Best Geospatial Intelligence Podcasts (2025)

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#155 | Real-time Geospatial Intelligence | Michael Bartholomeusz, Novi Space 38:30

17d ago38:30

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How can you get real-time intelligence from space rapidly and cheaply? Novi Space is a startup from Virginia that uses its own hardware and on-orbit edge processing to do just that. Their CEO Michael Bartholomeusz is our guest this week. 🕰️ Timestamps: 0:00 Podcast Intro01:33 Elevator Pitch02:50 Real-Time Intelligence and Use Cases06:02 Technical D…

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Ep. 21 Dominance Playbook: National Security Strategy, Undersea Competition, & Golden Dome Limits 59:29

22h ago59:29

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In this episode of Understandable Insights, Sue and Eric crack open the 2025 National Security Strategy. They start by explaining what a National Security Strategy is supposed to do—define outcomes, not micromanage actions—and what it means when a strategy leans hard into “America First” rhetoric while saying almost nothing about education, health,…

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#157 | Keeping Satellites Stable | Alessandro Stabile, Magma Space 41:38

1h ago41:38

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Magma Space is a U.S. startup with advanced technology to help keep satellites stable / jitter-free, which is more important to satellite communications and remote sensing than you may realize. We have Magma's CEO & Co-Founder Alessandro Stabile as our guest to help explain. 🕰️ Timestamps: 0:00 Podcast Intro02:02 Elevator Pitch04:31 Markets & Custo…

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Ep 20 Bonus: Retribution Politics: When Dissent Becomes Dangerous 6:27

4d ago6:27

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In this special edition of Understandable Insights, Sue and Eric explore the troubling rise of retribution politics in America. Prompted by a Reuters investigation into over 470 individuals and institutions allegedly targeted by the Trump administration, they examine what happens when government power is used to punish dissent—from prosecutors and …

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Scaling Airflow to 11,000 DAGs Across Three Regions at Intercom with András Gombosi and Paul Vickers 34:24

6d ago34:24

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The evolution of Intercom’s data infrastructure reveals how a well-built orchestration system can scale to serve global needs. With thousands of DAGs powering analytics, AI and customer operations, the team’s approach combines technical depth with organizational insight. In this episode, András Gombosi, Senior Engineering Manager of Data Infra and …

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The future will thank us: an intergenerational approach to security 46:50

3d ago46:50

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What is intergenerational security and how does it intersect with traditional concepts of national security? How do intergenerational dynamics and differing interactions with technology, social media and AI impact security and resilience? What are the security issues that young Australians care about and how do these differ from the concerns of old…

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Ep. 20 Trust and Consequences: Afghan Allies, Back-Channels, and Nursing Pros 48:50

3d ago48:50

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In this episode of Understandable Insights, Sue and Eric look at the price of trust—starting with an Afghan ally accused of murdering a West Virginia National Guard member near the White House and the administration’s response: freezing asylum and visa decisions for Afghan allies. They unpack what it means to run a “nation of immigrants” on fear in…

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#156 | Hyperspectral Earth Intelligence | Awais Ahmed, Pixxel 54:15

11d ago54:15

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Pixxel is a prominent earth observation startup originally from India and now present in the U.S., too. They are focused on so-called hyperspectral imaging. CEO & Co-Founder Awais Ahmed is our guest. 🕰️ Timestamps: 0:00 Podcast Intro01:23 Elevator Pitch 03:32 Origin Story 07:51 Hyperspectral Imaging 09:54 Market Demand and Use Cases 18:25 Hyperspec…

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Ep. 19 Substitution or Sovereignty? China’s Capital, Nuclear Loans, & State vs. Federal Power 57:54

14d ago57:54

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In this episode of Understandable Insights, Sue and Eric trace how seemingly ordinary deals can reshape American security, starting with a Chinese-linked insurance acquisition that offers a window into the “holy grail” of intelligence—intent. Some foreign capital is about substitution, not partnership. From there, they turn to energy in the AI era,…

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How Covestro Turns Airflow Into a Simulation Toolbox with Anja Mackenzie 23:10

21d ago23:10

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Building scalable, reproducible workflows for scientific computing often requires bridging the gap between research flexibility and enterprise reliability. In this episode, Anja MacKenzie, Expert for Cheminformatics at Covestro, explains how her team uses Airflow and Kubernetes to create a shared, self-service platform for computational chemistry. …

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Australia’s Chief of the Defence Force: reflections on half a century of service 44:02

19d ago44:02

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How is the Australian Defence Force preparing for the challenges of a changing world? Does the appointment of a naval officer as the Chief of the Defence Force signal a shift in focus to the maritime domain? What does a career in the Australian Defence Force mean in the 21st century? In this episode, Admiral David Johnston joins Rory Medcalf to dis…

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Ep. 18 Leaky Systems: Agentic AI Hack, Dams and Drought, & States Stepping Up 49:48

16d ago49:48

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In this episode of Understandable Insights, Sue and Eric break down a new milestone in AI operations: an agentic hack using Claude that orchestrates tools together. They explain what’s actually new about the attack, why intent plus AI scale is the real risk, and how governments, companies, media, and citizens should think about Who’s Responsible in…

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The Science of Leadership: Nine Ways to Expand Your Impact – A Conversation with Margaret Moore

21d ago

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What is the “science of leadership”? Why is it important to distinguish between self-oriented, other-oriented, and system-oriented leadership? How should leaders navigate modern challenges such as the rise of AI or economic uncertainty? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Margaret Moore, co-author of THE SCIENCE…

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Building Secure Financial Data Platforms at AgileEngine with Valentyn Druzhynin 21:16

27d ago21:16

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The use of Apache Airflow in financial services demands a balance between innovation and compliance. Agile Engine’s approach to orchestration showcases how secure, auditable workflows can scale even within the constraints of regulatory environments. In this episode, Valentyn Druzhynin, Senior Data Engineer at AgileEngine, discusses how his team lev…

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Ep. 17 Steppe Signals: Kazakhstan’s Uranium, Europe’s First-Mover Standards, & AI Bubble Watch 45:46

24d ago45:46

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In this episode of Understandable Insights, Sue and Eric discuss U.S. global influence on display as a C5+1 White House celebration, a former al-Qaeda–linked Syrian leader visits, and the State Department expresses irritation as the EU grabs first-mover ground in standards—from a draft Space Act to AI policy. They weigh the case for an AI bubble an…

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LEADERSHIP LESSONS ON NAVIGATING DISRUPTION: A CONVERSATION WITH TERENCE MAURI AND PROF. SCOTT D. ANTHONY

25d ago

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Join host Michael Keegan as he outlines critical insights on leadership, disruption, and transformation. He brings together two remarkable thought leaders who offer strategies on how to navigate uncertainty, embrace change, and drive transformation in an era where disruption is accelerating. From his interviews with Terence Mauri and Scott Anthony,…

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#154 | Optical Communications | JF Morizur, Cailabs 51:47

29d ago51:47

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Cailabs is a French laser company and one thing they are doing are optical communications between Earth to Space. This has a number of advantages over radio frequency communications, which is why it is being adopted by customers, for example in defense. The company also just raised EUR57M. Founder & CEO JF Morizur is our guest. 🕰️ Timestamps: 00:00…

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How Redica Transformed Their Data With Airflow and Snowflake with Shankar Mahindar 23:48

1M ago23:48

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The life sciences industry relies on data accuracy, regulatory insight and quality intelligence. Building a unified system that keeps these elements aligned is no small feat. In this episode, we welcome Shankar Mahindar, Senior Data Engineer II at Redica Systems. We discuss how the team restructures its data platform with Airflow to strengthen gove…

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Seeing the unseen: why geospatial intelligence is important 41:57

1M ago41:57

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What are the origins of the Australian Geospatial-Intelligence Organisation (AGO), and how has the organisation developed within the National Intelligence Community? How does AGO contribute to the broader remit of Australian statecraft, the work done by other NIC agencies, and the Five Eyes partnership? What makes innovation in the geospatial intel…

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Ep. 16 Critical Mass: Nuclear Testing, Power for the AI Era, and the Civic Moves That Matter 41:04

1M ago41:04

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In this episode of Understandable Insights, Sue and Eric discuss the significance of local elections around the country. They delve into the U.S. government’s approach to decommissioned nuclear warheads, current discussions about resuming nuclear testing, and key takeaways from President Trump’s diplomatic tour in Asia. They also examine a high-pro…

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EMBEDDING STRATEGIC FORESIGHT INTO STRATEGIC PLANNING: A CONVERSATION WITH PROFESSOR BERT GEORGE

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What exactly is strategic foresight? And how can it be effectively integrated into planning and management to help organizations think, act, and learn more strategically? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Prof. Bert George, author of the IBM Center report Embedding Strategic Foresight into Strategic Planning a…

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#153 | Earth Intelligence| Prateep Basu, SatSure 47:11

1M ago47:11

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SatSure is an Earth intelligence company from India, processing satellite imagery to generate insights for various industry verticals. Co-founder and CEO Prateep Basu is our guest. Enjoy! 🕰️ Timestamps: 00:00 Podcast Introduction01:10 Elevator Pitch02:51 Non-Defense Markets05:22 Market Education08:27 Market Verticals16:47 SatSure's Product19:46 Sat…

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How Airflow and AI Power Investigative Journalism at the Financial Times with Zdravko Hvarlingov 24:28

1M ago24:28

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The Financial Times leverages Airflow and AI to uncover powerful stories hidden within vast, unstructured data. In this episode, Zdravko Hvarlingov, Senior Software Engineer at the Financial Times, discusses building multi-tenant Airflow systems and AI-driven pipelines that surface stories that might otherwise be missed. Zdravko walks through entit…

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Ep. 15 Speed Is the Advantage: Army Acquisitions, the Asia Trip, & Argentina ROI 45:19

1M ago45:19

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We’re back! In this episode of Understandable Insights, Sue and Eric put speed at the center of national power—why getting tech from contract to combat faster is the 2025 advantage, how to measure success in Ukraine beyond headlines, and what AUKUS and Australia’s rare-earth capacity mean for resilient national security. Plus: what to realistically…

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QUESTION TO LEARN: A CONVERSATION WITH JOE LALLEY

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How does the “Question to Learn” challenge a fundamental assumption many hold—that they’re already asking good questions? How can curiosity transform your career, team, and organization? What role do questions—specifically questions to learn—play in driving innovation within bureaucratic systems? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questi…

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#152 | Space Robots | Ethan Barajas & Jamie Palmer, Icarus Robotics 46:30

1M ago46:30

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SPACE ROBOTS! We are are talking about this exciting topic again in this episode. Icarus Robotics is a NY-based space robotics start up that just raised its $6M seed financing round. Co-founders Ethan Barajas and Jamie Palmer are our guests. 🕰️ Timestamps: 00:00 Podcast introduction01:33 Elevator Pitch02:56 Role of Robots in Space Stations05:42 Cha…

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Inside Vinted’s Code-Generated Airflow Pipelines with Oscar Ligthart and Rodrigo Loredo 29:36

2M ago29:36

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The shift from monolithic to decentralized data workflows changes how teams build, connect and scale pipelines. In this episode, we feature Oscar Ligthart, Lead Data Engineer, and Rodrigo Loredo, Lead Analytics Engineer, both at Vinted, as we unpack their YAML-driven abstraction that generates Airflow DAGs and standardizes cross-team orchestration.…

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Democratic resilience in the digital age 25:31

2M ago25:31

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What is democratic resilience and why is it a national security issue? Why is it important to preserve public trust and participation in the electoral process and what are some of the challenges to this? Apart from voting, what are some other ways that Australians can engage in the democratic process? What challenges do big tech companies, mis- and…

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Communicating Innovation in a Crowded Ag Market 16:20

1M ago16:20

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In this episode of Ag Tech Talk, we’re joined by Jennifer Goldston, Founder and CEO of AgTech PR, to dive into the critical role of communication in bringing new agricultural technologies to market. As ag tech continues to evolve alongside crop inputs like agrochemicals and biologicals, clear messaging, trust-building, and data transparency are bec…

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AI AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: EXPLORING PERSPECTIVES ON AI AND ITS IMPACT ON PUBLIC SERVICE DELIVERY

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How can public administrators embrace the promise of AI and emerging tech as enablers without being dominated by them? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores this question and more with practitioners and academics on a Special Edition of The Business of Government Hour. Listen to the podcast.By IBM Center for The Business of Government

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#151 | Advanced Composites | Trevor Smith, Atomic-6 40:55

2M ago40:55

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Atomic-6 is an advanced composites solutions manufacturer providing products such as satellite solar arrays and Space Armor(TM), based in Atlanta. Founder & CEO Trevor Smith is our guest this week. 🕰️ Timestamps: 00:00 Podcast Intro02:02 Elevator Pitch on Atomic-602:43 The Advantages of Composites in Space04:00 From Real Estate to Advanced Composit…

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Transforming Data Pipelines at XENA Intelligence with Naseem Shah 28:32

2M ago28:32

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The shift from simple cron jobs to orchestrated AI-powered workflows is reshaping how startups scale. For a small team, these transitions come with unique challenges and big opportunities. In this episode, Naseem Shah, Head of Engineering at Xena Intelligence, shares how he built data pipelines from scratch, adopted Apache Airflow and transformed A…

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Ep. 14 Quantum Is Closing In, Data Everywhere, & Peace in Sight 49:53

2M ago49:53

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In this episode of Understandable Insights, Sue and Eric put quantum computing on the table—what quantum computers are, why “harvest-now, decrypt-later” raises the stakes for your data, and what a post-quantum cryptography (PQC) world will look like. Plus: China’s threats to restrict rare-earth exports, partnership opportunities in AI-enabled open-…

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EPIC DISRUPTIONS: 11 INNOVATIONS THAT SHAPED OUR MODERN WORLD: A CONVERSATION WITH PROFESSOR SCOTT ANTHONY

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What are the most common misconceptions about disruption, and why does getting the definition right matter for government leaders? How can leaders distinguish between genuine failures and innovations that are simply ahead of their time? What are the societal downsides of disruption that leaders need to actively manage. Join host Michael J. Keegan a…

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Scaling Geospatial Workflows With Airflow at Overture Maps Foundation and Wherobots with Alex Iannicelli and Daniel Smith 24:03

2M ago24:03

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Using Airflow to orchestrate geospatial data pipelines unlocks powerful efficiencies for data teams. The combination of scalable processing and visual observability streamlines workflows, reduces costs and improves iteration speed. In this episode, Alex Iannicelli, Staff Software Engineer at Overture Maps Foundation, and Daniel Smith, Senior Soluti…

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