
Formerly known as Intelligence Matters, the NatSec Matters podcast features former senior national security officials Michael Allen, Jeremy Bash, and Andrew Shapiro as they interview top leaders in national security, including intelligence officers, military leaders, and policymakers, on the most critical security challenges of our time. Their interviews offer insights into the world's most pressi... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 114 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentNews | |||

Michael speaks with former acting Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency David Shedd and former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense of Western Hemisphere Affairs Jana Nelson about US strikes on narcotraffickers in Latin America and whether the... more
Michael speaks with David Shedd, former acting director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, and Andrew Badger, a corporate risk advisor and former intelligence officer. David and Andrew share their stark forecasts for possible U.S. military strikes o... more
Michael speaks with Major General Mick Ryan (Ret.), a Senior Fellow for military studies at the Lowy Institute in Sydney, about the latest developments in the war in Ukraine and what we can learn to apply in conflicts around the globe. General Ryan a... more
Michael speaks with Dr. Kirill Shamiev, a non-resident fellow at the Kennan Institute, about the internal dynamics of the Kremlin and its war in Ukraine. Dr. Shamiev discusses the growing skepticism among the Russian elite regarding Putin's invasion,... more
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Surely they can’t be serious? Very entertaining though, fun to hear the excuses, justifications and contradictions they come up with. Not sure I’d want to hire those dudes to advise my business though :D
Lots of hot air and conspiracies, it’s those evil Marxists pulling the strings behind the scenes :D
Also, describing the current more liberal drug policies in Latin America as “failures” is a bit hypocritical without examining decades of hardline and military/police efforts, which have led us to... more
An outstanding discussion on missile defensive/offensive capabilities. Well done.
Fulsome analysis looking at all the evidence.
Insight Thoughtful and Based on Publicly Available Information. So Important to Understand Public Discourse & Dynamics in Global Politics
Often Relisten to Episodes when Considering Complex Problems
Quality has dropped significantly since the handover from Intelligence Matters to NatSec Matters. The credentials and non-partisanship of the host have degraded from Michael Morrell to the present Michael Allen and company. While the podcast still books credible guests, the interview questions are leading (pro-Trump for successes, anti-Biden for negative results). I was an avid listener of the Intelligence Matters podcasts, and was giving this a fair chance. Waste of time, there are other source... more
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Focusing on national security issues, this show features interviews with prominent leaders in government and military circles, including intelligence officials and policymakers. The discussions dive into pressing security challenges, providing insights into U.S. policy responses and the decision-making processes behind them. The hosts, who are seasoned veterans in the field, also highlight the personal and professional journeys of their guests, rendering it both educational and engaging for listeners interested in national defense and global affairs.
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Recent guests on NatSec Matters include:
1. Dr. Kirill Shamiev
2. Nico Lange
3. Sara Schuman
4. Anthony Vinci
5. David Shedd
6. Dan Twining
7. Ralph Goff
8. Dr. Michael Osterholm
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