Best CNA Education Podcasts (2024)

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China's Economic Activities in Africa 24:01

1h ago24:01

24:01

Over the past 20 years, the People’s Republic of China has invested billions of dollars in African nations. But what impact have these investments had on the continent, and how have things changed in the wake of the dual global shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine? Tim Ditter joins the show to answer these questions and …

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The Impact of Extreme Weather on Vulnerable Populations 31:11

12d ago31:11

31:11

Climate change increases the frequency, severity, and cost of extreme weather events. However, these events are not felt by everyone equally. Existing inequalities in our society exasperate the risks for vulnerable populations. In this episode, Leola Abrahams and Mark Roberts discuss how extreme weather events impact older adults and Native America…

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Conventional Missiles in the Ukraine War 35:48

26d ago35:48

35:48

The Russia‑Ukraine war marks the first large‑scale deployment and use of conventional ballistic and cruise missile technology. Because of this, the theater has become a test bed for missile technology and strategy and has revealed the strengths and weaknesses of contemporary missile forces and doctrines. In this episode, Fabien Hoffman and Gabriela…

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Department of the Navy Deputy Principal Cyber Advisor Joshua Reiter on the Department's Cyber Strategy 26:06

2M ago26:06

26:06

Military operations in the physical domains all depend on the cyber domain. To ensure the success of traditional naval capabilities, the Navy and Marine Corps must project power in and through cyberspace while defending their systems and assets from adversary cyber capabilities. The side that most effectively sequences and synchronizes cyber effect…

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Zero Trust: Modernizing in a Classified Environment 23:40

2M ago23:40

23:40

In an age when the risks of cyberattacks are increasingly clear, the Zero Trust security model, built on the principle of “never trust, always verify,” is the new standard for cyber security. Like many organizations, CNA is working to implement the model throughout our organization. Rizwan Jan, CNA’s Chief Information Officer, and cybersecurity exp…

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Civilian Harm Mitigation is a Moral Imperative and a Strategic Priority 36:03

3M ago36:03

36:03

The DOD Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan (CHMR-AP) represents a significant step forward for global efforts to reduce civilian harm. The plan recognizes that reducing civilian harm is not just a moral imperative but a strategic priority. It lays out concrete steps that the Department of Defense can take to mitigate civilian harm ca…

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How Can Emergency Managers Best Utilize Social Media? 24:54

3M ago24:54

24:54

Climate Change is increasing both the frequency and severity of extreme weather events. Because of this, it is more important than ever that emergency management officials utilize every tool available to them to communicate effectively and clearly with the public. Jamie Biglow and Heather Marshall from CNA's Center for Emergency Management Operatio…

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Globalisasi, a Podcast by Alexa 12:37

3M ago12:37

12:37

Apa sih Globalisasi itu?By Charis National Academy JHS

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Globalisasi, a Podcast by Eugenia 3:38

3M ago3:38

3:38

Apa sih Globalisasi itu, dan bagaimana mempengaruhi kehidupan kita sekarang?By Charis National Academy JHS

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Globalisasi, a Podcast by Infinity 4:39

3M ago4:39

4:39

Globalisasi; proses integrasi internasionalBy Charis National Academy JHS

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A New Tool to Protect First Responders 15:49

4M ago15:49

15:49

As cities across the country become more networked and connected with smart sensors, more data is available to first responders than ever before. But how can this data be interpreted efficiently in emergencies where every second counts? In this episode, John Crissman and Shaelynn Hales from CNA and Godfrey Nolan, founder and CEO of RIIS LLC, join t…

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Tomorrow's Technology in the Ukraine War 40:03

4M ago40:03

40:03

The role of AI and autonomous systems in the war in Ukraine has attracted much attention in the media and from analysts tracking the use of new technologies in warfare. But what impact has it had on the battlefield? In this episode, Margarita Konaev and Samuel Bendett join the show to discuss how these technologies impact the situation on the groun…

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A New Approach to Preventing Suicide in the Army 22:23

5M ago22:23

22:23

In recent years, there has been a rise in suicide attempts among army personnel and while there have been a lot of attempts to tackle this problem, it is not clear if what has been done to date is working. In this episode, Heather Wolters and Lauren Malone join John to discuss a new holistic approach to address the problem at a systemic level. Gues…

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Russian Military Logistics in the Ukraine War 29:00

5M ago29:00

29:00

In the early days of the Ukraine war, the Russian army experienced a massive breakdown of its logistics operations. Frontline troops were going without basic supplies like food and fuel. What caused this breakdown, and has Russia been able to stabilize supply lines as the war progressed? Paul Schwartz joins the show to discuss his report on Russian…

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The Navy and Strategic Competition with China 30:33

5M ago30:33

30:33

The Chief of Staff to the Secretary of the Navy asked CNA for recommendations on how the Navy can better position itself for such competition, that is, below the threshold of armed conflict. In this episode, three experts from across CNA join the show to discuss their specific recommendations and what the future fleet needs to look like to implemen…

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The Benefits of Body-worn Cameras in a Local Jail Setting 24:45

6M ago24:45

24:45

Over the past decade, police departments across the United States have adopted body-worn cameras, and evidence suggests that they can help reduce complaints and use of force incidents. This raises the question of whether they could serve a similar purpose in jails and prisons. In this episode, John Stimpson sits down with Brittany Cunningham and Br…

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How Special Operations Forces Can Help Address IUU Fishing 21:09

7M ago21:09

21:09

The People's Republic of China is the most significant contributor to the global problem of illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing. Its distant water fishing fleet is the largest in the world and operates everywhere, from the Pacific Island Countries to the Atlantic Coast of Africa. In this episode, Heidi Holz and Cornell Overfield join John …

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Rebroadcast: Better Metrics for Better Analyses 25:38

7M ago25:38

25:38

What do search engine optimization, airline schedules and standardized testing have in common? They are all vulnerable to Goodhart’s law, the idea that when a metric becomes a target, it ceases to be a good metric. In this episode, Michael Stumborg and Timothy Blasius join John to discuss their report, “Goodhart’s Law: Recognizing and Mitigating th…

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Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong and the future of Russia-North Korea relations 29:14

8M ago29:14

29:14

On September 13, North Korean Leader Kim Jong met with Russian President Vladmir Putin at the Vostochny Cosmodrome, Russia’s most advanced space launch site. The meeting sparked concern in the West that Kim could supply Russia with weapons and munitions for its war in Ukraine and speculation about what North Korea would receive in return. In this e…

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Large Scale Exercise 2023 24:51

8M ago24:51

24:51

Last month, the Navy and the Marine Corps held Large Scale Exercise 2023. The exercise integrates six Navy and Marine Corps component commands and seven numbered fleets across the globe. More than 10,000 Sailors and Marines across 22 time zones participated in the exercise. 48 CNA analysts supported this exercise, including 14 aboard ships in all 7…

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DePoy Award Winner: Jerry Meyerle 22:10

9M ago22:10

22:10

CNA’s Phil E. DePoy Award recognizes analytic excellence, harmonious relations with colleagues and clients, and dedication to this organization. The ideal candidate produces consistently superb analysis, communicates effectively to expert and lay audiences alike, leads teams well, and influences the thinking and decisions of sponsors through their …

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Moving at the Speed of Innovation — Regulating Package Delivery Drones 35:06

9M ago35:06

35:06

Companies, including Amazon, UPS, and Domino's are all investing in package delivery drones. These systems represent a significant paradigm shift from the current air traffic control model. With the private sector moving at the speed of innovation, the government will need new tools to regulate this new airspace. In this episode, we discuss CNA’s n…

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Alliance Wedge Strategies: Russia 32:14

10M ago32:14

32:14

In great power strategic competition, states deploy wedge strategies to divide, weaken, and prevent opposing alliances. In part two of a two-part series on the topic, host David Wallsh moderates a discussion on Russia's wedge strategies in the Global South and how the United States can address this challenge. Dmitry Gorenburg is a Senior Research S…

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Alliance Wedge Strategies: China 34:41

10M ago34:41

34:41

In great power strategic competition, states deploy wedge strategies to divide, weaken, and prevent opposing alliances. In part one of a two-part series on the topic, host David Wallsh moderates a discussion on Chinese wedge strategies in the Indo-Pacific and how the United States can address this challenge. Biographies David Wallsh is a Senior Res…

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National Security Seminar: Artificial Intelligence in Nuclear Operations 1:21:21

11M ago1:21:21

1:21:21

On April 20, 2023, CNA’s National Security Seminar (NSS) series hosted a virtual panel discussion on the challenges, opportunities, and risks of incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into nuclear operations. The event was centered on a recently released CNA report, Artificial Intelligence in Nuclear Operations. Guest Biographies Mallory Stewar…

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Cheap Commercial Drones and the War in Ukraine 30:55

11M ago30:55

30:55

High-end, long-range combat drones like the MQ-1 Predator can fly for thousands of miles and strike adversaries from far away. They are also extremely expensive—one MQ1 costs $20 million—and manufacturing takes time. Such drones are in short supply in Russia, creating a gap in Russian military capabilities. But Russia has adapted. This episode exam…

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Not Just Nuclear Weapons: How China Views Strategic Deterrence 25:25

12M ago25:25

25:25

For decades, competition between the United States and Russia has defined strategic deterrence. But as China emerges as the greatest rival to the United States, it is worth examining how Beijing views the concept. In this episode we examine how China’s military and civilian analysts are writing about strategic deterrence, and how new technologies a…

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China's Economic Activities in Africa 24:01

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The Impact of Extreme Weather on Vulnerable Populations 31:11

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Conventional Missiles in the Ukraine War 35:48

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Department of the Navy Deputy Principal Cyber Advisor Joshua Reiter on the Department's Cyber Strategy 26:06

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Zero Trust: Modernizing in a Classified Environment 23:40

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Civilian Harm Mitigation is a Moral Imperative and a Strategic Priority 36:03

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How Can Emergency Managers Best Utilize Social Media? 24:54

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Globalisasi, a Podcast by Alexa 12:37

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Globalisasi, a Podcast by Eugenia 3:38

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Globalisasi, a Podcast by Infinity 4:39

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A New Tool to Protect First Responders 15:49

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Tomorrow's Technology in the Ukraine War 40:03

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A New Approach to Preventing Suicide in the Army 22:23

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Russian Military Logistics in the Ukraine War 29:00

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The Navy and Strategic Competition with China 30:33

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The Benefits of Body-worn Cameras in a Local Jail Setting 24:45

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How Special Operations Forces Can Help Address IUU Fishing 21:09

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Rebroadcast: Better Metrics for Better Analyses 25:38

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Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong and the future of Russia-North Korea relations 29:14

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Large Scale Exercise 2023 24:51

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DePoy Award Winner: Jerry Meyerle 22:10

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Moving at the Speed of Innovation — Regulating Package Delivery Drones 35:06

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Alliance Wedge Strategies: Russia 32:14

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Alliance Wedge Strategies: China 34:41

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National Security Seminar: Artificial Intelligence in Nuclear Operations 1:21:21

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Cheap Commercial Drones and the War in Ukraine 30:55

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Not Just Nuclear Weapons: How China Views Strategic Deterrence 25:25

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