Podcast Episodes
Welcome to The Frontier Security Brief PODCAST, where national and regional security converge to explore the latest insights and solutions to some of the most pressing challenges in the American Frontier. Here, you’ll find thought-provoking episodes that delve into pressing issues, innovative strategies, and real-world experiences from the forefront. Join us as we navigate the complexities of today’s challenges, empowering you with knowledge and inspiration to lead and protect your communities effectively. Tune in and stay informed!
Welcome to the very first episode of The Frontier Security Brief Podcast! Join us and meet our host, Matt Zacharias, as we dive into what you can expect from our exciting lineup of guests and topics. Get ready for insightful discussions and expert perspectives on the latest in security. Tune in embark on this journey with us!
Join us as we discuss how lessons learned with CBP Counterintelligence Analysis Branch Chief, Brian Noland, can provide insights to security operations at the border, within the heartland, and beyond. Brian has spend decades serving in intelligence across multiple agencies including DIA, NRO, DCSA, NCTC, DTRA, CBP, and more.
Join The Frontier Security Brief as we dive into a conversation with Megan Jaffer and Cadie Hopkins from Iron Butterfly Media as we cover their journey from the Intelligence Community (IC) to founding Iron Butterfly Media, the creation of the Iron Butterfly Podcast, and the production of a feature-length documentary.
Join us as we link up with retired Rear Admiral Mike Studeman - one of our nation's leading national security professionals and internationally recognized expert on Asian affairs with deep expertise on China. Admiral Studeman served as the Commander of the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) and Director of the National Maritime Intelligence-Integration Office, and spent three years as the Director of Intelligence (J2) for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, the nation's largest Combatant Command, where his intelligence responsibilities covered half the globe.
Trust in AI is eroding faster than we realize, often sacrificed on the altar of progress and convenience. With AI embedded into everything from smartphones to critical infrastructure, the risk is no longer just technical – it’s deeply human. Christina Kueppers, an expert in AI governance and compliance, reveals how unchecked AI development could threaten our safety, privacy, and even the very fabric of trust we rely on daily.
This episode cuts through the noise – showing you why responsible AI governance is not optional but essential for safeguarding your community and country.
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China’s Economic Reality vs. Strategic Perception
In this episode of The Frontier Security Brief, we sit down with Dexter Tiff Roberts - award-winning journalist, longtime China correspondent, and senior fellow at the Atlantic Council - to unpack the realities behind China’s economic rise.
Drawing on more than two decades reporting from Beijing and across every region of China, Roberts challenges conventional narratives about “unstoppable” Chinese growth. We explore the structural weaknesses inside China’s system, the role of state control under Xi Jinping, and what it all means for U.S. policymakers, businesses, and national security professionals navigating strategic competition with Beijing.
Mind Games: AI, Cyberpsychology, Intel & the Future of Influence Ops
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Elena Taube Bailey - a scholar and practitioner who has spent two decades at the intersection of intelligence, technology, and human behavior. Dr. Bailey has served as an intelligence analyst at CIA working on counterterrorism operations, a senior counterintelligence specialist at ODNI and DTRA, and more. Today she teaches at Georgetown University and National Defense University shaping the next generation of intelligence professionals. She isn't just teaching about the future - she's building it as the CEO of Glocal and President of The Academy.
History's Long Shadow: How the Middle East's Past Shapes America's Present Threats
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Mehrdad Kia, Professor of History and Director of the University of Montana's Central & Southwest Asian Studies Center. Born and raised in Iran, Dr. Kia brings both scholarly expertise and personal perspective to understanding how centuries of Middle Eastern and Central Asian history continue to shape the national security threats facing the U.S. today - including right here in the Pacific Northwest.