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A Better Peace: The War Room Podcast

A Better Peace: The War Room Podcast
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This is the podcast of WAR ROOM, the official online journal of the U.S. Army War College. Join us for provocative discussions about U.S. national security and defense, featuring prominent national security and military professionals.

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How can the military adopt tech at the speed of relevance? Host Tom Galvin talks with Carlisle Scholars John Williams, Jeremy Jackson & Antonio Ilario on bridging the gap between bureaucratic acquisition timelines and rapid tech evolution.

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Is a return to a military draft even viable? William Taylor and Katherine Kuzminski join JP Clark to bridge the gap between myth and reality regarding the all-volunteer force and the political and logistical hurdles of 21st-century mobilization.

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To meet the demands of modern, high-intensity warfare, the U.S. Army Reserve must remake itself --"Army Reserve 4.0"-- is the finding of an Army War College integrated research project. Steve Trynosky discussed this study with authors Kiona Pritchard... more

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Curt Brooker and Ron Granieri discuss why sleep is an operational requirement. Using wearables to track biometrics can help the military move past a culture of exhaustion toward data-driven readiness. You can't outwork your body.

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Recent Guests

John Williams
Lieutenant Colonel, Army Acquisition Officer
U.S. Army
Episode: AT THE SPEED OF RELEVANCE: REFORMING PROCUREMENT
Jeremy Jackson
Colonel, Army Reserve, Adjutant General Corps
U.S. Army Reserve
Episode: AT THE SPEED OF RELEVANCE: REFORMING PROCUREMENT
Antonio Ilario
Colonel, Italian Army, Signal Officer
Italian Army
Episode: AT THE SPEED OF RELEVANCE: REFORMING PROCUREMENT
William A. Taylor
Lee Drain Endowed University Professor of Global Security Studies and Department Chair at San Angelo State University
San Angelo State University
Episode: BEYOND THE SELECTIVE SERVICE MYTHS
Kiona Pritchard
Colonel, Army Nurse Corps Officer; Army Reserve 4.0 IRP author
Army Reserve
Episode: ESCAPING THE READINESS TRAP: RESHAPING THE RESERVES
Brandon Collins
Lieutenant Colonel, Military Intelligence Officer; Army Reserve 4.0 IRP author
Army Reserve
Episode: ESCAPING THE READINESS TRAP: RESHAPING THE RESERVES
Colleen Vermeulen
Colonel, Army Engineer Officer; Army Reserve 4.0 IRP author
Army Reserve
Episode: ESCAPING THE READINESS TRAP: RESHAPING THE RESERVES
Curt Brooker
Colonel, US Army War College Class of 2026; former infantry officer; researcher on sleep, stress, and health measurements
US Army War College
Episode: STRESS, SLEEP, AND STRATEGIC STRENGTH
Clay Chun
Dr. Clay Chun, Department Chair of the Department of Distance Education in the School of Strategic Land Power
Department of Distance Education, School of Strategic Land Power, US Army War College
Episode: RE-RELEASE: JOHN BOYD AND THE 'OODA' LOOP (GREAT STRATEGISTS)

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 131 ratings
  • Re: Dressed for Success

    This is an interesting and atypical topic for War Room. Having spent nearly 30 uniformed years in the Army and undergone several “new uniform” drills, I sympathize with the challenges of creating a product that inevitably engenders strong feelings on both sides. I take particular exception to the new Army service uniform cap which lacks the stiffener and thus looks like a misshapen frisbee rather than the headgear of a serious professional.

    Editorial comment: as I’ve told students at the SSC, ... more

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    Vanguard06
    United States3 years ago
  • Ron Granieri excites us when it comes to history and strategy

    This is an outstanding podcast for anyone interested in understanding modern events with some historical perspective.

    Ron Granieri is a fantastic host with a sultry voice that leaves me purring like a relaxed kitten while simultaneously exciting the listener like a teen at a Harry Styles concert with his profound knowledge of German military history.

    I highly recommend this podcast as a means to have a better understanding of the world around you and how events unfold.

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    5
    TricoachIan
    United States3 years ago
  • Seriously?

    Morell and a few of his IC colleagues told the world Hunter's laptop was russian propaganda. Turns out Morell and his pals lied in hopes of influencing a U.S. election. Everything he said since is filtered through that lie. Trust? lol...yeah, trust a veteran spook at your own peril, lol

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    cabowaboo
    United States4 years ago
  • Inside Baseball

    The listener is advised to be fluent in acronymics.

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    3
    Bandboxxer
    United States5 years ago
  • Outstanding Col Robert Payne

    Thank God someone is now researching this important subject. Information and training from time in the military can be the best tools to use against the defense of a free nation. Keep going with your studies you are on the right path!

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    Plan B ENtertainment
    United States5 years ago

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The host and guests provide historical perspective and depth on national security issues.
Listeners appreciate rigorous analysis and guest expertise, though some episodes elicit strong partisan reactions.

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AT THE SPEED OF RELEVANCE: REFORMING PROCUREMENT
Q: What insights could bridge the gap between field needs and the acquisitions process?
Key insights include the absence of an efficient mechanism for rapid field-led ideas, the top-down nature of ideas, and the need to incentivize the warfighter and empower a dedicated pathway for innovation to own and drive disruptive tech adoption.
AT THE SPEED OF RELEVANCE: REFORMING PROCUREMENT
Q: How did this research project come about?
It began from a directive to explore how the Army could better absorb disruptive technologies, with a focus on ASALT and restructuring toward a Portfolio Acquisition Executive framework, while incorporating literature and stakeholder interviews to map pain points and priorities.
TIADS AND TARGETING THE ADVERSARY'S WILL
Q: So my first question is, how are information operations different in the Indo-Pacific from your time in the Middle East and elsewhere?
Sean explains that despite his CENTCOM background, the Indo-Pacific demands integrating a wider set of dimensions, including a heavier emphasis on public affairs, civil affairs, and lawfare considerations, while leveraging historical lessons in information operations to inform a different operational environment.
RE-RELEASE: MILITARY MIGHT AND THE DEFENSE MARKETPLACE
Q: Why is understanding the history of the military-market relationship important for defense professionals today?
Historical context reveals that privatization is not an inevitable or universally beneficial path; it shows decades of trade-offs, costs, and governance challenges, and helps leaders think critically about the benefits and drawbacks of outsourcing.
RE-RELEASE: MILITARY MIGHT AND THE DEFENSE MARKETPLACE
Q: What do we mean by the market in relation to the military?
The guest explains that the market includes military contracting for weapons and services, military as a large consumer in a global economy, labor and employment in the sector, technological development, and broader economic effects such as local development where bases operate.

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This show features high-level discussions on U.S. national security, defense policy, and military strategy, often framing contemporary challenges through historical context and strategic theory. Episodes frequently explore topics like great-power competition, alliance dynamics, nuclear deterrence, space as a warfighting domain, and military transformation, with guests ranging from military officers and defense scholars to historians and policy analysts. A notable strength is the blend of rigorous analysis, practical military experience, and historical perspective, which helps listeners understand complex security decisions and their long-term implications. The format tends to favor deeply informed conversations that connect policy choices t... more

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3. Antonio Ilario
4. William A. Taylor
5. Kiona Pritchard
6. Brandon Collins
7. Colleen Vermeulen
8. Curt Brooker

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