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War on the Rocks

Ryan Evans
Ukraine
Russia
Iran
China
United States
NATO
Drones
Middle East
Indo-Pacific
Air Force
Taiwan
Israel
Donbas
Avdiivka
Ukraine Conflict
Bakhmut
U.S. Defense Industrial Base
Hamas
Iraq
Kharkiv

Discussions over drinks with security, defense, and foreign policy insiders and experts. The original War on the Rocks podcast series.

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Latest Episodes

For decades, militaries have chased the next revolution in warfare. But what actually makes a revolution in military affairs revolutionary? Is there one happening now? Does it matter? Is it just about drones and AI or something more? Ryan digs into t... more

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After losing fellow marines in Iraq, Jeff Lindquist struggled with post-traumatic stress that was steadily destroying his life. Years later, an innovative technology helped him reclaim it. This is the story of Jeff and Erik Won, two veterans who serv... more

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The war against Iran is putting new strains on U.S. military readiness by consuming munitions and missile defense interceptors, as well as through extended deployments, sustained operational demands, and the diversion of forces and attention from oth... more

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The Marine Corps just released its plan to fight against adversaries on land and Ryan had the two architects of the plan, Ground Combat Element 2040, on the show to talk about it. They discuss drones, resilience, long-range fires, logistics, and what... more

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Recent Guests

Erik Won
Former Navy flight surgeon and chief physician and CTO at Boeing
Wave Neuroscience
Episode: Brothers in Arms, Partners in Healing: A Story about a Breakthrough in Treating Post-Traumatic Stress
Jeff Lindquist
Marine veteran who received MeRT after struggling with post-traumatic stress and chronic pain
JLC Services
Episode: Brothers in Arms, Partners in Healing: A Story about a Breakthrough in Treating Post-Traumatic Stress
Mark Cancian
CSIS analyst referenced in intro
Center for Strategic and International Studies
Episode: A Body Blow? The War on Iran and U.S. Military Readiness
Stacie Pettyjohn
Center for a New American Security researcher
Center for a New American Security
Episode: A Body Blow? The War on Iran and U.S. Military Readiness
Michael Eisenstadt
Director of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy's Military and Security Studies
The Washington Institute for Near East Policy
Episode: A Body Blow? The War on Iran and U.S. Military Readiness
Eric Clark
Colonel, Marine Corps
United States Marine Corps
Episode: The Marine Corps' Plan for the Future of Ground Combat
Jason Morris
Major General, Marine Corps
United States Marine Corps
Episode: The Marine Corps' Plan for the Future of Ground Combat
Dara Massicot
Senior Policy Analyst at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Episode: Command and Politics in the War Between Moscow and Kyiv
Mike Kaufman
Senior Fellow at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Episode: Command and Politics in the War Between Moscow and Kyiv

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • Losing it’s edge

    Just listen to the Iran pod freebie, really feeble and analysis, so glad I don’t subscribe

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    2
    >>l
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Great One!

    It’s nice to hear another American pod on this topic. It’s necessary to keep this war in the spotlight. Thank you for your dedication and perspective. Subscribed.

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    5
    AFX_TWN
    United States3 months ago
  • Terrible audio!

    The episode on Strait of Hormuz, we tried to listen while traveling in the car, guys, it went from you were whispering to each other to suddenly audible. Really affects obviously what we took away from the episode. Straighten out your microphones and regulate your voices while speaking please !! Maybe test and listen to your voices before recording?!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    LoveListening26
    United States7 months ago
  • Doxxer

    Watch yourself around Ryan. He will doxx you on X if you disagree with him.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Anti-Dox
    United States8 months ago
  • Biased

    Extremely biased and one sided takes. Twists historical facts to suit his narratives. Unable to see all angles, which kinda sucks considering that’s what this is supposed to be about.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Tamoor07
    United States8 months ago

Listeners Say

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Solid in-depth military and security analysis; journalists and sponsors may want transparency on audio quality.
Some reviews point to perceived bias or heated dynamics with the host; listeners vary on tone and presentation.
High-quality guests and tech-forward defense discussions are frequently praised; a few critiques call for broader balance and variability in perspectives.

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#170
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#229
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Brothers in Arms, Partners in Healing: A Story about a Breakthrough in Treating Post-Traumatic Stress
Q: How does the treatment, as if I'm a 12-year-old, affect the brain and change the brain?
Won says magnetic pulses stimulate targeted neuron clusters at a prescribed rate, with the aim of synchronizing activity and restoring function; EEG mapping guides the stimulation.
Brothers in Arms, Partners in Healing: A Story about a Breakthrough in Treating Post-Traumatic Stress
Q: Tell us how you stumbled upon this idea for this technology, and of course springs from your own background as well.
Won explains that researchers customized transcranial magnetic stimulation using EEG brain mapping to target disruptions in neural connectivity, aiming to improve treatment response.
The Marine Corps' Plan for the Future of Ground Combat
Q: How does maneuver warfare evolve in a near-peer environment?
Maneuver warfare remains central, focusing on tempo, initiative, and exploiting key terrain and vulnerabilities through integrated sensors, fires, and joint interoperability, while avoiding direct toe-to-toe clashes with stronger opponents.
The Marine Corps' Plan for the Future of Ground Combat
Q: What does dominate mean operationally for 2040?
Domination is framed as achieving an unfair fight by leveraging mobility, lethality across domains, and resilience, with emphasis on rapid sensing, decision-making, and maneuver, rather than brute force.
The Marine Corps' Plan for the Future of Ground Combat
Q: Why did you join the Marine Corps?
The guests discuss personal backgrounds that highlight patriotism, family military ties, and the appeal of leadership and service, framing their commitment to the Marine Corps as a calling and opportunity to lead Marines.

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What is War on the Rocks about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Listeners tend to be policy wonks and defense professionals who crave in-depth analysis of security, defense tech, and geopolitics, often framed through expert interviews and battlefield case studies. Episodes frequently combine on-the-ground reporting with strategic assessment, featuring high-profile think-tank scholars, military officers, and industry guests, sometimes interleaved with practical tech or policy discussions. Notable strengths include a thorough, data-driven approach to current events, a willingness to cover niche military topics (drones, autonomy, industrial base policy), and a willingness to host a range of perspectives from NATO, U.S. deterrence, and regional security theaters. For potential guests or sponsors, the show a... more

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7. Jason Morris
8. Dara Massicot

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