
Books to Battles is the official podcast of the School of Advanced Air and Space Studies (SAASS), where rigorous academic thought meets real-world military application. In each episode, we'll take you inside our school to explore its courses, students, and faculty. We'll show how foundational ideas—from classic works of strategy to cutting-edge scholarship—inform the development and execution of a... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 40 | Founded | a year ago |
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This week, we bring you a special preview of Space Power Discussions, a podcast series with episodes produced by our SAASS students. Find out more by searching "Space Power Discussions" on your preferred podcast platform.
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This week, we bring you a special preview of Space Power Discussions, a podcast series with episodes produced by our SAASS students. Find out more by searching "Space Power Discussions" on your preferred podcast platform.
This episode of Space Power... more
In this episode, Dr. Whitman Cobb and Col. Hollon are joined by members of the SAASS 660 teaching team to discuss the course on Technology and Innovation and its role as the final course of the curriculum. The conversation examines how military innov... more
In this episode of Books to Battles, hosts Dr. Whitman Cobb and Col Hollon interview the Chief of Space Operations, the senior uniformed leader of the U.S. Space Force, General Chance Saltzman, Gen. Saltzman traces his career from missile operations ... more
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The show centers on strategic studies, space power, and defense policy with a strong academic lens. Discussions frequently examine great-power competition, deterrence, coercion, and emerging domains like space and cyber, often through the lens of SAASS coursework, military education, and real-world policy debates. Episodes blend rigorous analysis from SAASS and Air War College faculty with guest experts, editors, and practitioners to connect theory to practice for military, government, and academic audiences. A few standout threads include in-depth looks at Iran and the Middle East balance, Artemis and space architecture, editorial governance in military publishing, and how education programs shape future strategists. Notably, the format co... more
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