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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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Admit it; do you set google alerts for yourself, your partner's doppleganger, or pedandtic civ-mil terms? Sirens debates and drills through shutdown RIFs, the emerging hostage deal, and tariffs + hemlines predictions. In Dumpster Fires, we ask, IS th... more

On this mini-episode, we talk with Erin Sikorsky about her new book “Climate Change on the Battlefield.” Listen in as we discuss how climate change affects military operations and military readiness, which countries are doing things right, and how th... more

Sirens (should Sirens just be a book pod?) starts with the best question: if you could only read one book for the rest of your life, what would it be? On the cocktail party circuit, we had to discuss the Great Gathering of Gobsmacked GOFOs, plus how ... more

Americans want a government that is agile, responsive, and able to deliver basic services while also solving complex challenges like climate change. Yet the climate community tends to over-focus on questions of climate policy design rather than quest... more

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Recent Guests

Erin Sikorsky
Director of the Center for Climate Insecurity at the Council on Strategic Risks
Council on Strategic Risks
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!
Nancy Metayer Bowen
Vice Mayor of Coral Springs, Florida
Episode: Sirens at Climate Week Live!
Lindsay Cohn
Visiting professor at the Columbia School of International and Public Affairs
Columbia University
Episode: JROC, Gerrymandering, and Guardsmen
Dr. Elizabeth Saunders
Professor at Columbia University
Columbia University
Episode: Green Energy, Guard in DC, "Great" Power Summits
Emily Benson
Head of Strategy at Minerva Technology Futures, previously worked at the Department of Commerce
Minerva Technology Futures
Episode: Tariffs , Inflation, and International Relations
Cristin Dorgelo
Former senior advisor at the Office of Management and Budget
Office of Management and Budget
Episode: Assistant Secretaries, Abundance, And RIFs

Hosts

Loren DeJonge Schulman
Co-host with insights on national security and governance issues.
Erin Simpson
Co-host bringing expertise in national security discussion.
Radha Iyengar Plumb
Co-host focusing on military policy and national security.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 808 ratings
  • 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 States2 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 States3 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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beltway Catalyst
    United States3 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mommy789
    United States4 months ago
  • So pumped

    I was bummed when Bombshell ended. Super suprised and excited when it came back. Coming back with the new Sirens show is exactly what I needed to get through 2025.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gfhe evegfs
    United States4 months ago

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The podcast is hailed for making complex national security topics accessible and engaging, often interlaced with humor.
Listeners appreciate the informative, insightful nature of discussions and the diversity of perspectives presented by knowledgeable hosts.
There is a strong demand for female perspectives in discussions about national security, and listeners value the representation offered by the hosts.

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Green Energy, Guard in DC, "Great" Power Summits
Q: Can you explain a bit about home rule in DC and how we get from the room where it happens to the current political arrangements we have today?
Home Rule in DC allows residents to elect their own mayor and city council, but Congress retains oversight, making its governance unique compared to states.
Tariffs , Inflation, and International Relations
Q: How are we negotiating these bilaterally?
Benson explains that the WTO is unable to effectively address issues with China, leading to a shift towards bilateral negotiations as a way to exert targeted leverage over trading partners.
Tariffs , Inflation, and International Relations
Q: What is the overall Trump theory of the case on tariffs?
Emily suggests that the Trump administration has been clear about its objectives regarding tariffs, seeing them as a tool for economic strategy and defense.
Appointees, Schedule Cs, and Deputies
Q: What makes a good political appointee?
A good political appointee makes timely decisions, manages upward effectively, and establishes relationships with stakeholders.
Appointees, Schedule Cs, and Deputies
Q: Why do you think we have political appointees?
Political appointees act as the action arm for a new administration's affirmative agenda and help reshape day-to-day operations across agencies.

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2. Denice Ross
3. Carol Browner
4. Jordan Diamond
5. Nancy Metayer Bowen
6. Lindsay Cohn
7. Dr. Elizabeth Saunders
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