Podcasts about Kwast

Lt Gen (Ret.) Steven L. Kwast welcomes Jonathan Drake back to ask the question Kepler and Maxwell never thought was strange: what are the heavens declaring? Spoiler. They are declaring the glory of God, in patterns precise enough to govern physics and beautiful enough to fold into a sunflower. Drake walks through his essay calling the ether the fingerprint of God, the toroidal Fibonacci pattern that shows up in magnetic fields, weather systems, and watersheds. The thread that pulls it all together is grounding. Source, radiation, return. Father, Son, Holy Spirit. Lover, beloved, and the love between them. Why does water flow downhill, why does lightning fork, why do circuits need a ground? Because the Trinity itself grounds back to itself in perfect relationship. From there it gets wild and useful. Sin as short circuiting. Counter space and the dielectric as the missing language of physics. Tesla claiming no distance exists in the medium. Kwast's AI trained only on God's physics rather than human bullshit, and what that means for spotting lies in real time. They close with reading lists for the brave and Lord Kelvin's wager that science honestly pursued leads straight to God.

Part two of Ashe's conversation with Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Steven L. Kwast picks up where Space Revolution Ep. 22 left off, and this time they go further out. Literally. From China's 30-year plan to dominate the space economy to SpaceX's Earth-to-Earth rocket that can get you from LA to Singapore in under 20 minutes, this episode is equal parts geopolitical reality check and genuine wonder. Kwast explains why China is building battleships while America builds better buoys, what a livable space habitat actually looks like, and why Elon Musk's "future of human consciousness" comment still bothers Ashe. The answer, as always, is not a technology problem. It is a moral one.

In this episode, Peter Garretson sits down with Steve Kwast, Lt Gen, USAF (Ret.), PhD, Co-Founder and Chairman of SpaceBilt, Inc., to explore the infrastructure and logistics demands of an emerging Space Economy spanning Cislunar Space and beyond. During their discussion, they outline the strategic importance of space logistics to commerce and national security. They delve into the challenges and advantages of being a small company, and the impact of administration policies and executive orders. They assess the U.S. competitive position with respect to China and what's at stake. Gen. Kwast also shares insights from his work with Congress and the Administration. The episode closes with a look at the recent White House initiative on Space Nuclear power, and what steps can be taken now to move things in the right direction.

Lt Gen (Ret.) Steven L. Kwast welcomes Ashe in America to a conversation he calls the culture of space, and it earns the title. Technology is the last thing downstream. Upstream sit policies, values, beliefs, and ultimately worldview. Get those wrong and the most beautiful technology becomes the cruelest weapon. Ashe brings twenty years of corporate change management to the mic, asking the questions other people are afraid to. Are the ethics of Neuralink an afterthought, the same way Dolly the sheep just quietly went into the shadows? Can a nation as big and diverse as ours actually share a moral foundation? Why did the federal government just claim sole authority over AI regulation? Kwast answers from his Geography of Innovation study, which found no correlation between where invention happens and the moral climate around it. The takeaway: free markets and good people will figure out useful applications, but only if our interior life is in order. Along the way they unpack progressives as the true opposites of conservatives, USEIP as a model of free association, and why the most exciting thing about the coming age is that evil can no longer hide in the dark like a cockroach.

Part three of the technology-and-history series picks up where Matt Trump and Lt Gen (Ret.) Steven L. Kwast left off, and this time the theme is precision. Specifically, how a single mental leap, the demand for precise observation and measurement, built the bridge from medieval thought to the scientific revolution and eventually to a Saturn V on a launchpad. Matt walks through Project Mercury and Gemini, the Volta do Mar as a sailing rhyme for the Artemis 2 free return trajectory, and the surprisingly underrated Ptolemaic system that ran the cosmos for 1,400 years. Then comes the trifecta that broke it open: the fall of Constantinople pushing Greek manuscripts west, the printing press giving everyone the same numbers, and Tycho Brahe building giant naked-eye instruments that took measurement accuracy from ten arc minutes down to one. Mars was suddenly eight arc minutes out of place, Kepler reached for ellipses, and the modern world was born. Along the way, Kwast and Matt land an unforgettable humility lesson. Hold your pinky up at arm's length. The moon is half that size. Now imagine how much else our senses are wrong about.

In Panorama Zondag kijkt Hans Smit elke week met een gast uit over diens culturele landschap aan de hand van kunstwerken die hij of zij zelf aandraagt. Wat biedt energie, troost, plezier, bezinning? Een goed gesprek aan tafel, met veel muziek. Elke zondag van 18:00 - 20:00 uur op NPO Klassiek.

Most Americans have no idea there is a space race going on, and that's exactly how the other side wants it. Lt Gen (Ret.) Steven L. Kwast is joined by his longtime colleague and one of the sharpest strategic minds in the country, Dr. Peter Garretson, author of Scramble for the Skies, The Next Space Race, and Space Shock. The framing lands like a punch. If the United States shut down NASA tomorrow, China would not even slow down. Their crawl, walk, run plan for solar system dominance runs independent of us. And the prize is staggering: a million times more material than Earth, a billion times more energy, an industrial base that would make the arsenal of democracy look quaint. Garretson and Kwast walk through asteroid mining, lunar space elevators, mass drivers, solar power satellites, and Gerald O'Neill's Island 3 habitats that could host ten trillion humans. They also bury the Club of Rome scarcity myth, explain why frontier closure made America pessimistic, and close with a charge: get these books into the hands of every young person under thirty. The door to the future is open. We just have to walk through it.

Cam Cooksey shows up with the question every kid secretly wants to ask. Is space real? And if it is, what even is it? Lt Gen (Ret.) Steven L. Kwast pulls out a scale-of-the-universe chart and walks Cam from the size of a sunflower out to Andromeda, then all the way down to quarks and quantum strings. The takeaway: you are connected to all of it, top to bottom. From there the conversation gets philosophical in the best way. Kwast lays out the decision-making framework he teaches future leaders. Start with an opinion, hold it with humility, then test it against the facts. His own starting opinion is that there is one God who made an infinite universe so we could love, explore, and grow. They tackle time travel (probably possible, probably unwise), the early 90s vertical takeoff rocket technology that will let you fly New York to Singapore in 37 minutes, and the deep state lie that the planet is too full. The closer, from Cam, is the line of the episode. Before you try to figure out outer space, focus on inner space first.

Annemieke Bosman praat met schrijver Ernest van der Kwast over zijn boek Schooljaren. Schooljaren is een coming-of-age verhaal over verlangen, dromen en grote veranderingen. Zoals Ernest van der Kwast in Mama Tandoori terugkeek op zijn jeugd, zo brengt hij in zijn nieuwe roman de middelbareschooltijd op hilarische en meeslepende wijze tot leven. Van schuifelen op het schoolfeest tot Apfelkorn drinken bij Duits, van overspannen docenten tot vieze vaders, van eerste zoen tot eindexamen. Bij de verwarming in de hal van hun school staan Ashraf, Mohamed, Dave, Erinç en de naamloze verteller. Ze drinken Capri-Sun, bespreken de benen van mevrouw Taconis en zoeken naar antwoorden op de grote vragen van het leven.  Ernest van der Kwast (1981) werd geboren in Mumbai, India. Hij brak door met zijn roman Mama Tandoori (2010), die in Nederland en Italië een bestseller werd met meer dan 100.000 verkochte exemplaren. Met De ijsmakers, waarvan de vertaalrechten aan negen landen zijn verkocht, won hij de Dioraphte Jongerenliteratuur Prijs. In 2020 verscheen Ilyas, een zinderende roman over het dilemma tussen hulp bieden aan anderen en kiezen voor jezelf.

Schrijft Ernest van de Kwast over zijn nieuwe roman “Schooljaren” Flip van Duijn kom vertellen over de taalschat: “Beertje Pippeloentje” van (zijn moeder) Annie M.G. Schmidt En taalwetenschapper Kristel Doreleijers duikt in haar boek “Superbrabants” in de wereld van het Brabantse dialect. René Appel bespreekt de TNA van Lenny Kuhr

Ernest van der Kwast is schrijver, presentator en programmamaker. Hij schreef boeken als ‘Tandoori' en ‘De ijsmakers', waarmee hij de Dioraphte Jongerenliteratuur Prijs won. Ook schreef hij de boeken ‘Het wonder dat niet omvalt' en ‘Jouw toekomst is mijn toekomst', met de verhalen van vier vluchtelingen. Voor NRC schreef hij satirische columns over mensen uit het nieuws. Hij is medeoprichter van verschillende culturele initiatieven, waaronder ‘Gooi een tomaat naar een schrijver & een roos naar de zangeres' en presenteerde ‘Rotterdam Late Night'. Nu verschijnt het boek ‘Schooljaren', een humoristisch portret van de schooljaren van vijf vrienden.  Ellen Deckwitz gaat met Ernest van der Kwast in gesprek. 

Lt Gen (Ret.) Steven L. Kwast was supposed to share the mic with cohost Matt Trump this week, but traffic had other plans. So buckle up for a solo ride through one of the meatiest history-meets-tech episodes yet, built around the recommended read The Autumn of the Middle Ages. The thesis: every great technological leap in human history, from medieval to Renaissance to industrial to today's network age, has been transformative and brutally violent. Kwast argues we are standing at the next hinge point and we have a choice. Race ahead with American values planted firmly on the high ground of space, or let an adversary plant theirs. He breaks down why energy in space is the whole ballgame, why Trump's executive order to put a nuclear plant in orbit by 2028 and on the moon by 2030 is the strategic one two punch that pairs with the 2019 creation of the Space Force, and why the Pancho Villa moment looking up at an airplane is exactly what we want our adversaries feeling. He also explains why Trump is wisely refusing to tear down old institutions until better ones are built. Build first, exit second.

Zoals Ernest van der Kwast in Mama Tandoori terugkeek op zijn jeugd, zo brengt hij in zijn nieuwe roman de middelbareschooltijd op hilarische en meeslepende wijze tot leven. Uitgegeven door Bezige Bij b.v., Uitgeverij De Spreker: Thijs Miedema

On April 14, President Trump signed an executive order telling the Department of War and NASA to put a nuclear power plant in low Earth orbit by 2028 and one on the lunar surface by 2030. Lt Gen (Ret.) Steven L. Kwast unpacks why that is not the start of weaponized space, but the catch up move America cannot afford to skip. Kwast walks through the case calmly and clearly. We already have a nuclear navy steaming the oceans safely for decades, so why not a nuclear powered space force? He tackles the Fukushima fear directly, explains how Elon Musk style cheap launch lets us send spent uranium rods into the sun, and shows how robotic mechanics, AI, and laser comms make astronauts unnecessary for reactor operations. Then he zooms out. China and Russia are already racing for space nuclear power. Whoever gets there first gets the high ground of energy, communications, and resources. Distributed mobile reactors in orbit work like the internet or a blockchain ledger, every node has to be killed to kill the network. The homework: read up, vote smart, and stop letting lobbyists scare your members of Congress into standing still.

Lt. Gen. Steven L. Kwast is joined by Ghost for a deep dive into the emerging era of geospatial politics and what it means for the future of humanity. This conversation explores how space is no longer just a frontier, but a new layer of economic and political power that could reshape global dynamics. From frictionless transportation and space-based infrastructure to nuclear energy in orbit, the episode outlines how access to space could eliminate traditional geographic limitations and level the playing field worldwide. The discussion also examines how this shift could unlock human potential in underdeveloped regions while introducing new strategic challenges between global powers. Kwast and Ghost connect historical geopolitics to the future of space dominance, emphasizing the importance of leadership, cooperation, and maintaining sovereignty in a rapidly evolving landscape.

In Space Revolution Episode 11, Lt Gen (Ret.) Steven L. Kwast is joined by guest Alpha Warrior for a focused discussion on one of the central struggles of the modern age: how to find truth in an information environment flooded with manipulation, agenda-driven narratives, and AI-assisted distortion. The episode explores how the truth movement evolved from rejecting mainstream media to embracing alternative media, podcasts, and citizen journalism, only to discover that those spaces can be infiltrated and corrupted as well. Kwast and Alpha Warrior examine the deeper problem beneath media failure, arguing that the real challenge is rooted in human nature, competition, power, and the constant effort by bad actors to dominate the information domain. The conversation then shifts into what makes this episode especially compelling: a detailed look at how future technologies, especially AI, voice analysis, pupil tracking, and space-based information networks, could help humanity better triangulate truth. Kwast explains that the goal is not to eliminate human discernment, but to build tools that help people verify claims, expose deception, and hold leaders accountable while preserving privacy, self-sufficiency, and moral order. Alpha Warrior adds a grounded perspective from law enforcement, showing how perception, instinct, and experience already shape how truth is evaluated in the real world. Together, they argue that the fight for truth will never end, but new tools may give ordinary people a far better chance of resisting lies, exposing corruption, and defending a moral society.

In this episode of Space Revolution, Lt Gen (Ret.) Steven L. Kwast takes a focused look at space-based solar power and brings in Gary Spirnak, CEO of Solaren, to explain why the technology may finally be commercially viable. The conversation centers on what makes solar power from orbit different from ground-based systems, including constant access to sunlight, the ability to deliver baseload power, and the possibility of scaling from megawatts to gigawatts in a way that could compete with traditional utility power on Earth. Spirnak breaks down the economics, the engineering challenge of scaling, and why his company is focused not on small demonstrations but on building a system that can actually sell electricity at competitive rates. The episode also digs into the practical questions people naturally ask about a space solar power system: safety, beam intensity, aviation concerns, birds, regulation, and how close this technology may be to real-world deployment. Kwast and Spirnak discuss the strategic implications for the United States, the role of China in the race for space-based energy, and how abundant orbital power could support not only utilities on Earth but future activity on the Moon, Mars, and the wider space economy. It is a grounded, high-level conversation about turning a long-discussed idea into a serious commercial and strategic infrastructure play.

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In Episode 9 of Space Revolution, Lt Gen (Ret.) Steven L. Kwast is joined by guest Jordan Sather for a wide-ranging discussion on energy, transportation, and the breakthroughs that could redefine how humanity moves through the world. The conversation examines why some technologies have advanced exponentially while electricity generation and transportation have remained stuck in familiar systems for more than a century. Kwast draws a sharp distinction between incremental innovation that improves existing tools and transformational innovation that replaces the old model entirely. From reusable rockets and beamed energy to electrogravitics, compression, and the deeper physics questions most people are never encouraged to ask, this episode explores how new energy sources could completely remake mobility on Earth and in space. Kwast argues that transportation is one of the essential pillars of civilization, and that any major breakthrough in mobility has the power to reshape the economy, daily life, and the future of human progress. Jordan Sather helps frame the bigger philosophical challenge too: if the public is taught to think inside outdated scientific boxes, truly disruptive technologies will always sound impossible until they suddenly become real.

In Episode 8 of Space Revolution, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Steven L. Kwast shifts from theory to practicality, explaining how the future space economy will actually be built. Using a visual walkthrough of the SpaceBilt concept, Kwast breaks down the logistics of constructing satellites and infrastructure directly in space using modular “LEGO-style” components, robotic assembly, and reusable launch systems pioneered by companies like SpaceX. Instead of fragile satellites built on Earth and launched fully assembled, this model sends modular parts into orbit where robotic factories construct satellites in a single day. The approach dramatically lowers costs, allows refueling and repairs in orbit, and enables satellites to be reconfigured or upgraded instead of becoming space junk. Kwast also explores how maneuverable satellites, modular payloads, and AI-assisted robotics could transform everything from lunar monitoring to space debris recycling. These systems could create an entirely new commercial marketplace in space where companies rent payload space, swap technologies as innovation advances, and build massive structures through modular assembly lines. The episode closes by emphasizing that leadership in space will shape the rules of the next economic frontier, making innovation, security, and responsible stewardship critical as humanity expands beyond Earth.

In Episode 7 of Space Revolution, Lt Gen (Ret.) Steven L. Kwast and guest GMoney tackle one of the most consequential conversations in human history: the relationship between information, power and money. Framing the Space Revolution as more than a technological shift, they explore the deeper human struggle for sovereignty, free will and truth at a pivotal crossroads in history. The discussion examines how control over language, currency and narrative has shaped civilizations, from ancient empires to the modern era of fiat money and digital systems. They break down the dangers of centralized power, the weaponization of information and the historic patterns that have led to enslavement through economic manipulation. Kwast and GMoney also highlight the emerging tools of the digital age, arguing that new technologies offer individuals the opportunity to reclaim power peacefully, without violence, by becoming aggressive learners and courageous participants in shaping the future. At its core, this episode is a call to optimism, courage and responsibility in what they describe as a modern-day revolution for freedom, rooted in truth, faith and individual sovereignty.

In Episode 6 of Space Revolution, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Steven L. Kwast and guest Brad Zerbo explore how mining asteroids and building in zero gravity could transform life on Earth. The discussion centers on three pillars of prosperity in space: information, energy, and resources, and how tapping into them could support the eight essentials of life, air, water, food, shelter, information, energy, transportation, and healthcare. They examine robotic asteroid mining, 3D printing structures in zero gravity, and the possibility of constructing entire homes in space and delivering them gently to Earth. The conversation highlights reusable rockets, renewable satellites, space-based energy beaming, and using water in space as fuel. Kwast emphasizes that reducing the cost of energy and materials could uplift the human condition globally while preserving Earth from destructive mining practices. Throughout the episode, they stress the importance of moral leadership, constitutional principles, and decentralizing control so individuals, not centralized powers, retain access to life's essentials. The show concludes with a recommended reading of Mining the Sky and a call for citizens to engage politically to guide this revolution responsibly.

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In Episode 4 of Space Revolution, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Steven L. Kwast is joined by Jordan Sather for a deep exploration of how information, truth, and health intersect as humanity enters a new era of technological expansion. This conversation reframes health as a holistic system encompassing mind, body, spirit, and society, emphasizing personal responsibility and moral grounding in an age of rapidly advancing space-based technologies. The discussion examines how expanded global access to information could transform healthcare outcomes, while also warning of the dangers of misinformation, outsourced thinking, and instant gratification. Kwast and Sather explore the ethical challenges posed by AI, social media, and emerging space infrastructure, stressing the need for humility, critical thinking, and disciplined values. As the Space Revolution accelerates, this episode challenges listeners to consider whether humanity is spiritually and mentally prepared to wield such powerful tools responsibly.

In Episode 3 of Space Revolution, Steven L. Kwast is joined by Burning Bright for a focused discussion on space resources and their potential to redefine humanity's future. The conversation explores how scarcity has historically driven conflict on Earth and how access to resources beyond our planet could fundamentally change that paradigm. Kwast describes space as a vast “heavenly quarry,” abundant with materials similar to those found on Earth, including water and rare elements critical to technological and economic advancement. Together, they examine how modern capabilities now make it possible to responsibly identify, access, and utilize these resources, connecting the topic to broader themes of energy, transportation, information, and stewardship. The episode emphasizes that space exploration carries not only opportunity, but moral responsibility, urging thoughtful leadership and long-term vision. Rather than framing space as a domain of domination, this discussion centers on abundance, innovation, and the possibility of building a more stable and prosperous future through informed and purposeful engagement.

This week on Motivated to Lead, we revisit a conversation with General Steven Kwast, CEO of SpaceBilt and one of the most forward thinking voices in national security and the future of space. General Kwast's story is remarkable. Raised in a remote African tribe, he went on to graduate from the U.S. Air Force Academy in astronautical engineering and later earned a master's in public policy from Harvard's Kennedy School. Over his distinguished career, he has recruited, educated, and developed the Air Force's workforce, served as President of Air University, and led at every level as a combat-seasoned fighter pilot. He is also the author of the influential "Fast Space" study, which outlines a bold vision for America's economic and national security leadership in space.

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Kunstenaar en filmmaker Jeroen Kooijmans presenteert met ‘Love-22-Love' een poëtische documentaire die haar wereldpremière beleeft op IDFA. In de film verweeft hij dertig jaar aan beeldmateriaal tot een zelfportret waarin kunst, liefde en mentale kwetsbaarheid samenkomen. Wat begint als een persoonlijke zoektocht door depressie en psychose ontvouwt zich tot een ode aan de liefde en aan de kracht van verbeelding.  Presentatie: Ernest van der Kwast

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Op 20 september verschijnt de cd ‘Views from Dutch trains' van het Mallet Collective dat voor dit project bestaat uit Ramon Lormans en Georgi Tsnenov. Tegelijkertijd start de bijbehorende releasetour, met een première in de Kunstkerk in Dordrecht. Alle stukken op het album draaien om treinreizen: voorbijglijdende landschappen, overvolle perrons, onverwachte ontmoetingen, momenten van reflectie of een coupé vol blèrende kinderen. Met nieuwe composities van Anastas Paev en Jannum Kruidhof, bestaande werken van Jacob ter Veldhuis, Anthony Fiumara en Jo, Antal en Misha Sporck proberen Lormans en Tsenov de reiservaring tot leven te brengen.  Presentatie: Ernest van der Kwast

GMoney welcomes back General Kwast for a deep-dive conversation on Bitcoin's role as more than just money—it's a revolutionary weapon system in cyberspace. Together they explore how Bitcoin represents power projection, energy, and sovereignty in the digital age, comparing it to past innovations like airplanes and tanks that were initially misunderstood. Kwast explains why leaders often fail to see transformational technologies until it's too late, and why America must adapt quickly to avoid being left behind. The discussion covers Trump's strategic approach, the collapse of fiat-funded institutions, and how Bitcoin could enable a new era of self-governance and global negotiation without violence. From quantum computing threats to tokenization, taxation, and the future of national defense, this episode unpacks the stakes of a digital 1776. A powerful mix of history, strategy, and vision for a freer future.

Joost Vullings gaat het programma Buitenhof presenteren. Hij volgt Pieter Jan Hagens op, die eerder dit jaar met pensioen ging. Vullings is sinds 2017 politiek commentator bij EenVandaag en schuift als politiek duider regelmatig aan bij talkshows. Ook is hij mede-initiatiefnemer en presentator van de populaire politieke podcast De Stemming. Samen met Maaike Schoon en Twan Huys vormt hij vanaf 7 september het nieuwe presentatietrio van Buitenhof. Presentatie: Ernest van der Kwast

Frisdrankproducent Vrumona, een afkorting van VRUchtenliMONAde, werd in 2023 door Heineken verkocht aan het Deense Royal Unibrew, en sindsdien heeft CEO Ilco Kwast niet stil gezeten. Zo hengelden ze begin dit jaar hard seltzermerk GiG binnen, en moet eind dit jaar alle Pepsi en 7-up in een 100% gerecycled flesje zitten. En de controverse rondom de suikertaks wil maar niet gaan liggen, wat merkt het bedrijf daar eigenlijk van? Ilco Kwast, CEO van Frisdrankproducent Vrumona is te gast in BNR Zakendoen. Macro met Mujagić Elke dag een intrigerende gedachtewisseling over de stand van de macro-economie. Op maandag en vrijdag gaat presentator Thomas van Zijl in gesprek met econoom Arnoud Boot, de rest van de week praat Van Zijl met econoom Edin Mujagić. Ook altijd terug te vinden als je een aflevering gemist hebt. Blik op de wereld Wat speelt zich vandaag af op het wereldtoneel? Het laatste nieuws uit bijvoorbeeld Oekraïne, het Midden-Oosten, de Verenigde Staten of Brussel hoor je iedere werkdag om 12.10 van onze vaste experts en eigen redacteuren en verslaggevers. Ook los te vinden als podcast. Ondernemers Het Amsterdamse softwarebedrijf Framer heeft 100 miljoen dollar opgehaald bij investeerders. En: ondernemers maken zich zorgen over de nieuwe flexwerkwet. Dat en meer bespreken we om 11.30 in het ondernemerspanel met: Remy Gieling van AI.nl en Karlijn L'Ortye Serie ondernemer, expert in leiderschaps- en organisatieontwikkeling Luister l Ondernemerspanel Zakenlunch Elke dag, tijdens de lunch, geniet je mee van het laatste zakelijke nieuws, actuele informatie over de financiële markten en ander economische actualiteiten. Op een ontspannen manier word je als luisteraar bijgepraat over alles wat er speelt in de wereld van het bedrijfsleven en de beurs. En altijd terug te vinden als podcast, mocht je de lunch gemist hebben. Contact & Abonneren BNR Zakendoen zendt elke werkdag live uit van 11:00 tot 13:30 uur. Je kunt de redactie bereiken via e-mail. Abonneren op de podcast van BNR Zakendoen kan via bnr.nl/zakendoen, of via Apple Podcast en Spotify. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Burning Bright sits down with Lt. General Steve Kwast for a wide-ranging and thought-provoking conversation on Trump's second term, the info war, and the challenges of leading in turbulent times. From the tightrope of communicating grand plans while facing enemy resistance, to the cultural battles of sovereignty, institutions, and self-determination, Kwast unpacks how strategy, patience, and resilience shape this era. The discussion moves through the administrative state, public-private partnerships, and the emerging space race, highlighting how innovation and national strength intertwine with global cooperation and competition. With insights on nuclear energy, deterrence, and the moral foundations needed to face the digital age, this episode blends geopolitics, philosophy, and leadership into an inspiring roadmap for America's future.

CannCon and Alpha Warrior welcome Lt. General Steve Kwast to SITREP for a powerful conversation on faith, service, and the future of warfare. General Kwast shares his journey from dreaming of flight as a child in Africa to becoming the first pilot straight out of training assigned to the F-15E Strike Eagle. He recounts combat missions in Desert Storm and Afghanistan, the lessons learned in Top Gun training, and the critical role of air power in saving lives on the ground. The discussion dives into situational awareness, the moral burden of combat, and how God-given confidence shapes leadership. Moving into today's battles, Kwast explains the nature of information warfare, the threats of AI and infiltration, and why America's strength lies in its innovation and faith. He emphasizes that the art of war should be about deterrence and peace, not glorification of violence, and that teaching children God's ways is essential to preserving freedom. A candid, wide-ranging interview that connects the heart of a warrior to the challenges of America's future.

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Nazanin Taheri staat deze zomer op de Parade met haar solovoorstelling ‘De Surpriseshow.' Daarin blikt ze terug op haar jeugd in AZC Kollum, waar ze droomde van een optreden in Henny Huismans tv-show. Het werd een tijd van eindeloos wachten, vriendschappen die niet standhielden en een wereld die haar vaak niet zag staan. Nu staat ze zelf op het podium, gewapend met humor, rauwheid en een acteursdiploma. Een voorstelling over opgroeien, veerkracht en wat er gebeurt als het meisje dat alles zag eindelijk wordt gezien. Presentatie: Ernest van der Kwast

Het Dordrechts Museum toont twee krachtige werken van Charlotte Schleiffert, waarin activistische figuren in een mix van fashion, folklore en punk symbool staan voor vrijheid en gelijkwaardigheid. Haar wereldwijde inspiratie leidt tot visuele collages vol maatschappijkritiek en verlangen naar een betere wereld. Presentatie: Ernest van der Kwast

In ‘Brieven aan Anton de Kom' schrijft Akwasi persoonlijke brieven aan de Surinaamse verzetsstrijder en auteur, waarin hij reflecteert op zijn ervaringen en de maatschappelijke ontwikkelingen sinds zijn toespraak op De Dam in 2020. Akwasi verwierf bekendheid als lid van de hiphopformatie Zwart Licht en richtte in 2020 Omroep Zwart op.  Presentatie: Ernest van de Kwast

  This week we revisit our interview with Steven Kwast, who is the CEO of SpaceBilt. He is a retired Air Force General who has spent his life understanding the art of peaceful International affairs and national security strategies. He was raised in a remote African tribe and is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy in astronautical engineering. He holds a master's degree in public policy from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. He has extensive experience in recruiting, educating, training, and developing the workforce for the US Air Force. He was the University President for the Air Force's University (Air University) in Montgomery, Alabama. He is a combat-seasoned fighter pilot with extensive command experience at every level in the US Air Force. He authored the "Fast Space" study that puts forward a plan to develop the economic and national security power of Space for 21st-century challenges.

In this profound special edition of Geopolitics with Ghost, General Steven Kwast joins Ghost to expose how Africa's hero system was dismantled and what it will take to restore it. Drawing from his upbringing in Cameroon and deep military and academic experience, Kwast examines the collapse of sovereign leadership in places like Burkina Faso, highlighting how revolutionary leaders like Thomas Sankara were undermined by globalist interests and replaced by foreign-aligned regimes. General Kwast introduces his “Hero System” theory, which argues that a functioning society must inspire its youth to stay, serve, and thrive. He outlines how U.S. military programs, though well-intentioned, often inadvertently train future coup leaders, and how a lack of cultural understanding at the highest levels of American policy leads to failure abroad. The conversation spans technology-based solutions like atmospheric water generation, the role of culture in sustainable leadership, and how tribal traditions hold the keys to rebuilding trust and purpose. With insights into oral history, spiritual leadership, and geopolitical missteps, this episode is a blueprint for how America, and humanity, can help rebuild sovereign civilizations by respecting their unique cultural roots and restoring the path to authentic leadership.

‘Waar is het lam?' van Mustafa Stitou is een indringende dichtbundel over offer, geloof en verlangen, waarmee hij de Johan Polak Poëzieprijs 2025 wint. Stitou, die eerder onder meer de bekroonde bundels ‘Varkensroze ansichten' en ‘Tempel' publiceerde, ontvangt de prijs op 15 juni tijdens het Poetry International Festival in Rotterdam. Presentatie: Ernest van de Kwast

Steven L. Kwast is a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General and the Co-founder and CEO of SpaceBilt, a company reimagining the entire spacecraft lifecycle to enable scalable, sustainable space infrastructure. A 1986 U.S. Air Force Academy graduate in astronautical engineering, he served 33 years, commanding units like the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing in Afghanistan and the Air Education and Training Command. A combat-tested F-15E pilot with 3,300+ flight hours (650 in combat), he also holds a Master's in Public Policy from Harvard. A key advocate for the U.S. Space Force, Kwast now leads innovation in space technology and speaks on national security, space policy, and economic development beyond Earth. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: ⁠https://uscca.com/srs⁠ ⁠https://www.betterhelp.com/srs⁠ This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Give online therapy a try at ⁠betterhelp.com/srs⁠ and get on your way to being your best self. ⁠https://www.meetfabric.com/shawn⁠ ⁠https://www.fastgrowingtrees.com⁠ - USE CODE SRS ⁠https://www.shawnlikesgold.com⁠ | 855-936-GOLD ⁠https://www.helixsleep.com/srs⁠ ⁠https://hexclad.com/srs⁠ ⁠https://www.paladinpower.com/srs⁠ ⁠https://www.patriotmobile.com/srs⁠ ⁠https://www.rocketmoney.com/srs⁠ ⁠https://www.shopify.com/srs Steve Kwast Links: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-kwast-362a3a15  Skycorp Incorporated - https://www.skycorpinc.com SpaceBilt - https://www.spacebilt.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In het onlangs uitgekomen onderzoeksverhaal ‘Onder Ons', gepubliceerd door Follow the Money, onderzoeken journalisten Bas van Beek en Birte Schohaus de geheimzinnige genootschappen van de Nederlandse elite. Ze spraken tientallen insiders die voor het eerst openheid geven over besloten eetclubjes waarin macht, netwerken en invloed samenkomen. Hoever reikt de invloed van deze maandelijkse onderonsjes? Presentatie: Ernest van der Kwast

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In this powerhouse episode of Badlands Story Hour, Chris Paul and Burning Bright welcome retired Lieutenant General Steven Kwast for an electrifying breakdown of Top Gun: Maverick. More than just a blockbuster, this film becomes a launchpad for deep conversation about modern warfare, American identity, masculinity, and technological transition. The trio explores how the film reinvigorated national morale during a demoralized cultural moment, how it brilliantly balances archetypal storytelling with real-world nuance, and what it says about the current struggle between man and machine. General Kwast, who's actually lived the life Maverick embodies, offers insider insight into the physical toll of combat, the training and mindset of elite fighter pilots, and how ego, humility, and intuition collide in life-or-death decisions. They dive into the spiritual nature of heroism, the psychological cost of war, and the real-world threats posed by information warfare and silent societal sabotage. From the dangers of AI and energy weaponization to the role of America as the last great hope for global liberty, this conversation is as uplifting as it is urgent. One part military analysis, one part cultural therapy, this is not your average movie review...it's a mission debrief for the soul.

Burning Bright is joined by special guest General Steven Kwast for an explosive deep dive into the real battles shaping our world, from narrative warfare to technological revolutions. General Kwast, a military strategist and expert in power projection, pulls back the curtain on how narratives control nations, shape wars, and determine the fate of civilizations. They break down why the U.S. Constitution is the greatest defense against tyranny, how Trump is playing 5D chess to break the global power structure, and why the real fight isn't just political, it's about who controls the future. Kwast shares insights from his time in national security, aerospace, and strategic planning, explaining why technology has been suppressed, how energy innovation has been deliberately stifled, and what happens when America reclaims its role as a global leader in peace and prosperity. From J.D. Vance's fiery speech in Munich to Trump's economic masterstroke with tariffs, this episode unpacks the high-stakes moves reshaping global alliances. They also dive into the power of AI, the narrative war against nuclear energy, and why true freedom starts with reclaiming control over information. If you think you know the battle we're in...think again. The war is a story, the story is a war, and it's time to wake up and take back our future.

Hosted by Jon Herold, today's The Daily Herold dissects the latest headlines, including Trump's bold executive orders reshaping military readiness and tackling wokeness in the armed forces. Explore the controversy around California's water crisis and Trump's intervention. Plus, special guest Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Steven L. Kwast joins to discuss Trump's “Iron Dome for America” and its implications for national security. Also, a dive into the world of AI as OpenAI launches ChatGPT Gov. Packed with sharp analysis and expert insights, this episode is a must-listen.