Rephonic
Artwork for Strategic Simplicity Podcast

Strategic Simplicity Podcast

Pranay Vaddi
Russia
Arms Control
China
Nuclear Deterrence
Nuclear Policy
Extended Deterrence
Nuclear Strategy
Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty
Ukraine War
United States
Euro Deterrent
North Korea
Biden Administration
NATO
U.S. Nuclear Posture
Defense Industrial Base
Strategic Defence Review
Nuclear Disarmament
Operation Midnight Hammer
Foreign Affairs

Trying to explain new and old, arcane and obscure international security issues in a conversational format. strategicsimplicity.substack.com

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes23Founded6 months ago
Number of ListenersCategories
NewsGovernmentPolitics

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Strategic Simplicity Podcast

Latest Episodes

Austin, Vipin and I welcome friends from the MIT Security Studies Program, Taylor Fravel and Caitlin Talmadge, to discuss China once again. This time, we focus on two oft-cited rationales for China’s nuclear build-up—the desire to improve the surviva... more

Is Putin’s offer to continue adherence to New START central limits for one more year a “cost free virtue signal,” a sincere desire to manage nuclear competition, an opening to a broader conversation on strategic issues, or maybe a combination of all ... more

Toby Dalton, Francesca Giovannini, and Eric Brewer, experts and leaders with the Carnegie Endowment of International Peace, Harvard University Belfer Center Initiative on Managing the Atom, and Nuclear Threat Initiative, staffed the Task Force on Nuc... more

Ankit, Vipin, and I discussed U.S.-ROK-DPRK affairs after recent comments by President Lee at the U.N. General Assembly, the ROK’s “E.N.D.” policy rollout, U.S. immigration and trade actions, and DPRK activities. Ankit and Vipin recently traveled to ... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Net Assessment
Net AssessmentWar on the Rocks
Modern War Institute
Modern War InstituteModern War Institute at West Point
Defense One Radio
Defense One RadioDefense One staff

Recent Guests

Francesca Giovanni
Executive Director at the Belfour Initiative on Managing the Atom at Harvard University.
Harvard University
Episode: "Preventing an Era of Nuclear Anarchy: Nuclear Proliferation and American Security"
Eric Brewer
Deputy Vice President for NTI's Nuclear Material Security Program.
NTI
Episode: "Preventing an Era of Nuclear Anarchy: Nuclear Proliferation and American Security"
Toby Dalton
Senior Fellow and Co-Director of the Nuclear Policy Program at the Carnegie Endowment.
Carnegie Endowment
Episode: "Preventing an Era of Nuclear Anarchy: Nuclear Proliferation and American Security"
Taylor Fravel
Professor of Political Science, Director of the Security Studies Program at MIT
MIT
Episode: Part I of a (more) definitive conversation about China
Caitlin Talmadge
Associate Professor of Political Science at MIT, Senior Non-Resident Fellow at Brookings
MIT, Brookings
Episode: Part I of a (more) definitive conversation about China
Alexandra Bell
President and CEO of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Episode: A Conversation with Alexandra Bell
Heather Williams
Director of the Project On Nuclear Issues and Senior Fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies
Center for Strategic and International Studies
Episode: The State of the NPT, arms control odds and ends, and supporting the nuclear youths.
Shashank Joshi
Defence Editor at The Economist who covers military and security issues, and nuclear weapons.
The Economist
Episode: Strategic Simplicity welcomes Shashank Joshi for a newsy chat
Praneet Singh
Co-host of the podcast
Strategic Simplicity Podcast
Episode: Strategic Simplicity welcomes Shashank Joshi for a newsy chat

Hosts

Pranev Adi
Host of the Strategic Simplicity Podcast, focusing on international security issues.
Vipin Narang
Co-host focusing on nuclear policy and strategy discussions.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#91
Japan/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#233
Norway/News/Politics

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Framing a Future Nuclear Force Posture
Q: What do you see as the possible worlds that we could be looking at post-Newstart?
The most likely is that there is no treaty, hence adjustments to the posture should be strategy-driven.
Framing a Future Nuclear Force Posture
Q: Where are we for the rest of this decade, post 2026, and what should we focus on?
We need to consider the limited nuclear capabilities facing Russia and China and find a way to enhance our deterrent capabilities.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Strategic Simplicity Podcast

What is Strategic Simplicity Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A captivating exploration of contemporary and historical international security issues is presented through thought-provoking conversations. The insightful discussions cover a wide range of topics, including nuclear proliferation, U.S. foreign policy towards North Korea and Iran, arms control, and the complexities of diplomacy amidst rising global tensions. Noteworthy is the podcast's emphasis on balancing serious analysis with a conversational style that invites audience engagement, making complex policies more accessible to listeners. The diverse array of expert guests and hosts enhances the depth of insights presented, appealing to those interested in the intricacies of global security affairs.

Where can I find podcast stats for Strategic Simplicity Podcast?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Strategic Simplicity Podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Strategic Simplicity Podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Strategic Simplicity Podcast get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Strategic Simplicity Podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Strategic Simplicity Podcast?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Strategic Simplicity Podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Strategic Simplicity Podcast have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Strategic Simplicity Podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Strategic Simplicity Podcast?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Strategic Simplicity Podcast:

1. Net Assessment
2. Modern War Institute
3. War on the Rocks
4. Defense One Radio
5. Shield of the Republic

How many episodes of Strategic Simplicity Podcast are there?

Strategic Simplicity Podcast launched 6 months ago and published 23 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Strategic Simplicity Podcast?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Strategic Simplicity Podcast?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Strategic Simplicity Podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Strategic Simplicity Podcast?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Strategic Simplicity Podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Strategic Simplicity Podcast?

Recent guests on Strategic Simplicity Podcast include:

1. Francesca Giovanni
2. Eric Brewer
3. Toby Dalton
4. Taylor Fravel
5. Caitlin Talmadge
6. Alexandra Bell
7. Heather Williams
8. Shashank Joshi

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days