressman from Montana, Rep. Matt Rosendale, has plans to introduce articles of impeachment against Sec. Austin. FOX's Gurnal Scott speaks with USMC Ret. Lt. Col. Dakota Wood, Senior Research Fellow for Defense Programs at The Heritage Foundation, who says this is a national security concern with political implications domestically and internationally. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More information was shared by the Pentagon about Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization that was apparently previously not disclosed. Walter Reed National Military Medical Center said that Sec. Austin was treated at in December for prostate cancer but needed to be readmitted because if an infection that arose following surgery. It has caused bipartisan concern with a growing call for his resignation and GOP Congressman from Montana, Rep. Matt Rosendale, has plans to introduce articles of impeachment against Sec. Austin. FOX's Gurnal Scott speaks with USMC Ret. Lt. Col. Dakota Wood, Senior Research Fellow for Defense Programs at The Heritage Foundation, who says this is a national security concern with political implications domestically and internationally. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More information was shared by the Pentagon about Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization that was apparently previously not disclosed. Walter Reed National Military Medical Center said that Sec. Austin was treated at in December for prostate cancer but needed to be readmitted because if an infection that arose following surgery. It has caused bipartisan concern with a growing call for his resignation and GOP Congressman from Montana, Rep. Matt Rosendale, has plans to introduce articles of impeachment against Sec. Austin. FOX's Gurnal Scott speaks with USMC Ret. Lt. Col. Dakota Wood, Senior Research Fellow for Defense Programs at The Heritage Foundation, who says this is a national security concern with political implications domestically and internationally. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to this segment of the show where Annie is joined by Ret. Lt. Col Dakota Wood, Senior Research Fellow for Defense Programs at The Heritage Foundation to discuss the Secretary of Defense working from home and why his lack of communication is irresponsible. 

In hour 1 of The Annie Frey Show, Annie and the crew discuss who they think will win the Iowa Caucus. Later, Annie is joined by Ret. Lt. Col Dakota Wood, Senior Research Fellow for Defense Programs at The Heritage Foundation to discuss the Secretary of Defense working from home and why his lack of communication is irresponsible. They wrap up the hour with Wiggins America: Monday Roundup.

Dakota Wood, Senior Research Fellow for Defense Programs at The Heritage Foundation, talks with Dan Mandis about North Korea's latest missile launch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In hour 1 of The Annie Frey Show, Annie talks about the Hate Has No Home Here signs. Later, she is joined by Dakota Wood, Senior Research Fellow for Defense Programs at The Heritage Foundation to discuss the warnings of a Hamas attack in the U.S. They wrap up the hour with Wiggins America: Issues Gen Z and Millenials are passionate about.

Listen to this segment of the Annie Frey Show where Annie is joined by Dakota Wood, Senior Research Fellow for Defense Programs at The Heritage Foundation to discuss the warnings of a Hamas attack in the U.S.

Listen to this segment of The Annie Frey Show where Annie is joined by Dakota Wood, Senior Research Fellow for Defense Programs at The Heritage Foundation to discuss where the Israeli events are headed and how the U.S. has enriched Iran to help them do what they're doing.

In hour 2 of The Annie Frey Show, Annie is joined by Dakota Wood, Senior Research Fellow for Defense Programs at The Heritage Foundation to discuss where the Israeli events are headed and how the U.S. has enriched Iran to help them do what they're doing. They wrap up the hour talking about Jim Jordan possibly becoming the next Speaker of the House.

Listen to this segment of The Annie Frey Show where Dakota Wood, Senior Research Fellow for Defense Programs at The Heritage Foundation talks about the severity of the Israel attacks and what it could mean for the U.S. 

In hour 2 of The Annie Frey Show, Annie is joined by Dakota Wood, Senior Research Fellow for Defense Programs at The Heritage Foundation to talk about the severity of the Israel attacks and what it could mean for the U.S. In the next segment they take live audio footage of Biden giving his speech on the Israeli attacks. They wrap up the show discussing Biden's speech.

0:00 - SPORTS & POLITICS: Colin Kap 8:15 - The FIRE ALARM heard throughout the Country 20:37 - NY Gov Kathy Hochul on FTN: GOP's fault… 42:16 -Jessica Hockett, aka Emma Woodhouse, has some questions about how the Cook Co medical examiner recorded COVID deaths. Check out Jessica's writings at woodhouse76.com 59:27 -Senior Research Fellow for Defense Programs at The Heritage Foundation, Dakota Wood, urges a "big picture" look when assessing the career of Gen Mark Milley 01:15:47 -Senior writer for the Dispatch, David Drucker, addresses the idea that Biden won't be the Democrat's nominee in ‘24 and makes a major announcement regarding the upcoming NBA season… Follow David on X @DavidMDrucker 01:30:53 - America's most miserable city – Gary, IN (Peter Santenello)…city with lowest life expectancy 01:50:54 - R. Emmett Tyrrell, founder of The American Spectator, shares details from his new book How Do We Get Out of Here?: Half a Century of Laughter and Mayhem at The American Spectator―From Bobby Kennedy to Donald J. TrumpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Weekend Sports Update: Bears, Coco Gauff 8:28 - New Mexico governor suspends right to carry for 30 days under emergency powers 27:14 - BLM Brandon, victim of racism 48:25 - Unsung 9/11 hero 01:02:04 - Senior Research Fellow for Defense Programs at The Heritage Foundation, Dakota Wood, discusses his time as lead operational/logistics planner for U.S. Central Command during the initial operational response to the attacks of September 11 01:18:44 - Randi Weingarten on CSPAN response to caller question: should parents be told about transing kids: no bright line 01:38:13 - David Wells on Nike, Yankees 01:57:36 - Steve Cortes, advisor for the pro-Ron DeSantis PAC, Never Back Down, on  Octogenarians and Oligarchs. Get more of Steve's writings at  stevecortes.substackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Dan attended the BMW Golf Championship at Olympia Field so you didn't have to    10:27 - SPORTS & POLITICS: Fitz at Loyola   27:45 - Dan & Amy respond to the climate hysterics excusing Hawaii's wildfire response   47:35 - National political reporter and author of The Great Revolt: Inside the Populist Coalition Reshaping American Politics, Salena Zito, doesn't believe Trump will be the democrat nominee but what about Biden...? Get Salena's latest at SalenaZito.com   01:04:04 - Senior Research Fellow for Defense Programs at The Heritage Foundation, Dakota Wood, responds to claims Ukraine is losing their war to Russia, calling it "a magnificent problem of our own making"   01:23:20 - Former Chief Asst. U.S. Attorney & Contributing Editor at National Review, Andrew McCarthy, on The Chicanery of the Hunter Biden Plea Bargain. For more from Andy @AndrewCMcCarthy   01:41:30 - What happened to the Chicago theater scene? 01:59:24 - Former Chicago Police Lieutenant in the 16th District, John Garrido, explains the rules of police pursuits as CPD criticized for calling off chase of armed robbery suspects. John is also President of the Garrido Stray Rescue Foundation – garridostrayrescue.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She Gone: Alison Awardy Fired - new Public Health Commissioner, Eric Reinhart, lied about having a PhD (11:13) More reaction to Brandon Johnson's firing of Dr. Alison Awardy (31:04) Dan & Amy go through Tucker Carlson's interview of former Capitol Police chief Steven Sund (52:30) State's Attorney for Kendall County, Eric Weis, breaks down the Illinois' Supreme Court's ruling on Pritzker's backdoor gun bans For more on Eric's work for Kendall County visit  kendallcountyil.gov (1:07:25) Senior Research Fellow for Defense Programs at The Heritage Foundation, Dakota Wood, sorts through the events of Jan 6 and Former Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund's interview with Tucker Carlson (1:27:38) Ron Johnson, US Senator from WI, shares his issues with Merrick Garland's appointment of David Weiss as Special Counsel to the Hunter Biden case (1:45:21) Eugene Roy, retired Chief of Detectives for the CPD, tells Dan & Amy about the new Superintendent Larry Snelling (1:59:48) Dan ran into Matt Spiegel over the weekend...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00  - They were 2 Chicago pizza delivery guys. Then, they ran a Mexican drug cartel, feds say   10:37 - Democrats Want a Trump O.J. Simpson Trial   26:49 - Tucker Carlson talks to Devon Archer   49:18 - Kevin R. Brock is a former assistant director of intelligence for the FBI and former principal deputy director of the National Counterterrorism Center. He joined Dan and Amy with reaction to the latest indictment of former President Trump   01:06:48 - Dakota Wood served America for two decades in the U.S. Marine Corps and is the Senior Research Fellow for Defense Programs at The Heritage Foundation. He joined Dan and Amy with reaction to Devon Archer's interview with Tucker Carlson   01:21:16 - Obama Once Wrote To Ex-Girlfriend That He ‘Repeatedly Fantasizes About Making Love To Men,' Biographer Says   01:38:49 - Longtime Northwestern assistant details procedures Fitzgerald had in place   02:00:24 - Erin Geary is a writer, consultant, mother, wife, and volunteer. After thirty years of teaching, she left the profession to pursue her dream of writing. Her twice weekly articles on American culture and politics can be found at Commonfolk365.substack.com. She joined Dan and Amy to talk about the state of education in Chicago and Illinois See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - THE GREAT DISINTEGRATION: NAACP demands end to progressive policies that have led to public safety crisis  15:42 - Dan & Amy check out Trump's rally in Erie, PA 27:47 - Dan & Amy on Biden, Inc & the potential testimony of Devon Archer 45:14 - Christopher Whalen, investment banker and chairman of Whalen Global Advisors LLC, discusses the financial impossibilities of big blue states and the city crisis we have as an opportunity. Chris is also editor for The Institutional Risk Analyst theinstitutionalriskanalyst.com 01:05:18 - Senior Research Fellow for Defense Programs at The Heritage Foundation, Dakota Wood, investigates a suspected Chinese COVID lab in CA 01:22:12 - George Parry, former federal and state prosecutor & regular contributor to The American Spectator, weighs in on Trump's growing legal troubles and whether or not the DOJ is guilty of intimidating witness Devon Archer. Check out George's blog knowledgeisgood.net 01:37:33 - Dan & Amy share Allison Williams', ESPN reporter fired for not getting vaxed, testimony before House Select Comm on COVID 01:57:54 - Senior writer for the Dispatch, David Drucker, on the race for '24 and if there is a candidate ready to take on Trump. David is also the author of In Trump's Shadow: The Battle for 2024 and the Future of the GOP  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Have you seen "Sound of Freedom"? Dan & Amy want your reviews  12:29 - Dan & Amy with reaction to the hazing allegations coming out of Northwestern 28:54 - Biden can't hide from the media forever and DeSantis laughs at media's "failure to launch" headlines  51:58 - Ohio Secretary of State, Frank LaRose, on his state's revolutionary DATA Act. For more on the DATA Act and Secretary LaRose's work for Ohio visit ohiosos.gov/secretary-office 01:10:20 - Senior Research Fellow for Defense Programs at The Heritage Foundation, Dakota Wood, updates Ukraine/China and the US's continued involvement 01:28:02 - Dan & Amy throw their support behind Dr. Elizabeth Thompson of Oak Park Pediatrics, who has been suspended for “hateful tweets” 01:46:17 - Award-winning film critic, author of Virtue Bombs: How Hollywood Got Woke and Lost Its Soul and host of “The Hollywood in Toto Podcast ”, Christian Toto, offers his review of "Sound of Freedom" and left's aggressive "savagery" towards the film. For more from Chris, including podcast updates, visit hollywoodintoto.com 02:03:21 - A 2 week suspension may not be enough for Northwestern FB Coach Patrick Fitzgerald?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Dan & Charles react to Merrick Garland's press conference: "no special treatment for Hunter" Charles believes it's time for Trump to step aside for the good of the country 11:20 - Dan & Charles share more Hunter Biden updates: press KJP on Biden, Inc., and WhatsApp message: nothing has changed. Also, listener reaction to Hunter Biden updates and Charles' Trump comment  33:20 - we're here, we're queer, we're coming for your children 53:03 - Dan & Charles continue their pride month discussion and take calls from listeners 01:10:56 - Senior Research Fellow for Defense Programs at The Heritage Foundation, Dakota Wood, breaks down what we know on Prigozhin v Putin 01:25:16 - National political reporter and author of The Great Revolt: Inside the Populist Coalition Reshaping American Politics, Salena Zito: Main Street Republicans laser-focused on kitchen table issues for 2024. Get Salena's latest  SalenaZito.com 01:43:10 - Dan & Charles litigate the Maxwell Street Express shooting 02:04:22 - Geoff Shepard, deputy counsel on Nixon's Watergate defense team notes the timely anniversaries of John Dean's testimony before the Senate Ervin Committee (6/25) and Alex Butterfield's testimony before the Senate Ervin Committee (7/16) Geoff is also the author of  The Nixon Conspiracy: Watergate and the Plot to Remove the President See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - At least 23 shot, 1 killed, near Willowbrook, officials say 12:30 - Envision Unlimited's Summer of Cycling: Riding for Freedom on the Major Taylor Trail 31:14 - Trump Is Only a Co-Star in America's Unreality Show 49:38 - Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence honored by Dodgers, not fans 01:07:44 - Dakota Wood served America for two decades in the U.S. Marine Corps and is the Senior Research Fellow for Defense Programs at The Heritage Foundation. He joined Dan and Amy to talk about the meetings between China and Bill Gates as well as Antony Blinken. 01:22:41 - Ken Cuccinelli is the National Chairman of the Election Transparency Initiative and former Virginia Attorney General. He joined Dan and Amy to talk about election integrity going into the 2024 election. 01:40:05 - John Murawski is a reporter with Real Clear Investigations. He joined Dan and Amy to talk about his column: Queering Jesus: How It's Going Mainstream at Progressive Churches and Top Divinity Schools 01:56:34 - Gerald Posner is an investigative journalist and author of Pharma: Greed, Lies and the Poisoning of America. He joined Dan and Amy to talk about his column: The Truth About ‘Puberty Blockers'See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Even stores closing in San Francisco are not safe from looters descending like vultures to pick at their corpses, while our global competitors project an air of innovation into the future. Plus, is it true China has a deal for a spy base in Cuba? We bring on an expert from The Heritage Foundation to discuss. And finally, when it comes to the bizarre (and frankly, macabre), sometimes it's the guy you most suspect, as a body stealing ring allegedly operating out of Harvard University's morgue is taken down - NOW - no, not in the 18th century, though it seems like that would be the case.Guests:Grayson Quay | News Editor, The Daily CallerDakota Wood | Senior Research Fellow for Defense Programs, The Heritage FoundationTina Ramirez | Candidate, Virginia State SenateJim Nelles | Author & Supply Chain Consultant

0:00 - Dan & Amy go through the Trump Indictment 12:55 - Dan & Amy take caller reaction to the Trump Indictment 32:13 - Lavender Bunde: Mandating gender affirmation of kids in CA 52:55 - Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Securities Law Clinic at Cornell Law School & Founder of LegalInsurection.com and president of the Legal Insurrection Foundation, William Jacobson:  “when it comes to the obstruction of justice charges, there's a lot that's not in the indictment that we would need to know” 01:10:47 - Dakota Wood, Senior Research Fellow for Defense Programs at The Heritage Foundation, explains the difficulties of protecting Taiwan from China and delves into the Trump documents indictment 01:28:22 - President and CEO of Young America's Foundation, former Governor of Wisconsin and former presidential candidate, Scott Walker: My Lesson for Republicans Running for President in 2024. For more on the Young America's Foundation visit yaf.org 01:46:10 - CEO of the FCB Radio Network and co-host of The Outlaws Radio Show, Darvio Morrow, asks since crime has started to come for the rich, are people ready to care? For more from Darvio and updates on The Outlaws Radio Show @DTheKingpin 02:03:17 - The "Party Bro's" are back!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - 6-5-23-50-10 14:02 - The Great Disintegration: Big Blue Cities  34:11 - What is a man? 45:39 - Dan urges listeners to take a moment to look around during pride month and report back what they see  50:15 - American economist, author, professor, and co-director of the Program on the American Economy and Globalization at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, Donald J Boudreaux, explains The Myth of American Inequality and Stagnation. Get more from Don at his blog cafehayek.com 01:02:25 - Senior Research Fellow for Defense Programs at The Heritage Foundation, Dakota Wood, responds to Zelensky's claim that Ukraine is ready for counteroffensive  01:15:51 - Dan & Amy say toodaloo to Chuck Todd 01:20:28 - Megyn Kelly's awakening on trans…where's the harm? 01:40:25 - Dan & Amy go through some of the changes at the "new" CDC  01:49:02 - Capitol Police stop children's choir from singing the National Anthem 01:54:55 - Hannah E. Meyers, fellow and director of policing and public safety at the Manhattan Institute, on big blue city crime and The New York Chokehold That AOC Ignored. Follow Hannah on twitter @HannahElkaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric Versluys, Director of Defense Programs at Fortify, talks with Pat Hindle, Media Director at Microwave Journal, about trends in A&D supply management and how additive manufacturing can solve many challanges in the market. Sponsored by Fortify, the only American-based additive manufacturing industrial platform that can print ceramics.

0:00 - White Supremacy Weekend for The Regime   11:48 - Dan & Amy ask if the issues with immigration on the South Side and K-12 education city wide get citizens to look at who they have been voting for   30:06 - Dan & Amy prepare for this morning's inauguration and share their "Triple Threat Low-lights"   44:13 - How did Dan & Amy celebrate Mother's Day?   48:53 - Why Dan Proft is single   01:06:02 - Dakota Wood, who served America for two decades in the U.S. Marine Corps and is the Senior Research Fellow for Defense Programs at The Heritage Foundation, discusses Biden's exit from Afghanistan, the border crisis and is America is holding true to the values it wants represented across the globe   01:25:37 - What would you have done if you were in Daniel Penny's shoes?   01:45:36 - Carol Roth, entrepreneur and former investment banker, discusses her new book You Will Own Nothing: Your War with a New Financial World Order and How to Fight Back. You Will Own Nothing releases July 18 but you can go ahead and pre-order today!! 02:03:47 - Local parent, Gerardo Valdivia Sr., shares his fight for the IL Opportunity Scholarship programSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00 - Mayor Lightfoot sat down with ABC 7's Craig Wall, blames "anger bubble" for election loss   10:51 - Dan & Amy take listener reaction to Lightfoot's interview with Craig Wall   30:57 - Dan & Amy report on the AP Calculus class at Evanston Township H.S. "...the course is restricted to students who identify as Black, all genders." "...the course is restricted to students who identify as Latinx, all genders." Neo-segregation is the absurdity of identitarianism taken to its logical end.   49:36 - Professor of economics and finance at the University of Michigan, Carpe Diem blogger for the American Enterprise Institute & Title IX watch dog, Mark Perry, shares the federal civil rights complaint he filed with the Chicago Office for Civil Rights against ETHS for their AP Calculus class   01:04:22 - Senior Research Fellow for Defense Programs at The Heritage Foundation, Dakota Wood, on the unraveling of Epstein and the Ukraine offensive    01:19:03 - Highlights from the WHCA Dinner   01:23:18 - Senior Fellow with the Mises Institute, served as the Principal Deputy Director of the Office of Financial Research in the U.S. Treasury Department and former President and CEO, Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, Alex Pollock, on the duping of Jerome Powell and the Fed absolving itself from the Silicon Valley Bank. Check out Alex' most recent book Surprised Again!―The COVID Crisis and the New Market Bubble   01:39:23 - The New face of Hate: Liam Morrison of Middleborough, MS   01:59:56 - Dan & Amy react to Lori Lightfoot's letter to TX Gov Abbott   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dakota Wood, Senior Research Fellow for Defense Programs at the Heritage Foundation, joined Rick Roberts. Tensions between the US and Iran have led to the deployment of a US guided-missile submarine. Is this the beginning of a war?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Is the United States Military weak? The Heritage Foundation has fired a shot across the bow with its “2023 Index of U.S. Military Strength.” The Index concludes that the U.S. military in its current posture is “weak.” The Pentagon might not like the report. But, my guest, Dakota Wood, is calling things as they are rather than the way people would like them to be.  “Nobody likes their baby being called ugly. But the facts are what they are.” -Dakota Wood The 2023 Index starts with an assessment of the operating environment from Europe to the Indo-Pacific. Dakota explains that the Index is looking at American military power within a two major-regional conflict (MRC) framework. The Index analyses enemy threats through the lens of “intent and capability.” The focus is on Russia, China, North Korea, Iran, and terrorist groups like ISIS. The Index then shifts to a detailed overview of each U.S. military branch in terms of capacity, capability, and readiness. After grading each branch individually, the Index comes up with an aggregate grade of “weak.” This is not an indictment on any individual service member or unit. Dakota explains that this is a combination of years of underfunding, misuse of resources, and a “profound lack of seriousness.”  Topics of discussion: The purpose behind the Index and its target audience How two major-regional conflicts (MRCs) was developed as the framework for the Index Why the Index assesses the overall operating environment as “favorable” We dive into two specific “competitors”: Russia and China Breaking down U.S. service branches: The Army is “marginal”; the U.S. Navy is “weak”; the Air Force is “very weak”; the Marine Corps is “strong”; the Space Force is “weak”; and nuclear capabilities are “strong” but trending toward “marginal” Find the “2023 Index of U.S. Military Strength” at www.Heritage.org/military  Connect with Dakota on LinkedIn and follow him at The Heritage Foundation About the guest: Dakota Wood is a Senior Research Fellow, Defense Programs, Center for National Defense at The Heritage Foundation. He served America for two decades in the U.S. Marine Corps. His research and writing focuses on programs, capabilities, operational concepts, and strategies of the U.S. Department of Defense and military services to assess their utility in ensuring the United States has the ability to protect and promote its critical national security interests. Mr. Wood originated and currently serves as the editor for Heritage's “Index of U.S. Military Strength.” HELP SPREAD THE WORD! If you like the interview and want to hear others, subscribe in iTunes, Spotify, or Audible. Support the show with written reviews, share on social media, and through word of mouth. Check out the website: www.professionalmilitaryeducation.com   Check out the show on Twitter and Facebook To request additional shows or guests, e-mail me: tim@professionalmilitaryeducation.com 

Did you miss any of The Rich Zeoli Show this week? It's ok. We forgive you. But now is your chance to catch-up on all of the action: On Friday, Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the appointment of a Special Counsel to oversee an investigation into former President Donald Trump. Jack Smith will lead a probe into Trump's handling of classified documents found at his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida and other federal crimes stemming from his conduct following his 2020 election defeat. Garland explained that his decision to appoint a Special Counsel was driven by Trump's recent announcement to run for the President in 2024 and the Justice Department's subsequent fear of appearing politicized. Will this irreparably damage Trump's presidential hopes or only serve to rally his base?  During a recent earnings call, Target CFO Michael Fiddelke estimated that the big-box store has lost over $400 million in profits due to retail theft over the past year. Last year, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio Cortez referred to rising thefts in progressive cities a “myth.” While speaking with Congressman Chip Roy (R-TX) at a Congressional hearing, Stanford Professor Dr. Jay Bhattacharya described medical censorship during the COVID-19 pandemic as a “disaster” and suggested that it may have led to people being killed. Dr. Bhattacharya also noted that one of the primary sources of “misinformation” has been the federal government. Dakota Wood—Senior Research Fellow for Defense Programs at The Heritage Foundation—joins the show to discuss President Joe Biden's meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Wood explains that, despite the 3-hour meeting, Biden ignored topics like the origins of COVID-19, the enslavement of Uyghur Muslims in the Xinjiang region of northwest China, and intellectual property theft. Meanwhile, President Xi reiterated that Taiwanese independence is a red line for Beijing. What will it take to deter China from seizing Taiwan? 

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 4: In his opening remarks from Indonesia, following his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, President Joe Biden discussed cooperation to meet climate goals—despite China's continued, rapid expansion of coal mines. An internal Republican battle between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump seems to already be in high-gear. Will this rivalry fracture the political party? Dakota Wood—Senior Research Fellow for Defense Programs at The Heritage Foundation—joins the show to discuss President Joe Biden's meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Wood explains that, despite the 3-hour meeting, Biden ignored topics like the origins of COVID-19, the enslavement of Uyghur Muslims in the Xinjiang region of northwest China, and intellectual property theft. Meanwhile, President Xi reiterated that Taiwanese independence is a red line for Beijing. What will it take to deter China from seizing Taiwan? Who Won Social Media? + Zeoli's Final Thought

Dakota Wood—Senior Research Fellow for Defense Programs at The Heritage Foundation—joins the show to discuss President Joe Biden's meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Wood explains that, despite the 3-hour meeting, Biden ignored topics like the origins of COVID-19, the enslavement of Uyghur Muslims in the Xinjiang region of northwest China, and intellectual property theft. Meanwhile, President Xi reiterated that Taiwanese independence is a red line for Beijing. What will it take to deter China from seizing Taiwan? 

3:05pm- On Sunday, Pennsylvania State Senator and Republican candidate for Governor conceded to Governor-elect Josh Shapiro. Shapiro won 56.3% of the total vote, while Mastriano won 41.9% of the total vote. 3:10pm- According to reports, Philadelphia is preparing for the arrival of dozens of undocumented migrants—city officials expect the migrants will be bused from Del Rio, Texas in the coming days. 3:35pm- On Monday, President Joe Biden met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Bali, Indonesia ahead of a G20 intergovernmental summit to discuss global economics. While addressing members of the press following the meeting, Biden affirmed that America's “One China Policy” has not changed and said, he believes, there is no “imminent” Chinese invasion of Taiwan. President Xi did not speak with any foreign journalists. 3:45pm- Rich hates his producers: Matt didn't like “Yellowstone” and Daniel, despite earning a bartending license, does not know the difference between seltzer and hard seltzer. 4:05pm- With over 93% of the vote counted, Democrat Katie Hobbs leads Republican Kari Lake—50.5% of the total to 49.5%. But the election was nearly one-week ago, why is Arizona still counting? How has chaos become an acceptable routine every election cycle? To suggest there needs to be alterations in the way votes are tabulated is not synonymous with claims of election fraud despite what many Democrats claim. While on CNN, Ana Navarro claimed that Governor Ron DeSantis “gamed the system” in Florida—why isn't she being accused of embracing election fraud? 4:35pm- Assuming projections are correct, and Republicans take control of the House of Representatives, will there be investigations into Hunter Biden and the Biden family's business interactions with foreign corporations in China and Ukraine? Democrats are already condemning any Congressional investigation—aren't they being inconsistent considering how frequently they investigated Donald Trump and his administration? 4:50pm- Will Kevin McCarthy be the next Speaker of the House? According to ABC's John Karl, McCarthy is no longer a “lock” to win speakership. Meanwhile, Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD) warned that Republicans may select former President Donald Trump to serve as Speaker of the House—pointing out that the speaker does not necessarily need to be a member of Congress. 5:00pm- Ryan Manion—Author of the book, “The Knock at the Door: Three Gold Star Families Bonded by Grief and Purpose”— joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss her work serving as President of the Travis Manion Foundation. Learn more about the Travis Manion Foundation at: https://www.travismanion.org 5:15pm- Following the financial collapse of FTX, a now bankrupt Bahamas-based cryptocurrency company, U.S. officials are expected to begin an investigation into potential criminal liability over how its investor capital was spent. According to The Wall Street Journal, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was the 2nd largest Democrat political donor after George Soros. 5:40pm- Justin Hart—Executive Consultant & Chief Data Analyst of RationalGround.com—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his new book, “Gone Viral: How COVID Drove the World Insane.” During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic Hart worked alongside Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and health care policy experts at Stanford University's Hoover Institution attempting to develop data-driven decisions. In the book, Hart uses data to demonstrate how children were “irreversibly damaged” educationally via over-the-top lockdown policies that resulted in remote learning for prolonged periods of time. 6:05pm- In his opening remarks from Indonesia, following his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, President Joe Biden discussed cooperation to meet climate goals—despite China's continued, rapid expansion of coal mines. 6:25pm- An internal Republican battle between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump seems to already be in high-gear. Will this rivalry fracture the political party? 6:40pm- Dakota Wood—Senior Research Fellow for Defense Programs at The Heritage Foundation—joins the show to discuss President Joe Biden's meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Wood explains that, despite the 3-hour meeting, Biden ignored topics like the origins of COVID-19, the enslavement of Uyghur Muslims in the Xinjiang region of northwest China, and intellectual property theft. Meanwhile, President Xi reiterated that Taiwanese independence is a red line for Beijing. What will it take to deter China from seizing Taiwan? 6:55pm- Who Won Social Media? + Zeoli's Final Thought

DAKOTA WOOD, Senior Research Fellow for Defense Programs, The Heritage Foundation, Editor, annual “Index of U.S. Military Strength,” retired Lieutenant Colonel, US Marine Corps A shocking development in the Heritage Foundation's latest Index of U.S. Military Strength Why is the U.S. removing military units from the Indo-Pacific? Who is the largest military threat to the United States? MARTY YOUSSEFIANI, 33-year veteran professional in the field of international strategic communications and public affairs, award-winning strategist and political crisis manager What are the “trend lines” throughout the Iranian protests? A warning issued by the IRGC Commander in Chief, Major General Hossein Salami What can the Biden administration do to help the people of Iran? BILL WALTON, Host, The Bill Walton Show An ominous development in Brazil's election Implications if the U.S. runs out of diesel fuel

For the first time since the report has been issued, the Heritage Foundation's 2023 Index of U.S. Military Strength has issued a grade of 'weak' and describes it at a point of not being able to 'defend our national interests.' Some reasons for the grade are the increasing recruitment problems, budget cuts and even inflation. FOX's Jeff Monosso speaks with Ret. Lt. Col Dakota Wood, senior research fellow for the Heritage Foundation's Defense Programs, about the report's findings, some of the root causes and how we can change the current situation.  Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' https://listen.foxaud.io/rundown?sid=fnr.podeve  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00 - Dan & Amy remember 9/11 since many seem to have forgotten    14:20 - THE PURGE/THE REVOLT: LGBTQ Month and the Miami-Dade School Board   29:22 - Republican candidate for Illinois attorney general, Thomas DeVore, returns to discuss the SAFE-T Act and takes a look into a potential violation of the Gift Ban Act by Gov Pritzker. For more on Tom's run for IL AG visit tomdevore.com 48:14 - Mayor of Elk Grove Village, Craig Johnson, has no issue with helping migrants but is concerned with the lack of communication from Lightfoot and Prizker. For more info on Elk Grove Village and Mayor Craig Johnson visit elkgrove.org     01:06:53 - Dakota Wood, served America for two decades in the U.S. Marine Corps and is the Senior Research Fellow for Defense Programs at The Heritage Foundation: “the hypocrisy of supporting our military, and then not supporting it, is almost obscene”   01:20:31 - Christopher Whalen,  investment banker and chairman of Whalen Global Advisors LLC, author of  Ford Men: From Inspiration to Enterprise, expounds on the implications of FedNow. Chris is also editor for The Institutional Risk Analyst - theinstitutionalriskanalyst.com   01:36:44 - THE GREAT DISINTEGRATION: Chicago   01:57:45 - Republican congressional candidate for IL-11, Catalina Lauf: “It is an elected official's job to educate your constituents” For more on Catalina's run for congress visit catalinaforcongress.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.