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Sirens, a new podcast from the ladies of Bombshell, dissects the institutions of American power. With their trademark wit and charm, join Loren DeJonge Schulman, Radha Iyengar Plumb, and Erin Simpson as they sound the alarm on technology, governance, and national security issues. (And maybe lure men to their deaths.)

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Everyone's negotiating these days, with the Ukraine deal, recent AI deals, and the near final Schedule F (er Schedule Policy/Career) closing up (or not) as the year wraps up and the holiday party circuit in DC kicks off. In dumpster fires, we take a ... more

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Are you equal parts terrified and fascinated by recent mentions of restarting nuclear testing? The ladies of bombshell are here to help! Join us for the full-length interview with PONI Director Heather Williams as we discuss nuclear testing and nucle... more

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Sirens starts with favorite bake-off challenges and runs the cocktail circuit with the latest Supreme Court validation that tariffs are taxes, what the latest elections mean (or don't, apparently), and the trend of general officer removals. We dig in... more

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Breaking Defense reporter and longtime Pentagon press corps member Valerie Insinna details the work of the media in DOD, what the department owes Americans in terms of transparency, and the implications of Hegseth's new press guidelines.

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Recent Guests

Kathryn Edwards
Economic consultant and host of the Optimist Economy podcast
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Episode: AI Deals, the (Breaking) Justice System, and the Optimist Economy
Heather Williams
Director on the Project on Nuclear Issues at CSIS
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Episode: More on nuclear testing with Heather Williams
Vanessa Williamson
Author of "The Price of Democracy"
Episode: Trade Taxes, Acquisition Reform, and Nuclear Testing
Valerie Insinna
Congressional and industry reporter with Breaking Defense
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Episode: Shutdown, Southcom, and Pentagon Press
Laura Dickinson
Lyle T. Alverson Professor of Law at the George Washington University Law School, former Special Counsel to the General Counsel at DOD and Senior Advisor at the State Department
George Washington University Law School
Episode: More on the unitary executive with Laura Dickinson
Erin Sikorsky
Director of the Center for Climate Insecurity at the Council on Strategic Risks
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Episode: Climate Change on the Battlefield
Denice Ross
Senior Advisor at the Federation of American Scientists, former Chief Data Scientist
Federation of American Scientists
Episode: UNGA, Advise & Consent, Democratic Data
Carol Browner
Former EPA Administrator and White House Climate Advisor
Episode: Sirens at Climate Week Live!
Jordan Diamond
President of the Environmental Law Institute
Episode: Sirens at Climate Week Live!

Hosts

Loren DeJonge Schulman
Co-host known for her insights into American power structures and national security.
Erin Simpson
Co-host with a keen focus on political appointees and governance issues.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 812 ratings
  • Must Listen!

    Cannot recommend enough. Fantastic balance of serious commentary mixed with fun. Certainly leans left but I really appreciate acknowledgement of many points of view, whether the hosts agree or not. Thoughtful guests too off the show in a great way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CrankItUp211
    United Statesa month ago
  • Excellent analysis

    I really enjoy the thorough explanation of implications of administration decisions. This is not a podcast to have playing in the background- rather worth making the time to listen deeply.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SheNar1
    United States4 months ago
  • A must listen!

    These ladies give me hope for this country. Listen to this podcast to get smarter on natsec topics, how to think through complex topics, and best books/shows/movies to watch. Loren, Radha and Erin make this show fun and accessible even for those non-security folks. Also, Erin has the most amazing, buttery radio host voice!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nez_9
    United States4 months ago
  • Insightful and entertaining!

    Thrilled these three national security experts have tagged up to draw upon their experiences and provide no nonsense analysis and perspectives on current events. We need more of this high quality content on the airwaves!

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    5
    Beltway Catalyst
    United States4 months ago
  • Love this show

    I always loved bombshell even though as someone who is not a national security expert I often couldn’t follow the conversation. So far sirens is everything I loved about bombshell and easier for me to follow.

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    5
    Mommy789
    United States5 months ago

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Many reviews commend the emphasis on women's voices in national security discussions, reflecting an increased interest in diversity in these spaces.
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The hosts are praised for their ability to make challenging topics accessible and engaging, particularly for audiences who may not have a background in politics.

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More on nuclear testing with Heather Williams
Q: What should we be focusing on regarding nuclear arms control?
Heather emphasizes the expansion of Russia and China's nuclear arsenals without accountability as a core issue, as well as improving U.S. modernization plans.
More on nuclear testing with Heather Williams
Q: Why did the U.S. stop testing nuclear weapons?
The halt in testing came after over a thousand explosive tests and significant data accumulation, as well as political and humanitarian considerations post-Cold War.
More on nuclear testing with Heather Williams
Q: What actual plan behind the scenes could be associated with Trump's hints at nuclear testing?
Heather elaborates on four potential implications: a return to explosive testing, supercritical testing, subcritical testing, or merely a semantic issue regarding delivery vehicles.
Trade Taxes, Acquisition Reform, and Nuclear Testing
Q: Why should listeners care about nuclear weapons testing discussions?
A return to nuclear weapons testing by the US could trigger similar actions by other countries, impacting global security and non-proliferation efforts.
Trade Taxes, Acquisition Reform, and Nuclear Testing
Q: What is the recent Supreme Court ruling about tariffs?
The Supreme Court is reviewing arguments regarding Trump's authority to impose tariffs, which could have significant implications for trade policy and the legislative branch's powers.

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3. Vanessa Williamson
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6. Erin Sikorsky
7. Denice Ross
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