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Welcome to NucleCast, the official podcast of the ANWA Deterrence Center. NucleCast is an engaging, educational podcast featuring a series of discussions and interviews with experts in nuclear policy, technology, and deterrence. The show is hosted by Dr. Adam Lowther, Strategic Advisor to the ANWA Deterrence Center and an expert on nuclear deterrence.

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In this episode of NucleCast, host Manolis Priniotakis sits down with former CIA executive Maura Burns to unpack China’s rapidly expanding nuclear capabilities and what they mean for global strategic stability.

China is undertaking an unprecedented ... more

What happens when a nuclear threat becomes real—and who responds first?

In this episode of NucleCast, host Adam Lowther speaks with retired Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) officer Steve Andros about nuclear incident response, interagency coor... more

In this episode of NucleCast, the official podcast of the ANWA Deterrence Center, Adam sits down with Todd Sriver, Director of Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3), to examine the current state and future of one of the most critical com... more

AI expert, Jonathan Cefalu, joins the conversation to examine some of the most pressing—and underappreciated—challenges in artificial intelligence safety, from prompt injection vulnerabilities to long‑term risks posed by increasingly capable systems.... more

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Recent Guests

Todd Sriver
Director of Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications within the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment
Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment
Episode: Dr. Todd Sriver: Inside NC3 Modernization, Securing the Future of Nuclear Command and Control
Jonathan Cefalu
Founder of Preamble
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Episode: Jonathan Cefalu - Is AI Becoming Too Smart for Its Own Good?
Frank Rose
Former Assistant Secretary of State; Former Principal Deputy Administrator of NNSA; President of Chevalier Strategic Advisors
Chevalier Strategic Advisors
Episode: Frank Rose: Reimagining Arms Control for the 21st Century
Alyssa Agard
Young academic focusing on policy analysis and deterrence
Agard Research Associates (nonprofit)
Episode: Alyssa Agard: China’s System Destruction Strategy
David Albright
President at the Institute for Science and International Security
Institute for Science and International Security
Episode: David Albright: Iran, Inspections, and the Future of Nonproliferation
Manolis Priniotakis
Advisor to ANWA, former career DOEIN/ODNI intel officer
ANWA Deterrence Center
Episode: Manolis Priniotakis: Inside Nuclear Intelligence, From the Manhattan Project to Today
Andrea Stricker
Deputy Director of Non-Proliferation Programs, Foundation for Defense of Democracy
Foundation for Defense of Democracy
Episode: Andrea Stricker: Iran’s Nuclear Path and What the Latest Strikes Mean for Global Security
Dan Karbler
Lieutenant General Retired, former commander of the US Army Space and Missile Defense Command
US Army Space and Missile Defense Command
Episode: LTG (Ret) Dan Karbler: Defending the Skies, Air and Missile Defense in a High‑Threat World
Dakota Rudesill
Professor of Law at Ohio State University College of Law
Ohio State University
Episode: Dakota Rudesill: Who Decides War? Law, Power, and the Use of Force Against Iran

Host

Adam Lowther
Host of NucleCast and Strategic Advisor to the ANWA Deterrence Center; frequent discussions on nuclear deterrence and policy.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Could be educational but guests are often biased and host makes no attempt to maintain neutrality.

    This review has been building as I let the first few episodes with blatant biases slide. The trend has unfortunately continued. Instead of being a resource to provide insight and education, this podcast is an echo chamber.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    NuclearWorker217
    United States2 years ago
  • Insightful and relevant.

    I’m a doctoral student just venturing into the strategic nuclear domain, after a career in military SOF. The range of content is proving extremely useful in orienting me to these topics, and adding context to my studies. The length is perfect for a daily commute or lunch break - it’s easily digestible. Excellent range of topics, and I’m very excited to see what future episodes will feature.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robbie.k37
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Resource

    I am a professional in the national security space and work on nuclear issues regularly. This podcast is a wonderful resource and wealth of information on nuclear policy. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Erik-MA
    United States3 years ago
  • Nothing more important

    Life liberty and the pursuit of happiness is built on the foundation of nuclear deterrence’s contribution to national security. This podcat makes accessible the policy features and operational facets of the nuclear security enterprise.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gratefulabq1957
    United States4 years ago
  • Insightful podcast

    This podcast is great with the diversity of interviews. The nuclear deterrence is the backbone of US National Security, all politicians, academia, and DoD members should listen to learn. Thank you for a great venue to move deterrence forward.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    T Sisson
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some critics feel the discussions can be biased or echo-chamber like, depending on guest selections.
Guests bring deep expertise that helps listeners understand complex deterrence issues.
The show provides valuable context with credible guests, useful for policymakers and researchers.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#198
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#231
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#144
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#204
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Dr. Todd Sriver: Inside NC3 Modernization, Securing the Future of Nuclear Command and Control
Q: What role do disruptive technologies and non-traditional contractors play in NC3 modernization?
The guest expresses a wish to bring in more disruptive technologies and non-traditional private companies to inject competition, broaden industrial capacity, and avoid single-supplier paradigms in programs of record.
Dr. Todd Sriver: Inside NC3 Modernization, Securing the Future of Nuclear Command and Control
Q: What is the near-term objective for NC3 modernization?
The guest states the top near-term objective is to execute the programs of record now funded, addressing past resource and acquisition challenges and leveraging the current budget cycle.
Dr. Todd Sriver: Inside NC3 Modernization, Securing the Future of Nuclear Command and Control
Q: Is NC3 getting the attention and funding it needs to modernize effectively?
The host emphasizes that NC3 is a foundational, stabilizing capability and receives broad congressional support, though it may not be as 'sexy' as some delivery systems; there has been notable progress, including a significant budget increase.
Frank Rose: Reimagining Arms Control for the 21st Century
Q: What conditions are needed to bring adversaries like China to the arms-control table in the near term?
There must be visible costs and capabilities at risk for adversaries, along with a shift to a dynamic framework that can adapt to new tech, rather than relying on Cold War-era treaties.
Frank Rose: Reimagining Arms Control for the 21st Century
Q: Where does NNSA belong, and what should its future look like?
A standalone, sub-cabinet agency is preferred to align security missions with the necessary resources and risk-taking posture, ensuring production and scientific excellence while reducing bureaucratic friction with DOE.

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A deep-docus-style program focused on nuclear policy, deterrence, and technology, featuring interviews with leading experts in AI governance, arms control, strategic deterrence, and safety in the nuclear enterprise. Episodes frequently explore NC3 modernization, AI in defense, China and Iran deterrence, and the evolving architectures that underpin national security. A notable strength is bringing technical depth together with policy context, often including practical implications for future warfare, governance, and deterrence strategy. The show tends to attract listeners who are defense professionals, policymakers, and academics seeking rigorous, policy-forward discussions with credible guests from government, think tanks, and academia.

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1. Todd Sriver
2. Jonathan Cefalu
3. Frank Rose
4. Alyssa Agard
5. David Albright
6. Manolis Priniotakis
7. Andrea Stricker
8. Dan Karbler

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