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The Mitchell Institute’s Aerospace Nation Podcast

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The Mitchell Institute hosts some of the most senior leaders and thought influencers of the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, and Department of Defense for an intimate hour-long discussion on the pressing issues of the hour as well as long-term strategic visions. The live sessions are attended by a broad swath of individuals from the Department of Defense, Capitol Hill, defense industry, and acade... more

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The Mitchell Institute is honored to welcome Chief of Space Operations, General Douglas Schiess, to the Schriever Spacepower Series.

At a pivotal moment for America's newest military service, General Schiess is leading the Space Force as it accelera... more

Today the demand signals placed on the Air Force are surging across every combat command. From ongoing combat operations in CENTCOM, to meeting the demand for airpower in other theaters, Airmen have never been busier. At the same time, the service is... more

Space is no longer operating quietly in the background—it is shaping military operations every day. In this edition of the Schriever Spacepower Series, Brig. Gen. Todd Benson discusses how the Space Force is delivering combat power across the U.S. Ce... more

The Air Force is modernizing just about all of its major mission areas: next-generation aircraft, two legs of the triad and NC3, weapons, command and control, and more. This means the folks at Edwards Air Force Base and the rest of the test enterpris... more

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Recent Guests

Douglas Schiess
Chief of Space Operations of the United States Space Force
United States Space Force
Episode: Gen. Douglas A. Schiess | Schriever Spacepower Series
Linda S. Hurry
Commander of Air Force Materiel Command
Air Force Materiel Command
Episode: Lt. Gen. Linda S. Hurry | Aerospace Nation
Todd Benson
Brigadier general, commander of U.S. Space Force Central and Combined Force Space Component Commander for U.S. Central Command
U.S. Space Force
Episode: Brig. Gen. Todd Benson | Schriever Spacepower Series
Brigadier General Mark Massaro
Brigadier General, Commander of the Air Force Test Center
United States Air Force
Episode: Brig. Gen. Mark Massaro | Aerospace Nation
Jen Reeves
Author of a policy paper on space communications
Mitchell Institute (author)
Episode: War at the Speed of Information: Data Transport, Decision Advantage, & the Future of Military Space Communications
Brent Marquand
Director of Space Communications, Remote Space Sensing Systems
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems
Episode: War at the Speed of Information: Data Transport, Decision Advantage, & the Future of Military Space Communications
Timothy Helfrich
Newly promoted Brigadier General, portfolio acquisition executive for fighters and advanced aircraft
U.S. Air Force
Episode: Brig. Gen. Timothy M. Helfrich | Aerospace Nation
Houston Cantwell
Author of the report Defeating the Drones, Airman's Imperative to Defend from Small UAVs
Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies
Episode: Defeating the Drones: The Airman’s Imperative to Defend Against Small UAV
Glen VanHerck
Former NORAD and USNORTHCOM Commander
Retired General
Episode: Defeating the Drones: The Airman’s Imperative to Defend Against Small UAV

Hosts

Dave Deptula
Host of Aerospace Nation with affiliation to Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies; often introduces episodes and facilitates discussion.
Kevin Chilton
Host of SpacePower Series and related segments; frequent contributor on Space Force and space policy topics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Great podcast low volume levels

    I find the podcast informative about the current political climate and priorities that the joint forces faces. The host and speakers are extremely knowledgeable in the area and I look forward to hearing the podcast rollout whenever they drop. My only critique is at the volume levels in this podcast are so low that I have to crank the stereo in my car all the way up to listen to it, even on headphones. I have to raise the volume very high.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CosinePiMinus1
    United States8 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Air and Space power is essential to our Natsec. This podcast and the Mitchell Institute do their job well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Classicrocklover238
    United States4 years ago

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Insightful discussions on defense priorities and budget mechanics.

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Gen. Douglas A. Schiess | Schriever Spacepower Series
Q: How much growth should we expect at the component level over the next few years, and how are you prioritizing those forces?
Schiess says component size will reflect each combatant command's needs, the geographic scope of its responsibilities, and available resources. Planned increases in personnel will support new capabilities as well as staffing components and their work with combatant commanders.
Gen. Douglas A. Schiess | Schriever Spacepower Series
Q: Now that we have made a change where we are admitting and fully intend to utilize weapons in space, how do we handle that escalation problem?
Schiess says escalation is considered during operations and public disclosures, alongside intelligence risks and the possibility of revealing capabilities. Because space systems can serve multiple purposes, the distinction between strategic and tactical functions is more complex than during the Cold War.
Lt. Gen. Linda S. Hurry | Aerospace Nation
Q: How do you strike that balance?
Hurry says the command must maintain current readiness while preparing for future conflict. Its approach includes positioning assets closer to operational needs, building stockpiles, and moving from just-in-time logistics to wartime effectiveness.
Lt. Gen. Linda S. Hurry | Aerospace Nation
Q: Could you talk a bit about how you and your team are stewarding this critical maintenance community?
Hurry describes hiring shortages across the depots and Air Force Materiel Command, faster hiring processes, targeted retention incentives, and efforts to give maintainers a stronger sense of purpose and influence over work processes.
Brig. Gen. Todd Benson | Schriever Spacepower Series
Q: How has allied integration in space evolved, and what is not possible without allies and partners?
Benson says relationships established ahead of time are essential for access, defense, and interoperability. Partner defenses can act as a force multiplier and help U.S. forces operate in the region.

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A high-level defense and aerospace policy program featuring senior leaders from the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and DoD, plus industry and think tanks, discussing near-term readiness, budgeting, and long-range strategic visions. Episodes frequently center on force design, space domain operations, modernization programs, and interagency coordination, with guests offering hard policy recommendations, candid assessments of budget cycles, and practical implications for industry partners. Noteworthy are the depth of technical and strategic detail, the frequent involvement of high-ranking military and civilian leaders, and a clear focus on multi-domain integration and national security competition. Potential listeners will find rigorous, policy-... more

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