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The President's Daily BriefPDB Situation Report | July 19th, 2025:In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:
Senior Israeli officials claim a Gaza ceasefire deal is within reach, but past negotiations have collapsed at the last minute. Is this breakthrough the real thing—or just more smoke and mirrors? We’re joined by John Hannah, former National Security Advisor to Vice President Dick Cheney, to assess how close we actually are to a truce in Gaza.
President Trump approves a new round of missile shipments for Ukraine—but through NATO allies, not directly from the U.S. The move comes with a warning: Russia has 50...
2025-07-191h 02
The Golden State Real Estate QuestEpisode 12 (extended): The Market's Pulse: Basic Economic Principles in Real EstateTune into our latest episode for a deep dive into the 2025 real estate market outlook! We'll explore how changing interest rates and inflation are reshaping housing. The Federal Reserve's efforts to control inflation led to rate hikes, causing a "lock-in" effect for homeowners with low mortgages and limiting supply.Discover how this impacts buyer activity and housing affordability, especially in California, where median home prices are forecast to rise 4.6% in 2025 to $909,400. We'll discuss the anticipated decline in the 30-year fixed mortgage rate to 5.9% by 2025 and the implications for both sales and prices. Learn about national and regional...
2025-06-2539 minThe Golden State Real Estate QuestEpisode 12: The Market's Pulse: Basic Economic Principles in Real EstateBecome a market savvy agent! This episode brings basic economic principles to life in the context of real estate. We'll explain how supply and demand drive prices, dissect real estate market cycles, and reveal how interest rates directly influence affordability and buyer behavior. Learn to read the market's heartbeat.ReferencesAladangady, Aditya, et al. "Locked In: Mobility, Market Tightness, and House Prices." Finance and Economics Discussion Series (FEDS), Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Nov. 2024, revised May 2025, doi:10.17016/FEDS.2024.088r1.Bentz, Alex. "California Housing Affordability Tracker (1st Quarter 2025)." EconTax Blog, Legislative...
2025-06-1716 min
School of WarEp 202: Fred Kagan on Ukraine’s Attack and the Future of WarFred Kagan, senior fellow and the director of the Critical Threats Project at AEI, joins the show to discuss Ukraine’s drone operation targeting Russia’s strategic air assets.
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• 01:46 Introduction
• 02:25 What just happened?
• 07:48 Escalation risk
• 10:20 Control
• 12:39 Implications
• 21:10 Stratagems
• 24:04 Effects
• 30:40 Economic pressure
• 37:20 Continuing operations
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2025-06-0342 min
WSJ Opinion: Free ExpressionPeace in Our Time or Dishonorable Surrender?During the week that marked the three-year anniversary of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Donald Trump met with a flurry of world leaders to discuss ending the war, as well as announcing a potential commercial deal with Ukraine over mineral resources. Meanwhile, the U.S. voted against a U.N. resolution condemning Moscow’s actions even as Ukrainian forces fought on to expel Russians from their territory. So what does all the activity mean for the future of the conflict and is there any end in sight?
On this episode of Free Expression, mil...
2025-02-2633 min
The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesThe Judge's House by Bram Stoker an Episode Swap with the Just Chills PodcastToday on the Lost Sci-Fi Podcast we will do something we have never done, and something we may never do again. An episode swap with another podcast. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Several of you have suggested we do an episode swap with another podcast and today your request has been fulfilled. We’ve been approached before but never felt like it was a good fit, until now.We wouldn’t do an episode swap with just any podcaster, we had to find a quality podcast that we knew you would...
2025-02-0749 min
The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesMr. Meek Plays Polo by Clifford D. Simak - From Planet Stories Magazine in Fall 1944Mr. Meek was having his troubles. First, the educated bugs worried him; then the welfare worker tried to stop the Ring Rats' feud by enlisting his aid. And now, he was a drafted space-polo player—a fortune bet on his ability at a game he had never played in his cloistered life. Mr. Meek Plays Polo by Clifford D. Simak. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Another first for our podcast today, back to back episodes by the same author featuring the same character. Yesterday Clifford D. Simak’s Mr. Meek got himself in a litt...
2025-02-061h 10
The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesMr. Meek - Muskeeter by Clifford D. Simak - From Planet Stories Magazine in the Summer of 1944Adventure flamed in Mr. Meek's timorous heart, the surge of battle and singing blades. And so, with a rocket-ship for his steed and a ray-gun for his sword, he sallied forth ... carrying cavalier justice to the resentful shining stars. Mr. Meek—Musketeer by Clifford D. Simak. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.There have been a flood of 5 star reviews in countries all over the world recently. This 5 star review is from Paulzzzzzz on Apple Podcasts Great Britain, “Wondrous stories. I absolutely love the podcasts. Scott is such a wonderful voice actor and brings every...
2025-02-041h 12
The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesCollision Orbit by Katherine MacLean - Women Who Were Pioneers in Science Fiction Katherine MacLeanThe mountain men who opened up the frontier in the west weren’t settlers, they were trappers, traders, fighters and gunmen — the men who didn’t fit back home. The kind of men who will be needed on the frontier of space… Collision Orbit by Katherine MacLean. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.As we get ready to celebrate our 3rd anniversary, we thought it was the perfect time to try something new! Today’s story is a great example—it shares the same title as yesterday’s, but it’s by a completely different author a...
2025-02-0327 min
The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesCollision Orbit by Clyde Beck - Classic Science Fiction Short Story From the 1950sThe tiny asteroid with the frightened girl and the wrecked spacer with the grim young man slowly spun closer and closer ... but the real danger came after the crash! Collision Orbit by Clyde Beck. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Special thanks to Paul Belcher for his 5 star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, “My New Favorite Podcast. I’m so impressed with this unassuming, yet extremely entertaining podcast. I love the narration, the little facts about each story, and the interesting mix of authors and different sub genres within the overarching sci-fi subject. It’s b...
2025-02-011h 08
The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesTransience by Arthur C. Clarke - Science Fiction Short Story From the 1940sThough The World May Die, Man Will Go On. Transience by Arthur C. Clark. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Almost six months ago we shared the first published story written by Arthur C. Clarke, Travel by Wire. Today we bring you another science fiction short story written in the early years of Clarke’s career. The July 1949 issue of Startling Stories magazine features many familiar names, Ray Bradbury, Henry Kuttner, C. M. Kornbluth, Margaret St. Clair and on page 125 we find today’s offering, Transience by Arthur C. Clark…Ne...
2025-01-3017 min
The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesThe Minions of Midas by Jack London - Jack London Short StoriesWhat happens when a secret society demands your fortune—or sacrifices innocent lives instead? An electrifying tale of power, greed, and morality. The Minions of Midas by Jack London. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.It’s been nearly two weeks since we narrated A Thousand Deaths by Jack London, and since then, we’ve received numerous requests for more stories from one of America’s most renowned authors. We appreciate your emails and encourage you to tell us what you what to hear on the podcast, scott@lostscifi.com.Jack London was...
2025-01-2936 min
The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesSolitary by Robert Silverberg - Robert Silverberg Science Fiction from the 1950sAll the logical answers to Charcot’s escape and disappearances had come up... but why should an escaped convict be logical? Solitary by Robert Silverberg. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Thanks to Phee808 for another 5 star review on Apple Podcast, “The perfect narration to a treasure trove of incredible talent. They don’t make them like this anymore but fortunately we can still hear them. The narration is on point and passionate and matches the mood of the stories perfectly.” Thanks Phee808!If you are a fan of Robert Silverberg, as I am, y...
2025-01-2741 min
The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesThe Tell-Tale Heart and The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe - Short Stories from the 1800sTwo Short stories from the 1800s. The Tell-Tale Heart and The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Did you know we take requests? We do, and both of the stories you are about to hear have been requested a number of times. If there is a vintage science fiction story you’d like to hear send us an email, scott@lostscifi.com.He was born Edgar Poe in Boston in 1809, orphaned at the age of 2 and taken in by a wealthy merchant, John...
2025-01-2336 min
The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesThe Lady, or the Tiger? by Frank R. StocktonIn a distant, semi-barbaric kingdom, a young lover’s fate hinges on a cruelly ingenious trial: choosing between two doors, one hiding a ferocious tiger and the other concealing a beautiful bride. As the Kings daughter secretly signals her beloved toward a door, we are left to wonder—did her jealousy or love dictate the choice? The Lady, Or The Tiger? By Frank R. Stockton. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Francis Richard Stockton was born on April 5th, 1834, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He wrote more than 100 short stories from 1867 to 1912. His most famous story, was th...
2025-01-2221 min
The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesJames P. Crow by Philip K. DickIt was a robots' world, run by soul-less heaps of haughty metal. But among the humans there was one — only one — who aspired to greatness; only one who stood the chance of breaking out of his subservient shell. He was the Time-Window Kid. ... He was James P. Crow. James P. Crow by Philip K. Dick. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Special thanks to Hamlinsw for a 5 star rating and review on Apple Podcasts US, “Outstanding podcast. I am a huge fan of vintage science fiction and Scott Miller does a fantastic job on the narr...
2025-01-2050 min
The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesConsignment by Alan E. NourseRevenge drives John Krenner to risk everything in a world ruled by relentless automation. But on the futuristic Rolling Roads, justice isn’t the only thing waiting at the end of the line. Consignment by Alan E. Nourse. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Alan E. Nourse has been on the podcast several times, Derelect, Wanderlust, Journey For the Brave and one of my personal favorites The Fifty-Fourth of July. He returns today with a tale of vengeance. From Science Fiction Adventures Magazine in December 1953, open your copy to page 61, Consignment by Alan E. Nour...
2025-01-1930 min
The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesWarning from the Stars by Ron CockingDon't believe in flying saucers? Neither do we, but that doesn't necessarily mean that there can be no other way for Earth to get its last…. Warning From the Stars by Ron Cocking. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.If you enjoy The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast please rate and review us wherever you listen, share our episodes on social media and thank you for listening!!One story. That’s all we could find written by Ron Cocking. And we know nothing else about him. Let’s open the April 1959 issue of Amazing...
2025-01-1843 min
The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesA Thousand Deaths by Jack London - The First Published Story by Jack London in 1899Trapped in a horrifying cycle of death and resurrection, a man becomes the unwilling subject of a mad-mans twisted experiments. A tantalizing tale of science, survival, and the fight for freedom. A Thousand Deaths by Jack London. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.John Griffith Chaney, famously known as Jack London, was born in 1876. He was among the first American writers to achieve international fame and financial success through his work. At the age of 21, in 1897, London embarked on a journey to the Klondike during the Gold Rush, an experience that inspired some of hi...
2025-01-1631 min
The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesThe Beast in the Cave by H. P. Lovecraft - A Shocking Story written by 14 year old H. P. LovecraftLost in the pitch-black depths of a cave, a man faces the terror of the unknown—until he discovers he’s not alone. A chilling tale of primal fear. The Beast in the Cave by H. P. Lovecraft. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Thanks to 1mzk who gave us a 5 star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, “Very well done. I enjoy this podcast, both content and presentation.” And special thanks to bratface5477 for their 5 star rating and review, “What a treat! I’m enjoying every minute.” Thanks to both of you for your reviews. Yo...
2025-01-1521 min
The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesNobody Saw the Ship by Murray Leinster - 1950s Science Fiction Short StoryIt was only a tiny scout ship from somewhere beyond the stars; only one alien creature occupied it. But the ship's mission spelled life to its fellow creatures and death to all living creatures on Earth. And against the super-science of the raider stood one terrified old man and his dog…. Nobody Saw the Ship by Murray Leinster. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Murray Leinster is one of our favorites and although we’ve heard from him quite often there are dozens and dozens of his stories left for us to narrate. This one ca...
2025-01-1354 min
The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesThe Artist and the Door by Dorothy Quick - A Short Story from Weird Tales MagazineI bought the door–even though the auctioneer warned of evil. The Artist and the Door by Dorothy Quick. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Dorothy Gertrude Quick was born in Brooklyn on September 1st 1896. She was a prolific writer of horror, detective fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. Dorothy was a girl of 11 when she met Mark Twain, actually Samuel L. Clemens, on an Atlantic crossing from England. She was returning to Plainfield, N.J., from Europe with her parents. Recognizing Twain by his wavy hair and white suit, she walked around and around the deck...
2025-01-1235 min
The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesOr Darwin, If You Prefer by Mel Hunter - A Sci-Fi Short Story from Fantastic Universe September 1954Mr. Harbinger could not quite believe in the Mouth. But poor Mr. Harbinger—or Darwin, if you prefer—are gone to other times. Or Darwin, If You prefer by Mel Hunter. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.If you are a regular listener of the podcast you know we love to discover interesting stories by authors you have never heard of, and that’s exactly what we have for you today. Here’s what Fantastic Universe had to say, “Mr. Hunter's superb art work has appeared on a baker's dozen science fiction maga...
2025-01-1129 min
The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesPotential by Robert Sheckley - Short Science Fiction Story from the 1950s published in Astounding Science Fiction MagazineHe was one man, horribly confused, escaping from a destroyed planet, carrying some sort of message which he couldn't recall. But he had tremendous potential for achievement! Potential by Robert Sheckley. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Special thanks to Eaten by a Grue who bought us $25 worth of coffee, “Superlative content, thanks for bringing me enjoyment. Great selections, great reads.” Thanks Eaten by a Grue for your kind words and for the coffee.If you’d like to buy us a coffee there is a link in the description.☕ Buy...
2025-01-0940 min
The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesYesterday Was Monday by Theodore Sturgeon - A Short Story From Unknown Magazine in 1941The scene-shifters slipped—and a man woke up on Wednesday, though yesterday was Monday. But Wednesday wasn’t finished… Yesterday was Monday by Theodore Sturgeon. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Today’s story is unlike anything we’ve done before, and that’s why we chose to share it with you on the podcast. The name of the magazine is Unknown. It’s not that we don’t know the name of the magazine, the name of the magazine is called Unknown. Only 39 issues rolled off the presses but some believe it was the finest fantasy...
2025-01-0647 min
The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesCosmic Striptease by Harlan Ellison - 1950s Science Fiction Short StoryA picture is worth a thousand words—especially if they're Martian words and nobody can understand them. So Mars put on a spectacular for Earth, using the skies as a TV screen. This proved the superiority of their science. But their morals—Wow! Cosmic Striptease by Harlan Ellison. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Harlan Ellison earned the nickname “The Bad Boy of Science Fiction” due to his bold, outspoken personality, controversial opinions, and unrelenting refusal to conform to societal or literary norms.Ellison frequently criticized the science fiction community, literary trends, an...
2025-01-0242 min
The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesThe Outer Quiet by Herbert D. Kastle - A Post Apocalyptic Science Fiction Story from the 1950sFear is often Man's greatest enemy. But when there is nothing left to lose, there is everything to gain.... And with everything to gain, where is the enemy? The Outer Quiet by Herbert D. Kastle. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.If the name Herbert D. Kastle rings a bell, it’s likely not because of his science fiction work. Kastle, born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1924, was primarily known as a thriller novelist, with an impressive seventeen titles to his name. Though his contributions to science fiction were modest—three short stories in the 19...
2025-01-0130 min
The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesMy Past is Mine by Gerda Rhoads - From the October 1954 issue of Fantastic UniverseTake one tiny memory out of a man's life—and the entire universe may turn topsy turvy. My Past is Mine by Gerda Rhoads. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Another podcast and another vintage science fiction author you’ve probably never heard of. The story you are about to hear is her first published story and as far as we can tell, her only science fiction story. We found three novels written by Rhoads, The Lonely Women, A Place to Sleep, and Enough Romance. There’s a listing on eBay for an autographed copy of...
2024-12-3020 min
The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesAt The End Of The Orbit by Arthur C. Clarke A Short Sci-Fi Story from the 1960sA man with a vendetta, Szabo Tibor, finds himself tasked with recovering a Russian space capsule near New Guinea—but his grudge against the Russians turns the operation into a slow and sinister act of revenge. At the End of the Orbit by Arthur C. Clarke. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Arthur C. Clarke is one of the most popular authors on our podcast. We get a lot of requests for his stories and when we release a new episode with one of his stories, it is among our most listened to episodes. At t...
2024-12-2943 min
The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesGunnison's Bonanza by Dick Purcell - SciFi Short Story from the 1950sAll his life he had been searching for the big strike. But always he had failed. Now he had come to Mars—his last chance. This had to be—Gunnison's Bonanza by Dick Purcell. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Author Dick Purcell makes his debut on the podcast today. Purcell authored six published stories in 1955 and 1956. His name might ring a bell, Dick Purcell appeared in more than 70 TV shows and movies in the 1930s and 1940s, but that was a different Dick Purcell. The author was born in 1908, the actor in 1905. As is fre...
2024-12-2729 min
The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesWelcoming Committee and The Robots Strike by Harry HarrisonThey’d long known that they were more than mere machines. They could reason, remember, and teach. And also plan, The Robots Strike and Welcoming Committee by Harry Harrison. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Author Harry Harrison is best known for his character The Stainless Steel Rat which we featured on the podcast more than a year ago. But he also wrote a plethora of lesser known short stories beginning in the 1950s and you will hear two of them today.Our first story appeared in Fantastic Universe magazine in Janu...
2024-12-2637 min
The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesThe Man Who Did Things Twice and The Spider and the Fly by Don Mark LemonToday on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast we go back 119 years and introduce you to a story by an author we have never featured on the podcast before. The Man Who Did Things Twice and a second story by Don Mark Lemon, The Spider and the Fly. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Don Mark Lemon was born in Arizona in September 1877, he wrote 15 short stories and 1 novel, The Scarlet Planet, which was published in 1930.His first published short story, Doctor Goldman, can be found in the December 1900 issue of The Black Ca...
2024-12-2229 min
The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesOffice Call by Charles E. FritchWhen brilliant mathematician Charles T. Moore steps into Dr. Rawlings’ office, he carries a groundbreaking revelation that could redefine the very fabric of reality. But as he grapples with the terrifying implications of his discovery—mind control and the potential to traverse alternate universes—will he find the help he needs or push the boundaries of sanity even further? Office Call by Charles E. Fritch, that’s next on the 300th episode of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Special thanks to Jeff Lussenden who bought us $25 worth of coffee. “These are the authors and stories that inspired me when I...
2024-12-2124 min
The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesThe Seven Temporary Moons Murray LeinsterWhen enemy space-ships ride aloft in menacing array, Dr. Murfree again calls on the amazing hillbilly genius, Bud Gregory, for help! The Seven Temporary Moons by Murray Leinster, that’s next on the 300th episode of The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.When we started this endeavor almost three years ago on February 22nd, 2022 we had no idea what to expect. Thanks to you, your encouragement through your ratings, comments and emails, your recommending us on social media and to your friends and family, it is thanks to you that our audience is growing around the world and we...
2024-12-201h 24
The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesThe One Who Waits by Ray BradburyIn a haunting world where an unforeseen inhabitant resides within an ancient well, he relives the echoes of a forgotten past while waiting for an uncertain future. The One Who Waits by Ray Bradbury, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Special thanks to Fred Sieber who bought us $25 worth of coffee. “Hey Scott! I am a retired Marine and live in Okinawa, Japan. I work on Kadena Airbase. I love your podcast. You have the perfect narration voice and always dig up great stories. Keep it up, and enjoy the coffee!”Thanks...
2024-12-1619 min
The Eastern FrontBattleground Shifts: Ukraine’s Next Moves & Russia’s Endgame (with Fred Kagan)On this episode of The Eastern Front, Dalibor and Iulia welcome Fred Kagan, senior fellow and director of the Critical Threats Project at the American Enterprise Institute, to discuss the state of the war in Ukraine. How worried should we be about Russian advances on the battlefield? How likely is Putin to consider negotiations and what factors are at play in getting him to agree to a ceasefire?In their news segment, Dalibor and Iulia discuss the mood on the ground in Ukraine and Romanian elections. From his visit to Ukraine, Dalibor assesses how the country is t...
2024-12-1635 min
What the Hell Is Going OnWTH Extra! Israel Strikes Iran! Frederick W. Kagan ExplainsOn this episode of WTH Extra! Dany and Marc speak to Fred Kagan about Israel’s strike against Iran over the weekend, retaliating against Iran’s unprovoked October 1 missile barrage against the Jewish state. Israel’s strike, involving over 100 aircraft, effectively took out Iranian air defense systems and decimated Iran’s missile production capabilities. However, either because of Israel’s strategic calculation or pressure from President Biden, Israel chose not to target Iran’s nuclear or oil production. Did Israel effectively put a halt to the tit-for-tat escalation with Iran? Or did it miss an opportunity to prevent a much more da...
2024-10-2943 min
The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesCome Home From Earth by Edmond Hamilton - Short Sci-Fi Story From the 1940sPsychology professor Fred Ellis volunteers as the subject of a dangerous scientific experiment–never counting the cost! Come Home From Earth by Edmond Hamilton, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Author Edmond Hamilton returns to the podcast today. The first story we ever did by Hamilton was He That Hath Wings in case you missed it. Today’s story can be found in Thrilling Wonder Stories Magazine in February 1947 on page 91, Come Home From Earth by Edmond Hamilton…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Revolt was brewing on Venus, led by the desc...
2024-10-1026 min
The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast - Vintage Sci-Fi Short StoriesSuperiority by Arthur C. Clarke - Early Arthur C. Clarke Short StoryArthur C. Clarke returns with a plausible and witty tale of Interstellar warfare, that’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.We are so thankful for you. Our podcast continues to grow all over the world, you have rated us 246 times on Spotify with an average rating of 4.9 and someone bought us $15 worth of coffee, “Love listening to these as I drift off to dreamland or while doing chores My 40/50 year old paperbacks are falling apart and older eyes make them more difficult to read so your channel makes it much easier to enjoy these stories. Than...
2024-10-0631 min
The Remnant with Jonah GoldbergPutin’s Pity PartyAll right, enough. It’s time for a break from all the news. To lighten things up, Jonah brings on AEI senior fellow Fred Kagan to talk about war. Fred is the director of AEI’s Critical Threats Project and a leader in strategic military analysis, so this installment of The Remnant gives you a front row seat in the situation room. Fred and Jonah discuss the next steps for the Ukrainian army, how the U.S. can mitigate future conflict with Russia, and the minutia behind Russian military strategy that may place Putin at a disadvantage. They review the Kur...
2024-08-221h 09What the Hell Is Going OnWTH is Iran Attacking Israel? Fred Kagan ExplainsLast weekend, for the first time since the founding of the Islamic Republic in 1979, Iran launched a direct attack on Israel from Iranian territory. In total, some 170 drones, 120 surface-to-surface ballistic missiles, and more than 30 cruise missiles targeted Israel, with most coming from Iran, and some from Iranian proxies in Iraq and Yemen. In response to what was a well-advertised attack, Israel, the United States, Great Britain, France, and Jordan (among other Arab countries) deployed from land, sea, and air with jets, missile defense, and a guided missile cruiser among a sophisticated array of defensive assets. As a result, a...
2024-04-161h 03
The NewsWorthySpecial Edition: Two Years of War & Its Impact on the U.S.Today marks exactly two years since Russia first invaded Ukraine, and right now, there is no end in sight for this war. So today, we’re getting an update on where things stand and insights about what we might expect next. Today’s expert is Fred Kagan from the non-partisan think tank AEI. He clarifies how U.S. funding for Ukraine’s war effort is actually used, what message it might send when America hesitates on sending more assistance, what role NATO plays in this conflict, and what all of this means for American citizens here at...
2024-02-2418 minThe Remnant with Jonah GoldbergWhat’s Going On?Today’s Remnant features the overdue first appearance of AEI senior fellow Danielle Pletka, who joins the program to discuss the ongoing conflicts in Israel and Ukraine. What does the future hold for both countries? Why has antisemitism become so prevalent? How’s Benjamin Netanyahu doing? And does the U.N. have any reason to exist?Show Notes:- Danielle’s page at AEI- Danielle’s podcast, What the Hell Is Going On?- Ruth Wisse on the explosion of antisemitism
2023-11-291h 06
One CA Podcast152: Dan Blumenthal and Fred KaganRecently, I organized a panel discussion on Taiwan with the Joint Staff SMA program (Strategic Multilayer Assessment), which is similar to a think tank but within the DOD.
They bring in people to present their work and discuss national security.
I had reached out to Dan Blumenthal and Fred Kagan at the American Enterprise Institute and thought it would be good to include SMA in the discussion.
Mariah Yager is running the SMA portion, and I am guiding the discussion. This is a two-part episode, so enjoy.
One Podcast aims...
2023-11-0728 min
Call Me Back - with Dan SenorUnderstanding Israel's battlefields (& U.S. involvement) - with Dr. Fred KaganNext week we will release the new book by Saul Singer and me: "The Genius of Israel: The Surprising Resilience of a Divided Nation in a Turbulent World", which you can order now at:
www.amazon.com/Genius-Israel-Small-Nation-Teach/dp/1982115769/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3LKV3ZLWLBOL1&keywords=dan+senor&qid=1694402205&sprefix=dan+senor%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-1
OR
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-genius-of-israel-dan-senor/1143499668
The speech that I reference in today's episode -- in which I discuss the resilience of Israelis in this moment -- can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WygtNbwf-tk
By the time you listen to this...
2023-11-0351 min
One CA Podcast151: Dan Blumenthal and Fred KaganRecently, I organized a panel discussion on Taiwan with the Joint Staff SMA program (Strategic Multilayer Assessment), which is similar to a think tank but within the DOD.
They bring in people to present their work and discuss national security.
I had reached out to Dan Blumenthal and Fred Kagan at the American Enterprise Institute and decided to include SMA in the discussion.
Mariah Yager is running the SMA portion, and I am guiding the discussion.
This is a two-part episode, so enjoy.
One Podcast aims to inspire people int...
2023-10-3127 min
The Business of Government HourExploring the AUKUS Partnership: A Special Edition of The Business of Government
What is the Australia-United Kingdom-United States (AU-KUS) Partnership? How can AUKUS stakeholders leverage technology and innovation to enhance security across the Indo-Pacific region? How can this partnership most effectively engage and partner with industry? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores the vision and purpose of the AUKUS partnership with experts from Australia (Daniel Munro and Brad McGrath), the UK (Prof. John Louth), and the U.S. (Fred Kagan) on a Special Edition of The Business of Government Hour.
2023-10-2300 minCall Me Back - with Dan SenorYevgeny Prigozhin falls from the skySpecial episode with Dr. Fred Kagan on the Russia-Ukraine war (and Putin's hold on power).
Fred is the Director of the Critical Threats Project at the American Enterprise Institute. He is also working closely with the Russia team at the Institute for the Study of War. Fred is a former professor of military history at the US Military Academy at West Point. He completed his PhD in Soviet and Russian military history at Yale University.
The Critical Threats Project – https://www.criticalthreats.org/
Institute for the Study of War – https://understandingwar.org/
2023-08-2538 minCall Me Back - with Dan SenorCracks in the Kremlin? With Fred KaganDoes Putin’s hold on power now look stronger or weaker? What can we learn about where the Russia-Ukraine war is heading? And what is actually happening with the Ukraine counter-offensive?
Fred Kagan is the Director of the Critical Threats Project at the American Enterprise Institute. He is also working closely with the Russia team at the Institute for the Study of War. Fred is a former professor of military history at the US Military Academy at West Point. He completed his PhD in Soviet and Russian military history at Yale University.
The Critical Threats Project – https://www.criticalthreats.org/
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2023-07-0551 min
The Commentary Magazine PodcastDeeeee Santis—and UkraineWe are fortunate to be joined on today's podcast by Fred Kagan, military historian at AEI and analyst at the Institute for the Study of War, to explain to us the incredible complexities of the present moment in the Russia-Ukraine war. But first we assess the first day of the DeeeSantis (as the governor of Florida himself pronounces it) presidential campaign. Give a listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-05-251h 16
Conversations with Bill KristolFrederick Kagan on the War in Ukraine: Where things Stand, and Where they Might be GoingWhere do things stand in Ukraine as the war enters its fifteenth month? What must Ukraine accomplish on the battlefield in its long-anticipated counteroffensive? What can the US and allies do to support Ukraine now? To discuss these questions we are joined again by Fred Kagan, director of the Critical Threats Project at the American Enterprise Institute. Kagan notes that Russian forces have been seriously degraded in the war thanks to the impressive defense mounted by the Ukrainians. Nonetheless, the situation remains highly uncertain, and much depends on whether Ukraine succeeds in a counteroffensive in the months ahead. Kagan...
2023-05-021h 06The Remnant with Jonah GoldbergPutin On The BlitzFred Kagan, senior fellow at AEI and director of the Critical Threats Project, makes his long awaited Remnant debut in today’s delectably nerdish discussion of Ukraine and Taiwan. After kicking things off with a deep dive into the state of the war in Ukraine, Jonah and Fred explore Russia’s military disorder, the influence of Soviet history on Russia’s modern military, and the origins of Putin’s ideology (no, he doesn’t just hear voices in his head). Stay until the end to hear some thoughts on Taiwan’s importance to American interests and our position on the world st...
2023-04-131h 31School of WarEp 64: Dan Blumenthal and Fred Kagan on China’s Three Strategies for TaiwanDan Blumenthal and Fred Kagan of the American Enterprise Institute join the show to talk about the three strategies that China can use to seize control of Taiwan.▪️Times • 01:40 China’s three approaches on Taiwan • 02:09 Persuasion • 07:35 Complimentary campaigns • 10:34 Dominance of discourse power • 14:40 Talk, talk, fight, fight • 18:45 Coercion • 26:51 Speaker Pelosi's trip to Taiwan • 30:02 Compellence • 35:24 CSIS war game conclusions • 42:33 Fighting for themselves • 46:48 Ukraine or Taiwan, who gets what? • 51:38 Xi Jinping’s dilemma
2023-03-1455 minThe Eastern FrontWhat happened in Kherson? (with Fred Kagan)Giselle, Iulia, and Dalibor are joined again by Frederick W. Kagan, Senior Fellow and Director of the Critical Threats Project at AEI, to discuss implications of Ukraine's successful reclamation of Kherson from Russian occupation. Fred outlines how victory was achieved and that the Ukrainian military's objective was to retake Kherson without destroying it. Fred also theorizes about what politics within elite Russian military circles might have compelled Russia to withdraw from Kherson. He notes tension between the dire state of Russian military forces and the ongoing pressure from Russia's extreme pro-war factions. Lastly, all discuss Russia's counteroffensive in the...
2022-11-2131 min
Conversations with Bill KristolFrederick Kagan on Ukraine: Where Things Stand—and the Stakes for the FutureEight months into the war, where do things stand in Ukraine? According to Fred Kagan, director of the Critical Threats Project at the American Enterprise Institute, Ukraine’s stunning battlefield achievements have dramatically altered the dynamic of the war. As he puts it, Russians no longer have the ability to conduct offensive operations in Ukraine. That’s over. Russians have fundamentally gone over to the defensive. But serious challenges remain. Ukraine can reconquer or secure several strategically significant territories, without which Ukraine will remain highly vulnerable to future Russian attacks. The questions emerging from the war are momentous: What will...
2022-10-261h 04Call Me Back - with Dan Senor'No off ramps for Putin' - with Fred KaganWith increasing talk about nuclear threats, we have three questions in this episode:
What do we know from Putin’s past behavior that could inform how high up the ladder of escalation he is prepared to go?
What are the next rungs up the ladder of escalation before the nuclear threat is real?
As Putin moves up this escalatory ladder, what are the calculations of Zelensky, Europe’s leaders, and President Biden?
Military analyst and Russia historian Fred Kagan returns to the podcast. Fred is the director of the American Critical Threats Project at the American Enterprise Institute and a form...
2022-10-1450 minThe Eastern FrontAnalyzing the War: Nuclear Armageddon, the Kerch Bridge, & PutinGiselle, Iulia, and Dalibor gathered together for an internal discussion of recent events from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. On the heels of President Biden’s “Armageddon” comment in response to Russian President Putin’s threats of nuclear warfare, Iulia suggested Biden had inadvertently “changed the conversation” from Ukraine’s successful counteroffensive to its potential annihilation. Dalibor opined that the comment had fostered “really unhelpful narratives” about how Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is effectively dragging the US into a “nuclear apocalypse.” The co-hosts also discussed implications of the Kerch Bridge's bombing, and whether recent rumors of military and political infighting in Moscow might be indica...
2022-10-1336 minWhat the Hell Is Going OnWhy the Hell is Biden talking about Armageddon? Frederick Kagan on the Chances Putin will Use Nukes in UkrainePutin is incurring major losses on the battlefield. The strategic and symbolic Kerch Bridge connecting mainland Russia to Crimea was hit a few hours after Putin turned 70; Russian citizens are increasingly unhappy with their leadership; the Ukrainian counter-offensive is resilient and capitalizing on Russia's many military vulnerabilities. Putin has ramped up threats of nuclear escalation, prompting Joe Biden to warn of impending Armageddon at a recent Democratic fundraiser. Is nuclear escalation a legitimate fear? If so, how do we deter Russia from escalating without offering Putin a compromise or offramp? Fred Kagan on these questions and more in today...
2022-10-1253 minThe Eastern FrontUpdate #8: The War in Ukraine (with Fred Kagan)Giselle, Iulia, and Dalibor are once again joined by a good friend of The Eastern Front, Fred Kagan, Senior Fellow and Director of the Critical Threats Project at the American Enterprise Institute. Fred provides in-depth analysis on Russia's nuclear threat; the fracturing of Putin's political factions; the status of the Ukrainian counter-offensive and Russia's reaction; what explains the Russian military's continuous mistakes and lack of resources; and where the war might go from here.
2022-10-0641 minWSJ Opinion: Free ExpressionIs Russia on the Brink of Defeat?On the latest episode of Free Expression, military historian Fred Kagan tells Wall Street Journal Editor at Large Gerry Baker why the recent counter offensive by Ukraine is the most significant event of the war, why the will of the Russian military is at a breaking point, and how the world would react to Vladimir Putin using tactical nuclear weapons when faced with no other choice.
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2022-09-1435 min
The Re-Education with Eli LakeEp. 26: The Russian SoulIn this episode Eli looks at what recent Russian history tells us about the relationship between the Russian state and its citizens, and why so many Russian leaders have been so cruel. His guest is Fred Kagan, the director of the Critical Threats Project at the American Enterprise Institute.Time Stamps:00:02 Introduction00:23 Monologue11:44 Interview with Fred Kagan
2022-07-2756 minThe Eastern FrontUpdate #7 on the War in Ukraine (with Fred Kagan)The Eastern Front welcomes back special guest and friend, Fred Kagan, Senior Fellow and Director of the Critical Threats Project at the American Enterprise Institute, for another update on the war in Ukraine and discussion, specifically, on the military balance in Ukraine. Fred explains how the Russian military's short-lived "operational pause" reveals many of its weaknesses. Yet he underscores that we should not expect the war to end until Vladimir Putin has conquered Ukraine; Putin is replaced by a Russian president with different ideology; or the West sufficiently supports Ukraine to where it can end the war on its...
2022-07-2242 min
Getting lumped UpRockerMike and Rob Presents: The Penetrators episode 16RockerMike and Rob interview The Penetrators were founded by lead singer Jack Lipton and multi-instrumentalist Eliot (Spike) Kagan in Syracuse, NY in August, 1976. What happened when Garage Rock met Punk Rock in the cold climes of upstate NY? "Formed in 76 as punk was exploding, The Penetrators kicked out their own unique twisted version of garage rock... snotty, loud and amateur as can be." This duo of Syracuse music makers released their second 45 in 1979 ("Teenage Lifestyle/Rock 'n' Roll Face") to further critical acclaim and won a spot on Killed By Death #19 in 1998 for their efforts.
Originally intended as a studio pr...
2022-06-3037 min
FDD's Foreign PodicyNATO and Its DiscontentsThe North Atlantic Treaty Organization, better known by its acronym, NATO, was founded in 1949 to contain Soviet expansionism.
President Truman told a joint session of Congress: “It must be the policy of the United States to support free peoples who are resisting attempted subjugation by armed minorities or by outside pressures.” This was the essence of the Truman Doctrine. Adopted on a bipartisan basis – with Sen. Arthur Vandenberg playing the most significant role on the Republican side – it encapsulated core American values and interests.
The collapse of the Soviet Union and the dissolution of its empire r...
2022-05-271h 16FDD's Foreign PodicyNATO and Its DiscontentsThe North Atlantic Treaty Organization, better known by its acronym, NATO, was founded in 1949 to contain Soviet expansionism.
President Truman told a joint session of Congress: “It must be the policy of the United States to support free peoples who are resisting attempted subjugation by armed minorities or by outside pressures.” This was the essence of the Truman Doctrine. Adopted on a bipartisan basis – with Sen. Arthur Vandenberg playing the most significant role on the Republican side – it encapsulated core American values and interests.
The collapse of the Soviet Union and the dissolution of its empire r...
2022-05-271h 16The Eastern FrontA Update on the Fighting in Ukraine (with Fred Kagan)As the war in Ukraine comes to an inflection point, Fred Kagan, Director of AEI's Critical Threats Project and recurring guest, joins Giselle, Dalibor, and Iulia for a military update.Fred explains why the Russians are focusing their operations in Donetsk and what might come next in eastern Ukraine. He also unravels what is actually going on in Azovstal and Mariupol after reported Ukrainian military evacuations. In a wide ranging conversation, Fred and our hosts also discuss the US aid package, solutions to the food crisis, and reported deportations.Iulia's dog also weighs in.
2022-05-2038 minCall Me Back - with Dan SenorWhat Does Putin Want Now? - with Fred KaganWhat are his objectives at this point in his war against Ukraine? And what are Ukraine’s objectives? What are US objectives? After all, the goals of different leaders in wartime often evolve based on battlefield developments.
Are objectives shifting right now before our eyes…for Putin, Zelensky, and the US and NATO? And has the likelihood that Putin would use a limited nuclear strike changed as his objectives have evolved?
To help us think all this through, military analyst and historian Fred Kagan returns to the podcast. Fred is the director of the American Critical Threats Project at the Amer...
2022-05-1350 minSchool of WarEp 27: Fred Kagan on Ukraine IIEp 27: Fred Kagan on Ukraine IIFred Kagan, Senior Fellow and Director of Critical Threats Project at AEI, joins the show to discuss where the war in Ukraine stands, how initial Russian designs failed, and where the conflict is headed.Times
02:14 Introduction
03:22 Accurate Predictions
06:45 The Baffling Russian Attack on Kyiv
08:36 A River Runs Through…The Russian Plan
10:22 Operational Design 101
13:22 Back To Basics - Reading Terrain Still Matters
16:33 Russian Objectives In The East
21:51 Russian Command And Control
26:29 Ukrainian Strikes On Senior Russian Officers
28:38 Russian Objectives In The So...
2022-05-0356 minThe Eastern FrontUpdates on the Russian Fighting in Ukraine (with Fred Kagan)Giselle, Dalibor, and Iulia welcome Fred Kagan, Director of AEI's Critical Threats Project back to the podcast for updates on the fighting in Ukraine. Fred provides his analysis on Russia's struggling military and poor decision making. He and our hosts hone in specifically on the Black Sea land bridge where fighting continues and reports of guerrilla warfare are cropping up, and they assess the likelihood of an invasion of Moldova.Fred also shares his suspicions of ethnic cleansing being carried out by the Russian military in Ukraine and how the US can stop these human...
2022-04-2935 min
Conversations with Bill KristolFrederick Kagan on the War in Ukraine: Where Things StandTwo months into the war, where do things stand in Ukraine? What explains the Russian military's failures on the battlefield—and the brave and intelligent resistance of the Ukrainians? How should we grade the response of the US and NATO allies? What geopolitical lessons can we draw from the war? To discuss these questions, we are joined by Fred Kagan, director of the Critical Threats Project at the American Enterprise Institute. To explain the complex dynamics of the war, Kagan highlights both the structural failures of the Russian military and the poor decisions of its leadership. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian mi...
2022-04-281h 13The Eastern FrontWhat's Next After Russia's Withdrawal from Northern Ukraine (with Fred Kagan)Giselle, Dalibor, and Iulia welcome Fred Kagan, Director of AEI's Critical Threats Project, back on the podcast for a military update as Russia withdraws from Northern Ukraine and news of atrocities grip the world. Fred analyzes the military strategy of the Russian withdrawal and shows how it was done in very poor order. He also helps us understand what's happening in the east and the south of Ukraine, and in Moldova. Finally, Fred estimates how big of a threat Russia remains to Ukraine and Kyiv, and what Russia's next steps might be.
2022-04-0832 min
15 Minutes Ov Flame With Robert Phoenix3-21-22 Next Generation Neocons And Breaking Down Fred Kagan On Jordan Peterson's Pod Part 1On this episode, we look at Jordan Peterson's podcast with "Forever War" merchant, and Neocon regime change pusher, Fred Kagan. We also have a brief look at how the Neocons are connected to the Alt-Right, both in terms of temperament and political ideology.
2022-03-211h 23The Eastern FrontAssessing the Russian military's options in Ukraine (with Fred Kagan)Giselle, Dalibor, and Iulia again welcome Fred Kagan, Senior Fellow and Director of the American Enterprise Institute's Critical Threats Project (CTP), who offers another update on the state of Russian forces in Ukraine.The good news, for Ukraine, is that the Russian military has committed the sin of underpreparing and that it has forgotten major lessons from previous military campaigns. Fred discusses various options the stalled Russian military may consider to achieve Vladimir Putin's objectives, offering analysis of fighting in key territories like eastern and southern Ukraine. Fred also unpacks the timeline, how Russian military attempts to...
2022-03-0932 minThe Eastern FrontPutin's disappointed expectations of easy victory (with Fred Kagan)Fred Kagan joins Giselle and Dalibor again today to give us another update on the state of Russian forces in Ukraine. He tells us about the status of forces in each offensive throughout Ukraine and of the Ukrainian forces fighting to hold them off. He and Giselle discuss the kinds of weapons both sides are using, and though Ukrainians have been successful so far, he and Dalibor warn of an angry and unpredictable Putin, spelling out more brutal tactics to come.Get regular updates on Ukraine from Fred and his colleagues at CTP here.
2022-03-0332 minWhat the Hell Is Going OnWTH is the military situation in Ukraine? Fred Kagan on Ukraine’s heroic stand against RussiaAs Russia’s violent assault on Ukraine enters its second week, causalities on both sides have been climbing, and many of Ukraine’s largest cities remain under siege. Despite Russian combat operations initially facing severe setbacks as a result of a determined Ukrainian resistance, the Russian offensive has been gaining ground in recent days, with Russian troops capturing their first major city, the southern port of Kherson.Dr. Frederick W. Kagan joined Marc and Dany to discuss the current military state of play in Ukraine, Putin’s initial miscalculations, and the Ukrainian people’s heroic stand against Putin’s...
2022-03-0353 minSchool of WarEp. 19: Fred Kagan on UkraineFred Kagan, Director of Critical Threats Project at AEI, joins the show to discuss the first week of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.Times:00:42 - Introduction 01:40 - The situation at present06:39 - Nature of original build-up of Russian forces14:50 - Russian strategic and operational style17:47 - Lack of political preparation20:44 - Putin's background24:22 - Will Russia win?30:14 - What are Putin's weaknesses?34:20 - What happens next if Kyiv falls?39:41 - Impact on American national sec...
2022-03-0344 min
The NewsWorthySpecial Edition: Russia’s War on UkraineUkraine is now fighting off the biggest European attack since WWII. Russia has invaded the Democratic country with missiles, air raids, tanks, and troops. Ukraine's leader has called on everyone to fight back, turning civilians into soldiers. To help us better understand this conflict and how it impacts the rest of the world, we are speaking with Dr. Fred Kagan. He's a scholar and the director of the Critical Threats Projects at the nonpartisan think tank American Enterprise Institute. He has won the prestigious Medal for Distinguished Public Service from the U.S. Defense Department. A...
2022-02-2615 minThe Eastern FrontAnalyzing Russia's military advances (with Fred Kagan and Mason Clark)How did Russia's invasion of Ukraine unfold? What's next for Ukraine? Fred Kagan, Director of AEI's Critical Threats Project and Mason Clark, Lead Russia Analyst at the Institute for the Study of War join Giselle, Dalibor and Iulia to dissect these questions.Mason describes the geography of Russia's military offensive and the state of Ukraine's military resistance. Fred gives his analysis of Biden's intelligence sharing strategy and Putin's goals from the start of his escalation. Our hosts connect Mason and Fred's to what they've learned in past episodes and share their thoughts on the world's response to...
2022-02-2534 minCall Me Back - with Dan SenorFog of War - with Fred KaganVladimir Putin may be unpredictable, but his direction seems to be clear. That’s the view of our guest today, Fred Kagan, who is a return guest.
As of what we know now, February 25th, there are at least 1,100 Russian casualties in Ukraine, and Russian forces are entering Kiev. President Biden has announced new sanctions, but oil and natural gas are still exempt from sanctions, and Russia is still part of the SWIFT BANKING SYSTEM. So it’s not clear how tight the economic noose is tightening around Moscow.
Fred is the Director of the Critical Threats Project at the Amer...
2022-02-2539 min
Fault LinesEpisode 112: Putin's Maneuvers with Fred KaganNSI welcomes Fred Kagan, Senior Fellow and Director of the Critical Threats Project at the American Enterprise Institute, for a deep dive on the unfolding crisis on the Ukraine-Russia border as the potential of a Russian invasion increases. What makes the current buildup of Russian troops different than those of the past? What other actions is Putin likely to take in coming months? Are direct conversations between President Biden and Putin the most effective means to address the crisis? These questions and more are answered on this week’s episode of Fault Lines! If you like...
2022-01-0534 min
The Full English PodcastThe Full Englsih Podcast S06-E07In this week’s Full English Football Podcast, loaded up on perfectly cooked potatoes and mushroom mix, zoom in on losing big and if it’s easier to come back from a close loss or a blowout. And that was before United’s drubbing!
Coach Kagan thinks Konrad Laimer could be the answer to Manchester’s midfield problem. He certainly couldn’t be lamer than Fred or McTominay. Chad has a Gibson’s Finest for a Goalkeeper who got a red card for purposely knocking out his own player after a poor play led to a goal against, som...
2021-10-2542 minCall Me Back - with Dan SenorAfghanistan & The New Geopolitics - With Fred KaganA few websites referenced in this episode:AEI's Critical Threats Project: https://www.aei.org/profile/frederick-w-kagan/Institute for the Study of War: https://www.understandingwar.org/Long War Journal: www.longwarjournal.orgA recent oped that Fred Kagan published in The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/12/opinion/biden-afghanistan-taliban.htmlAnd a recent column by Charles Lane in The Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/08/17/bidens-presidency-us-foreign-policy-now-hinge-pulling-off-one-greatest-airlifts-history/
2021-08-201h 07
Net AssessmentAfghanistan DebacleChris, Zack, and Melanie talk about the Biden administration’s disastrous military withdrawal from Afghanistan. Whose fault is this debacle? What is the manner of our exit doing to America’s credibility, with friends and adversaries alike, around the world? In a year, is anyone going to remember or care what has happened in the last several weeks? Have we learned any lessons from our two decades in Afghanistan, and will there be any accountability for bad decisions made along the way? Zack pushes back on comments made by Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan about the withdrawal, Chris...
2021-08-201h 05
AEI Podcast ChannelOverwatch: The Dangers of Disengagement: Gen. David H. Petraeus on Withdrawing US Troops from AfghanistanToday, the AEI Podcast Channel presents a conversation between the director of AEI's Critical Threats Project, Fred Kagan, and General David H. Petraeus on the Overwatch podcast.Civil war and an unrestrained al Qaeda are all but certain should the US withdraw its forces from Afghanistan in May per the US-Taliban deal signed over a year ago. American disengagement will only embolden revisionist powers and create an even more dangerous security situation for the region and beyond. On this episode of Overwatch, Frederick W. Kagan, director of the Critical Threats Project at the American Enterprise Institute, and...
2021-03-1727 minAEI Podcast ChannelOverwatch: What Does Iran's Presidential Election Mean for Biden's Policy?AEI's Fred Kagan and Nick Carl appear on the Institute for the Study of War's podcast, Overwatch, to discuss Iran's presidential election.The results of the Iranian presidential election in June 2021 will determine whether Iran shifts toward greater cooperation or increasing conflict with the United States. This uncertainty comes as the Biden administration is trying to reboot diplomacy with Iran using an ambitious agenda that goes beyond nuclear nonproliferation to include thorny issues such as the Iranian ballistic missile program and Iran's activities in the Middle East. In this episode of Overwatch, Nicholas Heras, Director of Government...
2021-02-0442 min
OverwatchE12: Iran’s Reserve of Last Resort: Uncovering the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Order of BattleQassem Soleimani’s death and the prospect of further US-Iranian military escalation raise the question of Iran’s military capacity. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) Ground Forces are Tehran’s reserve of last resort for both internal and external security challenges. The Iranian regime goes to great lengths to obfuscate the IRGC’s military strength and organization of its ground forces. The Critical Threats Project (CTP) at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) recently published the groundbreaking report Iran’s Reserve of Last Resort: Uncovering the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Ground Forces Order of Battle. In this episode of Overwatch, AE...
2020-02-1016 min
IntersectionsTrump and the crumbling of the US-led world orderIn this episode, Robert Kagan, author of the forthcoming "The Jungle Grows Back: America and Our Imperiled World," and Thomas Wright, author of "All Measure Short of War: The Contest for the 21st Century and the Future of American Power," discuss with guest host Will Moreland how the success of the post-World War II international order left it vulnerable to internal complacency and external pressure from authoritarian regimes. They explain how at the same time, Trump's longstanding disdain for global commitments finally found audience with an American public who have forgotten why the U.S. originally engaged in the s...
2018-08-0136 min
Federalist Society SCOTUScastUtah v. Strieff - Post-Decision SCOTUScastOn June 20, 2016, the Supreme Court decided Utah v. Strieff. A police officer detained Edward Strieff after seeing him leave a residence that the officer believed, based on an anonymous tip and his own surveillance, was a base for drug dealing. A relay of Strieff’s identification to a police dispatcher revealed an outstanding warrant for a traffic violation. The officer then arrested Strieff and searched him, discovering methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Strieff ultimately persuaded the Utah Supreme Court to order that evidence suppressed as the fruit of an unlawful stop. By a vote of 5-3, the U.S. S...
2016-07-1914 min
Milt RosenbergLe Monde Pleure Pour ParisOn this show we again investigate the events of another devastating attack on the French capitol. We’re joined in studio by W. Rand Smith of Lake Forest College, a political scientist who studies French politics and Daniel S. Kamin, adjunct professor of International Relations at DePaul. Via phone we check in with Fred Kagan of…
2015-11-2000 min
Milt RosenbergMilt’s Political A-Team: What to Do about ISIS (with Fred Kagan)On the panel today: Charles Lipson, Joseph Morris, and Dick Ciccone. Also joining is the American Enterprise Institute‘s Fred Kagan, the architect of the Troop Surge in Iraq. Is it time to concentrate forces to destroy ISIS? Or will we wait and let them retake the whole of Iraq and Syria? This is the most…
2015-06-0100 min
Conversations with Bill KristolFrederick W. Kagan on the U.S. military in Iraq, Afghanistan, and at homeDirector of the Critical Threats Project at the American Enterprise Institute, Fred Kagan is a foreign policy strategist and military historian. In this conversation, Kagan and Kristol discuss the strategy for the troop surge in Iraq in 2006/07, which Kagan helped devise. The two also consider the state of the U.S. military today, including how it operates in wartime, how it educates its cadets, and how it interacts with civilians.
2015-02-021h 34
StrategikaStrategika: “The Wars of the Future” with Fred KaganFred Kagan analyzes whether advances in military technology will upend the way we fight wars or simply conform to preexisting dynamics of armed conflict.
2014-06-1016 min
Hoover Institution: StrategikaThe Wars of the Future with Fred KaganFred Kagan analyzes whether advances in military technology will upend the way we fight wars or simply conform to preexisting dynamics of armed conflict.
2014-06-1000 min
FredcastKagan McLeodKagan McLeod has been illustrating for magazines, newspapers and design firms since 1999, after graduating from Sheridan College's illustration program. He began work as a staff artist for Canada's National Post newspaper, and has since had work published in magazines around the world. He lives in Toronto with his wife, two daughters and hound dog, Buddy.
2012-11-3052 min
The Matthew Aaron ShowThe Matthew Aaron Show, Nov. 18th, 2011 (David Alan Basche)He starred as Debra Messing’s ex-husband/movie producer Kenny Kagan in the hit series, “The Starter Wife” on USA Network. He was also simultaneously on his second season of “Lipstick Jungle,” NBC’s drama starring Brooke Shields. David starred for two seasons on NBC’s “Three Sisters,” and in Alan Ball’s series “Oh Grow Up” on ABC. He played Wilbur in Fox’s ill-fated remake of “Mr. Ed,” and is notorious for doing “the crab” on the floor for Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin in “30 Rock.” He has had recurring roles on “Frasier,” “Miss Match,” and “Rescue Me,” and other television credits include “CSI:Miami”...
2011-11-191h 56
ElkingMusic11 O'Clock Comics Episode 183It's our giant-size NYCC 2011 wrap-up episode featuring chatter on Jim Cheung, jam pieces, Brian Azzarello, Ben Templesmith, Bob Layton, Ramona Fredon, Marie Severin, Kevin Maguire, Mahmud Asrar, Tim Seeley, Tom Fowler, Corinna Bechko and Gabriel Hardman, Mike Norton, Greg Capullo, Todd McFarlane, Rob Liefeld and the return of the mighty Extreme!, Matt Wagner, Ryan Dunlavey and Fred Van Lente, Andy Lanning, Jeremy Haun, Kagan McLeod, Top Shelf, Jeff Lemire, Chris Claremont, Image Comics, Dan Didio, Jason Aaron, Cliff Chiang, Matt Kindt, Michael Dooney, Paul Guinan and Anina Bennett, Tony Moore, Erik Larsen, Scott Snyder, Bill Sienkiewicz, Herb Trimpe, and...
2011-10-212h 45
11 O'Clock Comics Podcast11 O'Clock Comics Episode 183It's our giant-size NYCC 2011 wrap-up episode featuring chatter on Jim Cheung, jam pieces, Brian Azzarello, Ben Templesmith, Bob Layton, Ramona Fredon, Marie Severin, Kevin Maguire, Mahmud Asrar, Tim Seeley, Tom Fowler, Corinna Bechko and Gabriel Hardman, Mike Norton, Greg Capullo, Todd McFarlane, Rob Liefeld and the return of the mighty Extreme!, Matt Wagner, Ryan Dunlavey and Fred Van Lente, Andy Lanning, Jeremy Haun, Kagan McLeod, Top Shelf, Jeff Lemire, Chris Claremont, Image Comics, Dan Didio, Jason Aaron, Cliff Chiang, Matt Kindt, Michael Dooney, Paul Guinan and Anina Bennett, Tony Moore, Erik Larsen, Scott Snyder, Bill Sienkiewicz, Herb Trimpe, and...
2011-10-212h 45
11 O'Clock Comics Podcast11 O'Clock Comics Episode 183It's our giant-size NYCC 2011 wrap-up episode featuring chatter on Jim Cheung, jam pieces, Brian Azzarello, Ben Templesmith, Bob Layton, Ramona Fredon, Marie Severin, Kevin Maguire, Mahmud Asrar, Tim Seeley, Tom Fowler, Corinna Bechko and Gabriel Hardman, Mike Norton, Greg Capullo, Todd McFarlane, Rob Liefeld and the return of the mighty Extreme!, Matt Wagner, Ryan Dunlavey and Fred Van Lente, Andy Lanning, Jeremy Haun, Kagan McLeod, Top Shelf, Jeff Lemire, Chris Claremont, Image Comics, Dan Didio, Jason Aaron, Cliff Chiang, Matt Kindt, Michael Dooney, Paul Guinan and Anina Bennett, Tony Moore, Erik Larsen, Scott Snyder, Bill Sienkiewicz, Herb Trimpe, and...
2011-10-212h 45
11 O'Clock Comics Podcast11 O'Clock Comics Episode 183It's our giant-size NYCC 2011 wrap-up episode featuring chatter on Jim Cheung, jam pieces, Brian Azzarello, Ben Templesmith, Bob Layton, Ramona Fredon, Marie Severin, Kevin Maguire, Mahmud Asrar, Tim Seeley, Tom Fowler, Corinna Bechko and Gabriel Hardman, Mike Norton, Greg Capullo, Todd McFarlane, Rob Liefeld and the return of the mighty Extreme!, Matt Wagner, Ryan Dunlavey and Fred Van Lente, Andy Lanning, Jeremy Haun, Kagan McLeod, Top Shelf, Jeff Lemire, Chris Claremont, Image Comics, Dan Didio, Jason Aaron, Cliff Chiang, Matt Kindt, Michael Dooney, Paul Guinan and Anina Bennett, Tony Moore, Erik Larsen, Scott Snyder, Bill Sienkiewicz, Herb Trimpe, and...
2011-10-212h 45
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