Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchSpecial Episode: The Next Move in the Iran Crisis with Richard Nephew
Season 1 Episode 87
In this special episode, Michael talks with Iran expert Richard Nephew, who warns of impending U.S. military strikes on Iran's deeply buried nuclear …
1 year, 4 months ago
The Iran Equation: Gen. Frank McKenzie
Season 1 Episode 86
In this episode of NatSec Matters, we revisit Michael Allen's conversation with General (Ret.) Kenneth 'Frank' McKenzie, Jr., former commander of U.S…
1 year, 4 months ago
An Unwinnable War: Mark Montgomery
Season 1 Episode 85
Michael Allen welcomes back RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery to the podcast, where he explains why—even with a ceasefire—ending the war between Russia and…
1 year, 5 months ago
The Long War: Glenn Corn
Season 1 Episode 84
Michael Allen talks with former CIA executive and US foreign policy expert Glenn Corn, a regular guest of NatSec Matters. Glenn shares insights from …
1 year, 5 months ago
Palaces & Policy Shifts: Jeffrey Feltman
Season 1 Episode 83
Michael Allen talks with former senior State Department official Jeffrey Feltman about President Trump's "new approach" to the Middle East following …
1 year, 5 months ago
Beijing's Long Game: Mike Studeman
Season 1 Episode 82
Michael Allen talks with retired rear admiral and China expert Mike Studeman about the geopolitical implications of President Trump's trade negotiati…
1 year, 5 months ago
The Biotech Frontline: Dawn Meyerriecks
Season 1 Episode 81
Jeremy Bash explores the biotech battleground with former CIA science and technology chief Dawn Meyerriecks. Dawn, a key voice on the National Securi…
1 year, 6 months ago
Statecraft 2.0: Dennis Ross
Season 1 Episode 80
Andrew Shapiro talks with former US Ambassador Dennis Ross, who argues that the country's foreign policy needs a reboot. Amb. Ross explains the princ…
1 year, 6 months ago
The Arctic Power Play: Iris Ferguson
Season 1 Episode 79
Andrew Shapiro talks with former Pentagon Arctic policy head Iris Ferguson about how melting sea ice is ushering in a new era of great power competit…
1 year, 6 months ago
The 'Tariff Trap': Craig Singleton
Season 1 Episode 78
Michael Allen talks with Craig Singleton, Senior Director for China at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, about whether President Trump is lo…
1 year, 6 months ago