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Voices from DARPA

DARPA
DARPA
National Security
Artificial Intelligence
Cybersecurity
Young Faculty Award
Biological Technologies Office
Ethical, Legal, and Societal Implications
AI Cyber Challenge
Defense Sciences Office
Technology Development
Research Funding
Mentorship
Critical Infrastructure
Human-Machine Teaming
Quantum Information Science
Electromagnetic Interference
DARPA Triage Challenge
Autonomous Weapons Systems
Formal Methods
Metamaterials

DARPA’s podcast series, "Voices from DARPA," offers a revealing and informative window on the minds of the Agency's program managers. In each episode, a program manager from one of DARPA’s six technical offices—Biological Technologies, Defense Sciences, Information Processing Techniques, Multi X, Strategic Technology, and Tactical Technology—will discuss in informal and personal terms why they are... more

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What new capabilities can we unlock by understanding how to rearrange the building blocks of matter?

At some time in our lives, most of us have learned that matter is made of molecules, molecules are made of atoms, and atoms are made of protons, ele... more

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What if we could turn economic complexity into strategic understanding?

In this episode, we sit down with David Rushing Dewhurst, Ph.D., a program manager in DARPA\'s Information Processing Techniques Office, IPTO. Dewhurst works at the complex int... more

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What does it take to solve the world's most urgent national security and economic challenges? At DARPA, it starts with questioning past assumptions. In this episode, we go behind the scenes of a major organizational pivot to hear directly from the of... more

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BTO Program Manager Lt. Col. Adam Willis, M.D., U.S. Air Force, joins Voices from DARPA to share his remarkable journey from a ROTC physics major to a leading innovator in military medicine.

Dr. Willis discusses how a desire to apply science to help... more

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Recent Guests

Keith Whitener
DSO program manager and physical chemist
DARPA
Episode: The Accidental Chemist: Episode 95
David Rushing Dewhurst
Program manager in IPTO, DARPA
DARPA/IPTO
Episode: The Economics Aficionado: Episode 94
Jonathan Hoffman
Deputy Director of MXO
MXO (Multi X Office, formerly MTO)
Episode: What's in a Name? Episode 93
JF Mergen
Deputy Director of IPTO (formerly IPTO)
IPTO
Episode: What's in a Name? Episode 93
Pat Lincoln
Director of the IPTO office
IPTO
Episode: What's in a Name? Episode 93
Adam Willis
DARPA program manager in the Biological Technologies Office; neurology/critical care clinician
DARPA
Episode: From Cold Call to Critical Care: Episode 92
Anne Fisher
Chief Technologist for the Deep Science and Innovation Funds at Intellectual Ventures
Intellectual Ventures
Episode: A DARPA Debrief - Episode 90
Amber Walker
Former PM; CEO of Perry Labs
Perry Labs
Episode: A DARPA Debrief - Episode 90
Stacey Williams
PM (2019–2021) and Chief Science Officer (US Space Force)
US Space Force
Episode: A DARPA Debrief - Episode 90

Host

Tom Shortridge
Host of Voices from DARPA; DARPA program manager with deep involvement across multiple offices.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 170 ratings
  • Hold on Sally!!

    I feel like I strapped myself to Starship and was only equipped with water goggles.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bbxsys
    United States3 years ago
  • Tasty brain food!

    Fantastic podcast for those interested in technology and scientific research!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TinoMutano
    Switzerland4 years ago
  • Phoenix rising

    Phoenix rising - entering the age of AI.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    serendipity in effect
    Canada4 years ago
  • Climate change propaganda

    This was a great podcast till the climate change propaganda started over the last year.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Hunty83
    Australia4 years ago
  • Interesting AI developments

    Thought provoking discussion. I enjoyed hearing about new developments

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    aSpar5oky
    United States5 years ago

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A few critiques note occasional political or policy overtones in tech-focused conversations.
Some listeners feel the branding and organizational changes are a recurring theme across episodes.
Insightful look into the minds of PMs driving cutting-edge tech.
Positive reception to guests directly sharing experiences from DARPA PM roles.
High-quality discussions with practical takeaways for aspiring guests.

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Talking Points

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Episode 75: The Metamaterial Visionary
Q: Can you tell us about the XTREME program?
The XTREME program was created to utilize tiny nanostructures to manipulate the phase of photons, improving optical systems performance.
Episode 75: The Metamaterial Visionary
Q: What kind of projects are you currently running as a program manager?
I’m currently overseeing programs such as Envision for night vision systems and Coded Visibility for battlefield obscurance innovations.

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What is Voices from DARPA about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deep dive into DARPA's leadership culture, office rebranding, and the agency's approach to ambitious, high-impact programs. Episodes center on program managers discussing team-building, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the strategic effects of naming and organizational shifts on research directions, partnerships, and national security. Notable strengths include candid career stories across technical offices, practical insights into rapid funding and cross-domain problem solving, and a strong emphasis on people, ecosystems, and mission-driven innovation. This show is likely to appeal to listeners interested in defense tech, government R&D strategy, and the human side of managing high-stakes programs, with a notable focus on how brandin... more

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2. David Rushing Dewhurst
3. Jonathan Hoffman
4. JF Mergen
5. Pat Lincoln
6. Adam Willis
7. Anne Fisher
8. Amber Walker

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