Best Tom Donahue Podcasts (2025)

Josh returns this week as we talk about Joyce Carol Oates once again DESTROYING Elon Musk in the battle of ideas, and what her observations online reveal about the true insecurities tech billionaires have now. We then talk about a New Yorker article trying to figure out if LLMs can actually think (Spoiler: no) and the struggles facing professional …

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The Briefing: Epstein Files Headlines, Updates and Trump's Resistance... TDR-Eps 56 13:51

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Is Strategy Possible Now? Ever? 1:03:29

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The American president has a ... different approach to strategy than his predecessors. To make sense of the extent American strategy can work and is working at the moment, Ryan was joined by Frank Hoffman, Justin Logan (Cato Institute), and Rebecca Friedman Lissner (Council on Foreign Relations). Join for the brilliant minds. Stay for the spicy tak…

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Autumn Alman-yap 1:12:41

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This week, we take a slight break from discussing the horrors of the internet to talk about their Autumn grievances, including the shut down of local parks in order to host fireworks displays for the pleasure of influencers. We also talk about Remembrance Sunday, as Hussein tries to convince Phoebe that the poppies have become bigger and brighter, …

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A Conversation with Former Chairman, Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. 28:29

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Gen. (ret.) CQ Brown, Jr. may have been removed from his post as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, but he isn't finished serving. He joined Ryan at War on the Rocks HQ to talk about how America can realize the true promise of its faltering defense industrial enterprise (the focus of a recent article he authored). Brown argues the playbook alre…

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Diary of a CEOobah ft. Oobah Butler [PREVIEW] 10:49

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This is a preview of a bonus episode! You can find the rest on our Patreon, alongside hundreds of hours of interviews, TV, Movie, and Book reviews, as well as general musings. ------ Friend of the show Oobah Butler returns to talk about his latest documentary, How to Make a Million in 90 days. Live from New York, Oobah tells us about the murky fina…

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Congressman Himes on Venezuela, Latin America & a Disordered World 43:53

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As ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut has deep insights into national security. And he is concerned. He joined Ryan to share his thoughts on strikes on drug boats, the Trump administration's foreign policy in Latin America, the way the administration fails to work with Congress on m…

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How the Army Wants to Counter Drones 21:57

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Army Chief Technology Officer Alex Miller joined Ryan at a live event to talk about what countering improvised explosive devices taught him about defeating drones, what the Army is learning from the southern border about emerging threats, and what he wants to see from industry. He makes the case for deeper collaboration between companies, sharper f…

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An Archive of One’s Own ft. Alexis Durante-Tierney & Helen Vogelsong-Donahue 58:19

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This week, we talk about what the decaying internet means for regular people – especially those who rely on janky, corporate owned hosting platforms to maintain archives of their work, or cherished old memories. Alexis and Helen outline the scale of the problem, and explain why, despite its urgency, few tech companies are interested in the work of …

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Bringing a knife to a cage fight ft. Tom Usher [PREVIEW] 11:15

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This is a preview of a bonus episode! You can find the rest on our Patreon, alongside hundreds of hours of interviews, TV, Movie, and Book reviews, as well as general musings. ------ Fighter and journalist Tom Usher returns to the show this week to explain how far right politics took over Mixed Martial Arts, and the unique media strategy employed b…

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Holding Ground: Ukraine, Russia, and the Politics of Persistence 37:33

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Michael Kofman and Dara Massicot join Ryan to discuss the state of the front, how Ukraine and Russia are staying in the fight, the possible provision of Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles, contingencies expected and unexpected, the failures of Russian diplomacy, and what the most important developments of the year so far have been.…

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[PREVIEW] Patriotic Business Opportunity! ft. Eliza Clark 10:12

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This is a preview of a bonus episode. To listen to the full episode, subscribe for as little as $5 at : patreon.com/10kpostspodcast. ----more---- Author Eliza Clark comes back on the pod as we look back on Charlie Kirk’s memorial, and what its theatrics and flamboyance tells us about Trump’s second term, and the general direction of the right. We t…

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This Immortal Coil ft. Hanna Thomas Uose 1:12:38

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By Ten Thousand Posts

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The Briefing: More Epstein Files Info and Updates... TDR-Eps 55 7:13

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The Briefing: Mega Dose Extended Edition of Epstein Files Coverup Coverage... TDR-Eps 54 19:58

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Is Europe Stepping Up on Defense? 21:57

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Well, is it? From defense innovation, to scaling capabilities, to budgets, the answers aren't easy. Ryan was joined by General Sir Richard Barrons of the United Kingdom and Peter Michael Nielsen of Denmark to sort through these issues. Barrons had a storied military career and most recently co-led his country's Strategic Defence Review. Nielsen is …

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[UNLOCKED] Touch Grass: LARPing ft. November Kelly 1:17:19

2M ago1:17:19

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We've unlocked this week's episode due to its popularity on the Patreon. There are lots of other great episodes there, and you can subscribe starting at $5 a month, which also helps us run this show without ads or editorial interference. -------- This week, our pal November returns to the show to talk about going on her first Live Action Roleplay (…

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[PREVIEW] A Government of Groypers ft. John Merrick 11:38

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This is a preview of a bonus episode. Listen to the entire episode on our Patreon for as little as $5, which helps us to support this show with advertisements. ----more---- Writer and journalist John Merrick returns to the show to talk about the recent 'Unite the Kingdom' rally in London, and what it tells us about the actual size of Britain's far-…

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The Last Bunnings Snag Outta Naarm ft. Cameron Wilson 1:22:27

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Journalist and Author Cameron Wilson returns to the show this week to talk about his new book, Conspiracy Nation: Exposing the Dangerous World of Australian Conspiracy Theories, co-authored with Ariel Bogle. Hussein and Cameron talk about the conspiracies, both mundane and over-arching, that have gripped British and Australian political culture, an…

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[PREVIEW] Saluting the Mini Roundabout ft. Clive Martin 10:41

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This is a preview of a bonus episode. To listen and support our work, subscribe on Patreon. Writer and podcaster Clive Martin returns this week to talk to us about the UK’s summer of chaos, a host of new, uniquely British social media characters have emerged online during this time, and why the rest of the world seems to be so fascinated by them. W…

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The Briefing: More on Epstein saga and Trump cover-up... Epstein FBI informant, surveillance recordings and blackmail. NYC mansion den of depravity. Trump shields and conceals, diverts and distracts and ... 8:36

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More on Epstein saga and Trump cover-up... Epstein FBI informant, surveillance recordings and blackmail. His NYC mansion described as den of depravity. Trump's close pal for 15 years heinous villain Epstein. Trump continues to shield and conceal the truth about Epstein and to divert, distract and denounce... labeling it a total hoax. Maxwell fully …

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My Life In Posting: Rax King 1:10:15

2M ago1:10:15

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Author and podcast host Rax King returns to the show to talk about SLOPPY: Or doing it wrong, Rax’s newest essay collection, which explores, among many other things, sobriety, self-improvement, regret and forgiveness. We also talk about her formative years online, and how it shaped the person she is today. Rax talks about the multitude of times she…

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The Briefing: More Epstein saga and scandal coverage continues. Maxwell moved to cushy camp. Possible pardon? Netflix series on Epstein and Maxwell. She recruited, groomed minors as sacrifices to Epstein ... 8:28

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More Epstein saga and scandal coverage continues... Maxwell moved to cushy camp, given pampered preferential treatment in light of her interview. Convicted sex offenders are Not ever permitted or considered for camp placement due to security concerns. Beyond irregular and inexplicable it's impossible. Is possible pardon seemingly in the works? Netf…

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My Life In Posting : Josh Gondelman [PREVIEW] 14:43

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Comedy writer, producer and author Josh Gondelman joins us on the pod this week to talk about his life online, and how it shaped his career and adult life. We talk about Josh’s early experiences lurking on hip hop forums, and how it informed his tastes in music and culture. Josh also reminisces being on Twitter in the early 2010s, where freedom to …

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Cogs of War: Moving at the Speed of War with Horacio Rozanski of Booz Allen 48:47

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The future fight won't be won by those with the biggest budgets, most polished strategies, or largest armies. It will be won by those who can translate breakthrough technology into usable capability at speed and scale. Ryan was joined by Horacio Rozanski, the CEO of Booz Allen, to talk about the role his company is playing in this race. Having reor…

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The Briefing: Epstein and Trump enablers. MAGA base holds Trump accountable. Epstein coverup overshadowing Trump's agenda. Trump fumes Epstein headlines dominate the news. His diversions fall flat. Rogan ... 7:32

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Epstein and Trump enablers... MAGA base is seemingly holding Trump and his cabinet chiefs accountable. Epstein coverup overshadowing Trump's agenda. Trump fumes that Epstein headlines dominate the news. Trump's usual diversions fall flat. Now it's Hillary and Obama Russia Collusion Hoax. Joe Rogan says Epstein case line in sand and rips Trump admin…

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From Alaska to the White House to the Battlefields of Ukraine 35:12

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In the wake of summits in Alaska and Washington, the war in Ukraine has become as much about competing diplomatic positions as it is about hard realities on the front. Ryan sat down with Dara Massicot and Mike Kofman to discuss what Putin really walked away with, how European leaders are trying to shore up Kyiv's position, and whether the conversat…

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He's in LacAInian chat rooms posting Dreams ft. Dr Jazz Tehara 1:31:54

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This week, we’re joined by Dr Jazz Tehara, a clinical psychologist and lecturer based in the UK, to talk about the proliferation of AI in the therapeutic process, and the ways in which it might be undermining established therapeutic practices, to the detriment of patients and clinicians. We focus on two recent stories – one of a woman whose AI conv…

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The Chip That Crossed the Line? NVIDIA, China, and the Great Power Tech Race 30:44

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We're diving into a major development at the intersection of tech, trade, and national security: the U.S. government's decision to allow NVIDIA's H20 chips back into the Chinese market. Brad Carson (former defense official and member of Congress) of Americans for Responsible Innovation and Liza Tobin (former CIA and National Security Council staffe…

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Oi, got a license for that post? ft Chris Stokel Walker [PREVIEW] 10:35

3M ago10:35

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This is a preview of a bonus episode! You can find the rest on our Patreon, alongside hundreds of hours of interviews, TV, Movie, and Book reviews, as well as general musings. ------ Tech journalist and friend of the show Chris Stokel-Walker returns to talk about the Online Safety Act, and why its roll out now means you can’t brew Kombucha without …

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Forging Minds for Future Wars 28:44

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In a time of rapid change and global danger, how should the warriors of the future be educated? Ryan sat down with Vice Adm. Peter Garvin, president of the National Defense University, to tackle this question — one that cuts to the core of American military power. Garvin offers a frank assessment of how professional military education needs to evol…

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My Life In Posting ft. Mattie Lubchansky 1:04:20

3M ago1:04:20

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Mattie returns to the show to talk about her early memories on the internet, and how it shaped both her work, and her posting. We talk for a surprising amount of time about Labubu, digging into its lore, as well as working out how to spot a fake one. We then talk about about Mattie’s latest graphic novel, ‘Simplicity’, which examines cults, communi…

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The Briefing: Epstein Coverup is in full gear. Trump tears into MAGA base as losers and lunatics gaslighting over Epstein obsession. Trump was great ally and enabler of Epstein. Levin mocks MAGA base Epstein ... 13:56

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The Epstein Coverup is in full gear. Trump tears into MAGA base as losers and lunatics gaslighting them for demanding release of Epstein files. Trump continues diverting, dodging and denying. AG Bondi stalling and concealing now and as FL AG. Trump was great ally and enabler of Epstein his 'terrific guy' pal. Mark Levin mocks MAGA base fixation wit…

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The Briefing: The Epstein saga and scandal the coverup and conspiracy continues. Trump: 'terrific guy' Epstein. Trump is diverting, dodging and denying. MAGA base standing up to Trump. MAGA Mutiny demanding ... 9:40

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The Epstein saga and scandal - the grand coverup and conspiracy continues. Trump was best friends with the 'terrific guy' Epstein. Trump is diverting, dodging and denying but to No avail. MAGA base standing up to Trump's bullying and belittling. MAGA Mutiny marches on and demands release of All files now! Tide is turning on Trump and his concealing…

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Drones, Discord, and the Shifting Front in Ukraine 27:09

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Fresh from his latest research trip to Ukraine's battlefields, Michael Kofman joins Ryan for an insightful discussion on the shifting dynamics at the front, the role of drones in Ukraine's defensive strategy, and the adaptation of Ukrainian military command structures in real time. They explore the political turmoil gripping Ukraine, including cont…

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Touch Grass: LARP ft. November Kelly 10:49

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This is a preview of a bonus episode! You can find the rest on our Patreon, alongside hundreds of hours of interviews, TV, Movie, and Book reviews, as well as general musings. ------ This week, our pal November returns to the show to talk about going on her first Live Action Roleplay (LARP). She tells us about the hobby, what the LARP community loo…

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Strategy in Contention: Debating America's Global Priorities 52:32

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Does the United States need a new playbook — or just fewer plays? In this charged episode, big ideas collide over how to sequence American power across the Middle East, Europe, and the Indo-Pacific. Ryan is joined by A. Wess Mitchell (Marathon Initiative), Stacie Pettyjohn (Center for a New American Security), and Justin Logan (Cato Institute) for …

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For You Politics ft. Will Davies 1:17:35

4M ago1:17:35

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Sociologist and political economist Will Davies joins the show to talk about his recent forays into Faragist TikTok, and what it tells us about Britain’s online habits, and how it’s influencing contemporary politics. Will talks to us about how the For You Page became the dominant organisational system for using social media, and how this has create…

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The Briefing: Epstein Files Cover-up and Conspiracy: Trump, Bondi, Bongino, Patel. Files, Client List, Flight Logs, Legal Docs Concealed! MAGA Meltdown and Mutiny. Trump Betrayal! TDR-Eps 48 14:03

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The Briefing: Epstein Files Coverup and Conspiracy: Trump, Bondi, Bongino, Patel. Files, Client List, Flight Logs, Legal Docs All Concealed! DOJ Memo: No Client List! MAGA Influencers Fume and Fury, Turn on Trump: Loomer, Tucker, Musk, Rogan, Megyn Kelly, Alex Jones... MAGA Meltdown & Mutiny. Trump Betrayal! Legal Docs Reveal Trump was on 7 Flights…

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10K Posts 5 Year Anniversary Q&A 13:27

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This is a preview of a bonus episode! You can find the rest on our Patreon, alongside hundreds of hours of interviews, TV, Movie, and Book reviews, as well as general musings. ------ Can you believe it's already been 5 whole years since we first got together on a sunny July morning in Lockdown to talk about Eric Garland's game theory thread? We can…

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How Ukraine is Adapting, Enduring, and Striking Back 27:59

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Mike Kofman and Ryan brought out the mics to discuss the pressing issues in the war between Ukraine and Russia. They focused on drones, the state of the front, manpower, Putin's approach to Washington, and the contested policies around continued aid from the United States to Ukraine. This episode features meaty excerpts from an episode of The Insid…

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The Briefing: Trump America First? MAGA Rift-Civil War: Levin, Tucker, Loomer, Bannon, Fox News waging battle over War. DNI Gabbard on outs over conflicting Intel. TDR-Eps 47 12:29

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MAGA Rift-Civil War over War: Levin, Tucker, Loomer, Bannon, Kirk, MTG, Cruz, Fox News, others waging battle over war. DNI Gabbard on outs over conflicting Intel. Trump America First?

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How to Fix Your Attention Sp- ft. Rebecca Jennings 1:18:03

4M ago1:18:03

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Rebecca returns to the show to talk about her recent attempts to reclaim her attention from screens and notifications, and whether it’s truly possible to build an attention span at all. We discuss the developing literature and research around attention, and what is meant when we talk about focus, delve into the great debate on declining literacy ra…

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Gen. Donahue on Deterring Russia in Europe 26:05

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Gen. Christopher Todd Donahue, who leads U.S. Army Europe and Africa as well as Allied Land Command, joined Ryan for a discussion at WOTR HQ. For the first five minutes, they chat about his Army story, his time in the Ranger Regiment, before discussing how the Army Transformation Initiative is unfolding in Europe, from maneuver brigades, new techno…

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10K Posts Film Club: Mountainhead [PREVIEW] 10:03

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This is a preview of a bonus episode! check it out on our reasonably-priced patreon! ----- This week, just the lads discuss Jesse Armstrong's directorial debut, the 2025 movie 'Mountainhead'. Four app billionaires sequester themselves in a mountaintop mansion as online misinformation brings the world to its knees. How will this affect their friends…

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Introducing "The Iran Reckoning with Afshon Ostovar" 40:30

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War on the Rocks is launching a new show called "The Iran Reckoning with Afshon Ostovar." It's a members-only show but this first episode is free for all. Join us as renowned Iran scholar Afshon Ostovar takes you inside one of America's most complex and consequential adversaries. In this episode, Ryan introduces you to Afshon and his background (ab…

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How to Think About the Future of War 31:10

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Gen. Jim Rainey, the commander of Army Futures Command, joins Ryan to share how emerging technologies are set to transform the way America's soldiers will fight and win. He also shares some key insights about the Army Transformation Initiative.

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Posters of History : Hildegard of Bingen ft. Eleanor Janega & Luke Waters 1:06:08

5M ago1:06:08

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This week, we're joined by friend of the show and returning champion Eleanor Janega, as well as her 'We're Not So Different' podcast co-host Luke Waters, to talk about Hildegard of Bingen, a 12th century Benedictine Abbess. Known for her religious visions, and the writing, sermons and music that emerged from them, Hildegard is often considered a po…

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Making Professional Military Education More Agile in the Air Force 16:24

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Lt. Gen. Andrea Tullos joined Ryan at WOTR HQ to talk about her experience and insights into professional military education, both for the joint force and especially the Air Force. She shares what Air University, which she commands, has been doing to optimize its mission for competition with China, the pacing threat, and a high intensity fight wher…