Hudson Institute Events Podcast

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Founded in 1961 by strategist Herman Kahn, Hudson Institute challenges conventional thinking and helps manage strategic transitions through interdisciplinary studies in defense, international relations, economics, energy, technology, culture, and law. Hudson seeks to guide policymakers and global leaders in government and business through a robust program of publications, conferences, policy brief... more

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Publishes	Daily	Episodes	600	Founded	12 years ago
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Latest Episodes

A Special Address by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

As Ukrainians prepare for another challenging winter, discussions across the West have reached a new intensity over how Ukraine can adequately secure the front line, defend its civilian population, and ensure a just and lasting peace at the negotiati... more

Yesterday • 48 min

Landmines, Nuclear Weapons, Deterrence, and Stability on the Korean Peninsula

Though Washington and Seoul are interested in engaging with North Korea diplomatically, Pyongyang continues to advance its nuclear and missile capabilities and insists that its status as a nuclear-armed state is irreversible. President Donald Trump h... more

13 Oct 2026 • 1 hr 3 min • Most popular

Trilateral US-Japan-Taiwan Cooperation on Physical AI

Physical artificial intelligence is at the forefront of AI development and could revolutionize industry and security. Secure supply chains and technological leadership in physical AI are a strategic imperative for many countries. The United States, J... more

12 Oct 2026 • 1 hr 9 min

Anticompetitive and Deceptive Conduct in Healthcare with FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson

Join Hudson Institute for a discussion with Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson and Senior Fellow Harold Furchtgott-Roth. The event will explore how the FTC’s antitrust and consumer protection authorities can police anticompetitive and ... more

7 Oct 2026 • 59 min

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Recent Guests

Chun In-bum

Retired three-star ROK Army general, former head of Special Warfare Command

Republic of Korea Armed Forces

Episode: Landmines, Nuclear Weapons, Deterrence, and Stability on the Korean Peninsula

Mira Rapp-Hooper

Leading expert on US alliances in the Asia-Pacific; Visiting Fellow at Brookings

Brookings Institution

Episode: Landmines, Nuclear Weapons, Deterrence, and Stability on the Korean Peninsula

Ankit Panda

Stanton Senior Fellow in the Nuclear Policy Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Episode: Landmines, Nuclear Weapons, Deterrence, and Stability on the Korean Peninsula

Abby Fu

Senior Programs Manager, Global Taiwan Institute

Global Taiwan Institute

Episode: Trilateral US-Japan-Taiwan Cooperation on Physical AI

Emma Rafaeloff

Director of Global Policy, focusing on China, India, Western Hemisphere, Trade Policy, Export Controls

Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA)

Episode: Trilateral US-Japan-Taiwan Cooperation on Physical AI

Ken Fukuda

Director of AI Industry Strategy, METI, Japan

Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)

Episode: Trilateral US-Japan-Taiwan Cooperation on Physical AI

Jeremy Chang

CEO of the Research Institute for Democracy, Society, and Emerging Technology (DSET)

DSET, Taiwan

Episode: Trilateral US-Japan-Taiwan Cooperation on Physical AI

Andrew Ferguson

Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission

Federal Trade Commission

Episode: Anticompetitive and Deceptive Conduct in Healthcare with FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson

Russell Vought

Director of the Office of Management and Budget, former President Trump appointee

Office of Management and Budget

Episode: Director of the Office of Management and Budget Russell Vought on Revitalizing the Shipbuilding Industrial Base

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Robert McDowell

Host of Hudson Institute Events Podcast; executive-focused perspective

Mike Doran

Host of Hudson Institute Events Podcast; event-focused host

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 61 ratings

Highly Recommended, with Insightful Panels
I’m very much enjoying these extended discussions. The participants are clearly knowledgeable, and one learns much by listening to their perspectives. Balanced, fair and unaligned, there’s much to commend here. Great work.
Apple Podcasts
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Bibliophenia
United Kingdom2 months ago
Good content overshadowed by poor production
I’m sure there’s a lot of great content, speakers, and discussions in these podcasts, but it’s hard to tell because maybe 1 in 4 is actually listenable. So much poor audio production, so many levels being too low, may actually listening to this podcast difficult. With all of the resources Hudson has, it’s ridiculous how horrible it is at ensuring a consistent listening experience. If you’re going to offer podcasts, at least put some effort into making it match expected audio performance.
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IndependentVeteran
United States4 months ago
Highly politicised strategic analysis
This is podcast is one part serious geopolitical, military and strategic analysis and discussion, one part trump campaign rally. The inability to separate the banality of Fox News style political propaganda from objective analysis seriously detracts from the many excellent speakers and guests. Some are so biased that their constant overt political statements both undermines the objectivity of their conclusions and policy recommendations and degrades their credibility as experts within their resp... more
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Tannoa
Australia2 years ago
Bring democratic candidates to the stage
If we are to heal our republic both sides of our citizenry must be included
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Classicrocklover238
United States3 years ago
Episode 462 China prepares for war
Great presentation
Congress, Biden, and the American citizens need to wake up from the DEI, ESG and culture war diversions and confront the true existential threats to our freedoms.
Thanks to the Hudson Institute for your efforts.
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United States3 years ago

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Thoughtful, well-researched policy discussions with strong guest lineups.

Episodes offer timely takes on geopolitics and tech policy, often with clear arguments and actionable takeaways.

High-caliber guests and practical policy insights that appeal to experts and decision-makers.

Audio quality and production can be uneven, which can distract from the content.

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Apple Podcasts	#108	Australia/Government
Apple Podcasts	#121	France/Government
Apple Podcasts	#145	Germany/Government
Apple Podcasts	#19	Hong Kong/Government
Apple Podcasts	#47	New Zealand/Government
Apple Podcasts	#51	Finland/Government

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Anticompetitive and Deceptive Conduct in Healthcare with FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson

Q: I could go on all day asking questions, but what are the core enforcement priorities the FTC is pursuing to improve price transparency in health care?

The FTC intends to use Section 5 to require complete, accurate, and upfront pricing information, expand enforcement against deceptive pricing practices, and address both hospital mergers and roll-up strategies that consolidate market power, with a focus on protecting consumer choice and reducing costs.

Director of the Office of Management and Budget Russell Vought on Revitalizing the Shipbuilding Industrial Base

Q: What are the main fiscal tools being used to fund shipbuilding without destabilizing the overall budget?

Utilizing reconciliation-focused budgeting to fund defense needs, alongside potential allocations from tariffs and establishing the Maritime Trust Fund, while pursuing a balanced approach to non-defense cuts and entitlement reform to maintain fiscal sustainability.

Director of the Office of Management and Budget Russell Vought on Revitalizing the Shipbuilding Industrial Base

Q: How does the Finland model fit into this strategy and what are the on-the-ground implications?

The Finland model introduces foreign competition by having Finnish companies build the first ships on U.S. soil, with major investments in U.S. yards like Tampa and Galveston, aimed at transferring knowledge and boosting U.S. capacity while keeping US jobs and shipbuilding under domestic leadership.

Director of the Office of Management and Budget Russell Vought on Revitalizing the Shipbuilding Industrial Base

Q: What is the president's vision for revitalizing shipbuilding, and how are you executing it so far?

The vision centers on rebuilding American shipyards, expanding capacity, and ensuring sustained funding through new policies and acts, including the Ships Act and an emphasis on multiple shipyards across the country, with ongoing work to address backlogs and increase competition.

Regional Reactions to the US-China Summit

Q: Given a lot of these recent challenges discussed today, in what areas do you see opportunities for economic security cooperation between Japan and European like-minded partners?

Opportunities exist mainly in critical minerals, rare earth magnets, and joint approaches to resilient supply chains, with emphasis on recycling, regional manufacturing, and shared industrial standards to reduce dependency on any single supplier.

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What is Hudson Institute Events Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Across recent episodes, discussions center on high-stakes geopolitics, defense policy, technology governance, and global economic security. The conversations frequently feature senior policymakers, defense experts, and industry-advantage researchers from think tanks and government, with a strong emphasis on U.S. strategy, alliance coordination, export controls, and regulatory frameworks. Guests explore topics such as Taiwan security, NATO burden-sharing, US–Israel economic ties, AI and critical tech policy, and the intersection of policy history with contemporary regulation. Noteworthy traits include a heavy focus on practical policy implications, cross-Atlantic cooperation, and the integration of legal, economic, and technological perspect... more

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Recent guests on Hudson Institute Events Podcast include:

1. Chun In-bum
2. Mira Rapp-Hooper
3. Ankit Panda
4. Abby Fu
5. Emma Rafaeloff
6. Ken Fukuda
7. Jeremy Chang
8. Andrew Ferguson

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