National Security This Week

National Security This Week with Tom Hanson, 12-27-23

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 10:30:36 -0600

For his final episode, host Jon Olson talks with Tom Hanson, Diplomat-in-Residence at the Alworth School at the University of Minnesota - Duluth, about the state of global affairs at the end of 2023. Hanson was also the show's very first guest in January 2020.

National Security This Week with Dr. Jennifer Wistrand, 12-20-23

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:11:09 -0600

Host Jon Olson talks with Dr. Jennifer Wistrand, Deputy Director of the Kennan Institute at the Wilson Center in Washington, DC, about Central Asia and the Caucasus region.

National Security This Week with Dr. Constanze Stelzenmueller, 12-13-23

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 12:22:26 -0600

This week, host Jon Olson welcomes Dr. Constanze Stelzenmueller from the Brookings Institution. They discuss EU and NATO security policy, the trans-Atlantic partnerships, and Germany’s evolving security policies.

National Security This Week with Authors JJ Harrigan, David Bruns, and David McCloskey (National Security Thrillers), 12-6-23

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 10:15:37 -0600

Host Jon Olson's guests are noted authors JJ Harrigan, David Bruns, and David McCloskey. They discuss the intersection of national security thriller novels and actual national security challenges and opportunities. JJ Harrigan is former state department Foreign Service Officer and was a political science professor, David Bruns served in submarines and is co-author with Jon Olson for their national security thrillers, and David McCloskey is a former CIA intelligence analyst and also served as a consultant.

National Security This Week with Dr. Jeff Mankoff, 11-29-23

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 10:05:30 -0600

Host Jon Olson talks with Dr. Jeff Mankoff from the Institute for National Strategic Studies at the National Defense University in Washington, DC. They discuss Central Asia, with a focus on the role Kazakhstan plays in the region.

National Security This Week with Devry Boughner Vorwerk, CEO of DevryBV Sustainable Strategies, 11-22-23

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:16:04 -0600

Host Jon Olson talks with Devry Boughner Vorwerk, CEO of DevryBV Sustainable Strategies about the nexus of food security and national security.

National Security This Week with Christopher Townsend, 11-15-23

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 13:59:18 -0600

This week's guest is Christopher Townsend, President of the Navy League of the United States. He and Host Jon Olson discuss the maritime services and American national security interests in the maritime arena.

National Security This Week with Yuki Tatsumi, 11-8-23

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 10:37:04 -0600

Host Jon Olson talks with Yuki Tatsumi from the Stimson Center about Japan’s defense policy and both challenges and opportunities for Japan in the Indo-Pacific region.

National Security This Week with Esfandyar Batmanghelidj and Temur Umarov, 11-1-23

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:58:31 -0500

This week, host Jon Olson talks with Esfandyar Batmanghelidj and Temur Umarov about the strategic significance of the Central Asian Republics.

National Security This Week with Dr Sylvain Leblanc and Dr. Sean Costigan, 10-25-23

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 15:38:29 -0500

This week live from the 13th Annual Cyber Security Summit in Bloomington, Minnesota, host Jon Olson talks with Dr. Sylvain Leblanc and Dr. Sean Costigan about cyber operations and national security.

National Security This Week with Elisabeth Braw of the American Enterprise Institute, 10-18-23

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with Elisabeth Braw of the American Enterprise Institute about Sweden’s bid to join the NATO Alliance, among other topics with a world in turmoil.

National Security This Week with Professor Greg Marfleet - Situation in the Middle East, 10-11-23

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 10:05:18 -0500

Host Jon Olson and Carleton College Political Science Professor Greg Marfleet discuss the current situation in the Middle East.

Human Augmentation with Dr. Marina Miron of King's College, 10-4-23

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 10:57:24 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with Dr. Marina Miron from King’s College London about human augmentation and the potential impacts in the national security arena.

National Security This Week with Erin Sikorsky, Director of the Center for Climate and Security, 9-27-23

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:04:43 -0500

This week, host Jon Olson's guest is Erin Sikorsky, Director of the Center for Climate and Security, and they discuss the nexus of climate change and American national security interests.

National Security This Week with Dr. Vasileios Karagiannopoulos, 9-20-23

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 10:10:22 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with Dr. Vasileios Karagiannopoulos about cyber security, the role of cyber in the defense of Ukraine, and a phenomenon called “Hacktivism.”

National Security This Week with Professor Rajan Menon, 9-13-23

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:33:08 -0500

Host Jon Olson and Professor Rajan Menon discuss the critical importance of the Global South, and the rise of a new “non-aligned movement” around the world.

National Security This Week with Dr. Ryan Berg, 9-6-23

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 10:21:59 -0500

This week, host Jon Olson talks with Dr. Ryan Berg, who heads the Americas Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). They discuss an American Grand Strategy for Latin America and the Caribbean.

National Security This Week with St. Olaf Political Science Professor Anthony Lott, 8-30-23

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 10:06:28 -0500

Host Jon Olson and Professor Anthony Lott from the Department of Political Science at the College of St. Olaf discuss current crisis areas around the world.

National Security This Week with James Borton, 8-22-23

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 10:07:50 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with James Borton, Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Institute at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) about environmental security in the South China Sea.

National Security This Week with Mark Cozad from the Rand Corporation, 8-16-23

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 10:07:38 -0500

Host Jon Olson and Mark Cozad from the RAND Corporation discuss two major studies RAND completed on the People’s Liberation Army, and on China’s foreign policy calculations inside the Great Power Competition framework.

National Security This Week with Steve Andreasen, 8-9-23

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 10:12:39 -0500

Host Jon Olson and Steve Andreasen from the Humphrey School at the University of Minnesota discuss the ongoing humanitarian crisis and civil war in Ethiopia.

National Security This Week with Professor Michael Kimmage, 8-2-23

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 10:17:39 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with Professor Michael Kimmage from Catholic University about the Russian invasion of Ukraine and what to make of current Russian political leadership.

National Security This Week with Star Tribune editorial writer and columnist John Rash, 7-26-23

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 10:11:18 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with Star Tribune editorial writer and columnist John Rash about journalism and national security.

National Security with Retired US Army General Joseph Votel, 7-19-23

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 09:30:07 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with retired US Army General Joseph Votel, who commanded both US Special Operations Command and US Central Command. He now leads Business Executives for National Security (BENS). They discuss a variety of national security challenges and opportunities, including how BENS helps drive better national security decision-making and defense acquisition efforts.

National Security This Week with Esfandyar Batmanghelidj, 7-12-23

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 10:08:39 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with Esfandyar Batmanghelidj, founder of the economic think tank Bourse and Bazaar Foundation, about Iran and broader relations across the Middle East and Central Asia.

National Security This Week with Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne Bass, 7-5-23

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 10:18:38 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne Bass. As the senior enlisted leader in the US Air Force, she advises the Secretary of the US Air Force, and the Chief of Staff of the US Air Force on all matters related to the 600,000 Airmen who serve the United States.

National Security This Week with retired US Army Colonel Chris Costa, 6-28-23

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 10:08:59 -0500

Host Jon Olson's guest is retired US Army Colonel Chris Costa, Executive Director of the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC. They discuss the spy museum, his career in the field of Human Intelligence, and current events.

National Security This Week with Dr. Marina Miron, 6-21-23

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with Dr. Marina Miron from King’s College London. They discuss the use of unmanned platforms for both domestic and international operations, and the implications of proliferation and expanded capabilities in this rapidly advancing technology area.

National Security This Week with Fidel Amakye Owusu, 6-14-23

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 10:08:52 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with Fidel Amakye Owusu live from Accra, Ghana and they discuss Salafi Jihadist terrorism in the Sahel.

National Security This Week with Professor Christopher Tounsel from the University of Washington, 6-7-23

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 10:14:02 -0500

This week, Jon Olson's guest is Professor Christopher Tounsel from the University of Washington and they discuss the ongoing crisis and civil war in Sudan.

The Role of the United States War Colleges with Edmund Zukowski and Col. Chad Jagmin (5/31/23)

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 31 May 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with Colonel Chad Jagmin, the Director of Wargaming at the US Army War College, and Mr. Edmund “Cliffy” Zukowski, the Director for the International Strategic Crisis Negotiation Exercise about the role - and the importance - of the United States War Colleges.

The Islamic Republic of Iran with Professor Brenda Shaffer from the US Naval Postgraduate School

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 24 May 2023 10:23:25 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with Professor Brenda Shaffer of the United States Naval Postgraduate School about the US' turbulent relationship with Iran, and how that country's government relates to both the rest of the world and its own people.

Soft Power with Daniel Runde, author of 'The American Imperative' (5/17/23)

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 17 May 2023 14:21:54 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with Daniel Runde from the Center for Strategic and International Studies and we discuss American soft power and his new book, The American Imperative.

Sweden and NATO with Ambassador Karin Olofsdotter, the Swedish Ambassador to the U.S. (5/10/23)

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 10 May 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with Ambassador Karin Olofsdotter, the Swedish Ambassador to the United States, about the Swedish form of government, its culture, and the country's entry into NATO.

National Security This Week with retired US Navy Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet (5/3/23)

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 03 May 2023 10:07:12 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with retired US Navy Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet, former Oceanographer of the Navy and former Acting Undersecretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere/NOAA Administrator about the role the world’s oceans play in American national security interests.

National Security This Week with Hamdullah Baycar and Nick Hayen (4/26/23)

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 10:07:23 -0500

Host Jon Olson's guests are Hamdullah Baycar and Nick Hayen, who recently visited the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as part of a research program with the Middle East Policy Institute. They discuss what they saw and heard on that trip, and broader regional security topics.

National Security This Week with Commander Andrea Cameron (4/19/23)

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 10:10:49 -0500

Host Jon Olson's guest this week is Commander Andrea Cameron from the US Naval War College. They discuss the nexus of climate change and national security, along with the work she’s doing with America’s NATO allies.

National Security This Week with former CIA Director John Brennan (4/13/23)

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 09:17:08 -0500

During this special edition of National Security This Week, host Jon Olson talks with former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, John Brennan. They take a deep dive into the CIA and discuss crises around the world.

National Security This Week with Dana Priest of the Washington Post (4/5/23)

Jon Olson — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 10:49:09 -0500

Host Jon Olson and Washington Post reporter Dana Priest discuss the role the press plays in holding government accountable to the American people for national security policy and actions.

National Security This Week with Professor Steve Andreasen (3/29/23)

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:17:44 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with Humphrey School of Public Affairs professor Steve Andreasen about the US National Security Council and numerous crises around the world.

National Security This Week with FBI intelligence analysts Chris Tatarka and Jon Watson (3/22/23)

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 10:10:56 -0500

Host Jon Olson's guests this week are FBI intelligence analysts Chris Tatarka and Jon Watson from the FBI’s Minneapolis Field Office. They discuss the FBI’s role as a member of the US Intelligence Community.

International security interests in the Arctic with Ambassador Marie Anne Coninsx (3/15/23)

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with former European Union Ambassador for the Arctic and current Senior Fellow at the Egmont Institute, Marie Anne Coninsx, about the safety, economic, demographic, environmental, and security dynamics of the Arctic region.

National Security This Week with Professor Ryan Gingeras, (3/8/23)

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 10:31:48 -0600

Host Jon Olson and Professor Ryan Gingeras from the US Naval Post-Graduate School discuss the many facets of Turkey and Greece’s fractured relationship, among other topics.

National Security This Week with St. Olaf Professor Anthony Lott, (3/1/23)

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 10:15:23 -0600

Host Jon Olson and St. Olaf College Professor Anthony Lott discuss current crises around the world.

National Security This Week with Professor Jen Spindel and Dr. Raymond Kuo, (2/22/23)

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 09:23:22 -0600

Professor Jen Spindel and Dr. Raymond Kuo discuss the effectiveness of arms embargoes with Host Jon Olson.

The role of women in conflict zones with Dr. Joan Johnson-Freese (2/15/23)

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 15:47:14 -0600

Host Jon Olson talks with Dr. Joan Johnson-Freese, a senior fellow with Women in International Security, about the role of women in conflict zones, and more broadly in peace and security

National Security This Week with Jun Jie Phang from the Embassy of Singapore in Washington, DC., (2/8/23)

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 10:06:03 -0600

This week's guest with host Jon Olson is Jun Jie Phang from the Embassy of Singapore in Washington, DC. They discuss the politics, economy, and security challenges and opportunities for Singapore.

The American/Australian security partnership with Dr. John Blaxland of Australian National University in Canberra, Australia (2/1/23)

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0600

Host Jon Olson discusses Australia’s national security concerns and partnerships with the United States with Dr. John Blaxland from Australian National University.

Russia's long history with Ukraine with Professor Michael Kimmage (1/18/23)

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 21:54:15 -0600

Host Jon Olson is in Washington, DC and talks with Professor Michael Kimmage from Catholic University about the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Russia's intelligence miscalculations and failures regarding the invasion of Ukraine with Dr. David Gioe, Dr. Huw Dylan, and Elena Grossfeld (1/25/23)

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 10:24:18 -0600

Dr. David Gioe, Dr. Huw Dylan, and Elena Grossfeld (authors of "The Autocrat's Intelligence Paradox" join host Jon Olson to discuss Russian intelligence - and really Vladimir Putin's - failures in the invasion of Ukraine, as well as the future of the conflict.

Next generation intelligence collection strategies and methods with Dr. Catherine Marsh, Director of the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (1/11/23)

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 10:26:59 -0600

Host Jon Olson discusses new intelligence collection, processing, and analytical capabilities, with Dr. Catherine Marsh, the Director of the US Intelligence Community’s cutting edge organization the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity.

The Militarization of American Foreign Policy with Elizabeth Shackelford (1/4/23)

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 07:00:55 -0600

Host Jon Olson talks with former Department of State Foreign Service Officer Elizabeth Shackelford about the militarization of American foreign policy.

Modern Space Warfare with Paul Szymanski (12/28/22)

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 10:34:44 -0600

Host Jon Olson talks with Paul Szymanski about space operations and modern space warfare tactics.

Southern Africa and United States National Security with Colonel Matt Sousa (12/21/22)

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 07:47:12 -0600

This week, Jon Olson’s guest is US Army Colonel Matt Sousa from the George C. Marshall Center for European Security Studies. Using his expertise on African affairs, they discuss southern Africa.

The right wing populist and authoritarian movement around the world with Dr. Moises Naim (12/14/22)

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 11:33:30 -0600

Host Jon Olson talks with Dr. Moises Naim about challenges to the liberal democracies around the world from rising authoritarian political movements.

U.S. relations with Saudi Arabia with Saudi Embassy spokesman Fahad Nazeer (12/7/22)

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 10:14:04 -0600

Host Jon Olson's guest this week is Fahad Nazer, spokesperson for the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia. They discuss politics, economics, and security interests for Saudi Arabia.

The importance of geospatial intelligence with Vice-Admiral Frank "Trey" Whitworth, Director of the NGA (11/30/22)

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 10:12:00 -0600

Host Jon Olson talks with US Navy Vice Admiral Frank “Trey” Whitworth, Director of the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA), and they discuss NGA’s role in the US Intelligence Community and support for American national security.

James Fanell, CAPT, USN (ret.) from the Geneva Center (11/23/22)

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0600

Host Jon Olson’s guest is James Fanell, CAPT, USN (ret.) from the Geneva Center for Security Policy in Geneva, Switzerland. They discuss China, the People’s Liberation Army, and American national security challenges in the Indo-Pacific Theater.

Climate change and the rising sea levels with Oceanographer John Englander (11/16/22)

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 17:19:22 -0600

Host Jon Olson talks with world-renowned oceanographer Professor John Englander about climate change and the national security ramifications of sea level rise

A conversation with Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security Ronald Moultrie (11/9/22)

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 15:31:44 -0600

Host Jon Olson talks with The Honorable Mr. Ronald Moultrie, Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security about the Department of Defense intelligence enterprise and America’s national security challenges

The FBI's role in National Security with retired Special Agent Jill Sanborn (11/2/22)

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 12:24:55 -0500

This week, host Jon Olson talks with Jill Sanborn, the former Executive Assistant Director leading the National Security Branch of the FBI. They discuss the ways the FBI investigates a wide variety of national security threats.

Live from the National Cyber Security Summit with former Deputy Director of National Intelligence Beth Sanner (10/26/22)

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 10:55:10 -0500

This week, host Jon Olson's guest is Beth Sanner, former Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Mission Integration. They discuss the US Intelligence Community and cyber threats to American national security.

Chinese airpower with Daniel Rice of the Brute Krulak Center for Innovation and Future Warfare (10/19/22)

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 10:34:48 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with Daniel Rice from the Brute Krulak Center for Innovation and Future Warfare at Marine Corps University. They cover the People’s Liberation Army aviation technology advancements, capabilities, and combat potential.

A conversation with former NSA Director of Operations, Jon Darby (10/12/22)

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 16:24:34 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with Jon Darby, the recently retired Director of Operations for the National Security Agency (NSA). They discuss all aspects of NSA’s SIGINT operations in support of American national security.

An update on the situation in Myanmar with Professor Tun Myint (10/5/22)

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 17:39:52 -0500

Host Jon Olson’s guest this week is Professor Tun Myint from Carleton College and they follow-up on the situation in Myanmar. Additionally, Eileen Manning announces a Cyber Security Summit scheduled in Minneapolis and online for October 24-26.

Military intelligence with Lieutenant General Scott Berrier (9/28/22)

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 16:07:27 -0500

This week Jon Olson's guest is US Army Lieutenant General Scott Berrier, the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency. They discuss the missions DIA performs in support of US military operations, and how DIA fits into the overall US Intelligence Community.

The strategic importance of the Nile River with Professor Mark Deets (9/21/22)

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 12:55:38 -0500

This week, host Jon Olson talks with Professor Mark Deets from The American University in Cairo about the strategic importance of the Nile River basin.

National security policy and strategy through the written word with Bill Hamblet, Editor-in-Chief of Proceedings Magazine (9/14/22)

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with Bill Hamblet, Editor-in-Chief of Proceedings, a publication of the US Naval Institute, on a host of topics related to the naval services. They also cover topics like China, Russia, the redesign of the US Marine Corps, and how the US Navy might restructure to meet modern and future challenges as new technologies mature.

Current issues around the world with Professors Anthony Lott and Greg Marfleet (9/7/22)

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 10:30:20 -0500

Host Jon Olson discusses a variety of international and American security issues with Professor Anthony Lott of St. Olaf College and Professor Greg Marfleet of Carleton College.

US Space Force Operations Command with Colonel Matthew Cantore (8/31/22)

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 13:07:35 -0500

This week, host Jon Olson's guest is Colonel Matthew Cantore of the US Space Force, Space Operations Command.

International Economic Sanctions with Dr. Menevis Cilizoglu (8/24/22)

Jon Olson | KYMN News — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0500

This week host Jon Olson discusses the use and effectiveness of international economic sanctions with Dr. Menevis Cilizoglu.

Finland and Sweden in NATO with Charly Salonius-Pasternak (8/17/22)

Jon Olson — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 08:13:44 -0500

This week host Jon Olson talks with Charly Salonius-Pasternak from the Finnish Institute of International Affairs about Finland and Sweden’s application to the NATO Alliance.

Space Force development and with Col. Joseph Roth (8/10/22)

Jon Olson — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 10:07:15 -0500

Host Jon Olson discusses the development of the United States Space Force, the Guardians who serve within, and the Space Force Systems Command

A conversation about human rights with Dr. Kathryn Sikkink (8/03/22)

Jon Olson — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 20:45:38 -0500

Host Jon Olson and Dr. Kathryn Sikkink from Harvard’s Kennedy School discuss human rights, refugees and asylum seekers.

A conversation with Nick Hayen of The Orientalist Express podcast (7/27/22)

Jon Olson — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 12:51:21 -0500

This week, host Jon Olson talks with Nick Hayen, who leads The Orientalist Express podcast. They discuss various American national security challenges and opportunities.

The state of international economics with Professor Anthony Becker (7/20/22)

KYMN News — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 10:49:37 -0500

Host Jon Olson discusses a wide array of international topics with Professor Anthony Becker of St. Olaf College, including the continuing impact of Covid-19 on international supply chains, the effects of Russia's war in Ukraine on oil prices, and the decision by many countries to end food exports.

Foreign affairs professionals and the importance of public diplomacy with Mark Ritchie of Global Minnesota (7/13/22)

KYMN News — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 09:05:34 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with Mark Ritchie, the president of Global Minnesota, about how organizations like his can open global markets and improve foreign relations across the globe.

Russia's air campaign in Ukraine with retired United States Air Force Lieutenant General David Deptula (7/06/22)

KYMN News — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 14:14:36 -0500

Host Jon Olson is joined this week by Lieutenant General David Deptula, USAF (ret.) as they discuss lessons being learned from the air campaign in Ukraine.

Russia's Strategy in the Ukraine with Dr. Ron Krebs (6/29/22)

KYMN News — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 09:24:39 -0500

Host Jon Olson discusses Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including the consequences should Russia use tactical nuclear weapons, with Dr. Ron Krebs of the University of Minnesota.

Human Rights in China with Chair of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Nury Turkel (6/22/22)

KYMN News — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 10:25:58 -0500

This week, Jon Olson talks with U.S.-educated Uyghur-American lawyer, foreign policy expert, and noted human rights advocate Nury Turkel about Chinese human rights violations and related topics.

European Integration and Disintegration (6/15/22)

KYMN News — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 16:06:51 -0500

This week host Jon Olson talks with Ayana Dootalieva and Nick Cohen, editors of a new anthology, European Integration and Disintegration.

Elections in Western Europe with Dr. Devashree Gupta (6/08/22)

KYMN News — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 11:05:33 -0500

This week Host Jon Olson talks with Dr. Devashree Gupta about the recent elections in Western Europe, and how the political climate around the Western World.

Climate Change and National Security with Dr. Katey Walter and Janelle Sharp (5/25/22)

KYMN News — Thu, 26 May 2022 13:19:00 -0500

Hot Jon Olson talks with Dr. Katey Walter Anthony and Janelle Sharp about the dangers of methane seepage and melting permafrost in the Arctic.

Hybrid Warfare with Professors Sean Costigan and Michael Hennessy (3/10/22)

KYMN News — Thu, 26 May 2022 13:14:48 -0500

Host Jon Olson discuses hybrid warfare and its role in the current war in Ukraine and other conflicts with Professors Sean Costigan and Michael Hennessy

Competition in Space (5/18/2022)

KYMN News — Wed, 18 May 2022 15:19:07 -0500

This week Jon has two guests, Dr. Namrata Goswami an expert on space policy and Air Force Lt. Col Peter Garretson, who has worked with several research groups on space issues.

Air Force Brigadier General E. John Teichert (5/11/22)

KYMN News — Thu, 12 May 2022 12:49:28 -0500

Jon Olson’s guest this week is Air Force Brigadier General E. John Teichert, Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for International Affairs.

Coups d’etat in Africa (5/4/22)

KYMN News — Thu, 05 May 2022 12:56:29 -0500

This week, host Jon Olson talks with Dr. Mark Deets from The American University in Cairo about the many recent coup d’etats in Africa.

The Geostrategic Importance of Turkey with Ambassador Ross Wilson (4/27/22)

KYMN News — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 16:12:03 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with guest Ross Wilson who has previously served as the Chargé d'Affaires of the United States to Afghanistan (2020-21) and as the Ambassador to Turkey (2005-08). Together they discuses the important of Turkey in global affairs.

The strategic importance of the Mekong River with Brian Eyler and Alan Basist (4/20/22)

KYMN News — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 07:53:38 -0500

This week, Jon Olson's guests are Brian Eyler and Alan Basist from the Stimson Center. They discuss the strategic importance of the Mekong River in southeast Asia.

Nuclear Treaties & Arms Negotiations (4/13/2022)

KYMN News — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 15:28:05 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with retired State Department Foreign Service Officer Alan Carlson about nuclear treaties, arms negotiations, and related topics.

A Maritime Strategy to Deter China (4/6/2022)

KYMN News — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0500

This week Jon's guest is Dr. Thomasm Mahnken who is thepresi dent and chief executive officer of the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments and a senior research professor The Johns Hopkins University’s, Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). Together the two discuses Dr. Mahnken's plan for deterring China.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine with with Lt General Ben Hodges (Ret.) (3/30/22)

KYMN News — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 10:38:18 -0500

Host Jon Olson discusses the Russian invasion of Ukraine with former commander of US Army European forces with guest Lt General Ben Hodges (Ret.)

Gangs & Organized Crime (3/23/2022)

KYMN News — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:56:25 -0500

Dr. James Densley from Metropolitan State University and host Jon Olson discuss the role gangs play in transnational organized crime.

Public Diplomacy with Margo Squire (March 3, 2022)

KYMN News — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 14:13:16 -0600

Host Jon Olson talks with retired Foreign Service Officer Margo Squire about Public Diplomacy and its role in foreign affairs.

The Drug Trade and National Security with Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge Angela von Trytek of the US Drug Enforcement Administration (2/23/22)

KYMN News — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 12:48:54 -0600

Host Jon Olson discusses the impact of illicit drugs, international drug cartels, and career opportunities in the Drug Enforcement Administration with Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge Angela von Trytek from the Minneapolis Office of the DEA.

The Situation in Belarus with Mark Jorgensen (2/16/22)

KYMN News — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 16:37:18 -0600

Host Jon Olson talks with Mark Jorgensen who worked previously with the CIA and State Department. Jorgensen's most recent assignment was to the U.S. Embassy in Minsk, Belarus. Together the two discuss about the economic and security situation in Belarus and its role in Eastern Europe.

The intersection of economics and national security with Rana Foroohar (2/2/22)

KYMN News — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 11:42:43 -0600

Host jon Olson talks about the intersection of economics and national security with author, columnist with the Financial Times, Rana Foroohar.

Space Policy and the United States Space Force with Dr. David Burbach (Jan. 26th, 2022)

KYMN News — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 15:38:51 -0600

Host Jon Olson talks with Dr. David Burbach from the US Naval War College about space policy, the US Space Force, and related topics.

The last year of America's involvement in Afghanistan with Ambassador Ross Wilson (Jan. 19th, 2022)

KYMN News — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:44:43 -0600

Host Jon Olson's guest is Ambassador Ross Wilson, who served as Charge d’Affaires at the US Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan during the final year of America’s involvement in that nation.

China and The South China Sea with Dr. Raymond Kuo (Jan. 12th, 2022)

KYMN News — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 09:16:43 -0600

Jon discusses the Chinese interests in the South China Sea with Dr. Raymond Kuo of the RAND Corporation.

The Balkans with retired Foreign Service Officer Alan Carlson (Jan. 5th, 2022)

KYMN News — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 10:27:41 -0600

Jon discusses the tumultuous political past and present of the Balkans region with retired Foreign Service Officer Alan Carlson.

China & Taiwan (Dec. 22nd 2021)

KYMN News — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0600

Host Jon Olson talks with retired Foreign Service Officer Mark Canning, and retired CIA officer David Sauer about the increasing tensions over Taiwan.

Dr. Stephen Walt & Dr. Ron Krebs (Dec. 29th 2021)

KYMN News — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0600

Host Jon Olson talks with Dr. Stephen Walt from Harvard’s Kennedy School and Dr. Ron Krebs from the University of Minnesota. They discuss whether or not America should have a grand strategy.

Nuclear deterrence and nuclear treaties with Dr. David Cooper 12/15/21

KYMN News — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 10:24:16 -0600

Host Jon Olson and Dr. David Cooper from the US Naval War College discuss nuclear deterrence and nuclear treaties for a modern era.

Combating terrorism with economic means with former Deputy national Security Advisor Juan Zarate (Dec 8, 2021)

KYMN News — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:42:38 -0600

Host Jon Olson talks with Juan Zarate who is the former deputy national security advisor for combating terrorism during the George W. Bush administration.

Bringing Interpreters to Safety with US Army Colonel Steve Miska (retired) (Dec 1, 2021)

KYMN News — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 13:42:59 -0600

Host Jon Olson talks with retired US Army Colonel Steve Miska about bringing interpreters who have served American forces in combat zones to safety.

The Foreign Area Officer Program and the Defense Attaché System with US Air Force Colonel Brett Seiling and US Navy Commander Andrew Kotila (Nov. 24 2021)

KYMN News — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 12:00:46 -0600

Host Jon Olson discusses the role of the defense attaché offices in American embassies around the world, and the role of Foreign Area Officers with his guests US Air Force Colonel Brett Seiling and US Navy Commander Andrew Kotila.

The Importance of Studying International Relations with Jonah Simonds, Nicole Nipper and Micalie Hunt (Nov. 17, 2021)

KYMN News — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 10:25:55 -0600

Host Jon Olson talks with Jonah Simonds, Nicole Nipper, and Micalie Hunt, who earned undergraduate degrees in International Relations, about how their choice of major in college has impacted their professional lives.

Poland's Role In European Affairs with Dr. Mary Curtin (Nov. 10th 2021)

KYMN News — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 10:28:44 -0600

Host Jon Olson discusses Poland’s critical role in European affairs with Dr. Mary Curtin from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.

Climate Change & National Security (Nov. 3rd 2021)

KYMN News — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 13:21:08 -0600

Host Jon Olson talks with retired US Air Force Major General Rick Devereaux and retired US Air Force Major Bruce Morlan about the nexus of climate change and US national security.

This episode originally aired on November 3rd 2021.

US Intelligence Community with Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley (Oct. 27th 2021)

KYMN News — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 13:05:23 -0600

Host Jon Olson talks with LTG Robert Ashley, US Army (Retired), the former Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency. They discuss the US Intelligence Community’s role in supporting American national security.

This episode originally aired on October 27th 2021.

Civilian and Military Relations with Prof. Ron Krebs (Oct. 10th 2021)

KYMN News — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 13:03:32 -0600

Host Jon Olson talks with Professor Ron Krebs from the University of Minnesota about civil/military relations and the importance of those relations on American national security.

This episode originally aired on Oct. 10th 2021.

Vladimir Putin and Russia with Dr. Fiona Hill (Oct. 13th 2021)

KYMN News — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 15:41:30 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with Dr. Fiona Hill and they discuss both Vladimir Putin and Russia, and her new book, There is Nothing for You Here: Opportunity in the 21st Century, which launched on October 6th, 2021.

This episode originally aired on Oct. 13th 2021.

Cyber Security with Rear Admiral Danelle Barrett (Oct. 6th 2021)

KYMN News — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 15:40:22 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with retired US Navy Rear Admiral Danelle Barrett about her time as Director of Operations at US Cyber Command. They tap into her expertise in cyber security.

This episode originally aired on Oct. 6th 2021

Focus on India with Prof. Michael Goldman (Sept. 29th 2021)

KYMN News — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 15:39:18 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with Professor Michael Goldman from the University of Minnesota. They focus on India on this show, covering politics, economics, and defense issues.

This episode originally aired on Sept. 29th 2021.

Western European Affairs with Prof. Devashree Gupta (Sept. 22nd 2021)

KYMN News — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 15:38:09 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with Carleton College Professor Devashree Gupta, an expert on Western European affairs, about the United Kingdom, Ireland, Brexit, and related security issues.

This episode originally aired on Sept. 22nd 2021.

US Southern Command with retired Lt. Gen. Joseph DiSalvo

KYMN News — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 15:36:59 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with retired US Army Lieutenant General Joseph DiSalvo, the former Deputy Commander of U.S. Southern Command. They discuss the current state of affairs for SOUTHCOM, regional challenges, and opportunities in the region in support of American national security interests.

This episode originally aired on Sept. 15th 2021.

Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime with Mark Shaw (Sept. 8th 2021)

KYMN News — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 15:35:41 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with Mark Shaw, Director of the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime, about how his organization is working end international criminal enterprises.

This episode originally aired on Sept. 8th 2021.

Defense Alliance of Minnesota Companies (Sept. 1st 2021)

KYMN News — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 15:34:42 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with Chip Laingen, Executive Director of the Defense Alliance, a collaboration of Upper Midwest businesses in the defense and national high technology industries.

This episode originally aired on September 1st 2021.

Nuclear Weapons Technology with Prof. Mark Bell (Aug. 15th 2021)

KYMN News — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 15:33:17 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with University of Minnesota Professor Mark Bell. They continue their discussion on advanced nuclear delivery capabilities and their impact on nuclear deterrence.

This originally aired on August 15th 2021.

The Afghanistan Situation (August 18th 2021)

KYMN News — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 15:32:08 -0500

This week, host Jon Olson discusses the events of the past week in Afghanistan with with retired State Department Foreign Service Officers Tom Hanson and Bill Davnie.

This episode originally aired on August 18th 2021.

Transnational Organized Crime Networks with Prof. Federico Varese (Aug. 11th 2021)

KYMN News — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 15:30:47 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with Professor Federico Varese from Oxford University in the United Kingdom about the national security ramifications of transnational organized crime syndicates.

This episode originally aired on August 11th 2021.

Intelligence Operations with Carmen Amato (Aug. 4th 2021)

KYMN News — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 15:29:38 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with noted crime thriller author and former CIA intelligence officer Carmen Amato about intelligence operations, the Western hemisphere, and her crime thriller novels.

This episode originally aired on August 4th 2021.

Human Intelligence Operations (July 28th 2021)

KYMN News — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 15:28:23 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with retired CIA case officer David Sauer about Human Intelligence (HUMINT) operations.

This episode originally aired on July 28th 2021.

Infectious Diseases with Dr. Michael Osterholm (July 21st 2021)

KYMN News — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 15:27:09 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with Dr. Michael Osterholm about the national security implications of infectious diseases.

This episode originally aired on July 21st 2021.

FBI Counterterrorism with retired Special Agent E.K. Wilson

KYMN News — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 15:25:35 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with retired FBI Special Agent E.K. Wilson, who led the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force investigating young Americans who joined the al-Shabab terrorist group and their supporters.

This episode originally aired on July 14th 2021.

The Russian Economy and Politics (July 7th 2021)

KYMN News — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 15:24:21 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with Todd Lefko, a business leader who has been doing business in Russia for 32 years, about Russian politics and the Russian economy.

This episode originally aired on July 7th 2021.

Disaster Relief (June 30th 2021)

KYMN News — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 15:23:12 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with John Patterson, who serves with the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and they discuss humanitarian assistance and disaster relief as an element of American national security.

This episode originally aired on June 30th 2021.

Team Rubicon (June 23rd 2021)

KYMN News — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 15:21:20 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with Art delaCruz, who leads the military veteran-centric disaster relief non-profit Team Rubicon.

This episode originally aired on June 23rd 2021.

European Security Challenges (June 16th 2021)

KYMN News — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 15:19:51 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with Heather Conley, a senior leader at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, about European security challenges.

This episode originally aired on June 16th 2021.

The Role of Women in Conflict Zones with Prof. Summer Forester (June 9th 2021)

KYMN News — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 15:18:41 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with Professor Summer Forester from Carleton College about her research into the role women play in conflict zones.

This episode originally aired on June 9th 2021

US Indo-Pacific Command with Rear Admiral Mike Studeman

KYMN News — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 15:17:25 -0500

Host Jon Olson interviews Rear Admiral Mike Studeman, Director of Intelligence for the US Indo-Pacific Command.

This episode originally aired on June 2nd 2021

Finland, The EU, and NATO (May 26th 2021)

KYMN News — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 15:15:32 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with Charly Salonius-Pasternak with the Finnish Institute of International Affairs about Finnish, EU, and NATO defense policies.

This episode originally aired on May 26th 2021.

Aircraft Carriers with Captain Steven Beck von Peccoz (May 19th 2021)

KYMN News — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 20:18:20 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with retired US Navy Captain Steve “Baron” Beck von Peccoz about US Navy carrier aviation and the Pacific Theater.

This episode originally aired on May 19th 2021.

Nuclear Deterrence with Professor Mark Bell (May 12th 2021)

KYMN News — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 20:15:04 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with Professor Mark Bell from the University of Minnesota about nuclear deterrence and new nuclear challenges.

This episode originally aired on May 12th 2021.

Cyber Security with Prof. Jeff Ondich (May 5th 2021)

KYMN News — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 15:48:02 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with Professor Jeff Ondich, who chairs the Department of Computer Science at Carleton College, about the nexus of cyber and national security.

This episode originally aired on May 5th 2021.

Military Logistics and the Global Supply Chain (April 28th 2021)

KYMN News — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 15:38:55 -0500

Host Jon Olson and retired US Navy Captain Will Clarke discuss military logistics and the global supply chain.

This episode originally aired on April 28th 2021.

The Situation In Myanmar wit Prof. Tun Myint (April 21st 2021)

KYMN News — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 15:35:17 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with Professor Tun Myint from the Carleton College Department of Political Science about the current situation in Myanmar.

This episode originally aired on April 21st 2021

The Korean Peninsula (April 14th 2021)

KYMN News — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 15:31:28 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with Mark Canning, a retired Foreign Service Officer with the State Department. They tap into his deep experience with the Korean peninsula and discuss both North and South Korea.

This episode originally aired on April 14th 2021

The Role of Financial Institutions Around The Globe with Prof. Michael Goldman (Apr. 7 2021)

KYMN News — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 15:28:58 -0500

This week, host Jon Olson talks with University of Minnesota Professor Michael Goldman. They discuss the international financial institutions that led to the development of the modern global economy, as well as changes to these institutions in the current era.

This episode originally aired on April 7th 2021.

Foreign Propaganda and Its Effects with fmr. Special Envoy Lea Gabrielle (March 31st 2021)

KYMN News — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 11:09:42 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with Lea Gabrielle, a former US Special Envoy who led the State Department’s Global Engagement Center, about US government efforts to defeat foreign propaganda by nation states and non-state actors alike.

This originally aired on March 31st 2021

Author Rick Campbell (March 24th 2021)

KYMN News — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 11:06:52 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with retired Navy Commander turned author Rick Campbell. After his naval career, Campbell has found success as a military thriller author, penning such notable novels as The Trident Deception, Empire Rising, Ice Station Nautilus, Blackmail, Treason, and his latest release, Deep Strike.

This originally aired on March 24th 2021

The Political Situation in Central and South America with Professor Al Montero (March 17th 2021)

KYMN News — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 19:55:47 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with Professor Alfred Montero about the political, economic, and security situation in Central and South America, and consider what the Biden Administration might pursue regarding American foreign policy in the region.

This episode orginally aired on March 17th 2021

Biden’s First 50 Days of Foreign Policy with Professor Greg Marfleet (March 10th 2021)

KYMN News — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 19:52:27 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with Dr. Greg Marfleet, who holds the Dorothy H. and Edward C. Congdon Professor of Political Science chair at Carleton College. They discuss the first 50 days of the Biden Administration’s national security and foreign policy decision-making.

This episode originally aired on March 10th 2021

Nuclear Powered Submarines (March 3rd 2021)

KYMN News — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 19:49:08 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with Captain Brad Gawboy, US Navy (Retired), and Mr. David Bruns. Both men served aboard US Navy nuclear-powered submarines and they discussed the role of submarines in support of American national security.

This episode originally aired on March 3rd 2021.

Public Health Programs in Africa and South Asia (Feb. 24th 2021)

KYMN News — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 19:45:46 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with Lois Quam , President of Pathfinder International, about the role of health care for women in stabilizing societies in the developing world.

This episode originally aired on Feb. 24th 2021

The Navy League of the United States (Feb. 17th 2021)

KYMN News — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 19:43:26 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with Bill James, President of the Minnesota Council of the Navy League of the United States. They discuss the role of the Navy League in supporting America’s four sea services—the US Navy, US Marine Corps, US Coast Guard, and the US-flagged Merchant Marine.

This episode originally aired on Feb. 17th 2021

Agriculture Exports & Markets with Commissioner Thom Peterson (Feb. 10th 2021)

KYMN News — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 19:40:18 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with Minnesota’s Commissioner of Agriculture, Thom Petersen, about agriculture exports, international markets, and economic impacts on Minnesota.

This episode originally aired on Feb. 10th 2021

The National Guard At Home & Abroad (Feb. 3rd 2021)

KYMN News — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 19:37:17 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with Brigadier General Tim Kennedy, US Army (Ret.), who served as a senior officer in the Minnesota National Guard. They discuss how the National Guard is led, organized, and trained, and what missions service members perform both at home and abroad.

This episode originally aired on Feb. 3rd 2021

A Look Back At Syria with former Intelligence Officer Bethany May (Jan. 27, 2021)

KYMN News — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 19:33:31 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with Bethany May, a former US Army Battalion Intelligence Officer with the 5th Special Forces Group who was deployed into northern Syria during the height of the counterinsurgency fight against the Islamic State.

This originally aired on Jan. 27th 2021

Nuclear Deterrence with Lt. Col. (ret.) Bruce Morlan (Jan. 1 2021)

KYMN News — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 19:30:03 -0500

Host Jon Olson talks with retired US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Bruce Morlan. They discuss American nuclear deterrence, the nuclear triad, and developments in nuclear weapons, policy, and strategy.

This originally aired on Jan. 1st 2021

The Biden Administration & China 1-13-2021

KYMN News — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 15:05:36 -0500

Today I talked with Mark Canning, a retired career diplomat in the US Department of State. Mark’s 40 years of experience with China allowed us to consider serious issues of foreign policy engagement for the incoming Biden Administration. We focused heavily on trade while also discussing the more serious strategic implications of our strong reliance on China as a partner in capitalism.

This episode originally aired on January 13th 2021