NSI at RNDF

Fault Lines

NSI’s Flagship Podcast

Fault Lines gets you up to speed three times a week on the national security and foreign policy debates shaping America. Hosted by a regular cast of foreign policy experts—including NSI Deputy Executive Director Martha Miller, NSI Senior Fellows Lester Munson and Morgan Vina, and Jessica Jones, Director of the NSI CTC – Howard University Cybersecurity Clinic—Fault Lines delivers expert insights and timely discussions.

At RNDF, the podcast engages with leading defense, national security, and industry experts to explore critical themes impacting U.S. national security.

RNDF 2024

  • The Future of U.S. Global Leadership
    • Vibhav Altekar: Co-Founder and VP of Software at Saronic Technologies, a defense technology company advancing naval warfare through cutting-edge solutions. This episode is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.
    • Ambassador Robert O’Brien: Co-Founder of American Global Strategies and former National Security Advisor, with experience as Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs. This episode is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.
    • Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND): Armed Services Committee member and Defense Modernization Caucus co-chair, discussing emergent technologies in national security. This episode is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.
    • Michele Flournoy: Co-Founder of WestExec Advisors and former Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, providing insights on defense strategy and innovation. This episode is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.
    • Representative Jim Himes (D-CT-4): Ranking Member of the House Intelligence Committee, focusing on financial services, urban poverty, and strategic competition with China. This episode is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services. 
    • Representative John Moolenaar (MI-02): Chairman of the House Select Committee on China, tackling issues like trade practices, IP theft, and human rights abuses. This episode is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.
    • Sharon Weinberger: National security editor at The Wall Street Journal and author of The Imagineers of War: The Untold Story of DARPA, the Pentagon Agency That Changed the World. This episode is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

RNDF 2023

  • Understanding The Future of Tech Innovation and National Security
      • Shannon Clark: Defense Growth Lead at Palantir Technologies, former White House Counterterrorism Director, and Department of Defense intelligence analyst. This episode is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services. 
      • Trae Stephens: Co-Founder of Anduril Industries and Partner at Founders Fund, with expertise in defense technologies and venture capital. This episode is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services. 
  • Confronting the New Alliance of Global Repressors
    • Ambassador Eric Edelman: Vice Chair of the Commission on the National Defense Strategy and former Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. This episode is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services. 
    • Secretary Leon Panetta: Former Secretary of Defense and CIA Director, currently Chairman of the Panetta Institute. This episode is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.
    • Matthew Pottinger: Chairman of the China Program at FDD, key architect of the U.S.’s modern approach to China. This episode is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.  
    • Mara Rudman: Member of the National Defense Commission and Schlesinger Distinguished Professor at the University of Virginia. This episode is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.

 

CTRL+F

NSI CTC Podcast

CTRL+F takes a deep dive into the evolving landscape of technology, examining breakthroughs in AI, blockchain, cybersecurity, and more. Each series explores a distinct facet of technological innovation and its implications for U.S. national security.

RNDF 2024

  • Exploring the Future of Defense Innovation
    • Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND): Co-chair of the Defense Modernization Caucus, discussing emergent technologies. This episode is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.
    • Honorable Christine Fox: Senior Fellow at Johns Hopkins APL and former Acting Deputy Secretary of Defense, with expertise in modernization and innovation. This episode is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.
    • Andy Lowery: CEO of Epirus, specializing in directed energy systems to address modern defense challenges. This episode is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.
    • Raj Shah: Co-Founder of Shield Capital and former Pentagon DIUx leader, bridging Silicon Valley and military innovation. This episode is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.
    • Under Secretary Heidi Shyu: DoD’s Chief Technology Officer, driving innovation through DARPA, the Missile Defense Agency, and other initiatives. This episode is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.
    • Brandon Tseng: Co-Founder of Shield AI, focusing on intelligent autonomous systems for contested environments. This episode is on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other streaming services.